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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • I prepare my manuscript according to the Authors Guidelines.
  • I confirm that the submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
  • I confirm that I prepared my article according to the Manuscript Template.
  • I confirm that the manuscript includes a description of all necessary ethics according to Code of ethics for Authors.
  • I confirm that the manuscript has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • I confirm that the authors hold full responsibility against issues of copyright infringement, plagiarism, or other breaches. Therefore, manuscripts including other work or third-party copyright material must contain permission or sufficient acknowledgment.
  • I confirm that the authors hold full responsibility for obtaining permission from copyright holders for reproducing any illustrations, tables, figures, or lengthy quotations previously published elsewhere.
  • I confirm that references and citations were shown according to APA 7 referencing style.
  • I confirm that after the editorial decision I will not be able to add any authors.
  • I confirm that all authors agree to the above terms. As a corresponding author, this is my responsibility.

Author Guidelines

Ege Scholar Journal (ESJ) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal. Authors are required to follow the guidelines below to ensure an efficient review and production process.

1. Types of Manuscripts
ESJ considers the following submission types:
• Research Articles (original empirical or theoretical studies)
• Review Articles (systematic reviews, meta-analyses, critical reviews)
• Short Communications (brief reports with clear contributions)

2. Scope
ESJ publishes work in:
• Economics
• Business and Management
• Law and Public Policy
• Arts, Culture, and Creative Industries
Submissions must demonstrate relevance to the journal’s scope and provide a clear scholarly contribution.

3. Originality and Publication Ethics
• Submissions must be original, not previously published, and not under consideration elsewhere.
• Authors must ensure academic integrity, proper citation practices, and avoidance of plagiarism.
• Any use of AI tools must not replace author responsibility for originality, accuracy, and proper referencing. Authors remain fully accountable for all content.

4. Manuscript Structure (Recommended)
Manuscripts should generally include:
• Title
• Author names, affiliations, and ORCID iDs (recommended/required if enabled)
• Abstract (150–250 words)
• Keywords (4–6 keywords)
• Introduction
• Literature Review / Theoretical Background (as appropriate)
• Methodology / Materials and Methods (as appropriate)
• Results / Findings
• Discussion
• Conclusion and Implications
• References

5. Formatting Requirements
• Language: English (clear academic style)
• File type: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) is recommended
• Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
• Line spacing: 1.5
• Page numbers: required
• Tables and figures: must be titled, numbered, and referenced in the text; include sources where applicable.

6. References and Citation Style
ESJ uses the APA (7th edition) style of referencing.
• In-text citations and reference lists must follow APA 7 consistently.
• Where available, include DOI or URL for referenced sources.

7. Data, Methods, and Transparency
• Empirical studies should describe data sources, sampling, variables, instruments, and analysis clearly.
• Authors are encouraged to provide access to datasets, instruments, or supplementary materials when possible (subject to ethical and legal constraints).

8. Ethical Approval and Consent (When Applicable)
For research involving human participants, personal data, or sensitive information:
• Provide a statement on ethics approval (institutional review) and informed consent where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with relevant data protection and ethical standards.

9. Conflicts of Interest and Funding
Authors must disclose:
• Any potential conflicts of interest (financial or non-financial)
• Funding sources and grant numbers (if applicable)

10. Peer Review
ESJ applies a double-blind peer-review process.
Authors should prepare their manuscript to support blind review by removing identifying information from the main file when required (e.g., names, acknowledgements, self-identifying references).

11. Submission Process
• Authors must register/log in and submit via the journal’s online system.
• During the submission, complete all required metadata (title, abstract, keywords, and author details).
• Upload the manuscript file and any supplementary files (tables, figures, datasets, appendices) where relevant.

12. Open Access, Copyright, and Licence
• All published content is open access.
• Authors retain copyright.
• Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license.

For questions, please contact the journal office using the contact information listed on the journal website.

Research Articles

Research articles publish original, unpublished research of high scientific quality. All submissions undergo double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers. Manuscripts must include a structured abstract, keywords, and complete references in APA 7th edition. Authors are required to follow research ethics standards (where applicable: ethics approval, informed consent, and data integrity) and to disclose conflicts of interest and funding. The journal applies plagiarism screening prior to review and reserves the right to reject submissions that do not meet ethical or methodological standards.

Copyright Notice

Authors retain the copyright to their work and grant Ege Scholar Journal (ESJ) the right to first publication.
All articles published in ESJ are made immediately available as open access and are distributed under the Creative Commons “Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)” license. This licence permits use, sharing, adaptation, distribution, and reproduction in any medium or format, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original author(s) and the source, a link to the licence is provided, and any changes are indicated.
By submitting a manuscript to ESJ, the author(s) confirm that the work is original, has not been published previously, and is not under consideration elsewhere.

Privacy Statement

All users of this website can trust EGE Scholar Journal to protect their privacy and personal data. Any personal information provided or generated through the use of this journal platform—including, but not limited to, names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, ORCID iDs, correspondence details, and submission-related information—will be collected and processed solely for legitimate scholarly publishing purposes.

1. Purpose of Processing

Personal data are used strictly to support the journal’s operations, including:

  • user registration and account administration;

  • manuscript submission, editorial handling, and peer review management;

  • communication with authors, reviewers, and editors;

  • publication production and dissemination;

  • indexing, archiving, and preservation services where applicable.

2. Confidentiality and Access Control

Access to personal data is limited to authorised journal personnel (e.g., editors, section editors, editorial assistants) and is granted only where necessary to perform editorial and publishing functions. The journal does not sell, rent, or trade personal data to third parties for advertising or marketing purposes.

3. Peer Review and Anonymity

The journal processes peer-review data in accordance with its review policy. Where double-blind peer review is applied, the journal takes reasonable measures to minimise disclosure of identities within the review workflow and related communications.

4. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

To support scholarly communication and long-term preservation, the journal may share selected publication metadata (e.g., article title, author names, affiliations, abstracts, keywords, references, DOI and ORCID IDs where provided) with indexing and preservation partners and infrastructure services (e.g., DOI registration agencies, Google Scholar, OpenAIRE, PKP PN/LOCKSS). Such sharing is limited to what is necessary for dissemination, indexing, and preservation and does not include marketing use.

5. Data Retention

Personal data are retained only for as long as necessary to support editorial, publishing, and record-keeping requirements, including maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record. Some information may need to be retained for auditability, dispute resolution, or legal compliance.

6. User Rights and Requests

Users may request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal data, subject to applicable legal requirements and the journal’s obligations to preserve the scholarly record. Requests should be submitted via the official contact information provided on the journal website.

7. Consent

By registering with this journal and using the website, users acknowledge and consent to the collection and processing of their personal data as described in this privacy statement.