JOURNAL OF WORLD PREHISTORY

metrics 2024

Illuminating the Path of Archaeological Scholarship

Introduction

JOURNAL OF WORLD PREHISTORY, published by SPRINGER, stands as a premier platform for disseminating pioneering research and scholarship in the field of archaeology. Boasting a prestigious Q1 status in Archeology and a remarkable 97th percentile ranking in its category, this journal has made significant contributions to the understanding of global prehistory since its inception in 1987. It serves as an invaluable resource for researchers, professionals, and students alike, providing access to high-quality articles that explore diverse archaeological methodologies, theoretical frameworks, and case studies. Although it is not an open-access journal, its impact and relevance continue to resonate within the academic community, fostering critical discussions and advancing knowledge in this vital discipline. With publications converging from 2006 and set to continue until 2024, the JOURNAL OF WORLD PREHISTORY remains committed to advancing archaeological research and enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.68
Journal Impact Factor3.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.60
H-Index62
Journal IF Without Self3.80
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.17
Influence1.72
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life14.20
Citing Half Life17.10
JCI2.41
Total Documents216
WOS Total Citations856
SCIMAGO Total Citations1803
SCIMAGO SELF Citations69
Scopus Journal Rank1.68
Cites / Document (2 Years)4.38
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.91
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.18

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Archeology in Social Sciences
Rank #10/354
Percentile 97.18
Quartile Q1
Archeology (arts and humanities) in Arts and Humanities
Rank #13/413
Percentile 96.85
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

ANTHROPOLOGY
Rank 4/139
Percentile 97.50
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

ANTHROPOLOGY
Rank 3/139
Percentile 97.84
Quartile Q1
ARCHAEOLOGY
Rank 3/163
Percentile 98.16
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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