KATMAN: Journal of Archaeological Science

1. Academic Publication Policy
Inspired by the concept of archaeological strata, KATMAN aims to contribute meaningfully—layer by layer—to the learning, teaching, and dissemination of cultural heritage in each of its issues. KATMAN: Journal of Archaeological Science is an open-access, peer-reviewed international academic journal that seeks to make scholarly contributions to the fields of Prehistory, Protohistory, Greek and Roman periods, Late Antiquity, Cultural Heritage Studies, Documentation of Cultural Assets through Generative Artificial Intelligence, Anthropology, and Translations of Archaeological Texts. The journal’s abbreviation in both Turkish and English is KATMAN.

The journal accepts the following types of submissions: research articles, review papers, book reviews, excavation reports, and thematic special issues. Published annually at the end of December, KATMAN fully adheres to academic ethical principles and publication standards through a double-blind peer review process. All submitted articles are evaluated based on originality, scientific contribution, methodological accuracy, and ethical compliance. Under its open-access policy, all published content is freely accessible. The journal does not charge article processing fees or submission fees.

To ensure academic integrity, all submitted manuscripts are subjected to plagiarism checks, and potential scientific misconduct is rigorously examined. The journal takes necessary actions in cases of ethical violations.

Scope
Historical Processes: Evaluation of archaeological data from prehistoric periods to Late Antiquity.
Excavations and Field Research: Archaeological excavations, surface surveys, and material analyses.
Theoretical and Methodological Approaches: New methods and theoretical frameworks in the disciplines of archaeology and anthropology.
Anthropology: Analysis of human remains, paleopathology, osteology, and skeletal biology.
Cultural Heritage: Studies on preservation, restoration, and heritage management.
Documentation of Cultural Assets through Generative AI: Analysis and documentation of cultural assets using generative AI models, as well as new documentation techniques and applications.
Translations of Archaeological Texts: Translated publications of archaeological articles from the prehistoric era through Late Antiquity.

Our journal aims to publish high-quality academic research and original studies, promote interdisciplinary approaches, and provide a scholarly platform for new discoveries.

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