Academic Journal
Q1Parasites and Vectors
About Parasites and Vectors
About Parasites and Vectors
Parasites and Vectors is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by BioMed Central Ltd (United Kingdom). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 2008-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 1756-3305; H-index 129.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (129): Exceptionally high — 129 articles have each been cited at least 129 times. This indicates deep, sustained influence in the field.
Publishing in Parasites and Vectors
An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.
- Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q1. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
- Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?
- Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
- Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
- Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
- Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ISSN of Parasites and Vectors?
1756-3305.
Who publishes Parasites and Vectors?
BioMed Central Ltd.
What are Parasites and Vectors's metrics?
H-index 129.
Is Parasites and Vectors peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Open-access policies and author information
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Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Parasites and Host Interactions; Malaria Research and Control; Vector-borne infectious diseases; Mosquito-borne diseases and control; Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment; Trypanosoma species research and implications.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.
Journal Metrics
Quartile, SJR and the listed SCImago H-index use the 2025 imported SCImago dataset. 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.
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