Journal of the American Institute for Conservation

Aims & Scope

The Journal of the American Institute for Conservation ( JAIC) is the primary vehicle of the American Institute for the Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC) for the publication of peer-reviewed technical studies, research papers, treatment case studies, and ethics and standards discussions relating to the broad field of conservation and preservation of historic and cultural works.

JAIC welcomes short communications and longer submissions on subjects of interest to preservation and conservation professionals.

Manuscripts are reviewed for their interest and overall suitability for the Journal, as well as for accuracy, clarity, and uniqueness.

The journal welcomes submissions especially in the following areas: • Architecture • Archaeology • Books and Paper • Collections Care • Electronic media • Paintings • Photography • Preventive Conservation • Objects • Research and Technical studies • Textiles • Wooden Artifacts

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2024	0.70

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	16209

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.313

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	27

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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, 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.

• Salts in the Deterioration of Porous Materials: An Overview

  Citation: 349

  Authors: A. Elena

• Bronze Disease: A Review of Some Chemical Problems and the Role of Relative Humidity

  Citation: 159

  Authors: David A.

• Dye Analysis of Pre-Columbian Peruvian Textiles With High-Performance Liquid Chromatography and Diode-Array Detection

  Citation: 101

  Authors: Jan, Noemi

• 3d Scanning and Replication for Museum and Cultural Heritage Applications

  Citation: 89

  Authors: Melvin J., Basiliki Vicky

• A Review of the Classes, Structures, and Methods of Analysis of Synthetic Organic Pigments

  Citation: 87

  Authors: Suzanne Quillen, Tom

• Predicting The Fading of Objects: Identification of Fugitive Colorants Through Direct Nondestructive Lightfastness Measurements

  Citation: 76

  Authors: Paul M., Xun, Catherine

• Fourier Transform Infrared Spectral Analysis of Natural Resins used in Furniture Finishes

  Citation: 68

  Authors: Michele

• The Use of Immunofluorescence Microscopy and Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assayas Complementary Techniques for Protein Identification in Artists' Materials

  Citation: 65

  Authors: Arlen, Victoria, Michael

• Non-Invasive Identification of White Pigments on 20Th-Century Oil Paintings by Using Fiber Optic Reflectance Spectroscopy

  Citation: 63

  Authors: Mauro, Marcello, Giorgio, Masahiko, Diane

• Criteria for Treatment: Reversibility

  Citation: 54

  Authors: Barbara

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