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Journal of Foraminiferal Research

Cushman Foundation · United States

ISSN0096-1191eISSN1943-264X

SJR Q4✓ WOS SCIE✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

High Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI+25

✓ Scopus Q4+5

Total30

Journal Impact Factor

This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗

SJR Score

0.263

H-Index

100

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SNIP

0.326

Total Works

1,920

Total Citations

46,264

2yr Mean Citedness

0.81

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The Journal of Foraminiferal Research publishes studies on foraminifera, including their taxonomy, biostratigraphy, paleoecology, and evolutionary relationships. Research covers both fossil and living foraminifera, utilizing microfossil analysis for biostratigraphic dating, paleoceanographic reconstructions, and understanding evolutionary patterns. The journal also addresses the application of foraminifera as bioindicators for environmental monitoring and their role in geochemical cycles.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Bottom 25%

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published—

Annual Volume~ 45 articles / year

StatusActive

Total Publications1,920

Publisher OrgCushman Foundation for Foraminiferal Research

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Submission Info

Publishing ModelSubscription

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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6/12 · 50%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Cushman Foundation

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

0096-1191 / 1943-264X

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Indexed in a trusted database?

WoS, Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

N/A

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

English

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published

Times cited

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

MicrobiologyQ4

PaleontologyQ4

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Paleontology

Scopus Categories

PaleontologyMicrobiology

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Geology and Paleoclimatology ResearchPaleontology and Stratigraphy of FossilsMarine Biology and Ecology ResearchIsotope Analysis in EcologyMarine and environmental studies