MINISTRY OF CULTURE AND TOURISM
DIRECTIVE OF THE TURKISH JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND ETHNOGRAPHY
CHAPTER ONE
Purpose, Scope, Basis, and Definitions
Purpose and Scope
Article 1- (1) The purpose of this Directive is to establish the procedures and principles governing the scientific and administrative processes related to the publication of the *Turkish Journal of Archaeology and Ethnography* under the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage and Museums within the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Basis
Article 2- (1) This Directive has been prepared in accordance with Article 6 of the Press Law No. 5187 dated June 9, 2004, and Subparagraph (a) of the first paragraph of Article 277, and Subparagraph (a) of the first paragraph of Article 281 of Presidential Decree No. 1 on the Presidential Organization, published in the Official Gazette No. 30474 dated July 10, 2018.
Definitions
Article 3- (1) The terms used in this Directive are defined as follows:
a) Ministry : Refers to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
b) General Directorate : Refers to the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage and Museums.
c) Journal : Refers to the *Turkish Journal of Archaeology and Ethnography*.
ç) DergiPark : Refers to the online platform (dergipark.org.tr) operated under the National Academic Network and Information Center (ULAKBİM) of the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK), providing electronic hosting and editorial process services for academic peer-reviewed journals in Türkiye.
d) Chief Editor : Refers to the Ministry staff responsible for overseeing the general strategy and publication processes of the journal.
e) Technical Editor : Refers to the Ministry staff responsible for coordinating the publication processes of the journal.
f) Field Editor : Refers to the Ministry staff responsible for managing the scientific processes related to the journal.
g) Managing Editor : Refers to the General Directorate personnel responsible for managing the administrative processes of the journal.
h) Editorial Board : Refers to the *Turkish Journal of Archaeology and Ethnography* Editorial Board.
i) Editors’ Committee : Refers to the committee composed of the chief editor and Field Editors of the journal.
CHAPTER TWO
Publication Policy, Article Quality, and Evaluation Process
Publication Policy
Article 4- (1) The journal aims to publish and internationally disseminate original scientific research primarily conducted within Türkiye, focusing on archaeology, art history, ethnography, and related sub-disciplines.
(2) The journal accepts articles written in Turkish or English.
(3) The journal is published in print and online twice a year, in January and July. Special issues may be published with the decision of the Editorial Board.
(4) Works such as book reviews, translations, or articles that consist solely of technical evaluations and have a report-like nature will not be considered. Articles with fewer than 4,000 words or more than 10,000 words (excluding references, tables, and figures) will not be evaluated.
(5) The editorial process (submission, evaluation, and publication of articles) is conducted via the DergiPark platform.
(6) The journal is committed to applying the highest standards of publishing ethics and adheres to the guidelines prepared by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
(7) All articles published in the journal are electronically archived on the DergiPark platform.
(8) The journal follows an Open Access policy and is licensed under the Creative Commons 4.0 International License. All articles published in the journal are freely accessible.
(9) The legal and scientific responsibility for the content of the articles published in the journal lies with the author(s). By filling out the “Declaration of Ethical Principles and Responsibility” form in Annex 1, the author(s) acknowledge that the article has been prepared in accordance with ethical principles and that they accept responsibility for any legal processes related to the content.
(10) All authors who submit articles to the journal have equal rights. No privileges are granted during the evaluation, acceptance, and publication processes based on the author or work. The order of publication for accepted articles is based on the acceptance date.
(11) No fees are charged to authors for the evaluation, acceptance, or publication of articles.
(12) The publication rights for published articles are transferred to the journal via the "Copyright Transfer Form" in Annex 2. This transfer includes digital publication rights. Once accepted for publication, the journal retains all publication rights.
(13) The journal applies a double-blind peer review system, so no identifying information about the authors should be included in the article text. Author information should be submitted separately using the “Cover Form” in Annex 3. If the work is supported by an institution or fund, the name of the supporting organization and the project number should be mentioned, along with any relevant acknowledgments, on the cover form.
(14) From 2020 onward, the TR Index Journal Evaluation criteria have been updated, particularly regarding the necessity of ethical committee approval for scientific research. Researchers requiring an ethical committee approval document must upload it. Authors who do not require ethical committee approval must submit the "Declaration Form Stating No Need for Ethical Approval" in Annex 4. Articles that require ethical approval but lack documentation or information on the approval in the article will not be considered.
