Journal of Archaeological Method and Theory
Leading citation impact metric from Clarivate Journal Citation Reports
77 papers with at least that number of citations each
State Council for Professorship (HĐGSNN) Scoring
Quyết định số 26/QĐ-HĐGSNN ngày 11/7/2025 (Mục quốc tế)
HĐGSNN Score History
By article publication year| Year | Max Score | Evaluation Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.00đ | WoS Q1(IF: 2.7) | 🔵 Computed |
| 2025 | 2.00đ | WoS Q1(IF: 2.8) | 🔵 Computed |
| 2024 | 2.50đ | WoS Q1 có IF ≥ 3.0(IF: 3.2) | 🔵 Computed |
| 2023 | 2.00đ | WoS Q1(IF: 2.3) | 🔵 Computed |
| 2022 | 2.50đ | WoS Q1 có IF ≥ 3.0(IF: 3.073) | 🔵 Computed |
Note: Domestic journal scores are officially collected from annual HĐGSNN decisions across councils. International journal scores are dynamically computed according to Decision 26/QĐ-HĐGSNN based on quartile and citation metrics in the publication year.
Aims & Scope
The Journal of Archaeological Method and Theory, the leading journal in its field, presents original articles that address method- or theory-focused issues of current archaeological interest and represent significant explorations on the cutting edge of the discipline. The journal also welcomes topical syntheses that critically assess and integrate research on a specific subject in archaeological method or theory, as well as examinations of the history of archaeology. Written by experts, the articles benefit an international audience of archaeologists, students of archaeology, and practitioners of closely related disciplines. Specific topics covered in recent issues include: the use of nitche construction theory in archaeology, new developments in the use of soil chemistry in archaeological interpretation, and a model for the prehistoric development of clothing. The Journal's distinguished Editorial Board includes archaeologists with worldwide archaeological knowledge (the Americas, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, and Africa), and expertise in a wide range of methodological and theoretical issues. Rated 'A' in the European Reference Index for the Humanities (ERIH) Journal of Archaeological Method and Theory is rated 'A' in the ERIH, a new reference index that aims to help evenly access the scientific quality of Humanities research output. For more information visit: http://www.esf.org/research-areas/humanities/activities/research-infrastructures.html Rated 'A' in the Australian Research Council Humanities and Creative Arts Journal List. For more information, visit: http://www.arc.gov.au/era/journal_list_dev.htm
SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact
Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.
Measures cumulative publication volume and citation impact.
Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.
Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.
Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.
Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
Citations in government and international policy documents
Percentage of female authors published in the journal
Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.
Scopus Subject Categories
Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history
Publishing & Editorial Information
Detailed publisher, peer-review turnaround, and publication cycle specifications
WoS Categories & Quartiles
Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate
| Category | Index | Rank | Quartile |
|---|---|---|---|
ANTHROPOLOGY | JCRSSCI | 9/143 | Q1 |
ARCHAEOLOGY | JCRAHCI | N/A | N/A |
ANTHROPOLOGY | JCISSCI | 4/143 | Q1 |
ARCHAEOLOGY | JCIAHCI | 5/171 | Q1 |
Annual Historical Statistics & Publications
Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution
| Year | Impact Factor | Articles / Year | Total Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | 72 | 15 |
| 2025 | 2.8 | 71 | 163 |
| 2024 | 3.2 | 49 | 230 |
| 2023 | 2.3 | 40 | 299 |
| 2022 | 3.073 | 51 | 779 |
| 2021 | — | 51 | 1,102 |
| 2020 | — | 54 | 969 |
| 2019 | — | 26 | 614 |
| 2018 | — | 46 | 1,474 |
| 2017 | — | 56 | 1,646 |
| 2016 | — | 38 | 1,543 |
| 2015 | — | 40 | 2,128 |
Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2024)
Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Archaeological Method and Theory
Total Cites vs Self-Cites
Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach
Citations per Document
Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years
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