Veterinary World Journal Citation Rate 2026
0972-8988
eISSN 2231-0916
Veterinary World
IN
Q2 Quartile Open Access
About Veterinary World
Veterinary World (VW) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology and Animal Nutrition and Physiology, published by Veterinary World in IN, catalogued under ISSN 0972-8988 (e-ISSN 2231-0916). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.94 (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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $600 USD. OpenAlex records 4,696 works and 65,487 citations, with an h-index of 75.
Veterinary World Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Veterinary World has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.94, 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.
As a fully open-access publication, Veterinary World makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $600 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Veterinary World 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 World against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Veterinary World
- Budget $600 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.
How Veterinary World Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0972-8988 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2231-0916 |
| Publisher | Veterinary World |
| Country | India |
| APC / Cost | $600 USD |
| h-index | 75 |
| Total Works | 4,724 |
| Total Citations | 66,370 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 2.63 (OpenAlex) |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
Veterinary World is published by Veterinary World and based in India. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 600.
In our subject taxonomy, Veterinary World is classified under Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology, Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Animal Virus Infections Studies and Milk Quality and Mastitis in Dairy Cows.
Veterinary World is indexed in the DOAJ and OpenAlex. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
OpenAlex records 4,724 works that have together drawn 66,370 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 75; its most recent citation rate stands at 1.939; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 2.63.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.939 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 363 | 957 |
| 2024 | 334 | 1,534 |
| 2023 | 314 | 2,331 |
| 2022 | 368 | 4,274 |
| 2021 | 422 | 5,709 |
| 2020 | 396 | 6,151 |
| 2019 | 304 | 6,489 |
| 2018 | 266 | 6,545 |
| 2017 | 233 | 5,512 |
| 2016 | 258 | 7,464 |
| 2015 | 250 | 5,367 |
| 2014 | 221 | 3,028 |
Journal at a Glance
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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