Aims and Scope

The Academic Journal of Education and Social Sciences (AJESS JOURNAL) is an international, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing scientific studies in the fields of education and social sciences. Adopting an interdisciplinary approach, it aims to contribute to the international scientific community.

Acting on a holistic understanding of power that unites different fields of science, our journal aims to contribute to scientific knowledge and produce innovative solutions through the collaboration of different disciplines. With this understanding, we prioritize the publication of research and studies at the intersection of education and social sciences, based on a multidisciplinary academic approach.

AJESS JOURNAL publishes original and qualified studies that offer innovative methods, models, and approaches in the fields of education and social sciences. Our journal accepts not only research written in Turkish and English based on scientific methods that provide scientific contributions but also application-oriented studies that contribute to social transformation in education.

The main purpose of AJESS JOURNAL is to support academic knowledge production in the fields of education and social sciences and to contribute to the development of these fields at the international level. In addition, our journal aims to create a strong academic platform to increase the quality of education systems with its publications on scientific research, innovative education methods, and professional development.

Purpose of AJESS JOURNAL:

  • To publish qualified and original publications at the international level in the fields of education and social sciences,
  • To disseminate scientific research and studies by reaching a wide audience,
  • To share developments in this field by introducing new educational methods and application techniques,
  • To provide scientific contributions to education systems, education policies, and teacher training processes,
  • To publish innovative studies that will help professional development and teachers' adaptation processes to contemporary education,
  • To offer new perspectives with original research supporting social transformation in the fields of education and social sciences,
  • To ensure the support of scientific studies that address inequalities and social problems in education and develop practical solutions,
  • To present new models and strategies to increase equality of opportunity in education,
  • To disseminate scientific and technological innovations in these processes by improving every stage of education and training processes,
  • To support teachers' professional development by applying scientific research results to school and educational environments.

Scope

The Academic Journal of Education and Social Sciences covers studies in the following areas:

  • Guidance and Psychological Counseling
  • Primary Education
  • Educational Administration
  • Measurement and Evaluation in Education
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Philosophy, Social and Historical Foundations of Education
  • Lifelong Learning and Adult Education
  • Instructional Technologies
  • Social Sciences (Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, History, Philosophy, Communication, etc.)

AJESS JOURNAL aims to contribute to the integrated development of both fields by examining not only developments in the field of education but also the effects of social sciences on education in depth.

Indexing & Abstracting

Ethical Principles and Publication Policy

AJESS JOURNAL is committed to adhering to ethical publishing principles and academic integrity. Our journal is based on the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines and mandates compliance with the ethical rules stated below.

1. Responsibilities of Authors

Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must submit only original research and cite all sources appropriately. Plagiarism, data fabrication, and academic dishonesty are strictly unacceptable.

Conflict of Interest: Authors must clearly state whether there is any financial or personal conflict of interest in their work.

Multiple or Concurrent Publication: The same work cannot be submitted concurrently for consideration in another journal.

Authorship Principles: Only those who made a scientific contribution to the study should be listed as authors. Honorary authorship or ghost authorship is an ethical violation.

2. Responsibilities of Reviewers

Double-Blind Peer Review: A double-blind peer review system is applied in AJESS JOURNAL; reviewers and authors do not know each other's identities.

Objectivity and Confidentiality: Reviewers must evaluate articles objectively and must not share any information about the process with third parties.

Conflict of Interest: Reviewers are required to decline evaluating articles with which they have a conflict of interest.

3. Responsibilities of Editors

Independence and Impartiality: Editors make decisions based on scientific validity; they do not discriminate based on the author's identity or institutional affiliations.

Stance Against Ethical Violations: Editors rigorously examine ethical violation complaints in accordance with COPE flowcharts.

