| Title | South African Archaeological Bulletin |
| Abbreviation | S. Afr. Archaeol. Bull. |
| Publication Type | Journal |
| Subject Area, Categories, Scope | Archeology (Q2); Archeology (arts and humanities) (Q2) |
| h-index | 31 |
| Overall Rank/Ranking | 16856 |
| SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) | 0.294 |
| Impact Score | 1.24 |
| Publisher | South African Archaeological Society |
| Country | South Africa |
| ISSN | 381969 |
| Best Quartile | Q2 |
| Coverage History | 2002-2023 |
South African Archaeological Bulletin is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Archeology (Q2); Archeology (arts and humanities) (Q2). It is published by South African Archaeological Society. The overall rank of South African Archaeological Bulletin is 16856. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.294. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 31. The best quartile for this journal is Q2.
The ISSN of South African Archaeological Bulletin journal is 381969. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. South African Archaeological Bulletin is cited by a total of 45 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).
The Impact IF 2024 of South African Archaeological Bulletin is 1.24, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. South African Archaeological Bulletin IF is increased by a factor of 0.33 and approximate percentage change is 36.26% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a rising trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.
Impact IF 2024 of South African Archaeological Bulletin is 1.24. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.
| Year | Impact IF |
|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | Coming Soon |
| 2024 | 1.24 |
| 2023 | 0.91 |
| 2022 | 0.78 |
| 2021 | 0.51 |
| 2020 | 0.40 |
| 2019 | 0.49 |
| 2018 | 0.54 |
| 2017 | 0.89 |
| 2016 | 0.96 |
| 2015 | 0.85 |
| 2014 | 1.29 |
South African Archaeological Bulletin has an h-index of 31. It means 31 articles of this journal have more than 31 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.
The ISSN of South African Archaeological Bulletin is 381969. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.
An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.
The overall rank of South African Archaeological Bulletin is 16856. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.294. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.
| Year | SJR |
|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | Coming Soon |
| 2024 | 0.294 |
| 2023 | 0.412 |
| 2022 | 0.331 |
| 2021 | 0.420 |
| 2020 | 0.360 |
| 2019 | 0.235 |
| 2018 | 0.352 |
| 2017 | 0.569 |
| 2016 | 0.804 |
| 2015 | 0.438 |
| 2014 | 0.556 |
| Year | Ranking |
|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | Coming Soon |
| 2024 | 16856 |
| 2023 | 12732 |
| 2022 | 14210 |
| 2021 | 11652 |
| 2020 | 13095 |
| 2019 | 16791 |
| 2018 | 12387 |
| 2017 | 8281 |
| 2016 | 5817 |
| 2015 | 10232 |
| 2014 | 8210 |
South African Archaeological Bulletin is published by South African Archaeological Society. It's publishing house is located in South Africa. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2002-2023. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.
Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.
The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of South African Archaeological Bulletin is S. Afr. Archaeol. Bull.. This abbreviation ('S. Afr. Archaeol. Bull.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.
ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.
If your research field is/are related to Archeology (Q2); Archeology (arts and humanities) (Q2), then please visit the official website of this journal.
The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.
It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.
The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.
South African Archaeological Bulletin latest impact IF is 1.24. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 1.29 (2014) and 0.40 (2020), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 0.81 in the previous 11 years.
The South African Archaeological Bulletin has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.294, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.804 in 2016 and the lowest being 0.235 in 2019. Furthermore, the average SJR of the South African Archaeological Bulletin over the previous 11-year period stands at 0.81.
The latest h-index of the South African Archaeological Bulletin is 31.
The South African Archaeological Bulletin is published by the South African Archaeological Society, with its country of publication being the South Africa.
The South African Archaeological Bulletin is currently ranked 16856 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 5817 in 2016 and its lowest position of 16856 in 2024.
The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the South African Archaeological Bulletin is S. Afr. Archaeol. Bull..
South African Archaeological Bulletin is classified as a journal that the South African Archaeological Society publishes.
The South African Archaeological Bulletin encompasses the following areas:
For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.
The South African Archaeological Bulletin is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 381969.
The best quartile for the South African Archaeological Bulletin is Q2 (2024).
The South African Archaeological Bulletin coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2002-2023.
| Journal/Conference/Workshop/Book Title | Type | Ranking | Publisher | h-index | Impact Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Ecology and Environmental Research | journal | 19122 | Corvinus University of Budapest | 48 | 0.84 |
| Clinical Medicine and Research | journal | 14921 | Marshfield Clinic | 64 | 1.25 |
| Journal of Applied Business Research | journal | 26260 | Clute Institute | 33 | 0.17 |
| Discourse | journal | 7536 | Routledge | 70 | 2.75 |
| Marine Biology Research | journal | 14618 | Taylor and Francis Ltd. | 47 | 1.21 |
| Journal, Indian Academy of Clinical Medicine | journal | 28559 | Indian Academy of Clinical Medicine | 16 | 0.10 |
| European Journal of Education | journal | 4974 | Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd | 63 | 5.08 |
| Sex Education | journal | 6348 | Routledge | 51 | 2.49 |
| Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice | journal | 6760 | Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd | 68 | 1.54 |
| Statistica | journal | 18529 | University of Bologna | 9 | 0.38 |
| Year | Impact Score (IS) |
|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | Coming Soon |
| 2024 | 1.24 |
| 2023 | 0.91 |
| 2022 | 0.78 |
| 2021 | 0.51 |
| 2020 | 0.40 |
| 2019 | 0.49 |
| 2018 | 0.54 |
| 2017 | 0.89 |
| 2016 | 0.96 |
| 2015 | 0.85 |
| 2014 | 1.29 |
