Bulletin of the Institute of Classical Studies

Aims & Scope

The Bulletin of the Institute of Classical Studies publishes world-wide research in the whole range of Classical Studies.

Recent articles include art history, archaeology, ancient history, military history, and a range of social and economic studies.

Studies of language have included the original deciphering of Linear B, and continues with new textual discoveries in papyri.

Research in Greek theatre and performance now has the added dimension given by reception studies.

As well as established international scholars, BICS has always sought contributions by younger scholars.

From 2010, BICS will be published annually in two issues.

BICS provides essential reading for the Classics community world-wide.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.2
2024	0.20

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	29915

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	10

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.101

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q4

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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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.

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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.

• A GREEK SATYRICON?

  Citation: 54

  Authors: Peter

• SOCRATIC MIDWIFERY, PLATONIC INSPIRATION

  Citation: 36

  Authors: M.F.

• CIVIL DEFENCE IN THIRD-CENTURY ACHAIA

  Citation: 34

  Authors: J. J.

• THE BREVIARIUM OF FESTUS: A FRAGMENT IN COPENHAGEN

  Citation: 30

  Authors: John W.

• HERODOTUS AND DELPHIC TRADITIONS ABOUT CROESUS

  Citation: 29

  Authors: H. I.

• XI — THE DIDACTIC PLOT OF LUCRETIUS, DE RERUM NATURA, AND ITS EMPEDOCLEAN MODEL

  Citation: 28

  Authors: SIMON

• THE OTHER 399: RELIGION AND THE TRIAL OF SOCRATES

  Citation: 28

  Authors: W. R.

• NOTES ON THE THEOPHOROUMENE OF MENANDER

  Citation: 27

  Authors: E. W.

• STOIC CONCEPTIONS OF FREEDOM AND THEIR RELATION TO ETHICS

  Citation: 24

  Authors: SUSANNE

• SAINTS AND SINNERS: SOME THOUGHTS ON THE PRESENTATION OF CHARACTER IN ATTIC ORATORY AND CICERO'S VERRINES

  Citation: 23

  Authors: KATHRYN

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