International Journal of Architectural Heritage

Aims & Scope

International Journal of Architectural Heritage provides a multidisciplinary scientific overview of existing resources and modern technologies useful for the study and repair of historical buildings and other structures.

The journal will include information on history, methodology, materials, survey, inspection, non-destructive testing, analysis, diagnosis, remedial measures, and strengthening techniques.

Preservation of the architectural heritage is considered a fundamental issue in the life of modern societies.

In addition to their historical interest, cultural heritage buildings are valuable because they contribute significantly to the economy by providing key attractions in a context where tourism and leisure are major industries in the 3rd millennium.

The need of preserving historical constructions is thus not only a cultural requirement, but also an economical and developmental demand.

The study of historical buildings and other structures must be undertaken from an approach based on the use of modern technologies and science.

The final aim must be to select and adequately manage the possible technical means needed to attain the required understanding of the morphology and the structural behavior of the construction and to characterize its repair needs.

Modern requirements for an intervention include reversibility, unobtrusiveness, minimum repair, and respect of the original construction, as well as the obvious functional and structural requirements.

Restoration operations complying with these principles require a scientific, multidisciplinary approach that comprehends historical understanding, modern non-destructive inspection techniques, and advanced experimental and computer methods of analysis.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.4
2024	2.30

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8914

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1077

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.646

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	53

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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 Engineering, 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.

• Discrete Element Modeling of Masonry Structures

  Citation: 449

  Authors: José V.

• Analysis of Masonry Structures Without Box Behavior

  Citation: 221

  Authors: Paulo B., Nuno, Luís F., Daniel V.

• Guidelines for On-Site Assessment of Historic Timber Structures

  Citation: 162

  Authors: Helena, David, Eleftheria, Nicola, Andre, Manuel, Massimo, Paulo B.

• Seismic Damage Assessment of Unreinforced Masonry Structures After The Abruzzo 2009 Earthquake: The Case Study of the Historical Centers of L'Aquila and Castelvecchio Subequo

  Citation: 138

  Authors: Maurizio, Leonidas Alexandros, Antonio, Ruben Paul, Federico M.

• Out-of-Plane Seismic Capacity of Masonry Depending on Wall Section Morphology

  Citation: 137

  Authors: Gianmarco

• Identification of Shear Parameters of Masonry Panels Through the In-Situ Diagonal Compression Test

  Citation: 134

  Authors: Anna, Sara, Sergio, Stefano

• Simplified Pushover-Based Earthquake Loss Assessment (SP-BELA) Method for Masonry Buildings

  Citation: 118

  Authors: Barbara, Helen, Rui

• Shaking Table Test of a Strengthened Full-Scale Stone Masonry Building with Flexible Diaphragms

  Citation: 114

  Authors: Guido, Andrea, Ilaria Enrica, Maria, Alessandro

• Lime-Based Mortars: Viability for Use as Substitution Renders in Historical Buildings

  Citation: 107

  Authors: M., Ana, Ana Luisa, Ana Cristian, Goreti

• Structural Identification of a Masonry Tower Based on Operational Modal Analysis

  Citation: 105

  Authors: Carmelo, Antonella, Alessandro

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