Archaeological Journal Citation Rate 2026
0066-5983
eISSN 2373-2288
Taylor & Francis
GB
Q3 Quartile
About Archaeological Journal
Archaeological Journal (AJ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Taylor & Francis in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0066-5983 (e-ISSN 2373-2288). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.43 (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.
Archaeological Journal Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Archaeological Journal has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.43, placing it in the Q3 quartile. 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.
Archaeological Journal operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Archaeological Journal 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 Archaeological Journal against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 0066-5983 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2373-2288 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| h-index | 37 |
| Total Works | 6,823 |
| Total Citations | 9,854 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 0.42 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Archaeological Journal is published by Taylor & Francis and based in United Kingdom.
Editorially, Archaeological Journal concentrates on Archaeology and ancient environmental studies, Archaeological Research and Protection and Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology and History.
Archaeological Journal is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 6,823 works that have together drawn 9,854 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 37; its most recent citation rate stands at 0.429; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 0.42.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.429 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | 2 |
| 2024 | 26 | 25 |
| 2023 | 21 | 6 |
| 2022 | 16 | 37 |
| 2021 | 50 | 120 |
| 2020 | 25 | 117 |
| 2019 | 66 | 286 |
| 2018 | 42 | 91 |
| 2017 | 62 | 66 |
| 2016 | 58 | 102 |
| 2015 | 83 | 279 |
| 2014 | 60 | 116 |
Journal at a Glance
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Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Metadata
Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S127326301
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