Turkish Academy of Sciences Journal of Cultural Inventory

TÜBA-KED, which started to be published in 2003 with the purpose of documenting, promoting and transferring cultural heritage to future generations, is an international refereed journal includes all tangible and intangible values that can be further increased in number, such as material remains, cultural landscape, decorative arts, natural environment, oral traditions and narratives, performing arts, beliefs, rituals, feasts, events and practices in the memory of society about nature and the universe.

Targeting to be a common ground for all activities under the concept of culture, TÜBA-KED forms the groundwork for studies on basic areas and sub-study areas listed below, without limitation of period and geographical region:

* Archaeology,

* History of art,

* Rural and Urban Architecture,

* Rural and Urban Landscape,

* Cultural Landscape,

* Urban Archeology,

* Industrial Archeology,

* Ethnography,

* Ethnobotanic,

* Geoarchaeology,

* History.

The journal also covers all documentation, inventory and oral history studies on different scales and qualities of cultural heritage such as practices, representations, narratives, information, skills and related tools and cultural spaces that communities, groups and individuals define as part of their cultural heritage. Along with that, TÜBA-KED is open to projects and ideas aimed at protecting, repairing, exhibiting and collecting all the practices identified in the concept of culture and evaluating them as a cultural sector and has also undertaken the function of creating a forum in these fields.

TÜBA-KED Journal is the periodical international peer-reviewed journal of the Turkish Academy of Sciences. Articles written in Turkish and English can be published in the journal. Articles to be published in TÜBA-KED should not exceed 25 pages, including text and images. However, the editorial board or the advisory board may express an opinion on the size of the work without losing its quality.
Similarity reports are created with the iThenticate program of all articles sent to the TÜBA-KED journal, and can be included in the referee process after being reviewed by the relevant committees and evaluated in terms of publication ethics and plagiarism.
Manuscripts should be prepared in accordance with the explanations in the following headings.

The application to be made to TÜBA-KED; The Application Letter must be prepared to include the Title Page, Abstract, Main Text, Images and Attachments. The identity of the author(s) in the main text and abstract files will be kept confidential in accordance with the blind referee process. however, authors are also expected to avoid information, documents and statements that would reveal their identities in their studies before the peer-review process, and if necessary, add such information at the end of the peer-review process.

Applications to TÜBA-KED should be prepared in accordance with the titles and explanations listed below:
Application letterIn the letter to be prepared addressed to the TÜBA-KED Editorial Board; It should be clearly stated that the study has not been published before, is not in the process of evaluation elsewhere, is an original study, and has been prepared in accordance with scientific norms and ethical rulesmust be signed by the author(s).Title Page
The title should reflect the content of the study clearly and understandably and should be written in capital letters in Turkish and English Times New Roman, bold, 20 point size. The title page should include the names, surnames, titles, institution and contact information of the authors. If the support of the study is produced from postgraduate theses, the information of the thesis and the author responsible for the correspondence should be given.

Abstract and Keywords
Turkish and English abstracts should be prepared in Times New Roman, 10.5 point size. The names of the author names should not be in the abstract file. The abstract should not exceed 250 words, reflecting the purpose, scope, method, results, highlights and original value of the study. At least 5 and at most 7 keywords that reflect the content of the study should be determined.

Main Text
The texts of the main text should be in Times New Roman should be prepared in 10.5 point size and in accordance with the specifications listed under the heading "Physical Properties of the Article". The main text should not include the author's name and/or the author's identity.

Tables, Figures and Images
All visual materials such as tables, figures and photographs in the article should be sent in a separate file in accordance with the order in the article. It is obligatory to give the source of all images in the article. The use of permissions belongs to the author(s). The permissions for use of images that do not belong to the authors must be declared by the author when the article is accepted for publication.

