World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Experimental Parasitology
H-index 17

Experimental Parasitology

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Animal Science and Veterinary 67 69 74 13
Microbiology 166 24 41 13

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 175
Documents by Best Scientists*: 190
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 4
SCIMAGO H-index: 88
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.414
Impact Factor: 1.6

Overview

Top Research Topics at Experimental Parasitology?

Experimental Parasitology generally zeroes in on subjects such as Biochemistry, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular biology and Virology. The in-depth study on Biochemistry also explores topics in the intersecting field of Trypanosoma cruzi. The presentations discussing Immunology offer insights in topics such as Immune system, Immunity, Schistosoma mansoni, Helminths and Parasitemia.

It explores studies in Schistosoma mansoni as part of the wider topic of Schistosomiasis. The concepts on Microbiology presented in Experimental Parasitology can also apply to other research fields, including In vitro and Leishmania. The study on In vitro presented is investigated in conjunction with research in In vivo.

While Molecular biology is the focus of it, it also provided insights into the studies of Complementary DNA, Gene expression, Gene and Recombinant DNA. The Gene study featured falls within the wider field of Genetics. The study of Virology encompasses disciplines such as Antigen, as well as fields such as Monoclonal antibody, all of which overlap with one another.

  • Biochemistry (22.26%)
  • Immunology (19.57%)
  • Microbiology (19.33%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Isolation of salivarian trypanosomes from man and other mammals using DEAE-cellulose. (1228 citations)
  • Anticoccidial drugs: lesion scoring techniques in battery and floor-pen experiments with chickens. (1018 citations)
  • Molecular epidemiology of cryptosporidiosis: an update. (788 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Experimental Parasitology:

The published papers are organized to reinforce research efforts on Biochemistry, Microbiology, Virology, Immunology and Molecular biology. The featured Virology studies in the journal publications mainly concentrate on Antigen but also cover areas of interest in Monoclonal antibody. While Molecular biology is the focus of the journal publications, it also provides insights into the studies of Gene and Polymerase chain reaction.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Enzyme
  • Internal medicine
  • Gene

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The discussions in the journal mainly cover the fields of Microbiology, In vitro, Pharmacology, Trypanosoma cruzi and In vivo. While it focused on Microbiology, it was also able to explore topics like Chemokine, Monoclonal antibody, Antigen and Virulence. The In vitro works featured in Experimental Parasitology incorporate elements from Immunofluorescence, Molecular biology, Amastigote and Echinococcus granulosus.

The studies on Molecular biology discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Agar plate, Palestine and Locus (genetics). The research on Trypanosoma cruzi tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Intracellular parasite, Chagas disease, Mitochondrial permeability transition pore, Arginine kinase and Parasitemia. The study on Cytotoxic T cell presented in the journal intersects with the topics under Virology.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Carbohydrate metabolism in trypanosomatids: New insights revealing novel complexity, diversity and species-unique features. (6 citations)
  • Berberine: A nematocidal alkaloid from Argemone mexicana against Strongyloides venezuelensis (5 citations)
  • Cryptosporidium abrahamseni n. sp. (Apicomplexa: Cryptosporidiiae) from red-eye tetra (Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae). (4 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Experimental Parasitology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Una Ryan (58 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Wanderley de Souza (38 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Silvia Gonzalez Monteiro (38 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Masamichi Aikawa (35 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Rongchang Yang (33 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Experimental Parasitology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • National Institutes of Health (256 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (209 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of São Paulo (149 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (142 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (110 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 1.56% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 19.05% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 1.59% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 11.11% of all publications and 68.25% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Top Publications

  • How globalization and climate change could affect foodborne parasites.

    Edoardo Pozio

    (2020)
    66 Citations
  • Berberine: A nematocidal alkaloid from Argemone mexicana against Strongyloides venezuelensis

    Joel H. Elizondo-Luévano;Rocío Castro-Ríos;Julio López-Abán;Oscar Gorgojo-Galindo

    (2021)
    49 Citations
  • Updating the application of Metarhizium anisopliae to control cattle tick Rhipicephalus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae).

    Walter O. Beys-da-Silva;Rafael L. Rosa;Markus Berger;Caio J.B. Coutinho-Rodrigues

    (2020)
    46 Citations
  • Economic impact of predominant ticks and tick-borne diseases on Indian dairy production systems

    (2022)
    42 Citations
  • Cryptosporidium abrahamseni n. sp. (Apicomplexa: Cryptosporidiiae) from red-eye tetra (Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae).

    Alireza Zahedi;Samuel J. Bolland;Charlotte L. Oskam;Una Ryan

    (2021)
    33 Citations
  • Cryptosporidium bollandi n. sp. (Apicomplexa: Cryptosporidiiae) from angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) and Oscar fish (Astronotus ocellatus).

    Samuel J. Bolland;Alireza Zahedi;Charlotte Oskam;Brian Murphy

    (2020)
    31 Citations
  • Metformin-coated silver nanoparticles exhibit anti-acanthamoebic activities against both trophozoite and cyst stages.

    Ayaz Anwar;Akshinee Soomaroo;Areeba Anwar;Ruqaiyyah Siddiqui

    (2020)
    23 Citations

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring Animal Science and Veterinary studies opens up a range of related career options that integrate animal care with broader health and nutrition fields. For those passionate about working with animals, several animal degree programs offer specialized knowledge and hands-on experience to prepare students for various roles in animal welfare, research, and management. Learn more about these opportunities through animal degree options.

Healthcare pathways closely related to veterinary science also include nursing and dietetics, fields that emphasize holistic care. Many professionals choose to advance their careers with affordable rn to bsn online programs, offering flexible routes for registered nurses to gain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree remotely.

For those interested in research or academic leadership, pursuing online phd nursing programs can provide advanced expertise in healthcare practices, often relevant to veterinary public health challenges. Additionally, considering a career in animal nutrition could be complemented by exploring top-ranked dietitian master's programs.

By combining these interdisciplinary studies, students and professionals can build comprehensive skill sets that enhance animal health, human wellness, and environmental sustainability in their future careers.

Best Scientists Contributing to This Journal

Recently Published Articles