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Journal of World Prehistory

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

3.86

h-Index

2024-2025

 66

Rank

2024-2025

 2447

SJR

2024-2025

 1.48

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Journal of World Prehistory
Abbreviation J. World Prehistory
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Archeology (Q1); Archeology (arts and humanities) (Q1); Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1)
h-index 66
Overall Rank/Ranking 2447
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 1.48
Impact Score 3.86
Publisher Springer New York
Country United States
ISSN 15737802, 08927537
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1987-2006, 2008-2024




About Journal of World Prehistory


Journal of World Prehistory is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Archeology (Q1); Archeology (arts and humanities) (Q1); Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of Journal of World Prehistory is 2447. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.48. 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 66. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Journal of World Prehistory journal is 15737802, 08927537. 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. Journal of World Prehistory is cited by a total of 114 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Journal of World Prehistory Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Journal of World Prehistory is 3.86, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Journal of World Prehistory IF is decreased by a factor of 0.52 and approximate percentage change is -11.87% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a falling 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.

Table Setting

Journal of World Prehistory Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Journal of World Prehistory is 3.86. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Journal of World Prehistory. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3.86
2023 4.38
2022 2.21
2021 3.57
2020 3.20
2019 3.12
2018 3.05
2017 4.25
2016 2.58
2015 2.00
2014 2.87

Journal of World Prehistory h-index


  Table Setting

Journal of World Prehistory has an h-index of 66. It means 66 articles of this journal have more than 66 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.




Journal of World Prehistory ISSN


The ISSN of Journal of World Prehistory is 15737802, 08927537. 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.

Table Setting

Journal of World Prehistory Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Journal of World Prehistory is 2447. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.48. 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 of Journal of World Prehistory by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.48
2023 1.676
2022 1.225
2021 1.757
2020 1.888
2019 1.210
2018 2.164
2017 2.022
2016 1.684
2015 2.150
2014 1.260

Ranking of Journal of World Prehistory by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2447
2023 1854
2022 2982
2021 1575
2020 1488
2019 3206
2018 1189
2017 1367
2016 1932
2015 1266
2014 3069

Journal of World Prehistory Publisher


Table Setting

Journal of World Prehistory is published by Springer New York. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1987-2006, 2008-2024. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Journal of World Prehistory is J. World Prehistory. This abbreviation ('J. World Prehistory') 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.


How to publish in Journal of World Prehistory


If your research field is/are related to Archeology (Q1); Archeology (arts and humanities) (Q1); Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

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.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Journal of World Prehistory?

Journal of World Prehistory latest impact IF is 3.86. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 4.38 (2023) and 2.00 (2015), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 3.19 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Journal of World Prehistory?

The Journal of World Prehistory has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.48, 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 2.164 in 2018 and the lowest being 1.210 in 2019. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Journal of World Prehistory over the previous 11-year period stands at 3.19.


What's the latest h-index of the Journal of World Prehistory?

The latest h-index of the Journal of World Prehistory is 66.


Who's the publisher of the Journal of World Prehistory?

The Journal of World Prehistory is published by the Springer New York, with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the Journal of World Prehistory?

The Journal of World Prehistory is currently ranked 2447 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 1189 in 2018 and its lowest position of 3206 in 2019.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Journal of World Prehistory?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Journal of World Prehistory is J. World Prehistory.


Is the "Journal of World Prehistory" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Journal of World Prehistory is classified as a journal that the Springer New York publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Journal of World Prehistory?

The Journal of World Prehistory encompasses the following areas:

  • Archeology
  • Archeology (arts and humanities)
  • Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Journal of World Prehistory?

The Journal of World Prehistory is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 15737802, 08927537.


What's the best quartile of the Journal of World Prehistory?

The best quartile for the Journal of World Prehistory is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Journal of World Prehistory?

The Journal of World Prehistory coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1987-2006, 2008-2024.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Journal of World Prehistory

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3.86
2023 4.38
2022 2.21
2021 3.57
2020 3.20
2019 3.12
2018 3.05
2017 4.25
2016 2.58
2015 2.00
2014 2.87



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