4. Publication Ethics Violations and Process

When an ethical violation (plagiarism, data fabrication, etc.) is detected, the following process operates:

  • Preliminary Evaluation: The allegation is examined by the editorial board.
  • Defense: A formal explanation is requested from the author complained about.
  • Sanction: If the article has not been published, the process is stopped; if it has been published, a "Retraction" decision is taken and this situation is announced on the journal website. If necessary, the author's institution is informed.
  • Objection: Authors have the right to object to decisions; objections are examined by an independent committee.

Plagiarism Policy

AJESS JOURNAL aims to prevent plagiarism in academic studies by supporting scientific honesty and ethical publishing. In this direction, plagiarism detection and evaluation processes are carried out according to the principles stated below.

Definition and Types of Plagiarism

Plagiarism is defined as using another researcher's ideas, findings, text, or images without appropriate citation. The following types of plagiarism are considered in AJESS JOURNAL:

  • Direct Plagiarism: Copying directly from a source without citation.
  • Self-Plagiarism: The author repeating their previous work to a large extent and presenting it as a new study.
  • Patchwriting: Using phrases from other sources with minor changes without citing the original source.
  • Improper Citation: Incomplete or incorrect citation of used sources.
  • Data Fabrication & Falsification: Fabricating or altering data.

Plagiarism Rate and Acceptability Criteria

AJESS JOURNAL checks all articles with similarity detection software (e.g., Turnitin, iThenticate) and determines plagiarism rates.

  • The general plagiarism rate should not exceed 20%.
  • The one-to-one citation rate should not exceed 5%.
  • The bibliography section is not included in the similarity rate.
  • Direct quotes must be made within quotation marks and with correct citation.

Plagiarism Detection Process and Sanctions

Plagiarism detection is performed during the article submission stage and the peer review process. Depending on the detected plagiarism status, the following steps are applied:

1. Pre-Publication Plagiarism Detection

  • 20% and below similarity rate: The study is taken into the evaluation process in accordance with ethical rules.
  • 20-30% similarity rate: The author(s) are asked to revise the text.
  • 30% and above similarity rate: The study is rejected directly, and the author(s) are informed.

2. Post-Publication Plagiarism Detection

  • If plagiarism is detected in a published article, the article is retracted from the journal.
  • An ethical violation report may be submitted to the institutions the author is affiliated with.
  • The author(s) may be restricted from submitting new articles to AJESS JOURNAL for a certain period or permanently banned.

AJESS JOURNAL does not compromise on scientific ethical violations and expects authors to carry out their work within the framework of academic honesty.

AI Usage Policy

AJESS JOURNAL encourages the ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in academic research. This policy has been prepared in line with international ethical guidelines such as the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), UNESCO Recommendations on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (2021), and the European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity (ALLEA, 2023).

1. Transparency and Declaration Requirement

If authors have used AI-based tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Grammarly, Elicit, Scite, etc.) in their research or writing process, they must clearly state this in an appropriate section of the article (e.g., "Methods" or "Acknowledgments"). The AI tool used and its purpose (e.g., language editing, data analysis, suggestion generation, etc.) must be detailed.

2. Originality and Academic Integrity

Authors are responsible for ensuring the scientific accuracy of content produced by AI. Texts generated by AI should not be directly copied; they must be supported by academic sources and checked for scientific validity. It is unacceptable for the entire or a large part of the article content to be created by AI, and this is considered an ethical violation.

3. Citation and Source Usage

Since AI tools are not considered scientific sources, they cannot be cited directly. The validity of content produced by AI tools must be verified with academic sources that have passed peer review. Fake references or misleading citations are considered ethical violations.

4. AI Usage in Reviewer and Editor Process

Reviewers and editors can only use AI tools as auxiliary tools in scientific evaluation processes. Completely AI-supported evaluations are unacceptable in decision-making processes. If reviewers have used AI during the evaluation process, they are obliged to report this to the editors.

5. Data Security and Privacy

In accordance with ethical rules, confidential information (authors' identities, article drafts, reviewer reports, etc.) must not be uploaded to AI tools. Actions must be taken in compliance with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and relevant international data privacy rules.

