Palaeontologia Electronica Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 1935-3952 eISSN 1094-8074 Coquina Press US

Q2 Quartile Open Access Diamond OA

About Palaeontologia Electronica
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Palaeontologia Electronica (PE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Paleontology, published by Coquina Press in US and in circulation since 2020, catalogued under ISSN 1935-3952 (e-ISSN 1094-8074). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.49 (Q2 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 is fully open access and free to publish (no APC). It is indexed in DOAJ, among the databases we track.

Palaeontologia Electronica Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Palaeontologia Electronica has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.49, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Paleontology 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.

As a fully open-access publication, Palaeontologia Electronica makes all articles freely available to readers.

Researchers looking to publish in Palaeontologia Electronica 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 Palaeontologia Electronica against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Palaeontologia Electronica
  • As a Diamond Open Access journal, there are no publication fees — an excellent choice for researchers without grant funding.
  • This journal covers Paleontology. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Palaeontologia Electronica Compares
ISSN (Print) 1935-3952
ISSN (Online) 1094-8074
Publisher Coquina Press
Country United States
Established 2020
APC / Cost Free (Diamond)
DOAJ Listed
In-depth profile & metrics

Palaeontologia Electronica is published by Coquina Press, based in United States and in publication since 2020. It is a Diamond Open Access title, free for both readers and authors.

In our subject taxonomy, Palaeontologia Electronica is classified under Paleontology.

Palaeontologia Electronica is indexed in the DOAJ. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.

Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.486.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Palaeontologia Electronica

Palaeontologia Electronica does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 1.486 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

Yes, Palaeontologia Electronica is an open access journal. It is a Diamond Open Access journal with no publication fees.

Palaeontologia Electronica is completely free to publish in — it charges no Article Processing Charges (APC).

Palaeontologia Electronica is published by Coquina Press.

Palaeontologia Electronica shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in DOAJ. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

Yes — Palaeontologia Electronica is indexed in DOAJ.

The ISSN of Palaeontologia Electronica is 1935-3952. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1094-8074.

Palaeontologia Electronica sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 1.49, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated July 2026

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Citation Rate
1.486
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 1.486 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: Jul 26, 2026

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