MICROPALEONTOLOGY

metrics 2024

Decoding Earth's History Through Microscopic Evidence

Introduction

MICROPALEONTOLOGY is a prominent journal dedicated to advancing the field of paleontology, published by MICRO PRESS. With an ISSN of 0026-2803 and an E-ISSN of 1937-2795, this esteemed publication has been a vital resource since its inception in 1979, continuing to influence the field through 2024. The journal ranks within the Q2 category for Paleontology, highlighting its relevance and quality in the academic community. Notably, it holds a Scopus rank of #41 out of 113 within the Earth and Planetary Sciences field, placing it in the 64th percentile, indicative of its significant impact. Although not an open-access journal, MICROPALEONTOLOGY remains committed to disseminating crucial research findings, making it an essential platform for researchers, professionals, and students dedicated to exploring the intricacies of microfossils and their implications for understanding past environments. With its strategic focus and rigorous peer-review process, this journal plays a critical role in bridging past geological events with contemporary scientific inquiries.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.47
Journal Impact Factor1.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.20
H-Index49
Journal IF Without Self1.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.07
Influence0.33
Immediacy Index1.10
Cited Half Life26.30
Citing Half Life26.80
JCI0.83
Total Documents672
WOS Total Citations1494
SCIMAGO Total Citations1861
SCIMAGO SELF Citations214
Scopus Journal Rank0.47
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.37
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.30
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.12

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Paleontology in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #41/113
Percentile 63.72
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

PALEONTOLOGY
Rank 34/56
Percentile 40.20
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

PALEONTOLOGY
Rank 23/56
Percentile 58.93
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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