Rock Art Research

metrics 2024

Pioneering Research in Rock Art and Culture

Introduction

Rock Art Research, published by Archaeological Publishing, is a prestigious journal dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of rock art, encompassing anthropological, archaeological, and visual arts perspectives. With a proud heritage established across various publication years, this journal has established itself as a leading platform in the field, achieving a remarkable Q1 quartile ranking in both Anthropology and Archaeology as of 2023, along with notable positions in the Visual Arts and Performing Arts categories. Its exceptional standing is evidenced by impressive Scopus rankings, solidifying its influence and relevance within the academic community—ranking 36th out of 667 in Visual Arts and 67th out of 413 in Archaeology. Though not an open-access journal, Rock Art Research remains crucial for scholars, professionals, and students looking to deepen their understanding of rock art and its implications in cultural heritage. The journal's focus on high-quality research makes it an essential resource for those engaged in exploration and preservation efforts in this fascinating area of study.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.54
Journal Impact Factor0.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.00
H-Index15
Journal IF Without Self0.90
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.03
Influence0.20
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life10.00
Citing Half Life14.50
JCI1.54
Total Documents201
WOS Total Citations285
SCIMAGO Total Citations383
SCIMAGO SELF Citations68
Scopus Journal Rank0.54
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.71
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.71
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.65

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Visual Arts and Performing Arts in Arts and Humanities
Rank #36/667
Percentile 94.60
Quartile Q1
Archeology (arts and humanities) in Arts and Humanities
Rank #67/413
Percentile 83.78
Quartile Q1
Archeology in Social Sciences
Rank #65/354
Percentile 81.64
Quartile Q1
Anthropology in Social Sciences
Rank #136/502
Percentile 72.91
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

ARCHAEOLOGY
Rank 14/163
Percentile 91.41
Quartile Q1
ART
Rank 12/142
Percentile 91.55
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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