Aims and Scope of African Invertebrates
African Invertebrates is a peer-reviewed open access scientific journal that covers the taxonomy, systematics, biogeography, ecology, conservation, and palaeontology of Afrotropical invertebrates, whether terrestrial, freshwater, or marine. It is published by Pensoft Publishers on behalf of the KwaZulu-Natal Museum and the editor-in-chief is David G. Herbert (KwaZulu-Natal Museum). Less
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0.9
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< 5
SJR 

Q3Paleontology

SNIP 

0.51
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | COUNCIL NATAL MUSEUM |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Semi-annual |
| Article Processing Charges | EUR 300 |
| Publication Time | 12 |
| Editorial Review Process | Open peer review |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Society/Institute/Sponsor | Council of the KwaZulu-Natal Museum |
| Frequency | Semi-annual |
| Publication Start Year | 1906 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
| Publication Details | |
| Editorial Review Detail | |
| Information for authors | |
| Author instructions | Visit website |
| Copyright Details | Visit website |
| Deposit Policy | Sherpa/Romeo |
| License type | CC BY |
| OA statement | Visit website |
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