Publish Policies

A- PLAGIARISM POLICY

1) Purpose and Scope

NOUS: Journal of Theoretical Psychology [NOUS: Teorik Psikoloji Dergisi] (hereinafter referred to as "NOUS") is committed to publishing original, high-quality, and ethically sound works in accordance with academic integrity and scientific ethics. All manuscripts submitted to NOUS are expected to be original and free from academic misconduct. This policy encourages authors to prepare their work within the framework of academic honesty and to cite all sources comprehensively. Our policy is based on the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and applies to all submitted manuscripts.

2) Types of Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct

The following actions are considered serious ethical violations:

2.1) Plagiarism: Presenting another person's or source's ideas, data, expressions, or methods as one’s own without appropriate citation.

2.2) Self-Plagiarism: Reusing one’s previously published work without citation or presenting it as a new study with minimal changes.

2.3) Fabrication: Inventing and publishing non-existent experiments, observations, or research data.

2.4) Falsification: Altering, omitting, or misrepresenting data or results.

2.5) Translation Plagiarism: Publishing a translated version of a work from another language without citation.

2.6) Salami Slicing: Dividing research results into multiple publications with minimal differences and presenting each as a separate study.

2.7) Honorary/Ghost Authorship: Including individuals who did not contribute to the work as authors or omitting contributors from the author list.

3) Plagiarism Detection Process

NOUS conducts a rigorous inspection of submitted works to ensure academic integrity.

  • Editorial Review: The editorial board manually checks manuscripts for suspicious citations and attribution errors.

  • Report Request: The editorial office reserves the right to request a current Similarity Report obtained from recognized software such as Turnitin or iThenticate from authors when deemed necessary.

  • Evaluation Criteria: NOUS adopts a zero-tolerance policy towards plagiarism in accordance with publication ethics. All manuscripts submitted to the journal are screened for plagiarism using iThenticate software before the pre-review and peer-review processes begin. The overall similarity rate (excluding references) must be below 20%. Manuscripts exceeding this limit will be returned to the author and desk-rejected. Even if textual similarity is low, the work may be rejected if unattributed use of a main idea or excessive use of block quotations is detected. In theoretical works, properly cited literature discussions are excluded from this evaluation.

4) Actions Against Academic Misconduct

If plagiarism or academic misconduct is detected, the editorial board may implement the following:

a) Suspension or rejection of the manuscript

b) Retraction of published articles

c) Official notification to the author’s institution

d) Rejection of future submissions from the author(s)

e) Notification of the academic community if necessary

All procedures are carried out in line with COPE guidelines.

5) Publication Ethics Oversight

The Editorial Board is responsible for examining and resolving cases of plagiarism and misconduct:

a) Reviewing suspicious manuscripts in detail

b) Requesting additional clarification or corrections from authors if needed

c) Applying appropriate academic sanctions if misconduct is verified

d) Collaborating with academic institutions as necessary

NOUS is committed to transparency and academic ethics throughout the process.

6) Ethical Statement and Author Responsibilities

Authors must declare that their submissions are original and unpublished elsewhere. Simultaneous submission to multiple journals is not allowed. For studies involving human or animal subjects, proper ethical approvals must be obtained. If an ethical breach is identified post-publication, authors are expected to provide an official explanation.

7) References and International Standards

This policy is based on COPE’s publication ethics guidelines. For more information: https://publicationethics.org/guidance/Guidelines

 

B- OPEN ACCESS POLICY

1) General Principle

NOUS: Journal of Theoretical Psychology [NOUS: Teorik Psikoloji Dergisi]  (hereinafter referred to as "NOUS") is a fully open access journal that promotes the free circulation of knowledge. NOUS ensures that academic communities and individual researchers can access all content without any subscription fees, access charges, or author publication costs.

2) Open Access Principles

a) Fully Open Access Model: All articles published by NOUS are freely accessible worldwide from the moment of publication.

b) No Author Fees: NOUS does not charge authors at any stage—there are no submission, evaluation, or publication fees.

c) Reuse and Sharing: All content is published under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (CC BY-NC-ND) 4.0 International License, allowing it to be shared and reused for academic purposes.

d) Library Friendly: Universities, research institutions, and libraries may archive and use published content without additional permission.

e) Compliance with International Standards: NOUS fully adopts the principles of the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI).

3) Creative Commons License Policy

All content published in NOUS is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (CC BY-NC-ND) 4.0 International License.

