Histosophia Journal is a platform that publishes high-quality, original, and ethically compliant academic studies in the field of history. Our journal is committed to full compliance with international ethical principles and standards for all authors, editors, and reviewers. This page provides detailed information on our journal’s ethical principles, publication policy, and all relevant international guidelines.

1. Ethical Principles

Histosophia Journal strictly adheres to the international ethical principles listed below. These principles form the basis of all manuscript evaluation, publishing, and authorship processes:

1.1. Scientific Integrity and Objectivity

Authors must guarantee the scientific accuracy and originality of every manuscript submitted to our journal. Any form of plagiarism, data fabrication, manipulation, or misrepresentation is unacceptable. All manuscripts are checked using plagiarism-detection software to confirm their originality.

• International Principles:

  • Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE): COPE Publication Ethics Guidelines set out the ethical principles that publishers and authors should follow.

  • International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE): ICMJE Ethical Guidelines define comprehensive ethical rules for academic journals.

1.2. Conflict of Interest and Financial Support

Authors must be transparent and honest about any conflicts of interest and financial support related to their manuscripts. All financial ties, sponsors, or conflicts of interest must be stated in the submission form, and it must be ensured that this disclosure is clearly included when the article is published.

• International Principles:

  • World Association of Medical Editors (WAME): WAME Conflict of Interest Policy defines how journals and authors should disclose conflicts of interest.

1.3. Double-Blind Peer Review

Histosophia Journal follows a process in which all manuscripts are evaluated through double-blind peer review. Authors and reviewers do not know each other’s identities, ensuring an objective and impartial assessment.

• International Principles:

  • COPE: COPE Peer Review Guidelines explain how double-blind peer review practices should be managed.

1.4. Ethical Publication Process

The manuscript evaluation process must be managed transparently and fairly. All communications among reviewers, authors, and editors must comply with ethical rules, ensuring that reviewers do not act with bias and that authors are assessed with equal opportunity.

• International Principles:

  • ICMJE: ICMJE Publication Ethics Guidelines define the ethical standards required for publication processes and peer-review evaluations.

2. Publication Policy

The publication policy of Histosophia Journal reflects the journal’s mission and ethical principles. Below, the steps followed in the publication process and the policy details are explained.

2.1. Manuscript Submission and Evaluation Process

The manuscript submission process requires authors to apply in accordance with the journal’s writing guidelines. Each submitted manuscript undergoes a preliminary review and is evaluated for its suitability within the journal’s scope. It is then subjected to the double-blind peer review process by appropriate reviewers.

• International Principles:

  • COPE: COPE Publication Policy Guide provides guidance to journals on manuscript submission, evaluation, and publication.

2.2. Responsibilities of Authors and Editors

Authors should submit only original work. Manuscript content must comply with all ethical and scientific rules. Editors evaluate each manuscript objectively and publish only those studies that provide scientific contribution and fit the journal’s scope.

• International Principles:

  • ICMJE: ICMJE Authorship Responsibilities define authors’ ethical responsibilities and roles in the publication process.

2.3. Peer Review and Decision Process

Reviewers evaluate the scientific value of the submitted manuscript, its methodology, and its relationship to the literature. Based on reviewers’ feedback, editors make the final decision on the manuscript. All revisions and responses regarding the manuscript are communicated to the reviewers.

• International Principles:

  • COPE: COPE Peer Review Guidelines outline ethical principles regarding reviewers’ duties and responsibilities.

2.4. Publication Decisions and Article Publication Process

Publication decisions are made jointly by reviewers and editors. Accepted manuscripts are taken into the journal’s publication workflow. The publication process may go through several stages depending on the article type and content. Published articles are shared with the academic community on open-access platforms.

• International Principles:

  • Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association (OASPA): OASPA Publishing Policies define ethical and operational standards for open-access publishing.

2.5. Correction and Retraction Policy

If an error is identified, correction instructions are provided to the author or other relevant stakeholders. The retraction policy is applied only in cases of serious ethical violations or scientific errors. The journal is extremely meticulous regarding compliance with scientific and ethical standards.

• International Principles:

  • COPE: COPE Correction and Retraction Policies provide guidance on procedures journals should follow when errors occur.

3. Ethical Standards for Publishers and Editors

Publishers and editors are obliged to fully comply with the journal’s ethical principles and publication policies. By ensuring the objectivity and transparency of academic content, publishers make sure that scientific contributions are published accurately. Editors must be objective and impartial when making ethical decisions and must make fair decisions based on reviewers’ comments and authors’ declarations.

• International Principles:

  • COPE: COPE Principles for Publishers define how publishers should act in ethical publishing.

4. Plagiarism, Data Manipulation, and Ethical Misconduct

Academic misconduct—such as plagiarism, data manipulation, or ethical violations—is considered a zero-tolerance violation by Histosophia Journal. When such behavior is detected, the journal cooperates with relevant boards to implement necessary corrections, and depending on the severity of the violation, the article may be retracted or legal action may be initiated against the author.

• International Principles:

  • COPE: COPE Plagiarism Policy explains how journals should address ethical violations such as plagiarism.

Disclaimer

Histosophia Journal holds only the authors of the articles responsible for the content, accuracy, and reliability of published manuscripts. Although the journal conducts a rigorous evaluation process to ensure the scientific value and academic originality of each published article, ultimate responsibility for each published manuscript lies with its authors.

Within the scope of the situations stated below, Histosophia Journal does not accept any liability:

1. Content and Visual Materials: All responsibility for the accuracy and validity of the content, images, tables, charts, and other materials included in published articles belongs to the authors. The journal assumes that authors have obtained the necessary permissions to use these materials lawfully.

2. Plagiarism and Academic Ethics: The journal subjects all manuscripts to plagiarism screening, and manuscripts will be rejected if plagiarism or academic ethical violations are detected. However, ultimate responsibility regarding plagiarism or ethical violations lies with the authors.

3. Legal Responsibilities: Authors declare that the data and materials used in their articles are used in compliance with the law and that they do not violate any copyrights, patent rights, or other legal rights. The journal accepts no liability in the event of any legal dispute or copyright infringement.

4. Authors’ Declarations: Histosophia Journal accepts authors’ declarations that their manuscripts are original, and for each published article, authors undertake to provide the journal with complete and accurate information on this matter. The accuracy and reliability of authors’ declarations are not the responsibility of the journal.

5. Publication Process: The manuscript evaluation process is conducted through cooperation among the journal’s editors, reviewers, and authors. However, the journal does not guarantee acceptance of any manuscript. Each submission is subject to the journal’s acceptance criteria and evaluation process. Authors do not have the right to object to the journal’s decisions if their manuscripts are rejected.

6. Article Content and Forward-Looking Use: Published articles are made available on the journal and on platforms authorized by the journal. However, the journal is not responsible for third-party comments on published content or for any outcomes derived from such comments. Authors bear responsibility for any disputes that may arise with third parties regarding the rights and use of their published content.

7. Changes During the Publication Process: The journal reserves the right to make changes to published articles due to technical errors, content updates, and other editorial adjustments. Such changes are part of the publication process and may be made without prior notice to authors.

Within the limits stated in this disclaimer, Histosophia Journal diligently fulfills all rights and obligations related to the articles it publishes. By complying with the journal’s publication policies and ethical rules, authors undertake to fulfill their responsibilities.