International Journal for Parasitology Citation Rate 2026
0020-7519
eISSN 1879-0135
Elsevier BV
AU
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About International Journal for Parasitology
International Journal for Parasitology (IJP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Helminth infection and control and Parasite Biology and Host Interactions, published by Elsevier BV in AU, catalogued under ISSN 0020-7519 (e-ISSN 1879-0135). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.02 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$2500 USD). OpenAlex records 8,150 works and 313,875 citations, with an h-index of 198.
International Journal for Parasitology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
International Journal for Parasitology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.02, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Helminth infection and control research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
International Journal for Parasitology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in International Journal for Parasitology should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare International Journal for Parasitology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for International Journal for Parasitology
- Budget $2500 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Helminth infection and control, Parasite Biology and Host Interactions, Parasites and Host Interactions. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0020-7519 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1879-0135 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Australia |
| APC / Cost | $2500 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
International Journal for Parasitology is published by Elsevier BV and based in Australia. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2500.
In our subject taxonomy, International Journal for Parasitology is classified under Helminth infection and control, Parasite Biology and Host Interactions, Parasites and Host Interactions and Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics.
International Journal for Parasitology is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.018.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.018 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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