Parasites & Vectors Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 1756-3305 BioMed Central GB

Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact

About Parasites & Vectors
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Parasites & Vectors (PV) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Malaria Research and Control and Mosquito-borne diseases and control, published by BioMed Central in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1756-3305. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.40 (Q1 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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $2318 USD.

Parasites & Vectors Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Parasites & Vectors has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.40, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Malaria Research 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.

As a fully open-access publication, Parasites & Vectors makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2318 USD.

Researchers looking to publish in Parasites & Vectors 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 Parasites & Vectors against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Parasites & Vectors
  • Budget $2318 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Malaria Research and Control, Mosquito-borne diseases and control, Parasites and Host Interactions. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Parasites & Vectors Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+18%
Field avg: 2.89
APC vs Field Avg
-25%
Field avg: $3101

Compared against 9 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 1756-3305
Publisher BioMed Central
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $2318 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Parasites & Vectors is published by BioMed Central and based in United Kingdom. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 2318.

In our subject taxonomy, Parasites & Vectors is classified under Malaria Research and Control, Mosquito-borne diseases and control, Parasites and Host Interactions and Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment.

Parasites & Vectors 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 3.400.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Parasites & Vectors

Parasites & Vectors does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 3.400 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

Yes, Parasites & Vectors is an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Parasites & Vectors is $2318 USD.

Parasites & Vectors is published by BioMed Central.

Parasites & Vectors shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in DOAJ, OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Parasites & Vectors is 1756-3305.

Parasites & Vectors sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 3.40, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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OpenAlex
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DOAJ
Indexed OA
Predatory Check
Clean
Citation Rate
3.400
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 3.400 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

Updated by: openalex_bulk

OpenAlex ID: S80413395

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