Kalemname Journal is a peer-reviewed, scientific, and academic journal published online twice a year. The primary objective of the journal is to make a lasting contribution to Turkish intellectual and cultural life by publishing original and scholarly research with academic merit at both national and international levels. Focusing particularly on high-quality studies in the fields of social sciences and religious studies, Kalemname aims to serve as a reliable and reference-worthy academic source in these areas. The journal evaluates submissions rigorously within the framework of universal publishing principles and academic ethical standards, accepting for publication only those studies that offer a meaningful contribution to scholarly knowledge. Kalemname Journal is fundamentally committed to presenting academic works that address essential issues of intellectual life, possess theoretical depth, and contribute meaningfully to their respective fields, following a meticulous peer-review process.

The scope of Kalemname Journal encompasses scholarly publications in the fields of religious studies and the social sciences that possess the potential to contribute to the academic literature. In this regard, the journal welcomes original and field-contributing studies that adhere to scientific standards and publishing principles, and that are prepared within the framework of applicable legal and ethical guidelines. Accordingly, studies may be published in all areas of the social sciences in which academic research is conducted and educational activities are carried out, particularly within the departments and faculties of Theology, Islamic Studies, Religious Sciences, Arts and Sciences, and Humanities and Social Sciences established in Türkiye, provided that they are original, contribute to the field, and comply with current legal regulations, scientific standards, and publishing principles. The primary language of writing and publication in Kalemname Journal is Turkish. However, with the approval of the editorial board, up to 30% of each issue may include works written in English, Arabic, or German. The journal’s target audience consists of academics, researchers, professionals, students, and relevant scholarly and institutional bodies. Articles submitted for publication in Kalemname Journal must be scientific, original, contribute to the relevant field, and adhere to academic conventions in language and style. The journal accepts various types of academic submissions, including original research articles, translations, critical editions, book reviews, research notes, and evaluations of academic events.

Subject Categories

Religious Studies:

• Basic Islamic Studies
• Islamic History and Arts
• Philosophy and Religious Studies

Social Sciences:

• Language, Communication, and Culture
• Education
• Economics
• Philosophy
• Human and Society Studies
• Psychology
• Arts and Literature
• Sociology
• History, Heritage, and Archaeology
• Turkish Language and Literature
• Turkish Folklore

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