Aim & Scope
FPPC is indexed in national databases (Tr-Dizin/ULAKBIM) and international databases (DOAJ and Index Copernicus). The journal accepts submissions in both Turkish and English; however, accepted manuscripts are published only in English. FPPC welcomes articles across all medical disciplines (internal medicine, surgery, basic sciences, etc.) that contribute to the multidisciplinary and biopsychosocial approach of family medicine.
The journal particularly encourages submissions focusing on palliative care, as it aims to advance this field within family medicine. FPPC is dedicated to enhancing the quality of manuscripts through respectful, empathetic communication and constructive editorials adhering to international scientific standards. Moreover, the journal strives to contribute significantly to scientific publishing, family practice, and palliative care.
Editorial Process and Peer Review
It is mandatory for the researcher to keep the data of each research published for 5 years. According to the rules of our publication policy and the international publishing organizations we are involved in, we will be able to ask the authors of the data and analysis programs of some articles from time to time.
Steps of the Peer-Review and Publishing Process
| Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 1-6 |
| With Secretary | With Editor | In Review | With Author | In Review | In Production | Overdue |
| Reviewer Invited | Under Resubmission | Reviewer Invited | With Editor | |||
| Under Review | Under Revision | Under Review | With Author | |||
| Additional Reviews Required | Additional Reviews Required | With Reviewer |
Understanding Manuscript Steps
Editorial Decisions: The handling Academic Editor makes the final decision. The time to render a first decision averages about 45 days, but times vary depending on how long it takes for the editor to receive and assess reviews. The editor considers reviewer feedback and their own evaluation of the manuscript in order to reach a decision. The following decision types are available: Reject, Major revision, Minor revision, Accept. Decisions are communicated to the corresponding author in a formal letter, along with reviewer feedback and any other requirements from the journal office.
Revisions: If the editor feels that your manuscript has the potential to be published, but requires changes, you’ll be invited to revise it. You’ll have 30 days to resubmit the revised manuscript for both a major or a minor revision. In most cases, the revised manuscript is re-assigned to the original Academic Editor. The editor may make a new decision based on their own assessment of the revised manuscript and your response to reviewers or request additional input from external peer reviewers.
Accepted Manuscripts: When the handling editor is satisfied with the scientific aspects of the manuscript, they’ll issue an editorial accept decision. This is a provisional acceptance, pending final checks for formatting and technical requirements. Once the final requirements are fulfilled, the journal office will send a formal accept decision, and your manuscript will move on to production.
Rejected Manuscripts / Appeals: Authors may submit a formal appeal for rejected submissions. Appeal requests must be made in writing to fppc@sernev.com with the word “Appeal” in the subject line. Authors must provide detailed reasons for the appeal and point-by-point responses to the reviewers' and/or Academic Editor's comments.