6. Ethical Violations and Sanctions

AJESS JOURNAL applies the following steps in ethical violations regarding AI usage:

  • Suspicious Content Review: The editorial board has the right to examine fraudulent content supported by AI.
  • Author Notification and Defense Request: If an ethical violation is detected, an explanation is requested from the authors regarding the issue.
  • Action Compatible with Plagiarism Policy: If AI-supported content manipulation is detected, action is taken within the scope of AJESS JOURNAL's plagiarism policy.
  • International Cooperation: When necessary, ethical violation reports are notified to relevant academic institutions and international publishing ethics committees.

AJESS JOURNAL supports the ethical use of AI in scientific research and encourages the conscious and responsible use of AI tools to protect academic honesty.

Archiving and Privacy Policy

Archiving Policy

AJESS JOURNAL is committed to ensuring the long-term digital preservation and accessibility of all published content. Our journal follows international best practices for archiving and digital preservation processes.

Digital Archiving and Preservation

PKP Private LOCKSS Network (PKP PLN) Participation: AJESS JOURNAL is an active participant in the PKP Private LOCKSS Network (PKP PLN). Being OJS (Open Journal Systems) based, our journal has accepted the terms of use of this network to ensure its content is preserved continuously and securely. In this way, our content is automatically archived; secured against data loss, corruption, or server failures.

LOCKSS and CLOCKSS: The LOCKSS system is used to ensure content is permanently accessible and secure, and the CLOCKSS system is used for additional security. These decentralized preservation systems guarantee that content remains accessible to the public through library networks even if the journal ceases publication. AJESS JOURNAL collaborates with university libraries, national archives, and institutional repositories for the preservation of published articles.

A DOI (Digital Object Identifier) is assigned to all content published in AJESS JOURNAL, ensuring articles are accessible and citable over time.

Authors' Self-Archiving Rights

Authors are encouraged to archive their work in the following places:

  • Personal websites and academic profiles (e.g., ResearchGate, Academia.edu)
  • Institutional repositories (University libraries, national academic archives)
  • Non-commercial preprint servers (Provided the original source of the work is appropriately cited)

In accordance with the CC BY 4.0 license, authors must ensure the final published version is shared without modification.

Post-Publication Content Integrity

To ensure the integrity of the academic record: Retractions, corrections, or updates are clearly marked and announced to the public. Even if the journal closes, published articles remain accessible at all times via LOCKSS, CLOCKSS, institutional archives, and DOI databases.

Privacy Policy

AJESS JOURNAL acts in accordance with international data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, US Privacy Laws) regarding data privacy, confidentiality, and personal data protection.

Collection and Use of Personal Data

User Information: AJESS JOURNAL collects only necessary personal information (name, surname, email, institutional affiliation, etc.) from authors, reviewers, and readers and uses this information solely for editorial and communication purposes.

Non-Sharing with Third Parties: Personal data is not shared, sold, or transferred to third parties without explicit consent; exceptions may occur only in cases of legal obligations.

Cookies and Tracking: The journal website may use cookies, but tracking is done in a way that does not constitute a privacy violation.

Article Confidentiality

Articles submitted to AJESS JOURNAL are considered confidential documents. Editors, reviewers, and journal staff cannot share any information about the article with unauthorized persons. Thanks to the double-blind peer review system, the identities of authors and reviewers remain confidential to each other.

Reviewer and Author Confidentiality

Reviewers' identities are not disclosed to authors. Authors' identities are not disclosed to reviewers during the article evaluation process. Communication between authors, reviewers, and editors is carried out in a confidential and secure manner.

Data Retention and Deletion

Article submission records, reviewer evaluation reports, and editorial decisions are stored securely for at least five (5) years. Personal data can be deleted upon request in accordance with data protection laws.

Security Measures

AJESS JOURNAL implements strict security protocols to protect user data:

  • Securing all data transfers with encrypted communication.
  • Preventing unauthorized access with secure server storage.
  • Detecting and closing security vulnerabilities with regular system audits.

Data Protection Ethics

Authors, reviewers, and editors must act in accordance with ethical data processing principles and ensure that sensitive research data is appropriately anonymized. In case of privacy or confidentiality violations, immediate notification must be made to the journal management.

Peer Review Policy

AJESS JOURNAL adopts a robust article evaluation process to ensure the quality of research and scientific knowledge and to build trust in the academic community. AJESS JOURNAL encourages high-quality scientific publications with its open access policy, ethical standards, and transparent evaluation processes. Every article published in AJESS JOURNAL goes through a detailed evaluation process, executed with transparency, impartiality, and rigor.

Article Submission and Preliminary Review

Article submission is made to the AJESS JOURNAL online system. During submission, authors upload the article text and all necessary documents to the system. The submitted article is primarily examined by the editor.

Content Suitability: The article is evaluated in terms of whether it is suitable for the scope and subject of AJESS JOURNAL. The editor checks whether the article is consistent with the journal's purpose and academic goals.

Writing and Language Control: AJESS JOURNAL expects high-quality content in terms of spelling rules, grammar, and academic language. Authors must comply with academic writing standards (such as APA, MLA) in their articles.

Ethical Control: AJESS JOURNAL guarantees that submitted articles are ethically correct. COPE guidelines and plagiarism checks are carefully examined by AJESS JOURNAL. After passing this preliminary review, the article is sent for peer review. If the article is not found sufficient in the preliminary review, the authors are rejected, and the process is terminated.

Double-Blind Peer Review Process

AJESS JOURNAL applies a double-blind peer review model. This is a system where both authors and reviewers conceal their identities from each other. This ensures impartial and objective evaluations.

Reviewer Selection: The article is sent to expert reviewers suitable for its subject and content. AJESS JOURNAL editors select two independent reviewers for each article. These reviewers are academics specializing in their fields, researchers, or experienced professionals in practice.

Reviewer Feedback: Reviewers prepare a detailed evaluation report about the article. In this report, elements such as the article's scientific quality, methodological accuracy, consistency with literature, innovative contributions, data analysis, and validity of findings are evaluated.

Reviewers' Evaluation Criteria

  • Scientific Contribution: It is evaluated whether the article provides an original and significant contribution to the relevant field.
  • Methodological Contribution: The validity and reliability of the research methods used are reviewed.
  • Presentation of Data and Findings: The way data is presented is evaluated in terms of transparency, accuracy, and reliability.
  • Writing and Presentation Quality: The article's compliance with academic writing rules, understandability, and consistency are reviewed.
  • Evaluation Results: Reviewers make recommendations for the article to be accepted, revised, or rejected. Authors make necessary corrections in line with the reviewers' feedback. These corrections are reviewed again by the editor and reviewers.

Post-Evaluation and Decision Process

Following the reviewers' evaluations, editors make a final decision about the article.

Accept: If reviewers and editors are satisfied with the quality of the article, the article is accepted, and the process for publication is started.

Revision Required: If the article is found acceptable with some corrections, the author is given a certain time to make the necessary corrections. Authors revise according to the reviewers' suggestions and resubmit the article. Corrections are re-examined and approved by reviewers.

Reject: If the article does not meet scientific and methodological standards even after significant revisions, it is rejected. The author receives detailed feedback about the rejected article.

Rights and Obligations of Authors and Reviewers

Authors: Authors retain the copyright of their works but accept that the content is freely accessible within the framework of the open access policy determined by AJESS JOURNAL. Authors must exhibit a transparent and honest approach throughout the article evaluation process and respect the reviewers' comments.

Reviewers: Reviewers are obliged to provide all their feedback objectively during the article evaluation process. Reviewers' conflict of interest situations must be reported, and they are expected to adhere to the principle of impartiality. AJESS JOURNAL keeps reviewers' identities confidential and ensures the reliability of the process.

