JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATIC PALAEONTOLOGY
Scope & Guideline
Charting New Territories in Systematic Palaeontology
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Phylogenetic Analysis and Systematics:
The journal emphasizes rigorous phylogenetic analyses to understand the evolutionary relationships among extinct taxa. This includes the use of modern methodologies such as Bayesian inference and parsimony methods. - Morphological Studies:
Detailed morphological investigations of fossil specimens are central to the journal’s scope, with studies often focusing on osteology, morphology, and functional anatomy, which contribute to the understanding of evolutionary adaptations. - Taxonomy and New Species Descriptions:
The publication frequently features taxonomic revisions and the description of new species, enhancing the biodiversity knowledge of ancient organisms and contributing to the classification frameworks of extinct groups. - Biogeographic and Ecological Implications:
Research published in the journal often explores the biogeographical distribution of fossil groups and their ecological roles, providing insights into past environments and the evolutionary history of life on Earth. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
The journal encourages interdisciplinary research that integrates palaeontology with geology, ecology, and evolutionary biology, fostering a comprehensive understanding of historical biodiversity.
Trending and Emerging
- Integrative Phylogenetic Frameworks:
There is a marked increase in studies employing total-evidence dating and integrative phylogenetic frameworks, combining morphological and molecular data to resolve evolutionary relationships across diverse taxa. - Focus on Evolutionary Developmental Biology (Evo-Devo):
Emerging themes include the intersection of evolutionary developmental biology with systematic palaeontology, as researchers explore how developmental processes influence the evolution of morphological traits in fossils. - Technological Advancements in Palaeontology:
The application of new technologies such as X-ray microtomography and 3D imaging techniques is on the rise, allowing for more detailed examinations of fossil anatomy and enhancing the accuracy of phylogenetic studies. - Climate Change and Palaeoecology:
Research connecting fossil evidence with climate change impacts on ancient ecosystems is gaining traction, providing insights into how past biodiversity responded to environmental shifts. - Diversity and Biogeography of Fossil Groups:
An increasing number of studies are focusing on the biogeographical patterns and diversity of fossil groups, shedding light on historical distributions and dispersal mechanisms during critical evolutionary events.
Declining or Waning
- Focus on Recent Fossil Discoveries:
While the journal has historically included a variety of recent fossil findings, there appears to be a diminishing number of studies centered on contemporary discoveries, possibly overshadowed by the increasing emphasis on deep-time phylogenetic analyses. - Geological and Stratigraphic Contextualization:
Research that heavily emphasizes the geological and stratigraphic contexts of fossils has been less frequent, as the trend moves towards more molecular and phylogenetic approaches, potentially leaving behind important geological insights. - Morphometric Analyses:
Although morphometric studies have been a significant aspect of palaeontological research, there seems to be a waning interest in traditional morphometric analyses, as more researchers adopt advanced imaging and computational techniques. - Palaeobiological Reconstructions:
The focus on detailed palaeobiological reconstructions of ecosystems and interactions among ancient organisms has become less prominent, indicating a shift towards more theoretical and phylogenetic discussions.
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