Journal profile · SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Addicta-The Turkish Journal on Addictions
ISSN 2148-7286 · eISSN 2149-1305 · AVES Yayincilik · Türkiye
Addicta-The Turkish Journal on Addictions: CAS Zone 4 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 0.7 (journal website); diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 121 days (submission to final decision, publisher); acceptance rate 35% (journal website); 78 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Addicta-The Turkish Journal on Addictions is published by AVES Yayincilik and is in Zone 4 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Impact of Technology on Adolescents, Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes and Child Development and Digital Technology, together about 40.9% of its articles. Its main subfields are Clinical Psychology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Addicta: The Turkish Journal on Addictions aims to contribute to the international literature by publishing high-impact content and to become a leading global publication in the field. The journal strives to highlight the universal importance of addiction research, aiming to convert theoretical and practical findings into scientific publications with relevance across borders and disciplines. The scope of the journal is broad and inclusive, encompassing all aspects of addiction ranging from substance use to behavioral patterns. Key topics of interest include, but are not limited to: Substance-Related Addictions: Research on tobacco, alcohol, and narcotic drug dependency, covering epidemiological, biological, and societal aspects. Behavioral Addictions: In-depth analysis of non-substance-related disorders, including gambling, technology, internet, and gaming addictions. Social and Educational Perspectives: Studies on prevention strategies, educational interventions, public policies, and the social determinants of addiction. Applied and Natural Sciences: Research utilizing methodologies from natural and applied sciences to understand addiction mechanisms and develop technological solutions. Multidisciplinary Approaches: Studies aimed at understanding and treating addiction through the integration of health, social, and educational sciences. The journal’s target audience includes researchers, academicians, practitioners, specialists, and students in the fields of health, social, educational, natural, and applied sciences interested in addiction studies from all around the world. Addicta: The Turkish Journal on Addictions is committed to serving as a reliable, innovative, and connecting resource for the global scientific and professional community.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Editor-in-chief Hakan CoşkunolPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Türkiye 36, United States 7, United Kingdom 3, Hungary 3, Germany 1 (56 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Impact of Technology on AdolescentsSocial Sciences25.2%
- Substance Abuse Treatment and OutcomesMedicine8.4%
- Child Development and Digital TechnologySocial Sciences7.4%
- Health and Wellbeing ResearchHealth Professions6.2%
- Gambling Behavior and TreatmentsPsychology5.6%
- Smoking Behavior and CessationMedicine4.6%
- Psychosocial Factors Impacting YouthSocial Sciences4%
- Cyberloafing and Workplace BehaviorSocial Sciences4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Substance Abuse | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Substance Abuse | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 0.7Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 0.8LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 0.8Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.23LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.3LetPub ·
- h-index
- 28OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 76OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.72OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 14.3%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 98.73%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 62LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 558 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 56 | 56 | 12 |
| 2025 | 78 | 78 | 44 |
| 2024 | 58 | 58 | 82 |
| 2023 | 43 | 43 | 106 |
| 2022 | 43 | 43 | 122 |
| 2021 | 43 | 43 | 260 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
121 dayssubmission to final decision · community reports about 21 weeks
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 21 weeksLetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 35%Publisher website ·
- Submission to final decision
- 121 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 28 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 21 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- ≤ 6
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 4,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted10, with length limits
- book reviewThe manuscripts submitted to Addicta: The Turkish Journal on Addictions should be original, have not been published, and not be under review by any other public…main text ≤ 1,000 words · references ≤ 5
- case reportThe manuscripts submitted to Addicta: The Turkish Journal on Addictions should be original, have not been published, and not be under review by any other public…main text ≤ 200 words · abstract ≤ 200 words · references ≤ 20
- case-based reviewCase-based Review 250 Introduction, Case Presentation, Discussion 2500 2 40Length not stated
- editorialThe manuscripts submitted to Addicta: The Turkish Journal on Addictions should be original, have not been published, and not be under review by any other public…main text ≤ 1,000 words · references ≤ 5
- editorial commentsEditorial Comments - Unstructured 1000 - 5Length not stated
- letter to the editorThe manuscripts submitted to Addicta: The Turkish Journal on Addictions should be original, have not been published, and not be under review by any other public…main text ≤ 500 words · references ≤ 5
- original researchThe manuscripts submitted to Addicta: The Turkish Journal on Addictions should be original, have not been published, and not be under review by any other public…Length not stated
- research articleThe manuscripts submitted to Addicta: The Turkish Journal on Addictions should be original, have not been published, and not be under review by any other public…Length not stated
- reviewThe manuscripts submitted to Addicta: The Turkish Journal on Addictions should be original, have not been published, and not be under review by any other public…main text ≤ 250 words · abstract ≤ 250 words · references ≤ 60
- systematic reviewThe manuscripts submitted to Addicta: The Turkish Journal on Addictions should be original, have not been published, and not be under review by any other public…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism, Self-archiving
- AI use Use of Artificial Intelligence
AI tools cannot be listed as authors. Model summary
Addicta: The Turkish Journal on Addictions complies with the current ICMJE and COPE guidelines, and acknowledges the guidance of the Turkish Council of Higher Education in the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted technology. At submission, the authors must disclose whether they used AI-assisted technologies (such as Large Language Models [LLMs], chatbots [eg. ChatGPT], machine l…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship
Changes in authorship after submission require written explanation and signed agreement from all authors; COPE flowcharts are followed. Model summary
Authorship gives credit, assigns responsibility, and implies academic, social, and financial accountability for the published work. Those who substantially contributed to a paper are credited as authors, understand and take on their roles and responsibilities, and are held accountable for published research. The journal’s definition of authorship is based on the recommendations of the Internationa…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Conflicts of Interest
Authors must declare any potential conflict of interest on the Title Page. If there is no conflict, use the standard wording: “The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest to disclose.”
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data Availability Statement
A Data Availability Statement is required on the Title Page. Model summary
All authors are required to include a Data Availability Statement on the Title Page. This statement will be published in the final article. The statement should indicate whether the data are available, where they can be found (e.g., a repository link), or explain why they cannot be shared (e.g., privacy or ethical restrictions). A Data Availability Statement is mandatory for manuscripts that repor…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Ethics committee approval is mandatory for studies on human/animal subjects. Model summary
Ethics Committee Approval: Name of the committee, date, and approval number (mandatory for studies on human/animal subjects).
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Statement
Authors contributing to Addicta: The Turkish Journal on Addictions agree to publish their articles under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). This license permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium or format, including commercial use, provided the original work is properly cited. Authors retain copyright of their work, with first publication rights granted to…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Statement
Addicta: The Turkish Journal on Addictions is an open access journal. All articles are published under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium or format, provided the original work is properly cited. Authors retain copyright of their published article. Open access ensures more reuse and citation, hi…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
A cover letter is required for all submissions. Model summary
A cover letter is required for all submissions, regardless of the article type.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
All accepted manuscripts undergo a final plagiarism screening. Model summary
All accepted manuscripts undergo a final plagiarism screening before entering the layout phase.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Self-archiving Self-Archiving Policy
Addicta: The Turkish Journal on Addictions encourages authors to self-archive their work to maximize the visibility and impact of their research. Consistent with the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), authors are permitted to deposit and share all versions of their article, including: Pre-print (the version submitted before peer review), Post-print (the accepted manuscript after peer re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- AVES Yayincilik
- Country or region
- Türkiye
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2148-7286
- Electronic ISSN
- 2149-1305
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Addicta-The Turkish Journal on Addictions
What CAS zone is Addicta-The Turkish Journal on Addictions in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Addicta-The Turkish Journal on Addictions is in Zone 4 of Medicine, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Substance Abuse. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Addicta-The Turkish Journal on Addictions?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 0.7; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 0.8, h-index 28.
How long does peer review take at Addicta-The Turkish Journal on Addictions?
The publisher reports about 121 days (submission to final decision); authors report an average review time of about 21 weeks; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 35%. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Addicta-The Turkish Journal on Addictions?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≤ 6; Manuscript length: ≤ 4,000 words; Reference style: APA; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Addicta-The Turkish Journal on Addictions based?
Of the 56 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Türkiye (36), United States (7) and United Kingdom (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Addicta-The Turkish Journal on Addictions?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Addicta-The Turkish Journal on Addictions is indexed in ESCI, Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Addicta-The Turkish Journal on Addictions open access, and what is the APC?
Addicta-The Turkish Journal on Addictions is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .