Virus Research Journal Citation Rate 2026
0168-1702
eISSN 1872-7492
Elsevier BV
NL
Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About Virus Research
Virus Research (VR) 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 0168-1702 (e-ISSN 1872-7492). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.29 (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 $2650 USD. OpenAlex records 8,964 works and 270,863 citations, with an h-index of 185.
Virus Research Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Virus Research has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.29, 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, Virus Research makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2650 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Virus Research 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 Virus Research against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Virus Research
- Budget $2650 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.
How Virus Research Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0168-1702 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1872-7492 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $2650 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Virus Research is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 2650.
In our subject taxonomy, Virus Research is classified under Animal Virus Infections Studies, Plant Virus Research Studies, Viral Infections and Immunology Research and Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology.
Virus Research 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 3.292.
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Citation Rate
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.292 | 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: S114911520
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