Publication Types

1. Research Monograph

Oku Okut Press – Research Monograph Category

The Research Monograph category of Oku Okut Press comprises academic works that offer in-depth scholarly analysis and original contributions on a specific topic. These books are typically single-authored and often stem from extended master’s theses, doctoral dissertations, or independent research projects. Research monographs aim to fill gaps in the literature, propose new theoretical insights, or apply novel methodologies.

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Typically single-authored; may be co-authored in special cases.
Emphasizes theoretical grounding and methodological clarity.
Prioritizes originality, source integrity, and academic rigor.
Serves as a long-term academic reference and scholarly contribution.

This category is suitable for publications in fields such as theology, philosophy, education, sociology, history, and linguistics.

2. Edited Book

Oku Okut Press – Edited Book Category

This category includes multi-authored scholarly volumes compiled under the academic leadership of one or more expert editors. Each chapter is written by a different contributor and provides an original perspective on a shared theme. Editors ensure coherence across the volume and uphold the academic and structural integrity of the work.

Key Features:

Thematically focused around a specific subject or framework.
Each chapter authored independently by a domain expert.
Includes editorial introductions and unified structure.
Scientific accuracy and editorial consistency are ensured.

Ideal for publishing symposium volumes, theoretical collections, and interdisciplinary academic debates.

3. Critical Edition

Oku Okut Press – Critical Edition Category

The Critical Edition category features scholarly editions of historical, classical, or manuscript texts reconstructed through comparative and philological methods. Multiple manuscript versions are meticulously analyzed, and the most authoritative version is produced with detailed scholarly apparatus.

Key Features:

Includes codicological details of each manuscript used.
Transcription principles are explicitly stated.
Contains footnotes, variant readings, and annotations.
Enriched with critical commentary and evaluations.

This category is essential for fields such as Islamic jurisprudence, theology, Sufism, classical literature, and historical philology.

4. Peer-Reviewed Journal

Oku Okut Press – Peer-Reviewed Journal Category

This category includes academic journals that publish content through a double-blind peer review process at regular intervals. These journals follow ethical publication standards (COPE), are open access, and are structured to meet the requirements of national and international indexes.

Key Features:

All content undergoes blind peer review.
Published regularly (e.g., biannual, triannual, quarterly).
Adheres to COPE and academic publishing standards.
Integrated with DOI, ORCID, Crossref, LOCKSS/CLOCKSS systems.

Oku Okut Press ensures academic integrity, transparency, and accessibility across all journal publications.

5. Conference Proceedings Volume

Oku Okut Press – Conference Proceedings Category

This category comprises edited volumes of papers presented at academic events such as conferences, symposia, or workshops. The event name, date, and organizing institution are clearly identified. The book is multi-authored, and each contribution provides original scholarly insight.

Key Features:

Each paper is formatted for individual citation.
Content is reviewed and edited to meet publication standards.
Issued with an ISBN and formal academic structure.
Published open access under CC BY-NC 4.0 license.

This category enhances the visibility and scholarly value of academic event outputs.

6. Academic Handbook

Oku Okut Press – Academic Handbook Category

The Academic Handbook category includes comprehensive reference works that systematically present the core concepts, theories, and methods of a specific academic discipline. Typically multi-authored and edited, these volumes are used in educational and research contexts.

Key Features:

Each chapter is authored by a field expert.
Covers theoretical, methodological, and applied dimensions.
Designed for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels.
Grounded in both national and international scholarship.

Academic handbooks serve as structured knowledge guides and essential references for teaching and research.

7. Translated Book

Oku Okut Press – Translated Book Category

This category includes scholarly or classical works originally written in a non-Turkish language and translated into Turkish in accordance with academic translation standards. All translation rights are secured legally, and translations maintain fidelity to terminology, context, and meaning.

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