Journal profile · ARCHAEOLOGY
Journal of Islamic Archaeology
ISSN 2051-9710 · eISSN 2051-9729 · Equinox Publishing Ltd
Journal of Islamic Archaeology: CAS Zone 2 · History (2025 upgraded edition); subscription journal; 9 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus; the journal's website says it has ceased publication.
The journal's website says it has ceased publication: Essays in the Philosophy of Humanism published scholarly papers concerning philosophical, historical, or interdisciplinary aspects of humanism, or that deal with the application of humanist principles to problems of everyday life. It ceased publication at the end of 2017. Source ↗Publisher website ·
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Islamic Archaeology is published by Equinox Publishing Ltd and is in Zone 2 of History in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Archaeology and Historical Studies, Eurasian Exchange Networks and Islamic Studies and History, together about 41.2% of its articles. Its main subfields are Archeology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Editors Shanti Morell-Hart, Brown University, United StatesErica Rowan, Royal Holloway, United KingdomShinya Shoda, Nara National Research Institute for Cultural Properties, Japan / University of York, United Kingdom Journal Aims and Objectives Archaeology of Food and Foodways is an international refereed journal showcasing original scholarly work on the relationship between human sustenance and society. This publication foregrounds the dynamics between food and culture, food and environment, and shifts in foodways over time, covering time periods from prehistory through the 19th century. We encourage the submission of original work by archaeologists, historians, Classicists, and other scholars who address methodologies, theories, historical trajectories, cross-cultural comparisons, and controversies surrounding material culture and past foodways. We also encourage the submission of work by scholars and other specialists who have applied archaeological findings to such domains as public policy, culinary arts, and dietary regimes. Archaeology of Food and Foodways accepts submissions of original Research Articles, Thematic Essays, Applied Articles, Photo Essays, and Thematic Issues. All submissions must have an archaeological focus, but may elucidate experimental archaeological or ethnoarchaeological work if applied to a specific archaeological problem, or incorporate archaeological research into contemporary applications. Submissions may have any geographical focus. AFF does not publish short notes, descriptive excavation reports, limited artifact studies, or book reviews. Research Articles We publish submissions of original research by archaeologists, historians, Classicists, and other scholars who address methodologies, historical trajectories, cross-cultural comparisons, and controversies surrounding material culture and past foodways. We welcome submissions that make use of any form of material culture or scientific methodologies, covering time periods from prehistory through the end of the 19th century. Papers of a more methodological focus will also be considered as long as they have an archaeological basis. Research Article submissions may include up to 8 images and should include 6,000-12,000 words of text, excluding bibliography, abstracts, and photo captions. Thematic Essays We publish submissions of original work by scholars addressing theoretical convergences, historical trajectories,paradigmatic shifts, broad cross- cultural comparisons, and de
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): ARCHAEOLOGY
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Archaeology and Historical StudiesArts and Humanities24.9%
- Eurasian Exchange NetworksSocial Sciences9.2%
- Islamic Studies and HistorySocial Sciences7.1%
- Global Maritime and Colonial HistoriesSocial Sciences7.1%
- Archaeological Research and ProtectionEarth and Planetary Sciences6.7%
- Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology and HistoryArts and Humanities6.4%
- Archaeology and ancient environmental studiesEarth and Planetary Sciences4.1%
- Medieval Architecture and ArchaeologyArts and Humanities4.1%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)History Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | History | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Archaeology | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)History Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | History | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Archaeology | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusLetPub
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
- 0.15LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.36LetPub ·
- h-index
- 12OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 17OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.23OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 4LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 207 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 16 | 8 | 9 |
| 2023 | 13 | 7 | 8 |
| 2022 | 16 | 7 | 37 |
| 2021 | 20 | 12 | 16 |
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.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Subscription journalLetPub
A subscription journal: articles are read by subscription or purchase, and authors usually pay no publication charge.
No source has fee information yet; check the journal's website.
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 websiteAuthorship
- Authorship
Authors should check updated submission guidelines before submitting. Model summary
Authors should check the updated submission guidelines before submitting.
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
- Equinox Publishing Ltd
- ISSN
- 2051-9710
- Electronic ISSN
- 2051-9729
- Society / sponsor
- Griffith University
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Islamic Archaeology
What CAS zone is Journal of Islamic Archaeology in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal of Islamic Archaeology is in Zone 2 of History, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Archaeology. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of History. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
Which databases index Journal of Islamic Archaeology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Islamic Archaeology is indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Is Journal of Islamic Archaeology open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Islamic Archaeology is a subscription journal. Fee information is not available yet; check the journal's website.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, 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: .