NMC Approved Paleontology Journals List: 2026

So, you’re a paleontology professional eager to stay updated with the latest research and trends?

Well, look no further! We’ve got you covered with a list of NMC-approved paleontology journals that are sure to quench your thirst for knowledge.

These journals are recognized under National Medical Commission (NMC) for their high quality, reliability, and relevance to the paleontology field.

Whether you’re a researcher or an author, these publications offer valuable insights, expert opinions, and groundbreaking studies that can enhance your practice and contribute to the advancement of the sector.

For the most recent list of NMC-approved paleontology journals, see the list below.




Journal Name Publisher Impact Factor
Acta Geologica Slovaca Comenius University in Bratislava
Acta Palaeontologica Polonica Instytut Paleobiologii PAN
Acta Palaeontologica Romaniae Romanian Society of Palaeontologists
Acta Palaeontologica Sinica Chinese Academy of Sciences
African Invertebrates Pensoft Publishers
Alcheringa Taylor & Francis
Alpine and Mediterranean Quaternary AIQUA - Associazione Italiana per lo Studio del Quaternario
Ameghiniana Asociacion Paleontologica Argentina
Andean Geology Servicio Nacional de Geologia y Mineria
Annales de Paleontologie Elsevier
Austrian Journal of Earth Sciences Paradigm Publishing Services
Azerbaijan Geologist Azerbaijan Society of Petroleum Geologists
Bollettino della Societa Paleontologica Italiana Societa Paleontologica Italiana
Brukenthal Acta Musei Brukenthal National Museum
Bulletin Mensuel de la Societe Linneenne de Lyon Societe Linneenne de Lyon
Bulletin of the Iraq Natural History Museum University of Baghdad - Iraq Natural History Reseach Center and Museum
Carnets de Geologie Carnets de Geologie
China Geology KeAi Communications Co 4.5
Climate of the Past Copernicus Publications
Comptes Rendus Palevol Academie des sciences
Cretaceous Research Elsevier
Cuaternario y Geomorfologia Asociacion Espanola para el Estudio del Cuaternario (AEQUA)
E and G Quaternary Science Journal Copernicus Publications
Estudos do Quaternario APEQ - Associacao Portuguesa para o Estudo do Quaternario
Facies Springer Nature
Foldtani Kozlony Hungarian Geological Society
Folia Geobotanica Springer Nature
Fossil Imprint National Museum Prague
Fossil Record Pensoft Publishers
Fossils Palaeontological Society of Japan
Fossils and Strata John Wiley & Sons
Geobios Elsevier
Geochronology Copernicus Publications
Geoconservation Research OICC Press
Geodiversitas Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle
Geologie de la France Editions du BRGM
Geologija Geological Survey of Slovenia
Geoloski Anali Balkanskoga Poluostrva University of Belgrade
Geoscience Research Reports Czech Geological Survey
GFF Taylor & Francis
Historical Biology Taylor & Francis
Holocene SAGE
Ichnos Taylor & Francis
International Journal of Health Governance Emerald Publishing
International Journal of Nautical Archaeology Taylor & Francis
Journal of Foraminiferal Research Cushman Foundation
Journal of Geophysical Research Biogeosciences John Wiley & Sons
Journal of Insect Biodiversity Magnolia Press
Journal of Micropalaeontology Copernicus Publications
Journal of Palaeogeography Elsevier

Why NMC-Approved Paleontology Journals?

  • Promotion eligibility: Indian medical college faculty must publish in NMC-recognized journals for promotions (Assistant Professor → Associate Professor → Professor).
  • Postgraduate seat sanctioning: Departments need NMC-recognized publications for MD/MS/DM/MCh seat allocation.
  • Trust signal: NMC-recognized journals follow ethical standards and credible peer review.
  • Indexing: All NMC-approved journals appear in at least one of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, or DOAJ.

Tips for Submitting to NMC-Approved Paleontology Journals

  1. Verify indexing on the journal’s page before submission.
  2. Match scope — read 5 recent papers in your target journal.
  3. Avoid predatory journals mimicking NMC-approved names.
  4. Check turnaround time if you have grant or thesis deadlines.
  5. Use our Advanced Journal Finder to filter by Scopus/PubMed/WOS for your paleontology subject.
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