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Bulletin of the Institute of Classical Studies

Wiley-Blackwell · United States · Est. 1954

ISSN2041-5370

SJR Q4✓ WOS A&HCI✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

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Score Breakdown

✓ Scopus Q4+5

Total5

Journal Impact Factor

This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗

SJR Score

0.101

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SNIP

0.472

Total Works

3,205

Total Citations

16,308

2yr Mean Citedness

0.46

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal explores various aspects of ancient societies, with a particular focus on social structures, agency, and representation. It examines the roles and experiences of women across different historical periods and geographical locations, including their economic activities, legal petitions, and participation in public and private life. The journal also investigates the interpretation of ancient texts, including literary analysis, rhetorical strategies, and the use of cognitive approaches to understand humor and narrative. Additionally, it delves into material culture, mythology, and the evolution of language and concepts in the classical world.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Bottom 25%

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published1954

Annual Volume~ 32 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2025)

Total Publications3,205

Publisher OrgOxford University Press

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Submission Info

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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6/12 · 50%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Wiley-Blackwell

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

2041-5370

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

N/A

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

English

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published

Times cited

2019

2020

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2022

2023

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2025

2026

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

ArcheologyQ4

Archeology (arts and humanities)Q4

ClassicsQ4

HistoryQ4

Linguistics and LanguageQ4

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Classics

Scopus Categories

ClassicsHistoryArcheology (arts and humanities)Linguistics and LanguageArcheology

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Classical Antiquity StudiesClassical Philosophy and ThoughtDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesByzantine Studies and HistoryHistorical, Religious, and Philosophical StudiesLegal Cases and CommentaryLinguistics and language evolutionAncient Mediterranean Archaeology and HistoryClassical Studies and PhilologyAncient Near East History