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Forensic Anthropology

University of Florida Press · United States · Est. 2011

ISSN2573-5020
SJR Q2✓ Scopus / SJR
66
/ 100
Established
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
◆ Scopus Q266
Total66
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Publication speed: not measurable
publisher doesn’t disclose per-article submission dates — we never estimate
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field
Journal Impact Factor
Not on record at PubScope. The Journal Impact Factor is published by Clarivate for Web of Science (JCR)–indexed journals. If this journal has one, it appears on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Scorei
0.347
H-Indexi
18
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIPi
0.589
Total Worksi
341
Total Citationsi
1,426
2yr Mean Citednessi
0.72
Open Impact Factor alternative

Aims & Scope

Forensic Anthropology is a journal devoted to the advancement of the science and professional development of the fields of forensic anthropology and forensic archaeology. The journal primarily focuses on research, technical advancements, population data, and case studies related to the recovery and analysis of human remains in a forensic context. Topics such as forensic osteology, skeletal biology, and modern human skeletal variation are within the scope of Forensic Anthropology .

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2011
Annual Volume~ 23 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications341
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Submission Info

APC Cost$2,250Above median
Peer Reviewdouble anonymous peer review
Review Time—
Acceptance Rate—
OA License—
OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

9/12 · 75%
✅
Do you know the journal / publisher?
University of Florida Press
✅
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅
Is the ISSN verified?
2573-5020
✅
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
✅
Peer review process documented?
double anonymous peer review
❌
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
✅
APC fees clearly disclosed?
$2,250
✅
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
❌
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
✅
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
❌
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
✅
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Citations received
56
345
2019
23
199
2020
43
167
2021
40
76
2022
18
28
2023
27
36
2024
24
8
2025
7
1
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Each year’s green bar = citations earned by that year’s papers, counted to date — so recent years look lower simply because their papers haven’t had time to be cited yet.

SJR Quartile by Discipline

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

AnthropologyQ2

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Anthropology

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology StudiesForensic and Genetic ResearchPaleopathology and ancient diseasesAutopsy Techniques and OutcomesRace, Genetics, and SocietyForensic Entomology and Diptera StudiesArchaeology and ancient environmental studiesMorphological variations and asymmetryPleistocene-Era Hominins and ArchaeologyIsotope Analysis in Ecology

Frequently asked questions about Forensic Anthropology

Is Forensic Anthropology a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Forensic Anthropology: it is indexed in Scopus, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 66/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Forensic Anthropology?

Forensic Anthropology is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor. Its SCImago SJR score is 0.347.

Is Forensic Anthropology indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Forensic Anthropology is indexed in Scopus.

What is the aims and scope of Forensic Anthropology?

Forensic Anthropology is a journal devoted to the advancement of the science and professional development of the fields of forensic anthropology and forensic archaeology. The journal primarily focuses on research, technical advancements, population data, and case studies related to the recovery and analysis of human remains in a forensic context. Topics such as forensic osteology, skeletal biology, and modern human skeletal variation are within the scope of Forensic Anthropology .

How much does it cost to publish in Forensic Anthropology?

Forensic Anthropology charges an article processing charge (APC) of about $2,250 for open-access publication.

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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref