Virology Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 1743-422X BioMed Central GB

Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact

About Virology Journal
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Virology Journal (VJ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by BioMed Central in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1743-422X. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.46 (Q1 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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $2318 USD.

Virology Journal Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Virology Journal has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.46, placing it in the Q1 quartile. 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.

As a fully open-access publication, Virology Journal makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2318 USD.

Researchers looking to publish in Virology Journal 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 Virology Journal against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Virology Journal
  • Budget $2318 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
ISSN (Print) 1743-422X
Publisher BioMed Central
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $2318 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Virology Journal is published by BioMed Central and based in United Kingdom. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 2318.

Virology Journal 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 3.455.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Virology Journal

Virology Journal does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 3.455 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

Yes, Virology Journal is an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Virology Journal is $2318 USD.

Virology Journal is published by BioMed Central.

Virology Journal shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in DOAJ, OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Virology Journal is 1743-422X.

Virology Journal sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 3.46, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
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2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Year Value Source
2025 3.455 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: S115714813

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