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Write in a clean editor, then format for Virus Genes in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Springer Nature template with superscript references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

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About the Virus Genes format

Virus Genes is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Plant Virus Research Studies, Animal Virus Infections Studies, Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology.

PublisherSpringer Nature
Reference styleSuperscript numbered (Nature)
Superscript — small raised numerals in the text
1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Virus Genes 12, 45–58 (2023).

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Publishes research inPlant Virus Research Studies Animal Virus Infections Studies Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology Virus-based gene therapy research Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
ISSN0920-8569
Citation impact (2-yr)2
h-index80
i10-index2,039
Total citations67,574
Article processing charge$3,390
Top institutions publishing hereChinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences
Journal websitewww.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Virus Genes per year

130
2014
105
2015
158
2016
107
2017
94
2018
96
2019
91
2020
66
2021
85
2022
78
2023
88
2024
80
2025

Citation impact of Virus Genes by publication year

2.5K
2014
1.9K
2015
2.7K
2016
2K
2017
1.5K
2018
1.9K
2019
933
2020
600
2021
883
2022
427
2023
321
2024
94
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

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Virus Genes template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Virus Genes format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Virus Genes template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Springer Nature format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Virus Genes use?
Virus Genes uses Superscript numbered (Nature) references, shown as superscript numerals in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Virus Genes 12, 45–58 (2023).
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Virus Genes?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready Virus Genes document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Virus Genes template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Virus Genes format with correct headings, figures, tables, and superscript citations.
Who publishes Virus Genes?
Virus Genes is a multidisciplinary journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's Virus Genes template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Virus Genes PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Virus Genes template (the sn-jnl class) that is ready to submit to Springer Nature, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Virus Genes template cost?
You can start writing in the Virus Genes template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Virus Genes PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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