Journal of General Virology
Country
United Kingdom
Western Europe
Subject Area and Category
Immunology and Microbiology
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Virology
Q1
Publisher
SJR 2025
1.169
Q1
SJR Score
H-Index
200
Citations / Doc (2yr)
3.62
Total Docs. (latest)
134
Total Citations (3yr)
1,426
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
00221317, 14652099
Coverage
1967-2026
Journal Rank
#3,796
Subject Categories
Virology
Q1
Subject Areas
Aims & Scope
Journal of General Virology welcomes high-quality research and review articles that contribute significantly to the field of virology.
We particularly welcome fundamental studies on virus replication, pathogenesis and virus-host interactions.
We also welcome phylogenetic or epidemiologic studies, or studies that address clinical aspects of virus infection, provided that these lead to testable hypotheses and contain new information relevant to virus biology.
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Detailed Metrics
| Total Docs. (latest) | 134 |
| Total Docs. (3 years) | 350 |
| Total Refs. | 7,618 |
| Total Citations (3 years) | 1,426 |
| Citable Docs. (3 years) | 350 |
| Citations / Doc. (2 years) | 3.62 |
| Ref. / Doc. | 56.85 |
| % Female | 41.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of Journal of General Virology?
The official Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is published by Clarivate in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and is not listed on this page. Based on SCImago data, Journal of General Virology has an SJR of 1.169 and is ranked Q1.
What is the SJR and quartile of Journal of General Virology?
Journal of General Virology has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.169 and its best quartile is Q1.
What is the H-index of Journal of General Virology?
The H-index of Journal of General Virology is 200, meaning 200 of its articles have each been cited at least 200 times.
Is Journal of General Virology indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Journal of General Virology is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).
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