PLoS ONE- Impact Score, Ranking, SJR, h-index, Citescore, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and Other Important Details

About PLoS ONE

PLoS ONE is a journal published by Public Library of Science. This journal covers the area[s] related to Multidisciplinary, etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 2006-2022. The rank of this journal is 5108. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 3.75, 404, and 0.885, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 19326203.

The best quartile of PLoS ONE is Q1. This journal has received a total of 184362 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2022).

PLoS ONE Impact Score 2022-2023

The latest impact score (IS) of the PLoS ONE is 3.75. It is computed in the year 2023 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 3.75

It is increased by a factor of around 0.19, and the percentage change is 5.34% compared to the preceding year 2021, indicating a rising trend.

The impact score (IS), also denoted as the Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Prediction of PLoS ONE Impact Score 2023

Impact Score 2022 of PLoS ONE is 3.75. If a similar upward trend continues, IS may increase in 2023 as well.

PLoS ONE h-index

 

The h-index of PLoS ONE is 404. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 404 published articles with more than 404 citations.

What is h-index?

The h-index (also known as the Hirsch index or Hirsh index) is a scientometric parameter used to evaluate the scientific impact of the publications and journals. It is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given Journal has published at least h papers and each has at least h citations.

PLoS ONE ISSN

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of PLoS ONE is/are as follows: 19326203.

The ISSN is a unique 8-digit identifier for a specific publication like Magazine or Journal. The ISSN is used in the postal system and in the publishing world to identify the articles that are published in journals, magazines, newsletters, etc. This is the number assigned to your article by the publisher, and it is the one you will use to reference your article within the library catalogues.

ISSN code (also called as "ISSN structure" or "ISSN syntax") can be expressed as follows: NNNN-NNNC
Here, N is in the set {0,1,2,3...,9}, a digit character, and C is in {0,1,2,3,...,9,X}

PLoS ONE Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)

The PLoS ONE is ranked 5108 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 0.885.

SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

PLoS ONE Publisher

The publisher of PLoS ONE is Public Library of Science. The publishing house of this journal is located in the United States. Its coverage history is as follows: 2006-2022.

Call For Papers (CFPs)

Please check the official website of this journal to find out the complete details and Call For Papers (CFPs).

Publication Fees

PLOS employs several business models to support equitable Open Access. A full list of our publication fees, funding initiatives and fee assistance information is available here.

Review Speed

Abbreviation

The International Organization for Standardization 4 (ISO 4) abbreviation of PLoS ONE is PLoS ONE. ISO 4 is an international standard which defines a uniform and consistent system for the abbreviation of serial publication titles, which are published regularly. The primary use of ISO 4 is to abbreviate or shorten the names of scientific journals using the technique of List of Title Word Abbreviations (LTWA).

As ISO 4 is an international standard, the abbreviation ('PLoS ONE') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.

How to publish in PLoS ONE

If your area of research or discipline is related to Multidisciplinary, etc., please check the journal's official website to understand the complete publication process.

Acceptance Rate

Source: plos.org

There are several factors that influence the acceptance rate of any academic journal. Here are some critical parameters that are considered while calculating the acceptance rate:

• Interest/demand of researchers/scientists for publishing in a specific journal/conference.
• The complexity of the peer review process and timeline.
• Time taken from draft submission to final publication.
• Number of submissions received and acceptance slots
• And Many More.

The simplest way to find out the acceptance rate or rejection rate of a Journal/Conference is to check with the journal's/conference's editorial team through emails or through the official website.

Submission Guidelines

Visit the official website of the journal/conference to confirm the submission guidelines, notification date, and submission deadlines.

Why Researchers Should Consider PLOS ONE

Inclusive Publication Criteria and Scope

PLOS ONE offers a wide scope of inclusivity, accepting research across over 200 subject areas that cover science, engineering, medicine, social sciences, and humanities. The evaluation process of research is based on scientific validity, strong methodology, and high ethical standards. PLOS ONE welcomes multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research, replication studies, negative and null results, Registered Reports, and Protocols.

Fair and Robust Review Process

PLOS ONE is committed to a fair, fast, and thorough peer review process, meeting high ethical and methodological standards that align with editorial policies. The expert board of Academic Editors and staff work together to ensure the quality of published work. PLOS ONE offers the opportunity for reviewers to sign their reviews and authors to publish their Peer Review History to promote transparency, accountability, and credit.

Wide Reach

PLOS ONE offers immediate and wide exposure to research through the widest possible audience. PLOS ONE's dedicated media team partners with an extensive network of journalists to showcase noteworthy research. In 2022, PLOS ONE articles received over 100,000 media mentions globally, thereby allowing authors to broaden their reach both within and outside of their discipline.

Multi-Disciplinary Assessment

PLOS ONE offers a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approach to research, facilitating connections within and between disciplines. PLOS ONE welcomes over 20,000 new authors annually in over 200 research areas, promoting collaborations and shared knowledge.

Openness

PLOS ONE pioneered open access and is now leading the way with open science. PLOS ONE applies the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license to works published, ensuring that authors retain the copyright of their work and granting everyone, everywhere the right to read, share, and reuse articles, as long as the author and original source are properly cited. PLOS ONE prioritizes transparency throughout the peer review and publication process by offering various measures to enhance author attribution and identification. These measures include the use of the CRediT authorship taxonomy and ORCID iD, publicly posting protocols and data sets, facilitating preprint posting, and providing the option for Published Peer Review History.

Meaningful Metrics

PLOS ONE promotes the use of individualized article-level metrics to track the impact and reach of unique work with precision. Every article published by PLOS ONE provides viewership, downloads, media mentions, social sharing, and citations through Altmetric, enabling researchers to gain meaningful metrics.

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Credits and Sources

• PLoS ONE Official Website
• PLoS ONE Wikipedia
• Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
• Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/
• Issn.org, https://www.issn.org/
• Scopus, https://www.scopus.com/