hakemli

Hakemli is a Turkish adjective meaning “refereed” or “peer-reviewed,” used to describe scholarly work and publication venues that have undergone evaluation by independent experts before acceptance. In academic practice, a hakemli publication has been assessed by hakemler (referees or reviewers) to judge the quality, validity, and originality of the work, as well as its contribution to the field.

The typical process involves submitting a manuscript to a journal or conference, an initial editorial screening, and the assignment of one or more reviewers. Reviewers examine aspects such as study design, methods, data analysis, ethics, and clarity of reporting, and provide recommendations or required revisions. After authors respond to feedback and revise the manuscript, editors make a final decision to accept, request further revisions, or reject. The hakemli label signals to readers and databases that the work has undergone quality control and external evaluation.

Variations exist within peer review, including single-blind, double-blind, and open peer review, which differ in the visibility of authors and reviewers. Publications in hakemli venues are often indexed in international databases and may carry greater perceived credibility, though standards differ by field and region. In Turkey and other Turkish-speaking contexts, hakemli publishing is frequently referenced in academic evaluation guidelines, influencing promotions and funding decisions. Non-peer-reviewed works are described as hakemsiz and are typically not regarded as authoritative in formal assessments. Overall, hakemli denotes a quality-control mechanism in scholarly communication that prioritizes rigorous evaluation and transparent reporting.