Modern American History
Cambridge University Press · United States · Est. 2018
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Aims & Scope
Modern American History is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research on the history of the United States from the colonial period to the present day. The journal welcomes submissions that engage with new theoretical approaches and methodologies, and that explore the diverse experiences of Americans. It aims to foster dialogue between historians working in different fields and periods, and to promote a more inclusive and nuanced understanding of American history.
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Publication & Citation Trend
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Frequently asked questions about Modern American History
Is Modern American History a predatory journal?
PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Modern American History: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 78/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.
What is the impact factor of Modern American History?
Modern American History is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 0.10.
Is Modern American History indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?
Modern American History is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus.
What is the aims and scope of Modern American History?
Modern American History is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research on the history of the United States from the colonial period to the present day. The journal welcomes submissions that engage with new theoretical approaches and methodologies, and that explore the diverse experiences of Americans. It aims to foster dialogue between historians working in different fields and periods, and to promote a more inclusive and nuanced understanding of American history.
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