Journal of Human Evolution Citation Rate 2026
0047-2484
eISSN 1095-8606
Elsevier BV
GB
Q2 Quartile
About Journal of Human Evolution
Journal of Human Evolution (JHE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Archaeology and ancient environmental studies and Evolution and Paleontology Studies, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0047-2484 (e-ISSN 1095-8606). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.90 (Q2 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 ~$4170 USD). OpenAlex records 5,817 works and 292,502 citations, with an h-index of 208.
Journal of Human Evolution Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Human Evolution has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.90, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Archaeology and ancient environmental studies 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.
Journal of Human Evolution operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Human Evolution 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 Journal of Human Evolution against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of Human Evolution
- Budget $4170 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Archaeology and ancient environmental studies, Evolution and Paleontology Studies, Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0047-2484 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1095-8606 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $4170 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Human Evolution is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4170.
In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Human Evolution is classified under Archaeology and ancient environmental studies, Evolution and Paleontology Studies, Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies and Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology.
Journal of Human Evolution 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 1.903.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.903 | 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
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