Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science

Aims & Scope

Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science (JAAWS) publishes articles on methods of experimentation, husbandry, and care that demonstrably enhance the welfare of nonhuman animals in various settings.

For administrative purposes, manuscripts are categorized into the following four content areas: welfare issues arising in laboratory, farm, companion animal, and wildlife/zoo settings.

Manuscripts of up to 7,000 words are accepted that present new empirical data or a reevaluation of available data, conceptual or theoretical analysis, or demonstrations relating to some issue of animal welfare science.

JAAWS also publishes brief research reports of up to 3,500 words that consist of (1) pilot studies, (2) descriptions of innovative practices, (3) studies of interest to a particular region, or (4) studies done by scholars who are new to the field or new to academic publishing.

In addition, JAAWS publishes book reviews and literature reviews by invitation only.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.1
2024	1.40

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12722

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	232

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.446

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	54

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences and Veterinary, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Behavioral Reasons for Relinquishment of Dogs and Cats to 12 Shelters

  Citation: 412

  Authors: Mo D., Jennifer, Rebecca, Lori, John C., Phillip H., Janet M.

• Human and Animal Factors Related to Relinquishment of Dogs and Cats in 12 Selected Animal Shelters in the United States

  Citation: 328

  Authors: M.D., John G., Janet M., Philip H., Rebecca, Suzanne

• Characteristics of Shelter-Relinquished Animals and Their Owners Compared With Animals and Their Owners in U.S. Pet-Owning Households

  Citation: 245

  Authors: John C., M. D., Mike, Janet M., Philip H., Jennifer M.

• Visitors' Effects on the Welfare of Animals in the Zoo: A Review

  Citation: 163

  Authors: Gareth

• Reasons for Relinquishment of Companion Animals in U.S. Animal Shelters: Selected Health and Personal Issues

  Citation: 161

  Authors: Janet M., Mo D., John G., Philip H.

• The Use of Positive Reinforcement Training Techniques to Enhance the Care, Management, and Welfare of Primates in the Laboratory

  Citation: 160

  Authors: Gail E., Mollie A., Steven J.

• Prediction of Adoption Versus Euthanasia Among Dogs and Cats in a California Animal Shelter

  Citation: 142

  Authors: Merry, Philip H., Lynette A.

• Returning a Recently Adopted Companion Animal: Adopters' Reasons for and Reactions to the Failed Adoption Experience

  Citation: 131

  Authors: Elsie R.

• Characteristics of Relinquished Dogs and Their Owners at 14 Rehoming Centers in the United Kingdom

  Citation: 126

  Authors: Gillian, David, Dirk U.

• What Happens to Shelter Dogs? An Analysis of Data for 1 Year From Three Australian Shelters

  Citation: 124

  Authors: Linda C., Pauleen C., Grahame J.

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