Journal profile · Agricultural and Biological Sciences-Animal Science and Zoology
Punjab University Journal of Zoology
ISSN 1016-1597 · eISSN 2313-8556 · Punjab University - Department of Zoology
Punjab University Journal of Zoology: fully open access; no APC; 26 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
The latest issue on the journal's website is from 2024 (Volume 39): the journal may have stopped publishing or moved platform in the last two years. Check its website before submitting.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Punjab University Journal of Zoology is published by Punjab University - Department of Zoology. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Insect Pest Control Strategies, Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology and Insect-Plant Interactions and Control, together about 26.1% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Punjab University Journal of Zoology (Punjab Univ. J. Zool.) publishes original research and review articles as well as short communication in English. The editors are committed to presenting science at its best. Recognizing the increasing importance of rapid, effective, international communication, Punjab University Journal of Zoology offers the highest scientific standards a short review time (initial editor screening and anonymized refereeing) No article processing charges No Publication charges online publication in advance of the printed journal The editors are hoping to attract a wider range of authors to increase a broad international coverage and invites submission of manuscripts dealing with all aspects of animal life and biomedical sciences like anatomy, animal diversity, biochemistry, cell biology, developmental biology, endocrinology, entomology, environmental biology, fisheries, genetics, microbiology, molecular biology, parasitology, pathology, paleontology, physiology, toxicology, taxonomy and wildlife.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Agricultural and Biological Sciences-Animal Science and Zoology
Editorial board by country: 5 in mainland China (about 15%); most named Pakistan 16, Mainland China 5, United Kingdom 1, Japan 1, India 1 (34 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Insect Pest Control StrategiesAgricultural and Biological Sciences9.5%
- Environmental Toxicology and EcotoxicologyEnvironmental Science8.8%
- Insect-Plant Interactions and ControlAgricultural and Biological Sciences7.8%
- Enzyme Production and CharacterizationBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology5.9%
- Aquaculture Nutrition and GrowthAgricultural and Biological Sciences5.2%
- Aquaculture disease management and microbiotaImmunology and Microbiology4.9%
- Insect behavior and control techniquesAgricultural and Biological Sciences4.6%
- Animal Nutrition and PhysiologyAgricultural and Biological Sciences4.2%
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 | 440/520 | 15th |
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
- 0.8LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.16LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.26LetPub ·
- h-index
- 12OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 19OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.47OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 280 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 | 25 | 96 |
| 2025 | 26 | 26 | 134 |
| 2024 | 25 | 25 | 135 |
| 2023 | 26 | 26 | 114 |
| 2022 | 31 | 31 | 91 |
| 2021 | 25 | 25 | 85 |
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
- Single-anonymous peer reviewPublisher website · model-extracted
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Other fees
- Charged; see the journal's website for the amount
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 prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 300 words
- Reference style
- Author–date
- Suggested reviewers
- Required, 4
Article types accepted3
- original researchpublishes original research and review articles as well as short communication in EnglishLength not stated
- review articlespublishes original research and review articles as well as short communication in EnglishLength not stated
- short communicationspublishes original research and review articles as well as short communication in EnglishLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteOpen access
- Open access
online publication in advance of the printed journal Model summary
online publication in advance of the printed journal
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
- Punjab University - Department of Zoology
- ISSN
- 1016-1597
- Electronic ISSN
- 2313-8556
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 39 (2024)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Punjab University Journal of Zoology
What are the manuscript requirements of Punjab University Journal of Zoology?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 300 words; Reference style: Author–date; Suggested reviewers: Required, 4. 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 Punjab University Journal of Zoology based?
Of the 34 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 5 (about 15%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Pakistan (16), Mainland China (5) and United Kingdom (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Punjab University Journal of Zoology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Punjab University Journal of Zoology is indexed in Scopus.
Is Punjab University Journal of Zoology open access, and what is the APC?
Punjab University Journal of Zoology is a fully open-access journal. It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; 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: .