Parasites & Vectors Journal Citation Rate 2026
1756-3305
BioMed Central
GB
Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About Parasites & Vectors
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
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| 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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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation 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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