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Frontiers in Parasitology

Frontiers Media S.A. · Switzerland · Est. 2017

eISSN2813-2424
SJR Q1WOS ESCIScopus / SJRDOAJOpen Access
96
/ 100
High Trust
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
Scopus Q178
✓ Corroboration (3 more)+18
Total96
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Publication speed: not measurable
publisher doesn’t disclose per-article submission dates — we never estimate
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field
Impact Factor & Quartile · Web of Science (JCR)

✓ Indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection (ESCI) — Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor and JCR quartile for this journal.

See the official Impact Factor & quartile on the journal’s page ↗

The Impact Factor & JCR quartile are licensed by Clarivate — we link you to the official source instead of reprinting a number that can go out of date. Open metrics below: SCImago Q1. Source: Clarivate Journal Citation Reports.

SJR Scorei
0.609
H-Indexi
11
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
Total Worksi
145
Total Citationsi
602
2yr Mean Citednessi
2.95
Open Impact Factor alternative

Aims & Scope

Frontiers in Parasitology publishes original research, reviews, and opinion articles on all aspects of parasitology, including the biology, ecology, and evolution of parasites, as well as their impact on host health and disease.

General Information

Country / RegionSwitzerland
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2017
FrequencyContinuous
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications145
Publisher OrgFrontiers Media
OA Since2021
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Submission Info

APC CostCHF 1,950
Peer ReviewAnonymous peer review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA LicenseCC BY
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes
📦 Long-term Preservation
CLOCKSSPortico

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

11/12 · 92%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Frontiers Media S.A.
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
2813-2424
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus, DOAJ, PubMed
Peer review process documented?
Anonymous peer review
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
CHF 1,950
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
CLOCKSS, Portico
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Veterinary (miscellaneous)Q1
Infectious DiseasesQ2
ParasitologyQ2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Parasitology

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Parasites and Host InteractionsParasite Biology and Host InteractionsTrypanosoma species research and implicationsParasitic Infections and DiagnosticsParasitic Diseases Research and TreatmentHelminth infection and controlMalaria Research and ControlResearch on Leishmaniasis StudiesMosquito-borne diseases and controlAmoebic Infections and Treatments

Frequently asked questions about Frontiers in Parasitology

Is Frontiers in Parasitology a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Frontiers in Parasitology: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 96/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Frontiers in Parasitology?

Frontiers in Parasitology is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 2.95.

Is Frontiers in Parasitology indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Frontiers in Parasitology is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of Frontiers in Parasitology?

Frontiers in Parasitology publishes original research, reviews, and opinion articles on all aspects of parasitology, including the biology, ecology, and evolution of parasites, as well as their impact on host health and disease.

How much does it cost to publish in Frontiers in Parasitology?

Frontiers in Parasitology charges an article processing charge (APC) of about CHF 1,950 for open-access publication.

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Data updated: 2026-05-26 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref