Author's Responsibilities

Nesir: Journal of Literary Studies considers authorship not only as the production of a text but also as a domain of obligation within the framework of academic ethics and public trust. Therefore, authors bear primary responsibility for the scientific validity and ethical integrity of the work they submit.

Authorship Criteria

Authorship rights are granted exclusively to individuals who meet all of the following criteria:

  • Have made a significant intellectual contribution to the theoretical framework, methodology, or analysis of the study;
  • Have actively participated in drafting the manuscript or critically revising it;
  • Have approved the final version of the text for publication;
  • Agree to take personal responsibility for all aspects of the work.

Listing individuals who do not meet these criteria as authors (gift authorship) or excluding those who do (ghost authorship) constitutes a serious ethical violation.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

  • AI tools cannot be listed as authors. Responsibility for the work lies solely with human contributors. Only individuals can be identified as authors.
  • If any AI tool was used in preparing the work, this must be transparently disclosed. The name, version, and scope of the AI contribution (e.g., language editing, text generation, idea development) must be clearly indicated in the Acknowledgments section.
  • Authors are fully responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and compliance with ethical standards of all content in the manuscript, including sections produced with the assistance of AI. Accordingly, any ethical violations arising from AI use remain solely the authors’ responsibility.

Originality and Transparency

Authors should submit only original work that has not been previously published and is not under consideration elsewhere. Use of others’ work must be properly cited.

  • Previously published data or content may be used only with explicit citation and, where necessary, appropriate permissions.
  • If the text includes content based on translations or secondary sources, this must be clearly stated.

Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any personal, academic, institutional, or financial relationships that could affect the evaluation or publication of the manuscript.

  • All funding, sponsorship, or consultancy support must be clearly indicated.
  • Potential conflicts of interest may be assessed by the editors if deemed to affect the objectivity of the submission.

Data Sharing and Transparency

Authors should be prepared to share any datasets, analysis notes, visual materials, or digital appendices used in the research to ensure the reproducibility and verifiability of their findings.

  • Where data sharing is required, it is recommended that authors make the data publicly accessible.
  • If there are data that cannot be shared (due to ethical, copyright, or confidentiality reasons), this must be explained and justified.

If any breach of these responsibilities is identified, the editorial board of Nesir will implement ethical violation procedures and, if necessary, inform the relevant institution.