Journal profile · Arts and Humanities-Archeology (arts and humanities)
Nizhnevolzhskii arkheologicheskii vestnik
ISSN 2587-8123 · eISSN 2658-5995 · Volgograd State University · Russian Federation
Nizhnevolzhskii arkheologicheskii vestnik: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 12 weeks (community reports); acceptance rate 75% (journal website); 38 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Nizhnevolzhskii arkheologicheskii vestnik is published by Volgograd State University. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Ancient and Medieval Archaeology Studies, Eurasian Exchange Networks and Metallurgy and Cultural Artifacts, together about 54.4% of its articles. Its main subfields are Archeology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Mission of the Journal The Lower Volga Archaeological Bulletin provides overviews and up-to-date information on all aspects of historical science by publishing the latest achievements in the theory and practice of archaeology of the Eurasian steppes and adjacent territories. In ancient and medieval times, the Eurasian steppes were a vast contact zone connecting the centers of Eastern and Western civilizations, the forest-steppe area, the territories of Western and Central Asia, and the Middle East. Ancient and medieval populations of the Eurasian steppe belt were characterized by high mobility and numerous cross-cultural contacts. That is why events taking place in one part of Eurasia often caused changes in others. Migration processes in the Eurasian steppes played a significant role in generating cultural formations not only in thesteppe biome, but also in adjacent sedentary agricultural territories. Covering a wide range of subjects, the Journal uses a complex approach to study ethno-historical, evolutionary and migration processes in the vast areas of the steppe zone and adjacent territories in ancient and medieval times. Aims of the Journal The Lower Volga Archaeological Bulletin aims: to discuss topical theoretical foundations and practical issues of archaeology of the Eurasian steppes and neighboring territories, to increase public interest in natural science achievements in reconstructing historical and cultural processes, to inform the scientific community on the latest achievements in archaeological practice and theory. Editorial Policies The Lower Volga Archaeological Bulletin contributes to disseminating historical knowledge and enables prompt exchange of the latest developments among Russian and international researchers specializing in archaeology of the Eurasian steppes and the nearby areas. Archaeological research in this territory remains a valuable source of the reconstruction of many historical processes and a key factor to understanding modern integration trends in the Eurasian region. The Lower Volga Archaeological Bulletin welcomes multidisciplinary research in archaeology, anthropology, paleoecology, and other scientific fields. To ensure the high quality of the published materials, an international team of leading experts in various disciplines, fields and historical periods provide their reviews. We publish field studies only if the article contains in-depth analysis of the materials. Objectives of the Journal The Lower Volga Archa
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Arts and Humanities-Archeology (arts and humanities)
Editor-in-chief Maria A. BalabanovaPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Russia 5, France 2, Hungary 2, United States 1, Germany 1 (11 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Ancient and Medieval Archaeology StudiesArts and Humanities31.7%
- Eurasian Exchange NetworksSocial Sciences14.5%
- Metallurgy and Cultural ArtifactsSocial Sciences8.3%
- Historical and Archaeological StudiesArts and Humanities6.5%
- Archaeological and Geological StudiesArts and Humanities5.7%
- Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology StudiesArts and Humanities5.5%
- Archaeology and ancient environmental studiesEarth and Planetary Sciences4.9%
- Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology and HistoryArts and Humanities4%
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.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archeology (arts and humanities) | Q2 | 131/462 | 71st |
| Archeology | Q2 | 125/388 | 67th |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
White list RCSIPublisher website
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.05LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.25LetPub ·
- h-index
- 5OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 0OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.25OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Downloads per year (publisher)
- 1,285Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 322 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 | 29 | 34 |
| 2025 | 38 | 38 | 33 |
| 2024 | 38 | 38 | 41 |
| 2023 | 36 | 36 | 64 |
| 2022 | 37 | 37 | 38 |
| 2021 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
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 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 75%Publisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 12 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 | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Other fees
- No other fees
- Page charges
- No page charges
- Submission fee
- No submission fee
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)
What to prepare7 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 200–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 5
- Reference style
- Author–date
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Highlights
- Optional
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteOpen access, Plagiarism
- Open access
Submission, reviewing, editing and publication are free. Model summary
The submission, reviewing, editing and publication of articles are free.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Only original research contributions are published. Model summary
The Lower Volga Archaeological Bulletin publishes only original research contributions.
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
- Volgograd State University
- Country or region
- Russian Federation
- Language
- Russian, English
- ISSN
- 2587-8123
- Electronic ISSN
- 2658-5995
- 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
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Nizhnevolzhskii arkheologicheskii vestnik
How long does peer review take at Nizhnevolzhskii arkheologicheskii vestnik?
Authors report an average review time of about 12 weeks; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 75%. 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.
What are the manuscript requirements of Nizhnevolzhskii arkheologicheskii vestnik?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 200–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 5; Reference style: Author–date; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Highlights: Optional; Graphical abstract: Optional; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Nizhnevolzhskii arkheologicheskii vestnik based?
Of the 11 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Russia (5), France (2) and Hungary (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Nizhnevolzhskii arkheologicheskii vestnik?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Nizhnevolzhskii arkheologicheskii vestnik is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Nizhnevolzhskii arkheologicheskii vestnik open access, and what is the APC?
Nizhnevolzhskii arkheologicheskii vestnik 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, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; 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: .