Journal profile · Parasitology
Experimental Parasitology
ISSN 0014-4894 · eISSN 1090-2449 · Academic Press Inc. · UNITED STATES · Monthly · Founded 1951
Experimental Parasitology: CAS Zone 4 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.77; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,470; median 128 days to acceptance (106 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: easy; 117 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Experimental Parasitology is published by Academic Press Inc. and is in Zone 4 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Trypanosoma species research and implications, Parasite Biology and Host Interactions and Parasites and Host Interactions, together about 29.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Parasitology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The main focus of Experimental Parasitology is experimental approaches to investigating different aspects of parasitology, including, but not limited to, those encompassed by molecular tools, cell biology, and immunology. The journal predominantly publishes Original Research Papers in which experimentation is used to investigate the physiological, metabolic, immunological, biochemical, nutritional, and chemotherapeutic aspects of parasites and host-parasite relationships. In addition, the journal welcomes Method Papers that describe new approaches to such investigations and Review Articles (short reviews, full reviews, and systematic reviews) that provide critical evaluation of published articles on a theme within the scope of the journal. Furthermore, the journal is open to publishing special issues or meeting reports within the themes of the journal. Please contact the editors for further information. See our Guide for Authors for further information on the different paper types accepted by Experimental Parasitology.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Parasitology
Editor-in-chief Peter GeldhofPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 6 in mainland China (about 11%); most named United Kingdom 12, Brazil 10, Australia 7, Mainland China 6, United States 4 (57 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Trypanosoma species research and implicationsMedicine10%
- Parasite Biology and Host InteractionsEnvironmental Science9.7%
- Parasites and Host InteractionsImmunology and Microbiology9.5%
- Research on Leishmaniasis StudiesMedicine9%
- Helminth infection and controlVeterinary8.6%
- Parasitic Infections and DiagnosticsImmunology and Microbiology6.8%
- Malaria Research and ControlMedicine6.1%
- Coccidia and coccidiosis researchAgricultural and Biological Sciences3.5%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Parasitology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Parasitology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Parasitology | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
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
- 1.77LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 1.8Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.3LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 3.3Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.45LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.67LetPub ·
- h-index
- 68LetPub ·
- h-index
- 126OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 5,851OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.73OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 5.6%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 10.89%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 103LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 8,965 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 67 | 21 | 17 |
| 2025 | 117 | 15 | 146 |
| 2024 | 129 | 34 | 378 |
| 2023 | 152 | 40 | 866 |
| 2022 | 181 | 34 | 1,236 |
| 2021 | 72 | 20 | 773 |
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 PubMed · to
128 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 87 days – 193 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 1 days (106 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 132 days
- Sample
- 106 articles with submission and acceptance dates (201 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)
- about 3 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 20 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 59 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 137 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
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 3,470 / EUR 3,250 / GBP 2,780 / JPY 430,380 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,480 | — | — |
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 prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Vancouver
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Required
Article types accepted9
- full reviewFull Review: Should provide objective critical evaluation of a defined subject and not consist solely of a summary of published data.Length not stated
- original article- Original Article: Should report original research results. Articles are expected to contribute new information to the knowledge base not just to confirm previ…Length not stated
- original research- Original Article: Should report original research results. Articles are expected to contribute new information to the knowledge base not just to confirm previ…Length not stated
- research article- Original Article: Should report original research results. Articles are expected to contribute new information to the knowledge base not just to confirm previ…Length not stated
- review- Original Article: Should report original research results. Articles are expected to contribute new information to the knowledge base not just to confirm previ…Length not stated
- review article- Original Article: Should report original research results. Articles are expected to contribute new information to the knowledge base not just to confirm previ…Length not stated
- short communication- Original Article: Should report original research results. Articles are expected to contribute new information to the knowledge base not just to confirm previ…Length not stated
- short review- Original Article: Should report original research results. Articles are expected to contribute new information to the knowledge base not just to confirm previ…Length not stated
- systematic review- Original Article: Should report original research results. Articles are expected to contribute new information to the knowledge base not just to confirm previ…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
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
- Academic Press Inc.
- Country or region
- UNITED STATES
- Language
- Multi-Language
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Founded
- 1951
- ISSN
- 0014-4894
- Electronic ISSN
- 1090-2449
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Experimental Parasitology
What CAS zone is Experimental Parasitology in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Experimental Parasitology is in Zone 4 of Medicine, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Parasitology. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Experimental Parasitology?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 1.77; CiteScore 3.3, h-index 126.
How long does peer review take at Experimental Parasitology?
Based on the dates recorded on 106 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 128 days (interquartile range 87–193 days); authors report an average review time of about 3 months; 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 Experimental Parasitology?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Vancouver; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: Required. 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 Experimental Parasitology based?
Of the 57 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 6 (about 11%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United Kingdom (12), Brazil (10) and Australia (7). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Experimental Parasitology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Experimental Parasitology is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Experimental Parasitology open access, and what is the APC?
Experimental Parasitology is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,470.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; 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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .