Virus Genes
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)
Clarivate IF trend for Virus Genes
SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
70 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Viruses are convenient models for the elucidation of life processes. The study of viruses is again on the cutting edge of biological sciences: systems biology, genomics, proteomics, metagenomics, using the newest most powerful tools. Huge amounts of new details on virus interactions with the cell, other pathogens and the hosts – animal (including human), insect, fungal, plant, bacterial, and archaeal - and their role in infection and disease are forthcoming in perplexing details requiring analysis and comments. Virus Genes is dedicated to the publication of studies on the structure and function of viruses and their genes, the molecular and systems interactions with the host and all applications derived thereof, providing a forum for the analysis of data and discussion of its implications, and the development of new hypotheses.
Special Issues
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GENETICS & HEREDITY
VIROLOGY
GENETICS & HEREDITY
VIROLOGY
Annual Historical Statistics & Publications
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SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
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Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.
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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Percentage of female authors published in the journal
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Citations per Document
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisVirus Genes (abbr: VIRUS GENES, ISSN: 0920-8569) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Springer US in United States since 1987. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.00, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.541 (Q2), an H-index of 70.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 62 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,930 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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