California Archaeology

Aims & Scope

California Archaeology publishes original papers on the archaeology of Alta California, Baja California, and adjoining regions (southern Oregon, western Nevada and Arizona).

The journal is dedicated to advancing knowledge of California’s past and it will consider manuscripts that treat theory, method, and/or empirical findings from either the prehistoric or historic (text-aided) era.

Ethnohistoric or ethnographic studies will be considered only if they make explicit connections to or have clear implications for the material record.

Paleoenvironmental studies will be considered with the same caveat.

The journal publishes four types of papers: articles that advance theoretical, methodological, and/or empirical knowledge of a major issue in the prehistory or history of California or an adjoining region; reports that present descriptive information on important and/or unusual discoveries; letters, that briefly comment on recently published research (commonly followed by a response); reviews, that briefly evaluate recently published books, DVDs, museum exhibits, or other materials with significant archaeological content.

The journal also publishes in each issue a News and Notes column, which includes information on recent field work, legal developments, and/or other events or activities related to the practice of archaeology in California and adjoining regions.

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	19610

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	10

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.228

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	15

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2024	0.60

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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.

• Late Holocene Dietary Change in the San Francisco Bay Area

  Citation: 33

  Authors: Eric

• Anthropogenic Burning on the Central California Coast in Late Holocene and Early Historical Times: Findings, Implications, and Future Directions

  Citation: 33

  Authors: Kent G., Rob Q., Cristie M., Roger, Andreas S., Laurel, Alicia, Rand R., Paul V. A., Diane, Mark G., Valentin, Tracy M., Rachel E. B.

• Late Holocene Subsistence Change and Marine Productivity on Western Santa Rosa Island, Alta California

  Citation: 31

  Authors: Christopher, Douglas, Danielle

• The UCSB Gender Equity Project: Taking Stock of Mentorship, Equity, and Harassment in California Archaeology Through Qualitative Survey Data

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Amber M., Kaitlin M., Toni, Hugh

• Channel Island Amol Points: A Stemmed Paleocoastal Type from Santarosae Island, Alta California

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Jon M.

• Sexual Harassment Among California Archaeologists: Results of the Gender Equity and Sexual Harassment Survey

  Citation: 21

  Authors: Hugh D.

• Mobile Mounds

  Citation: 20

  Authors: Mikael

• Are Deer Really Susceptible to Resource Depression?

  Citation: 20

  Authors: Adrian

• A Paleolimnological Record of Late Holocene Vegetation Change from the Central California Coast

  Citation: 20

  Authors: Alicia, Roger

• The Study of Indigenous Management Practices in California: An Introduction

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Kent G., Valentin

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