Paleontological Journal
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43 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Paleontological Journal (Paleontologicheskii zhurnal) is the principal Russian periodical in paleontology. The journal publishes original work on the anatomy, morphology, and taxonomy of fossil organisms, as well as their distribution, ecology, and origin. It also publishes studies on the evolution of organisms, ecosystems, and the biosphere and provides invaluable information on global biostratigraphy with an emphasis on Eastern Europe and Asia.
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisPaleontological Journal (acronym: palj, abbr: PALEONTOL. J, ISSN: 0031-0301) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Geosciences, published by Pleiades Publishing in Russia since 2006. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.70, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.407 (Q2), an H-index of 43.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 129 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with an estimated APC of $2,752 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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