JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATIC PALAEONTOLOGY

metrics 2024

Elevating Understanding of Biodiversity through Time

Introduction

JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATIC PALAEONTOLOGY, published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in the United Kingdom, stands as a premier platform for advancing the discipline of palaeontology. With an ISSN of 1477-2019 and an E-ISSN of 1478-0941, this journal has achieved an impressive ranking of Q1 within its category for the 2023 Scopus metrics, underscoring its significance in the field. Currently ranked #10 out of 113 in Earth and Planetary Sciences – Paleontology with a remarkable 91st percentile, it serves as an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students alike. The journal aims to publish cutting-edge research that fosters a deeper understanding of systematic palaeontology, including the evolutionary relationships and biodiversity of extinct organisms. While it operates under a traditional access model, the Journal’s expansive reach from its inception in 2003 through to 2024 ensures it continues to play a vital role in shaping the future of palaeontological studies.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.84
Journal Impact Factor2.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.10
H-Index56
Journal IF Without Self2.20
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.35
Influence0.64
Immediacy Index0.50
Cited Half Life7.20
Citing Half Life17.00
JCI0.94
Total Documents753
WOS Total Citations1477
SCIMAGO Total Citations5365
SCIMAGO SELF Citations195
Scopus Journal Rank0.84
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.26
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.33
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.23

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Paleontology in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #10/113
Percentile 91.15
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
Rank 30/54
Percentile 45.40
Quartile Q3
PALEONTOLOGY
Rank 9/56
Percentile 84.80
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
Rank 19/54
Percentile 64.81
Quartile Q2
PALEONTOLOGY
Rank 14/56
Percentile 75.00
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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