Citation and Bibliography
In-text references must be in the language of the full text and in accordance with the citation procedures and principles of that language. TÜBA-KED uses two types of citation techniques. according to this; The reference should be only to the publication or to the page or pages in the publication, at the end of the relevant line or paragraph, in accordance with the principles of citing sample references. References requiring explanation or explanation should be numbered in the text and given at the bottom of the relevant page in classical footnote order. The source information of the annotated footnote should be given at the end of the footnote in accordance with the in-text citation technique.

1. In-text referencing:
In-text reference is given with the surname, year of publication and page number, if any, in parentheses where necessary (between the lines, the end of the sentence or the end of the paragraph). For example: (Kafadar 2017:101). If the source has two authors, “and” is placed between the surnames, and if there are 3 or more authors, a comma is placed If the citation refers to more than one page and the pages are the following pages, a hyphen (18-25) should be inserted, and if the page does not follow, a comma (3,6,45) should be placed.

2. Reference list
For reference list, the following sequencing scheme is used in order to be suitable for the in-text display technique and to reach the source more easily.
The name of the author and the date of publication should be on the first line, (respectively) the name of the publication, the place where it was published (with volume and issue information, if any, of the book, gift, magazine, etc.), the place of publication, the publishing house (if any) and the page information on the second line. Please refer to the published issues of the journal for sample applications.

Physical Properties of the Article
Format of Document: The documents to be delivered must be Word documents with (.doc or .docx) extension
Font to be used in the text: Times New Roman
letter size to be used in the main text: 10.5 points
Letter size to be used in footnotes: 9 points
Page size and margins: Din A4 size page should leave 2.5 cm margins on the left, 2 cm on the right, 2 cm on the top and 2 cm on the bottom.
Line spacing: Single spacing.
Paragraph spacing: 0.6 pt.
Paragraph beginning: The entire text is written as a block to the left, the right side is left free.

General Arrangement Principles of Scientific Studies
The title of the main language of the study: Words are written in all capital letters, times new roman and 20 points.
Names of authors: Under the title of the study, the first letter of the name is written in capital letters and the surname is written in bold, 12 points.

Headings in the text: The headings in the text are distinguished from each other by their font size and attributes. In general, the order and format of the subheadings are as follows.
1st level headings: TIMES NEW ROMAN, 12 POINT, BOLD/BOLD, CAPITAL/CAPITAL LETTERS.
2nd level titles: TIMES NEW ROMAN, 12 POINT, THIN/NORMAL, CAPITAL/ CAPITAL LETTERS.
3rd level headings: Times New Roman, 12 Points, Fine/Normal, Small Letters, Only First Letters of Words are Capitalized.
4th level headings: It is at the beginning of the paragraph. Times New Roman, 12 point, fine/regular, lowercase italicized/italicised.Annexes: Attachments (table, figure, inventory list, catalog, etc.) that the author does not want to include between the pages in the work, after the main text of the report, as a separate section, starting from a new page, and in the form of ANNEX 1, APPENDIX 2are numbered.The titles of the additional chapters are the same as the level 1 titles described above.
Images
The main text of the scientific study and all tables and images within the scope of the study should be related, images or documents that do not contribute to the text should not be included, and the text should be supported with visual references in the text.
All visual materials (photographs, figures, plates, etc.) related to scientific studies will be evaluated in the relevant area within (between) the text. However, in line with the author's suggestion, it is possible to evaluate the images in question at the end of the text. In this case, the images are included in the images section. This section is the last section of the scientific work after the main text, notes, bibliography and appendices (inventory list and tables longer than 1 A4 page, etc.).
All images get a continuous sequence number starting from one, provided that they are within themselves. Photograph, figure or plate number should be listed within itself and should not be confused with other images. If a group of photographs will be used in a plate, the photographs in the plate should be numbered independently starting from 1 or A, and if necessary, any image on the plate should be referenced within the text (Ex: LEV. 1, Photo. 5).

Images are defined as:• All images with image content created by the camera (including a photographed picture of an artist) with the word Photo in the caption of the relevant image and Photo in the text. identified by the abbreviation.
• All kinds of works (map, plan, sketch, facade drawing, section, detail drawings, etc.) that have been converted into drawings, that is, linearized by hand or in the computer environment, can be displayed in the text with the word "Figure" in the subtitle. identified by the abbreviation.
• Draw in the text with the word Chart in the subtitles of the tables and graphics created by hand or in the computer environment. identified by the abbreviation. If the dimensions of all tables/charts and graphics related to the scientific study do not exceed the A4 page size, they are included in the text (to the extent and location allowed by the page design). Tables/charts exceeding one page are included in the appendices at the end of the text.
• For page-size groupings containing multiple photos, figures, and charts, the word Plate in the subtitle is Lev in the text. abbreviation is used.
subtitles: The subtitles of all images must contain complete and sufficient information to express the image. subtitles of images related to scientific studies; If the article is in Turkish, it should be expressed in Turkish and English, if it is prepared in a different language, it should be expressed in the language and Turkish.

Delivery Form of Scientific Study
Scientific studies are accepted electronically, including attachments for preliminary review and referee process. http://tubaked.tuba.gov.tr
For works that have been decided to be published: All photographs, drawings, maps, etc. Images must be submitted as separate files in .jpeg or .tiff format, with a minimum of 300 dpi.

Ethical Principles and Publication Policy

TÜBA-KED addresses various aspects of cultural heritage in the light of scientific methods. It focuses on the documentation, inventorying and oral history of cultural heritage of different scales and qualities, such as practices, representations, narratives, knowledge, skills and cultural spaces. The journal includes a wide range of articles, from studies in archaeology and art history to rural and urban architecture, urban archaeology, industrial archaeology, ethnography, ethnobotany, geoarchaeology and history. Projects and ideas related to the conservation, restoration, exhibition and socialization of all practices considered within the concept of culture are included in the scope of the journal.

Publisher

TÜBA-KED journal is published by the Presidency of TÜBA. As the publisher, it is committed to the implementation of the journal's publication ethics principles by the relevant stakeholders, providing free and continuous access to the content of the journal, archiving and protecting the publications. At the same time, it assumes the responsibility to take the necessary steps to clarify the situation in case of suspected violations of scientific publication ethics (cases such as misconduct, plagiarism, conflict of interest, copyright violations).

TÜBA-KED Journal, a publication of the Turkish Academy of Sciences, an autonomous public institution with a special budget, does not receive advertisements and does not charge a fee for articles to be published in the journal. Editorial decisions and choices are based solely on the quality and contribution of the research without any political, economic or financial interference.

Editorial Board

The Editorial Board of the TÜBA-KED Journal meets at least twice a year. The members of the Editorial Board accept the editorial ethics principles and policies of the TÜBA-KED Journal and evaluate the decisions related to these principles and policies. The Editorial Board determines the themes of the Journal and selects the people who will submit theme editorial proposals for the relevant themes. It also proposes members for the Scientific Board of the Journal and makes recommendations to increase the national and international recognition of the Journal.

The Editorial Board is responsible for informing the Journal's editorial team to clarify the situation in cases of suspected violations of scientific publication ethics (misconduct, plagiarism, conflict of interest, copyright violations, etc.). They also submit index proposals to increase the international visibility and academic quality of the Journal.

Editor

Manuscripts submitted to the journal are evaluated by the editors independently of the race, ethnicity, gender, worldview and beliefs of the authors. Reviewers provide detailed and constructive evaluations of the manuscripts they review. Content published in the journal without the need for peer review may include articles such as event evaluations. The editor may offer comments and suggestions on the category under which the submitted article can be published in the journal; however, the final decision belongs to the author and/or editor.

Editors act with the responsibility of being the contact person between the author and the Reviewer for articles that will enter the Reviewering process. They carry out the Reviewering process with academic courtesy from the date of receipt of the article to the publication stage, meticulously documenting each stage. Regarding the evaluation process, they do not hesitate to account for the evaluation steps for each article (provided that the personal rights of the author and the Reviewer and the privacy principles of the journal are observed).

In the event that two Reviewers have different opinions on the manuscript under review, the editors should consult a third Reviewer.

In case editors have a conflict of interest or are involved in relationships that may lead to a conflict of interest, they should clearly state this and step down from the editorial position. Editorial staff should disclose any financial interests or other conflicts and step down as editor if they have a conflict of interest. The editorial staff should not use information obtained from a manuscript under review for personal gain.

Editors may retract a published article if they find an error in the manuscript that invalidates the work or significant parts of it, involves plagiarism, or involves an unethical situation. In the case of a retraction, editors must publish a statement explaining that the article has been retracted and an explanation of the reason for the retraction. They should also provide a link between the original article and the retracted version. In this way, all readers can easily access this information on online platforms.

Author

TÜBA-KED Journal adheres to rigorous authorship criteria to protect the credibility and integrity of published scientific work. Eligibility for authorship depends on making significant contributions to the conception, design, conduct or interpretation of the research study. Members of the editorial team do not usually publish in the journal. If this situation arises, a rigorous and impartial peer review process is applied to the manuscript of the person on the editorial board. Submitted articles are subjected to the same scrutiny as other articles, ensuring fairness, transparency and the maintenance of high publishing standards. Authors are expected to actively participate in the drafting or critical review of the article and to collectively approve the final version before submission. Public responsibility for the accuracy and originality of the work is an important aspect that ensures the accountability of each author. The journal encourages acknowledgment in the acknowledgments section of those who do not meet the criteria for authorship but have nonetheless contributed to the article. Any disputes or concerns regarding authorship are promptly addressed by our editorial office. This policy aims to promote transparency, fairness, and ethical authorship practices and to reinforce our commitment to maintaining the highest standards in scholarly publishing. Within this framework, TÜBA-KED Journal includes studies that utilize advanced scientific research methods and techniques consistent with the subject and scope of the journal. The main publishing criterion is the methodological competence of the studies as well as their original and new contributions to the field.
Authors have academic, ethical and social responsibilities. It is the responsibility of the author to comply with the following rules:

        • Authors cannot submit more than one article to the themed issue of the journal.
        • Article submission deadlines are specified in the announcement text of the relevant issue during the publication preparation phase. Article submissions received after the application date will not be evaluated.
        • Authors should avoid ethical violations such as plagiarism, labor theft, improper referencing, forgetting references, not mentioning the names of scholarship and support institutions. Otherwise, the article will be rejected.
        • Authors who receive study or research support should indicate this source in their articles.
        • Authors must sign the Copyright Transfer and Conflict of Interest Declaration Form and upload it to the system.
        • Authors are responsible for ensuring that the ideas and expressions in the manuscripts they submit for publication have not been used elsewhere before. If they have been used, they should be indicated with the necessary citations.
        • Authors undertake that their manuscripts have not been previously published elsewhere and have not been included in the evaluation phase.
        • Authors should be accountable for the validity and ethical issues of the study.
        • In studies where more than one author contributes, the order of names should be a joint decision of the authors.
        • Authors should not include people who have not actively contributed to the article among the authors and should explain their requests for changes in the order of authors in a justified manner.
        • Authors should promptly notify the journal editors of any errors or inaccuracies after the publication of their manuscript.
        • Authors may not publish the same article in more than one journal without permission or cross-reference without proper justification. They must comply with the signed license and copyright transfer agreement.

