The Iraqi Journal of Veterinary Medicine (Iraqi J. Vet. Med.), established in 1977 and published by the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Baghdad, stands as the pioneering scientific veterinary journal in Iraq. With a mission to advance the veterinary profession, the journal began as an annual print publication until 2004, transitioning in 2005 to a biannual schedule, releasing one volume with two issues per year (June and December). These editions feature a rich diversity of contributions, including original research papers, review articles, and case reports from various veterinary specialties.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
University of Baghdad, College of Veterinary Medicine
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
1609-5693 / 2410-7409
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Double-blind
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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?
Yes
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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Primary language documented?
English
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Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
2019
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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.
Veterinary (miscellaneous)Q3
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
Veterinary (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Animal Nutrition and PhysiologyAnimal Diversity and Health StudiesReproductive Physiology in LivestockAnimal Virus Infections StudiesCoccidia and coccidiosis researchMicrobial infections and disease researchRabbits: Nutrition, Reproduction, HealthSalmonella and Campylobacter epidemiologyHelminth infection and controlLivestock and Poultry Management