Journal profile · Veterinary-Veterinary (all)
International Journal of Veterinary Science
ISSN 2304-3075 · eISSN 2305-4360 · Mehria International Publishers
International Journal of Veterinary Science: subscription journal; APC about USD 700; 181 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
International Journal of Veterinary Science is published by Mehria International Publishers. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Reproductive Physiology in Livestock and Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology, together about 26.6% of its articles. Its main subfields are Agronomy and Crop Science. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The International Journal of Veterinary Science (IJVS) is a bimonthly publication of the Unique Scientific Publishers that publishes original research papers, review articles, clinical articles/case reports, and short communications in the field of Veterinary Medicine/Animal Production covering pre-clinical and clinical subjects. The IJVS also aims to publish articles that advance the debate on Veterinary Medicine/Animal Production. We are delighted to consider articles for publication from senior professors/scientists, and researchers/students throughout the world.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Veterinary-Veterinary (all)
Editor-in-chief Ahrar Khan Ex-DeanPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 3 in mainland China (about 10%); most named United States 7, Pakistan 4, Mainland China 3, India 2, Italy 2 (29 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Animal Nutrition and PhysiologyAgricultural and Biological Sciences13.9%
- Reproductive Physiology in LivestockAgricultural and Biological Sciences6.5%
- Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive PhysiologyAgricultural and Biological Sciences6.2%
- Veterinary Medicine and SurgeryVeterinary5.2%
- Helminth infection and controlVeterinary5.1%
- Microbial infections and disease researchImmunology and Microbiology5%
- Probiotics and Fermented FoodsAgricultural and Biological Sciences4.5%
- Animal Disease Management and EpidemiologyAgricultural and Biological Sciences4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Veterinary | Q1 | 20/204 | 90th |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusLetPub
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 4.4LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.39LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.76LetPub ·
- h-index
- 20OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 72OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.42OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,449 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 146 | 146 | 354 |
| 2025 | 181 | 181 | 774 |
| 2024 | 571 | 566 | 668 |
| 2023 | 139 | 139 | 691 |
| 2022 | 220 | 207 | 243 |
| 2021 | 114 | 107 | 110 |
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
- Peer review
- Double 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
Subscription journalLetPub
A subscription journal: articles are read by subscription or purchase, and authors usually pay no publication charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher website | USD 700 | — | — |
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
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 3,000 words
- Reference style
- Author–date
- Templates
- Word
- Suggested reviewers
- Required, 3
Article types accepted7, with length limits
- case reportManuscript TypeKey Requirements Review ArticleUsually invited. Abstract ≤250 words, 4-6 keywords. References from last 10-15 years (¼ from last 5 years). Resear…main text ≤ 3,000 words
- case report / clinical articleCase Report / Clinical Article 2,500-3,000 words. Abstract ~150 words, 15-20 references. Sections: Introduction, History, Clinical Findings, Diagnosis, Treatmen…Length not stated
- editorialThe IJVS has a double-blind review policy. The Editorial Board sends manuscripts to two external reviewers. The Editor-in-Chief approves papers based on reviewe…Length not stated
- research articleResearch Article Abstract ≤250 words, 4-6 keywords. Sections: Introduction, Materials & Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion.Length not stated
- reviewManuscript TypeKey Requirements Review ArticleUsually invited. Abstract ≤250 words, 4-6 keywords. References from last 10-15 years (¼ from last 5 years). Resear…Length not stated
- review articleReview Article Usually invited. Abstract ≤250 words, 4-6 keywords. References from last 10-15 years (¼ from last 5 years).Length not stated
- short communicationthods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion. Short Communication 2,500-3,000 words. Abstract ~150 words, 3-4 keywords. Max 4-5 tables/figuresmain text ≤ 3,000 words
Policy excerpts from the journal's websitePublication ethics, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- Publication ethics
Follows COPE ethical guidelines; original unpublished work only. Model summary
Publishing Ethics Only those manuscripts are considered for publication in the IJVS, the contents of which have not been published and are not being considered for publication in any other journal and prepared keeping all the Ethical guidelines suggested by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
Open access under CC BY-NC 4.0 license. Model summary
IJVS provides online access to articles free of charge under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial (CC BY-NC 4.0) license. All articles are freely available at https://www.ijvets.com.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Editorial Policy / Review Process
Double-blind peer review by two external reviewers; decision in 6-8 weeks. Model summary
The IJVS has a double-blind review policy. The Editorial Board sends manuscripts to two external reviewers. The Editor-in-Chief approves papers based on reviewers' advice. If all processes go smoothly, 6-8 weeks are required to reach a conclusion (Acceptance/Rejection).
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Plagiarism check via Turnitin; rejection if total similarity >19% or single source >5%. Model summary
Plagiarism Check: All submitted articles undergo a Similarity Index checking process using Turnitin. If the total Similarity Index is >19% or any single source has similarity index >5%, the manuscript is liable to be rejected.
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
- Mehria International Publishers
- ISSN
- 2304-3075
- Electronic ISSN
- 2305-4360
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about International Journal of Veterinary Science
What are the manuscript requirements of International Journal of Veterinary Science?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Manuscript length: ≤ 3,000 words; Reference style: Author–date; Templates: Word; Suggested reviewers: Required, 3. 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 of Veterinary Science based?
Of the 29 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 3 (about 10%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (7), Pakistan (4) and Mainland China (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index International Journal of Veterinary Science?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, International Journal of Veterinary Science is indexed in Scopus.
Is International Journal of Veterinary Science open access, and what is the APC?
International Journal of Veterinary Science is a subscription journal. APC about USD 700.
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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .