Aims and Scope of Journal of Paleontology
The Journal of Paleontology is a peer-reviewed scientific journal covering the field of paleontology. It is published by the Paleontological Society.
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CiteScore 

2.6
H-Index 

69
Impact Factor 

< 5
SJR 

Q2Paleontology

SNIP 

0.82
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Bi-monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Bi-monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1927 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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