Arheologia Moldovei is an annual peer-reviewed journal published by the Institute of Archaeology, Romanian Academy – Iași Branch. The journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of scholarly publishing, editorial independence, research integrity, and transparency throughout the editorial process. All manuscripts are evaluated solely on their academic merit, originality, methodological quality, and relevance to the journal’s scope.
Aims and Scope
Arheologia Moldovei publishes original contributions in archaeology, archaeometry, ancient and medieval history, and related disciplines. The journal welcomes research articles, short communications, review articles, book reviews, and reports on archaeological investigations. Manuscripts are accepted in English, Romanian, French, and German.
Editorial Process
Every manuscript submitted to Arheologia Moldovei follows the same editorial procedure:
- Submission – Manuscripts are submitted through the journal’s editorial office.
- Initial Assessment – The Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board assess whether the submission fits the journal’s scope and meets the required academic and editorial standards.
- Peer Review – Suitable manuscripts are sent for double-blind peer review.
- Editorial Decision – Based on the reviewers’ reports, manuscripts may be accepted, accepted subject to revision, or rejected.
- Copyediting and Proofs – Accepted manuscripts undergo editorial preparation before publication.
- Publication – Final articles are published online through Propylaeum eJOURNALS and assigned a Crossref DOI.
Peer Review Policy
Arheologia Moldovei operates a double-blind peer review system.
Each manuscript is evaluated independently by at least two specialists in the relevant field. Reviewers assess:
- originality;
- scientific quality;
- methodological soundness;
- significance of the results;
- clarity of presentation;
- relevance to the journal.
Based on the reviewers’ recommendations, the Editorial Board may decide to:
- accept the manuscript;
- request minor revisions;
- request major revisions;
- reject the manuscript.
Open Access Policy
Arheologia Moldovei is a Diamond Open Access journal.
All published articles are immediately and permanently available online without subscription fees or access restrictions. The journal does not charge article processing charges (APCs) or submission fees.
The journal is published through Propylaeum eJOURNALS, the Open Access publishing platform operated by Heidelberg University Library.
Copyright and Licensing
Authors retain copyright of their published work.
Articles are distributed under the journal’s Creative Commons licence (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0), allowing free access and long-term preservation while ensuring proper attribution to the original publication.
Publication Ethics
Arheologia Moldovei follows the principles and recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and is committed to ensuring ethical publishing practices.
The journal expects editors, reviewers, and authors to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity, including:
- originality of submitted work;
- proper acknowledgement of sources;
- avoidance of plagiarism;
- transparency regarding funding;
- disclosure of conflicts of interest;
- responsible authorship.
Responsibilities of Editors
- ensure an impartial editorial process;
- preserve confidentiality;
- make decisions based solely on scholarly merit;
- manage conflicts of interest appropriately.
Responsibilities of Reviewers
Reviewers are expected to:
- provide objective and constructive evaluations;
- maintain confidentiality;
- identify relevant literature;
- disclose any conflicts of interest;
- complete reviews within a reasonable timeframe.
Responsibilities of Authors
Authors must ensure that:
- submissions are original;
- manuscripts are not under consideration elsewhere;
- all authors meet accepted authorship criteria;
- all sources are properly cited;
- conflicts of interest and funding sources are disclosed;
- significant post-publication errors are reported promptly.
Corrections and Retractions
If significant errors, ethical concerns, or research misconduct are identified after publication, the Editorial Board will take appropriate action, including issuing corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions where necessary, following internationally accepted publishing standards.
Contact
For questions regarding submissions or editorial policies, please contact the Editorial Office at:
