Archives of Virology Journal Citation Rate 2026
0304-8608
eISSN 1432-8798
Springer Science+Business Media
AT
Q2 Quartile
About Archives of Virology
Archives of Virology (AV) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Animal Virus Infections Studies and Plant Virus Research Studies, published by Springer Science+Business Media in AT, catalogued under ISSN 0304-8608 (e-ISSN 1432-8798). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.63 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$4390 USD). OpenAlex records 15,131 works and 353,281 citations, with an h-index of 171.
Archives of Virology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Archives of Virology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.63, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Animal Virus Infections Studies research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Archives of Virology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Archives of Virology should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Archives of Virology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Archives of Virology
- Budget $4390 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Animal Virus Infections Studies, Plant Virus Research Studies, Viral Infections and Immunology Research. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0304-8608 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1432-8798 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Austria |
| APC / Cost | $4390 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Archives of Virology is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Austria. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4390.
In our subject taxonomy, Archives of Virology is classified under Animal Virus Infections Studies, Plant Virus Research Studies, Viral Infections and Immunology Research and Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology.
Archives of Virology is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.628.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.628 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S57491091
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