Journal profile · Entomology
Applied Entomology and Zoology
ISSN 0003-6862 · eISSN 1347-605X · Springer Japan · JAPAN · Quarterly · Founded 2011
Applied Entomology and Zoology: CAS Zone 4 · Agricultural & Forestry Sciences (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 0.96; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,790; median 162 days to acceptance (99 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: easy; 56 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Applied Entomology and Zoology is published by Springer Japan and is in Zone 4 of Agricultural & Forestry Sciences in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Insect-Plant Interactions and Control, Insect and Pesticide Research and Plant and animal studies, together about 36.7% of its articles. Its main subfields are Insect Science. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Applied Entomology and Zoology publishes articles concerned with applied entomology, applied zoology, agricultural chemicals, and pest control in English. Contributions of a basic and fundamental nature may be accepted at the discretion of the Editor. The journal particularly welcomes submissions in the following entomological and zoological areas: taxonomy, morphology, phylogeny, ecology, behavior, physiology, evolution, genomics, metabolomics, molecular biology, bioactive compounds, bioresources and functional utilization, and new methods and techniques. Unless papers are of interest to a wide readership, the journal will not cover the following areas: medical, veterinary and fishery parasitology, poisonous and venomous animals other than insects and arachnids, natural history, forensic entomology, and ecotoxicology. Studies on agricultural chemicals for weeds and plant pathogens and on pest control utilizing only ‘petri dish-type’ laboratory trials without environmental validation will not be accepted. Studies on efficacy comparisons, formulation and application methods, metabolism, degradation, and risk assessment of new and existing pest control products will not be accepted, unless the result is of general interest to the readership. Papers outside of the above areas will be considered for publication if they significantly advance the field of applied entomology and zoology in the opinion of the Editors and Editorial Board. Manuscripts of original research papers, brief reports, and reviews are accepted for consideration. Manuscripts of opinions and perspectives are solicited by the Editor-in-Chief, and unsolicited submissions are not accepted. No manuscript that has been published elsewhere will be accepted for publication. Review manuscripts, unless invited, should include the author's previous relevant publications as references, especially if those publications are foundational to the manuscripts or if they represent the author's key contributions to the field. Manuscripts that do not comply with the submission guideline will be rejected without review. Author(s) are welcome to make pre-submission inquiries to the Editor-in-Chief regarding any uncertainties. We welcome submissions that demonstrate international relevance and appeal to a broad readership.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Entomology
Editor-in-chief Masami ShimodaPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 3 in mainland China (about 4%); most named Japan 66, United States 5, Mainland China 3, France 2, Netherlands 2 (81 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Insect-Plant Interactions and ControlAgricultural and Biological Sciences19.5%
- Insect and Pesticide ResearchAgricultural and Biological Sciences9.7%
- Plant and animal studiesAgricultural and Biological Sciences7.5%
- Insect Resistance and GeneticsBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology7.4%
- Insect Pest Control StrategiesAgricultural and Biological Sciences7.3%
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and BehaviorBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology6.6%
- Insect behavior and control techniquesAgricultural and Biological Sciences4.4%
- Forest Insect Ecology and ManagementEnvironmental Science4.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Agricultural & Forestry Sciences Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Agricultural & Forestry Sciences | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Entomology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Agricultural & Forestry Sciences Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Agricultural & Forestry Sciences | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Entomology | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Agricultural & Forestry Sciences Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Agricultural & Forestry Sciences | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Entomology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
CASCAB AbstractsCurrent ContentsPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, AGRICOLA, Astrophysics Data System, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSS
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 0.96LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1.3Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2.2LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.32LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.63LetPub ·
- h-index
- 40LetPub ·
- h-index
- 76OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 2,190OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.27OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 10%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 16.03%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 53LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 114,900Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 4,441 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 49 | 15 | 21 |
| 2025 | 56 | 18 | 63 |
| 2024 | 38 | 9 | 97 |
| 2023 | 41 | 10 | 141 |
| 2022 | 47 | 12 | 261 |
| 2021 | 56 | 9 | 458 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
162 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 100 days – 234 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 17 days (99 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 179 days
