THE PEER-REVIEWING PROCEDURE

The editorial board welcomes both fundamental and applied research articles in various branches of apparel and textile technology and technical textiles. Articles should be comprehensive reports of significant results or conclusions. Tekstil ve Konfeksiyon publishes original research on all aspects of apparel and textile technology and technical textiles, which have not been or are not to be copyrighted, classified, or submitted for publication elsewhere.
All submitted manuscripts are treated as confidential. They are usually reviewed by at least 2 anonymous experts selected by the editorial board. Additionally, authors are invited to recommend reviewers.

The manuscript will be accepted for publication provided reviews are favorable. In case of diversified opinions of the reviewers, the Editorial boards will bring a final decision. The corresponding author is notified as soon as possible of the editor’s decision to accept, reject, or request revision of manuscripts. After the reviewing process, author(s) have to accomplish their corrections within 1 month.

When the final revised manuscript is completely acceptable according to the format and criteria, it is scheduled for publication in the next available issue.
If the Editorial Board considers the errors in the contents or the presentation of the paper; the paper will be returned to the author to correct and complete.
Manuscripts must not have been copyrighted, classified, or submitted for publication elsewhere. All original journal articles are copyrighted in the name of the publisher. All original articles accepted for publication must be accompanied by the application form.

Tekstil ve Konfeksiyon presents peer-reviewed original research articles from leading research organizations, universities, industrial laboratories, government research centers, and independent researchers.

In the manuscripts submitted to the Journal, the ethics and responsibilities of the author(s), reviewer(s), editorial board, and editor(s) are taken into consideration in accordance with the Committee on Publication Ethics-COPE (https://publicationethics.org/).

The journal may use plagiarism detection software to screen the submissions. If plagiarism is identified, the COPE guidelines on plagiarism will be followed.
https://publicationethics.org/guidance/Guidelines

AUTHOR(S)

Author(s) should ensure that:

• They should prepare their manuscript according to the instruction rules of the Journal given at https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/tekstilvekonfeksiyon/writing-rules and upload the filled Copyright Form with the manuscript file.
• Their work has not been previously published and has been submitted only to the journal.
• They adhere to all research ethics guidelines of their discipline, particularly where human or animal subjects are involved. If necessary, the Ethics Committee Approval file should be uploaded to the system in addition to the manuscript file.
• Where the material is taken from other sources (including their own published writing) the source is clearly cited and that where appropriate permission is obtained.
• Their work does not infringe on any rights of others, including privacy rights and intellectual property rights.
• Their data is their own or that they have permission to use data reproduced in their paper.
• Any real or apparent conflicting or competing interest is clearly stated on the submission of their paper (this would include funding assistance).
• They contact the Editor to identify and correct any material errors upon discovery, whether prior or subsequent to publication of their work
• Authorship of the paper is accurately represented, including ensuring that all individuals credited as authors participated in the actual authorship of the work and that all who participated are credited and have given consent for publication.
• During the review process, they should apply to the editorial board with the approval of all co-authors, if there is a need for a revision in the authors’ information (adding/removing of an author, changing the order of authors, etc.).

REVIEWER(S)

Reviewer(s) should:

• Only agree to evaluate studies related to their specialty.
• Return reviews within the designated timeframe.
• Maintain the confidentiality of the review process.
• Conduct themselves fairly and impartially.
• İmmediately alert the journal editor of any real or potential competing interest that could affect the impartiality of their reviewing and decline to review where appropriate.
• Report any potentially unethical behavior or content to the editor via e-mail.
• Use thoughtful and constructive language. Hostile or derogatory comments are not acceptable.

EDITORIAL BOARD

The members of the editorial board should:
• Ensure that they are familiar with journal policies and developments in regular meetings and announcements.
• Be qualified and able to contribute to the journal.
• Evaluate studies impartially and independently.
• Be transparent about real or apparent competing interests.
• Contact and hold regular meetings with the editor regarding the development of editorial policies and other aspects of journal management.

EDITOR(S)

Editor(s) should:

• Endeavor to meet the needs of readers and authors;
• Maintain continuous development to improve the quality of the journal;
• Consistently work to ensure quality;
• Demonstrate clarity and transparency with any necessary corrections or explanations.
• Maintain and promote consistent ethical policies for the Journal.
• Oversee and act to enforce those policies as needed in a fair and consistent manner.
• Ensure the confidentiality of the review process.
• Take the necessary remarks and precautions for the reviewer(s) to evaluate the article in a timely, impartial and scientific manner.
• Guide the reviewer(s) in the review process and provide the requested information by the reviewer(s).
• Respond to all complaints in a timely and comprehensive manner.
work with authors, reviewers, and Editorial Board members as necessary to ensure they are sufficiently advised regarding their journals’ ethics and publishing policies and that the journal’s stewardship on ethical matters is fair, unbiased, and timely.
• Exercise the highest standards of personal integrity in their work as editor of the journal,
• Ensure that any conflicts of interest between authors, reviewers, or other editors are disclosed and managed appropriately to provide an independent and impartial process.
• Take action against any allegations of possible misconduct. In addition to conducting a rigorous and objective investigation of complaints, the editor is expected to share the findings and conclusions.
• Ensure that human and animal rights were protected in the studies submitted for publication.
• Protect intellectual property and defend the rights of the journal and author(s). In addition, the editor is to take the necessary measures to prevent any violation of the intellectual property rights of others in journal publications.