American Ethnologist Journal Citation Rate 2026
0094-0496
eISSN 1548-1425
Wiley
US
Q3 Quartile Verified Publisher
About American Ethnologist
American Ethnologist (AE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering African history and culture analysis and Anthropological Studies and Insights, published by Wiley in US, catalogued under ISSN 0094-0496 (e-ISSN 1548-1425). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.31 (Q3 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$3090 USD). OpenAlex records 8,157 works and 160,785 citations, with an h-index of 177.
American Ethnologist Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
American Ethnologist has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.31, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the African history and culture analysis research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
American Ethnologist operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in American Ethnologist should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare American Ethnologist against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for American Ethnologist
- Budget $3090 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers African history and culture analysis, Anthropological Studies and Insights, Indigenous Studies and Ecology. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0094-0496 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1548-1425 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $3090 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
American Ethnologist is published by Wiley and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3090.
In our subject taxonomy, American Ethnologist is classified under African history and culture analysis, Anthropological Studies and Insights, Indigenous Studies and Ecology and Pacific and Southeast Asian Studies.
American Ethnologist is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 0.314.
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Citation Rate
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.314 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S114801684
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