Cretaceous Research Journal Citation Rate 2026
0195-6671
eISSN 1095-998X
Elsevier BV
GB
Q3 Quartile
About Cretaceous Research
Cretaceous Research (CR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Evolution and Paleontology Studies and Fossil Insects in Amber, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0195-6671 (e-ISSN 1095-998X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.33 (Q3 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$3140 USD).
Cretaceous Research Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Cretaceous Research has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.33, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Evolution and Paleontology Studies research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Cretaceous Research operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Cretaceous Research should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Cretaceous Research against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Cretaceous Research
- Budget $3140 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Evolution and Paleontology Studies, Fossil Insects in Amber, Geology and Paleoclimatology Research. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0195-6671 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1095-998X |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3140 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Cretaceous Research is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3140.
In our subject taxonomy, Cretaceous Research is classified under Evolution and Paleontology Studies, Fossil Insects in Amber, Geology and Paleoclimatology Research and Paleontology and Evolutionary Biology.
Cretaceous Research is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.325.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.325 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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