Article Quality
Article 5- (1) The journal primarily includes high-quality and original articles based on research conducted in archaeology, art history, and ethnography, especially within Türkiye's borders. The subject areas include Prehistoric Archaeology, Protohistory and Near Eastern Archaeology, Classical Archaeology, Historical Geography of Antiquity, Anthropology, Ancient History, Epigraphy, Numismatics, Museology, Archaeometry, Conservation-Restoration, Art History, and Ethnography. In addition, articles related to new interpretations, approaches, and first-time findings, applications, and analyses in Cultural Heritage Management and other social science disciplines are also accepted. The journal features original research and review articles that contribute to scientific knowledge, adhere to scientific standards, and present critiques and perspectives based on a rich bibliography.
(2) Submitted articles must not have been published or accepted for publication elsewhere.
(3) Authors must prepare and submit their work following the journal's writing guidelines available on its website. Articles that do not comply with these guidelines will be rejected without entering the evaluation phase.
Evaluation Process
Article 6- (1) Submitted articles are first reviewed by the Chief Editor for compliance with the journal's aim and scope, as well as adherence to ethical standards in research and writing.
(2) The Chief Editor consults with two members of the Editorial Board who specialize in the subject area of the article to assess its contribution to the field and determine whether it should proceed to detailed peer review. The Editorial Board's feedback must be documented in the "Internal Review 1" form in Annex 5 and uploaded to DergiPark.
(3) Articles deemed suitable by the Editorial Board undergo a similarity check and preliminary examination for compliance with the journal’s writing guidelines. They are then assigned to a Field Editor by the Technical Editor, who prepares the "Internal Review 2" form in Annex 6. Authors must revise their articles in accordance with the preliminary review. Once the revisions are made, the Field Editor initiates the peer review process. Articles that are not suitable are rejected by the Chief Editor, and the author is informed.
(4) During the peer review process, reviewers evaluate the full text without any information about the author(s).
(5) The journal applies a double-blind peer review system. Each article is reviewed by two experts in the field appointed by the Field Editor. Reviewers evaluate the article based on the criteria in Annex 7 and submit their evaluation (accept, reject, minor revisions, or major revisions) within the specified timeframe to the Field Editor. Reviewers provide feedback on the article's suitability for publication and suggest changes if needed. If changes are requested, the authors must revise the article in line with the recommendations. If minor revisions are requested, the reviewer may choose to either review the revised article or allow the Field Editor to evaluate the changes before accepting the article. In the case of major revisions, the revised article is returned to the reviewers for further evaluation.
Authors must respond to reviewer comments using the “Response to Reviewer Form” in Annex 8 and upload it to DergiPark. If the revisions are accepted by the reviewers and the Editors’ Committee, the article is accepted for publication. Articles that receive negative feedback from the reviewers will not be published. Based on the reviewers’ reports, the Editors’ Committee may decide to reject the article or send it to an additional reviewer(s).
(7) If revisions are requested, authors must make the necessary corrections within the given timeframe and upload the final version to the system. Failure to make the revisions in time may result in the rejection of the article by the Field Editors.
(8) Authors are expected to consider the feedback, suggestions, and corrections from reviewers and the Editorial Board. If they disagree with any of the comments, they have the right to provide a justification.
(9) Authors have the right to withdraw their articles. Authors wishing to withdraw their article must submit a request using the “Article Withdrawal Form” in Annex 9.
(10) The similarity index of submitted articles is checked twice, first during submission via DergiPark, and again using plagiarism detection tools such as iThenticate or Turnitin. Articles found to contain plagiarism are returned to the author.
CHAPTER THREE
Formation and Duties of the Editorial Board
Formation of the Editorial Board
Article 7- (1) The members of the Editorial Board are selected by the General Directorate from distinguished academics who have conducted significant work in the fields related to the journal’s scope and are affiliated with various universities.
Duties of the Editorial Board
Article 8- (1) The duties of the Editorial Board are as follows:
a) To establish principles regarding the scientific processes for the publication of the journal.
b) To evaluate whether the submitted articles contribute to the field and determine if they should proceed to detailed peer review.
c) To decide on the publication of special issues and their content when necessary.
ç) To provide recommendations, opinions, and suggestions to enhance the journal from an academic publishing perspective.
d) To offer suggestions to improve the scientific content and quality of the journal.
e) To engage in activities promoting the journal on both national and international scales.
f) To serve as peer reviewers for submitted articles when necessary.
CHAPTER FOUR
Graphic Design, Printing, and Distribution Processes
Graphic Design and Printing Process
Article 9- (1) The graphic design of articles, which have completed the peer review process and undergone Turkish and English editing, is carried out by the General Directorate.
