Top 10 Journals in Parasitology Ranked by Web of Science (WOS) – 2024

List of Top Most Parasitology Journals Ranked by WoS

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In academia, publishing articles showcases expertise and credibility. Journals with high impact factors signal significance in the field. Understanding how to gauge a journal’s impact can enhance your publication strategy. Impact factor, a key metric, reflects a journal’s influence over time. Calculating it involves dividing the number of citations by the total articles published. Assessing personal impact also matters, considering citations to your own work. This article explores the significance, methodology, and implications of impact factors, empowering academics and professionals to navigate the publishing landscape strategically and enhance their scholarly footprint.

What is Impact factor?

The impact factor (IF) or journal impact factor (JIF) of an academic journal is a scientometric index calculated by Clarivate that reflects the yearly mean number of citations of articles published in the last two years in a given journal, as indexed by Clarivate’s Web of Science.

As a journal-level metric, it is frequently used as a proxy for the relative importance of a journal within its field; journals with higher impact factor values are given the status of being more important, or carry more prestige in their respective fields, than those with lower values.

While frequently used by universities and funding bodies to decide on promotion and research proposals, it has been criticised for distorting good scientific practices [1-3].

Why is the impact factor important?

Impact factor, an index based on the frequency with which a journal’s articles are cited in scientific publications, is a putative marker of journal quality [4]. A journal’s impact factor holds immense sway over funding, submissions, and the reputation of publishers and academics. Upholding publication quality not only boosts citation rates but also enhances a journal’s ranking. High impact factor journals signal meticulous management and prestige, fostering a virtuous cycle of scholarly engagement and recognition.

How to calculate the journal impact factor?

Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is calculated by Clarivate Analytics as the average of the sum of the citations received in a given year to a journal’s previous two years of publications (linked to the journal, but not necessarily to specific publications) divided by the sum of “citable” publications in the previous two years [5].

The calculation is based on a two-year period and involves dividing the number of times articles were cited by the number of articles that are citable.

Calculation of 2010 IF of a journal:

A = the number of times articles published in 2008 and 2009 were cited by indexed journals during 2010.
B = the total number of “citable items” published in 2008 and 2009.

A/B = 2010 impact factor

The Impact Factor is reported in Journal Citation Reports (JCR)
CiteScore, which is similar to the IF but is based on a 4-year period.

Impact Factor Controversy

The impact factor (IF), widely used in academia, has sparked debate due to its limitations. It quantifies a journal’s influence based on citations received by its articles within a specific time frame (usually two years). However, critics argue that it oversimplifies research quality and favors certain fields [6]. Indeed, the fact that it is simple to understand – it is roughly the average number of citations that primary research papers published in two consecutive years gather in the following year – makes it all too easy to point out its shortcomings: the metric also includes citations to non-primary content (such as reviews and news articles); for many fields, citations accumulate slowly and thus the two-year time window seems too short; and the average number of citations per paper can be skewed by a few highly cited ones, of which high-impact journals have a big share [7]. Furthermore, a recent study found that papers published in predatory journals, which often lack rigorous peer review, have little scientific impact. Around 60% of these papers hadn’t attracted any citations at all, and less than 3% received more than 10 citations [8]. As we rethink science publishing, there’s a growing need for a broader, more-transparent suite of metrics to judge journals beyond the traditional impact factor [9]. Researchers and institutions should consider these complexities when evaluating scholarly work and avoid relying solely on impact factors for assessing journal quality.

Recent Biggest Discoveries and advances in Parasitology (2024)

1. Antimalarial Efficacy of Ethanol Extract of Bridelia micrantha Stem Bark:

1. • Researchers investigated the antimalarial properties of an ethanol extract from Bridelia micrantha stem bark.
   • The study evaluated its efficacy against Plasmodium berghei-infected mice, providing insights into potential natural sources for antimalarial drug development [10].

2. Beninese Plant Extracts with Antiplasmodial Activity:

1. • Scientists in Benin explored plant extracts with antiplasmodial activity.
   • They identified new allele variants of Msp1 and Msp2 in Plasmodium falciparum, contributing to our understanding of malaria parasite diversity [11].

3. Ecoepidemiology of Chagas Disease in Southeastern Mexico:

1. • Researchers studied the ecoepidemiology of Chagas disease in a biological corridor in southeastern Mexico.
   • Their findings shed light on the risk factors associated with Chagas disease transmission in the region¹.

4. Giardia duodenalis Assemblages in Rural Western Kenya:

1. • A study in rural western Kenya investigated Giardia duodenalis assemblages.
   • The research explored associations with sources, signs, and symptoms, providing valuable insights into this common intestinal parasite [13].

5. Aqueous Extracts of Combretum nigricans for Filaricidal Properties:

1. • Scientists examined the filaricidal properties of aqueous extracts from Combretum nigricans.
   • The study focused on Onchocerca ochengi, a filarial nematode, and explored potential alternative treatments [14].

6. Ethnomedicinal Plants as Anthelmintic Agents in South Africa:

1. • A review article discussed ethnomedicinal plants as potential anthelmintic agents for controlling gastrointestinal nematodes in ruminants.
   • The study highlighted traditional knowledge and potential applications in South Africa [15].

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6. The impact-factors debate: the ISI’s uses and limits – Nature. https://www.nature.com/articles/415731a.pdf.
7. The diversifying nature of impact – Springer Nature. https://media.springernature.com/full/springer-cms/rest/v1/content/16138586/data/v2.
8. Chawla, Dalmeet Singh. “Predatory-journal papers have little scientific impact.” Nature(2020). https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-00031-6
9. Wouters, P., Sugimoto, C. R., Larivière, V., McVeigh, M. E., Pulverer, B., de Rijcke, S., & Waltman, L. (2019). Rethinking impact factors: better ways to judge a journal. Nature, 569(7758), 621-623. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-01643-3
10. Tako Djimefo Alex Kevin, Yamssi Cedric, Noumedem Anangmo Christelle Nadia, Tientcheu Noutong Jemimah Sandra, Mounvera Abdel Azizi, Ngouyamsa Nsapkain Aboubakar Sidiki, Gamago Nkadeu Guy-Armand, Mbohou Nchetnkou Christian, Essangui Same Estelle Géraldine, Tankoua-Tchounda Roméo, Vincent Khan Payne, Lehman Léopold Gustave, “Antimalarial Efficacy of Ethanol Extract of Bridelia micrantha Stem Bark against Plasmodium berghei-Infected Mice”, Journal of Parasitology Research, vol. 2024, Article ID 8821019, 10 pages, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/8821019
11. Hamirath O. Lagnika, Adandé A. Medjigbodo, Oswald Y. Djihinto, Helga M. Saïzonou, Wassiyath A. Mousse, Romaric Akoton, Laurette Djossou, Doris N. Vodounkpe, Latifou Lagnika, Luc S. Djogbénou, “Beninese Plant Extracts with Antiplasmodial Activity Select New Allele Variants Msp1 and Msp2in Plasmodium falciparum“, Journal of Parasitology Research, vol. 2024, Article ID 9980715, 8 pages, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/9980715
    12. Ingrid Yazmin Cruz-Alegría, Nancy Gabriela Santos-Hernández, Christian Ruiz-Castillejos, Juan Felipe Ruan-Soto, Adriana Moreno-Rodríguez, Any Laura Flores-Villegas, Javier Gutiérrez-Jiménez, Luis Arturo Hernández-Mijangos, Eduardo Estanislao Espinoza-Medinilla, Dolores Guadalupe Vidal-López, José Antonio De Fuentes-Vicente, “Ecoepidemiology of Chagas Disease in a Biological Corridor in Southeastern Mexico: A Promising Approach to Understand the Risk of Chagas Disease”, Journal of Parasitology Research, vol. 2024, Article ID 4775361, 9 pages, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/4775361
12. Erick Barasa, Briston Indieka, Nathan Shaviya, Ezra Osoro, Geofrey Maloba, Denis Mukhongo, Valentine Budambula, Tom Were, “Assemblages and Subassemblages of Giardia duodenalis in Rural Western, Kenya: Association with Sources, Signs, and Symptoms”, Journal of Parasitology Research, vol. 2024, Article ID 1180217, 8 pages, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/1180217
13. Banserne Brey Ignagali, Borris Rosnay Galani Tietcheu, Theodore Betrosse, Blaise Kamaya, Dieudonne Ndjonka, “In Vitro Filaricidal Properties of Aqueous Extracts of Combretum nigricans (Combretaceae) on Onchocerca ochengi (Onchocercidae)”, Journal of Parasitology Research, vol. 2024, Article ID 2119056, 11 pages, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/2119056
14. Lindokuhle Christopher Mhlongo, Cresswell Mseleku, Thando Tenza, Sylvester Werekeh Fomum, Lyndy Joy McGaw, Abubeker Hassen, Ignatius Verla Nsahlai, “A Review of Ethnomedicinal Plants as Potential Anthelmintic Agents to Alternatively Control Gastrointestinal Nematodes of Ruminants in South Africa”, Journal of Parasitology Research, vol. 2024, Article ID 7955692, 11 pages, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/7955692

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