Lithic Technology

Aims & Scope

Lithic Technology is the leading refereed serial publication for the study of ancient stone tools and technology.

The subject is broadly conceived, and includes manufacture, use, form, and sources of lithic artifacts.

The journal publishes peer reviewed research articles on all facets of the study of stone tools and their technology, as well as thematic issues, book review, and other resources.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.2
2024	1.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.749

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	19

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7410

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	113

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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.

• Chaine Operatoire; The Concept and Its Applications

  Citation: 176

  Authors: Frédéric

• Hunter-Gatherer Adaptations, Economic Risk and Tool Design

  Citation: 151

  Authors: C. Britt

• Platform Variability and Flake Morphology: A Comparison of Experimental and Archaeological Data and Implications for Interpreting Prehistoric Lithic Technological Strategies

  Citation: 118

  Authors: Harold L.

• <i>Chaîne Opératoire</i>and Reduction Sequence

  Citation: 104

  Authors: Michael J.

• Confusion in the Bipolar World: Bashed Pebbles and Splintered Pieces

  Citation: 89

  Authors: Brian

• A Review of Heat Treatment Research

  Citation: 85

  Authors: Marian, John

• Exploring New Approaches to Lithic Analysis: Laser Scanning and Geometric Morphometrics

  Citation: 77

  Authors: Michael J., Brian W.

• THE ROLE OF VERBAL INTERACTION DURING EXPERIMENTAL BIFACIAL STONE TOOL MANUFACTURE

  Citation: 74

  Authors: Shelby S., Alexander D., Robert G.

• Chipped Stone Nodules: Theory, Method, and Examples

  Citation: 72

  Authors: Mary Lou, Marcel

• End Scraper Morphology and Use-Life: An Approach for Studying Paleoindian Lithic Technology And Mobility

  Citation: 57

  Authors: Juliet E.

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