The Journal of Pest Science publishes research on insect pests and their management. Articles cover biological control agents, including parasitoids and entomopathogenic fungi, and their interactions with host insects and plants. The journal also investigates the efficacy of natural compounds and novel control strategies like RNA interference against various insect pests. Research includes studies on insect behavior, host plant resistance, and the impact of environmental factors on pest populations and their natural enemies.
Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
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Does the journal have a website?
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Is the ISSN verified?
1612-4758 / 1612-4766
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Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus
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Peer review process documented?
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
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Plagiarism detection in place?
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
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Primary language documented?
English
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Publication & Citation Trend
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Agronomy and Crop ScienceQ1
EcologyQ1
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and SystematicsQ1
Insect ScienceQ1
Plant ScienceQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Entomology
Scopus Categories
Agronomy and Crop ScienceInsect SciencePlant ScienceEcology, Evolution, Behavior and SystematicsEcology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Entomological Studies and EcologyInsect-Plant Interactions and ControlForest Insect Ecology and ManagementInsect and Pesticide ResearchInsect Pest Control StrategiesInsect Resistance and GeneticsPlant and animal studiesInsect behavior and control techniquesInsect and Arachnid Ecology and BehaviorEntomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control