Journal decision profile

Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease

Medicine · Immunology and Microbiology

Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 3.1, ranking Q1 in Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health and 1 other subfield. Two-year citation average from OpenAlex data, updated August 2026.

Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing InstituteSwitzerlandeISSN 2414-6366
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Journal Metrics Score
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Journal Metrics ScoreThe raw score is citations received in the latest complete year by works from the two previous years, divided by the number of those works. It is calculated from OpenAlex open data (CC0) and is not a percentage grade.
2026
3.1

Journal Metrics Score 2026 · 2021–2024 window citedness 3.77.

Submission-to-acceptance
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Submission-to-acceptanceCalendar days between the received and accepted dates reported in recent PubMed records. This interval includes editorial handling and author revisions, so it is not time to first decision or pure peer-review time.
PUBMED
48 daysmedian

Middle 50%: 37–70 days

99 of 100 PubMed-indexed articles · 99% coverage · 2024–2025

Indicative APC
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Indicative APCThis journal-level estimate comes from the OpenAlex source record. It is not a verified quote and may exclude taxes, waivers, society discounts, or article-type charges. Check the journal's official website before deciding.
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$2,227

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Journal decision profile

Each spoke is a 0–100 percentile within a comparable journal cohort—not a percentage grade or a single black-box rating.

Relative profile

Metrics ScoreThe raw 2026 Journal Metrics Score is the recent two-year citation average shown above. The radar converts it to a 0–100 cohort percentile: farther out means a higher score than more comparable journals. It is not a percentage grade.iSource outputThe raw rank compares lifetime output inside the journal’s leading-topic source set. The radar then compares that rank position across Decision Profile journals in the same primary OpenAlex field; when that field has too few profiles, it uses the broader profile set. Farther out means relatively more output, not better research quality.iTop 10% shareThe share of recent papers in the global top 10% for citations after comparing papers of the same type, publication year, and subfield. The radar converts that share to a 0–100 cohort percentile; it does not predict how a new paper will perform.iMedian FWCICitation performance of the middle recent paper after field, year, and work type are considered. A raw FWCI of 1.0 is the expected citation level for comparable papers; the radar shows its 0–100 cohort percentile.iSubmission-to-acceptanceCalendar days from the received date to the accepted date in recent PubMed records. This includes editorial handling and author revisions, so it is not the time to first decision and not pure peer-review time. The radar uses a 0–100 cohort percentile with shorter observed timing plotted farther out; it does not measure review quality.iOutput volumeAverage works published per year in the recent analysis window, converted to a 0–100 cohort percentile. Farther out means the journal publishes more papers; it does not mean those papers are better.i
Cost is intentionally excluded. Missing APC data is never converted to a zero-dollar fee or a fabricated cost score.

Raw values behind the shape

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Metrics Score
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Metrics ScoreThe 2026 raw Journal Metrics Score shown above. The bar is its 0–100 percentile within the radar's comparable journal cohort; it is not a percentage score.
3.12026 · OPENALEX
Source output rank
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Source output rankThis lifetime journal-wide output rank compares works published by the OpenAlex source with sources associated with the journal’s leading topic. More output does not mean higher quality.
#177 / 3,017LIFETIME OUTPUT
Highly cited papers
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Highly cited papersShare of recent works in the global top 10% for citations after comparing papers of the same type, publication year, and subfield.
19.5%FIELD-NORMALIZED TOP 10%
Field-normalized impact
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Field-normalized impactCitation performance of the middle recent paper after field, year, and work type are considered. A raw FWCI of 1.0 is the expected level for comparable work.
1.11MEDIAN FWCI
Submission-to-acceptance
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Submission-to-acceptanceReceived-to-accepted calendar days from qualified PubMed records. It includes editorial handling and author revisions; it is not time to first decision or pure peer-review time.
48 daysIQR 37–70 DAYS
Recent output
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Recent outputAverage works published per year across the complete analysis window. This is a volume measure, not a quality score.
375 / yr2021–2024 AVG
Field-normalized top 10% share19.5%

293 of 1,501 works · same type, year & subfield

Field-normalized top 1% share1.3%

20 works · same type, year & subfield

Median FWCI1.11×

Above field-year expectation

Source output rank#177

of 3,017 topic-associated OpenAlex sources by lifetime output

What does Median FWCI mean?

FWCI compares papers with the same publication year, type, and field. 1.0 is the world average; above 1.0 is above expectation. This journal's median is 1.11, so its typical recent paper runs about 11% above its field benchmark.

What does Top 10% Share mean?

19.5% of recent papers rank in the global top 10% after field normalization. This is easier to compare across specialties than raw citation totals.

Publishing pattern

Publication volume and article mix

Volume is separated from citation accumulation so newer papers are not presented as weaker simply because they are newer.

Works published by year

OpenAlex source records · 2016–2025

82016
652017
1332018
1422019
1912020
2112021
4732022
5042023
3132024
3542025

Recent work-type mix

1,501 OpenAlex works · 2021–2024

Article93.2%
Review6%
Erratum0.5%
Paratext0.2%
Editorial0.1%
OpenAlex article is broader than “original research.” PubMed Publication Types can add case-report and clinical-study detail.
Fit signals

Topics and research coverage

OpenAlex topics show the research communities this journal serves.

