About the Journal

 

About the Journal

Literary Studies is an open-access, double-blind peer-reviewed academic platform published twice a year (March and September) and accepts literary studies research in English and Turkish. Founded in 2024, the journal is published by Mehmet Şahin and features original research articles and book reviews.

 

Journal Abbreviations and Citation Information

  • ISO 4 Abbreviated Title: LS
  • Citation Abbreviation: literarystudies
  • Official Title (Full Title): Literary Studies

 

Publisher and Establishment Information

  • Publisher: Mehmet Şahin
  • Year Established: 2024
  • Country / City: Türkiye / Antalya

 

Publishing Model and Format

  • Publication Format: Online-only (electronic)
  • Open Access Model: Full Open Access
  • Access Conditions: All content is freely available without subscription, membership, registration, or login. No IP restriction, username, or password is required.

 

ISSN Information

  • e-ISSN (Electronic): 3062-1690

 

Publication Languages

  • Turkish
  • English

 

Peer Review and Evaluation Process

  • Peer Review Type: Double-blind peer review
  • Evaluation Principle: Submissions are evaluated through peer review based on scholarly quality, methodological rigor, engagement with the relevant literature, and contribution to the field.
  • Editorial Workflow (summary): Initial editorial screening → reviewer assignment → peer review reports → author revisions → final decision.

 

Publication Frequency and Issue Information

  • Publication Frequency: Semiannual (2 issues per year)
  • Issue Months: March and September
  • Regularity Principle: Timely publication of issues and regular online release of content are core principles of the editorial planning process.

 

Scope and Article Types

  • Scope: A peer-reviewed academic journal that accepts scholarly studies in literary research in Turkish and English.
  • Publication Types:
    • Original research articles
    • Book reviews
    • Review articles, short communications, special issues

 

Annual Publication Volume

  • Target Output: Publishing approximately 20–25 high-quality research articles per year is adopted as a stability benchmark in the journal’s publication policy.
  • Publication Planning: Editorial and issue planning are carried out to ensure timely publication.

 

DOI Registration and Identification

  • DOI Assignment: DOIs are assigned to all articles via Crossref.
  • DOI Prefix: 10.29228

 

Open Access and Fee Policy (APC / Charges)

  • Open Access: Yes (full OA)
  • Article Processing Charges (APC): None. No publication fees are requested under any name.
  • Additional Charges (submission, page, color, editorial processing, language editing, membership, etc.): None
  • Advertising / Sponsorship: Not accepted

 

Copyright and Open Access License

  • Copyright: Authors retain the copyright of their work.
  • License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
  • Reuse: Sharing and reuse are permitted provided that proper attribution is given.

 

Publication Ethics, Plagiarism, and Malpractice Policy

Literary Studies adopts a zero-tolerance policy toward ethical violations such as plagiarism, data fabrication/falsification, undisclosed conflicts of interest, and inappropriate authorship practices.

  • Similarity / Plagiarism Screening: Similarity checks are performed using iThenticate or equivalent tools.
  • Handling of Misconduct: In suspected cases, an editorial investigation is conducted; where necessary, correction, retraction, and notification procedures are implemented.

 

Archiving and Long-Term Digital Preservation

  • Digital Archiving Policy: LOCKSS
  • Purpose: To ensure long-term accessibility and preserve content integrity.

 

Website and Content Access

  • Journal Website: https://litstud.com/index.jsp
  • Access: All content is provided on the website as open access; no login or subscription is required.

 

Contact and Editorial Office

  • Editorial Contact Email: literarystudiesinfo@gmail.com
  • Institutional / Mailing Address: Akdeniz University, Faculty of Theology, Konyaaltı, Antalya, Türkiye
  • Journal Owner / Managing Editor: Assoc. Prof. Mehmet Şahin