Publication Policy
• The submitted manuscript must not have been published elsewhere or be under review in any other journal. All authors listed in the manuscript must have reviewed and approved the study. The journal is not responsible for disputes among authors regarding the order of authorship.
• The Copyright Transfer Form must be uploaded with the manuscript .The signature of the corresponding author is mandatory.
• Forest and Wood Science is an open-access journal subject to peer review and does not charge any fees under any name.
• The journal is published regularly twice a year (in July and December) and does not issue special or supplementary editions.
• Forest and Wood Science follows a double-blind peer review process.
• Suitable studies are sent to at least two independent reviewers for scientific evaluation. If one of the reviewers states that the study "does not contribute scientifically" or is "below average," a third reviewer is assigned. The final decision regarding publication rests with the Editor, and this decision is final.
• All articles published in the journal are archived and stored in PDF format in the TÜBİTAK-ULAKBİM database.
• Submitted manuscripts are first evaluated by the Editor-in-Chief. Studies that do not fit within the journal’s scope are rejected at this stage.
• The manuscript should be inspected for plagiarism detection. A similarity report obtained from Turnitin or iThenticate must be uploaded. Excluding the reference section, the similarity rate must not exceed 20%. The responsibility for the plagiarism assessment of the uploaded publication lies with the authors. Journal does not accept any responsibility.

Ethical Principles
Responsibilities of the Editor
• The Editor-in-Chief has the final authority to decide whether a manuscript is published or rejected, evaluating its significance, originality, clarity, scientific validity, and relevance to the journal’s scope.
• The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for coordinating the editorial team’s work to ensure the smooth progress of the editorial process.
• Editors must ensure the objective evaluation of manuscripts and consider any potential conflicts of interest or affiliations between editors, reviewers, and authors.
• Editors maintain effective communication with all parties involved in the publication process and organize periodic meetings to ensure a productive workflow.
• Editors are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of personal information in manuscripts under review, ensuring the security of the personal data of authors, reviewers, and readers.

Responsibilities of Reviewers
• Reviewers must immediately inform the editors if they identify any conflicts of interest or affiliations during the evaluation process.
• Reviewers who accept the evaluation should review the manuscript within the specified timeframe and submit their opinions on time while keeping all related information confidential.
• If a reviewer believes they lack the necessary expertise to assess a manuscript or cannot provide feedback within the given period, they must promptly inform the editor and withdraw from the review process.
• Reviewers should examine the originality of the manuscript and notify the editor immediately if they detect plagiarism or suspect plagiarism.
• During the review process, reviewers must adhere to scientific standards, maintain an impartial and consistent approach, avoid personal criticisms, and use respectful language.
• Reviewers must express all their comments and questions to the authors and the manuscript in a clear, understandable, and precise manner.
Responsibilities of Authors
• Authors must not submit the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously.
• Submitted manuscripts must be prepared in accordance with the journal's writing guidelines, uploaded to the system in the specified format, and the review process should be closely monitored.
• Authors must ensure that their submitted work is original. If they have used other studies in their research, they must provide proper citations and clearly indicate their sources, avoiding plagiarism and any form of ethical violations.
• If an author identifies a significant error or inaccuracy in their published work, they must immediately notify the journal editor and collaborate with the editor to correct or retract the manuscript.