- Sample
- 99 articles with submission and acceptance dates (113 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- 6–12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 5 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single-anonymous peer review, at least 2 reviewersPublisher website · model-extracted
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,790 / EUR 2,890 / GBP 2,490 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 7,000 words
- Reference style
- Author–date
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Not considered
- Opinions (unsolicited); Perspectives (unsolicited)
Article types accepted5, with length limits
- brief reportotal of eight tables and figures, while brief reports should not exceed 3000 words (not including reference list) and a total of four tables amain text ≤ 3,000 words
- opinions (by invitation only)Opinions (by invitation only)Length not stated
- original research paperrs who are non-native English speakers. Original research papers and reviews should not exceed 7000 words (not including reference list) and a total of eight ta…main text ≤ 7,000 words
- perspectives (by invitation only)Perspectives (by invitation only)Length not stated
- reviewEach manuscript is sent to at least two qualified referees for critical review. The referees remain anonymous to the author. The members of the Editorial Board …Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- AI use Generative AI Images
Please check Springer’s policy on generative AI images and make sure your work adheres to the principles described therein. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship principles
Keywords: 4 to 6 keywords for indexing purposes. Model summary
These guidelines describe authorship principles and good authorship practices to which prospective authors should adhere to. Authorship clarified The Journal and Publisher assume all authors agreed with the content and that all gave explicit consent to submit and that they obtained consent from the responsible authorities at the institute/organization where the work has been carried out, before th…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Disclosures and declarations
All authors are requested to include information regarding sources of funding, financial or non-financial interests, study-specific approval by the appropriate ethics committee for research involving humans and/or animals, informed consent if the research involved human participants, and a statement on welfare of animals if the research involved animals (as appropriate). The decision whether such …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability
Research data policy; encourage archiving in repositories. Model summary
Before submitting research datasets as Supplementary Information, authors should read the journal’s Research data policy. We encourage research data to be archived in data repositories wherever possible.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
COPE member; follows COPE guidelines. Model summary
This journal is committed to upholding the integrity of the scientific record. As a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) the journal will follow the COPE guidelines on how to deal with potential acts of misconduct.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Open Choice articles do not require transfer of copyright as the copyright remains with the author. In opting for open access, the author(s) agree to publish the article under a Creative Commons license. Details of the OA licences offered to authors can be found on the individual journal website, in the journal's How to publish with us guide. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access publishing
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in Applied Entomology and Zoology, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Revised manuscripts must be resubmitted within 3 months or considered withdrawn. Model summary
Manuscripts which are returned to the authors for revision should be resubmitted within 3 months; otherwise they will be considered withdrawn.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Springer Japan
- Country or region
- JAPAN
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Founded
- 2011
- ISSN
- 0003-6862
- Electronic ISSN
- 1347-605X
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 61, Issue 3 (August 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Applied Entomology and Zoology
What CAS zone is Applied Entomology and Zoology in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Applied Entomology and Zoology is in Zone 4 of Agricultural & Forestry Sciences, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Entomology. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Agricultural & Forestry Sciences. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Applied Entomology and Zoology?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 0.96; CiteScore 2.2, h-index 76.
How long does peer review take at Applied Entomology and Zoology?
Based on the dates recorded on 99 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 162 days (interquartile range 100–234 days); authors report an average review time of 6–12 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Applied Entomology and Zoology?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Manuscript length: ≤ 7,000 words; Reference style: Author–date; Suggested reviewers: Optional. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Applied Entomology and Zoology based?
Of the 81 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 3 (about 4%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Japan (66), United States (5) and Mainland China (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Applied Entomology and Zoology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Applied Entomology and Zoology is indexed in SCIE and Scopus. The journal's website also lists CAS, CAB Abstracts and Current Contents; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Applied Entomology and Zoology open access, and what is the APC?
Applied Entomology and Zoology is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,790.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .