
The journal focuses on the results of the application of scientific methods to archaeological problems and debates of wide interest. The Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports is aimed at archaeologists and scientists engaged with the application of scientific techniques and methodologies to all areas of archaeology. To find out more, please visit the Preparation section below.

Only when your paper is at the revision stage, will you be requested to put your paper in to a 'correct format' for acceptance and provide the items required for the publication of your article. You may choose to submit your manuscript as a single Word or PDF file to be used in the refereeing process. Your Paper Your Way We now differentiate between the requirements for new and revised submissions. If you require any further information or help, please visit our Support Center Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. Please click here for more information on our author services. We especially encourage contributions from early career researchers and archaeologists from under-represented communities.īenefits to authors We also provide many author benefits, such as free PDFs, a liberal copyright policy, special discounts on Elsevier publications and much more. We welcome suggestions for thematic sets of papers arising from meetings focused on any aspect of Scientific Archaeology and Archaeological Science and we will publish special volumes of high-quality papers deriving from conferences and symposia.


Submitted papers will be reviewed by at least two reviewers and we aim to reach a first decision within 6 weeks. Submission of papers focused around the analysis of single or small numbers/groups of objects is strongly discouraged, unless of exceptional quality and international significance. The application of analytical techniques must be underpinned by clear archaeological or methodological research questions and set within established and/or developing research frameworks.

The research must be demonstrably contextualised within national and/or international contexts. Case studies, reviews, and short papers are welcomed where an established or new scientific technique sheds light on archaeological questions and debates. Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports publishes papers of excellent archaeological science. It provides a forum for reviews and scientific debate of issues in scientific archaeology and their impact in the wider subject. Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports is aimed at archaeologists and scientists engaged with the application of scientific techniques and methodologies to all areas of archaeology.
