Focaal
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Aims and Scope
Focaal: Journal of Global and Historical Anthropology is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Berghahn Books, edited by Luisa Steur, and whose editor-at-large is Don Kalb. The journal is focused on the conjunction of anthropology and history as well on the incorporation of local research settings in the wider spatial networks of globalization or empire. Less
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- PublisherBERGHAHN JOURNALS
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencySemi-annual
- Publication Time16
- Editorial Review ProcessDouble anonymous peer review
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencySemi-annual
- Publication Start Year1985
- Publisher URL
- Website URL
- Publication Time16
- Editorial Team
- Review ProcessDouble anonymous peer review
- Review Url
- Author instructions
- Copyright Details
- Deposit PolicySherpa/Romeo
- License typeCC BY, CC BY-ND, CC BY-NC-ND
- OA statement
Year-wise Publication
- 5Y
- 10Y
FAQs
Since when has Focaal been publishing? 
The Focaal has been publishing since 1985 till date.
How frequently is the Focaal published?
Focaal is published Semi-annual.
What is the H-index. SNIP score, Citescore and SJR of Focaal?
Focaal has a H-index score of 22, Citescore of 1.7, SNIP score of 1.06, & SJR of Q1
Who is the publisher of Focaal?
The publisher of Focaal is BERGHAHN JOURNALS.
Where can I find a journal's aims and scope of Focaal?
For the Focaal's Aims and Scope, please refer to the section above on the page.
How can I view the journal metrics of Focaal on editage?
For the Focaal metrics, please refer to the section above on the page.
What is the eISSN and pISSN number of Focaal?
The eISSN number is 1558-5263 and pISSN number is 0920-1297 for Focaal.
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