Journal of Semitic Studies Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0022-4480 eISSN 1477-8556 Oxford University Press GB

Q4 Quartile

About Journal of Semitic Studies
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Journal of Semitic Studies (JSS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering African history and culture analysis and Archaeology and Historical Studies, published by Oxford University Press in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0022-4480 (e-ISSN 1477-8556). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.19 (Q4 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 ~$3167 USD).

Journal of Semitic Studies Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Journal of Semitic Studies has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.19, placing it in the Q4 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.

Journal of Semitic Studies operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Semitic Studies 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 Semitic Studies against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Journal of Semitic Studies
  • Budget $3167 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers African history and culture analysis, Archaeology and Historical Studies, Biblical Studies and Interpretation. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Journal of Semitic … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-38%
Field avg: 0.3
APC vs Field Avg
+25%
Field avg: $2524

Compared against 8 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0022-4480
ISSN (Online) 1477-8556
Publisher Oxford University Press
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $3167 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Journal of Semitic Studies is published by Oxford University Press and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3167.

In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Semitic Studies is classified under African history and culture analysis, Archaeology and Historical Studies, Biblical Studies and Interpretation and Historical and Linguistic Studies.

Journal of Semitic Studies 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 0.186.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Journal of Semitic Studies

Journal of Semitic Studies does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 0.186 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Journal of Semitic Studies is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Journal of Semitic Studies is $3167 USD.

Journal of Semitic Studies is published by Oxford University Press.

Journal of Semitic Studies shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Journal of Semitic Studies is 0022-4480. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1477-8556.

Journal of Semitic Studies sits in the Q4 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 0.19, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
0.186
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 0.186 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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OpenAlex ID: S1709330

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