About the International Journal of Coronaviruses
Advancing virology research through rigorous peer-reviewed journal on coronavirus biology, molecular mechanisms, and global surveillance
IJCV's core mission centers on providing a trusted publication venue for high-quality research investigating coronavirus biology at molecular, cellular, and population levels. We prioritize studies that illuminate viral genomic architecture, replication mechanisms, protein function, immune evasion strategies, and evolutionary trajectories across coronavirus genera including Alphacoronavirus, Betacoronavirus, Gammacoronavirus, and Deltacoronavirus.
The journal particularly welcomes microbiological investigations into viral-host interactions, receptor binding mechanisms, cell entry pathways, replication organelles, and innate immune responses. By maintaining rigorous peer review standards while ensuring open-access dissemination, IJCV facilitates rapid knowledge translation from laboratory discovery to global research application.
IJCV publishes original research, systematic reviews, and methodological papers across the full spectrum of coronavirus microbiology. Our scope emphasizes fundamental virology research while incorporating epidemiological surveillance data that informs understanding of viral evolution and transmission patterns.
Genome structure, organization, variability; RNA replication mechanisms; transcription regulation; viral polymerase function; proofreading mechanisms.
Spike protein conformational dynamics; receptor binding domains; membrane fusion mechanisms; nucleocapsid assembly; protease function; accessory proteins.
Receptor recognition; cell entry mechanisms; membrane trafficking; replication compartments; innate immune sensing; interferon responses; immune evasion.
Mutation dynamics; recombination events; variant emergence; selective pressures; molecular clock analysis; phylogeographic patterns; zoonotic spillover.
PCR optimization; antigen detection; serological assays; sequencing protocols; rapid diagnostics; biosensor development; quality control standards.
Target identification; drug resistance mechanisms; structure-activity relationships; viral enzyme inhibition; entry inhibitors; polymerase inhibitors.
Antibody neutralization; T-cell responses; epitope mapping; immune memory; cross-reactivity; immunopathology mechanisms.
Genomic surveillance; transmission dynamics; outbreak investigation; environmental monitoring; wastewater surveillance; spatial epidemiology.
For comprehensive scope details, consult our Aims & Scope page. IJCV accepts original research articles, review manuscripts, short communications, case reports, methodological papers, editorials, data papers / data notes, technical notes, hypothesis / concept papers, rapid communications, mini reviews, conference papers / proceedings, video articles / visualized experiments, book reviews, and letters addressing coronavirus microbiology.
Professor Rabiul Ahasan
Professor Ahasan directs IJCV's editorial operations with expertise in occupational health and viral disease surveillance. Under his leadership, the journal maintains rigorous peer review standards through collaboration with international virologists, microbiologists, and public health specialists. The editorial board emphasizes methodological rigor, reproducibility, and translational significance in evaluating coronavirus research submissions.
Explore the full editorial board at the IJCV Editorial Board page.
IJCV employs comprehensive single-blind peer review conducted by subject matter experts in virology, microbiology, and related disciplines. Each submission undergoes:
Initial Submission & Plagiarism Screening
Manuscripts are logged and screened for originality using iThenticate plagiarism detection software to ensure academic integrity.
Editorial Scope Assessment
Editor-in-Chief evaluates alignment with journal scope, methodological soundness, and potential contribution to coronavirus virology.
Expert Peer Review Assignment
2-3 external reviewers with specialized expertise assess scientific rigor, experimental design, data interpretation, and conclusions.
Reviewer Evaluation & Recommendations
Reviewers provide detailed feedback on methodology, statistical analysis, figure quality, and manuscript clarity with revision recommendations.
Editorial Decision Communication
Authors receive decision (accept, minor/major revisions, reject) with consolidated reviewer feedback and revision timeline.
Revision Submission & Re-review
Authors address reviewer comments; revised manuscripts undergo verification of changes before final acceptance.
Production & Online Publication
Accepted manuscripts undergo professional formatting, proofreading, DOI assignment, and rapid online publication.
IJCV's peer review process prioritizes scientific integrity through adherence to COPE guidelines and international publication ethics standards. Learn more at our Publication Ethics page.
IJCV maintains unwavering commitment to research integrity, data transparency, and ethical publishing practices aligned with Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) principles.
- Originality Verification: All submissions undergo plagiarism screening to ensure original scholarship and proper attribution.
- Data Transparency: Authors must provide access to underlying datasets, protocols, and analytical code when feasible to support reproducibility.
- Ethical Compliance: Research involving human subjects or animal models requires institutional ethics approval documentation.
- Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Authors, reviewers, and editors must declare financial or personal relationships that could influence objectivity.
- Authorship Attribution: Manuscripts must document author contributions using CRediT taxonomy ensuring appropriate credit allocation.
IJCV publishes all content under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, ensuring immediate worldwide access without subscription barriers. Authors retain copyright while granting unlimited reuse rights with proper attribution.
Author Benefits
- Rapid publication timelines (2-4 weeks typical review)
- Global visibility through open-access distribution
- Permanent DOI assignment via CrossRef
- Unrestricted reuse rights for teaching and derivatives
- Indexing in major academic databases
Submission Options
- Online submission portal
- Email submission to [email protected]
- Manuscript management system
- Detailed author guidelines
Article processing charges apply only upon acceptance. View pricing details and waiver eligibility at our APC information page.
IJCV articles are indexed across major academic databases and discovery platforms to maximize research impact:
Each published article receives permanent DOI registration enabling persistent citation tracking and long-term archival preservation. IJCV actively submits content to specialized virology and microbiology databases to connect research with target audiences.
IJCV authors represent leading virology laboratories, public health institutes, and microbiology departments worldwide. Recent publications have originated from King Saud University, Harvard Medical School, University of Oxford, National University of Singapore, University of Tokyo, and Max Planck Institute, reflecting the journal's international reach across coronavirus research communities.
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