Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University (BEUN) has achieved another significant success that enhances its international visibility and academic strength in scientific publishing. The Medical Journal of Western Black Sea, published by BEUN, has been indexed by the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), one of the world's prestigious indexes featuring high-quality, peer-reviewed open-access academic journals.
Being indexed in DOAJ, which is regarded as one of the key indicators of quality, transparency, and accessibility in scientific publishing, will strengthen the international academic visibility of the Medical Journal of Western Black Sea while also making a significant contribution to ensuring that the scientific studies published in the journal reach a broader global audience of researchers.
Its Scientific Quality Has Been Internationally Recognized
First published in 2017, the Medical Journal of Western Black Sea continues its publication life as an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal published by Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University. Published in both Turkish and English, the journal is issued three times a year in April, August, and December. Featuring original research articles, reviews, case reports, and letters to the editor in the fields of basic medical sciences, clinical medical sciences, and surgical sciences, the journal aims to contribute to the advancement of medical science by adhering to the principles of scientific ethics, impartiality, and academic quality. The Medical Journal of Western Black Sea, which is currently indexed in TR Dizin, has now also been accepted by DOAJ. This development is regarded as an important indication that the journal's publication policy, scientific standards, and editorial processes comply with international standards.
A Scientific Bridge Extending from the Western Black Sea to the World
The Medical Journal of Western Black Sea continues its mission of serving as a reliable scientific resource for researchers, academics, and healthcare professionals working in the field of medicine. The journal provides a platform for sharing studies that contribute to clinical practice, innovations in diagnosis and treatment, and experimental and observational research with the scientific community, while also serving as an important academic platform for young researchers.
Rector Özölçer: “This Achievement Is a Strong Reflection of Our University's Scientific Vision”
Commenting on the inclusion of the Medical Journal of Western Black Sea in DOAJ, BEUN Rector Prof. Dr. İsmail Hakkı Özölçer stated:
“We take great pride and satisfaction in the acceptance of the Medical Journal of Western Black Sea, which conveys our University's scientific knowledge and expertise to the international academic community, by DOAJ, one of the world's most prestigious open-access indexes. This development is an important indication that the publication quality, editorial processes, and scientific standards of our journal have gained international recognition.
We attach great importance to ensuring that scientific research reaches wider audiences and contributes to humanity’s collective body of knowledge. The indexing of our journal in DOAJ is one of the significant achievements attained in line with our University's internationalization goals. On this occasion, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to our Editor-in-Chief, Associate Professor Dr. Emrah Keskin, our section editors, reviewers, authors, and all members of our publication team whose dedicated efforts have contributed to bringing our journal to this point. Scientific publishing requires great dedication, meticulous effort, and teamwork. We will continue our work with determination to further strengthen the position of the Medical Journal of Western Black Sea in the international academic arena, increase its scientific impact, and ensure its inclusion in higher-level indexes. I wholeheartedly believe that we will achieve even greater successes in line with our University's mission of producing, sharing, and shaping the future through high-quality scientific knowledge.”