(2) After preparing the journal’s cover and inner page designs, the electronic file of the journal is submitted to the Managing Editor for approval before printing.
(3) Once any necessary corrections or changes are made and approved, the electronic file of the journal is sent to print.
Distribution Process
Article 10- (1) After printing, the distribution and delivery of the journals to the General Directorate are carried out in collaboration with the designated personnel from the General Directorate.
CHAPTER FIVE
Miscellaneous Provisions, Enforcement, and Execution
Miscellaneous Provisions
Article 11- (1) Any matters related to the journal's operation, publication processes, and other related tasks that are not explicitly addressed in this Directive shall be under the authority of the Editorial Board.
Enforcement and Execution
Article 12- (1) This Directive enters into force on the date it is approved by the Minister of Culture and Tourism.
(2) The provisions of this Directive are executed by the Minister of Culture and Tourism.
ANNEX 1:
TURKISH JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND ETHNOGRAPHY
(ISSN: 1302-9231 / E-ISSN: 2791-8394)
DECLARATION OF ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND RESPONSIBILITY FORM
ARTICLE INFORMATION
Title of the Article:
Name(s) of the Author(s):
I/we hereby declare that the article submitted for publication in the *Turkish Journal of Archaeology and Ethnography* has been prepared in accordance with research and publication ethics, that it is an original work, and that all listed authors have contributed individually to the study. I/we affirm that the names of all individuals who contributed intellectually to the study are included correctly and completely, and that the author(s) accept full responsibility for the work. I/we confirm that all author(s) have seen and approved the final version of the article and that the article has not been published or submitted elsewhere for publication.
I/we also confirm that the text, figures, and documents included in the article do not infringe on the copyrights of other individuals, and that the *Turkish Journal of Archaeology and Ethnography* is not responsible for any claims or legal actions that may arise due to copyright violations by third parties. The author(s) assume full responsibility for any issues related to the content of the article. I/we declare that there is no conflict of interest related to this study (any conflict of interest will be reported separately). I/we also confirm that no illegal content or statements are included in the article, that no illegal materials or methods were used during the research, and that all necessary legal permissions were obtained, and ethical guidelines followed. Additionally, I/we agree not to withdraw the article arbitrarily or disrupt the review process once it has commenced.
Author(s) Contribution Percentage Signature Date
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ANNEX 2:
TURKISH JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND ETHNOGRAPHY
(ISSN: 1302-9231 / E-ISSN: 2791-8394)
COPYRIGHT TRANSFER FORM
ARTICLE INFORMATION
Title of the Article:
Name(s) of the Author(s):
I/we hereby declare and undertake that I/we transfer all financial rights, including the rights to process, reproduce, represent, print, publish, distribute, and transmit the article via the internet or any other form of communication, to the *Turkish Journal of Archaeology and Ethnography* without any financial compensation. These rights are granted to the journal's authorized representatives for unlimited use.
Author(s) Signature Date
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2. …………………………………………. ………………………… ………………………
3. …………………………………………. ………………………… ………………………
4. …………………………………………. ………………………… ………………………
5. …………………………………………. ………………………… ………………………
*Authors retain the right to reproduce and distribute the article via mail or electronic means. Any part of the article may be used in another publication, provided that *Turkish Journal of Archaeology and Ethnography* is cited as the publisher and appropriate credit is given to the journal. Citation should include: Author(s)' Name(s), Title of the Article, Journal Name, Volume No., Issue No., and Year.
ANNEX 3:
TURKISH JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND ETHNOGRAPHY
(ISSN: 1302-9231)
COVER FORM
ARTICLE INFORMATION
Title of the Article:
AUTHOR INFORMATION
1. Author
Full Name:
Title:
Affiliated Institution (University/Faculty/Department), City, Country:
Mailing Address:
Mobile Phone:
Email Address:
ORCID No:
2. Author
Full Name:
Title:
Affiliated Institution (University/Faculty/Department), City, Country:
Mailing Address:
Mobile Phone:
Email Address:
ORCID No:
3. Author
Full Name:
Title:
Affiliated Institution (University/Faculty/Department), City, Country:
Mailing Address:
Mobile Phone:
Email Address:
ORCID No:
4. Author
Full Name:
Title:
Affiliated Institution (University/Faculty/Department), City, Country:
Mailing Address:
Mobile Phone:
Email Address:
ORCID No:
5. Author
Full Name:
Title:
Affiliated Institution (University/Faculty/Department), City, Country:
Mailing Address:
Mobile Phone:
Email Address:
ORCID No:
*The table can be extended if there are more authors.