Reviewer

Reviewers fulfill their duties by adhering to the following principles:

        • They adopt the double-blind peer review process and fulfill the requirements of this process. Authors do not know who the reviewers are. Reviewers do not know the author(s) of the manuscript they are reviewing.
        • When offered a review, they should respond positively or negatively within two weeks. A one-week extension may be granted to a Reviewer who requests it with reasonable justification.
        • They should explain if they do not have expertise in the subject matter of the paper or are only able to evaluate part of it.
        • They should agree to review within the agreed timeframe and should be informed in case of overruns.
        • A similarity report is generated for all manuscripts submitted to the journal. If the similarity report exceeds the 20% limit excluding references (sources), the article is resubmitted to the author.
        • Reviewer are responsible for informing the editors when they notice self-plagiarism in the articles sent to them for review.
        • Reviewer should not use any information in the manuscript that is of their own interest before their review is published.
        • Reviewer should inform the editors if they feel that they cannot provide a fair and impartial review.
        • Reviewer should decline to review a manuscript if it is too similar to a manuscript they are preparing or under review.
        • Reviewer should inform the journal if they become aware of any conflict of interest during the review.
        • Reviewer must keep all manuscripts and peer reviews confidential.
        • Reviewer must ensure that their evaluations are purely scientific and will not be favorably or unfavorably influenced by personal, financial, or intellectual bias.
        • Reviewer should avoid personal comments or unsubstantiated accusations against the author.
        • Reviewer should be specific in their criticism; for example, they should concretize a general statement such as “a study that has been done before”; this will help editors to treat authors fairly in the evaluation and decision-making process.
        • Reviewer should not contact authors directly without informing the journal.
        • Reviewer should recognize the potential sensitivities that may arise from writing in another language and express this respectfully and appropriately.
        • Reviewer should not recommend citations just to increase their own or their colleagues' citation count or to raise their visibility. If a paper is to be recommended, it must have a scientific justification.

Reviewer post-evaluation;
- They should continue to maintain the confidentiality of the manuscript and the review process.
        • They should inform the journal if a situation arises that may affect their substantive comments and feedback.
        • They should respond to requests from the journal for revision and re-evaluation.

Ethical Principles and Values

TÜBA-KED adopts the high ethical standards of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) in scientific studies. It expects researchers and authors to present their work in an honest and transparent manner.

As representatives of intellectual discourse and cultural preservation, TÜBA-KED recognizes that ethical principles and values are of paramount importance in maintaining the integrity and credibility of scientific research. Adherence to ethical behavior ensures the credibility of our journal and contributes to the advancement of knowledge in the field of cultural inventory.

        • Authors are expected to submit original and authentic work, accurately attributing the contributions of others.
        • Plagiarism, data fabrication and falsification are strictly prohibited.
        • All authors listed must have made significant contributions to the research. Each contributor must be properly attributed.
        • Ghost authorship and guest authorship are not acceptable. All individuals who have made significant contributions should be acknowledged.
        • The peer review process is crucial for maintaining the quality of scientific publications. Reviewers should conduct their evaluations in an objective and constructive manner.
        • Editors are responsible for ensuring a fair and impartial review process, free from conflicts of interest.
        • Authors, reviewers and editors must disclose any conflicts of interest that may affect the research or review process.
        • Steps should be taken to manage and mitigate conflicts to maintain the objectivity and impartiality of the publication process.
        • Authors must adhere to ethical standards in research, including humane treatment of subjects, appropriate use of data, and compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines.
        • Ethical approval for research involving human or animal subjects should be obtained and clearly stated in the manuscript.
        • Transparency in reporting is essential for building trust within the scientific community.
        • Authors should respect the privacy and confidentiality of individuals involved in the research.
        • Informed consent must be obtained from participants and their rights and dignity must be protected.
        • Editors will not accept manuscripts submitted elsewhere at the same time.
        • In cases of error or misconduct, corrections, retractions and clarifications should be made immediately.
        • Authors should pay attention to cultural diversity and respect the cultural contexts of their research topics.
        • Offensive or inappropriate language, images or content is strictly prohibited.
        • Researchers, reviewers and editors are encouraged to stay informed about emerging ethical issues and to engage in continuous professional development.

