Journal profile · ARCHAEOLOGY
Conservation and Management of Archaeological Sites
ISSN 1350-5033 · eISSN 1753-5522 · Taylor & Francis
Conservation and Management of Archaeological Sites: CAS Zone 4 · History (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1 (journal website); hybrid open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 133 days (first decision after review, publisher); acceptance rate 22% (journal website); 24 articles in 2025; indexed in AHCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Conservation and Management of Archaeological Sites is published by Taylor & Francis and is in Zone 4 of History in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation, Archaeological Research and Protection and Conservation Techniques and Studies, together about 47.2% of its articles. Its main subfields are Archeology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The journal Conservation and Management of Archaeological Sites (CMAS) has established itself as the primary reference in this field, both for active professionals and for university teachers and students. Launched in 1995, it is the only journal that covers both theoretical and practical issues in heritage site management and conservation. Peer-reviewed papers from around the world report on new thinking and best practice in site management and conservation. Topics covered include: Cultural, social, ethical and theoretical issues in archaeological site management and conservation Site management istorical documentation and condition reporting Site deterioration and environmental monitoring Preventative conservation, including reburial and protective sheltering of sites Building materials analysis and treatment Restoration and reconstruction of buildings Visitor management and sustainable tourism Site interpretation National and international legislation and charters Peer review policy: Taylor & Francis is committed to peer-review integrity and upholding the highest standards of review. Once your paper has been assessed for suitability by the editor, it will then be double anonymized peer reviewed by independent, anonymous expert referees.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): ARCHAEOLOGY
Editor-in-chief Kathryn Lafrenz SamuelsPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 2 in mainland China (about 9%); most named United States 4, Mainland China 2, Italy 2, Canada 2, United Kingdom 1 (22 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 Humanities19.4%
- Archaeological Research and ProtectionEarth and Planetary Sciences16.5%
- Conservation Techniques and StudiesArts and Humanities11.2%
- Maritime and Coastal ArchaeologyArts and Humanities7.5%
- Building materials and conservationEarth and Planetary Sciences6.3%
- 3D Surveying and Cultural HeritageEarth and Planetary Sciences5.1%
- Archaeology and ancient environmental studiesEarth and Planetary Sciences3.5%
- Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology and HistoryArts and Humanities3.1%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)History Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | History | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Archaeology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)History Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | History | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Archaeology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)History Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | History | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Archaeology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
JCR / CiteScore quartiles on the journal's website
- CiteScore Q2 · 2025
Publisher-reported: JCR figures are Clarivate's and CiteScore figures Scopus's to confirm; both are a different system from the CAS zones.Publisher website
Database indexing
AHCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
ERIH PLUSCurrent ContentsPublisher website
Other: Art and Archaeology Technical Abstracts, British and Irish Archaeological Abstracts, British Humanities Index, Genamics JournalSeek, Modern Language Association Bibliography
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
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
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2025
- 1Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.22LetPub ·
- SJR (publisher) 2025
- 0.22Publisher website ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.38LetPub ·
- SNIP (publisher) 2025
- 0.38Publisher website ·
- h-index
- 31OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 159OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.84OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 10.64%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 18LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher)
- 38,000Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 787 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 24 | 1 | 3 |
| 2024 | 27 | 10 | 59 |
| 2023 | 10 | 1 | 21 |
| 2022 | 10 | 4 | 41 |
| 2021 | 15 | 7 | 31 |
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
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
133 daysfirst decision after review
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 22%Publisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 23 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 133 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 105 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
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
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
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)
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteOpen access, Peer review
- Open access Open access
Conservation and Management of Archaeological Sites is a hybrid open access journal that is part of the Taylor & Francis Open Select publishing program, giving you the option to publish open access. Publishing open access means that your article will be free to access online immediately on publication, increasing the visibility, readership, and impact of your research. Why choose open access? Incr…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Double anonymized peer review after editor suitability assessment. Model summary
Once your paper has been assessed for suitability by the editor, it will then be double anonymized peer reviewed by independent, anonymous expert referees.
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
- Taylor & Francis
- ISSN
- 1350-5033
- Electronic ISSN
- 1753-5522
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 28, Issue 2-3 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Conservation and Management of Archaeological Sites
What CAS zone is Conservation and Management of Archaeological Sites in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Conservation and Management of Archaeological Sites is in Zone 4 of History, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Archaeology. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of History. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Conservation and Management of Archaeological Sites?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 1 (2025); this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 1, h-index 31.
How long does peer review take at Conservation and Management of Archaeological Sites?
The publisher reports about 133 days (first decision after review); the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 22%. 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 Conservation and Management of Archaeological Sites based?
Of the 22 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 2 (about 9%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (4), Mainland China (2) and Italy (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Conservation and Management of Archaeological Sites?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Conservation and Management of Archaeological Sites is indexed in AHCI and Scopus. The journal's website also lists ERIH PLUS and Current Contents; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Conservation and Management of Archaeological Sites open access, and what is the APC?
Conservation and Management of Archaeological Sites is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; 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: .