Swiss Journal of Palaeontology

metrics 2024

Revealing the Mysteries of Earth's Prehistoric Life

Introduction

Swiss Journal of Palaeontology, published by SPRINGER INT PUBL AG, stands as a leading platform for innovative research within the field of paleontology, contributing significantly to the understanding of Earth's historical life forms and their evolutionary pathways. With its ISSN 1664-2376 and E-ISSN 1664-2384, this journal has established a strong presence in academic circles, recognized as a Q1 journal in the category of Paleontology for 2023. Moreover, it ranks 20th out of 113 in the Earth and Planetary Sciences, securing an impressive 82nd percentile on Scopus, underscoring its influence and reach in the scientific community. The journal publishes cutting-edge research findings, theoretical advancements, and comprehensive reviews that span the globe, making it an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students in the paleontological sciences. For those interested in contributing to and learning from the latest discoveries, the Swiss Journal of Palaeontology promises to be an invaluable addition to your academic library.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.92
Journal Impact Factor3.00
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.90
H-Index16
Journal IF Without Self3.00
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.10
Influence0.54
Immediacy Index1.70
Cited Half Life3.40
Citing Half Life17.10
JCI1.42
Total Documents197
WOS Total Citations392
SCIMAGO Total Citations664
SCIMAGO SELF Citations61
Scopus Journal Rank0.92
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.85
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.65
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.23

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Paleontology in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #20/113
Percentile 82.30
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

PALEONTOLOGY
Rank 3/56
Percentile 95.50
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

PALEONTOLOGY
Rank 2/56
Percentile 96.43
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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