JOURNAL OF PARASITOLOGY

The Journal of Parasitology (ISSN 0022-3395) is a peer-reviewed, bimonthly publication issued by the American Society of Parasitologists in the United States, serving as a dedicated forum for scholarly research in the field of parasitology. As an SCI-indexed journal, it publishes original articles and reviews that span a broad spectrum of parasitological disciplines, including taxonomy, morphology, ecology, epidemiology, and the complex interactions between hosts and parasites, with a particular emphasis on bridging fundamental scientific inquiry and applied research. While the journal maintains a reputable standing within the specialized community of parasitologists, its impact factor typically ranges between 1.0 and 1.5, placing it in the third or fourth quartile of the Chinese Academy of Sciences journal rankings. This positioning reflects a niche yet respected profile that offers a relatively moderate level of submission competition compared to high-impact generalist journals, making it an attractive venue for researchers dedicated to rigorous parasitological studies who prioritize disciplinary relevance over broad interdisciplinary visibility. Although not an open-access publication, the Journal of Parasitology continues to provide a stable and recognized platform for disseminating high-quality work in the life sciences, appealing to scholars who value the specific expertise and historical continuity of the American Society of Parasitologists.