What is the Impact Factor of Experimental Parasitology?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Experimental Parasitology is 1.80, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Experimental Parasitology indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Experimental Parasitology is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.449 (Q2) and an H-index of 90.

Who publishes Experimental Parasitology and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Experimental Parasitology is published by Academic Press Inc.. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,881 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Experimental Parasitology?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Experimental Parasitology is "EXP. PARASITOL" with common acronym "expara". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q2SCImago #13,028Hybrid

Experimental Parasitology

Acronym:expara

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Abbreviation (ISO):EXP. PARASITOL

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Identifier (ISSN):0014-4894(Print)/1090-2449(Online)

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Publisher:Academic Press Inc.

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.8↑ +0.2

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Experimental Parasitology

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.8

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.449

#13,028

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

90 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate7.1%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

78articles/year

10.89% Gold OA•99.35% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Experimental Parasitology emphasizes modern approaches to parasitology, including molecular biology and immunology. The journal features original research papers on the physiological, metabolic, immunologic, biochemical, nutritional, and chemotherapeutic aspects of parasites and host-parasite relationships.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Biology99.9%Medicine87.5%Genetics81.4%Immunology72.8%Chemistry72.3%Biochemistry69.3%Pathology49%Computer science44.4%Internal medicine41.5%World Wide Web41.3%Parasite hosting40.1%Zoology36.3%Microbiology36.1%Virology34.8%Gene34%Organic chemistry31%Ecology30.1%Physics28.1%Helminths27.3%Botany27.2%Molecular biology23.3%Geology22.2%Endocrinology21.6%Paleontology21.5%Nuclear magnetic resonance20.6%

Primary Research Areas

Medicine Parasitology

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Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

PARASITOLOGY

Rank29/47

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PARASITOLOGY

Rank29/47

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
PARASITOLOGY	JCRSCIE	29/47	Q3
PARASITOLOGY	JCISCIE	29/47	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.8

Articles / Year64

Total Citations14

2025

IF1.6

Articles / Year117

Total Citations136

2024

IF1.4

Articles / Year129

Total Citations366

2023

IF2.1

Articles / Year152

Total Citations861

2022

IF2.132

Articles / Year181

Total Citations1,225

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.8	64	14
2025	1.6	117	136
2024	1.4	129	366
2023	2.1	152	861
2022	2.132	181	1,225
2021	2.011	72	769
2020	1.69	156	1,807
2019	1.719	159	2,522
2018	1.821	152	2,539
2017	—	166	2,947
2016	—	189	3,742
2015	—	207	4,258

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #13,028Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1951-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Immunology and MicrobiologyMedicine

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.449

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

2.02

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,881 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations832

3-Year Documents416

Citable Documents416

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate47.0%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

ParasitologyQ2

Infectious DiseasesQ3

Medicine (miscellaneous)Q3

ImmunologyQ4

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 7.1%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

4区 (Zone 4)Medicine

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区PARASITOLOGY

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Experimental Parasitology (acronym: expara, abbr: EXP. PARASITOL, ISSN: 0014-4894) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Academic Press Inc. in United States since 1951. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.80, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.449 (Q2), an H-index of 90.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 78 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,881 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.