Zagros Archaeological Researches

The journal of Zagros Archaeological Research (ZAR) is a peer‑reviewed academic journal published by Lorestan University, dedicated to advancing the study of the archaeology, prehistory, and cultural heritage of the Zagros Mountains and adjacent regions. The journal provides a scholarly platform for researchers, archaeologists, and heritage professionals to disseminate original fieldwork, theoretical analyses, methodological innovations, and interdisciplinary studies that illuminate the rich and complex human past of this pivotal geographical corridor. By fostering rigorous academic dialogue and highlighting discoveries from one of the cradles of early human settlement and cultural development, Zagros Archaeological Research aims to contribute meaningfully to regional and global archaeological discourse. 
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About the Journal:

Journal Title: Zagros Archaeological Research (ZAR)

Country of Publication: Iran, Lorestan.

Publisher: Lorestan University

Scientific Sponsorship Society: Anthropology Society of Iran (ASI)

Subject Area: Zagros Archaeological Research, Archeology and the history of art and architecture in Zagros, including but not limited to Zagros Mountains, Archaeology, Prehistory, Cultural Heritage, Near Eastern Archaeology, Interdisciplinary Research, and Human Settlement

Format:  Online

Online ISSN: 3060-7426

Frequency: Semiannual

Publishing Schedule: June, and December

Language: Persian, including English abstracts and bibliographies.

Open Access: Yes, free access to articles

Article types: Research and review papers.

Primary Review: 10 days, approximately.

Peer Review Policy: Double-blind peer-review

Average refereeing time: 24 weeks

Acceptance percentage: 20%

No Article Publication Charges (APCs) are required from the author(s).

Citation Style: The APA citation style

Website: https://zar.lu.ac.ir

Email: zar@lu.ac.ir  

Address: Office of the Journal of Geographical Studies of Mountainous Areas,5th kilometer of Tehran-Khorramabad road, Lorestan University, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Lorestan, Iran.

Indexing & Abstracting: WorldCat, ISSN-ROAD, Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC), National Digital Archives of Iranian Scholarly Journals, Noormags, Magiran, Google Scholar, Academia, LinkedIn, etc.

COPE: The journal of Zagros Archaeological Research (ZAR) follows the policies and guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and abides by its Code of Conduct in dealing with potential cases of misconduct.

Copyright: Authors retain unrestricted copyrights and publishing rights.

Type of License: Creative Commons — Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)

Required files to upload: Authors must submit the following five essential files through the manuscript submission system: 1. Main Manuscript File (without the author details and prepared based on the provided template. 2. Title Page, 3. Authorship Form (must include the article title, full names of all authors, and be signed by all authors), 4. Conflicts of Interest Form (must be signed by the Corresponding Author and uploaded with the Main Manuscript File), and 5. Cover Letter (Please include any necessary information in the cover letter.)