Journal of Archaeological Method and Theory

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Archaeological Method and Theory, the leading journal in its field, presents original articles that address method- or theory-focused issues of current archaeological interest and represent significant explorations on the cutting edge of the discipline.

The journal also welcomes topical syntheses that critically assess and integrate research on a specific subject in archaeological method or theory, as well as examinations of the history of archaeology.

Written by experts, the articles benefit an international audience of archaeologists, students of archaeology, and practitioners of closely related disciplines.

Specific topics covered in recent issues include: the use of nitche construction theory in archaeology, new developments in the use of soil chemistry in archaeological interpretation, and a model for the prehistoric development of clothing.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.8

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2651

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	442

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.412

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	72

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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.

• Strontium Isotopes from the Earth to the Archaeological Skeleton: A Review

  Citation: 1004

  Authors: R.

• Bone surface modifications in zooarchaeology

  Citation: 525

  Authors: John W.

• Materializing Identities: An African Perspective

  Citation: 343

  Authors: Olivier P.

• Middle paleolithic scraper reduction: Background, clarification, and review of the evidence to date

  Citation: 261

  Authors: Harold L.

• Getting to the point: Evolutionary change in prehistoric weaponry

  Citation: 258

  Authors: Susan S.

• What Do Objects Want?

  Citation: 221

  Authors: Chris

• Niche Construction Theory and Archaeology

  Citation: 221

  Authors: Kevin N., Michael J.

• Social agency and the dynamics of prehistoric technology

  Citation: 211

  Authors: Marcia-Anne, Christopher R.

• Microarchaeological Approaches to the Identification and Interpretation of Combustion Features in Prehistoric Archaeological Sites

  Citation: 197

  Authors: Susan M.

• Approaches to Prehistoric Diet Breadth, Demography, and Prey Ranking Systems in Time and Space

  Citation: 190

  Authors: Mary C., Natalie D.

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