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Punjab University Journal of Zoology

Punjab University - Department of Zoology · Pakistan · Est. 1986

ISSN2313-8556

SJR Q4✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

High Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ Scopus Q4+5

Total5

Journal Impact Factor

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SJR Score

0.16

H-Index

CiteScore

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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page

SNIP

0.24

Total Works

258

Total Citations

635

2yr Mean Citedness

0.35

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Aims & Scope

Punjab University Journal of Zoology (Punjab Univ. J. Zool.) publishes original research and review articles as well as short communication in English. The editors are committed to presenting science at its best. Recognizing the increasing importance of rapid, effective, international communication, Punjab University Journal of Zoology offers the highest scientific standards a short review time (initial editor screening and anonymized refereeing) No article processing charges No Publication charges online publication in advance of the printed journal The editors are hoping to attract a wider range of authors to increase a broad international coverage and invites submission of manuscripts dealing with all aspects of animal life and biomedical sciences like anatomy, animal diversity, biochemistry, cell biology, developmental biology, endocrinology, entomology, environmental biology, fisheries, genetics, microbiology, molecular biology, parasitology, pathology, paleontology, physiology, toxicology, taxonomy and wildlife.

⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Bottom 25%

General Information

Country / RegionPakistan

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published1986

FrequencyBi-Annual

StatusActive (last: 2025)

Total Publications258

OA Since2017

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Submission Info

Peer Reviewanonymized refereeing

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Acceptance Rate—

OA License—

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

thinkchecksubmit.org

8/12 · 67%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Punjab University - Department of Zoology

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

2313-8556

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

anonymized refereeing

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

Yes

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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

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Publication & Citation Trend

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Times cited

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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 ZoologyQ4

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Animal Science and Zoology

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Insect Pest Control StrategiesFish Biology and Ecology StudiesAgricultural pest management studiesInsect-Plant Interactions and ControlInsect Resistance and GeneticsAquaculture Nutrition and GrowthEnzyme Production and CharacterizationInsect and Pesticide ResearchAgricultural Practices and Plant GeneticsAnimal Diversity and Health Studies