Palaeontologia Electronica Journal Citation Rate 2026
1935-3952
eISSN 1094-8074
Coquina Press
US
Q2 Quartile Open Access Diamond OA
About Palaeontologia Electronica
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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Initial data points onlyCitation 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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