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Journal of Virology

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

3.59

h-Index

2024-2025

 330

Rank

2024-2025

 3164

SJR

2024-2025

 1.283

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Journal of Virology
Abbreviation J. Virol.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Insect Science (Q1); Microbiology (Q1); Virology (Q1); Immunology (Q2)
h-index 330
Overall Rank/Ranking 3164
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 1.283
Impact Score 3.59
Publisher American Society for Microbiology
Country United States
ISSN 10985514, 0022538X
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1967-2025




About Journal of Virology


Journal of Virology is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Insect Science (Q1); Microbiology (Q1); Virology (Q1); Immunology (Q2). It is published by American Society for Microbiology. The overall rank of Journal of Virology is 3164. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.283. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 330. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Journal of Virology journal is 10985514, 0022538X. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Journal of Virology is cited by a total of 7228 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Journal of Virology Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Journal of Virology is 3.59, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Journal of Virology IF is decreased by a factor of 0.18 and approximate percentage change is -4.77% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a falling trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Journal of Virology Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Journal of Virology is 3.59. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Journal of Virology. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3.59
2023 3.77
2022 5.20
2021 6.23
2020 4.71
2019 4.28
2018 4.18
2017 4.42
2016 4.74
2015 4.84
2014 4.78

Journal of Virology h-index


  Table Setting

Journal of Virology has an h-index of 330. It means 330 articles of this journal have more than 330 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Journal of Virology ISSN


The ISSN of Journal of Virology is 10985514, 0022538X. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Journal of Virology Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Journal of Virology is 3164. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.283. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of Journal of Virology by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.283
2023 1.378
2022 1.795
2021 2.049
2020 2.617
2019 2.406
2018 2.590
2017 2.853
2016 3.114
2015 3.282
2014 3.187

Ranking of Journal of Virology by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3164
2023 2581
2022 1578
2021 1196
2020 836
2019 962
2018 866
2017 713
2016 604
2015 549
2014 589

Journal of Virology Publisher


Table Setting

Journal of Virology is published by American Society for Microbiology. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1967-2025. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Journal of Virology is J. Virol.. This abbreviation ('J. Virol.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Journal of Virology


If your research field is/are related to Insect Science (Q1); Microbiology (Q1); Virology (Q1); Immunology (Q2), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Journal of Virology?

Journal of Virology latest impact IF is 3.59. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 6.23 (2021) and 3.59 (2024), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 4.61 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Journal of Virology?

The Journal of Virology has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.283, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 3.282 in 2015 and the lowest being 1.283 in 2024. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Journal of Virology over the previous 11-year period stands at 4.61.


What's the latest h-index of the Journal of Virology?

The latest h-index of the Journal of Virology is 330.


Who's the publisher of the Journal of Virology?

The Journal of Virology is published by the American Society for Microbiology, with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the Journal of Virology?

The Journal of Virology is currently ranked 3164 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 549 in 2015 and its lowest position of 3164 in 2024.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Journal of Virology?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Journal of Virology is J. Virol..


Is the "Journal of Virology" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Journal of Virology is classified as a journal that the American Society for Microbiology publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Journal of Virology?

The Journal of Virology encompasses the following areas:

  • Insect Science
  • Microbiology
  • Virology
  • Immunology

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Journal of Virology?

The Journal of Virology is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 10985514, 0022538X.


What's the best quartile of the Journal of Virology?

The best quartile for the Journal of Virology is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Journal of Virology?

The Journal of Virology coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1967-2025.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Journal of Virology

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3.59
2023 3.77
2022 5.20
2021 6.23
2020 4.71
2019 4.28
2018 4.18
2017 4.42
2016 4.74
2015 4.84
2014 4.78



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