Viral Immunology
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73 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Viral Immunology delivers cutting-edge peer-reviewed research on rare, emerging, and under-studied viruses, with special focus on analyzing mutual relationships between external viruses and internal immunity. Original research, reviews, and commentaries on relevant viruses are presented in clinical, translational, and basic science articles for researchers in multiple disciplines. Viral Immunology coverage includes: Human and animal viral immunology Research and development of viral vaccines, including field trials Immunological characterization of viral components Virus-based immunological diseases, including autoimmune syndromes Pathogenic mechanisms Viral diagnostics Tumor and cancer immunology with virus as the primary factor Viral immunology methods.
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IMMUNOLOGY
VIROLOGY
IMMUNOLOGY
VIROLOGY
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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 AnalysisViral Immunology (acronym: viral, abbr: VIRAL IMMUNOL, ISSN: 0882-8245) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Mary Ann Liebert Inc. in United States since 1987. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.50, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.438 (Q3), an H-index of 73.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 54 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,932 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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