Cretaceous Research

About Cretaceous Research

Cretaceous Research is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Elsevier BV.

Editorial Perspective & Metric Analysis

Based on current metadata, Cretaceous Research maintains a standard position in the GB academic market. With an impact factor of 1.33, it remains a steady venue for researchers in its specific sub-fields.

Submission Tips for Cretaceous Research
  • Budget $3140 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
ISSN (Print) 0195-6671
ISSN (Online) 1095-998X
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $3140 USD
About Cretaceous Research

Cretaceous Research is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Elsevier BV.

Cretaceous Research is published by Elsevier BV from GB as a journal. It has published 4,819 works to date, attracting 92,790 citations across the literature. The journal carries an h-index of 96, reflecting both depth of catalog and sustained citation impact. Recent publishing activity centers on Paleontology and Stratigraphy of Fossils, Paleontology and Evolutionary Biology, Evolution and Paleontology Studies.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cretaceous Research

The current impact factor of Cretaceous Research is 1.325.

No, Cretaceous Research is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Cretaceous Research is $3140 USD.

Cretaceous Research is published by Elsevier BV.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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DOAJ
Non-OA
Predatory Check
Clean
Impact Factor
1.325
Current Impact Factor
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Impact Factors by Year
Year Value Source
2025 1.325 CiteScore (Scopus)

Works Published per Year (2014–2025)

Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).

Journal at a Glance
4,819
Total Works
92,790
Total Citations
96
h-index
1.33
2-Yr Mean Citedness

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Top Research Topics

The areas where Cretaceous Research most frequently publishes, ranked by article volume.

  1. Paleontology and Stratigraphy of Fossils
    Earth and Planetary Sciences
    1,933 works
  2. Paleontology and Evolutionary Biology
    Earth and Planetary Sciences
    1,496 works
  3. Evolution and Paleontology Studies
    Earth and Planetary Sciences
    1,040 works
  4. Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
    Earth and Planetary Sciences
    991 works
  5. Fossil Insects in Amber
    Agricultural and Biological Sciences
    926 works
  6. Ichthyology and Marine Biology
    Environmental Science
    843 works
  7. Geological formations and processes
    Earth and Planetary Sciences
    606 works
  8. Plant and animal studies
    Agricultural and Biological Sciences
    450 works
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

Updated by: openalex_bulk

OpenAlex ID: S48852984

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