Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology : Impact Factor & More
eISSN: 1937-2809pISSN: 0272-4634
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Aims and Scope of Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology
The Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology is a bimonthly peer-reviewed scientific journal that was established in 1980 by Jiri Zidek (University of Oklahoma). It covers all aspects of vertebrate paleontology, including vertebrate origins, evolution, functional morphology, taxonomy, biostratigraphy, paleoecology, paleobiogeography, and paleoanthropology. The journal is published by Taylor & Francis on behalf of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology. According to Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2017 impact factor of 2.190. Less
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CiteScore 
3.3
Impact Factor
< 5
SJR
Q2Paleontology
SNIP
0.97
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Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Bi-monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Bi-monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1981 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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