Communication and Transparency Policy

AJESS JOURNAL commits to increasing the transparency and reliability of the scientific process by providing open, reliable, and effective communication channels with all its stakeholders. This policy determines the necessary steps to maintain an open and effective dialogue among authors, reviewers, editors, and readers who contact the journal. Our goal is to increase the accuracy and reliability of research by ensuring transparency at every stage of the scientific process and to gain the trust of the academic community.

Communication Channels

AJESS JOURNAL aims to maintain continuous, open, and effective communication with authors, reviewers, and readers. In the communication process, transparency, clear determination of the rights and responsibilities of the parties, and accurate and timely information sharing with all stakeholders are ensured.

  • Communication with Authors: Authors are regularly informed by journal editors at every stage of the process after submitting their applications. Clarity is provided regarding article status (evaluation process, decisions, revision requests, etc.). Authors can convey their questions or requests through communication channels determined by the journal.
  • Communication with Reviewers: Reviewers are guided by clear and fair information provided by the journal throughout the evaluation process. Reviewers can contact and make suggestions for any questions regarding article evaluation stages.
  • Communication with Readers: Readers can convey any questions, feedback, or suggestions regarding published articles to the journal. The journal values reader feedback and shares information with authors when necessary.

Transparency of Decision-Making Processes

AJESS JOURNAL is determined to ensure transparency and fairness in the evaluation processes of scientific publications. To ensure authors and reviewers trust the journal, the following principles are adopted:

  • Double-Blind Peer Review Process: In the article evaluation process, both authors and reviewers remain anonymous. This process ensures impartiality and fairness in the decision-making process.
  • Decision-Making Stages: Articles are processed with transparency at all stages, including preliminary review, initial peer review, revision, final peer review, and publication decision. Authors learn the decisions and their justifications at every stage.
  • Reviewer Reports and Feedback: Evaluation reports are shared with authors. Reviewers' feedback is presented clearly, and authors take this feedback into consideration during the revision process.
  • Evaluation Criteria: Article evaluation criteria for authors, reviewers, and editors are determined transparently. Elements such as scientific innovation, methodological soundness, consistency with literature, and writing quality are clearly defined.

Complaint and Appeal Process

AJESS JOURNAL provides a mechanism where all its stakeholders can openly express negative situations they experience regarding the journal or their objections. This process is carried out in a transparent, fair, and impartial manner:

  • Complaint Application Process: Authors, reviewers, or readers can apply using the designated communication channels in case of any complaint. Complaints are examined through the journal's complaint management system.
  • Appeal Evaluation: Objections regarding article rejection or evaluation decisions are evaluated by an independent third-party committee. The appeal process is processed transparently, and explanations are made to the appellants.

Information and Announcements

AJESS JOURNAL ensures transparency regarding journal developments by making regular briefings and announcements for all its stakeholders:

  • Announcements: Authors, reviewers, and readers are regularly informed about journal developments, new article acceptance processes, changes in ethical policies, and other important issues.
  • Explanations and Comments: Explanations regarding frequently asked questions about article processes, journal decisions, and policies are published. This ensures that all stakeholders have a clear understanding of policies and processes.

Open Access and Licensing Policy

The Academic Journal of Education and Social Sciences (AJESS JOURNAL) adopts an open access policy to encourage the free accessibility and global sharing of scientific knowledge. The main purpose of this policy is to ensure that research results are usable and accessible by wider audiences.

Open Access Model

Free Access: All articles published in AJESS JOURNAL are offered as open access. This means that research can be read, downloaded, and cited by everyone free of charge.

Unrestricted Dissemination: There is no paid access barrier (paywall) between authors and readers. Authors ensure their articles are freely disseminated in the digital environment.

Reaching Wide Audiences: Open access ensures that research is accessible to readers outside academic circles, policymakers, educators, and broad masses.

Permanent Identification (DOI): All content is identified with a DOI (Digital Object Identifier) to be permanently accessible on digital platforms. This means each article has a unique ID number and is always citable.

