Nesir: Journal of Literary Studies is a biannual, double-blind peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal that publishes scholarly research on literature in Turkish and English. Established in October 2021, the journal features research articles and book reviews.
The journal derives its name from a foundational concept that has enabled intellectual and formal transformations throughout the historical development of literature. In classical Arabic, Persian, and Ottoman literatures, nesir (نثر) was often regarded as secondary; however, especially in the nineteenth century, it evolved into a form that carried the discursive diversity of literature and its multilayered relationship with the pursuit of truth, emerging through encounters between Western narrative forms and local literary traditions. In this respect, prose became a space in which aesthetic experience, historical continuity, and intellectual expression were reconstituted. Accordingly, nesir represents a critical ground that explores the permeability and dialogue between literature and thought, poetry and construction, metaphor and truth, form and meaning, and literary language and public discourse. In the contemporary literary landscape—reshaped by digitalization, speed, and the regime of information—nesir also embodies a forward-looking projection capable of responding to the fragmented, multilayered, and interdisciplinary nature of modern literary practices. By publishing works that sustain this orientation both theoretically and historically, the journal transforms the literary invitation implied in its name into its editorial policy.
Journal Title and Abbreviations
Full title of the journal: Nesir: Edebiyat Araştırmaları Dergisi
English title: Nesir: Journal of Literary Studies
Standard short title: Nesir
Citation abbreviation: Nesir
ISSN Information
Nesir is published electronically. However, during the formal registration process, a print ISSN was also obtained; in this context, only the first issue (Issue 1: October 2021) was published in a limited print edition.
Peer Review Policy
Research articles submitted to Nesir: Journal of Literary Studies are evaluated through a double-blind peer review process by at least two independent reviewers who are experts in the relevant field.
The journal is committed to editorial independence, the management of conflicts of interest, and transparency in decision-making processes. All reviewers are expected to adhere to ethical responsibilities including impartiality, confidentiality, disclosure of any conflicts of interest, respect for intellectual property rights, and acknowledgment of others’ contributions. Timely and constructive completion of reviews is encouraged.
In this context, the journal adopts the “Ethical Guidelines for Peer Reviewers” published by the (COPE) Committee on Publication Ethics.
Publication Frequency and Article Volume
Nesir is published twice a year, in April and October. The April issues are open to original research articles without any thematic restrictions, in line with the journal’s aims and scope. The October issues are dedicated to dossier topics prepared around a specific conceptual or theoretical theme. In dossier issues, submissions unrelated to the dossier topic may also be included.
As a measure of editorial consistency, the journal has adopted the goal of publishing an average of 20–25 high-quality research articles each year. The journal is committed to ensuring timely and regular open access to published content and, in this regard, maintains a publication schedule designed to meet the expectations of both authors and readers.
Content Access
Nesir is a fully open-access journal. All published content is freely available on the journal’s website https://nesirdergisi.com without requiring any subscription, user login, or registration process.
Therefore, no IP authentication, username, or password is needed to access the content. All users can directly and unrestrictedly access the published materials.