Aims and Scope of Journal of General Virology
Journal of General Virology is a not-for-profit peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the Microbiology Society. The journal was established in 1967 and covers research into animal viruses, insect viruses, plants viruses, fungal viruses, prokaryotic viruses, and TSE agents. Antiviral compounds and clinical aspects of virus infection are also covered. Less
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6.9
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0.01 - 0.05
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181
Impact Factor 

< 5
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Q2Virology

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1.41
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | MICROBIOLOGY SOC |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1967 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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