Turkey Lidar Journal

Turkish Journal of LiDAR/Turkey LiDAR Journal

The Turkish Journal of LiDAR/Turkey LiDAR Journal is a platform aimed at comprehensively addressing the scientific and industrial applications of LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology. Bringing together diverse disciplines such as architecture, geology, urban planning, environmental engineering, agriculture, archaeology, hydrography, space sciences, defense, and autonomous systems, the journal seeks to showcase the multifaceted potential of LiDAR technology.

Our journal is committed to enhancing the contributions of this innovative technology to the scientific community, fostering knowledge exchange by bringing together experts from various disciplines, and building national and international collaborative networks. In addition to stationary, mobile, and airborne LiDAR systems, the journal also focuses on the integration of LiDAR with other remote sensing technologies, such as radar, multispectral, and hyperspectral imaging, to strengthen LiDAR’s role in the technological domain.

Turkey LiDAR Journal examines the unique contributions of LiDAR technology in scientific research, natural disaster management, historical structure documentation, coastal and underwater mapping studies, smart city projects, and environmental monitoring applications within a scientific framework. Furthermore, it highlights the importance of LiDAR-based solutions in terms of economic development and sustainability.

Our journal aims to promote interdisciplinary studies, strengthen collaboration between academic institutions, public organizations, and the private sector in Turkey and worldwide, and lead scientific and technological advancements in this field. The Turkey LiDAR Journal is not only a scientific publication but also a platform dedicated to contributing to the technological vision of the future.

Theoretical and applied research articles, reviews, reports, case studies, short communications, and letters to the editor related to laser scanning data are considered for publication after undergoing a peer-review process and being approved for publication. Manuscripts must adhere to scientific writing standards and are sent to reviewers for evaluation by the editorial team.

The Turkey LiDAR Journal follows a double-blind peer-review process. Decisions on publication are made by the Editorial Board based on reviewer feedback. Submitted manuscripts, regardless of whether they are accepted for publication, are not returned. The responsibility for the content of published works (scientific, professional, legal, ethical, etc.) lies with the authors. The copyright of published works belongs to the journal and cannot be reproduced without proper citation.

To foster scientific communication among researchers, the journal accepts manuscripts in both Turkish and English, provided they have not been published elsewhere. Additionally, Turkish manuscripts must include an English abstract, while English manuscripts may optionally include a Turkish abstract.

Types of Articles Accepted by the Turkey LiDAR Journal

The Turkey LiDAR Journal focuses on high-quality works highlighting the contributions of LiDAR technology to scientific and industrial domains. Maintaining its multidisciplinary approach, the journal accepts the following types of articles to promote diverse scientific content:

• Research Articles:
  Innovative studies on the applications of LiDAR technology, including data analysis, modeling methods, and integration processes, as well as applied LiDAR studies across various disciplines.

• Review Articles:
  Comprehensive evaluations of the development and current state of LiDAR technology, literature reviews on specific applications, and theoretical and practical analyses of interdisciplinary LiDAR integration.

• Technical Articles:
  Insights into technical innovations in stationary, mobile, and airborne LiDAR systems, as well as integration methods with other remote sensing technologies like radar, SAR, multispectral, and hyperspectral imaging.

• Application and Case Studies:
  Detailed analyses of the application of LiDAR technology in specific projects, including urban planning, natural disaster management, water resource monitoring, and historical structure documentation.

• Methodology and Algorithm Studies:
  New algorithms and methods for processing and analyzing LiDAR data, including machine learning, artificial intelligence, and deep learning approaches.

• Comparative Studies:
  Comparative analyses of LiDAR with other remote sensing technologies (e.g., optical images, SAR), evaluations of different LiDAR systems (e.g., bathymetric vs. topographic LiDAR), and cost-benefit analyses for specific applications.

• Innovative Applications and Future Perspectives:
  Explorations of future uses of LiDAR in autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, robotics, space sciences, climate change analysis, sustainability projects, and VR/AR platforms.
  

