Frequently Asked Questions
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) –
1. Are publications on this platform peer-reviewed?
No.
Publications on the Turkuaz Publishing platform are not subject to peer review.
All submissions are evaluated through editorial review conducted by series and subject editors.
2. What does editorial review mean?
Editorial review refers to the evaluation of submissions by editors based on scope relevance, academic coherence, originality, publication ethics, and formal adequacy.
It does not replace peer review.
3. Are these publications academically valid?
Publications are issued as edited academic books or book chapters.
Academic recognition depends on the criteria of the relevant institutions.
Turkuaz Publishing does not present its publications as peer-reviewed.
4. Are these publications valid for academic promotion or tenure?
This depends on the regulations of the relevant institution or evaluation committee.
Turkuaz Publishing does not claim peer-reviewed status for its publications.
5. Is plagiarism screening conducted?
Yes.
All submissions undergo plagiarism (similarity) screening as part of the editorial review process.
6. Are the publications open access?
Yes.
All books and book chapters published by Turkuaz Publishing are open access and freely available to readers.
7. Is there a publication fee?
Yes.
Publication fees are not access fees.
They cover editorial, technical, and publishing services.
No fees are charged to readers.
8. Are publications hosted permanently on the platform?
No.
Turkuaz Publishing does not guarantee permanent hosting on its platform.
Long-term preservation is ensured through third-party repositories such as Zenodo.
9. Are publications deposited in Zenodo?
Yes.
Full-text versions of published works are deposited in Zenodo for long-term digital preservation.
10. Can I publish my work elsewhere as well?
This depends on the licensing terms and the author–publisher agreement.
Authors retain copyright, subject to open access and licensing conditions.
11. Who can submit manuscripts?
Academics, researchers, PhD candidates, and subject-area experts may submit manuscripts.
Submissions are evaluated based on academic relevance and series scope.
12. How long does the evaluation process take?
The duration of editorial review varies depending on the series and submission volume.
Estimated timelines are provided on individual series pages.
13. How can I submit my manuscript?
Submissions are made online via the OMP (Open Monograph Press) system.
Authors are advised to review the relevant guidelines before submitting.
