Journal profile · Agricultural and Biological Sciences-Animal Science and Zoology
Iranian Journal of Animal Biosystematics
ISSN 1735-434X · eISSN 2423-4222 · Ferdowsi University of Mashhad · Iran, Islamic Republic of
Iranian Journal of Animal Biosystematics: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 16 weeks (community reports); 23 articles a year; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Iranian Journal of Animal Biosystematics is published by Ferdowsi University of Mashhad. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Evolution and Paleontology Studies, Morphological variations and asymmetry and Fish Biology and Ecology Studies, together about 35.9% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Iranian Journal of Animal Biosystematics (IJAB) is published Semi-annually by Office of the Vice-chancellor of Research Affairs of Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (FUM), Iran, aiming to promote the understanding of animal diversity and its sustainable use and addresses an international audience. IJAB publishes original scientific research, not published before or under consideration elsewhere, in the broad areas of Animal Biosystematics and Biodiversity which relates to the southern Palearctic region, including Iran. Publications will be in one of these three formats: full papers, short communications, and reviews. Book reviews, scientific announcements, and news relating to topics of the Journal will also be published. The main topics of interest are: theoretical, comparative, methodological, and applied research relating to the following areas: Taxonomy, Morphology, Development, Population, Zoogeography, Ecology, Behavior, Biochemical, and Molecular Population Genetics, Cytogenetics, Palaeo-neontology, Phylogeny, Systems analysis, and Modeling.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Agricultural and Biological Sciences-Animal Science and Zoology
Editor-in-chief Omid Mirshamsi ArachnologyPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Iran 15, United States 2, France 2, United Kingdom 1, Germany 1 (22 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Evolution and Paleontology StudiesEarth and Planetary Sciences15.6%
- Morphological variations and asymmetryMathematics12.5%
- Fish Biology and Ecology StudiesAgricultural and Biological Sciences7.8%
- Comparative Animal Anatomy StudiesMedicine7.8%
- Invertebrate Taxonomy and EcologyAgricultural and Biological Sciences7.8%
- Amphibian and Reptile BiologyEnvironmental Science6.3%
- Animal Ecology and Behavior StudiesEnvironmental Science6.3%
- Genetic diversity and population structureBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Science and Zoology | Q4 | 483/520 | 7th |
| Insect Science | Q4 | 185/193 | 4th |
| Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics | Q4 | 714/736 | 3rd |
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
ScopusDOAJLetPub
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
- 0.5LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.14LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.24LetPub ·
- h-index
- 6OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 3OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year (publisher)
- 23Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 22 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 16 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 16 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double 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
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — |
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
- ≥ 150 words
- Keywords
- 3–5
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 15,000 words
- Reference style
- Harvard
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted5, with length limits
- letter to the editorLetter to the Editor A written discussion of papers published in the journal.Length not stated
- research articlesResearch Articles Reporting original and previously unpublished work.Length not stated
- review articlesReview Articles Critical evaluation of existing data, defined topics or emerging fields of investigation, critical issues of public concern, sometimes including…Length not stated
- short communicationwill not be included in a later paper. Short communications should not exceed 2400 words (six printed pages), excluding references and legends. Neitmain text ≤ 2,400 words
- short communicationsShort Communications These are concise, but complete descriptions of a limited investigation, which will not be included in a later paper.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, License & copyright, Peer review
- Authorship
Editor may modify manuscripts to eliminate ambiguity and repetition; extensive alterations returned to author for revision. Model summary
The Editor reserves the right to modify manuscripts to eliminate ambiguity and repetition and improve communication between author and reader.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright
Copyright: permission letter from copyright holder required for reproduced tables/figures. Model summary
If tables or figures have been reproduced from another source, a letter from the copyright holder (usually the Publisher), stating authorization to reproduce the material, must be attached to the covering letter.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Peer review: at least two anonymous reviewers plus the Editor; final acceptance or rejection rests with the Editorial Board. Model summary
All manuscripts are peer-reviewed by at least two anonymous reviewers and the Editor.
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
- Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
- Country or region
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 1735-434X
- Electronic ISSN
- 2423-4222
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 22, Issue 1 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Iranian Journal of Animal Biosystematics
How long does peer review take at Iranian Journal of Animal Biosystematics?
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 Iranian Journal of Animal Biosystematics?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≥ 150 words; Keywords: 3–5; Manuscript length: ≤ 15,000 words; Reference style: Harvard; Cover letter: 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 Iranian Journal of Animal Biosystematics based?
Of the 22 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Iran (15), United States (2) and France (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Iranian Journal of Animal Biosystematics?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Iranian Journal of Animal Biosystematics is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Iranian Journal of Animal Biosystematics open access, and what is the APC?
Iranian Journal of Animal Biosystematics is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .