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Acta Virology (AV) – Call for Papers

Special Issue: "AI in Virology – Revolutionizing Disease Surveillance and Pandemic Preparedness"

The Acta Virology (AV) journal is pleased to announce a special issue titled "AI in Virology – Revolutionizing Disease Surveillance and Pandemic Preparedness." This issue will focus on the integration of artificial intelligence in virology research, virus detection, and epidemic modeling to improve global health outcomes.

Submission Deadline: March 31, 2025

Expected Publication Date: June 2025

Artificial intelligence has significantly contributed to virology research by enhancing virus detection techniques, accelerating vaccine development, and improving outbreak preparedness. This special issue seeks innovative research that leverages AI technologies to combat viral diseases and strengthen public health strategies.

Topics of Interest Include, but Are Not Limited to:

• AI-Powered Virus Detection and Genomic Sequencing – Machine learning models for rapid virus identification and genetic mutation analysis.
• Machine Learning for Pandemic Modeling and Outbreak Prediction – AI-driven epidemiological models for disease spread forecasting and intervention planning.
• AI in Vaccine Research and Antiviral Drug Development – Computational models for vaccine efficacy prediction and drug discovery.
• Computational Virology and AI-Driven Pathogen Surveillance – AI techniques for analyzing viral structures, transmission dynamics, and host interactions.
• Ethical Considerations of AI in Public Health Interventions – Addressing privacy, bias, and regulatory challenges in AI-based disease surveillance.

This special issue will highlight AI's transformative role in virology, fostering collaboration between researchers, public health officials, and AI practitioners.

For detailed submission guidelines, please visit our [Submissions Page].