Licensing Policy: CC BY 4.0

AJESS JOURNAL uses the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licensing model for all published content. This license encourages the maximum dissemination and use of the content. All articles published under the CC BY 4.0 License are protected under the following conditions:

  • Share: You can copy and redistribute the content in any medium or format.
  • Adapt: You can remix, transform, and build upon the content to create a new work (including commercial purposes).
  • Attribution (BY): When using the above rights, appropriate credit must be given to the original authors of the article and the journal (AJESS JOURNAL), a link to the license must be provided, and if changes were made, they must be indicated.

Authors' Copyrights

Copyright Retained: Authors retain the copyright of their articles. When AJESS JOURNAL publishes the article, authors agree to open their work to everyone's access and use under the CC BY 4.0 license.

Self-Archiving: Authors have the right to share their work on academic profiles (ResearchGate, Academia.edu, etc.), university archives, personal websites, or other open access platforms without any embargo period.

Usage Rights: Authors retain the right to use and share their works elsewhere, including for commercial purposes.

Global Access and Research Sharing

Universal Access: Thanks to open access, AJESS JOURNAL articles become accessible worldwide without any barriers. This model ensures the rapid spread of scientific research and creates a wide sphere of influence in the academic community.

Digital Continuity: Digital access continuity of published articles is ensured, and it is aimed that research does not disappear over time by transferring works to permanent archives (PKP PLN, LOCKSS, CLOCKSS).

Sharability of Research Data

AJESS JOURNAL encourages the open access of research data for every published article. It is supported that authors present their data sets, research tools, and findings to the public through institutional archives or data repositories. This transparency strengthens scientific collaborations and facilitates the development of innovative solutions.

Violations and Practices

License Compliance: If the original author and journal are not cited during the use of the content, it is considered a license violation.

Intervention: If copyright infringement or abuse of licensing rules is detected, AJESS JOURNAL has the right to issue necessary warnings and evaluate legal processes.

Responsibility Policy

Publisher Responsibilities

The publisher of AJESS JOURNAL is obliged to ensure transparency, academic integrity, and compliance with ethical rules at every stage of the journal's publication process. The publisher's responsibilities are:

  • Transparency: The publisher must adhere to the principle of transparency in all publication processes of the journal and be impartial at every stage of the process.
  • Accessibility: The journal must ensure that all its contents are open access and provided free of charge to all readers.
  • Copyrights: The publisher must protect the authors' copyrights and perform necessary licensing transactions.
  • Publication Continuity: It must provide funding through academic support, sponsorships, and donations for the continuity and financial sustainability of the journal.
  • Communication and Support: The publisher must provide necessary support to authors, reviewers, and readers for any questions and feedback regarding the journal.

Editor Responsibilities

The editor is responsible for overseeing the quality of the scientific content and ethical standards of AJESS JOURNAL. The editors' responsibilities are:

  • Impartiality and Objectivity: The editor must make decisions based on scientific validity and ethical rules, regardless of authors' institutional identities and personal relationships.
  • Compliance with Ethical Rules: The editor is obliged to ensure that all contents published in the journal comply with ethical rules. Necessary precautions must be taken when violations such as plagiarism, data fabrication, and academic dishonesty are detected.
  • Management of Reviewer Process: The editor must manage the peer review process and ensure that reviewers perform objective, fair, and confidential evaluations.
  • Evaluation of Complaints: The editor must carefully examine ethical violations or complaints directed at the journal and develop appropriate solutions.
  • Article Publication Process: During the article acceptance process, they must provide timely feedback to authors and audit the compliance of articles to be published with scientific quality standards.

Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers are experts who evaluate the scientific quality and reliability of articles to be published in AJESS JOURNAL. The reviewers' responsibilities are:

  • Scientific Evaluation: The reviewer must evaluate the scientific content and methodology on the article objectively and in detail.
  • Impartiality and Confidentiality: The reviewer must use information regarding the evaluated article only for the journal's publication process and protect confidentiality.
  • Conflict of Interest: The reviewer must withdraw from the evaluation process in case of any conflict of interest.
  • Timely Feedback: The reviewer must complete the evaluation within the given time and provide feedback to the editor.
  • Ethical Evaluation: If the reviewer detects plagiarism, data fabrication, or any ethical violation, they are obliged to report this situation to the journal editor.

