Journal profile · PALEONTOLOGY
REVUE DE MICROPALEONTOLOGIE
ISSN 0035-1598 · eISSN 1873-4413 · Elsevier
REVUE DE MICROPALEONTOLOGIE: CAS Zone 4 · Earth Sciences (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.3 (journal website); hybrid open access; APC about USD 2,470; review about 64 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 38 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
REVUE DE MICROPALEONTOLOGIE is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 4 of Earth Sciences in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Geology and Paleoclimatology Research, Paleontology and Stratigraphy of Fossils and Marine Biology and Ecology Research, together about 46.4% of its articles. Its main subfields are Paleontology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The journal Revue de Micropaleontologie publishes original articles with international interest concerning all fields of micropalaeontology. The journal encourages the publication of articles in which data derived from microfossil assemblages coupled (or not) to the chemical composition of their walls are used to refine stratigraphical and paleoenvironmental issues along the past geological scale.This journal welcomes contributions that support and advance the UN's sustainable development goals, in particular SDG 13, (Climate Action) SDG 14 (Life below water) and SDG 15 (Life on land)
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): PALEONTOLOGY
Editor-in-chief Marie-Béatrice ForelPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 5 in mainland China (about 14%); most named France 11, Mainland China 5, Brazil 5, United States 3, Japan 2 (36 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Geology and Paleoclimatology ResearchEarth and Planetary Sciences20%
- Paleontology and Stratigraphy of FossilsEarth and Planetary Sciences20%
- Marine Biology and Ecology ResearchEarth and Planetary Sciences6.5%
- Diverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance5.3%
- Geological formations and processesEarth and Planetary Sciences5.2%
- Human auditory perception and evaluationEngineering5%
- Educational Robotics and EngineeringComputer Science4.4%
- Evolution and Paleontology StudiesEarth and Planetary Sciences3.6%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Earth Sciences Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Earth Sciences | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Paleontology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Earth Sciences Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Earth Sciences | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Paleontology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 1.3Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.9LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 1.9Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.33LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.62LetPub ·
- h-index
- 38OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 293OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.75OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 30.8%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 23.68%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 38LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 825 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 | 13 | 0 |
| 2025 | 38 | 16 | 21 |
| 2024 | 29 | 14 | 49 |
| 2023 | 24 | 9 | 74 |
| 2022 | 18 | 6 | 71 |
| 2021 | 27 | 6 | 90 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
64 dayssubmission to acceptance
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Submission to first decision
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 35 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 64 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 25 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 2,470 / EUR 2,310 / GBP 1,980 / JPY 306,350 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 2,120 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Open calls for papers1, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Author–date
- Highlights
- Required
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Authors must follow Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy. Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
Open access options available; details on open access information page. Model summary
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process; submissions initially assessed by editors; suitable submissions sent to a minimum of two reviewers; decision made by editors. Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed per Elsevier policy; free preprint posting service on SSRN offered; posting on SSRN has no effect on editorial process or publication outcome. Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- ISSN
- 0035-1598
- Electronic ISSN
- 1873-4413
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about REVUE DE MICROPALEONTOLOGIE
What CAS zone is REVUE DE MICROPALEONTOLOGIE in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, REVUE DE MICROPALEONTOLOGIE is in Zone 4 of Earth Sciences, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Paleontology. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Earth Sciences. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of REVUE DE MICROPALEONTOLOGIE?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 1.3; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 1.9, h-index 38.
How long does peer review take at REVUE DE MICROPALEONTOLOGIE?
The publisher reports about 64 days (submission to acceptance). Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of REVUE DE MICROPALEONTOLOGIE?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Author–date; Highlights: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of REVUE DE MICROPALEONTOLOGIE based?
Of the 36 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 5 (about 14%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are France (11), Mainland China (5) and Brazil (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index REVUE DE MICROPALEONTOLOGIE?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, REVUE DE MICROPALEONTOLOGIE is indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Is REVUE DE MICROPALEONTOLOGIE open access, and what is the APC?
REVUE DE MICROPALEONTOLOGIE is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 2,470.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .