JANUS focuses on publishing archaeological articles to attract readers from various backgrounds. The focus of the journal is to advance the study of archaeology in Indonesia or those related to Indonesian archaeology. The articles in the journal specifically discuss the values, views, and meanings of archaeological remains that strengthen theories, improve the quality of criticism, or methodological innovations in Indonesian archaeological investigations.

Articles submitted cover archaeology and related fields of archaeology in Indonesia, presented in the context of Indonesian culture focusing on the development of critical scientific works. The editorial board of JANUS only accepts and publishes research articles and book reviews according to the focus and scope of the journal.