Journal of Virology
Country
United States
Northern America
Subject Area and Category
Agricultural and Biological Sciences
└
Insect Science
Q1
└
Microbiology
Q1
└
Virology
Q1
Publisher
SJR 2025
1.301
Q1
SJR Score
H-Index
338
Citations / Doc (2yr)
3.85
Total Docs. (latest)
768
Total Citations (3yr)
7,169
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
10985514, 0022538X
Coverage
1967-2026
Journal Rank
#3,153
Subject Categories
Insect Science
Q1
Microbiology
Q1
Virology
Q1
Immunology
Q2
Aims & Scope
The Journal of Virology (JVI) maintains its premier position as a source of broad-based, high-quality, original research concerning viruses.
The journal provides fundamental new information obtained in studies using cross-disciplinary approaches of biochemistry, biophysics, cell biology, genetics, immunology, molecular biology, morphology, physiology, and pathogenesis and immunity.
Sections include:
- Spotlights
- Commentaries
- Minireviews
- Structure and Assembly
- Genome Replication and Regulation of Viral Gene Expression
- Genetic Diversity and Evolution
- Virus-Cell Interactions
- Cellular Response to Infection
- Transformation and Oncogenesis
- Gene Delivery
- Vaccines and Antiviral Agents
- Pathogenesis and Immunity
Abstracting & Indexing
Scopus
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Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
Web of Science
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Detailed Metrics
| Total Docs. (latest) | 768 |
| Total Docs. (3 years) | 1,844 |
| Total Refs. | 47,181 |
| Total Citations (3 years) | 7,169 |
| Citable Docs. (3 years) | 1,817 |
| Citations / Doc. (2 years) | 3.85 |
| Ref. / Doc. | 61.43 |
| % Female | 44.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of Journal of 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 Virology has an SJR of 1.301 and is ranked Q1.
What is the SJR and quartile of Journal of Virology?
Journal of Virology has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.301 and its best quartile is Q1.
What is the H-index of Journal of Virology?
The H-index of Journal of Virology is 338, meaning 338 of its articles have each been cited at least 338 times.
Is Journal of Virology indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Journal of Virology is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).
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