1. Aims and Scope
Cumhuriyet Science Journal (CSJ) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal that publishes original research articles, review articles, and short communications in the fields of natural and applied sciences, including but not limited to chemistry, biology, physics, mathematics, and related interdisciplinary areas.
2. Publication Frequency
Cumhuriyet Science Journal is published six times a year (February, April, June, August, October, and December).
3. Peer Review Process
Cumhuriyet Science Journal operates a single-blind peer review system.
All submissions are initially evaluated by the Editor-in-Chief or Associate Editors for scope, originality, and scientific quality.
Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are sent to at least two independent reviewers.
Reviewers and authors remain anonymous throughout the review process.
The final decision regarding acceptance, revision, or rejection is made by the Editor-in-Chief.
The average review period is approximately 4–10 weeks.
4. Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
Cumhuriyet Science Journal is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics.
The journal follows the principles and guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE):
🔗 https://publicationethics.org
5. Ethical Responsibilities of Authors
Authors submitting to CSJ must ensure that:
The submitted work is original and has not been published or submitted elsewhere.
All sources are properly cited and plagiarism is avoided.
All listed authors have made significant contributions to the study.
Any conflict of interest is clearly disclosed.
Research involving humans or animals complies with relevant ethical standards and approvals.
6. Research Ethics and Ethical Approval
Studies involving human participants must comply with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki:
🔗 https://www.wma.net/what-we-do/medical-ethics/declaration-of-helsinki/
Authors must state that:
Ethical approval was obtained from an appropriate ethics committee, when required.
Informed consent was obtained from participants.
7. Plagiarism Policy
All submissions are screened for plagiarism using similarity detection software (e.g., Turnitin or iThenticate).
Manuscripts with excessive similarity will be rejected.
Acceptable similarity thresholds are evaluated by the editors based on context and discipline.
8. Conflicts of Interest
Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence the work.
Any identified conflicts of interest will be transparently handled by the editorial team.
9. Corrections, Retractions, and Expressions of Concern
Cumhuriyet Science Journal follows COPE guidelines regarding:
Corrections
Retractions
Expressions of concern
When errors or ethical issues are identified after publication, appropriate actions will be taken to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.
10. Open Access Policy
Cumhuriyet Science Journal is an open-access journal. All published content is freely available to readers without subscription or payment.
11. Archiving and Digital Preservation
All published articles are permanently archived on the journal’s website and assigned Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs).
12. Editorial Independence
Editorial decisions are made independently and are not influenced by the publisher, institution, or any external organization.
🟦 Ethical Responsibilities of Editors
| Responsibility Area | Description |
| Editorial Independence | Editors make editorial decisions independently and are not influenced by the publisher, institution, or any external organization. |
| Fair and Impartial Evaluation | Manuscripts are evaluated solely on their academic merit, without regard to authors’ gender, nationality, institutional affiliation, or political views. |
| Confidentiality | Editors ensure the confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts and related communications. |
| Conflict of Interest | Editors must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts in which they have a conflict of interest. |
| Ethical Oversight | Editors take appropriate action in cases of suspected plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, or other ethical misconduct. |
🟩 Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers
| Responsibility Area | Description |
| Confidentiality | Reviewers treat all manuscripts as confidential documents and do not share them with others. |
| Objectivity | Reviews are conducted objectively, constructively, and based on scientific merit. |
| Timeliness | Reviewers who accept an invitation agree to complete the review within the agreed timeframe. |
| Conflict of Interest | Reviewers must decline to review manuscripts where a conflict of interest exists. |
| Ethical Concerns | Reviewers should report any suspected ethical issues, plagiarism, or significant errors to the editor. |
| Use of Information | Reviewers may not use unpublished data from the manuscript for their own research. |
🟨 Ethical Responsibilities of Authors
| Responsibility Area | Description |
| Originality | Authors must ensure that their work is original and has not been published or submitted elsewhere. |
| Authorship | All listed authors must have made a significant scientific contribution to the study. Gift or honorary authorship is not permitted. |
| Plagiarism | Proper citation of sources is required. Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable. |
| Data Integrity | Authors must present accurate data and must not fabricate, falsify, or manipulate research data. |
| Ethical Approval | Studies involving humans or animals must comply with relevant ethical standards and approvals. |
| Conflict of Interest | Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence the work. |
| Post-Publication Responsibility | Authors must promptly inform the editors if a significant error is discovered after publication. |
As of 2026, Cumhuriyet Science Journal will be published in six issues per year, released in February, April, June, August, October, and December