Addicta: the Turkish Journal on Addictions

Aims & Scope

Addicta: The Turkish Journal on Addictions aims to publish studies of the highest scientific and clinical value, and encourages the submission of high-quality research that advances the understanding and treatment of addictions.

Addicta: The Turkish Journal on Addictions covers a wide range of topics related to addiction and related disorders as well as forming a scientific forum by producing quality debate on various disciplines.

The journal is interested in publishing original research that addresses important clinical questions and advances the understanding and treatment of these conditions.

This may include studies on addictions to tobacco, alcohol, drugs, gambling and technology.

Addicta: The Turkish Journal on Addictions publishes research articles, reviews, case reports, case-based reviews, letters to the editors, and book reviews within its scope.

Conference proceedings may also be considered for publication.

The target audience of the journal includes researchers in the area of addiction from health, social, educational, natural and applied sciences fields.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• Web of Science

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, Neuroscience and Psychology, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Medicine, Neuroscience and Psychology, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• The Negative Effects of Digital Technology Usage on Children’s Development and Health

  Citation: 158

  Authors: Rüstem, Emrah, Zeynal, Arzu

• The Virtual World’s Current Addiction: Phubbing

  Citation: 103

  Authors: Engin, Şule Betül, Evren, Pınar, Nalan, Berrak, İlkay, Burcu

• What Would You Do Without Your Smartphone? Adolescents’ Social Media Usage, Locus of Control, and Loneliness as a Predictor of Nomophobia

  Citation: 56

  Authors: Hatica

• The Relationship between Social Media Addiction and Self-Esteem among Turkish University Students

  Citation: 55

  Authors: Özge, Aze

• Examining 0-6 Year Olds’ Use of Technological Devices from Parents’ Points of View

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Neriman, Ayten

• Differences in Problematic Internet Use based on Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Levels

  Citation: 36

  Authors: Hatice, Özkan

• Smartphone Addiction and Associated Psychological Factors

  Citation: 32

  Authors: Claire, Zaheer

• Internet Addiction in Young Adults in Turkey: Loneliness and Virtual-Environment Loneliness

  Citation: 31

  Authors: Durmuş, Füsun

• Facebook YoÄŸunluÄŸu, GeliÅŸmeleri Kaçırma Korkusu ve Akıllı Telefon Bağımlılığı Arasındaki Ä°liÅŸkinin Ä°ncelenmesi

  Citation: 30

  Authors: Zeliha

• Ä°nternet Oyun Oynama BozukluÄŸu ÖlçeÄŸi Kısa Formu’nun (Ä°OOBÖ9-KF) Türkçeye Uyarlanması: Geçerlik ve Güvenirlik Çalışması

  Citation: 27

  Authors: Osman Tolga, Mehmet, Mahmut, Mark D.