Turkuaz Publications adheres to fundamental publishing policies to ensure scientific books are published accurately, timely, and ethically.

We follow the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Academic Publishing as outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), Open Access Journals Guide (DOAJ), and the Open Access Academic Publishers Association (OASPA).

We aim to contribute to the ongoing dissemination of scientific knowledge by publishing quality scientific books following international standards.

All published works, open access a comprehensive peer review process. Submitted manuscripts are subject to plagiarism checks to ensure compliance with essential requirements before the peer review process begins.

After preliminary review, manuscripts are evaluated by external peer reviewers selected by the editor. The Editorial Board reviews the referee reports, and the editor subsequently reviews revised texts. The final publication decision rests with the Editorial Board, and the editor-in-chief communicates this decision to the author.

All articles submitted to our publishing house undergo a double-blind and impartial peer review process prior to publication.

Plagiarism, duplication, false authorship, research or data fabrication, slicing or excessive publishing, copyright infringement, and significant conflicts of interest are considered unethical practices in academic publishing. Any works or texts that fail to meet accepted ethical standards will be subject to removal from publication. This policy applies not only to submissions initially found to be non-compliant but also to those situations that may be identified after publication.

Open Access

Turkuaz Publications adopts a hybrid publishing model, offering print, e-books, and open-access books.

Open access content is freely available to users, allowing reading, downloading, copying, printing, searching, or linking to full texts without prior permission from the Publisher or author, except for commercial purposes.

Open-access content is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) license.

There is no embargo period for open access and e-access books. It is published as Open Access upon completion of the publication process.

Benefits of Publishing an Open Access Book with Turkuaz Publications:

– Increased visibility

– Maximum accessibility

– Global readership

– CC BY-NC 4.0 license

Correction, Withdrawal, Expression of Concern

Corrections are published for minor errors that do not affect the results or conclusions. Retraction is considered for significant errors and/or misconduct that invalidate results.

– Peer review

– Access to usage metrics for books

– Free for readers (PDF)

The Contracting and Payment Process

The editor will provide a quote for the book or chapter processing charge and discuss Creative Commons licensing options (default: CC BY-NC). Once agreed, these details will be included in the book contract. The processing charge covers costs for commissioning, peer review management, copyediting, proofreading, production, dissemination, promotion, online hosting, and indexing.

Book Processing Charge

All publication costs are borne by the authors. The Book or Chapter Processing Fee covers all costs associated with ordering, managing peer review, text editing, production, distribution, and promotion, including online hosting and indexing.

Copyright

Authors retain copyright to their work, licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial 4.0 International license (CC BY-NC 4.0), and grant the Publisher the non-exclusive commercial right to publish the work. This license allows unlimited, non-commercial use, distribution, and duplication, provided the original work is properly referenced.

Advertising

Open access books are not advertised by Turkuaz Publications.

Privacy

Works submitted to Turkuaz Publications are treated as private and confidential. It is essential that editors and reviewers maintain confidentiality.

Peer Review Policy

Turkuaz Publications employs a double-blind peer review policy. All manuscripts are evaluated by expert editors and independent external reviewers. Before initiating the peer review process, all submissions undergo pre-checks for basic requirements and plagiarism.

Books are subject to final approval by Turkuaz Publications Editor Board.

Persistence of Crossmark and Content

All open-access publications by Turkuaz Publications are registered with DOI and remain continuously published.

Corrections, retractions, and expressions of concern are handled according to best practices in academic publishing.