Forensic Anthropology

Aims & Scope

Forensic Anthropology is a journal devoted to the advancement of the science and professional development of the fields of forensic anthropology and forensic archaeology.

The journal primarily focuses on research, technical advancements, population data, and case studies related to the recovery and analysis of human remains in a forensic context.

Topics such as forensic osteology, skeletal biology, and modern human skeletal variation are within the scope of Forensic Anthropology.

The peer review process is double-blind, and the target timeline for publication after acceptance of a manuscript is approximately six months.

Forensic Anthropology has an international editorial board and supports all facets of forensic anthropology and archaeology, acting as an inclusive venue to foster professional discussions about research, policy, and application of what the global practice of forensic anthropology means.

Forensic Anthropology will be published quarterly and is available in electronic or print formats.

Issues will contain original research articles, brief reports, case studies, book reviews, and review articles.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.358

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	14

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	14922

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	62

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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

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in 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.

• rASUDAS: A New Web-Based Application for Estimating Ancestry from Tooth Morphology

  Citation: 59

  Authors: G. Richard, Marin A., David, João d'Oliveira, Eugénia, Joel D.

• The Use of X-ray Computed Tomography Technologies in Forensic Anthropology

  Citation: 34

  Authors: Angi M., Michael A., Devora S., Deborah L., Daniel J.

• Expanding Humanitarian Forensic Action: An Approach to U.S. Cold Cases

  Citation: 30

  Authors: Gennifer

• Diversity and Inclusion in Forensic Anthropology

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Sean, Cate

• Cranial Nonmetric Sexual Dimorphism and Sex Estimation in East and Southeast Asian Individuals

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Sean D.

• Validation of the Total Body Score/Accumulated Degree-Day Model at Three Human Decomposition Facilities

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Daniel J., Dawnie W., Nichole, Kelly, Chaunesey M. J., Devora S., Chloe, Lauren, Joan A.

• Education and Training in Forensic Anthropology

  Citation: 19

  Authors: Nicholas V., Marin

• Forensic Fractography of Bone: A New Approach to Skeletal Trauma Analysis

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Angi M., Joseph T., Michael A., Jodi Blakely, Maureen C., Todd W.

• A Case of Human Bone Modification by Ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in the Philippines

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Matthew C.

• Ancestral Diversity in Skeletal Collections

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Allysha, Antaya, Dawnie, Elizabeth

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