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Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases

Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases is an international, peer-reviewed scientific journal covering ticks, tick-borne pathogens, the ecology and ecoepidemiology of tick-borne diseases, tick-borne diseases in domestic animals, wildlife, and humans, and methodological papers and reviews relevant to vector and vector-borne disease research.

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Subject Infectious Diseases
Impact Factor 3.4
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 1877-959X
eISSN 1877-9603
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article Publishing Charge (APC): USD 3,220 (excluding taxes).

Submission Instructions

Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A concise and factual abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured and able to stand alone.
Manuscript Research Articles have no upper word limit. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords, an acknowledgements section directly before the references, CRediT author contribution acknowledgements, and any generative AI use declaration in a new section before the references list.
References References must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically if necessary, with same-year works by the same author distinguished as a, b, c, and journal names abbreviated according to LTWA.
Figures & Tables Figures must be supplied as separate files with the manuscript, while tables are included in the manuscript as editable text. Tables must be editable text with captions and consecutive numbering, and all figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript text.
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Mini-Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A concise and factual abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Mini-Reviews have no upper word limit. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords, acknowledgements in a separate section before the references, CRediT author contributions, and any generative AI use declared in a new section before the references.
References References must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically if necessary, with same-author same-year entries distinguished by a, b, c, etc.
Figures & Tables Figures must be supplied as separate files, while tables are submitted within the manuscript as editable text. Tables must be editable text with captions and consecutive numbering, and all figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript text.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A concise and factual abstract not exceeding 250 words is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords and, if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation, a declaration in a new section before the references list.
References References must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically if necessary, with same-author same-year entries distinguished by letters and journal names abbreviated according to LTWA.
Figures & Tables Tables must be included as editable text and figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be editable text with captions, and all figures and tables must be cited and numbered consecutively in the text.
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Letters To The Editors

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required and must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Letter to the Editors must not exceed 1000 words. A declaration of any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation must appear in a new section before the references list when applicable.
References Letter to the Editors may include no more than 10 references. References must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically if necessary.
Figures & Tables Letter to the Editors may include one figure or one table. Figures and other graphical media must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images.
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Clinical Case Studies

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using headings. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords in English and a declaration of any generative AI use in a new section before the references list.
References References must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically if necessary, with same-year works by the same author distinguished by a, b, c, and journal names abbreviated according to LTWA.
Figures & Tables Figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript, while tables are included in the manuscript as editable text. Tables must be editable text with captions, and all figures and tables must be cited in the text and numbered consecutively.
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Recent Publications

Identifying counties at elevated acarological risk for reporting high incidence of Lyme disease in the eastern United States

Karen M. Holcomb, Erik Foster, James C. Burtis, Alex T. Grimaudo, Kiersten J. Kugeler, Alison F. Hinckley, Paul S. Mead, Rebecca J. Eisen

10.1016/j.ttbdis.2026.102723
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Tick-borne pathogens in Finnish wildlife: The role of non-native raccoon dog and European hare

Saana Sipari, Jonna Nykky, Minna Nylund, Hein Sprong, Eva R. Kallio

10.1016/j.ttbdis.2026.102724
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Borrelia miyamotoi exceeds Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato in human exposure despite the opposite in ticks: an integrated serological, entomological and molecular study in southeastern Kazakhstan

Yekaterina O. Ostapchuk, Olga A. Stukolova, Alibek Adil, Akerke O. Bissenbay, Artyom V. Kuligin, Marina I. Sokolova, Nurshat Abdolla, Sofiya A. Kan, Anzhelika V. Lushova, Yuliya V. Perfilyeva, Andrey M. Dmitrovskiy, Anna L. Shin, Andrey V. Zhigailov, Zaure Z. Sayakova, Guzel B. Shiderova, Nailya K. Ospanbekova, Gulzhan Trimova, Altynay Aubakirova, Meruyert Bayakhmetova, Gulzhan N. Abuova, Daniyar Bekdair, Aidyn Yeszhanov, Yuriy A. Skiba

10.1016/j.ttbdis.2026.102722
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Efficacy of Flavocide™ against Ixodes scapularis (Acari: Ixodidae) nymphs in an adaptable phenocosm test arena

Maria V. Murgia, Phurchhoki Sherpa, Brianna Gast, Kayla Bliven, Catherine A. Hill

10.1016/j.ttbdis.2026.102710
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Public awareness of alpha-gal syndrome and tick bite prevention practices, United States, Fall 2023

Marissa L. Taylor, Emma S. Jones, Alexandra L. Premkumar, Amy E. Lockwood, Lacey A. Stone, Johanna S. Salzer

10.1016/j.ttbdis.2026.102720
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

7 days submission to first decision; 46 days submission to decision after review; 126 days submission to acceptance; 9 days from acceptance to first online publication.

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What are the publication costs?

Article Publishing Charge (APC): USD 3,220 (excluding taxes).

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Research Topics

Vector-borne infectious diseases Viral Infections and Vectors Vector-Borne Animal Diseases Mosquito-borne diseases and control Insect and Pesticide Research Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research Insect Pest Control Strategies Dermatological diseases and infestations Bartonella species infections research Study of Mite Species Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Toxin Mechanisms and Immunotoxins Human auditory perception and evaluation Educational Robotics and Engineering Zoonotic diseases and public health Bird parasitology and diseases Fire effects on ecosystems Parasite Biology and Host Interactions Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior Trypanosoma species research and implications Plant and Fungal Interactions Research Helminth infection and control Rabies epidemiology and control Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research

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