Journal profile · Arts and Humanities-Archeology (arts and humanities)
AP Arqueologia Publica
ISSN 2171-6315 · JAS Arqueologia S.L.U · Spain
AP Arqueologia Publica: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 24 weeks (community reports); indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
AP Arqueologia Publica is published by JAS Arqueologia S.L.U. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation, Archaeological Research and Protection and Museums and Cultural Heritage, together about 50% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
AP: Online Journal in Public Archaeology is an international, peer reviewed, open access journal devoted exclusively to Public Archaeology. Edited by JAS Arqueología, it is freely distributed online in order to enable easy access to research and debates, and to spread the growing realm that is starting to settle into everyday archaeological practice. The aim of this journal is to explore the multiple relations between Archaeology and Society. Archaeology is generally understood as the study of past societies from their remains, and Public Archaeology is the study of the relations between Archaeology and Society in every aspect of daily life (social, economic and political). We are talking about the present of Archaeology and the different issues that surround and affect it. Below is a list of key topics covered: The economic and political impact of Archaeology. Archaeology as Popular Culture. The history and development of Archaeology as a professional activity. Theoretical issues around the publicity of Archaeology. The image of Archaeology. Legal issues affecting archaeological practice and the illicit trade of antiquities. The presentation of Archaeology to the public.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Arts and Humanities-Archeology (arts and humanities)
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Spain 3, United States 2, United Kingdom 1, Greece 1, United Arab Emirates 1 (9 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Cultural Heritage Management and PreservationArts and Humanities23.2%
- Archaeological Research and ProtectionEarth and Planetary Sciences15.8%
- Museums and Cultural HeritageArts and Humanities11%
- Archaeology and Cultural HeritageSocial Sciences7.7%
- 3D Surveying and Cultural HeritageEarth and Planetary Sciences7%
- Historical and Cultural Archaeology StudiesSocial Sciences5.9%
- Archaeology and ancient environmental studiesEarth and Planetary Sciences4.4%
- Memory, Trauma, and CommemorationPsychology2.6%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 0.4LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.11LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.14LetPub ·
- h-index
- 11OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 15OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 173 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 24 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 24 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-NC-SA | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Article types accepted8, with length limits
- articlesArticles This is the main section where peer reviewed papers will be published with original research.Length not stated
- articles for special volumesArticles for Special Volumes Editors JAS ArqueologiaLength not stated
- forumForum Discussion section for topics of general interest on the scope of Public Archaeology, where any of you can participate.Length not stated
- full article4 figures (tables are counted as text). Full articles - We will only accept papers of less than 10.000 words (including notes and references) with a maximum of …main text ≤ 10,000 words
- points of youPoints of You A special section where a colleague can discuss a certain topic from a personal perspective.Length not stated
- reviewng notes and references) with 1 figure. Reviews – We will only accept papers of less than 2.000 words (including notes and references) with 1 figure, which wi…main text ≤ 2,000 words
- reviewsReviews With a critical approach to new books, events, or other means of communication relevant to Public Archaeology.Length not stated
- short articlesShort Articles Editors JAS ArqueologiaLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteLicense & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- License & copyright Copyright Notice
Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms: Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.Authors are able to enter into separate, addition…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
Open Access is simple: free access to all content. This is an open access journal which means that all content is freely available without charge to the user or his/her institution. Users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose (under the License used to share the contents), without asking p…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review Process
Peer review process: double blind review before publication. Model summary
All articles will pass a double blind review before publication aiming to enrich and strenght the submitted texts. Reviews will be made by external professionals somehow related with the topic of the article and trying to encourage constructive comments.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- JAS Arqueologia S.L.U
- Country or region
- Spain
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2171-6315
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about AP Arqueologia Publica
How long does peer review take at AP Arqueologia Publica?
Authors report an average review time of about 24 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
Where are the editorial board members of AP Arqueologia Publica based?
Of the 9 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Spain (3), United States (2) and United Kingdom (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index AP Arqueologia Publica?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, AP Arqueologia Publica is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is AP Arqueologia Publica open access, and what is the APC?
AP Arqueologia Publica is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .