Veterinary Research Communications Journal Citation Rate 2026
0165-7380
eISSN 1573-7446
Springer Science+Business Media
NL
Q2 Quartile
About Veterinary Research Communications
Veterinary Research Communications (VRC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology and Animal Virus Infections Studies, published by Springer Science+Business Media in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0165-7380 (e-ISSN 1573-7446). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.55 (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 ~$4190 USD).
Veterinary Research Communications Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Veterinary Research Communications has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.55, 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.
Veterinary Research Communications operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Veterinary Research Communications 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 Veterinary Research Communications against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Veterinary Research Communications
- Budget $4190 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology, Animal Virus Infections Studies, Helminth infection and control. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Veterinary Research Communications Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0165-7380 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1573-7446 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $4190 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Veterinary Research Communications is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4190.
In our subject taxonomy, Veterinary Research Communications is classified under Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology, Animal Virus Infections Studies, Helminth infection and control and Microbial infections and disease research.
Veterinary Research Communications 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 1.549.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.549 | 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
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