This journal focuses on the study of viruses, including their genetic diversity, molecular mechanisms, and interactions with hosts. Research covers a range of viruses affecting humans, animals, and plants, with an emphasis on viral pathogenesis, disease control, and diagnostic methods. Topics include viral evolution, host immune responses, and the development of vaccines and antiviral strategies.
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
1999-4915 / 1999-4915
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Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus, DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Single-blind
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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?
Swiss National Library, CLOCKSS
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Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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Primary language documented?
English
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
2019
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Infectious DiseasesQ1
VirologyQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Virology
Scopus Categories
VirologyInfectious Diseases
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Viral Infections and VectorsViral gastroenteritis research and epidemiologyAnimal Virus Infections StudiesSARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 ResearchMosquito-borne diseases and controlPlant Virus Research StudiesVirus-based gene therapy researchBacteriophages and microbial interactionsAnimal Disease Management and EpidemiologyHIV Research and Treatment