Leading OpenAlex topics

2021–2024 works
Mosquito-borne diseases and control159
Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology114
Parasites and Host Interactions89
Malaria Research and Control85
Research on Leishmaniasis Studies70
Leptospirosis research and findings50
Trypanosoma species research and implications41
HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions38
COVID-19 epidemiological studies37
Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria32
Methodology: OpenAlex snapshot 2026-08-12. FWCI, percentile badges, topics, and type mix use 1,501 works published 2021–2024. Radar normalization is versioned in the cached profile, and no cost score is assigned without reliable APC data.

Subject Category Quartiles

Quartiles computed within each OpenAlex subfield
CategoryQuartile
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthQ1
ParasitologyQ1
Infectious DiseasesQ2

Is Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease a good journal?

Yes. A Q1 journal by citation data

Yes. By citation data, Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease is a strong journal: it is Q1 in Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health and 1 other subfield and ranks #1,368 of 6,272 Medicine journals by Journal Metrics Score (top 22%). Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 3.1. Recent papers took a median of 48 days from submission to acceptance, according to PubMed dates. OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $2,227 USD. OpenAlex classifies its papers in subfields including Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Parasitology, and Infectious Diseases, so check that your topic fits its scope.

Best quartile
Q1
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Rank in Medicine
#1,368 of 6,272
Top 22%
2026 Journal Metrics Score
3.1
Acceptance rate
Not published
By the journal or publisher
Submission to acceptance
48 days
Median, PubMed records
Open access fee (APC)
$2,227
OpenAlex, verify with the journal
Papers published in 2025
354
OpenAlex works

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Q1
Subfield Quartile
B4
CAS Block

Ranking and source check

#1,368
of 6,272 Medicine field journals
#1,343
among Q1 Medicine journals

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Journal Details

OpenAlex Works
2,613
H-Index
68
Fully Open Access
Yes
Recent OA Works
2,602
Subject Areas
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthParasitologyInfectious Diseases

Source: the current OpenAlex source record. OpenAlex works can include multiple work types. Fully Open Access is a source-level flag. Recent OA Works is summed from OpenAlex's counts_by_year series (up to the latest ten years); it is not a lifetime OA percentage. Any APC shown here is an indicative OpenAlex value—verify current charges on the journal's official website.

How to submit to Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease

  1. 1

    Check the scope

    OpenAlex classifies Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease's papers in subfields including Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Parasitology, and Infectious Diseases. Read the aims and scope page and a few recent papers close to your topic before you prepare the manuscript.

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    Follow the author guidelines

    Article types, word and figure limits, reference style, and the required statements (data availability, ethics, conflicts of interest, author contributions) are set by the journal. Prepare the cover letter and files to match them.

    Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease homepage ↗
  3. 3

    Submit through SuSy

    MDPI journals take submissions through SuSy, MDPI's submission system, reached from the Submit button on the journal website.

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  4. 4

    Plan for costs

    OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $2,227 USD for this open-access journal. Check the current fee, waivers, and any institutional agreement on the journal website.

  5. 5

    Know what to expect

    Recent accepted papers took a median of 48 days from submission to acceptance, including revisions (PubMed dates). Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease does not publish an acceptance rate.

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Common questions about Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease

Is Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease a good journal?

Yes. By citation data, Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease is a strong journal: it is Q1 in Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health and 1 other subfield and ranks #1,368 of 6,272 Medicine journals by Journal Metrics Score (top 22%). Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 3.1. Recent papers took a median of 48 days from submission to acceptance, according to PubMed dates. OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $2,227 USD. OpenAlex classifies its papers in subfields including Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Parasitology, and Infectious Diseases, so check that your topic fits its scope.

What is Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease's Journal Metrics Score in 2026?

Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 3.1, from the August 2026 data release. The score is a two-year citation average computed from OpenAlex (CC0) data: citations received in the most recent complete year to works published in the two prior years, divided by the number of those works.

What is the acceptance rate of Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease?

We have not found an official acceptance rate published by Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease or its publisher, and Journal Metrics does not estimate one because submission counts are not public. What recent PubMed records do show is speed: accepted papers took a median of 48 days from submission to acceptance. To judge selectivity, compare Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease's quartile and score with similar journals, or ask the editorial office.

What quartile is Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease in?

Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease's best quartile is Q1. By OpenAlex subfield: Q1 in Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health; Q1 in Parasitology; Q2 in Infectious Diseases. Quartiles rank journals by Journal Metrics Score within each subfield.

Is the Journal Metrics Score the same as other journal citation metrics?

No. Journal Metrics computes the score independently from OpenAlex open data. Other providers use different citation databases, document types, and counting rules, so their published figures for Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease will not match this score exactly. Compare journals using one source at a time.

How long does Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease take from submission to acceptance?

Across 99 recent PubMed records with both dates, Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease took a median of 48 days from submission to acceptance; the middle half took 37–70 days. This interval includes editorial handling and revisions, so it is not the time to a first decision.

How much does it cost to publish in Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease?

OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $2,227 USD for Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease. This journal-level estimate may exclude taxes, waivers, discounts, or article-type fees, so confirm the current charge on the journal's website.

Which journals are alternatives to Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease?

Comparable journals include Pathogens and Global Health, Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, and Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine. Compare their scores, acceptance times, and costs in the recommended alternatives on this page before choosing where to submit.

How do I submit a paper to Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease?

MDPI journals take submissions through SuSy, MDPI's submission system, reached from the Submit button on the journal website. Before submitting, check the scope, follow the author guidelines for article type, length, and required statements, and prepare a cover letter. Accepted papers took a median of 48 days from submission to acceptance in recent PubMed records.

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