This journal focuses on laboratory animal science, encompassing research on animal models, their care and use, and the development of methodologies for research. It covers topics such as spontaneous diseases in laboratory animals, surgical interventions and their outcomes, colony management and breeding strategies, and the refinement of techniques for sample collection and anesthesia. The journal also addresses ethical considerations, training programs for researchers, and the validation of diagnostic methods in various animal species used in biomedical research.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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SJR Rank
Top 25% in field
General Information
Country / RegionUnited States
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1996
FrequencyBimonthly
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications724
Publisher OrgAmerican Association for Laboratory Animal Science
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
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Does the journal have a website?
No URL
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Is the ISSN verified?
1559-6109 / 1559-6109
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Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus
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Peer review process documented?
N/A
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
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Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
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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
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2024
2025
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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 ZoologyQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Veterinary SciencesZoology
Scopus Categories
Animal Science and Zoology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Veterinary Pharmacology and AnesthesiaAnimal testing and alternativesAnimal Behavior and Welfare StudiesPain Mechanisms and TreatmentsPrimate Behavior and EcologyAnesthesia and Sedative AgentsPharmacological Effects and AssaysNeuroendocrine regulation and behaviorHuman-Animal Interaction StudiesAnesthesia and Pain Management