VirusDisease
Springer India · India · Est. 1978
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Aims & Scope
VirusDisease is the official publication of the Indian Virological Society (IVS), focusing on all aspects of viruses infecting various living organisms. Provides a unique platform for Virologists in the Asian region working on viruses affecting animals, humans, fish, and plants. Covers both basic and applied research on viral disease problems of developing countries. Publishes reviews of emerging viral disease problems. Follows a rigorous double-blind peer review process, ensuring high-quality articles. Promotes equity, inclusion, and data transparency in the virology community.
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Publication & Citation Trend
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Frequently asked questions about VirusDisease
Is VirusDisease a predatory journal?
PubScope has no integrity flags on record for VirusDisease: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 74/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.
What is the impact factor of VirusDisease?
VirusDisease is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 1.27.
Is VirusDisease indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?
VirusDisease is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus.
What is the aims and scope of VirusDisease?
VirusDisease is the official publication of the Indian Virological Society (IVS), focusing on all aspects of viruses infecting various living organisms. Provides a unique platform for Virologists in the Asian region working on viruses affecting animals, humans, fish, and plants. Covers both basic and applied research on viral disease problems of developing countries. Publishes reviews of emerging viral disease problems. Follows a rigorous double-blind peer review process, ensuring high-quality articles. Promotes equity, inclusion, and data transparency in the virology community.
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