The Veterinary Journal Citation Rate 2026
1090-0233
eISSN 1532-2971
Elsevier BV
GB
Q2 Quartile
About The Veterinary Journal
The Veterinary Journal (VJ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies and Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1090-0233 (e-ISSN 1532-2971). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.71 (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 ~$3340 USD). OpenAlex records 6,488 works and 187,009 citations, with an h-index of 158.
The Veterinary Journal Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
The Veterinary Journal has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.71, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies 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.
The Veterinary Journal operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in The Veterinary Journal 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 The Veterinary Journal against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for The Veterinary Journal
- Budget $3340 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies, Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology, Microbial infections and disease research. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How The Veterinary Journal Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1090-0233 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1532-2971 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3340 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
The Veterinary Journal is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3340.
In our subject taxonomy, The Veterinary Journal is classified under Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies, Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology, Microbial infections and disease research and Veterinary Equine Medical Research.
The Veterinary Journal 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 1.711.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.711 | 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: S86367086
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