Publication Process

Anadolu / Anatolia publishes original research articles.

Articles sent to Anadolu / Anatolia through the Dergipark online submission system are first assessed by one of the three area editors (representing Prehistory, Protohistory and Classical Archaeology), according to the subject matter of the submission. Area editors assess whether the article meets the submission criteria of the journal, including relevant ethical standards, subject matter, preparation of text, footnotes and references, quality of images and any necessary copyright permissions.

Articles that meet these conditions are sent for peer review. Two reviewers are chosen according to their expertise in the relevant field. Reviewers must hold a doctorate and have a proven track record of research. The review process is double blind. Reviews are expected to be completed within 30 days. Reviewers complete a form which is used to evaluate the suitability of the article for publication and make any suggestions for changes to be made. Reviewers can choose to accept the article with no changes, accept with minor changes, request major changes and resubmission, or reject the article. In the case of acceptance or recommendation of minor changes from both reviewers, the article will be accepted when the revised version has been submitted and approved. In the case of major changes, the article will be re-evaluated by the area editor and, where necessary, returned to reviewers for comments after changes have been made. If changes are considered to be acceptable, the article will be accepted for publication. If one of the original reviewers rejects the article, it will be sent to a third reviewer for comment. A decision is then made by the area editor/s according to the reports of the three reviewers. Editorial decisions are final and may be appealed only in exceptional circumstances according to the relevant COPE guidelines.
After typesetting, accepted articles are sent to authors for proofreading, final corrections and approval prior to publication. Authors are asked to confirm that the article complies with the ethical standards of the journal and that they accept responsibility for the work in question.

Article submission is on a rolling basis. Articles will be published in the edition of the journal specified by the editors according to timing and available space.