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About ILAR Journal
ILAR Journal is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Oxford University Press (US). It focuses on Animal testing and alternatives, Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies, Animal Law and Welfare.
Key indicators: ISSN 10842020, 19306180; H-index 113; 1,236 works indexed; 55,694 citations.
Scope and Subject Areas
The journal covers: Animal testing and alternatives, Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies, Animal Law and Welfare, Veterinary Pharmacology and Anesthesia, Animal Genetics and Reproduction, Primate Behavior and Ecology, Ethics in Clinical Research, Immunotoxicology and immune responses.
Journal Metrics
- H-index (113): 113 articles have each received at least 113 citations.
- Works indexed: 1,236 publications tracked in OpenAlex.
- Total citations: 55,694.
- Open Access: No.
Publishing in ILAR Journal
Researchers should verify the journal's current scope, submission guidelines, and indexing status via the official journal website before submitting. Ensure your manuscript aligns with the journal's subject areas.
Official website: https://academic.oup.com/ilarjournal
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ISSN of ILAR Journal?
10842020, 19306180.
What subjects does ILAR Journal cover?
Animal testing and alternatives, Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies, Animal Law and Welfare, Veterinary Pharmacology and Anesthesia, Animal Genetics and Reproduction.
Who publishes ILAR Journal?
Oxford University Press.
Is ILAR Journal peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal.
Journal Metrics
A quartile may vary by subject category. Values without a source or reporting year are unverified historical entries. Verify the current Journal Impact Factor with Clarivate or the publisher before using it.
Aims & Scope
The publisher’s official aims and scope have not yet been verified for this profile. Use the journal website to check subject fit and accepted article types before submitting.
Recent Research Articles
Latest publications matched automatically by ISSN.
A Structured Approach to Optimizing Animal Model Selection for Human Translation: The Animal Model Quality Assessment
Joanne Storey, Thomas Gobbetti, Alan Olzinski, Brian R Berridge et al.
2021-12-31 · DOI: 10.1093/ilar/ilac004Research-Relevant Conditions and Pathology of Laboratory Mice, Rats, Gerbils, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, Naked Mole Rats, and Rabbits
Timothy K Cooper, David K Meyerholz, Amanda P Beck, Martha A Delaney et al.
2021-12-31 · DOI: 10.1093/ilar/ilab022Bioethical, Reproducibility, and Translational Challenges of Animal Models
Margaret Landi, Jeffrey Everitt, B Berridge
2021-12-31 · DOI: 10.1093/ilar/ilaa027What Is the ILAR?
2021-12-31 · DOI: 10.1093/ilar/ilac007ILAR: A Retrospective and Prospective Look
Robert C Dysko, Barbara Natterson-Horowitz
2021-12-31 · DOI: 10.1093/ilar/ilac018A Brief History of Use of Animals in Biomedical Research and Perspective on Non-Animal Alternatives
Lewis B Kinter, Ron DeHaven, David K Johnson, Joseph J DeGeorge et al.
2021-12-31 · DOI: 10.1093/ilar/ilab020Beyond the Laboratory: Emerging Landscape of Animal Studies – the Influence of National Academies of Sciences Activities and Publications
Barbara Natterson-Horowitz, Amelia Reynolds
2021-12-31 · DOI: 10.1093/ilar/ilac010Mouse Anesthesia: The Art and Science
Kaela L Navarro, Monika Huss, Jennifer C Smith, Patrick Sharp et al.
2021-12-31 · DOI: 10.1093/ilar/ilab016Rapid Response by Laboratory Animal Research Institutions During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Key Lessons Learned From a 2021 National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Workshop
Jill Ascher, Joyce Cohen, Michael J Huerkamp, David M Kurtz et al.
2021-12-31 · DOI: 10.1093/ilar/ilac009Type I Hypersensitivity in Ferrets Following Exposure to SARS-CoV-2 Inoculum: Lessons Learned
Daniel Layton, Kathie Burkett, Glenn A Marsh, Nagendrakumar B Singanallur et al.
2021-12-31 · DOI: 10.1093/ilar/ilab019Animal Models of COVID-19. I. Comparative Virology and Disease Pathogenesis
Caroline J Zeiss, Susan Compton, Rebecca Terilli Veenhuis
2021-12-31 · DOI: 10.1093/ilar/ilab007Research Relevant Background Lesions and Conditions: Ferrets, Dogs, Swine, Sheep, and Goats
Kristi L Helke, David K Meyerholz, Amanda P Beck, Eric R Burrough et al.
2021-12-31 · DOI: 10.1093/ilar/ilab005History of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Institute for Laboratory Animal Research
Lewis B Kinter, Robert C Dysko, Barbara Natterson-Horowitz, Cory F Brayton et al.
2021-12-31 · DOI: 10.1093/ilar/ilac017“But Mouse, You Are Not Alone”: On Some Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Variants Infecting Mice
Michael J Kuiper, Laurence O W Wilson, Shruthi Mangalaganesh, Carol Lee et al.
2021-12-31 · DOI: 10.1093/ilar/ilab031Fit for Purpose Assessment: A New Direction for IACUCs
Lewis B Kinter, David K Johnson, Robert H Weichbrod, Ernest D Prentice et al.
2021-12-31 · DOI: 10.1093/ilar/ilac006Research-Relevant Background Lesions and Conditions in Common Avian and Aquatic Species
Lisa M Mangus, Monique S França, H L Shivaprasad, Jeffrey C Wolf et al.
2021-12-31 · DOI: 10.1093/ilar/ilab008The ILAR Journal Is Taking a Hiatus
2021-12-31 · DOI: 10.1093/ilar/ilac008History of the International Council for Laboratory Animal Science
Stian Erichsen, Cluff E Hopla
2021-12-31 · DOI: 10.1093/ilar/ilac015Guide for Laboratory Animal Facilities and Care
2021-12-31 · DOI: 10.1093/ilar/ilac012Laboratory Codes in Nomenclature and Scientific Communication (Advancing Organism Nomenclature in Scientific Communication to Improve Research Reporting and Reproducibility)
Cory F Brayton
2021-12-31 · DOI: 10.1093/ilar/ilac016Reviews
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