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Keep the discussion going! Our response to Nielsen’s comment

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This article offers a response to Nielsen’s commentary on the authors’ earlier study Variation in the number of radiocarbon ( 14 C) dates does not equal change in Neolithic population size over time . Clarifying some misunderstandings in Nielsen’s commentary, the authors emphasise the value in continuous critical dialogues in advancing archaeological research on prehistoric demography.

Source: Journal of Archaeological Science Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.jasrep.2026.105894

Authors: Anders Högberg, Kristian Brink, Torbjörn Brorsson, Helena Malmström, Elisabeth Rudebeck, Miguel de Navascués

Institutions: Linnaeus University, University of Johannesburg, Sydsvensk Arkeologi, Uppsala University

Language: English

Topic: Archaeology and ancient environmental studies

Subfield: Paleontology

Field: Earth and Planetary Sciences

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,910

Funder: Vetenskapsrådet