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International Journal for Parasitology

Elsevier Ltd · United Kingdom · Est. 1923

ISSN1879-0135
SJR Q1WOS SCIEScopus / SJR
60
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q1+25
Total60
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
1.153
H-Index
197
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
1.483
Total Works
8,117
Total Citations
310,571
2yr Mean Citedness
1.99
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The journal publishes research on parasites affecting animals and humans, including protozoa, helminths, and arthropods. Studies investigate parasite biology, host-parasite interactions, disease pathogenesis, and control strategies. This includes emerging pathogens, zoonotic potential, and the development of diagnostic and therapeutic tools. Research also covers parasite ecology, epidemiology, and the impact of parasites on livestock and wildlife.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1923
FrequencyTwelve No. A Year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications8,117
Publisher OrgElsevier BV
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Submission Info

Peer Review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

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

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

6/12 · 50%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Elsevier Ltd
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1879-0135
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus
Peer review process documented?
N/A
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
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.

Infectious DiseasesQ1
ParasitologyQ1

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Parasitology

Scopus Categories

Infectious DiseasesParasitology

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Parasite Biology and Host InteractionsHelminth infection and controlParasites and Host InteractionsParasitic Infections and DiagnosticsVector-borne infectious diseasesParasitic infections in humans and animalsCoccidia and coccidiosis researchTrypanosoma species research and implicationsDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesToxoplasma gondii Research Studies
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref