This journal publishes research on paleontology, focusing on the description and systematic classification of fossilized organisms from various geological periods and locations. Articles detail new species, revise existing classifications, and explore evolutionary and biogeographical implications of fossil discoveries, including insects, marine invertebrates, and vertebrates.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
PaleontologyQ1
GeologyQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Paleontology
Scopus Categories
PaleontologyGeology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Evolution and Paleontology StudiesPaleontology and Stratigraphy of FossilsPaleontology and Evolutionary BiologyGeology and Paleoclimatology ResearchMarine Biology and Ecology ResearchPleistocene-Era Hominins and ArchaeologyIchthyology and Marine BiologyBat Biology and Ecology StudiesPlant Diversity and EvolutionAnimal Ecology and Behavior Studies