Journal of Field Archaeology

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Field Archaeology is published for professionals concerned with the interpretation of the archaeological record around the world.

In addition to articles containing analyses of archaeological data from excavations, surveys, and laboratory research, the JFA publishes articles about archaeological heritage and ethics and the history of archaeology, technical and methodological studies.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.5
2024	1.50

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7680

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	203

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.730

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	48

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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.

• Experiments with Spears and Arrows on Animal Targets

  Citation: 227

  Authors: George H., Frank

• Land Use and Soil Erosion in Prehistoric and Historical Greece

  Citation: 222

  Authors: Tjeerd H., Eberhard, Anne

• The Beginnings of Pyrotechnology, Part II: Production and Use of Lime and Gypsum Plaster in the Pre-Pottery Neolithic near East

  Citation: 188

  Authors: W. David, Pamela B., Martha

• Distinguishing Hyena from Hominid Bone Accumulations

  Citation: 169

  Authors: Kathryn

• Spear Points from the Middle Paleolithic of the Levant

  Citation: 145

  Authors: John J.

• The Cambridge/Bradford Boeotian Expedition: the First Four Years

  Citation: 142

  Authors: J. L., A. M.

• Excavation is Destruction Digitization: Advances in Archaeological Practice

  Citation: 131

  Authors: Christopher H., Peter, Emanuel, Brandon R., Sinan

• News and Short Contributions

  Citation: 129

  Authors: Harold L.

• Atlit-Yam: A Prehistoric Site on the Sea Floor off the Israeli Coast

  Citation: 126

  Authors: Ehud, Mina, Israel, Avi, Mordecai, Omri, Liora, Hanan

• The Mechanics of Use-Breakage of Stone Tools: Some Testable Hypotheses

  Citation: 125

  Authors: George H.

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