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About the African Archaeological Review format

African Archaeological Review is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Archaeology and Rock Art Studies, Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology, Archaeology and ancient environmental studies.

PublisherSpringer Nature
Reference styleSuperscript numbered (Nature)
Superscript — small raised numerals in the text
1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. African Archaeological Review 12, 45–58 (2023).

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Publishes research inArchaeology and Rock Art Studies Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology Archaeology and ancient environmental studies Global Maritime and Colonial Histories African history and culture analysis
ISSN0263-0338
Citation impact (2-yr)0.86
h-index71
i10-index400
Total citations18,171
Article processing charge$3,090
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of the Witwatersrand
Journal websitewww.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in African Archaeological Review per year

29
2014
33
2015
28
2016
37
2017
40
2018
40
2019
55
2020
51
2021
40
2022
63
2023
32
2024
40
2025

Citation impact of African Archaeological Review by publication year

1.1K
2014
925
2015
453
2016
385
2017
509
2018
351
2019
419
2020
288
2021
198
2022
136
2023
47
2024
23
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in African Archaeological Review

African Archaeological Review template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the African Archaeological Review format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the African Archaeological Review template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Springer Nature format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does African Archaeological Review use?
African Archaeological Review uses Superscript numbered (Nature) references, shown as superscript numerals in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. African Archaeological Review 12, 45–58 (2023).
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to African Archaeological Review?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready African Archaeological Review document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the African Archaeological Review template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the African Archaeological Review format with correct headings, figures, tables, and superscript citations.
Who publishes African Archaeological Review?
African Archaeological Review is a multidisciplinary journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's African Archaeological Review template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready African Archaeological Review PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official African Archaeological Review template (the sn-jnl class) that is ready to submit to Springer Nature, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the African Archaeological Review template cost?
You can start writing in the African Archaeological Review template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready African Archaeological Review PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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