Parasites & Vectors

metrics 2024

Fostering collaboration for a healthier tomorrow.

Introduction

Parasites & Vectors is a leading open access journal dedicated to the dissemination of high-quality research on the vectors of infectious diseases and their parasitic agents. Published by BMC in the United Kingdom, this journal has been at the forefront of its field since its establishment in 2008, contributing to our understanding of vector-borne pathogens through its rigorous peer-reviewed articles. With a notable impact factor and categorized in the top quartile (Q1) in both Infectious Diseases and Parasitology, it is an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students worldwide. The journal ranks impressively within various categories, holding a position of 7th out of 194 in Veterinary General Veterinary and 12th out of 79 in Immunology and Microbiology Parasitology, indicating its significant contribution to the sciences. Accessible to all, Parasites & Vectors supports the global pursuit of knowledge in epidemiology and disease control, making it an indispensable platform for sharing innovative findings and fostering collaboration within the scientific community.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.97
Journal Impact Factor3.00
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.30
H-Index111
Journal IF Without Self3.00
Eigen Factor0.02
Normal Eigen Factor4.45
Influence0.83
Immediacy Index0.70
Cited Half Life6.10
Citing Half Life8.50
JCI1.08
Total Documents7062
WOS Total Citations20196
SCIMAGO Total Citations66544
SCIMAGO SELF Citations8784
Scopus Journal Rank0.97
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.06
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.29
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.47

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

General Veterinary in Veterinary
Rank #7/194
Percentile 96.39
Quartile Q1
Parasitology in Immunology and Microbiology
Rank #12/79
Percentile 84.81
Quartile Q1
Infectious Diseases in Medicine
Rank #105/344
Percentile 69.48
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

PARASITOLOGY
Rank 11/45
Percentile 76.70
Quartile Q1
TROPICAL MEDICINE
Rank 6/28
Percentile 80.40
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

PARASITOLOGY
Rank 9/45
Percentile 80.00
Quartile Q1
TROPICAL MEDICINE
Rank 5/28
Percentile 82.14
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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