Cretaceous Research
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88 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Cretaceous Research provides a forum for the rapid publication of research on all aspects of the Cretaceous Period, including its boundaries with the Jurassic and Palaeogene. Authoritative papers reporting detailed investigations of Cretaceous stratigraphy and palaeontology, studies of regional geology, and reviews of recently published books are complemented by short communications of significant new findings. Papers submitted to Cretaceous Research should place the research in a broad context, with emphasis placed towards our better understanding of the Cretaceous, that are therefore of interest to the diverse, international readership of the journal. Full length papers that focus solely on a local theme or area will not be accepted for publication; authors of short communications are encouraged to discuss how their findings are of relevance to the Cretaceous on a broad scale. Research Areas include: • Regional geology • Stratigraphy and palaeontology • Palaeobiology • Palaeobiogeography • Palaeoceanography • Palaeoclimatology • Evolutionary Palaeoecology • Geochronology • Global events.
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GEOLOGY
PALEONTOLOGY
GEOLOGY
PALEONTOLOGY
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisCretaceous Research (acronym: ycres, abbr: CRETACEOUS RES, ISSN: 0195-6671) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Geosciences, published by Academic Press Inc. in England. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.80, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.736 (Q1), an H-index of 88.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an average review speed of 12周, a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 350 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,158 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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