Journal of NeuroVirology focuses on the molecular biology and pathogenesis of viral infections of the nervous system and the development of novel therapeutic strategies using neurotropic viral vectors. Publishes high-quality basic science and clinical studies. Covers a wide range of research areas including Aging & Neurodegeneration, CNS Signal Transduction, and Viral Neuroimmunology. Accepts submissions of original work, reviews, and case reports. Provides coverage of various scientific meetings, along with supplements and special issues. Also emphasizes publication of non-viral infections that affect the central nervous system.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
1538-2443
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Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus
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Peer review process documented?
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
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Plagiarism detection in place?
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
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Primary language documented?
English
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Cellular and Molecular NeuroscienceQ3
NeurologyQ3
Neurology (clinical)Q3
VirologyQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
NeurosciencesVirology
Scopus Categories
Neurology (clinical)VirologyCellular and Molecular NeuroscienceNeurology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
HIV Research and TreatmentHerpesvirus Infections and TreatmentsHIV-related health complications and treatmentsHIV/AIDS Research and InterventionsPolyomavirus and related diseasesCytomegalovirus and herpesvirus researchNeuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration MechanismsMosquito-borne diseases and controlInfectious Encephalopathies and EncephalitisFull-Duplex Wireless Communications