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Leprosy Review

British Leprosy Relief Association · United Kingdom

ISSN0305-7518eISSN2162-8807
SJR Q3WOS SCIEScopus / SJRDOAJOpen Access
52
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q3+12
DOAJ Verified+15
Total52
Journal Impact Factor
This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Score
0.302
H-Index
66
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
0.524
Total Works
3,967
Total Citations
32,314
2yr Mean Citedness
0.46
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Retractions
1
Source: Retraction Watch

Aims & Scope

Leprosy Reviewis an Open Access peer-reviewed journal including original papers on all aspects of leprosy. Topics published include research into the medical, physical and social aspects of leprosy and information relevant to leprosy control. We publish original research, short reports, case studies and reviews. The vision of the journal is to improve the management and control of leprosy and its consequences, by publishing relevant research and sharing experiences and best practices. The journal is freely available online. The main aim of the journal is to contribute to a better understanding of leprosy and its control. Original papers on all aspects of leprosy, including research, are accepted. In addition,Leprosy Reviewseeks to publish information of educational value which is of direct benefit to the control of leprosy under field conditions and hence to the individual patient. The Journal aims to interpret what is being done in other disciplines, particularly for field workers. From time to time the Editorial Board invites special articles or editorials from experts in various parts of the world and gives consideration to the production of a supplement or special number devoted to a particular subject or theme of major importance. Articles which help to promote the education of leprosy to the community, and how to help control and contain the disease are encouraged. Frequency: Quarterly (March, June, September and December)The journal is indexed in: The Journal started in 1928 as an information booklet,Leprosy Notes, for the British Empire Leprosy Relief Association (BELRA). The title ofLeprosy Reviewwas first used in 1930 – the word “Empire” appearing last in issue Number 2 of Volume XXVIII, April 1957. The journal has been published quarterly since the above date without interruption and is now the only printed, peer-reviewed English language leprosy journal. Circulation is about 1800 and the distribution covers 113 countries mainly in leprosy-endemic areas.

⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
8
weeks to review
Fast · median is 15 wks
Q3
SJR Rank
Top 75% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published
Annual Volume~ 58 articles / year
StatusActive
Total Publications3,967
Publisher OrgBritish Leprosy Relief Association
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Submission Info

Publishing ModelGold Open Access
APC Cost💎 Diamond OA — Free
Peer ReviewSingle-blind
Review Time~8 weeks
Acceptance Rate
OA LicenseCC BY
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✗ No

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

9/12 · 75%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
British Leprosy Relief Association
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
0305-7518 / 2162-8807
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus, DOAJ
Peer review process documented?
Single-blind
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
No APC (Free)
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
No
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

DermatologyQ3
Infectious DiseasesQ3
Medicine (miscellaneous)Q3

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

DermatologyInfectious DiseasesPathologyTropical Medicine

Scopus Categories

DermatologyMedicine (miscellaneous)Infectious Diseases

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Leprosy Research and TreatmentMycobacterium research and diagnosisTuberculosis Research and EpidemiologyInfectious Diseases and TuberculosisHematological disorders and diagnostics
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref