Journals in Parasitology and Insect Science
Explore our comprehensive selection of journals covering parasitology and insect science, spanning foundational research to applied sciences.
Welcome to Elsevier’s Parasitology and Insect Science journal collection
Our Editors are recognized leaders in their respective fields, passionate about advancing knowledge in parasitology and insect science. They are eager to review your research for potential publication, helping you share your discoveries with a global community of scientists. Elsevier supports authors through a diverse portfolio of journals, offering a variety of publishing models, scopes, and strong citation metrics to maximize the impact of your work.
Elsevier collaborates with prominent societies and experts in parasitology and entomology, ensuring rigorous peer review and broad dissemination. All journals are hosted on ScienceDirect, providing your research with unparalleled visibility to millions of researchers worldwide and increasing its influence in the field.
Our journals
Explore our comprehensive selection of journals covering parasitology and insect science, spanning foundational research to applied sciences. From Acta Tropica and International Journal for Parasitology to Current Research in Insect Science and Journal of Insect Physiology, our collection addresses a broad spectrum of topics including vector-borne diseases, parasite biology, molecular mechanisms, insect physiology, biological control, pesticide biochemistry, and much more. Stay informed and connected with the latest scientific advances shaping parasitology and insect science today.
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Society news
At Elsevier, we believe in the power of partnerships.
We are committed to helping societies realize their mission and to advancing progress within their communities. Elsevier continues to be the partner of choice for prominent societies in parasitology and entomology. Learn about some of our valued society partnerships and exciting new society agreements.
British Society for Parasitology
Elsevier is pleased to announce a new partnership between the British Society for Parasitology (BSP) and 11 Elsevier parasitology journals, which is aimed at advancing parasitology research and fostering professional growth within the parasitology research community. As of 2026, Elsevier will sponsor the BSP Annual Meeting and together with the Society will co-organise a series of publishing and professional development workshops, prioritizing mentorship of early career researchers in scientific publishing and promoting inclusion and equity. Together, we reaffirm our shared commitment to scientific excellence and to ensuring broad and equitable access to knowledge in scholarly publishing.
Equity in Parasitology (EQUIP) Scholarship
Elsevier is proud to continue our partnership with EQUIP to support parasitology researchers as a sponsor of the Equity in Parasitology (EQUIP) Scholarship—a strategic award designed to support women scientists from low and middle-income countries (LMICs) to attend international parasitology conferences.
European Federation of Parasitologists
As of January 1, 2026, Food and Waterborne Parasitology underwent a change in ownership, transferring from the International Association for Food and Waterborne Parasitology (IAFWP) to the European Federation of Parasitologists (EFP)—a federation with 31 Member Societies representing over 6,000 parasitologists, all over Europe, and beyond. Elsevier is delighted to continue its collaboration with EFP, supporting the journal’s ongoing mission to publish high-quality research. Read the announcement here.
International Federation for Tropical Medicine
Elsevier has a strong partnership with the International Federation for Tropical Medicine (IFTM) which promotes global collaboration in tropical medicine, and is proud to be an affiliate of their official journal, One Health.
Japanese Society of Parasitology
Elsevier is proud to partner with the Japanese Society of Parasitology which aims to promote academic research, development, and the dissemination of parasitology, through conferences and journal publications, in the publication their official journal, Parasitology International.
The Australian Society for Parasitology
Elsevier has a long-standing and valued partnership with The Australian Society for Parasitology which supports parasitology research in Australia and around the world. The Australian Society for Parasitology is a sponsor of International Journal for Parasitology, International Journal for Parasitology: Drugs and Drug Resistance and International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife.
World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology (WAAVP)
Elsevier is proud to partner with the largest international veterinary parasitology organization in the world, World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology (WAAVP), in the publication of their official journal, Veterinary Parasitology.
World Federation of Parasitologists
Elsevier is proud to partner with the World Federation of Parasitologists (WFP), which aims to unite those engaged in the study of parasites and to present forums for international exchange of information and ideas, in the publication of Parasite Epidemiology and Control.
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