Numanlu structures its academic publishing activities around the principles of ethical responsibility, transparency, and the long-term preservation of the scholarly record. At every stage of the publishing process, Numanlu is committed to providing authors, editors, reviewers, and readers with a clear, accessible, and internationally aligned policy framework.

The policies presented on this page collectively define Numanlu’s comprehensive approach to academic publishing, covering publication ethics, open-access principles, copyright and licensing practices, digital archiving and continuity, plagiarism prevention, publication status verification, and data protection.

Numanlu’s publication ethics practices are conducted in accordance with the principles and guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Academic integrity, impartial editorial decision-making, transparency, and a zero-tolerance approach toward ethical misconduct form the foundation of this framework.

All academic content published by Numanlu is made available under an open-access model. Authors retain copyright to their work, while conditions for use and reuse are governed by clear and transparent licensing terms. The long-term accessibility of published content and the integrity of the scholarly record are ensured through established digital archiving infrastructures and international standards.

The current status of published journal articles—including corrections, retractions, and expressions of concern—is communicated transparently through the Crossmark service, allowing readers to verify the authoritative version of the scholarly record.

Numanlu also recognizes the protection of personal data as a core institutional responsibility. Only strictly necessary technical cookies are used on Numanlu’s websites and publishing platforms; no tracking, marketing, or profiling activities are conducted.

The policies defined within this framework articulate the ethical, legal, and operational principles that govern Numanlu’s academic publishing activities. These principles constitute a binding framework for all publishing processes conducted under Numanlu.