Nigerian Journal of Parasitology

Aims & Scope

The Journal is devoted primarily to pure and applied research and provides a medium for the publication of investigations in all aspects of Parasitology.

The Journal will publish original research and technical studies carried out in the country, as well as works and documents from foreigners which are of interest to Nigeria.

The Nigerian Journal of Parasitology publishes original research works on Parasitology (epidemiology, vector biology, public health, disease prevention, molecular and biochemical parasitology, drug test, diagnostics parasitology, control, socio medicine and international health).

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.130

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q4

h-index

Year	Value
2024	6

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	26375

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	25

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Immunology and Microbiology and Medicine, 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.

• Epidemiological mapping of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis for intervention strategies in Nigeria

  Citation: 11

  Authors: F., O.J., N., D.A., I.A., E., S.M., I.A., U., R., S.M., A., W., C., A., A., K., B., S., R., G.O., G.A.

• Sero-prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen among pregnant women attending Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Nigeria

  Citation: 11

  Authors: S A, MB, SN

• Editorial: Tungiasis in the past and present: A dire need for intervention

  Citation: 9

  Authors: J, U S

• Spatial patterns of soil-transmitted helminths in soil environment around Ibadan, an endemic area in south-west Nigeria

  Citation: 9

  Authors: A.A., D.A., O.F.

• Urinary Schistosomiasis and Primary Evidence of Female Genital Schistosomiasis among Pupils in Nsugbe Community, Anambra State, Nigeria

  Citation: 7

  Authors: O.B., C.E., S.O., B.C., D.N., E.M.

• Prevalence of <i>falciparum</i> malaria amongst pregnant women in Aba South Local Government Area, Abia State, Nigeria

  Citation: 7

  Authors: B.U, C.C., E.C., E.N., F.U., O. P., A.C.

• Human water contact activities and associated urogenital schistosomiasis in Nkalagu Community, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

  Citation: 7

  Authors: D.E., E.N., C.A., G.A., N.B.

• Intestinal helminth infections among primary school pupils in Ekwulumili Community, Nnewi South Local Government Area, Anambra State

  Citation: 6

  Authors: A.E., J.U., G.C., C, P.U., M.O.

• Prevalence of gastro-intestinal helminths in school children in Mbaukwu, Anambra State, Nigeria

  Citation: 6

  Authors: MO, P U, C I, G O

• Prevalence of coccidiosis in chickens at three poultry farms at Minna, Niger State, Nigeria

  Citation: 5

  Authors: S.S., E.O., I.C.J., C.A., S.C., E.D.

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