Future Virology

Aims & Scope

Future Virology is a peer-reviewed journal from the Future Science Group covering basic, translational and clinical research in virology.

The journal covers a wide range of topics, from new or re-emerging outbreaks to viral vectors, and looks at the impact on human health.

A wide range of invited and unsolicited articles are considered, including original research, narrative and systematic reviews, and opinion pieces.

The journal offers rapid and open access publishing options.

Articles published in Future Virology include key areas such as: The molecular basis of viral diseases Virus–host interactions New and re-emerging viruses Epidemiologic studies and trends Advances in oncolytic viral therapy, viral gene therapy and viral immunotherapy Vaccines and antiviral agents Adverse events and drug safety The problem of viral drug resistance, and potential methods to overcome this Pharmacoeconomics and cost–benefit issues in virology The use of viral vectors in gene therapy and functional genomics Defense against the use of viruses in bioterrorism Real world evidence and outcomes research.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.4
2024	2.10

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.361

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	48

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	14857

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	367

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Immunology and Microbiology, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• A Review of Experimental and Natural Infections of Animals with Monkeypox Virus Between 1958 and 2012

  Citation: 249

  Authors: Scott, R Mark

• <i>Ebolavirus</i> Glycoprotein Structure and Mechanism of Entry

  Citation: 239

  Authors: Jeffrey E, Erica Ollmann

• Post-Translational Modifications of Coronavirus Proteins: Roles and Function

  Citation: 213

  Authors: To Sing, Ding Xiang

• HPV-DNA Integration and Carcinogenesis: Putative Roles For Inflammation And Oxidative Stress

  Citation: 188

  Authors: Vonetta M, Maria, Ubaldo, Penelope J

• Membrane Binding Proteins of Coronaviruses

  Citation: 179

  Authors: Entedar A, Ian M

• Cell Entry Mechanisms of HSV: What we have Learned in Recent Years

  Citation: 162

  Authors: Alex M, Deepak

• Endemic Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis in the Americas: Hidden Under The Dengue Umbrella

  Citation: 159

  Authors: Patricia V, Jose G, Roberto, Cristina, Andrew D, Scott C

• The Immune Response to Human CMV

  Citation: 147

  Authors: Corinna, Don J

• Filovirus Replication and Transcription

  Citation: 144

  Authors: Elke

• Concepts in the Pathogenesis of Rabies

  Citation: 141

  Authors: Bernhard, Jianwei, Milosz, Matthias

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