Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Journal of Original Studies – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
International • Double-Blind Peer-Reviewed • Diamond Open Access • English & Turkish
Journal of Original Studies (J. Orig. Stud.) is an international, peer-reviewed, Diamond Open Access journal. It covers original and interdisciplinary research across social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, health, and arts.
1. General Information
Q1. What is the scope of the journal?
The journal publishes original theoretical and applied research in diverse fields, including social sciences, natural sciences, education, engineering, health sciences, and culture.
Q2. In which languages do you accept manuscripts?
Manuscripts are accepted in both English and Turkish.
Q3. What is your publication model?
The journal follows a continuous publication model — articles are published online immediately after acceptance without waiting for an entire issue.
2. Article Submission and Fees
Q4. Do you charge any submission or publication fees (APC)?
No. As of 2026, Journal of Original Studies has transitioned to a Diamond Open Access model. There are no submission fees and no article processing charges (APC). The journal is completely free for authors.
Q5. How is the journal sustained without author fees?
The journal is sustained through the support of Holistence Academy and the voluntary contributions of our international editorial board. All costs are covered to ensure that financial barriers never hinder scientific progress.
Q6. What is the copyright and licensing policy?
Authors retain full copyright. All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.
3. Review Process
Q7. How does the review process work?
We employ a rigorous double-blind peer-review system. Each manuscript undergoes initial editorial screening and plagiarism check (via iThenticate) before being sent to independent reviewers.
Q8. What is the average decision time?
Initial editorial decisions take 7-10 days. The full peer-review process typically provides a first decision within 30-45 days.
4. Technical Support
Q9. Who can I contact for support?
For submission system inquiries, contact us at jorigstud@gmail.com or via WhatsApp: +90 530 638 70 17.
Journal of Original Studies is published by Holistence Publications. Under our Diamond OA model, we ensure that science remains free for both authors and readers.
