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Virus Evolution

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

3.75

h-Index

2024-2025

 47

Rank

2024-2025

 1583

SJR

2024-2025

 1.9

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 Virus Evolution
Abbreviation Virus Evol.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Microbiology (Q1); Virology (Q1)
h-index 47
Overall Rank/Ranking 1583
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 1.9
Impact Score 3.75
Publisher Oxford University Press
Country United States
ISSN 20571577
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 2015-2025




About Virus Evolution


Virus Evolution is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Microbiology (Q1); Virology (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Virus Evolution is 1583. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.9. 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 47. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Virus Evolution journal is 20571577. 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. Virus Evolution is cited by a total of 1462 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Virus Evolution Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Virus Evolution is 3.75, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Virus Evolution IF is decreased by a factor of 1.41 and approximate percentage change is -27.33% 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

Virus Evolution Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Virus Evolution is 3.75. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Virus Evolution. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3.75
2023 5.16
2022 6.41
2021 5.16
2020 3.54
2019 4.86
2018 5.73
2017 7.56
2016 7.11
2015 0.00

Virus Evolution h-index


  Table Setting

Virus Evolution has an h-index of 47. It means 47 articles of this journal have more than 47 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.




Virus Evolution ISSN


The ISSN of Virus Evolution is 20571577. 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

Virus Evolution Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Virus Evolution is 1583. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.9. 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 Virus Evolution by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.9
2023 1.986
2022 2.337
2021 2.256
2020 2.231
2019 0.737
2018 0.200
2017
2016
2015

Ranking of Virus Evolution by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1583
2023 1378
2022 1011
2021 1022
2020 1103
2019 6565
2018 17926
2017 34956
2016 34347
2015 33752

Virus Evolution Publisher


Table Setting

Virus Evolution is published by Oxford University Press. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2015-2025. 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 Virus Evolution is Virus Evol.. This abbreviation ('Virus Evol.') 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 Virus Evolution


If your research field is/are related to Microbiology (Q1); Virology (Q1), 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 Virus Evolution?

Virus Evolution latest impact IF is 3.75. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 7.56 (2017) and 0.00 (2015), respectively, in the last 10 years. Moreover, its average IS is 4.93 in the previous 10 years.


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

The Virus Evolution has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.9, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 10 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 2.337 in 2022 and the lowest being in 2017. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Virus Evolution over the previous 10-year period stands at 4.93.


What's the latest h-index of the Virus Evolution?

The latest h-index of the Virus Evolution is 47.


Who's the publisher of the Virus Evolution?

The Virus Evolution is published by the Oxford University Press, with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the Virus Evolution?

The Virus Evolution is currently ranked 1583 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 10 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 1011 in 2022 and its lowest position of 34956 in 2017.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Virus Evolution?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Virus Evolution is Virus Evol..


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

Virus Evolution is classified as a journal that the Oxford University Press publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Virus Evolution?

The Virus Evolution encompasses the following areas:

  • Microbiology
  • Virology

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


What's the ISSN of the Virus Evolution?

The Virus Evolution is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 20571577.


What's the best quartile of the Virus Evolution?

The best quartile for the Virus Evolution is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Virus Evolution?

The Virus Evolution coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2015-2025.


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 Virus Evolution

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3.75
2023 5.16
2022 6.41
2021 5.16
2020 3.54
2019 4.86
2018 5.73
2017 7.56
2016 7.11
2015 0.00



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