About the Journal

The Indian Journal of Veterinary Pathology (IJVP) is a quarterly peer-reviewed journal officially published by the Indian Association of Veterinary Pathologists (IAVP). IJVP publication was started in 1976 and its founder editor was Prof. P.K.R. Iyer. From 1976-90, every year one issue was brought out. Since 1991, two issues / year (June and December) were published by efforts of Dr M.C. Prasad. In 2013, Dr R.V.S. Pawaiya, new Chief Editor took a bold step to bringing out four issues of IJVP annually (March, June, September and December). He gave new look to Journal and online publication was also started. The issues from 2004 are uploaded and available in IAVP website. In the year 2010 NAAS impact factor of journal was 4.6 (S. No. 704, J. Id I050). NAAS rating w.e.f. 2017 is 5.48. Its Indian Citation Index Research Impact Indicator is 0.038.

Focus and Scope of Journal:

The Journal is the official publication of the Association intended for publishing scientific review articles, research papers, short communications, thesis abstracts, book reviews and association news (conference proceedings, awards and honors, new appointments, promotions, obituaries etc.) for advancing the knowledge of pathology. The Journal also provide rapid publication in other formats, including editorials, review articles and other features on current topics, both contributed and solicited. We accept manuscripts covering studies related to pathology including morbid anatomy, surgical pathology, clinical pathology, immunopathology, molecular pathology, patho-epidemiology, diagnostic cytopathology and haematology that advance basic and translational knowledge of the occurrence, pathogenesis, classification, diagnosis, and mechanisms of animal and avian diseases.

Peer Review Policy:

All manuscripts received are duly acknowledged. The Editors review all submitted manuscripts initially. Manuscripts with insufficient originality, serious scientific and technical flaws or lack of a significant message are rejected. Priority is determined by the Editors' assessment of the manuscript relative to other papers being considered. A manuscript may be returned to the authors without peer review if Editors find it inappropriate for publication in this Journal. For manuscripts accepted for external review, the Chief Editor assigns manuscripts to the Editor and, in consultation, will solicit reviewers. The Journal prefers to conduct a blinded peer-review process, which is kept completely confidential. It is considered a violation of this confidentiality if authors identify or attempt to communicate directly with peer reviewers regarding their manuscripts. Each manuscript is also assigned to a member of the editorial team, who based on the comments from the reviewers takes a final decision on the manuscript. The reviewer comments and Editor's recommendation are evaluated by the Chief Editor for disposition and transmittal to the authors. The contributors will be informed about the reviewers' comments and acceptance/rejection of manuscript. Every effort is made to complete the review process within 60 days of the date received. A number of worthy manuscripts may be rejected based on the priority of the journal.