About TURCOMAT

Turkish Journal of Computer and Mathematics Education (TURCOMAT) is an international, peer-reviewed, open access scholarly journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research in the fields of computer education, mathematics education, educational technology, and interdisciplinary STEM education.

The journal aims to promote academic research, innovation, and evidence-based educational practices that contribute to the advancement of teaching, learning, curriculum development, and technology integration in education.

The journal welcomes original research articles, review articles, case studies, and theoretical contributions from researchers, educators, academicians, and practitioners worldwide.

Open Access Policy

TURCOMAT follows a full open access publishing model. All published articles are freely and permanently accessible online immediately upon publication without subscription or access charges.

The journal publishes articles under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, reproduction, and adaptation in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Focus and Scope

Mathematics Education

  • Mathematics curriculum and pedagogy
  • Mathematical reasoning and problem-solving
  • Mathematics assessment and evaluation
  • Technology-enhanced mathematics learning
  • Mathematical literacy and numeracy

Computer Science Education

  • Computational thinking and programming education
  • Computer science curriculum development
  • Online and blended learning
  • Educational software and digital learning tools
  • Coding education and computer-assisted instruction

Educational Technology

  • Artificial intelligence in education
  • Mobile and web-based learning systems
  • Digital learning environments
  • Learning analytics and educational data analysis
  • Interactive and technology-supported teaching methods

Interdisciplinary and STEM Education

  • STEM and STEAM education
  • Project-based and inquiry-based learning
  • Computational approaches in education
  • Educational simulations and game-based learning
  • Interdisciplinary educational research

Peer Review Policy

All submissions undergo an initial editorial screening followed by a double-blind peer review process conducted by independent reviewers with relevant expertise.

Editorial decisions are based on:

  • Academic quality
  • Originality
  • Relevance to the journal scope
  • Methodological rigor
  • Ethical compliance

The journal follows internationally recognized publication ethics and editorial standards and maintains editorial independence throughout the review and publication process.

Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions are made independently based solely on academic merit and ethical standards.

Publication Ethics

The journal maintains high standards of publication ethics, originality, and responsible authorship practices.

Conflict of Interest Policy

Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any conflicts of interest related to the publication process.

Anti-Plagiarism Policy

All submitted manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software before peer review.

Corrections & Retractions

Corrections or retractions may be published to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.

AI Policy

AI-generated content should be appropriately disclosed. AI tools cannot be listed as authors.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their published work.

Published articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

APC Policy

TURCOMAT operates under an Article Processing Charge (APC) model to support editorial management, peer review, production, hosting, and long-term accessibility of published content.

Submission and peer review are free of charge. APC payments do not influence editorial decisions or manuscript acceptance.

Repository Policy

Authors may deposit preprint versions, accepted manuscripts, and published versions in repositories with proper citation.

Data Availability Policy

Authors are encouraged to provide data availability statements where applicable.

Accessibility Statement

The journal is committed to improving accessibility and usability for all users.

Digital Preservation

The journal supports long-term digital preservation and accessibility of scholarly content.

Sponsorship Disclosure

The publisher and sponsors do not influence editorial or peer review decisions.

Journal History

TURCOMAT was established in 2009 to support scholarly communication in computer and mathematics education.