Journal profile · Medicine-Health Policy
Science in One Health
ISSN 2949-7043 · Elsevier · Netherlands
Science in One Health: impact factor 9.3 (journal website); fully open access; APC about USD 1,800; median 90 days to acceptance (68 articles, last 24 months); 33 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Science in One Health is published by Elsevier. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Zoonotic diseases and public health, Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology and Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research, together about 39.4% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Science in One Health (Online ISSN: 2949-7043) is owned by Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, and is published by Elsevier.Science in One Health is dedicated to real-world research findings and the dissemination of lessons learned from programs addressing health issues at the human-animal-environment interfaces. The journal aims to provide a platform for sharing knowledge and case studies on One Health and related issues by publishing a variety of article types, research articles, review articles, letters, editorials, perspectives, and policy briefs.The journal covers topics including:- Zoonotic diseases- Antimicrobial resistance- Food safety and food security- Vector-borne diseases- Environmental health- Global climate changes- One Health governance capacity- Health threats shared at the interfaces of people, animals, plants, and the environment- Global health security and policy- Protection against global threats that disregard national borders- Other topics that embody the One Health concept
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Medicine-Health Policy
Editor-in-chief Xiaonong ZhouPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 29 in mainland China (about 35%); most named Mainland China 29, United Kingdom 10, Japan 4, Switzerland 4, Kenya 4 (84 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Zoonotic diseases and public healthMedicine25.1%
- Animal Disease Management and EpidemiologyAgricultural and Biological Sciences9.5%
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks ResearchMedicine4.8%
- Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental ImpactsEnvironmental Science4.3%
- Antibiotic Use and ResistanceImmunology and Microbiology4.3%
- Viral Infections and VectorsMedicine4.3%
- Parasites and Host InteractionsImmunology and Microbiology3.9%
- Antibiotic Resistance in BacteriaBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology3.5%
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
ESCIScopusDOAJLetPub
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 (publisher)
- 9.3Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 9.4LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 9.4Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 2.13LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.78LetPub ·
- h-index
- 25OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 43OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 8.88OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 10.8%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 100%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 32LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 134 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 | 26 | 13 |
| 2025 | 33 | 33 | 198 |
| 2024 | 36 | 36 | 633 |
| 2023 | 22 | 22 | 694 |
| 2022 | 17 | 17 | 230 |
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
90 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 55 days – 141 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 6 days (68 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 101 days
- Sample
- 68 articles with submission and acceptance dates (71 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 13 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 46 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 94 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 5 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 16 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single 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 1,800 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 1,800 / EUR 1,680 / GBP 1,440 / JPY 223,250 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 1,800 | Yes | — |
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
- Keywords
- ≥ 1
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Highlights
- Optional
Article types accepted17, with length limits
- case studiesWord limit: Up to 3,000 words Abstract: Structured, up to 300 words Description: In-depth examination of a particular case, situation, or phenomenon in real-wor…Length not stated
- case study, Methods, Results, and Conclusions. 3. Case Studies Word limit: Up to 3,000 words Abstract: Structured, up to 300 words Description: In-depthmain text ≤ 3,000 words
- commentariesWord limit: Up to 1,500 words Abstract: Unstructured, up to 150 words References: Maximum 10 Figures/Tables: Maximum 1 Description: Critical analysis or informe…Length not stated
- commentary://doi.org/10.1016/j.soh.2025.100145 8. Commentaries Word limit: Up to 1,500 words Abstract: Unstructured, up to 150 words References: Maximummain text ≤ 1,500 words
- editorialWord limit: Up to 1,500 words References: Maximum 10 Figures/Tables: Maximum 1 Description: Opinion pieces by editors or invited experts addressing current issu…main text ≤ 1,500 words · figures and tables ≤ 10
- editorials (invited only)Editorials are commissioned by the Editorial Board and are not subject to external peer review. Word limit: Up to 1,500 words References: Maximum 10 Figures/Tab…Length not stated
- lettere full length of a research article. 5. Letters Word limit: Up to 1,500 words Abstract: Unstructured, up to 150 words References: Maximummain text ≤ 1,500 words
- lettersWord limit: Up to 1,500 words Abstract: Unstructured, up to 150 words References: Maximum 10 Figures/Tables: Maximum 1 Description: Brief communications reporti…Length not stated
- perspective://doi.org/10.1016/j.soh.2025.100130 7. Perspectives Word limit: Up to 1,500 words Abstract: Unstructured, up to 150 words References: Maximummain text ≤ 1,500 words
- perspectivesWord limit: Up to 1,500 words Abstract: Unstructured, up to 150 words References: Maximum 10 Figures/Tables: Maximum 1 Description: Forward-looking articles pre…Length not stated
- policy briefsWord limit: Up to 1,500 words Abstract: Unstructured, up to 150 words References: Maximum 10 Figures/Tables: Maximum 1 Description: Concise documents translatin…Length not stated
- research articler review unless otherwise specified. 1. Research Articles (Full-Length) Word limit: Up to 3,000 words Abstract: Structured, up to 300 words Description: Origina…main text ≤ 3,000 words
- research articles (full-length)Word limit: Up to 3,000 words Abstract: Structured, up to 300 words Description: Original research presenting novel findings supported by rigorous methodology a…Length not stated
- review://doi.org/10.1016/j.soh.2025.100123 2. Reviews Word limit: Up to 4,000 words Abstract: Unstructured, up to 250 words Description: Compremain text ≤ 4,000 words
- reviewsWord limit: Up to 4,000 words Abstract: Unstructured, up to 250 words Description: Comprehensive and critical synthesis of current knowledge on a specific topic…Length not stated
- short communicationder implications or lessons learned. 4. Short Communications Word limit: Up to 2,500 words Abstract: Unstructured, up to 150 words Figures/Tables: Maxmain text ≤ 2,500 words
- short communicationsWord limit: Up to 2,500 words Abstract: Unstructured, up to 150 words Figures/Tables: Maximum 3 Description: Concise reports of significant research findings th…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, 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
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 ·- 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
Open access journal; open access options detailed on the journal's open access information page. Model summary
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Editorials are commissioned by the Editorial Board and are not subject to external peer review.
Single anonymized peer review; submissions initially assessed by editors, then typically reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers; acceptance/rejection decision made by editors. Model summary
Word limit: Up to 1,500 words References: Maximum 10 Figures/Tables: Maximum 1 Description: Opinion pieces by editors or invited experts addressing current issues, trends, or developments in the field. May provide commentary on journal content or broader disciplinary matters. Published example: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soh.2025.100130
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
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.
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
- Country or region
- Netherlands
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2949-7043
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Science in One Health
What is the impact factor of Science in One Health?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 9.3; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 9.4, h-index 25.
How long does peer review take at Science in One Health?
Based on the dates recorded on 68 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 90 days (interquartile range 55–141 days); authors report an average review time of about 13 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 Science in One Health?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Keywords: ≥ 1; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Highlights: Optional. 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 Science in One Health based?
Of the 84 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 29 (about 35%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (29), United Kingdom (10) and Japan (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Science in One Health?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Science in One Health is indexed in ESCI, Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Science in One Health open access, and what is the APC?
Science in One Health is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 1,800.
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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .