Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 1359-0987 eISSN 1467-9655 Wiley GB

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About Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute
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Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute (JRAI) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Anthropological Studies and Insights and Geographies of human-animal interactions, published by Wiley in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1359-0987 (e-ISSN 1467-9655). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.46 (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 ~$4120 USD). OpenAlex records 6,050 works and 148,059 citations, with an h-index of 168.

Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.46, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Anthropological Studies and Insights 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 the Royal Anthropological Institute operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute 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 the Royal Anthropological Institute against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Journal of the Royal Anthropological …
  • Budget $4120 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Anthropological Studies and Insights, Geographies of human-animal interactions, History of Science and Medicine. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Journal of the … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-43%
Field avg: 0.81
APC vs Field Avg
+22%
Field avg: $3386

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ISSN (Print) 1359-0987
ISSN (Online) 1467-9655
Publisher Wiley
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $4120 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute is published by Wiley and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4120.

In our subject taxonomy, Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute is classified under Anthropological Studies and Insights, Geographies of human-animal interactions, History of Science and Medicine and Indigenous Studies and Ecology.

Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute 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 0.459.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Journal of the Royal Anthropological …

Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 0.459 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute is $4120 USD.

Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute is published by Wiley.

Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute 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 the Royal Anthropological Institute is 1359-0987. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1467-9655.

Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute sits in the Q3 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 0.46, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
0.459
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation Rate by Year
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2025 0.459 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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