Sinus Persicus
The International Journal of Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Gulf of Oman Studies
Welcome to the online submission and editorial system for Sinus Persicus.
Sinus Persicus is the official journal of Tissaphernes Archaeological Research Group. The journal was established by Dr. Shahin Aryamanesh. Sinus Persicus is an international, peer reviewed journal, publishing high-quality, original research. Sinus Persicus is an international, peer reviewed journal, publishes high-quality, original research. Sinus Persicus is a journal devoted to Archaeology, history, linguistics, religion, epigraphy, numismatics, and history of art of the Persian Gulf region, encompassing both prehistoric and historic periods. The journal’s geographic range spans the northern and southern coasts of the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf islands, and Gulf of Oman.
Sinus Persicus is a 100% free journal for both authors and readers and all accepted papers are published in the journal without any publication fee.
Articles can be submitted in English or Persian
English
Persian with English Abstract: 1000-1200 words
Persian Articles must have English titles and abstracts (1000-1200 words), keywords, and a bibliography in Roman alphabet.
Read the Instructions for Authors for information on how to submit your article.
Thank you for choosing to submit your paper to us. These instructions will ensure we have everything required so your paper can move through peer review, production and publication smoothly. Please take the time to read and follow them as closely as possible, as doing so will ensure your paper matches the journal’s requirements.
Please note that this journal publishes manuscripts in English and Persian.
Terms of Acceptance
- The manuscript must be original research and has not yet been fully or partly published in other journals or monographs. It should not be submitted to other journals before a final decision is made by the Sinus Persicus.
- The author(s) are responsible for the accuracy of all content presented in their manuscript.
- The Journal is not necessarily in agreement with the ideas presented in the manuscripts.
- The first author is considered as the corresponding author if it is not specified in the authors’ list.
- The manuscript should be written clearly and free of poor language, spelling mistakes, or grammatical errors.
- Sinus Persicus is free to literally edit the submitted manuscripts.
- Manuscripts should be submitted as a standalone MS Word (.doc or .docx) file in Word 2016 and in A4 format, Times New Roman 12-point font.
- The first page of the manuscript must include the name and affiliation of the author(s), email, and contact details.
- Arrange your manuscript as follows: title, abstract, keywords, main body including introduction, materials and methods, analysis, discussion, conclusion, acknowledgment, footnote (if applicable), and references (based on Sinus Persicus instruction presented here).
- The captions for tables should appear above each, and for figures (including diagrams) below. Tables and illustrations must be referred to in the text. Use ‘Fig.’ in the text to refer to a certain figure.
- The figures should be in JPG or TIFF format with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi.
- Use a linear scale appropriate to the size of the find, in case of providing actual photos of archaeological finds.
- Since the figures can be published in colour, use neutral colour background for photos.
- In addition to figure captions, which should be grouped with each figure, provide a figure list for all figures and tables in a separate word file. Do not place the figures and tables in the word file text and send all figures as a separate file.
- Provide a separate PDF file for the manuscript placing all figures and tables in right places in the text.
- In case of unfamiliar names of the sites, use diacritical marks adapted by Encyclopaedia Iranica.
Preparation of the manuscript
Note the following details in preparing the manuscript.
- Title; must be clear and indicate the theme.
- Abstract; briefly describes the content of the manuscript including questions, objectives, main points, and conclusion. The abstract should be minimum of 250 words and does not exceed 300.
- Keywords include 4 to 6 words indicating the theme of the research.
- Main body includes an introduction, methodology, materials, analysis, discussion and conclusion, footnotes and references:
Example: Mallory, J. P. (1990). In search of the Indo-Europeans: Language, Archeology and Myth, London: Thames and Hudson.
Example: Madjidzadeh, Y. & H. Pittman. (2008). “Excavations at Konar Sandal in the region of Jiroft in the Halil Basin: first preliminary report (2002–2008)”. Iran 46: 69–103.
3.Referring to a book chapter: 1. Author(s): Author’s surname, Author’s initial(s). 2. Year of publication. 3. Chapter title (Italic). 4. Editor(s) 5. Book title 6. Place of publication: 7. Publisher. 8. Edition. 9. Pages.
Example 1: Hopper, K. (2017). Connectivity on a Sasanian Frontier: Route Systems in the Gorgan Plain of North-East Iran. In Eberhard W. Sauer (ed.). Sasanian Persia: Between Rome and the Steppes of Eurasia. Edinburgh University Press. 126-150.
Example 2: Alexeyev, A. Yu. (2017). The Scythians in Eurasia. In St. John Simpson, Svetlana Pankova (eds.). Scythians: Warriors of Ancient Siberia. London: British Museum. Thames & Hudson, London. 16-31.
4.Referring to an electronic publication (e.g. website): 1. Author(s): Author’s surname, Author’s
initial(s). 2. Year of publication. 3. Website title (Italic). 4. Date accessed, 5. URL.
Example: Hawking, S. 2000. Professor Stephen Hawking’s website. Retrieved 9 February,2009, from http://www.hawking.org.uk/
Example 1: Beard, M. 2013, 8 June. A Don’s Life. [Weblog]. Retrieved 26 July, 2016, from http://timesonline. typepad.com/
Example 2: Compareti, M. 2011, 15 October. The State of Research on Sasanian Painting.
Retrieved 25 July, 2016, from http:// sasanika.org.
- One author: Author’s surname, Publication year: Page no(s): (Pourshariati, 2017: 127-129).
- Two authors: Authors’ surnames, Publication year: Page no(s): (Lawrence and Wilkinson, 2017: 104).
- More than two authors: First author’s surname et al. Publication year: Page no(s): (Shumilovskikh, et al. 2017: 54).
- More than two authors: First author’s surname et al. Publication year: Page no(s): (Shumilovskikh, et al. 2017: 54).
Paper Type |
Maximum Word Length |
Abstract Length |
References |
Manuscript Template |
Original Research Article |
5,000 words |
Structured-up to 300 words |
No limit |
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Archaeological Reports |
2,000 words |
Structured-up to 300 words |
No limit |
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Review Article |
5,000 words |
Structured-up to 300 words |
No limit |
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Book Review |
2,000 words |
Structured-up to 300 words |
No limit |
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