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Frontiers in Virology

Frontiers Media S.A. · Switzerland · Est. 2021

eISSN2673-818X
SJR Q2✓ WOS ESCI✓ Scopus / SJR✓ DOAJ✓ Open Access
84
/ 100
High Trust
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
◆ Scopus Q266
✓ Corroboration (3 more)+18
Total84
Level data: Norwegian Register (HK-dir), NLOD 2.0. · Third-party records · how this is calculated · Report an error →
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Publication speed: not measurable
publisher doesn’t disclose per-article submission dates — we never estimate
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field
Impact Factor & Quartile · Web of Science (JCR)

✓ Indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection (ESCI) — Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor and JCR quartile for this journal.

See the official Impact Factor & quartile on the journal’s page ↗

The Impact Factor & JCR quartile are licensed by Clarivate — we link you to the official source instead of reprinting a number that can go out of date. Open metrics below: SCImago Q2. Source: Clarivate Journal Citation Reports.

SJR Scorei
0.559
H-Indexi
19
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIPi
0.325
Total Worksi
309
Total Citationsi
1,804
2yr Mean Citednessi
2.29
Open Impact Factor alternative

Aims & Scope

Frontiers in Virology publishes rigorously peer-reviewed research on all aspects of virology, including viral structure, replication, pathogenesis, immunology, evolution, and epidemiology. The journal aims to provide a platform for the rapid dissemination of high-quality scientific findings that advance our understanding of viruses and viral diseases.

General Information

Country / RegionSwitzerland
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2021
FrequencyContinuous
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications309
Publisher OrgFrontiers Media
OA Since2020
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Submission Info

APC CostCHF 1,950
Peer ReviewAnonymous peer review
Review Time—
Acceptance Rate—
OA LicenseCC BY
OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes
📦 Long-term Preservation
PMCCLOCKSS

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

11/12 · 92%
✅
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Frontiers Media S.A.
✅
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅
Is the ISSN verified?
2673-818X
✅
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus, DOAJ
✅
Peer review process documented?
Anonymous peer review
❌
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
✅
APC fees clearly disclosed?
CHF 1,950
✅
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
✅
Long-term digital preservation?
PMC, CLOCKSS
✅
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
✅
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
✅
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Infectious DiseasesQ2
Applied Microbiology and BiotechnologyQ3
MicrobiologyQ3
VirologyQ3

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Virology

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 ResearchHIV Research and TreatmentMosquito-borne diseases and controlPlant Virus Research StudiesViral Infections and VectorsViral gastroenteritis research and epidemiologyAnimal Virus Infections StudiesCOVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesViral Infections and Immunology ResearchRespiratory viral infections research

Frequently asked questions about Frontiers in Virology

Is Frontiers in Virology a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Frontiers in Virology: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 84/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Frontiers in Virology?

Frontiers in Virology 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 2.29.

Is Frontiers in Virology indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Frontiers in Virology is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of Frontiers in Virology?

Frontiers in Virology publishes rigorously peer-reviewed research on all aspects of virology, including viral structure, replication, pathogenesis, immunology, evolution, and epidemiology. The journal aims to provide a platform for the rapid dissemination of high-quality scientific findings that advance our understanding of viruses and viral diseases.

How much does it cost to publish in Frontiers in Virology?

Frontiers in Virology charges an article processing charge (APC) of about CHF 1,950 for open-access publication.

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Data updated: 2026-05-26 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref