PALEONTOLOGICAL RESEARCH

metrics 2024

Connecting Past Ecosystems to Present Biodiversity.

Introduction

PALEONTOLOGICAL RESEARCH, published by the PALAEONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF JAPAN, is a prominent peer-reviewed journal that addresses key developments in the field of paleontology, ecology, and evolutionary biology. With an ISSN of 1342-8144, this journal has established itself as a vital resource for researchers and professionals who seek to explore the intricate history of life on Earth, integrating insights into evolutionary dynamics and ecological frameworks. Operating since 1997 and with content converging up to 2023, PALEONTOLOGICAL RESEARCH occupies a notable position, ranked in the second quartile within both Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics and Paleontology categories. While it is not an open-access journal, its rich repository of studies significantly contributes to the academic community. Researchers and students engaged in the exploration of ancient ecosystems and their implications for current biodiversity are sure to find valuable insights within its pages, reinforcing the journal's importance as a leading platform for disseminating paleontological knowledge in Japan and beyond.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.53
Journal Impact Factor1.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.10
H-Index30
Journal IF Without Self1.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.08
Influence0.33
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life10.20
Citing Half Life29.00
JCI0.57
Total Documents658
WOS Total Citations444
SCIMAGO Total Citations1399
SCIMAGO SELF Citations184
Scopus Journal Rank0.53
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.32
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.17
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.03

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Paleontology in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #72/113
Percentile 36.28
Quartile Q3
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #479/721
Percentile 33.56
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

PALEONTOLOGY
Rank 34/56
Percentile 40.20
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

PALEONTOLOGY
Rank 43/56
Percentile 23.21
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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