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, published by Elsevier BV in AU. It is catalogued under ISSN 0020-7519 (electronic ISSN 1879-0135).
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. 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 a OpenAlex 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.
| ISSN (Print) | 0020-7519 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1879-0135 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Australia |
| APC / Cost | $2500 USD |
| h-index | 198 |
| Total Works | 8,150 |
| Total Citations | 313,788 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 2.25 (OpenAlex) |
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.
Editorially, International Journal for Parasitology concentrates on Parasite Biology and Host Interactions, Helminth infection and control and Parasites and Host Interactions.
International Journal for Parasitology is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 8,150 works that have together drawn 313,788 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 198; its most recent citation rate stands at 2.018; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 2.25.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 121 | 221 |
| 2024 | 80 | 352 |
| 2023 | 91 | 835 |
| 2022 | 76 | 940 |
| 2021 | 124 | 2,680 |
| 2020 | 142 | 3,889 |
| 2019 | 118 | 3,147 |
| 2018 | 116 | 3,502 |
| 2017 | 121 | 3,892 |
| 2016 | 109 | 4,353 |
| 2015 | 122 | 4,430 |
| 2014 | 141 | 7,069 |
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Metadata
Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S163169856
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