By adhering to these ethical principles and values, TÜBA-KED aims to foster a scientific environment that promotes the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and respect for cultural diversity. Authors, reviewers and editors are essential partners in upholding these principles and contribute to the advancement of knowledge and the preservation of cultural heritage.

Open-Access and Publication Policy: Open-Science

Based on the principle of diversity, the journal welcomes articles from different disciplines on the topics covered by the journal. The quality control process includes a peer review process to assess compliance with academic standards and Open-Science.

In terms of content access, it is important that the content published in the journal is accessible. In addition to being sent to the central libraries of all higher education institutions, the physical archives kept at the center of the journal are also preserved in digital archives kept in open access format. Thanks to this dual system, researchers, students and readers can easily access the issues. The journal's material is licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY-NC-ND 2.0 license to promote open access and the exchange of information. Authors must comply with the terms of this license when submitting their work. All articles published in the journal are available online at https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/tubaked. This policy is intended to expand access to information, support research, and encourage the sharing of scientific knowledge. In order to contribute to the world of science and society, the journal prioritizes open access and allows scientific content to be used free of charge by a wide range of readers.

All publication, publishing and distribution rights of the published articles belong to TÜBA-KED. In case of quotation, it is obligatory to cite the source, and the use of the entire article depends on the permission of the journal.

Promoting a respectful academic atmosphere and maintaining standards of scientific rigor and integrity are the goals of the journal. If you have scientific criticism or objections to any article we publish, please let us know. Upon receipt of such a request, the processes of “Editorial Review”, “Ethical Review”, “Confidentiality” and “Editorial Decision” are carried out. Providing a transparent and accountable system for responding to reader complaints and appeals is among the journal's key priorities.

If you encounter content or behavior that does not comply with the obligations and policies set out in this ethics and publication policy text of the journal, please notify us via
tuba-ked@tuba.gov.tr .

Policy for Special Issues of the Journal of Cultural Inventory

Turkish Academy of Sciences Journal of Cultural Inventory (TÜBA-KED) reserves the right to publish one special issue per year with the decision of TÜBA Council or TÜBA-KED Editorial Board. Researchers or scientific event organisers who wish to propose a special issue can send their special issue proposals, including the details of the relevant scientific event within the scope of the journal, to the journal secretariat via Dergipark. The TÜBA Council or TÜBA-KED Editorial Board reviews all proposals and a call for papers may be made for those accepted. A guest editor can be assigned to the journal only for the special issue.

Special Issue Theme and Focus

Each special issue in the Journal of Cultural Inventory is intended to provide a focused collection of articles around a relevant and current research theme that aligns with the journal’s scope and objectives. The purpose is to enrich academic literature by consolidating a range of perspectives, research findings, and insights. The editorial board may initiate a call for a special issue or respond to specific requests from researchers or scientific event organizers. Proposals from symposiums and conferences are welcome and will undergo evaluation by the editorial board and assistant editors to ensure relevance and quality.

Occasionally, the journal may issue a call for papers on an important and timely topic. Special issues typically consist of 10-12 research articles, complemented by introductory and concluding pieces.
Key evaluation criteria for special issue proposals include:
        - Relevance and timeliness of the proposed theme
        - Potential contributions to the academic field
        - Alignment with the journal's editorial policies and thematic scope

All submissions for special issues will be processed through the Dergipark platform, with articles accepted in both English and Turkish. The editorial board may adjust article volume or language distribution when necessary. Articles must adhere to the journal’s formatting and style guidelines, and the special issue editor may set page length limits.

Submission, Review, and Revision Process

The peer review process for articles in a special issue is overseen by the chief editor or designated guest editor(s). The special issue editor is responsible for ensuring thematic alignment, timeliness of submissions, and adherence to peer review feedback. The review process mirrors that of standard issues, with additional support from area editors if needed.

The open access policy of the journal and the policy of not charging publication fees for articles are also valid for special issues.

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