Virology Journal Citation Rate 2026
1743-422X
BioMed Central
GB
Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About Virology Journal
Virology Journal (VJ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Animal Virus Infections Studies and Influenza Virus Research Studies, 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. OpenAlex records 5,659 works and 163,898 citations, with an h-index of 131.
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 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.
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.
- This journal covers Animal Virus Infections Studies, Influenza Virus Research Studies, Respiratory viral infections research. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| 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.
In our subject taxonomy, Virology Journal is classified under Animal Virus Infections Studies, Influenza Virus Research Studies, Respiratory viral infections research and Viral Infections and Immunology Research.
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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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| 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
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