1- Is the journal “Pazhohesh-ha-ye Bastanshenasi Iran” or “Iranian Archaeological Research” included in the list of scientifically recognized journals?
This journal has been recognized as a peer-reviewed scientific-research journal in Iran since 2011 (the year 1390 in the Iranian calendar. It possesses a notable scientific standing, as confirmed by the Commission on Journals of the “Ministry of Science, Research and Technology” and the ISC Scientific Database. It is classified as a "core" journal.
2- What types of articles does this journal publish?
This journal is dedicated to the publication of “research” articles that focus on archaeological subjects. Its main aim is to disseminate novel scientific discoveries pertaining to archaeology, as well as interdisciplinary research connected to the cultural heritage of greater Iran and its adjacent areas.
3- What characteristics must articles possess for acceptance and publication in this journal?
This journal accepts articles for publication that, first and foremost, have not been previously published in any other journal and, secondly, adhere to the established guidelines in accordance with the journal’s policies.
4- How can authors submit their articles to this journal?
All stages of the acceptance and publication process for articles are conducted through the journal’s website. Researchers can register on the journal’s website to submit their manuscripts. It is important to note that no articles will be considered or evaluated outside of this process.
5- Is there an option for expedited peer-review of articles in this journal?
No, the journal reviews and evaluates received articles according to the defined timeline and schedule within the system. This timeframe typically ranges from 2 to 4 months. In the case that additional reviews are required, it may extend to a maximum of 6 months.
6- Does the journal have established guidelines and policies for manuscript preparation?
Yes. This journal has specific rules and policies, the most important of which include adherence to COPE guidelines and compliance with copyright regulations, as outlined in the designated style guide available on the system.
7- Is it possible to submit more than one article at any given time to this journal?
No. This journal allows only one article per researcher to be in the evaluation and publication queue at any given time. Authors are permitted to submit a new article only after the publication of the previous one. The order of authors is irrelevant to this rule, and it applies equally to all authors, regardless of their role as the corresponding author or otherwise.
8- Is it possible for an author to publish more than one article in this journal within a year?
Authors are limited to publishing one article per year in this journal. This rule is consistently applied to all authors, and the order of authorship does not alter this restriction, regardless of the author's status as the corresponding author or otherwise.
9- Does the journal charge fees (APC) for publishing articles?
Yes, the primary funding for the management of the journal is provided by Bu-Ali Sina University and the financial resources of its Deputy of Research and Technology. However, according to the permit and regulations of the Publications Commission Office of the Ministry of Science, a portion of the publication costs, based on the approved amount, is charged to the authors.
10- Does the journal charge fees for accessing or downloading the content of published articles?
No, all articles published in this journal are freely accessible (Open Access) without any charge to researchers. Accordingly, all researchers can access and download their articles of interest in full text, in the form of a PDF file, by following the links to the published articles in each issue of the journal.
11- Does the journal consider policies regarding conflicts of interest?
Yes, this journal takes conflicts of interest into account and requests that its authors explicitly disclose any conflicts of interest involving individuals or organizations related to the publication of their articles. These disclosures are made explicitly through the submission of a commitment letter and a conflict-of-interest form by the authors. Consequently, if any conflict of interest is proven, the responsibility lies with the author(s).
12- Does the journal examine instances of academic and literary plagiarism?
Yes, this journal examines instances of plagiarism using the "Hamandjoo" system, affiliated with the Iranian Research Institute for Information Science and Technology (IranDoc). Accordingly, only articles with a similarity rate below 25% and those that comply with citation and ethical publishing standards will be accepted. Authors are required to use the "Hamandjoo" system through the IranDoc website to review the content of their articles prior to submission, to ensure accuracy and avoid consequences related to plagiarism. The report certificate must be uploaded along with the article file in the system.
13- How does the journal handle cases of research misconduct?
In this journal, should the editorial board identify any instance of misconduct or plagiarism in an article, the affected article will be promptly removed from the journal's system. The individuals responsible will face consequences in accordance with the established guidelines for research misconduct and publishing ethics. If deemed necessary, the implicated author will be reported to the appropriate research misconduct commission, such as the Ministry of Science or relevant academic institutions. Additionally, this journal will refrain from publishing any future submissions from the individuals involved in the misconduct, irrespective of their position in the authorship. This policy remains in effect even if co-authors assert they were unaware of the misconduct, as all co-authors are presumed to have thoroughly reviewed and approved the article prior to its submission.
14- How are articles reviewed in this journal?
The evaluation of articles in this journal is conducted via a "double-blind" peer review process.