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Aims and Scope
PLOS Biology is a monthly peer-reviewed scientific journal covering all aspects of biology. Publication began on October 13, 2003. It was the first journal of the Public Library of Science. The editor-in-chief is Nonia Pariente. Less
PLoS Biology Key Metrics
CiteScore 
14.9
Eigenfactor
0.05 - 0.1
H-Index
293
Impact Factor
5 - 10
Scite Index
0.92 5-Year SI
SJR
Q1Neuroscience (miscellaneous)
SNIP
2.53
Time to Accept
7
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Time to Publish
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% of papers by time taken from submission to publication
0 to 3 months3%
4 to 6 months22%
7 to 9 months37%
Above 9 months38%
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Topics Covered on PLoS Biology
Transcription factor
Central nervous system
Auditory cortex
Multiple sclerosis
Actin
Tuberculosis
Climate change
Open science
Cell division
Machine learning
G protein
Cell cycle
Fossil evidence
Nitric oxide
Tropism
Adipose tissue
Gene expression
Virus
Reactive oxygen species
Medical literature
PLoS Biology Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | PUBLIC LIBRARY SCIENCE |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Article Processing Charges | USD 5300 |
| Publication Time | 28 |
| Editorial Review Process | Anonymous peer review |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 2003 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
| Publication Details | |
| Editorial Review Detail | |
| Information for authors | |
| Author instructions | Visit website |
| Copyright Details | Visit website |
| Deposit Policy | Sherpa/Romeo |
| License type | CC BY |
| OA statement | Visit website |
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FAQs on PLoS Biology
How long has PLoS Biology been actively publishing? 
PLoS Biology has been in operation since 2003 till date.
What is the publishing frequency of PLoS Biology?
PLoS Biology published with a Monthly frequency.
How many articles did PLoS Biology publish last year?
In 2023, PLoS Biology publsihed 480 articles.
What is the eISSN & pISSN for PLoS Biology?
For PLoS Biology, eISSN is 1545-7885 and pISSN is 1544-9173.
What is Citescore for PLoS Biology?
Citescore for PLoS Biology is 14.9.
What is the H Index for PLoS Biology ?
H Index for PLoS Biology is 293.
What is SNIP score for PLoS Biology?
SNIP score for PLoS Biology is 2.53.
What is the SJR for PLoS Biology?
SJR for PLoS Biology is Q1.
Who is the publisher of PLoS Biology?
PUBLIC LIBRARY SCIENCE is the publisher of PLoS Biology.
