Food and Waterborne Parasitology
Impact Factor & Key Scientometrics

I. Basic Journal Info

Country

United States

Journal ISSN: 24056766

Publisher: Elsevier Inc.

History: 2015-2021

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Scope/Description:

Food and Waterborne Parasitology publishes high quality papers containing original research findings investigative reports and scientific proceedings on parasites which are transmitted to humans via the consumption of food or water.The relevant parasites include protozoa nematodes cestodes and trematodes which are transmitted by food or water and capable of infecting humans. Pertinent food includes products of animal or plant origin which are domestic or wild and consumed by humans. Animals and plants from both terrestrial and aquatic sources are included as well as studies related to potable and other types of water which serve to harbor perpetuate or disseminate food and waterborne parasites.Studies dealing with prevalence transmission epidemiology risk assessment and mitigation including control measures and test methodologies for parasites in food and water are of particular interest.Evidence of the emergence of such parasites and interactions among domestic animals wildlife and humans are of interest. The impact of parasites on the health and welfare of humans is viewed as very important and within scope of the journal. Manuscripts with scientifically generated information on associations between food and waterborne parasitic diseases and lifestyle culture and economies are also welcome. Studies involving animal experiments must meet the International Guiding Principles for Biomedical Research Involving Animals as issued by the Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences.