Policies

Journal Policies of Contemporary Accounting Perspectives (CAP) set out the editorial, ethical, and open-access standards that apply to authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. CAP follows the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Editorial Process and Peer Review

Peer Review Process
Double-blind review, editorial decisions, and review timeline.
Editorial Workflow
Each stage from submission to publication.
Reviewer Guidelines
Responsibilities, evaluation criteria, and deadlines for reviewers.
Editorial Responsibilities
Roles and duties of the editorial team and advisory board.

Publication Ethics and Research Integrity

Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement
Ethical standards for authors, editors, and reviewers, following COPE.
Plagiarism Policy
Originality requirements and similarity screening.
Conflict of Interest Policy
Disclosure and management of competing interests.
AI Usage Policy
Permitted and prohibited uses of artificial intelligence tools.
Data Availability Policy
Data availability statements and data sharing.
Complaints & Appeals
How to submit a complaint or appeal an editorial decision.
Retraction & Correction Policy
Corrections, retractions, and expressions of concern.

Open Access, Copyright, and Fees

Open Access Policy
Immediate, free access to all published content.
Copyright & Licensing Policy
Authors retain copyright; articles are published under CC BY 4.0.
Publication Fee Policy
No submission, processing, or publication fees.
Archiving Policy
Long-term preservation and author self-archiving.
Privacy Statement
How personal data are processed under KVKK and the GDPR.