Author Responsibilities

Authors are required to fulfill certain ethical and academic responsibilities when submitting articles to AJESS JOURNAL. The authors' responsibilities are:

  • Originality and Plagiarism: The author must submit only original works to the journal and cite all sources correctly. Plagiarism, data fabrication, or academic dishonesty are strictly unacceptable.
  • Conflict of Interest: The author must report to the journal whether there is any financial or personal conflict of interest in their work.
  • Authorship Relations: Authors must add only persons who made a scientific contribution to the study as authors and must not engage in unfair authorship (honorary authorship) and ghost authorship.
  • Article Submission: The author must not submit their article to be published concurrently in another journal and must send only original and previously unpublished articles to AJESS JOURNAL.
  • Openness of Data and Sources: The author must explain all data sets and sources used in their article and open these data to sharing when necessary.
  • Feedback and Revision: Authors must make necessary arrangements and revisions in their articles in line with the evaluations of the editor and reviewers.

Retraction Policy

AJESS JOURNAL takes seriously situations where published articles need to be retracted. An article can be retracted only due to significant ethical violations, serious error situations, or inadvertently published content. The retraction process follows these steps:

  • Retraction Reason: The author makes a request to the journal to retract the article and explains the reason. This could be an inadvertently published article or ethical violations.
  • Evaluation: Editors examine the retraction request and obtain reviewer opinions if necessary.
  • Announcement: The retracted article is published in the "Retracted Articles" section on the journal website and announced to readers.
  • Record Keeping: Although the retracted article is removed from publication, it is stored in the journal's archives along with the reasons for retraction. This ensures that researchers and readers can easily find the retracted article.

This policy is applied to ensure compliance with scientific and ethical standards.

Fee Policy

AJESS JOURNAL (Academic Journal of Education and Social Sciences) commits to adhering to the principles of accessibility and transparency of scientific knowledge. Accordingly, the journal does not request fees from authors or readers at any stage. Our fee policy aims to offer a completely free and accessible platform to ensure scientific research reaches wide audiences.

Free Article Submission and Evaluation

  • Article Submission: Authors do not pay any fees to submit articles to the journal. The submission process is completely free for authors.
  • Article Evaluation: AJESS JOURNAL applies a double-blind peer review system, and the article evaluation process is also completely free. No fee is requested from authors for peer review and editorial review.
  • Publication Process: After the article is accepted, the preparation for publication process (editing, formatting, etc.) and the publication of the article are also free for authors.

Fast Evaluation and Priority Publication

AJESS JOURNAL does not offer fast evaluation or priority publication services to ensure scientific research is published quickly. No additional fee is charged for such operations. All articles are subjected to the journal's normal evaluation process, and no additional fee is requested for any author's article in this process.

Journal Revenue Model and Sustainability

Funding: Depending on the open access model, AJESS JOURNAL utilizes various external sources such as academic support, sponsorships, and donations to provide funding for the journal.

Donations and Sponsorships: To support the sustainability of the compilation, it receives financial support from domestic and international academic institutions and sponsors. These supports are used to cover the journal's operating costs and remain faithful to the open access principle.

Supporting Institutions: AJESS JOURNAL collaborates with academic institutions, universities, and other research centers to make journal publishing and research development processes sustainable.

Reader Access

Free Access: AJESS JOURNAL ensures that readers can access all published articles free of charge. No subscription fee or access fee is requested for any article.

Open Access: All contents are offered as open access under the CC BY 4.0 license, which means readers have full access rights to the articles. Authors can use their content only within the framework of license rules.

Other Services Not Charged

Content Sharing: AJESS JOURNAL does not request any fees for sharing and reusing content. Researchers and readers can use the article or contents by citing the author's name.

Data Sharing: Authors can share research data, data sets, and findings related to the article in public data repositories. No fee is charged for these shares.