What is the Impact Factor of Veterinary Dermatology?

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

Is Veterinary Dermatology indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Veterinary Dermatology is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.549 (Q1) and an H-index of 78.

Who publishes Veterinary Dermatology and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Veterinary Dermatology is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,062 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Veterinary Dermatology?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Veterinary Dermatology is "VET DERMATOL" with common acronym "vde". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q1SCImago #10,792Hybrid

Veterinary Dermatology

Acronym:vde

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Abbreviation (ISO):VET DERMATOL

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Identifier (ISSN):0959-4493(Print)/1365-3164(Online)

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Publisher:Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.8↑ +0.4

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Veterinary Dermatology

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.8

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

0.549

#10,792

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

78 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate26.3%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

118articles/year

35.71% Gold OA•98.73% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Veterinary Dermatology is a bi-monthly, peer-reviewed, international journal which publishes papers on all aspects of the skin of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish. Scientific research papers, clinical case reports and reviews covering the following aspects of dermatology will be considered for publication: -Skin structure (anatomy, histology, ultrastructure) -Skin function (physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, immunology, genetics) -Skin microbiology and parasitology -Dermatopathology -Pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases -New disease entities

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Medicine98.6%Biology76.7%Genetics52.7%Dermatology50.1%Internal medicine50%Pathology48.9%Immunology40.7%Chemistry31.3%Surgery27.2%Geology25.9%Biochemistry25.7%Paleontology25.5%Gynecology20.8%

Primary Research Areas

Agricultural Sciences Veterinary Medicine

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

DERMATOLOGY

Rank61/99

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

VETERINARY SCIENCES

Rank67/170

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

DERMATOLOGY

Rank49/99

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

VETERINARY SCIENCES

Rank83/170

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
DERMATOLOGY	JCRSCIE	61/99	Q3
VETERINARY SCIENCES	JCRSCIE	67/170	Q2
DERMATOLOGY	JCISCIE	49/99	Q2
VETERINARY SCIENCES	JCISCIE	83/170	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.8

Articles / Year66

Total Citations3

2025

IF1.4

Articles / Year112

Total Citations163

2024

IF1.9

Articles / Year94

Total Citations180

2023

IF1.4

Articles / Year91

Total Citations423

2022

IF1.867

Articles / Year98

Total Citations603

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.8	66	3
2025	1.4	112	163
2024	1.9	94	180
2023	1.4	91	423
2022	1.867	98	603
2021	1.589	139	1,294
2020	—	102	856
2019	1.8	120	1,366
2018	1.27	109	1,244
2017	—	114	1,965
2016	—	140	2,031
2015	—	87	1,708

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #10,792Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1990-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Veterinary

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

0.549

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.93

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,062 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations463

3-Year Documents246

Citable Documents233

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 Rate56.8%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Veterinary (miscellaneous)Q1

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: 26.3%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

3区 (Zone 3)Agricultural Sciences

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区DERMATOLOGY

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

Veterinary Dermatology (acronym: vde, abbr: VET DERMATOL, ISSN: 0959-4493) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Agricultural Sciences, published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd in England since 1989. 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 0.549 (Q1), an H-index of 78.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 118 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,062 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.