Under this license:

a) Sharing and Use: Articles may be freely shared, copied, and redistributed for non-commercial purposes.

b) Adaptation and Derivative Works: They may be used in academic projects with proper citation and must retain their original form without modifications. Users must provide appropriate attribution, include a link to the license, and indicate whether any changes were made.

c) Prohibition of Commercial Use and Derivatives: Commercial use, sale, or marketing is prohibited. Articles may not be altered or used to create derivative works.

d) Author Rights Protection: Authors retain copyright and may require appropriate attribution and preservation of the original version.

4) Archiving and Digital Preservation Policy

To ensure long-term access, NOUS uses digital archiving and preservation systems:

a) Digital Archiving: Each article is assigned a permanent DOI and stored in international databases.

b) Third-Party Archiving: Universities, open access repositories (e.g., Zenodo, OpenAIRE), and academic indexers may securely archive NOUS’ content.

c) OAI-PMH Compliance: NOUS is compatible with the Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting (OAI-PMH) and follows Sherpa/Romeo open access policies.

5) Open Science and Open Data Policy

NOUS supports open science and data sharing and encourages transparent and reproducible scientific practices:

a) Open Data Sharing: Authors are encouraged to share raw data, code, and supplementary materials via platforms such as Figshare or Dryad.

b) Data Transparency: All published studies should be verifiable and reproducible.

c) Preprint Policy: Authors may publish preprint versions (e.g., arXiv, PhilSci-Archive). However, the final version will only be published in NOUS after peer review.

6) Copyright and Author Rights

a) Authors retain the copyright of their published work.

b) Authors may share various versions of their work (preprint, accepted version, published version) via personal websites, institutional repositories, or open access databases.

c) Content published in NOUS may only be used for non-commercial purposes.

7) Advantages of Our Open Access Policy

Readers can access all content without membership or payment. Authors benefit from wider global visibility. Researchers may freely read, share, and cite articles. Universities and libraries can archive content with unlimited access. NOUS supports the unrestricted circulation of scientific knowledge.

8) Final Note

To promote open access to knowledge, this policy is regularly reviewed and updated in line with international standards.

For more information: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

 

C- FEE POLICY

NOUS: Journal of Theoretical Psychology [NOUS: Teorik Psikoloji Dergisi]  (hereinafter referred to as "NOUS") adheres to open access publishing principles and supports the unrestricted dissemination of scientific knowledge. Accordingly, the journal does not charge any fees at any stage of the publication process and imposes no financial burden on the academic community.

No Submission Fees: Authors can submit their manuscripts to NOUS free of charge. NOUS does not require a submission fee. All submissions are evaluated equally, and no submission is rejected due to financial constraints.

No Peer Review or Processing Fees: All submitted content undergoes a double-blind peer review process at no cost. No additional fees are charged during peer review or for manuscript revisions. Article formatting, language editing, and layout services are also provided free of charge.

No Publication Fees: Accepted manuscripts are published without any publication charges. NOUS does not charge article processing charges (APCs) or page fees. There are no extra charges for publishing tables, figures, or supplementary data. The length of the article does not affect publication costs.

Free Access for Readers (Full Open Access): All content published in NOUS is freely accessible to readers. There are no subscription fees, institutional memberships, or individual access charges. Universities, research centers, and individual readers can access articles without limitation or payment.

No Charges for Additional Services: NOUS does not charge for color figures, high-resolution images, or supplementary data files. Additional experimental results or supporting materials are published free of charge. No extra fees are applied based on article length or specific formatting preferences.

Future Policy Changes

NOUS: Journal of Theoretical Psychology [NOUS: Teorik Psikoloji Dergisi]   is committed to maintaining its free and open access publishing policy. However, if any policy changes are required in the future, all authors and readers will be notified in advance. Changes will be announced transparently, and any new funding models will be discussed with authors and the academic community.

Current Commitment

NOUS: Journal of Theoretical Psychology [NOUS: Teorik Psikoloji Dergisi]  remains dedicated to supporting the accessible, inclusive, and equitable dissemination of scientific knowledge. The journal pledges to publish content without creating any financial barriers for scholars.

 

D- ARCHIVING POLICY

NOUS: Journal of Theoretical Psychology [NOUS: Teorik Psikoloji Dergisi]  (hereinafter referred to as "NOUS") has adopted a comprehensive archiving policy to ensure the long-term accessibility and preservation of all published content. This policy aims to safeguard the sustainable storage and availability of articles, datasets, and other academic materials.

Open Access and Preservation Principles: NOUS is committed to providing permanent access to all content in accordance with the principles of open science. All published materials are made available on the journal’s website indefinitely through open access. Each item is assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to guarantee long-term discoverability and access. Materials may also be preserved in national archives or university libraries as needed.

Digital Archiving Policy: NOUS uses the PKP Preservation Network (PN) for digital preservation. These systems back up articles across multiple geographic locations and ensure long-term digital integrity.

Archiving Methods:

1) Digital Archiving

NOUS employs a multi-layered archiving strategy to guarantee the long-term preservation and accessibility of scholarly research:

  1. Server Backups: Daily database backups and weekly full-system backups are performed regularly to ensure data integrity.

  2. LOCKSS & CLOCKSS: The journal has enabled LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) and CLOCKSS (Controlled LOCKSS) systems via OJS. These systems authorize participating libraries to create distributed permanent archives for preservation and restoration purposes.

  3. Persistent Identifiers (DOI): Every published article is assigned a persistent Digital Object Identifier (DOI) through our integration with Zenodo, ensuring long-term findability and citation tracking.

  4. PKP Preservation Network (PN): We utilize the PKP PN to digitally preserve our content in a secure "dark archive." (Note: Full synchronization with this network will commence upon the finalization of the journal's ISSN registration).

  5. Self-Archiving: Authors are strongly encouraged to self-archive the published version of their work in open-access repositories such as Zenodo, OpenAIRE, ResearchGate, or their institutional repositories.

2) Printed Archiving

NOUS is a digital-only publication and does not maintain a regular print edition. However, for long-term preservation:

  • Selected issues or special topics may be physically archived in university libraries
  • Print copies may be retained by the editorial board or relevant academic institutions

Access and Use Conditions: All content is published under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (CC BY-NC-ND) 4.0 International License. Researchers, libraries, and users may download and share articles, but commercial use is not permitted. Authors may freely store their published articles on personal websites, institutional repositories, or preprint platforms.

Disaster Recovery Measures: To ensure data security, the journal takes the following measures:

  • Weekly full backups to prevent loss from server failures
  • Use of firewalls and encryption systems to guard against cyberattacks
  • Implementation of recovery protocols through alternative storage systems in case of server crashes

Future Updates: This archiving policy is regularly reviewed and updated in line with technological advancements and international open access standards. The journal will continue to implement new safeguards and system integrations to enhance content security and sustainable access.

Responsible Unit: NOUS: Journal of Theoretical Psychology [NOUS: Teorik Psikoloji Dergisi]  – Editorial Office

 

E- LICENSE POLICY

Copyright Statement

NOUS: Journal of Theoretical Psychology [NOUS: Teorik Psikoloji Dergisi]  (hereinafter referred to as "NOUS") affirms that all authors retain the copyright of the content they publish in the journal. By submitting to NOUS, authors agree to publish their works under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (CC BY-NC-ND) 4.0 International License. This license allows third parties to use the published version of the work for non-commercial purposes, without alteration, provided appropriate attribution is given. The license aims to promote the dissemination and circulation of scientific research on non-commercial platforms, ensuring the preservation of its original form.

Author Rights and Responsibilities

  • Authors retain the copyright of their published content.
  • Authors grant NOUS the right to publish and distribute their works under the CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license.
  • Authors are responsible for ensuring their articles do not infringe upon the copyrights of third parties.
  • Authors must obtain necessary permissions for any copyrighted material used in their manuscripts.

User Rights

Under the CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license, users may:

  • Share: Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
  • Attribute: Credit the original author(s), provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made.
  • Conditions: No alterations, adaptations, or derivative works are allowed. The content must only be used for non-commercial purposes.

Commercial Use Restriction: Users may not use the material for commercial purposes without the explicit permission of the copyright holder (author or the journal).

Use of Third-Party Copyrighted Material: If a manuscript includes third-party copyrighted materials (e.g., figures, tables, extended quotations), authors must:

  • Ensure such materials are properly licensed or obtain written permission for use.
  • Clearly attribute and cite all third-party materials used.

Storage and Archiving Policy: Authors may store and share their published content on personal websites, institutional repositories, or subject-specific open access platforms. All shared content must comply with the CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license and be hosted on non-commercial platforms only.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the articles published by NOUS are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the journal, its editors, or its publisher. NOUS bears no responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of any claims or information presented in the published content.

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

You can contact us about our publication policies:

NOUS: Journal of Theoretical Psychology [NOUS: Teorik Psikoloji Dergisi]  – Editorial Office

info@nousjournal.org