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Journal of Helminthology

Cambridge University Press · United Kingdom · Est. 1919

ISSN1475-2697
SJR Q2WOS SCIEScopus / SJR
43
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q2+18
Total43
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
0.398
H-Index
74
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
0.798
Total Works
5,785
Total Citations
70,962
2yr Mean Citedness
1.41
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Retractions
2
Source: Retraction Watch

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Helminthology is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research articles, reviews, and short communications on all aspects of helminthology, including the biology, taxonomy, ecology, and control of parasitic worms. The journal covers a wide range of topics, from molecular and cellular biology to population dynamics and epidemiology. It is of interest to researchers, veterinarians, and public health professionals working in the field of parasitology.

⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1919
FrequencyQuarterly
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications5,785
Publisher OrgCambridge University Press
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Submission Info

APC Cost$2,000Above median
Peer ReviewDouble-blind peer review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA LicenseCC BY-NC-ND 4.0
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

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

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

9/12 · 75%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Cambridge University Press
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1475-2697
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus
Peer review process documented?
Double-blind peer review
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
$2,000
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
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.

Animal Science and ZoologyQ2
Medicine (miscellaneous)Q3
ParasitologyQ3

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

ParasitologyZoology

Scopus Categories

Animal Science and ZoologyMedicine (miscellaneous)Parasitology

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Parasite Biology and Host InteractionsHelminth infection and controlParasites and Host InteractionsDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEducational Robotics and EngineeringNematode management and characterization studiesParasitic infections in humans and animalsParasitic Diseases Research and TreatmentParasitic Infections and DiagnosticsMollusks and Parasites Studies
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref