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Veterinary Parasitology- Regional Studies and Reports
ISSN 2405-9390 · Elsevier
Veterinary Parasitology- Regional Studies and Reports: CAS Zone 4 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.6 (journal website); hybrid open access; APC about USD 2,970; median 126 days to acceptance (100 articles, last 24 months); 213 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Veterinary Parasitology- Regional Studies and Reports is published by Elsevier 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 Helminth infection and control, Vector-borne infectious diseases and Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics, together about 31.6% of its articles. Its main subfields are Parasitology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Veterinary Parasitology: Regional Studies and Reports, a companion title to the established Veterinary Parasitology, focuses on topics of regional concern. These are especially important in this era of climate change and the rapid and often unconstrained travel of people and animals. Relative to regions, this journal will accept papers of the highest quality dealing with all aspects of disease prevention, pathology, treatment, epidemiology, and control of parasites within the field of veterinary medicine. Also, case reports will be considered as they add to information related to local disease and its control; such papers must be concise and represent appropriate medical intervention.Papers on veterinary parasitology from wildlife species are acceptable, but only if they relate to the practice of veterinary medicine. Studies on vector-borne bacterial and viral agents are suitable, but only if the paper deals with vector transmission of these organisms to domesticated animals.Studies dealing with parasite control by means of natural products, both in vivo and in vitro, are more suited for one of the many journals that now specialize in papers of this type. However, due to the regional nature of much of this research, submissions may be considered based upon a case being made by the author(s) to the Editor.Circumstances relating to animal experimentation must meet the International Guiding Principles for Biomedical Research Involving Animals as issued by the Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences (obtainable from: Executive Secretary C.I.O.M.S., c/o W.H.O., Via Appia, CH-1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland).
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Multiple
Editor-in-chief Marco GenchiPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 2 in mainland China (about 6%); most named United States 8, Mexico 6, Romania 6, Italy 3, Mainland China 2 (33 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Helminth infection and controlVeterinary11.2%
- Vector-borne infectious diseasesImmunology and Microbiology11.1%
- Parasitic Infections and DiagnosticsImmunology and Microbiology9.2%
- Parasite Biology and Host InteractionsEnvironmental Science8.7%
- Viral Infections and VectorsMedicine6%
- Vector-Borne Animal DiseasesAgricultural and Biological Sciences6%
- Toxoplasma gondii Research StudiesImmunology and Microbiology5.3%
- Parasites and Host InteractionsImmunology and Microbiology5%
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 | Veterinary Sciences | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Parasitology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Parasitology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Veterinary Sciences | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusLetPub
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)
- 1.6Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2.6LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 2.6Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.45LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.82LetPub ·
- h-index
- 32OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 372OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.91OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 12.5%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 19.41%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 194LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,543 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 171 | 64 | 9 |
| 2025 | 213 | 62 | 142 |
| 2024 | 200 | 66 | 378 |
| 2023 | 143 | 38 | 487 |
| 2022 | 140 | 36 | 785 |
| 2021 | 153 | 52 | 1,167 |
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
126 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 89 days – 180 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 2 days (100 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 130 days
- Sample
- 100 articles with submission and acceptance dates (410 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
- Submission to first decision
- 7 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 58 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 108 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 3 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 2,970 / EUR 2,980 / GBP 2,550 / JPY 395,660 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
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)
What to prepare7 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 400 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 1,500 words
- Reference style
- Vancouver
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
Article types accepted14, with length limits
- case report1. Original research papers (Regular Papers)2. Review articles3. Regional reports4. Short communications5. Case reportsOriginal research papers should report th…main text ≤ 1,500 words
- case reportsOccasional Case reports will be published at the discretion of the Editor-in-Chief. Case reports are limited to 1500 words (excluding references) with an Abstra…Length not stated
- full paper1. Original research papers (Regular Papers)2. Review articles3. Regional reports4. Short communications5. Case reportsOriginal research papers should report th…Length not stated
- original research1. Original research papers (Regular Papers)2. Review articles3. Regional reports4. Short communications5. Case reportsOriginal research papers should report th…Length not stated
- original research paper1. Original research papers (Regular Papers)2. Review articles3. Regional reports4. Short communications5. Case reportsOriginal research papers should report th…Length not stated
- original research papers (regular papers)Original research papers should report the results of original research. The material should not have been previously published elsewhere, except in a prelimina…Length not stated
- regional reportsRegional reports should consist of significantly unusual or noteworthy observations in a particular geographical area such as but not limited to identification …Length not stated
- regular paper1. Original research papers (Regular Papers)2. Review articles3. Regional reports4. Short communications5. Case reportsOriginal research papers should report th…Length not stated
- research paper1. Original research papers (Regular Papers)2. Review articles3. Regional reports4. Short communications5. Case reportsOriginal research papers should report th…Length not stated
- review1. Original research papers (Regular Papers)2. Review articles3. Regional reports4. Short communications5. Case reportsOriginal research papers should report th…Length not stated
- review article1. Original research papers (Regular Papers)2. Review articles3. Regional reports4. Short communications5. Case reportsOriginal research papers should report th…Length not stated
- review articlesReview articles should cover subjects falling within the scope of the journal which are of active current interest. They may be submitted or invited.Length not stated
- short communication1. Original research papers (Regular Papers)2. Review articles3. Regional reports4. Short communications5. Case reportsOriginal research papers should report th…Length not stated
- short communicationsShort communications should consist of original observations or new methods within the scope of the journal.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
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
Elsevier 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 peer review 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 allowed 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
- ISSN
- 2405-9390
- Society / sponsor
- American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Veterinary Parasitology- Regional Studies and Reports
What CAS zone is Veterinary Parasitology- Regional Studies and Reports in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Veterinary Parasitology- Regional Studies and Reports is in Zone 4 of Medicine, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Veterinary Sciences / Parasitology. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Veterinary Parasitology- Regional Studies and Reports?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 1.6; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 2.6, h-index 32.
How long does peer review take at Veterinary Parasitology- Regional Studies and Reports?
Based on the dates recorded on 100 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 126 days (interquartile range 89–180 days). 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 Veterinary Parasitology- Regional Studies and Reports?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 400 words; Keywords: 1–7; Manuscript length: ≤ 1,500 words; Reference style: Vancouver; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: 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 Veterinary Parasitology- Regional Studies and Reports based?
Of the 33 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 2 (about 6%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (8), Mexico (6) and Romania (6). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Veterinary Parasitology- Regional Studies and Reports?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Veterinary Parasitology- Regional Studies and Reports is indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Is Veterinary Parasitology- Regional Studies and Reports open access, and what is the APC?
Veterinary Parasitology- Regional Studies and Reports is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 2,970.
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: .