KATMAN Journal of Archaeological Science – Author Guidelines (English Version)
1. General Principles
- Articles are accepted in Turkish or English.
- Articles must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.
- Each article must include both a Turkish and an English abstract, each not exceeding 1000 characters (including spaces).
- Keywords: Up to five keywords must be provided, consistent with the article’s language. Keywords should reflect the topic from general to specific.
- The author(s)’ full name(s), institutional affiliation(s), e-mail address(es), and ORCID number(s) must be stated at the beginning of the manuscript.
- Each article should include an Introduction and a section explaining the Methodology.
- Turkish-language articles must include an Extended Summary (recommended length: 1000–1200 words).
- If Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have been used in the study, the statement “This study made use of artificial intelligence applications” must appear, specifying the purpose of their use whenever possible.
2. Text Formatting
- Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
- Line spacing: 1.5 lines
- Paragraph indentation: 1 cm
- Text alignment: Justified on both sides
- Heading hierarchy:
- FIRST-LEVEL HEADING (ALL CAPS, Bold)
- Second-Level Heading (Title Case, Bold)
- Third-Level Heading (Title Case, Italic)

3. Quotations and Footnotes
• Direct quotations longer than three lines should appear as a separate indented block, 10 pt font size.
• Short quotations should be given within double quotation marks (“ ”) inside the main text.
• Footnotes: Times New Roman, 10 pt, single-spaced, no indentation at the beginning of the paragraph.
• Footnote numbers must appear before punctuation marks.

4. Citation System
The in-text citation method must be used, following the format:
(Author Surname Year, Page Number) — for example: (Yurtsever 2021, 16).
When citing multiple sources consecutively, separate them with a semicolon:
(Yurtsever 2021, 16; Kortanoğlu 2021, 35).
A period (.) must be placed after the closing parenthesis of the citation.
Figures mentioned in the text should be indicated in bold and abbreviated as (Fig. 5).
Captions for figures must be provided in a separate file.
For further examples, see the continuation of these guidelines below.

5. Bibliography – Reference Format
All references cited in the manuscript must be listed alphabetically by the author’s surname.
Monographs
Yurtsever, A. 2021.
Yurtsever, A. (2021). Side Gymnasiumu (M Yapısı). Mimari Araştırmalar ve Araştırmaların Sonuçları. Side Antik Kenti Araştırmaları 1. Istanbul: Ege Yayınları.
¹ Yurtsever 2021, 35.
Book by a Single Author
Turak, Ö. 2022.
Turak, Ö. (2022). Eski Yunan Mitolojisi. Kozmogoni-Teogoni ve Tanrısal Varlıklar. Istanbul: Sakin Kitap.
¹ Turak 2022, 56.
Book by Two or More Authors
Heckel W. & Yardley J. C. 2004.
Heckel W. & Yardley J. C. (2004). Alexander the Great: Historical Texts in Translation. Malden: Oxford.
¹ Heckel & Yardley 2004, 50.
Book Chapter
Kadıoğlu, M. 2013.
Kadıoğlu, M. (2013). “Anazarbos Victory Arch: A Restitution and Dating Proposal.” In G. Kökdemir (Ed.), Orhan Bingöl’e 67. Yaş Armağanı / A Festschrift for Orhan Bingöl on the Occasion of His 67th Birthday. Bilgin Kültür ve Sanat, 237–260.
¹ Kadıoğlu 2013, 255 fig. 3.
Chapter in an Edited Volume
Matthews, R. 2011.
Matthews, R. (2011). “A History of the Preclassical Archaeology of Anatolia.” In S. R. Steadman & G. McMahon (Eds.), The Oxford Handbook of Ancient Anatolia. Oxford, 34–55.
¹ Matthews 2011, 38.
Occasional Publications
Jones, D. W. 2021.
Jones, D. W. (2021). Four Economic Topics for Studies of Antiquity: Agriculture, Trade, Population, and the Behaviour of Aggregate Economies (BAR IntSer 3018). Oxford.
¹ Jones 2021, 56.
Supplementary Volumes
Özdizbay, A. 2012.
Özdizbay, A. (2012). Perge’nin M.S. 1.–2. Yüzyıllardaki Gelişimi / Die Stadtentwicklung von Perge im 1.–2. Jh n. Chr (Adalya Suppl 10). Istanbul.
¹ Özdizbay 2012, 85.
Thesis–Dissertation (PhD & MA)
Öztekin, V. 2024.
Öztekin, V. (2024). Antik Side Şehir Planlamacılığında Yol Ağ Sistemi. Unpublished PhD Dissertation, Anadolu University, Eskişehir.
¹ Öztekin 2024, 65.
Journal Article
Yurtsever, A. 2023.
Yurtsever, A. (2023). “Doric Capitals in Pessinus: A Brief Overview of Pessinus Architectural Activities.” Anadolu Araştırmaları 29/2, 95–115.
¹ Yurtsever 2023, 280–285.
Articles by Two or More Authors
Yurtsever, A. & Yılmaz Kolancı, B. 2022.
Yurtsever, A. & Yılmaz Kolancı, B. (2022). “Attouda Antik Kenti Dor Başlıkları.” Cedrus: Journal of Mediterranean Civilizations Studies 20, 191–210.
¹ Yurtsever & Yılmaz Kolancı 2022, 198.
Book Reviews
Köker, H. 2020.
Köker, H. (2020). “The Storm before the Storm: The Beginning of the End of the Roman Republic.” Author: M. Duncan, Libri VI, 361–363.
¹ Köker 2020, 365.
Conference–Symposium Papers
Yurtsever, A. 2018.
Yurtsever, A. (2018). “Gladiator-themed Artefacts in the Side Museum.” In M. Aurenhammer (Ed.), Sculpture in Roman Asia Minor (Vienna, ÖAI Sonderschriften Band 56), 67–80.
¹ Yurtsever 2018, 72.
Translated Works
Selz, G. J. 2020.
Selz, G. J. (2020). Sumerians and Akkadians: History, Society, Culture. (Trans. F. G. Gerhold). Istanbul.
¹ Selz 2020, 115.
Electronic Sources
Yurtsever, A. 2021.
Yurtsever, A. (2021). “Notes on the Construction Technique of a Late Antique Cistern (H3) from Side.” Phaselis 7, 21–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.18367/Pha.21003
¹ Yurtsever 2021, 28.
Footnote conventions:
• Single-author book: İnan 1979, 25.
• Two-author book: İnan & Rosenbaum 1979, 11–22.
• Three or more authors: Polat et al. 2018, 35.
• Multiple works by the same author and year: Yurtsever 2021a, 15; Yurtsever 2021b, 28.

6. Visuals and Tables
• Images and drawings must be in .jpg or .tiff format, with a minimum resolution of 400 dpi. Low-resolution visuals will not be accepted.
• Tables must be submitted in Word or Excel format, numbered and titled. In the text, tables should be abbreviated and bolded as (Tab. 5).
• Archaeological Archive Reference: e.g., (© Aphrodisias Excavation Archive).

7. Abbreviations
No abbreviations other than those listed in the text should be introduced.
If additional abbreviations are necessary, they must be included under the title “List of Abbreviations” after the “List of Figures.”
General Abbreviations
• bkz. / Bkz. → see
• çiz. / Çiz. → draw.
• dn. → footnote/fn.
Measurement Units
mm – millimeter/mm
cm – centimeter/cm
m – meter/m
km – kilometer/km
gr – gram/gr
kg – kilogram/kg
ağ. – weight/wg.
uz. – length/l.
gen. – width/wd.
yük. – height/h.
ç. – diameter/d.

Chronological Abbreviations
MÖ – BC (Before Christ)
MS – AD (Anno Domini)
GÖ – BP (Before Present)

8. Date Formats
Dates must be written as follows:
• 1125 BC
• 3rd millennium BC
• 4th–3rd millennia BC
• 4th century BC
• 1st–2nd centuries AD

9. C-14 Analyses
Uncalibrated C-14:
BP 7800 ± 120 (Laboratory Code–Sample No.)
Calibrated C-14:
cal BC 3400–3175 (1σ) (Laboratory Code–Sample No.)
Here, (1σ) indicates the confidence level.

10. Numbers and Measurements
Measurements, dates, and page ranges must be written completely.
Examples:
• MÖ 275–50 → Incorrect
• MÖ 275–250 → Correct

11. Use of Capital Letters
Certain terms and expressions must be capitalized:
a. Cultural Periods:
Archaic Period
Augustan Period
Early Bronze Age
When used adjectivally, they must be lowercase:
archaic sculpture, classical literature
b. Specific Structures and Groups:
North Agora
Eskiyapar Treasure

12. Geographical Terms, Personal Names, and Civilizations
Place names, rivers, and civilization names must be written in their common Turkish usage.
If necessary, their ancient equivalents should be given in parentheses and italicized.

13. Use of Foreign Terms
Latin, Greek, and other foreign-origin words in common usage should be written in normal type.
Words without a Turkish equivalent should be italicized.
Examples:
• in situ (normal text)
• kantharos, pithos (italic)
For uncertain spellings, consult the Turkish Language Association (TDK) Spelling Guide or Dictionary.
Do not use tabs or extra spaces in the text.
Leave one space after punctuation marks.
Footnote numbers in the text should be placed before punctuation marks.