Ethical Principles and Publication Policy

Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics can be defined as a self-regulatory mechanism that insists on honesty on the part of authors, reviewers and publishers to establish higher standards of editorial processing. The processes implemented in this direction directly reflect on the quality of the work of the authors and the institutions that support the authors. Peer-reviewed studies are studies that support and implement the scientific method. At this point, it is of great importance that all parties involved in the publication process (authors, readers and researchers, publisher, referees and editors) comply with ethical principles. Our journal adheres to standards regarding publication ethics. In this regard, it has been prepared by taking into account the guides and policies published by the HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION ETHICS DIRECTIVE and the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Ethical Responsibilities of Authors
      • It should be noted that authors have not sent a study to the International Journal of Sport Culture and Science to another journal for simultaneous publication.
        • Authors must cite the sources they use in the article correctly and in accordance with the journal writing rules (according to the APA referencing system).
        • Authors must fill out the "Copyright Transfer Form/The Copyright Agreement Form" completely and sign it by all authors.
        • There should be no conflict of interest in the articles, and if there is such a possibility, it should be clearly stated.
        • Authors should be ready to submit raw data about the study to the Editorial Board when requested.
        • If authors notice a mistake or mistake regarding their published work, at the early appearance or evaluation stage, they have the obligation to cooperate with the editor in informing, correcting or retracting the journal editor or publisher.

Ethical Responsibilities of Referees

  •  Evaluation of an article in the journal International Journal of Sport Culture and Science is carried out in accordance withthe principles of double-blind peer review, and the referee(s) must be unbiased and confidential during the evaluation process.
  • Referees are required to referee only to their articles of expertise.
  • Referees are expected to agree to referee the articles for which there are no conflicts of interest. Referees should inform the editor when they notice any conflict of interest and refuse to do so.
  • Referees should evaluate the articles neutrally and objectively.
  • Referees are required to complete their assessments within the time frame given to them and are expected to comply with the ethical responsibilities set out herein.



IntJSCS is published by International Science Culture and Sport Association (ISCSA).