Journal of Virological Methods Citation Rate 2026
0166-0934
eISSN 1879-0984
Elsevier BV
NL
Q2 Quartile
About Journal of Virological Methods
Journal of Virological Methods (JVM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Animal Virus Infections Studies and Plant Virus Research Studies, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0166-0934 (e-ISSN 1879-0984). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.47 (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 ~$3120 USD). OpenAlex records 9,661 works and 237,698 citations, with an h-index of 144.
Journal of Virological Methods Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Virological Methods has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.47, 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.
Journal of Virological Methods operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Virological Methods 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 Journal of Virological Methods against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of Virological Methods
- Budget $3120 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) | 0166-0934 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1879-0984 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3120 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Virological Methods is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3120.
In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Virological Methods is classified under Animal Virus Infections Studies, Plant Virus Research Studies, Viral Infections and Immunology Research and Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology.
Journal of Virological Methods 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 1.466.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.466 | 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
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