"The Journal of Archaeological Science is aimed at archaeologists and scientists with particular interests in advancing the development and application of scientific techniques and methodologies to all areas of archaeology. This established monthly journal publishes focus articles, original research papers and major review articles, of wide archaeological significance.

The journal provides an international forum for archaeologists and scientists from widely different scientific backgrounds who share a common interest in developing and applying scientific methods to inform major debates through improving the quality and reliability of scientific information derived from archaeological research.

The Journal of Archaeological Science is interested in papers that are:
• Presenting major advances in scientific methods and techniques in archaeology
• Showcasing innovative science
• Shaping global debates
• Addressing questions of broad significance
• Describing studies with far-reaching applicability.

If your article is concerned with the use of an established technique, please consider our sister journal Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports" --Description from Elsevier

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Additional Information

The SAS representative on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Archaeological Science is Ester Oras: Associate Professor, Department of Archaeology, Institute of Chemistry, University of Tartu, Estonia.

• Online ISSN: 1095-9238
• Print ISSN: 0305-4403

Citation Impact

• 2020 - 2023 CiteScore (Scopus): 6.1
• 2024 CiteScoreTracker (Scopus): 5.6

Publishing Timeline

• Time to first decision: 13 days
• Review time: 100 days
• Submission to acceptance: 129 days
• Acceptance to publication: 10 days