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Academic Journal

Q1

Palaeontology

John Wiley and Sons Inc

United KingdomEcology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Paleontology (Q1)ISSN-matched source record
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Q1Ranking
—Impact Factor (year unverified)
82H-index (SCImago 2025)
1.173SJR (2025)
1979-1985, 1987, 1989-1994, 1996-2026Coverage

About Palaeontology

About Palaeontology

Palaeontology is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by John Wiley and Sons Inc (United Kingdom). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 1979-1985, 1987, 1989-1994, 1996-2026.

Key indicators: ISSN 1475-4983, 0031-0239; H-index 82.

Understanding This Journal's Metrics

Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:

  • H-index (82): Strong citation impact — 82 articles cited at least 82 times each, reflecting solid influence.

Publishing in Palaeontology

An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.

  • Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q1. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
  • Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
  • Submission: Submit via the official journal website.

Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?

  • Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
  • Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
  • Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
  • Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ISSN of Palaeontology?
1475-4983, 0031-0239.

Who publishes Palaeontology?
John Wiley and Sons Inc.

What are Palaeontology's metrics?
H-index 82.

Where do I submit to Palaeontology?
Via the official website.

Is Palaeontology peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.

Source-backed journal facts

ISSN(s)0031-0239, 1475-4983
ISSN-L0031-0239
Source typeJournal
Publisher / hosting organisationWiley
Publisher country codeGB
Fully open access (OpenAlex)Not marked as fully open access; hybrid options may exist
DOAJ flag (OpenAlex)Not listed in OpenAlex metadata; this is not a direct DOAJ check
Works recorded in OpenAlex2,043
Citations recorded in OpenAlex57,399
OpenAlex H-index89
Years represented in OpenAlex1960–2026 (not the founding or closing dates)

Topics in published research

Paleontology and Stratigraphy of Fossils; Paleontology and Evolutionary Biology; Evolution and Paleontology Studies; Marine Biology and Ecology Research; Ichthyology and Marine Biology; Geology and Paleoclimatology Research.

OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.

Reported open-access list prices

5,000.00 USD; 4,150.00 EUR; 3,300.00 GBP

APC list prices reported by OpenAlex, which obtains this information from DOAJ. Confirm current charges, taxes, waivers and eligibility with the publisher; this is not a fee quotation.

Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.

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Erin E. Maxwell