Advances in Parasitology is recognised as a leading review serial which is consistently well placed in terms of impact factor and citations. Major reviews on all aspects of medical, veterinary and wild-life parasitology are considered. The journal provides an outlet for authoritative reviews from experts in the field. While emphasis is given to modern molecular approaches contributions across all disciplines are encouraged including traditional areas such as ecology and taxonomy. Eclectic volumes are supplemented by thematic volumes dedicated to a particular topic of recognised interest and importance.

寄生蟲學的進展被認為是一個領先的綜述系列，在影響因素和引用方面始終處于良好的位置。對醫學，獸醫學和野生動物寄生蟲學的各個方面的主要評論被考慮。該雜志為該領域專家的權威評論提供了一個渠道。雖然強調現代分子方法，但鼓勵所有學科的貢獻，包括生態學和分類學等傳統領域。兼收并蓄的卷補充專題卷致力于一個特定的主題，承認的興趣和重要性。