Publication Ethics

The Anatolian Journal of Politics and International Relations (AJPIR) is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity, transparency, and ethical publishing practices. The journal adheres to the principles and guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics and expects all parties involved in the publication process — including authors, reviewers, and editors — to comply with these standards.

Ethical Principles

All manuscripts submitted to AJPIR are evaluated solely on their scholarly merit, without discrimination based on race, gender, nationality, institutional affiliation, seniority, or political views. The journal follows a double-blind peer review process and ensures fairness, impartiality, and confidentiality throughout all stages of evaluation.

AJPIR maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards unethical publishing practices, including but not limited to plagiarism, duplicate submission, data fabrication or falsification, and copyright infringement.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting to AJPIR must ensure that their work is:

  • Original and unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere
  • Properly referenced in accordance with academic standards
  • Free from plagiarism and any form of unethical research conduct

Authors are required to:

  • Disclose any conflicts of interest
  • Obtain necessary permissions for copyrighted materials
  • Ensure that research involving human participants or personal data has received ethics committee approval
  • Confirm that informed consent has been obtained where applicable

All authors listed must have made a significant scholarly contribution to the work.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers play a critical role in maintaining the academic quality of the journal. They are expected to:

  • Provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations
  • Treat manuscripts as confidential documents
  • Refrain from using unpublished materials for personal or professional advantage
  • Decline review assignments in cases of conflict of interest

Reviewers should focus on the scholarly merit of the work and avoid personal or inappropriate comments.

Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for ensuring a fair, unbiased, and transparent editorial process. They must:

  • Evaluate submissions solely on academic merit
  • Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts and reviewer identities
  • Prevent conflicts of interest in the review process
  • Take appropriate action in cases of suspected ethical misconduct

Editorial decisions are based on reviewer reports, academic quality, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

Handling of Ethical Misconduct

In cases of suspected ethical violations, AJPIR follows internationally recognized procedures. The editorial team may:

  • Request clarification or additional documentation from authors
  • Reject or withdraw submissions
  • Retract published articles if necessary
  • Notify relevant institutions where appropriate

All investigations are conducted with due process and confidentiality.

Commitment to Ethical Publishing

By submitting to and publishing in AJPIR, all parties agree to uphold these ethical standards, contributing to a trustworthy, transparent, and internationally recognized academic publishing environment.