Journal profile · Parasitology
Parasitology International
ISSN 1383-5769 · eISSN 1873-0329 · Elsevier Ireland Ltd · JAPAN · Quarterly · Founded 1997
Parasitology International: CAS Zone 4 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.07; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,450; median 100 days to acceptance (105 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: easy; 156 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Parasitology International is published by Elsevier Ireland Ltd and is in Zone 4 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, Parasites and Host Interactions and Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics, together about 35.4% of its articles. Its main subfields are Parasitology and Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Official, International Journal of the Japanese Society of ParasitologyParasitology International provides a medium for rapid, carefully reviewed publications in the field of human and animal parasitology. Original papers, rapid communications, and original case reports from all geographical areas and covering all parasitological disciplines, including structure, immunology, cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and systematics, may be submitted. Reviews on recent developments are invited regularly, but suggestions in this respect are welcome. Letters to the Editor commenting on any aspect of the Journal are also welcome.Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our Support Center
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Parasitology
Editor-in-chief Katsuyuki YuiPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 2 in mainland China (about 4%); most named Japan 19, United States 10, United Kingdom 5, Mainland China 2, South Korea 2 (51 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Parasite Biology and Host InteractionsEnvironmental Science16.2%
- Parasites and Host InteractionsImmunology and Microbiology10.9%
- Parasitic Infections and DiagnosticsImmunology and Microbiology8.3%
- Helminth infection and controlVeterinary8.2%
- Malaria Research and ControlMedicine5.4%
- Research on Leishmaniasis StudiesMedicine5.2%
- Parasitic infections in humans and animalsMedicine5.2%
- Trypanosoma species research and implicationsMedicine4.8%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Parasitology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Parasitology | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Parasitology | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
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
- 2.07LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 2.1Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 4LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 4Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.54LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.95LetPub ·
- h-index
- 55LetPub ·
- h-index
- 84OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1,775OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.56OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 4.8%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 19.24%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 142LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 4,488 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 140 | 38 | 21 |
| 2025 | 156 | 53 | 179 |
| 2024 | 131 | 54 | 466 |
| 2023 | 88 | 26 | 562 |
| 2022 | 151 | 51 | 1,115 |
| 2021 | 221 | 58 | 2,180 |
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
100 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 72 days – 133 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 2 days (105 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 104 days
- Sample
- 105 articles with submission and acceptance dates (357 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 3 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 39 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 93 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single 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
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,450 / EUR 3,230 / GBP 2,760 / JPY 427,900 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,470 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
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)
Open calls for papers1, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Required
Article types accepted13, with length limits
- case reportParasitology International provides a medium for rapid, carefully reviewed publications in the field of human and animal parasitology. Original papers, short co…Length not stated
- case reportsShort communications and case reports should be less than 2,000 words (or 3 printed pages), no more than 2 tables/figures, and no more than 20 references.Length not stated
- editorialParasitology International provides a medium for rapid, carefully reviewed publications in the field of human and animal parasitology. Original papers, short co…Length not stated
- letters to the editorParasitology International provides a medium for rapid, carefully reviewed publications in the field of human and animal parasitology. Original papers, short co…Length not stated
- original case reportsOriginal papers, rapid communications, and original case reports from all geographical areas and covering all parasitological disciplines, including structure, …Length not stated
- original paperParasitology International provides a medium for rapid, carefully reviewed publications in the field of human and animal parasitology. Original papers, short co…Length not stated
- original papersOriginal papers, rapid communications, and original case reports from all geographical areas and covering all parasitological disciplines, including structure, …Length not stated
- parasitological methodsIn addition, we now have a "Parasitological Methods" section in the regular issues.Length not stated
- rapid communicationsOriginal papers, rapid communications, and original case reports from all geographical areas and covering all parasitological disciplines, including structure, …Length not stated
- reviewParasitology International provides a medium for rapid, carefully reviewed publications in the field of human and animal parasitology. Original papers, short co…Length not stated
- reviewsReviews on recent developments are invited regularly, but suggestions in this respect are welcome.Length not stated
- short communicationParasitology International provides a medium for rapid, carefully reviewed publications in the field of human and animal parasitology. Original papers, short co…main text ≤ 2,000 words
- short communicationsShort communications and case reports should be less than 2,000 words (or 3 printed pages), no more than 2 tables/figures, and no more than 20 references.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
Authorship criteria 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
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 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. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
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 Ireland Ltd
- Country or region
- JAPAN
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Founded
- 1997
- ISSN
- 1383-5769
- Electronic ISSN
- 1873-0329
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Parasitology International
What CAS zone is Parasitology International in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Parasitology International is in Zone 4 of Medicine, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Parasitology. 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 Parasitology International?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.07; CiteScore 4, h-index 84.
How long does peer review take at Parasitology International?
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 100 days (interquartile range 72–133 days); authors report an average review time of about 3 months; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”. 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 Parasitology International?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; 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 Parasitology International based?
Of the 51 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 2 (about 4%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Japan (19), United States (10) and United Kingdom (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Parasitology International?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Parasitology International is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Parasitology International open access, and what is the APC?
Parasitology International is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,450.
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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .