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EFSA Journal

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

3.22

h-Index

2024-2025

 159

Rank

2024-2025

 4057

SJR

2024-2025

 1.111

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title EFSA Journal
Abbreviation EFSA J.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Animal Science and Zoology (Q1); Food Science (Q1); Parasitology (Q1); Plant Science (Q1); Veterinary (miscellaneous) (Q1); Microbiology (Q2)
h-index 159
Overall Rank/Ranking 4057
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 1.111
Impact Score 3.22
Publisher Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 18314732
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 2003-2025




About EFSA Journal


EFSA Journal is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q1); Food Science (Q1); Parasitology (Q1); Plant Science (Q1); Veterinary (miscellaneous) (Q1); Microbiology (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of EFSA Journal is 4057. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.111. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 159. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of EFSA Journal journal is 18314732. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. EFSA Journal is cited by a total of 4932 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


EFSA Journal Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of EFSA Journal is 3.22, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. EFSA Journal IF is decreased by a factor of 0.04 and approximate percentage change is -1.23% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a falling trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

EFSA Journal Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of EFSA Journal is 3.22. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of EFSA Journal. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3.22
2023 3.26
2022 3.31
2021 2.89
2020 3.22
2019 2.67
2018 3.52
2017 2.60
2016 1.75
2015 1.71
2014 1.53

EFSA Journal h-index


  Table Setting

EFSA Journal has an h-index of 159. It means 159 articles of this journal have more than 159 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




EFSA Journal ISSN


The ISSN of EFSA Journal is 18314732. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

EFSA Journal Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of EFSA Journal is 4057. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.111. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of EFSA Journal by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.111
2023 0.889
2022 0.852
2021 0.943
2020 1.076
2019 0.764
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014

Ranking of EFSA Journal by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 4057
2023 5343
2022 5436
2021 4459
2020 3919
2019 6267
2018 32232
2017 32991
2016 32699
2015 32347
2014 31740

EFSA Journal Publisher


Table Setting

EFSA Journal is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2003-2025. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of EFSA Journal is EFSA J.. This abbreviation ('EFSA J.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in EFSA Journal


If your research field is/are related to Animal Science and Zoology (Q1); Food Science (Q1); Parasitology (Q1); Plant Science (Q1); Veterinary (miscellaneous) (Q1); Microbiology (Q2), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the EFSA Journal?

EFSA Journal latest impact IF is 3.22. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 3.52 (2018) and 1.53 (2014), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 2.7 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the EFSA Journal?

The EFSA Journal has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.111, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 1.111 in 2024 and the lowest being in 2018. Furthermore, the average SJR of the EFSA Journal over the previous 11-year period stands at 2.7.


What's the latest h-index of the EFSA Journal?

The latest h-index of the EFSA Journal is 159.


Who's the publisher of the EFSA Journal?

The EFSA Journal is published by the Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd, with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the EFSA Journal?

The EFSA Journal is currently ranked 4057 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 3919 in 2020 and its lowest position of 32991 in 2017.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the EFSA Journal?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the EFSA Journal is EFSA J..


Is the "EFSA Journal" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

EFSA Journal is classified as a journal that the Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the EFSA Journal?

The EFSA Journal encompasses the following areas:

  • Animal Science and Zoology
  • Food Science
  • Parasitology
  • Plant Science
  • Veterinary (miscellaneous)
  • Microbiology

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the EFSA Journal?

The EFSA Journal is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 18314732.


What's the best quartile of the EFSA Journal?

The best quartile for the EFSA Journal is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the EFSA Journal?

The EFSA Journal coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2003-2025.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of EFSA Journal

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3.22
2023 3.26
2022 3.31
2021 2.89
2020 3.22
2019 2.67
2018 3.52
2017 2.60
2016 1.75
2015 1.71
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