Current Opinion in Virology
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109 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Current Opinion in Virology (COVIRO) is a systematic review journal that aims to provide specialists with a unique and educational platform to keep up to date with the expanding volume of information published in the field of virology. It publishes 6 issues per year covering the following 11 sections, each of which is reviewed once a year: Emerging viruses: interspecies transmission; Viral immunology; Viral pathogenesis; Preventive and therapeutic vaccines; Antiviral strategies; Virus structure and expression; Animal models for viral diseases; Engineering for viral resistance; Viruses and cancer; Virus vector interactions. There is also a section that changes every year to reflect hot topics in the field.
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Calls for PapersNo active Calls for Papers found for this journal.
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VIROLOGY
VIROLOGY
Annual Historical Statistics & Publications
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SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisCurrent Opinion in Virology (acronym: coviro, abbr: CURR. OPIN. VIROL, ISSN: 1879-6257) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of VIROLOGY, published by Elsevier BV in Netherlands. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 5.50, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 2.217 (Q1), an H-index of 109.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 107 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,802 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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