Palaeoworld

Scope & Guideline

Advancing Knowledge in Paleontology and Ecology

Introduction

Welcome to your portal for understanding Palaeoworld, featuring guidelines for its aims and scope. Our guidelines cover trending and emerging topics, identifying the forefront of research. Additionally, we track declining topics, offering insights into areas experiencing reduced scholarly attention. Key highlights include highly cited topics and recently published papers, curated within these guidelines to assist you in navigating influential academic dialogues.
LanguageEnglish
ISSN1871-174x
PublisherELSEVIER
Support Open AccessNo
CountryNetherlands
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 2006 to 2024
AbbreviationPALAEOWORLD / Palaeoworld
Frequency4 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
Acceptance Rate-
Home Page-
AddressRADARWEG 29, 1043 NX AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS

Aims and Scopes

Palaeoworld aims to advance the understanding of paleontology and paleoenvironments through the study of fossils, stratigraphy, and biogeography. The journal focuses on a wide range of topics related to the Earth's historical biological and geological records.
  1. Paleoecology and Biogeography:
    Explores the interactions between ancient organisms and their environments, including how these relationships shaped the distribution of species over time.
  2. Stratigraphy and Sedimentology:
    Investigates sedimentary processes, facies analysis, and stratigraphic relationships to reconstruct past environments and understand geological history.
  3. Taxonomy and Systematics:
    Focuses on the classification and evolutionary relationships of extinct organisms, providing insights into their diversity and evolutionary history.
  4. Fossil Record and Paleobiology:
    Examines the morphology, development, and ecological roles of fossils to understand the dynamics of ancient life forms and their adaptations.
  5. Geochemical and Isotopic Analysis:
    Utilizes geochemical methods to interpret paleoenvironments and climate changes, linking fossil records with broader geological and climatic contexts.
Palaeoworld is currently witnessing an increase in interest in several emerging themes that reflect the evolving landscape of paleontological research. These trends underscore the journal's responsiveness to new scientific inquiries.
  1. Integration of Geochemistry and Paleontology:
    There is a growing trend to utilize geochemical analyses alongside traditional paleontological methods, enhancing the understanding of ancient ecosystems and climate dynamics.
  2. Technological Advances in Fossil Analysis:
    The adoption of advanced imaging and measurement techniques, such as X-ray microtomography, is on the rise, allowing for more detailed studies of fossil morphology and ecology.
  3. Focus on Early Paleozoic Faunas:
    Recent publications indicate an increased interest in the biodiversity and ecological dynamics of early Paleozoic faunas, reflecting a resurgence in studies of this critical period of life.
  4. Paleoenvironmental Reconstruction through Multi-proxy Approaches:
    Research employing multi-proxy approaches that combine various data types (e.g., fossils, geochemistry, sedimentology) for holistic paleoenvironmental reconstructions is trending upward.
  5. Evolutionary Developmental Biology in Paleontology:
    The intersection of evolutionary developmental biology with paleontological studies is emerging, offering insights into the developmental processes that shaped ancient life forms.

Declining or Waning

While Palaeoworld continues to publish a wide array of research, certain themes have seen a decline in focus over recent years. The following areas are becoming less prominent in the journal's offerings.
  1. Paleoclimatic Studies of the Cenozoic:
    Research focusing on detailed paleoclimatic reconstructions of the Cenozoic era has decreased, suggesting a shift towards earlier geological periods.
  2. Insect Paleontology:
    Although insect fossils remain important, studies specifically dedicated to insect paleontology have seen a reduction, indicating a possible narrowing of focus in this area.
  3. Regional Biostratigraphic Studies:
    While biostratigraphy remains a core focus, there is a noticeable decrease in region-specific studies, suggesting a trend towards broader, more integrative approaches.
  4. Microfossil Studies in Shallow Marine Environments:
    Research on microfossils from shallow marine settings is less frequent, which may indicate a shift towards more diverse or different paleoenvironmental contexts.

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