Research in Veterinary Science Journal Citation Rate 2026
0034-5288
eISSN 1532-2661
Elsevier BV
NL
Q2 Quartile
About Research in Veterinary Science
Research in Veterinary Science (RVS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology and Animal Nutrition and Physiology, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0034-5288 (e-ISSN 1532-2661). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.49 (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 ~$2910 USD). OpenAlex records 11,356 works and 228,476 citations, with an h-index of 129.
Research in Veterinary Science Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Research in Veterinary Science has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.49, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology 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.
Research in Veterinary Science operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Research in Veterinary Science 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 Research in Veterinary Science against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Research in Veterinary Science
- Budget $2910 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology, Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Animal Virus Infections Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0034-5288 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1532-2661 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $2910 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Research in Veterinary Science is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2910.
In our subject taxonomy, Research in Veterinary Science is classified under Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology, Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Animal Virus Infections Studies and Helminth infection and control.
Research in Veterinary Science 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 1.492.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.492 | 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: S196403249
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