Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology
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Aims and Scope
The Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology is a bimonthly peer-reviewed scientific journal that was established in 1980 by Jiri Zidek (University of Oklahoma). It covers all aspects of vertebrate paleontology, including vertebrate origins, evolution, functional morphology, taxonomy, biostratigraphy, paleoecology, paleobiogeography, and paleoanthropology. The journal is published by Taylor & Francis on behalf of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology. According to Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2017 impact factor of 2.190. Less
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- PublisherTAYLOR & FRANCIS INC
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencyBi-monthly
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencyBi-monthly
- Publication Start Year1981
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| 0-3 | 0% |
| 4-6 | 32% |
| 7-9 | 25% |
| >9 | 43% |
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FAQs
Since when has Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology been publishing? 
The Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology has been publishing since 1981 till date.
How frequently is the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology published?
Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology is published Bi-monthly.
Who is the publisher of Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology?
The publisher of Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology is TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC.
Where can I find a journal's aims and scope of Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology?
For the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology's Aims and Scope, please refer to the section above on the page.
How can I view the journal metrics of Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology on editage?
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What is the eISSN and pISSN number of Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology?
The eISSN number is 1937-2809 and pISSN number is 0272-4634 for Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology.
What is the focus of this journal?
The journal covers a wide range of topics inlcuding Skull, Dentition, Late Miocene, Sister group, Functional morphology, Rodent, Fossil Record, Vertebrate, Marsupial, Early Triassic, Vertebrate paleontology, Fremouw Formation, Hell Creek Formation, Systematics, Typothorax, Anatomy, Maxilla, Mandibular symphysis, Forelimb, Humerus.
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