Organized by TÜBİTAK ULAKBİM as part of International Open Access Week “Open Access Initiatives and New Processes at DergiPark” The event, titled [Title], was held on October 22, 2026, at the TÜBİTAK Presidency Feza Gürsey Conference Hall.

The event, which addressed current developments in open science and open access, national and international practices, and new processes in scholarly publishing, brought together academics, researchers, journal editors, librarians, and experts working in the field of scholarly publishing.

The event, which began with an opening address by Mehmet Mirat Satoğlu, Director of TÜBİTAK ULAKBİM, highlighted efforts to promote open science, enhance access to scientific knowledge, and develop national research infrastructures.

Various Aspects of Open Science and Open Access Were Discussed

During the program’s first session, Bekir Çengelci, Deputy Director of TÜBİTAK ULAKBİM, shared current trends and data on open access publishing in Turkey and around the world with the participants. The presentation addressed the current state of open access publishing and its development trends.

Dr. Ramazan Turgut of Mardin Artuklu University, who serves as Managing Editor and Turkey Representative for DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals), delivered a presentation titled “The Hidden Cost of Open Knowledge: International Infrastructures and Turkey,” in which he assessed the international infrastructures supporting open science and their importance for Turkey.

Dr. Rafet Orçun Madran, a lecturer in the Department of Information and Records Management at Hacettepe University who has been conducting research in the field of open science and open access for many years, in his presentation titled “Open Licenses and Copyright,” discussed the role of open licenses and copyright in the processes of sharing and reusing scientific content.

Prof. Dr. Umut Al, a faculty member in the Department of Information and Records Management at Hacettepe University, known for his work in scientific communication, bibliometrics, and open access, discussed in his presentation titled “Institutional Open Archives” the contributions of institutional open archives to the preservation, enhancing their visibility, and ensuring their accessibility.”.

Emphasis Was Placed on the Management and Sharing of Research Data

As part of the event, from the national open science infrastructures developed by TÜBİTAK ULAKBİM Aperta‘A video titled “The Journey of Research Data,” which explores the role of [organization] in sharing research data, was also presented to the participants.

In the final segment of the morning session, Dr. Hatice Mahur Turan presented the work being conducted on open access processes and data management plans under the TÜBİTAK Research Support Programs Presidency (ARDEB). The presentation emphasized the role and importance of the systematic management and sharing of research data within the open science ecosystem.

DergiPark’s New Article Workflow Management System Was Unveiled

During the afternoon session of the event, DergiPark—one of Turkey’s key infrastructure platforms in the field of academic publishing—unveiled its new Article Process Management System was introduced.

During the program, which was held in two sessions, DergiPark coordinator Didem Aydan and the technical team provided a detailed overview of the new system’s conceptual framework, the changes made to existing processes, the responsibilities of journal management, and innovations in the management of editorial processes.

While participants were briefed on the features and implementation processes of the new system, questions from journal editors and editorial boards were also answered. Participants’ views and suggestions regarding certain changes planned for the new system were gathered. Based on the feedback received, plans were made to reassess certain aspects of the new system and make the necessary adjustments.

Thus, the DergiPark sessions provided an interactive platform for sharing ideas, where not only was the new system introduced, but user feedback also contributed to the development process.

Open Science and Digital Transformation Were on the Agenda in Scientific Publishing

During the presentations and discussions held throughout the day, topics such as open access policies, research data management, institutional open archives, and the digital transformation of scholarly publishing were addressed from various perspectives.

TÜBİTAK ULAKBİM continues its efforts to promote a culture of open science and open access, increase the accessibility of scientific knowledge, and strengthen national scientific publishing infrastructures.

“The event titled ”Open Access Practices and New Processes at DergiPark” was streamed on TÜBİTAK ULAKBİM’s YouTube channel, ULAKBIM TV It can be accessed via.