Department of Virology

Advancing research in viral biology, viral infections, host–virus interactions, antiviral therapies, vaccines and the prevention and control of emerging viral diseases.

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Department Overview

Aims and Scope

The Department of Virology of The Gazette of Medical Sciences (The GMS) publishes peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly work addressing viruses, their molecular and cellular biology, evolution, transmission and interactions with living organisms. The Department provides an international platform for virologists, clinicians, biomedical researchers, public health professionals and allied scientists to communicate developments in basic, clinical and applied virology.

The Department welcomes original experimental and clinical research, prospective and retrospective studies, systematic and narrative reviews, case reports, case series, opinions, short communications, methodological studies, editorials, letters and scholarly perspectives. Contributions may investigate the structure and function of viruses and virions, viral replication, viral genetics, molecular mechanisms of infection, host–virus interactions, viral pathogenesis and the evolution and emergence of viral pathogens.

Particular interest is given to human and animal viral infections, emerging and re-emerging viral diseases, viral epidemiology, molecular diagnostics, viral surveillance, antiviral drug development, antiviral resistance, vaccine research and virus-associated cancers. The Department encourages studies involving respiratory viruses, hepatitis viruses, human immunodeficiency virus, human papillomavirus, influenza viruses, coronaviruses, Ebola virus and other pathogens of clinical or public health significance.

The scope also encompasses viral genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, structural virology, viral immunology, viral persistence, latency, reactivation, virus transmission and mechanisms of immune evasion. Studies involving bacteriophages, plant viruses, viral vectors, gene delivery technologies, oncolytic viruses, environmental virology and viral applications in biotechnology are welcomed.

The Department encourages interdisciplinary research connecting virology with immunology, microbiology, infectious diseases, oncology, epidemiology, veterinary medicine, environmental science and public health. Research on outbreak preparedness, infection prevention, community responses, healthcare delivery and the wider clinical and social consequences of viral epidemics is also within scope. Contributions that strengthen mechanistic understanding, diagnostic practice, therapeutic development and evidence-based disease prevention are of particular interest.

Areas of Interest

  • Animal Virology
  • Antiviral Drugs
  • Bacteriophages
  • COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2
  • Ebola Virus
  • Viral Hepatitis
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Human Papillomavirus
  • Influenza Viruses
  • Prions and Prion Diseases
  • Rubella Virus
  • Tobacco Mosaic Virus
  • Viral Inhibition
  • Viral–Host Interactions
  • Virion Structure and Assembly
  • Zoonotic Viral Infections
  • General and Molecular Virology
  • Viral Genetics and Genomics
  • Viral Evolution and Phylogenetics
  • Viral Replication and Transcription
  • Viral Entry and Cell Tropism
  • Viral Pathogenesis
  • Viral Immunology
  • Antiviral Immune Responses
  • Viral Immune Evasion
  • Viral Persistence and Latency
  • Viral Reactivation
  • Structural Virology
  • Virus Classification and Taxonomy
  • Viral Diagnostics
  • Molecular and PCR-Based Viral Testing
  • Viral Serology
  • Viral Genome Sequencing
  • Metagenomic Virus Detection
  • Viral Epidemiology
  • Viral Disease Surveillance
  • Emerging and Re-Emerging Viral Diseases
  • Respiratory Viral Infections
  • Arboviruses and Vector-Borne Viral Diseases
  • Herpesviruses
  • Enteroviruses
  • Noroviruses and Rotaviruses
  • Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers
  • Neurotropic Viruses
  • Congenital and Perinatal Viral Infections
  • Viral Oncology
  • Oncogenic Viruses
  • Antiviral Resistance
  • Antiviral Drug Discovery
  • Antiviral Therapeutics
  • Vaccine Development and Evaluation
  • Viral Vector Vaccines
  • Viral Vectors for Gene Therapy
  • Oncolytic Virology
  • Phage Biology and Phage Therapy
  • Plant Virology
  • Environmental Virology
  • Wastewater-Based Viral Surveillance
  • Veterinary Virology
  • One Health and Viral Zoonoses
  • Outbreak Investigation and Preparedness
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Viral Disease and Public Health Policy
  • Social and Healthcare Impacts of Viral Epidemics
  • Computational and Systems Virology
  • Translational and Clinical Virology

The Department supports responsible scientific publishing, research integrity and ethical reporting. Submissions undergo editorial assessment and peer review in accordance with the journal's applicable editorial and publication policies.

Research & Reviews

Published Articles

Research Article

High prevalence of Papillomavirus (HPV) infection in asymptomatic male partners of females with genital warts: An underestimated condition

This observational study investigated genital HPV infection among asymptomatic male partners of women diagnosed with genital warts. Researchers enrolled 145 men and performed HPV DNA testing using genital swab samples. Among 132 participants with valid samples from at least one anatomical site, 37.1% tested positive for HPV. The findings highlight the importance of understanding asymptomatic HPV carriage and its implications for prevention and vaccination.

DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.46766/thegms.virology.21053106
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Research Article

Assessment of community knowledge, attitude and practice on common zoonotic diseases in Jinka town, Southern Ethiopia

This cross-sectional study assessed knowledge, attitudes and practices concerning common zoonotic diseases among 330 respondents in and around Jinka town, Southern Ethiopia, between November 2018 and May 2019. The researchers examined associations between demographic characteristics, educational background and behaviors relevant to zoonotic disease prevention. The findings emphasize community education, awareness and the integration of a One Health approach.

DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.46766/thegms.virology.20072206
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Opinion

Novel Corona Virus Outbreak in Palestine

This opinion article presents an account of the early COVID-19 outbreak in Palestine during 2020. It describes public health responses involving case identification, contact tracing, quarantine, movement restrictions, designated treatment facilities and public communication. The authors discuss operational challenges and the role of coordinated governmental, healthcare and community action during the initial pandemic response.

DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.46766/thegms.virology.20072407
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Review Article

Emotional support and diverse treatments: The role of social workers during the COVID-19 pandemic- Hasharon Corona hospital experience

This article discusses the experiences of hospital social workers supporting patients, families and medical staff during the early COVID-19 pandemic at Hasharon Hospital in Israel. It describes the emotional difficulties associated with isolation, hospitalization and uncertainty, together with the use of remote communication, psychosocial support, family coordination and adaptations to social work practice under infection-control restrictions.

DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.46766/thegms.virology.20070101
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Research Article

Clinical experience of COVID-19 patients: Disease course and treatment features

This observational study reports the clinical experience of 52 adult patients hospitalized with COVID-19 at Hasharon Hospital in Israel during March and April 2020. The researchers examined demographic characteristics, symptoms, comorbidities, laboratory findings, chest imaging, disease severity and treatments administered. The study identified differences between mild and moderate-to-severe cases, contributing early clinical observations from the pandemic.

DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.46766/thegms.virology.20060302
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