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Aims and Scope
Palaeontology is one of the two scientific journals of the Palaeontological Association (the other being Papers in Palaeontology). It was established in 1957 and is published on behalf of the Association by Wiley-Blackwell. The editor-in-chief is Barry Lomax (University of Nottingham). Palaeontology publishes articles on a range of palaeontological topics, including taphonomy, functional morphology, systematics, palaeo-environmental reconstruction and biostratigraphy. According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2017 impact factor of 3.730, ranking it 1st out of 55 journals in the category "Paleontology". Less
Palaeontology Key Metrics
CiteScore 
6.6
Eigenfactor
0.001 - 0.005
Impact Factor
< 5
SJR
Q1Paleontology
SNIP
1.47
Time to Accept
7
Mo
Time to Publish
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% of papers by time taken from submission to publication
0 to 3 months0%
4 to 6 months15%
7 to 9 months27%
Above 9 months58%
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Topics Covered on Palaeontology
Fossil Record
Axial skeleton
Coral
Suture closure
Late Miocene
Eggshell
Red algae
Charcoal
Palaeontology Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | WILEY |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Article-by-article |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Article-by-article |
| Publication Start Year | 1957 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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Recently Published Papers in Palaeontology
Finite element and microstructural analyses indicate that pteraspid heterostracan oral plate microstructure was adapted to a mechanical function
- 1 Nov 2024
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Bioturbators as ecosystem engineers in space and time
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Is there synchronicity between brachiopod diversity changes and palaeobiogeographical shifts across the Late Ordovician mass extinction?
- 1 Sep 2024
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Finite element and microstructural analyses indicate that pteraspid heterostracan oral plate microstructure was adapted to a mechanical function
- 1 Nov 2024
- Palaeontology
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- 1 Nov 2024
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- 1 Nov 2024
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Bioturbators as ecosystem engineers in space and time
- 1 Nov 2024
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FAQs on Palaeontology
How long has Palaeontology been actively publishing? 
Palaeontology has been in operation since 1957 till date.
What is the publishing frequency of Palaeontology?
Palaeontology published with a Article-by-article frequency.
How many articles did Palaeontology publish last year?
In 2023, Palaeontology publsihed 60 articles.
What is the eISSN & pISSN for Palaeontology?
For Palaeontology, eISSN is 1475-4983 and pISSN is 0031-0239.
What is Citescore for Palaeontology?
Citescore for Palaeontology is 6.6.
What is SNIP score for Palaeontology?
SNIP score for Palaeontology is 1.47.
What is the SJR for Palaeontology?
SJR for Palaeontology is Q1.
Who is the publisher of Palaeontology?
WILEY is the publisher of Palaeontology.
