Journal profile
Mirror of Research in Veterinary Sciences and Animals
ISSN 2520-324X · eISSN 2307-8073 · Mirror of Research in Veterinary Sciences and Animals (MRVSA) · Iraq
Mirror of Research in Veterinary Sciences and Animals: fully open access; APC about USD 125; review about 70 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 0 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Mirror of Research in Veterinary Sciences and Animals is published by Mirror of Research in Veterinary Sciences and Animals (MRVSA). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Academic Writing and Publishing, Publishing and Scholarly Communication and Academic Publishing and Open Access, together about 100% of its articles. Its main subfields are History and Philosophy of Science and Information Systems and Management. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Mirror of research in veterinary Sciences and animals (MRVSA) is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing research in the fields of veterinary sciences and veterinary medical education. The journal is owned and published by the MRVSA publisher house / Iraq / Baghdad, since 2012. MRVSA provides a platform for researchers, veterinary clinicians, and academics to share original research and scientific developments with the global scholarly community. The journal covers a broad range of disciplines and topics, including the scientific and technological aspects of veterinary sciences in general, anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, microbiology, pathology, public health, parasitology, infectious and zoonotic diseases, clinical sciences , alternative veterinary medicine, laboratory diagnosis, laboratory animals and other biomedical fields. All articles published in MRVSA are freely accessible online.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Iraq 19, Malaysia 4, Pakistan 4, Iran 3, Egypt 3 (40 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Academic Writing and PublishingArts and Humanities33.3%
- Publishing and Scholarly CommunicationArts and Humanities33.3%
- Academic Publishing and Open AccessDecision Sciences33.3%
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
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Crossref, ICI Journals Master List 2016Publisher website
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
- h-index
- 1OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 3 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
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
70 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 6 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 6 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 70 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 9 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
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 125 | Yes | CC BY-NC | |
| LetPub | USD 125 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 125 | — | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Submission fee
- No submission fee
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
- ≤ 300 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 10,000 words
- Reference style
- Vancouver
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted14
- editor letters, letter to the editorEditor Letters, Letter to the Editor.Length not stated
- letterMRVSA publishes the following article types: Editor Letters, Letter to the Editor. Original Articles: Full-length papers presenting novel and in-depth research …Length not stated
- letter to the editorMRVSA publishes the following article types: Editor Letters, Letter to the Editor. Original Articles: Full-length papers presenting novel and in-depth research …Length not stated
- meta-analysisMRVSA publishes the following article types: Editor Letters, Letter to the Editor. Original Articles: Full-length papers presenting novel and in-depth research …Length not stated
- mini reviewMRVSA publishes the following article types: Editor Letters, Letter to the Editor. Original Articles: Full-length papers presenting novel and in-depth research …Length not stated
- mini reviewsMini Reviews: Brief and focused reviews on recent and important topics, written in a concise and structured manner. The word limit is up to 5,000 words.Length not stated
- original articleMRVSA publishes the following article types: Editor Letters, Letter to the Editor. Original Articles: Full-length papers presenting novel and in-depth research …Length not stated
- original articlesOriginal Articles: Full-length papers presenting novel and in-depth research in medical, oral, and related bioscience fields.Length not stated
- original research papers (regular papers)Original research papers (Regular Papers)Length not stated
- reviewMRVSA publishes the following article types: Editor Letters, Letter to the Editor. Original Articles: Full-length papers presenting novel and in-depth research …Length not stated
- review articleMRVSA publishes the following article types: Editor Letters, Letter to the Editor. Original Articles: Full-length papers presenting novel and in-depth research …Length not stated
- review articlesReview Articles: Comprehensive and critical summaries of current knowledge in a specific area. These should normally be less than 10,000 words, include an unstr…Length not stated
- short communicationMRVSA publishes the following article types: Editor Letters, Letter to the Editor. Original Articles: Full-length papers presenting novel and in-depth research …Length not stated
- short communicationsShort Communications: Concise reports of significant findings that do not require a full-length article. Manuscripts should not exceed 3,000 words, and the tota…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- Authorship Author Contributions
Authors are encouraged to include a statement that specifies the contribution of every author to the research and preparation of the manuscript. Example statement: "All authors contributed to the study conception and design. Material preparation, data collection and analysis were performed by [full name], [full name] and [full name]. The first draft of the manuscript was written by [full name] and…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Conflicts of Interest
All authors must disclose any financial or non-financial interests or relationships that could influence, or reasonably be perceived to influence, the submitted work. Authors should clearly declare all relevant competing interests, and if no conflicts exist, they should provide a statement confirming that they have no conflicts of interest to declare. The submitting author is responsible for ensur…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data Availability
MRVSA encourages the responsible sharing of research data to enhance transparency, reproducibility, and scientific advancement, while respecting ethical, privacy, and legal requirements. Authors are expected to make their data freely available whenever possible in a manner that allows verification and reuse of research findings. Authors must include a Data Availability Statement in all submitted m…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Publication Ethics and Publication Malpractice Statement Model summary
Publication Ethics and Publication Malpractice-Statement
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright
Submission Declaration and Verification Model summary
As part of the submission process, all authors must complete and sign the journal's Copyright Agreement and Author Statement Form, confirming originality, authorship responsibility, and agreement with the journal's copyright and licensing terms.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access MRVSA is an accreddited open access platform
View archives Learn More DOI Information: Journal DOI: 10.22428 ISSN 2520-324X (Print) E-ISSN 2307-8073 ICI Journals Master List 2016
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review
Peer Review Model summary
All manuscripts are subjected to peer review and are expected to meet the standards of academic excellence. If approved by the editor, submissions will be considered by peer reviewers, whose identities will remain anonymous to the authors and vice versa; identities of authors will remain anonymous to the reviewers (double-blind peer review). The decision regarding the acceptance or rejection of a …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Originality Verification Model summary
All submissions to MRVSA are screened using Crossref Similarity Check powered by iThenticate to ensure originality and to detect potential plagiarism.
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
- Mirror of Research in Veterinary Sciences and Animals (MRVSA)
- Country or region
- Iraq
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2520-324X
- Electronic ISSN
- 2307-8073
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Mirror of Research in Veterinary Sciences and Animals
How long does peer review take at Mirror of Research in Veterinary Sciences and Animals?
The publisher reports about 70 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 6 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 Mirror of Research in Veterinary Sciences and Animals?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 300 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Manuscript length: ≤ 10,000 words; Reference style: Vancouver; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; 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 Mirror of Research in Veterinary Sciences and Animals based?
Of the 40 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Iraq (19), Malaysia (4) and Pakistan (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Mirror of Research in Veterinary Sciences and Animals?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Mirror of Research in Veterinary Sciences and Animals is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Mirror of Research in Veterinary Sciences and Animals open access, and what is the APC?
Mirror of Research in Veterinary Sciences and Animals is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 125.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, DOAJ, 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: .