Aims & Scope

The main purpose of the Journal is to inform the academic community, including scholars in the humanities and scientists, as well as professors and students, about the latest research results of national and international studies in archeology, physical anthropology, and ethnology of the traditional societies in Europe, Asia, and the Far East, ancient history of Eurasian population since the earliest stages of anthropogenesis until the time of transition to modern forms of social life.

The most important objectives of the Journal include: – Providing communication between Russian and international experts – archeologists, anthropologists, ethnologists, paleogeneticists, and geologists – working in academic organizations of various types; – Strengthening the role of fundamental research in the studies of ethnocultural genesis and its specific forms, paleo-demography, adaptation processes of ancient human groups to various environments, improvements in the use of natural resources by ancient societies, as well as reconstruction of archaic systems of worldview; – Using a multidisciplinary approach for historical research; – Sharing the results of interdisciplinary studies in archeology and paleoecology of the Pleistocene and Holocene, paleometallurgy, geochronology, paleopopulation genetics, physical anthropology, petroglyphics, raw material analysis and techniques of its treatment by ancient humans, and other areas of research; – Publishing the most outstanding archaeological finds; – Presenting concepts associated with the most important scholarly discoveries of the current field season; – Informing readers about important events in academic life; – Fostering the integration of Russian national scholarly schools into the international scholarly community.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year Value
2025 0.3

Journal Rank

Year Value
2024 6251

Journal Citation Indicator

Year Value
2024 110

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year Value
2024 0.846

Quartile

Year Value
2024 Q1

Impact Factor Trend


Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.


Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.


Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.


Quick Facts

Current Factor
0.3
First Published: 2025

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

SJR
0.846
First Published: 2024

Quartile

Current Quartile
Q1
First Published: 2024

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