Viral Immunology

Aims & Scope

Viral Immunology delivers cutting-edge peer-reviewed research on rare, emerging, and under-studied viruses, with special focus on analyzing mutual relationships between external viruses and internal immunity.

Original research, reviews, and commentaries on relevant viruses are presented in clinical, translational, and basic science articles for researchers in multiple disciplines.

Viral Immunology coverage includes: Human and animal viral immunology Research and development of viral vaccines, including field trials Immunological characterization of viral components Virus-based immunological diseases, including autoimmune syndromes Pathogenic mechanisms Viral diagnostics Tumor and cancer immunology with virus as the primary factor Viral immunology methods.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.2
2024	1.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.349

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	71

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	15187

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	280

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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
• Medline
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology and 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.

• Immune Modulation of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis during Viral Infection

  Citation: 391

  Authors: Marni N., Brad D., Christine A., Andrew H.

• Influenza Virus: Dealing with a Drifting and Shifting Pathogen

  Citation: 318

  Authors: Hyunsuh, Robert G., Richard J.

• Guidelines for Plaque-Reduction Neutralization Testing of Human Antibodies to Dengue Viruses

  Citation: 309

  Authors: John T., Joachim, Alan D.T.

• Antibody-Dependent Enhancement of Virus Infection and Disease

  Citation: 263

  Authors: Sol M. Cancel, Kyoung-Jin

• Immunological Responses of Swine to Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus Infection

  Citation: 237

  Authors: Michael P., Zhengguo, Federico

• Phage Neutralization by Sera of Patients Receiving Phage Therapy

  Citation: 188

  Authors: Marzanna, Maciej, Beata, Ryszard, Marlena, Wojciech, Sławomir, Paweł, Krzysztof, Ewa, Barbara, Andrzej

• Inverse Interference: How Viruses Fight the Interferon System

  Citation: 169

  Authors: Friedemann, Georg, Otto

• Innate and Adaptive Immune Responses Determine Protection against Disseminated Infection by West Nile Encephalitis Virus

  Citation: 158

  Authors: Michael S., Bimmi, Erin, Elizabeth, Michael

• Characterization of Immune Response of Young Pigs to Porcine Circovirus Type 2 Infection

  Citation: 148

  Authors: ROMAN M., KYOUNG-JIN, PERRY A., SABRINA L., JEFFREY J., STEVEN D.

• Principles Underlying the Development and Use of Live Attenuated Cold-Adapted Influenza A and B Virus Vaccines

  Citation: 144

  Authors: Brian R., Kathleen

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