The Journal
of General and Molecular Virology (JGMV) is
an open access journal that provides
rapid publication (monthly) of articles in
all areas of the subject.
The Journal
welcomes the submission of manuscripts that
meet the general criteria of significance
and scientific excellence. Papers will be
published approximately one month after
acceptance. All articles published in JGMV
will be peer-reviewed.
Our objective
is to inform authors of the decision on
their manuscript within three weeks of
submission. Following acceptance, a paper
will normally be published in the next
available issue.
Types of
paper
Regular
articles: These
should describe new and carefully confirmed
findings, and experimental procedures should
be given in sufficient detail for others to
verify the work. The length of a full paper
should be the minimum required to describe
and interpret the work clearly.
Short
Communications: A
Short Communication is suitable for
recording the results of complete small
investigations or giving details of new
models or hypotheses, innovative methods,
techniques or apparatus. The style of main
sections need not conform to that of
full-length papers. Short communications are
2 to 4 printed pages (about 6 to 12
manuscript pages) in length.
Reviews: Submissions
of reviews and perspectives covering topics
of current interest are welcome and
encouraged. Reviews should be concise and no
longer than 4-6 printed pages (about 12 to
18 manuscript pages). Reviews manuscripts
are also peer-reviewed.
See Instructions
for Authors