Publication Frequency
Journal of Academic Value Studies (JAVStudies) is a national and international indexed, peer-reviewed e-journal published four times a year in March, June, September, and December. Special or additional issues may also be published when deemed necessary.
Scientific Scope
JAVStudies publishes original research in economics, politics, and management, as well as interdisciplinary studies related to these fields. The journal covers a broad range of topics, including but not limited to: economic history, macroeconomics, microeconomics, international economics, agricultural economics, environmental economics, energy economics, health economics, tourism economics, international trade, public finance, banking and insurance, accounting and finance, organization, marketing, tourism management, healthcare management, management and strategy, tax law, commercial law, social policy, political science, political sociology, urban and environmental policies, social work, and international relations.
The journal strongly encourages interdisciplinary research, provided that it aligns with its core focus areas of economics, politics, finance, and management. For more details on the journal’s aims and scope, please refer to the Aims and Scope section.
Publication Language
JAVStudies accepts submissions in Turkish and English.
Publication Ethics
Manuscripts submitted to JAVStudies must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration for publication elsewhere. Papers presented at conferences or symposiums may be considered for publication, provided they have not been previously published in full. In such cases, the event name, date, and location must be clearly stated. The author assumes full responsibility for any ethical concerns arising from such publications. For more details, please refer to the Publication Ethics section.
Open Access
JAVStudies provides immediate and free access to all published materials. In line with the principles of open access, scientific literature published in the journal is;
For further details, please refer to the Open Access Policy.
Copyright
Upon publication, authors transfer copyright of their articles to JAVStudies. However, authors retain the right to copy, share, and distribute their work in its original published format across various platforms.
Published articles cannot be:
JAVStudies assumes no legal, financial, or ethical responsibility for submitted manuscripts, whether published or not. For more details, please refer to the Copyright Policy.
Article Submission Fee
JAVStudies is an open-access journal that provides free online access to all published articles. The journal does not charge subscription fees, and published articles are not sold. To support the operational costs of the journal, a non-refundable submission fee is required upon article submission, regardless of the manuscript’s acceptance or rejection.
The submission fee structure is as follows:
• Standard submission fee: $50 USD
• Discounted fee ($30 USD) applies to:
o Student authors
o Authors from Central Asian Turkic Republics
o Authors from low- or lower-middle-income countries
No additional fees are charged for article acceptance, publication, or DOI assignment. Upon submission, the corresponding author will receive the necessary payment details, including the bank account information. The payment must be made with the description: "Author Name Surname - JAVStudies Article Submission Fee."
Although the submission fee is non-refundable, authors whose manuscripts are rejected are granted one free resubmission within a year.
Writing Guidelines
Manuscripts submitted to JAVStudies must adhere to the writing guidelines provided by the journal. Articles that do not comply with these guidelines will be returned to the authors for revision and re-upload.
Additionally, abstracts and texts written in non-native languages must undergo professional proofreading before submission to ensure clarity and accuracy.
For detailed information on the writing guidelines, please refer to the Writing Guidelines section.
Article Submission
Authors who wish to submit their manuscripts to JAVStudies must first register and upload their articles via javstudies.com. Once a manuscript is uploaded to the JAVStudies system, it is officially considered submitted, and the evaluation process begins.
All stages of the publication process—from submission to final publication—are conducted entirely online. For detailed instructions on registration and manuscript submission, please refer to the Submission Guide.
Preliminary Evaluation
Articles submitted to the JAVStudies system undergo an initial evaluation by the editor-in-chief or field editors to ensure compliance with the journal's publication principles and writing guidelines. Articles that require revisions will be returned to the author for modification. Manuscripts that fail to meet the required standards are not forwarded to reviewers and will be returned for further revisions.
Peer Assignment
Once an article meets the journal's publication principles, writing guidelines, scope, and ethical standards, it is assigned to at least two expert reviewers. Reviewers are selected from a database of qualified experts maintained by the journal. Authors may suggest potential reviewers from their field of study; however, these reviewers must be registered with JAVStudies and have opted to serve as reviewers during the registration process. If the suggestions align with the journal's ethical standards, the editor may assign these reviewers to the article. Each reviewer is allotted a maximum of 15 days to submit their evaluation. If no report is received within this period, a new reviewer will be assigned, or additional time will be granted.
Double-Blind Peer Review Policy
JAVStudies follows a double-blind peer review policy, ensuring confidentiality for both reviewers and authors. Manuscripts must be submitted anonymously, and the identities of the reviewers are not disclosed to the authors. Even if authors suggest reviewers, the identities of the assigned reviewers remain confidential.
Peer review is an essential process for ensuring the quality of academic work. During this phase, experts evaluate the manuscript in terms of writing quality, technical accuracy, documentation, and its contribution to the field. Feedback from reviewers is used to enhance the quality of the manuscript. Reviewers provide one of the following recommendations:
• Accept
• Major revision (requiring re-evaluation after revisions)
• Minor revision (leading to immediate acceptance)
• Reject
If two reviewers recommend acceptance, the article is accepted for publication. If one reviewer recommends acceptance and the other recommends rejection, the article is sent to a third reviewer. The final decision is based on the third reviewer’s evaluation. Articles that receive two rejection decisions will not be published.
For detailed information on peer review, please see the Double-Blind Peer Review Policy page.
Appeal Process
Authors may appeal reviewer decisions if they believe there are compelling reasons. Appeals will be evaluated by the editorial team, and if deemed necessary, additional reviewers may be consulted.
Publication
The final publication decision is made by the editorial board, based on the evaluations provided by the reviewers. The editors ensure a careful review of all peer assessments before making the final decision.
Process Tracking
Authors can monitor the status of their manuscript through their membership accounts on the JAVStudies platform.