Irish Veterinary Journal
BioMed Central Ltd · United Kingdom · Est. 2004
✓ Indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection (SCIE) — Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor and JCR quartile for this journal.
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Aims & Scope
The Irish Veterinary Journal publishes research relevant to clinical practice, with an emphasis on disseminating knowledge that enhances the health and welfare of animals. As the official journal of Veterinary Ireland, the representative body for veterinary professionals in Ireland, it plays a pivotal role in advancing veterinary science. Since its establishment in 1946, the Irish Veterinary Journal has been an essential resource for the global veterinary community, featuring research across all disciplines of veterinary medicine, including veterinary public health, ethics, and education.
General Information
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Ethics & Quality
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Subject Classification
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Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Frequently asked questions about Irish Veterinary Journal
Is Irish Veterinary Journal a predatory journal?
PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Irish Veterinary Journal: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.
What is the impact factor of Irish Veterinary Journal?
Irish Veterinary Journal is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date.
Is Irish Veterinary Journal indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?
Irish Veterinary Journal is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ.
What is the aims and scope of Irish Veterinary Journal?
The Irish Veterinary Journal publishes research relevant to clinical practice, with an emphasis on disseminating knowledge that enhances the health and welfare of animals. As the official journal of Veterinary Ireland, the representative body for veterinary professionals in Ireland, it plays a pivotal role in advancing veterinary science. Since its establishment in 1946, the Irish Veterinary Journal has been an essential resource for the global veterinary community, featuring research across all disciplines of veterinary medicine, including veterinary public health, ethics, and education.
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