Journal profile
Istanbul Gelisim Universitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi
ISSN 2148-4287 · eISSN 2148-7189 · Istanbul Gelisim University Press · Turkey
Istanbul Gelisim Universitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 197 days (submission to final decision, publisher); 76 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Istanbul Gelisim Universitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi is published by Istanbul Gelisim University Press. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior, International Relations and Foreign Policy and Environmental Sustainability in Business, together about 22.6% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
As a multidisciplinary journal, the Istanbul Gelişim University Journal of Social Sciences aims to publish high-quality and innovative academic research. The journal focuses on original articles that provide both theoretical and applied contributions across a wide range of disciplines, including administrative sciences, economics, political science, sociology, business administration, logistics, psychology, statistics, communication sciences, philosophy, and public relations. The primary objective of the journal is to publish research that introduces diverse perspectives on social, economic, and administrative issues while developing innovative approaches to address these challenges. Published articles are expected to be grounded in a solid theoretical framework and to provide concrete contributions through the use of original research methodologies. Furthermore, the studies that foster interdisciplinary interaction and aim to build new bridges between different fields receive particular interest. The journal highly values in-depth reviews of contemporary issues, research offering methodological innovations, and articles that discuss specific topics from multiple perspectives. All submitted works must adhere to scientific ethical principles and meet the highest academic writing standards. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Social Sciences, scientific articles within the framework of the topics of ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES, BUSINESS, COMMUNICATION, ECONOMICS, LOGISTICS, PHILOSOPHY, POLITICAL SCIENCES, PSYCHOLOGY, PUBLIC RELATIONS, SOCIOLOGY, STATISTICS are published.Important NoticeScientific articles with ARCHEOLOGY, ARCHITECTURE, EDUCATION, FINE ARTS, HISTORY, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, LAW, LINGUISTICS and LITERATURE are not published.IGUJSS publishes theoretical and empirical studies, book reviews and annotated bibliographies. IGUJSS has an international editorial and advisory boards and publishes articles in Turkish and English languages.Effective from January 1, 2026, only English manuscripts will be considered for evaluation. Last Update Time: April 28, 2026 Period Months April October
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 3%); most named Türkiye 16, United Kingdom 5, Norway 2, Mainland China 1, Sweden 1 (30 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Job Satisfaction and Organizational BehaviorBusiness, Management and Accounting9.2%
- International Relations and Foreign PolicySocial Sciences7.4%
- Environmental Sustainability in BusinessBusiness, Management and Accounting5.9%
- Historical Turkish StudiesSocial Sciences5.6%
- Monetary Policy and Economic ImpactEconomics, Econometrics and Finance5.3%
- Employee Performance and ManagementSocial Sciences4.8%
- Digital Marketing and Social MediaSocial Sciences3.9%
- Media and Digital CommunicationComputer Science3.9%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
SSCIScopusPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, TR Dizin
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
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
- h-index
- 13OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 27OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.56OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 490 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 86 | 86 | 176 |
| 2025 | 76 | 76 | 211 |
| 2024 | 52 | 52 | 154 |
| 2023 | 51 | 51 | 148 |
| 2022 | 41 | 41 | 132 |
| 2021 | 30 | 30 | 110 |
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
197 dayssubmission to final decision · community reports about 8 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 8 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 16 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to final decision
- 197 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication
- 136 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 25 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-NC-ND | |
| 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
- ≥ 5
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 7,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
Article types accepted7, with length limits
- article invitationArticle InvitationLength not stated
- book reviewArticle Type Abstract Structure AbstractKeywordsFull Text TablesFiguresReferencesGuidelines Research - Aim- Method- Findings- Conclusion250 words5-77000 words1-…Length not stated
- editorialArticle Type Abstract Structure AbstractKeywordsFull Text TablesFiguresReferencesGuidelines Research - Aim- Method- Findings- Conclusion250 words5-77000 words1-…Length not stated
- research articleResearch ArticleLength not stated
- review-7 1-7 30 Template: Word Guideline: PDF Review No structure 150 words 5-7 8000 words 1-10 1-10 80 Book Review No structure Book Introduction Nomain text ≤ 8,000 words
- review articleThe abstract should clearly and concisely present the main points and findings of the review. It should include the study’s purpose, key findings, and conclusio…Length not stated
- translated articleTranslated ArticleLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- Authorship
APA JARS and APA style required. Model summary
Articles submitted to the journal must be written following the APA Journal Article Reporting Standards (JARS) and formatted according to APA style and grammar guidelines.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability
Data and method transparency policy. Model summary
This policy aims to support transparency in data and methodology for articles published in our journal. Authors are expected to share their data and methods clearly to enhance the understandability and reproducibility of research findings.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Adheres to COPE ethical policies. Model summary
The Istanbul Gelişim University Journal of Social Sciences adheres to the ethical policies of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Open Access, Copyright and Licensing Policy
CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license. Model summary
The detailed policy on our journal’s open access, copyright, and licensing can be click here.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access, Copyright and Licensing Policy
The detailed policy on our journal’s open access, copyright, and licensing can be click here.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Double-blind peer review. Model summary
Articles undergo a rigorous and impartial double-blind peer-review process.
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
- Istanbul Gelisim University Press
- Country or region
- Turkey
- Language
- English, French, Turkish, Russian, German
- ISSN
- 2148-4287
- Electronic ISSN
- 2148-7189
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Istanbul Gelisim Universitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi
How long does peer review take at Istanbul Gelisim Universitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi?
The publisher reports about 197 days (submission to final decision); authors report an average review time of about 8 weeks. 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 Istanbul Gelisim Universitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≥ 5; Manuscript length: ≤ 7,000 words; Reference style: APA; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not 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 Istanbul Gelisim Universitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi based?
Of the 30 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 3%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Türkiye (16), United Kingdom (5) and Norway (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Istanbul Gelisim Universitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Istanbul Gelisim Universitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi is indexed in DOAJ. The journal's website also lists SSCI and Scopus; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Istanbul Gelisim Universitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi open access, and what is the APC?
Istanbul Gelisim Universitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 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, OpenAlex, Publisher website, 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: .