Journal of Virological Methods

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Virological Methods focuses on original, high quality research papers that describe novel and comprehensively tested methods which enhance human, animal, plant, bacterial or environmental virology and prions research and discovery.

The methods may include, but not limited to, the study of: Viral components and morphology- Virus isolation, propagation and development of viral vectors- Viral pathogenesis, oncogenesis, vaccines and antivirals- Virus replication, host-pathogen interactions and responses- Virus transmission, prevention, control and treatment- Viral metagenomics and virome- Virus ecology, adaption and evolution- Applied virology such as nanotechnology- Viral diagnosis with novelty and comprehensive evaluation.

We seek articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses and laboratory protocols that include comprehensive technical details with statistical confirmations that provide validations against current best practice, international standards or quality assurance programs and which advance knowledge in virology leading to improved medical, veterinary or agricultural practices and management.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.6
2024	2.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.488

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	119

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11832

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1144

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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

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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.

• Rapid and automated tetrazolium-based colorimetric assay for the detection of anti-HIV compounds

  Citation: 1471

  Authors: Rudi, Jan, Masanori, Robert, Dominique, Piet, Jan, Erik

• A broadly reactive one-step real-time RT-PCR assay for rapid and sensitive detection of hepatitis E virus

  Citation: 730

  Authors: Narayanan, Theresa L., Betty H., X.J., Vincent R.

• Genogroup-specific PCR primers for detection of Norwalk-like viruses

  Citation: 684

  Authors: Shigeyuki, Tsutomu, Shuetsu, Fuminori B., Michiyo, Kazue, Katsuro, Naokazu, Kazuhiko

• Inactivation of the coronavirus that induces severe acute respiratory syndrome, SARS-CoV

  Citation: 594

  Authors: Miriam E.R., Kanta, Stephen M., Deborah R.

• Development of a TaqMan® PCR assay with internal amplification control for the detection of African swine fever virus

  Citation: 436

  Authors: Donald P, Scott M, Geoffrey H, Sylvia S, Philip J, Linda K, Armanda D.S, Trevor W

• Real-time PCR assays for the specific detection of monkeypox virus West African and Congo Basin strain DNA

  Citation: 436

  Authors: Yu, Hui, Kimberly, Christine, Inger K.

• Quantification of lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus with an immunological focus assay in 24- or 96-well plates

  Citation: 413

  Authors: Manuel, Sue, Alana, Jürg, Hans, Rolf M.

• Generation of VSV pseudotypes using recombinant ΔG-VSV for studies on virus entry, identification of entry inhibitors, and immune responses to vaccines

  Citation: 405

  Authors: Michael A.

• A universal heterologous internal control system for duplex real-time RT-PCR assays used in a detection system for pestiviruses

  Citation: 378

  Authors: B., K., H., M.

• Real-time RT-PCR for norovirus screening in shellfish

  Citation: 354

  Authors: F., R.L., P., P., M., F.S.

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