Copyright Transfer Agreements for all articles are obtained via a signed form. Submissions without this form will not be processed. Once a publication decision has been made, no additions or changes can be made to the manuscript by the authors.

Each submission is sent to at least two reviewers for evaluation in terms of content and format. Manuscripts deemed suitable for publication are returned to the authors after typesetting for a final pre-publication review. Any errors in the published version remain the responsibility of the authors unless the mistake is attributable to the editorial office, in which case a correction may be published.

• Extensive Applications of LiDAR Technology

• Architecture and Urban Planning:
  LiDAR is critical in documenting historical structures and designing modern urban infrastructure:
  Restoration and restitution of historical buildings.
  Detailed digital maps for smart city concepts.
  Topographic analysis and infrastructure planning for urban transformation projects.

• Earth Sciences and Natural Disaster Management:
  LiDAR is a unique tool for both surface and subsurface analyses:
  Monitoring fault lines and earthquake modeling.
  Tracking erosion, landslides, and volcanic activities.
  Damage assessment and reconstruction projects after natural disasters.

• Archaeology, Forestry, and Cultural Heritage:
  LiDAR’s ability to penetrate dense forest canopies facilitates the discovery of new archaeological sites and the documentation of historical structures:
  Documentation of archaeological sites and historical buildings.
  Digital mapping of ancient cities and roads.
  Virtual reality and 3D model integration for museums.

• Integration with Radar and Other Remote Sensing Technologies:
  LiDAR integration with radar (SAR), multispectral, and hyperspectral technologies enables more comprehensive and accurate analyses:
  Monitoring terrain deformation with SAR.
  Land cover classification by combining LiDAR with multispectral imagery.
  Comparative use of airborne and satellite-based LiDAR systems.

• Agricultural and Environmental Monitoring:
  LiDAR plays a vital role in precision planning and monitoring of environmental processes:
  Topography and drainage analysis of agricultural lands.
  Assessing the impacts of forest fires.
  Preservation of wetlands and water resources.

• Art History and Digital Arts:
  LiDAR contributes to detailed modeling and digitization processes in art history and cultural projects:
  Digital documentation and restoration of art pieces.
  Virtual museum applications and digital exhibition design.
  Digital platforms for art history education.

• Space Sciences:
  In space sciences, LiDAR is used for planetary surface mapping and landing site selection:
  Detailed analyses of Mars and lunar surfaces.
  Identifying safe landing zones for spacecraft.
  Atmospheric data collection and modeling.

• Defense and Security:
  LiDAR is extensively used for tactical mapping and operational analyses in the defense sector:
  Environmental sensing in autonomous systems (drones and vehicles).
  Border security and infrastructure mapping.
  3D modeling for tactical military operations.

• Reverse Engineering:
  LiDAR supports industrial design and production processes through reverse engineering:
  3D prototyping and design.
  Enhancing accuracy in manufacturing processes.
  Quality control in the automotive and aviation industries.

• Autonomous Systems and Artificial Intelligence:
  LiDAR is a critical component in many AI-supported systems, from autonomous vehicles to robotics:
  Environmental sensing for autonomous vehicles.
  Guidance and mapping in robotic systems.
  Object detection and classification using artificial intelligence.

• LiDAR and Geographic Information Systems (GIS):
  GIS and LiDAR Integration.
  High-Resolution Spatial Data.
  Integration of LiDAR-derived Digital Elevation Models (DEM/DSM) and 3D surface models into GIS projects.
  Accurate transfer of large and complex datasets to GIS platforms.
  3D Spatial Analysis.
  Performing three-dimensional analyses of buildings, trees, and bridges using LiDAR data within GIS platforms.
  Innovative solutions for urban planning, land use analysis, and risk assessments.
  Land and Landscape Analysis.
  Integration of LiDAR-based slope, aspect, and water flow analyses with GIS.
  Examination of pre- and post-disaster land changes.
  Infrastructure and Urban Management.
  Mapping of transportation networks and management of infrastructure assets.
  Database creation for urban projects and smart city applications.
  Environmental and Ecological Management.
  Inventorying forests, calculating carbon stocks, and monitoring watersheds.
  Land use and vegetation analyses in precision agriculture.

• LiDAR and Hydrographic Applications:
  Applications in Hydrography.
  Bathymetric Mapping.
  3D modeling of coastal areas, lakes, and riverbeds.
  Detailed mapping of seabed morphology.
  Identifying sediment structures and distributions in shallow waters.
  Coastal Change Monitoring.
  Mapping and documenting underwater archaeological sites.
  Locating shipwrecks and historical artifacts.
  Preserving underwater cultural heritage etc.

For Authors
Manuscript Requirements
Articles submitted to the journal must meet the following criteria:

Original research studies containing unique scientific findings.
Studies that convey application examples with a scientific approach.
Comprehensive review articles evaluating significant advancements in a specific field.
Manuscripts should be uploaded electronically through the system at https://dergipark.org.tr/journal/3135/submission/start.

These manuscripts cannot be published elsewhere or presented as papers without the permission of the editorial board. The entire article or any part of it cannot be used elsewhere without proper citation. Authors must agree unanimously on the order of their names in the manuscript.

Manuscript Formatting Rules
Manuscripts must adhere to international scientific writing standards.

Authors may submit their manuscripts in a free form (Word format) using standard A4 layout with figures and tables embedded in the text. Accepted manuscripts will undergo layout adjustments by the publication team. During the layout process, authors may be requested to revise the in-text citation style and reference formatting.

Documents Required for Submission

• Plagiarism Report: Articles must be accompanied by a plagiarism report (via iThenticate, Turnitin, etc.) for evaluation starting from 2017.
  If the plagiarism report is not provided, the editorial board reserves the right to reject the article after checking it through the iThenticate software.

• Copyright Transfer Form: Authors must complete and sign the copyright transfer form available on the journal's website. The signed form must be scanned and uploaded as a PDF. Articles without this form will not be published. You can download the Copyright Transfer Form from here.

• Reviewer Suggestion Form (doc)

• ORCID ID Form

Contact Information

Editor in Chief Dr. Abdurahman Yasin Yiğit
E-mail: abdurahmanyasinyigit@gmail.com/ayasinyigit@mersin.edu.tr

lidar@mersin.edu.tr

PUBLICATION ETHICS & MALPRACTICE STATEMENT

Publication ethics are kept in the course of publication processes in Turkish Journal of LIDAR (e-ISSN: 2717-6797) to assure the best practice guidelines and hence it is crucial for the journal’s editors, authors, and peer reviewers to abide by the ethical policies.
Turkish Journal of LIDAR conforms to the principles below that are described by COPE’s Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors (https://publicationethics.org/resources/code-conduct) and not only transparency principles, but also best practice in scholarly publishing pointed out by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Duties of Editor-in-Chief & Section Editors

Objectivity
Editor-in-chief & section editors of the journal are account for deciding which of the manuscripts submitted to the journal ought to be published. In this process, the authors of the manuscript are not distinguished based on his/her race, ethnicity, gender, religion and citizenship by the editors. Editors´ decision to accept, revise or reject a manuscript for publication should be based merely on the importance, originality and clarity of the manuscript, and also convenience of the study performed in manuscript to the coverage of the journal.

Confidentiality
Editor-in-chief and section editors staff must not reveal any information about a submitted manuscript to anyone but the corresponding author, reviewers/potential reviewers and the publishing personnel. Editors will assure that all material submitted by authors remains confidential during the review process.

Conflicts of interest & Disclosure
Unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be utilized in any reviewers’ own studies without expressing written permission of the author. Exclusive information or opinions attained from peer review process must be maintained confidential and not used for personal benefit. Reviewers ought not to take into account manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest deriving from competitive, collaborative or other relationships/connections with any of the authors, companies or institutions linked to the articles.

Peer review process
The editor-in-chief/section editors must assure that a blind peer review process is effectively performed for each manuscript submitted to journal system.

Management of unethical behaviour(s)
The editors, together with the publisher(s), should take rationally responsive measures when ethical complaints have been presented regarding a submitted manuscript or published article.

Duties of Author(s)

Authorship of the paper
Authorship should be narrowed to those who have made a vital contribution to the reported study including conception, execution, design and interpretation. All authors made significant contributions to the submitted manuscript should be listed as co-authors.

Originality and plagiarism
The authors are responsible for the content, language and originality of the manuscript they submitted. The authors should assure that they have composed their original works entirely, and if the authors have used the study and/or words of other authors, that this has been conveniently cited or quoted. Plagiarism takes many forms varying from “passing off” someone´s paper as the authors’ own paper to copying or paraphrasing important parts of someone´s paper (without attribution), to claiming results from research performed by others. Plagiarism in all its forms comprises unethical publishing behaviour and is inadmissible. Before being sent a manuscript to reviewers, it is checked in terms of similarity by iThenticate to explore the plagiarism.

Acknowledgement of funding sources
All funding sources for the research reported in the manuscript should be acknowledged thoroughly at the end of the manuscript before references.

Disclosure and conflicts of interest
All authors should reveal in their manuscript any financial or other substantive conflict of interest which may be construed to affect the findings or interpretation of their manuscript. All financial support sources for the project should be disclosed as well. Disclosed examples of potential conflicts of interest include employment, consultancies, stock ownership, honoraria, paid expert testimony, patent applications/registrations, and grants or other funding. Potential conflicts of interest should be declared at the earliest stage possible.

Reporting standards
Authors of manuscript should present an accurate explanation of the study conducted and an objective discussion of its importance. Underlying data should be accurately given in the manuscript. A paper should include sufficient detail and references to allow other researchers to repeat the study. Tricky or knowingly imprecise statements form unethical behaviour and are unacceptable. Review and professional publication articles should also be precise, original and objective, and editorial opinion works should be described overtly as such.

Data access & retention
Authors might be asked to ensure the raw data in connection with a paper for editorial review process, and should in any event be prepared to keep in such data for a moderate time after publication.

Multiple, redundant or concurrent publication
Submitted manuscripts must not be under consideration of any other journal. Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal concurrently comprises unethical publishing behaviour. The authors must also assure that the article has not been published elsewhere before.

Principal errors in published studies
When an author corresponds to a significant error or inaccuracy in his/her own published work, it is the author´s obligation to notify swiftly the journal editor or publisher and cooperate with the editor to withdraw or correct the paper.

Duties of Reviewers
Reviewers should review and send the review comments in due time period. If the manuscript is not in the reviewer’s field of interest, then the manuscript must be sent back to editor so that the other reviewers can be assigned without losing time.

Contribution
Reviewers are the main members contributing to the quality of the journal being a peer reviewed one. The reviewers who feel unqualified to review the received manuscript must swiftly notify the editor and reject to review that manuscript.

Confidentiality
Any manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. They must not be shown to or discussed with others except as authorized by the editor.

Objectivity standards
Reviews should be objectively performed. Personal criticism of the author is unsuitable. Referees should frankly express their aspects with supporting arguments.

Acknowledgement of sources
Reviewers should describe relating published study which has not been cited by the authors. Any statement that an observation, derivation, or argument had been previously reported should be accompanied by the relevant citation. A reviewer should also point out to the editor’s attention any vital resemblance or coincide between the manuscript under consideration and any other published paper of which they have personal information.

Disclosure & conflict of interest
Reviewers should not take into account the manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest derived from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships/connections with any of the authors, companies or institutions linked to the manuscripts.

The journal operates under an open-access model and does not charge any fees for article submission, processing, or publication.