*If the research has received financial support, it must be stated in this form. If not mentioned, it will be assumed that the research did not receive any financial support.
*Any conflicts of interest must be declared in this form. If not mentioned, it will be assumed that no conflicts of interest exist.
*Acknowledgements, if applicable, should also be included in this form.
ANNEX 4:
TURKISH JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND ETHNOGRAPHY
(ISSN: 1302-9231)
DECLARATION FORM STATING NO NEED FOR ETHICAL COMMITTEE APPROVAL
Title of the Article:
Date:
I/we hereby declare that the study, titled above, does not require ethical committee approval.
Authors of the Article
Title and Name Signature
1.
2.
3.
4.
ANNEX 5:
TURKISH JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND ETHNOGRAPHY
(ISSN: 1302-9231)
EDITORIAL BOARD PRELIMINARY REVIEW FORM: INTERNAL REVIEW - 1
Does the manuscript focus on a particular problem?
• Yes
• Partially
• No
Does the manuscript contribute to the field?
• Yes
• Partially
• No
Is the method used in the manuscript appropriate?
• Yes
• Partially
• No
Did the author answer the research question in the study?
• Yes
• Partially
• No
Is the manuscript appropriate for the scope of the journal?
• Yes
• Partially
• No
Decision:
• The manuscript can be sent out for external peer review.
• The manuscript should not be sent out for external peer review.
Suggestions for the Author:
Comments to the Editor:
ANNEX 6:
TURKISH JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND ETHNOGRAPHY
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FIELD EDITOR PRELIMINARY REVIEW FORM: INTERNAL REVIEW – 2
Does the title format used in the manuscript conform to the Publication Rules of the Journal?
• Yes
• No
• Partially; needs correction
Is the Turkish abstract of the manuscript adequate and appropriate?
• Yes
• No
• Partially; needs correction
Do the keywords reflect the content of the manuscript accurately?
• Yes
• No
• Partially; needs correction
Have the article documents been uploaded to the system accurately?
• Yes
• No
• Partially; needs correction
ANNEX 7
TURKISH JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND ETHNOGRAPHY
(ISSN: 1302-9231)
PEER REVIEW EVALUATION FORM
ARTICLE INFORMATION
Title of the Article:
Type of the Article:
Date Sent for Review:
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Please rate the article according to the following criteria on a scale of 1 to 5 (1=No, 3=Partially, 5=Yes)
1. Is the study original and relevant to its field?
2. Does the study meet scientific standards?
3. Is the title consistent with the content?
4. Is the abstract consistent with the content?
5. Are the selected keywords appropriate and sufficient?
6. Is the language and writing style appropriate?
7. Is the structure and expression coherent and adequate?
8. Is the language clear, concise, and understandable?
9. Does the research achieve its intended findings?
10. Do the findings and conclusions contribute to the field?
11. Are the sources used sufficient, relevant, and up-to-date?
RESULT
A. Accept as is
B. Accept after minor revisions
C. Accept after major revisions
D. Reject
Reasoning (if applicable)
If you conclude that the article should be “revised and published” or “rejected,” please briefly provide your reasoning. If there are any other aspects of the manuscript you would like to see corrected, please specify them either directly on the manuscript or in a separate document.
Recommendation for revisions or recommendations for the author
Reviewed by
Full Name and Title:
Signature:
Date:
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ANNEX 8
TURKISH JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND ETHNOGRAPHY
(ISSN: 1302-9231 / E-ISSN: 2791-8394)
RESPONSE TO REVIEWERS FORM
ARTICLE INFORMATION
Title of the Article:
Date of Revision Request:
REVIEWER 1
Reviewer Feedback (Major/Minor):
Reviewer Suggestions:
Response to Reviewer:
1.
2.
REVIEWER 2
Reviewer Feedback (Major/Minor):
Reviewer Suggestions:
Response to Reviewer:
1.
2.
*Note: A separate form should be filled for each reviewer’s feedback. Each suggestion and response should be listed in new rows in the table. All revisions, deletions, or additions made to the manuscript should be highlighted in RED and added as part of the "Response to Reviewers" file.*
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ANNEX 9
TURKISH JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND ETHNOGRAPHY
(ISSN: 1302-9231)
ARTICLE WITHDRAWAL FORM
ARTICLE INFORMATION
Title of the Article:
Author(s) Full Name(s):
I/we request to withdraw the above-mentioned article from the review and publication system of the *Turkish Journal of Archaeology and Ethnography* for the following reason:
Reason for withdrawal:
Author(s) Signature Date
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