This page summarizes the journal's publication process and main policies; details are on the linked pages.
Open access
The journal is fully open access. All published articles are freely available to everyone immediately upon publication, without registration, subscription or charges (see Open Access Policy).
Fees
There are no submission, review, publication (APC), page, colour or withdrawal charges. Access is also free for readers (see Fees).
Review process and timelines
All manuscripts are first screened by the editorial office and then undergo double-anonymous peer review. Each manuscript is sent to at least two reviewers from different institutions; the Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision. Target times are given below (details: Peer Review Process).
| Stage | Target time |
|---|---|
| Initial screening (editor and field editor) | Up to 4 weeks |
| Response to a review invitation | 7 days |
| Peer review | 4 weeks; reminders are sent before and after the deadline |
| First decision | Within 12 weeks of submission |
| Minor revision (author) | 3 weeks |
| Major revision (author) | 6 weeks |
| Assessment of the revised manuscript and decision | 4 weeks |
| From acceptance to publication | In the first available issue, after language and format checks, typesetting and proofreading |
Authors are informed if a target time is exceeded and may withdraw their manuscript if they wish.
Frequency and language
The journal publishes one volume and two issues a year; issues appear on the last day of June and December. The languages of publication are Turkish and English. Any change to the frequency or publication months is announced before the new volume begins.
Article types
The journal publishes research articles, review articles, case reports, book reviews, interviews and letters to the editor. Lengths and the type of review for each are given in the Author Guidelines.
Editorial independence
Publication decisions are made by the editors solely on the basis of scholarly quality, originality, methodological adequacy and fit with the journal's scope. Neither the publisher nor the service provider interferes with editorial decisions. Authors' institution, title, nationality, gender, beliefs or opinions have no bearing on decisions.
Manuscripts by editors and board members
- Manuscripts submitted by the Editor-in-Chief are handled by a field editor who has no conflict of interest with the Editor-in-Chief; that editor makes the final decision.
- Manuscripts by field editors and Advisory Board members are assigned to an editor with no conflict of interest.
- An editor who is an author has no access to the review records of their own manuscript at any stage.
- Editors, board members or reviewers may be authors of no more than 25% of the research articles published in any issue.
- An author's board membership is stated in the article's conflict of interest statement.
Special issues
Special issues are prepared under the responsibility of the Editor-in-Chief, and the review process and policies of regular issues apply to them in full. The expertise of guest editors is assessed by the Editor-in-Chief and their work is overseen by the editorial office. Guest editors' own papers are reviewed independently and may not exceed 25% of the articles in the special issue. Special issues appear no more often than one third of the number of regular issues, use separate page numbering and are clearly labelled as special issues.
Prior publication and preprints
The journal considers work that has not been published elsewhere and is not under review at another journal. Preprints (e.g., on PsyArXiv), theses and unpublished conference papers do not count as prior publication; authors should state them at submission.
Advertising and direct marketing
The journal does not carry advertising or sponsored content. Calls for papers are issued only through the journal's official channels and are addressed to researchers in the field.
Revenue model
The journal's publishing costs are covered by Artsürem Publishing, which provides its publishing services. The journal has no other source of revenue, and this arrangement does not influence editorial decisions.
Copyright, licensing and archiving
From the December 2026 issue (Volume 14, Issue 38), articles are published under the CC BY 4.0 licence and copyright remains with the authors (see Copyright and Licensing). Published content is preserved in PKP PN (see Archiving and Repository Policy).
Ethics
In research and publication ethics the journal follows COPE guidance, the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) Directive on Scientific Research and Publication Ethics, and the ethical principles of psychology (see Research and Publication Ethics).
Policy updates
Policies are updated when necessary, and the effective date is stated on this page. Last updated: October 2026.