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Our editorial compass
We explain the gap between a machine’s suggestion and a defensible archaeological interpretation.
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How we read the evidence
We begin with the instrument and the research question. We then ask how the data were processed, how a model was tested and what independent evidence supports the interpretation. Remote sensing and machine learning are related tools, not interchangeable terms.
Where possible, our notes link to original research, official technical documentation and professional guidance. A paper’s findings are described within their study context. We do not present one project’s performance as a promise for every landscape.
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What we publish—and withhold
We publish explanatory workflows, carefully qualified case studies and questions for evaluating evidence. We do not publish candidate-coordinate lists or instructions for disturbing archaeological deposits. Contextual photographs are labelled so they cannot reasonably be mistaken for results from the studies discussed.
We treat communities, heritage protection and data governance as part of research quality. A technically reproducible workflow is not automatically an ethically acceptable one.
A clear reading route
Start with measurement, move to model evaluation, test the suggestion and consider the responsibilities that follow.
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