Journal profile · Medicine-Infectious Diseases
International Journal for Parasitology-Parasites and Wildlife
ISSN 2213-2244 · Elsevier BV · Netherlands
International Journal for Parasitology-Parasites and Wildlife: CAS Zone 3 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.27; fully open access; APC about USD 2,770; median 59 days to acceptance (105 articles, last 24 months); 146 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
International Journal for Parasitology-Parasites and Wildlife is published by Elsevier BV and is in Zone 3 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Parasite Biology and Host Interactions, Vector-borne infectious diseases and Helminth infection and control, together about 39% of its articles. Its main subfields are Parasitology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Sponsored by the Australian Society for ParasitologyThe International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife (IJP-PAW) publishes the results of original research on parasites of all wildlife, invertebrate and vertebrate. This includes free-ranging,wild populations, semi-domesticated species (e.g. reindeer) and farmed populations of recently domesticated or wild-captured species (e.g. cultured fishes). Submissions describing studies on captive wildlife can be considered if they include relevant ecological, clinical, or epidemiological aspects. Articles on all aspects of wildlife parasitology are welcomed including taxonomy, evolutionary biology, biodiversity and distribution, ecology and epidemiology, population biology and host-parasite relationships. The impact of parasites on the health and conservation of wildlife is seen as an important area covered by the journal especially the potential role of environmental factors, for example, climate. Also important to the journal is One Health and the nature of interactions between wildlife, people and domestic animals, including disease emergence and zoonoses.The principal form of publication is the full-length article which contains substantial, original research. The journal also accepts brief reports that have similar subject scope as the full-length article, but do not merit a full-length publication. In addition, the journal commissions articles with emphasis on shorter, focused reviews of topical and emerging issues as well as strategically important subjects. The journal encourages critical comment and debate on matters of current controversy in the area of parasites and wildlife via "Current Opinions".The other specialist title in the series is International Journal for Parasitology: Drugs and Drug Resistance .
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Medicine-Infectious Diseases
Editor-in-chief Andrew ThompsonPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Australia 17, United States 15, Italy 9, Canada 7, Brazil 5 (89 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Parasite Biology and Host InteractionsEnvironmental Science21.1%
- Vector-borne infectious diseasesImmunology and Microbiology10.1%
- Helminth infection and controlVeterinary7.8%
- Bird parasitology and diseasesImmunology and Microbiology7.5%
- Parasitic Infections and DiagnosticsImmunology and Microbiology6.5%
- Parasites and Host InteractionsImmunology and Microbiology4.9%
- Viral Infections and VectorsMedicine4.8%
- Toxoplasma gondii Research StudiesImmunology and Microbiology3.6%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Parasitology | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Ecology | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Ecology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Parasitology | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Medicine Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Ecology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Parasitology | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusDOAJLetPub
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
- 2.27LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 2.3Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 4LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 4Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.65LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.19LetPub ·
- h-index
- 22LetPub ·
- h-index
- 54OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 565OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.94OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 8.7%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 100%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 137LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,291 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 112 | 112 | 20 |
| 2025 | 146 | 146 | 224 |
| 2024 | 129 | 129 | 508 |
| 2023 | 106 | 106 | 745 |
| 2022 | 113 | 113 | 1,191 |
| 2021 | 131 | 131 | 1,532 |
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
59 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 39 days – 80 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 1 days (105 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 62 days
- Sample
- 105 articles with submission and acceptance dates (313 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 16 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 1 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 30 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 61 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 10 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
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
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 2,770 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 1,930 / EUR 1,810 / GBP 1,550 / JPY 239,380 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 1,930 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 2,770 | — | — |
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 prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 300 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 1
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Required
Article types accepted3
- original researchThe principal form of publication is the full-length article which contains substantial, original research.In addition, the journal commissions articles with em…Length not stated
- reviewThe principal form of publication is the full-length article which contains substantial, original research.In addition, the journal commissions articles with em…Length not stated
- short communicationThe principal form of publication is the full-length article which contains substantial, original research.In addition, the journal commissions articles with em…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, 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
Single corresponding author. Model summary
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 ·- Publication ethics
Elsevier Publishing Ethics Policy. Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
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 sharing allowed. Model summary
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.
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
- Elsevier BV
- Country or region
- Netherlands
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2213-2244
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about International Journal for Parasitology-Parasites and Wildlife
What CAS zone is International Journal for Parasitology-Parasites and Wildlife in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, International Journal for Parasitology-Parasites and Wildlife is in Zone 3 of Medicine, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Parasitology / Ecology. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of International Journal for Parasitology-Parasites and Wildlife?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.27; CiteScore 4, h-index 54.
How long does peer review take at International Journal for Parasitology-Parasites and Wildlife?
Based on the dates recorded on 105 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 59 days (interquartile range 39–80 days); authors report an average review time of about 16 weeks. 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 International Journal for Parasitology-Parasites and Wildlife?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 300 words; Keywords: ≥ 1; 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 International Journal for Parasitology-Parasites and Wildlife based?
Of the 89 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Australia (17), United States (15) and Italy (9). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index International Journal for Parasitology-Parasites and Wildlife?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, International Journal for Parasitology-Parasites and Wildlife is indexed in SCIE, Scopus and DOAJ.
Is International Journal for Parasitology-Parasites and Wildlife open access, and what is the APC?
International Journal for Parasitology-Parasites and Wildlife is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 2,770.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; 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: .