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Virologica Sinicawas established in 1986 and changed into English from 2007. It is the only Chinese virology journal that is published exclusively in English. The editorial board is composed of virologists from a broad range of research fields worldwide to maintain the high standard for excellence. Virologica Sinica publishes research reports, short communications and preview/review articles on the fundamental research in virology, and the control of viral infections in humans, animals and plants. Its scope encompasses:

•	Virus structure & function, genomics, and evolution

•	Emerging and environmental viruses

•	Pathogenesis of virus infections

•	Animal models of viral diseases

•	Vaccines, and antiviral intervention

•	Viruses and their host cell interactions

•	Bacteria phages, prion and viroids

•	New methods/techniques in virus researches

Virologica Sinica is currently indexed by many international databases: PubMed/Medline, Scopus, BIOSIS Previews®, EMBASE, Cambriage Science Abstracts (CSA), Chemical Abstract (CA), Abstracts Journal VINITI (AJ VINITI), Index of Copurnicus (IC), Chinese Science Citation Database (CSCD), Google Scholar.

The journal is co-published with Springer-Verlag Press, and the editorial process offers:

•	ScholarOne Online system for submission and review

•	Rapid peer-review process (average 3 weeks)

•	Low-cost publishing charge to authors

•	Free English editing

•	Online-first option

•	Crosscheck service

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