Journal profile · Environmental Science-Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis
Iranian Journal of Toxicology
ISSN 2008-2967 · eISSN 2251-9459 · Arak University of Medical Sciences · Iran, Islamic Republic of
Iranian Journal of Toxicology: fully open access; no APC; review about 7 days (submission to final decision, publisher); 1,641 articles a year; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Iranian Journal of Toxicology is published by Arak University of Medical Sciences. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity, Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Protection and Poisoning and overdose treatments, together about 26.7% of its articles. Its main subfields are Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The main objective of the Iranian Journal of Toxicology (IJT) is to promote scientific communication among medical and pharmaceutical researchers. The Journal invites well written English submissions in the form of original research, reviews and case reports for online publication. Specifically, IJT welcomes manuscripts covering the following toxicology studies conducted in animal models and humans: General toxicology (in vitro & in vivo) Genetic and mutagenic toxicology Reproductive toxicology Immunogenic toxicology Carcinogenic toxicology Clinical and forensic toxicology Environmental, agricultural and industrial toxicology View: 25700 Time(s) | Print: 1881 Time(s) | Email: 140 Time(s) | 0 Comment(s)
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Environmental Science-Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis
Editor-in-chief Hassan SolhiPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Iran 43, United States 2, Nigeria 2, Malaysia 1 (48 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Heavy Metal Exposure and ToxicityEnvironmental Science10.2%
- Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and ProtectionPharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics9.3%
- Poisoning and overdose treatmentsMedicine7.2%
- Heavy metals in environmentEnvironmental Science7%
- Pesticide Exposure and ToxicityAgricultural and Biological Sciences6.7%
- Environmental Toxicology and EcotoxicologyEnvironmental Science6.5%
- Trace Elements in HealthNursing4.9%
- Natural Antidiabetic Agents StudiesMedicine4.7%
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.
Database indexing
ScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
DOAJPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.2LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.21LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.29LetPub ·
- h-index
- 19OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 59OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.97OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year (publisher)
- 1,641Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 411 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
| 2023 | 32 | 32 | 51 |
| 2022 | 32 | 32 | 91 |
| 2021 | 32 | 32 | 125 |
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
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
7 dayssubmission to final decision · community reports about 9 weeks
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 9 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to final decision
- 7 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Peer reviewLetPub
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 accessOpenAlex
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
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
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 3
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 5,000 words
- Reference style
- Vancouver
- Cover letter
- Required
Policy excerpts from the journal's websitePeer review, Plagiarism
- Peer review
Peer review by three expert reviewers out of the editorial board after primary editorial consideration. Model summary
All manuscripts will be acknowledged upon presenting to the Journal office, provided that all stated requirements are met. After primary editorial consideration, the manuscript is peer-reviewed by three expert reviewers out of the editorial board.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Original work only; not published elsewhere and not under consideration by another journal. Model summary
Papers submitted for publication should not be previously published elsewhere, and also not be sent to another journal at the same time.
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
- Arak University of Medical Sciences
- Country or region
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2008-2967
- Electronic ISSN
- 2251-9459
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 20, Issue 3 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Iranian Journal of Toxicology
How long does peer review take at Iranian Journal of Toxicology?
The publisher reports about 7 days (submission to final decision); authors report an average review time of about 9 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 Toxicology?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 3; Manuscript length: ≤ 5,000 words; Reference style: Vancouver; 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 Toxicology based?
Of the 48 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Iran (43), United States (2) and Nigeria (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Iranian Journal of Toxicology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Iranian Journal of Toxicology is indexed in Scopus. The journal's website also lists DOAJ; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Iranian Journal of Toxicology open access, and what is the APC?
Iranian Journal of Toxicology is a fully open-access journal. It charges no article processing charge.
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: .