1.Is your journal an international journal?
YES, IT IS AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL. The IQR Journal of Applied Statistics in Social Sciences is indexed by both national and international databases and is recognized at the international level.
2.How often is your journal published?
It is published in three-month periods, namely April, August and December. At the end of each three months, articles that are ready for publication are published immediately without any delay.
3.Is your journal peer-reviewed?
YES, IT IS A PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL. Articles submitted to the IQR Journal of Applied Statistics in Social Sciences undergo an initial evaluation by field editors. Those deemed suitable are then sent for peer review. The journal operates a double-blind peer review process, in which the identities of authors are not disclosed to the reviewers and vice versa.
4.Does your journal meet the criteria for associate professorship applications in Türkiye?
YES, IT MEETS THE ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSHIP CRITERIA. The IQR Journal of Applied Statistics in Social Sciences is recognized as an international journal in the field of social sciences and is included among the journals that contribute 5 points under the relevant criteria.
5.Is your journal recognized under academic incentive criteria?
As the IQR Journal of Applied Statistics in Social Sciences is a newly established journal, it currently does not meet the academic incentive criteria.
6.Can the same author(s) publish multiple articles in a single issue?
This is possible only with the special approval of the editorial and publication board. However, it is generally not preferred for ethical reasons and is permitted only under exceptional circumstances.
7.What languages does your journal accept for publication?
The IQR Journal of Applied Statistics in Social Sciences primarily accepts articles in English and Turkish, but submissions in other world languages may also be considered.
8.How long does the peer review process take?
Before assigning reviewers, appropriate candidates are contacted to confirm their availability. The peer review process is typically completed within 7 to 21 days. In case of delays, automated reminders are sent, and the article may be reassigned to a different reviewer to expedite the process.
9.Are authors informed about the peer review process?
Authors can track the progress of their submissions through the journal’s online system. Additionally, automatic notifications are sent to the registered email addresses of authors.
10. Are referee certificates issued for completed peer reviews?
Yes, once the peer review is completed and the article is published, reviewers can automatically download their referee certificates from the journal’s online system.
11. Are authors informed about the identities of the reviewers who evaluate their work?
No, reviewer identities are, even upon request, not disclosed to authors.
12. Is it possible to receive printed copies of published articles?
The IQR Journal of Applied Statistics in Social Sciences is an online-only journal. Published articles can be accessed and downloaded via the journal’s website under the archive section.
13.Does your journal charge publication fees?
No, the IQR Journal of Aplied Statistics in Social Sciences does not charge any fees during the article submission process.
14.Is an ethics committee approval required for submitted studies?
Obtaining ethics committee approval is the responsibility of the author. The journal does not require ethics committee approval for uploaded manuscripts; however, the editorial board reserves the right to request such documentation when deemed necessary for justified reasons.