Parasitology (journal)
Parasitology is a peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to the publication of original research on all aspects of parasitology. The journal covers a broad range of topics, including the biology, biochemistry, immunology, pathology, epidemiology, and control of parasites affecting humans, animals, and plants.
Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of the British Society for Parasitology, Parasitology features articles reporting basic and applied research. Specific areas of focus include, but are not limited to:
- Parasite systematics and evolution
- Parasite-host interactions
- Molecular parasitology and genomics
- Immunoparasitology
- Parasite drug resistance
- Diagnosis and treatment of parasitic infections
- Epidemiology and control of parasitic diseases
- Vector biology related to parasite transmission
The journal aims to provide a forum for the dissemination of high-quality research findings to the international parasitological community, including researchers, clinicians, veterinarians, and public health professionals. Articles published in Parasitology are indexed in major bibliographic databases, such as PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus.
The journal accepts various types of submissions, including original research articles, review articles, short communications, and correspondence. All submissions undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure scientific accuracy and significance. The journal adheres to ethical guidelines for research publication, including those related to animal welfare and patient confidentiality.
The impact factor of Parasitology is a metric used to assess its relative importance and influence within the field of parasitology. This value, calculated annually, reflects the average number of citations received by articles published in the journal over the preceding two years.