Journal of Fish Diseases

Journal of Fish Diseases
Title	Journal of Fish Diseases
Discipline	Aquatic veterinary science
Abbreviation	J. Fish Dis.
Publisher	Wiley-Blackwell
History	1977–present
Frequency	Monthly
Impact	2.0
Impact-year	2023
Issn	0140-7775

Journal of Fish Diseases. The Journal of Fish Diseases is a peer-reviewed monthly periodical covering diseases of finfish and shellfish, with emphasis on pathology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. The journal serves researchers and practitioners affiliated with institutions such as the European Association of Fish Pathologists, World Organisation for Animal Health, Food and Agriculture Organization, and fisheries agencies in countries including United Kingdom, United States, Norway, Japan, and Chile.

History

Established in 1977 during a period of expanding aquaculture development linked to programs by the Food and Agriculture Organization and research at institutions like the Institute of Aquaculture, University of Stirling and the Sea Fisheries Research Institute (South Africa), the journal emerged alongside conferences such as the European Fish Disease Workshop and collaborations with the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea. Over decades the journal paralleled milestones in aquaculture policy involving organizations such as the European Commission, research outputs from the Scottish Association for Marine Science, and the rise of commercial aquaculture enterprises in Norway and Chile. Editorial leadership and contributions have included scientists affiliated with the University of Stirling, University of Glasgow, University of Bergen, University of British Columbia, and the National Institute of Aquatic Resources (Denmark).

Scope and Content

The journal publishes original research, short communications, reviews, and case reports on infectious diseases, parasitology, mycology, bacteriology, virology, immunology, toxicology, and pathology affecting aquaculture species. Articles commonly address pathogens such as Vibrio anguillarum, Piscirickettsia salmonis, Infectious salmon anaemia virus, Viral haemorrhagic septicemia virus, and parasites like Ichthyophthirius multifiliis and Myxobolus cerebralis, and link to diagnostic practices used at laboratories such as the Veterinary Laboratories Agency (UK), National Veterinary Services Laboratories (USDA), and university diagnostic services at the University of Stirling and Aarhus University. The journal also engages with applied topics relevant to regulators such as the European Medicines Agency and industry stakeholders including major producers in Norway and Chile.

Editorial and Publication Details

Published by Wiley-Blackwell, the journal operates under an editorial board composed of editors and associate editors based at institutions like the University of Bergen, University of Glasgow, University of Stirling, University of Tasmania, and the Institute of Aquaculture (UK). The peer-review process follows standards comparable to journals indexed alongside titles from publishers such as Elsevier, Springer Nature, and SAGE Publications. The journal appears monthly, accepts manuscripts in English, and implements policies consistent with guidelines from organizations like the Committee on Publication Ethics and indexing requirements of databases managed by Clarivate, PubMed, and Scopus.

Abstracting and Indexing

The journal is indexed or abstracted in major bibliographic services used by researchers at institutions including the National Center for Biotechnology Information, Web of Science Group, and Elsevier platforms. Inclusion in indexing services aligns it with other titles evaluated by Journal Citation Reports and databases maintained by Clarivate Analytics, EMBASE (Elsevier), and Scopus (Elsevier). Presence in these services facilitates literature retrieval by scientists working at centers such as the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, the University of Stirling, Aarhus University, and the Wageningen University & Research.

Impact and Reception

Citations and impact metrics reported by services such as Journal Citation Reports and platforms used by scholars at Google Scholar reflect the journal’s role in disseminating work on emergent pathogens, vaccine trials, and diagnostic method development. The title is frequently cited in policy and technical reports produced by the Food and Agriculture Organization, the World Organisation for Animal Health, national veterinary agencies including the Veterinary Laboratories Agency (UK), and academic reviews from universities such as the University of British Columbia and University of Tasmania. The journal’s readership includes researchers, veterinarians, and regulatory scientists engaged with conferences like the International Symposium on Fish Immunology and regional meetings hosted by the European Association of Fish Pathologists.

Notable Articles and Contributions

Notable contributions include original descriptions and follow-up studies on pathogens and disease syndromes that influenced control programs in commercial aquaculture. Key reports published in the journal have informed management of diseases caused by agents such as Piscirickettsia salmonis, Infectious pancreatic necrosis virus, and Renibacterium salmoninarum, and have been cited alongside foundational work from laboratories at the University of Stirling, University of Bergen, and the National Veterinary Services Laboratories (USDA). The journal has also published methodological advances in histopathology, molecular diagnostics (PCR) used in studies from groups at Aarhus University and Wageningen University & Research, and vaccine efficacy trials relevant to producers in Norway, Chile, and Scotland.

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