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CiteScore 
6.6
Impact Factor
< 5
Scite Index
0.93 5-Year SI
SNIP
1.47
Time to Accept
6
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Topics Covered on PLoS Computational Biology
Virus
Protein structure
Simulation
Genome
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Mathematical model
Visual cortex
Public health
Computational model
Smooth muscle
Machine learning
Reactive oxygen species
Glycerol
Breast cancer
Gene expression
Scoring system
Functional connectivity
Gluten
Antigen
Network model
PLoS Computational Biology Journal Specifications
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | PUBLIC LIBRARY SCIENCE |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Article Processing Charges | USD 2655 |
| Publication Time | 32 |
| Editorial Review Process | Peer review |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 2005 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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| 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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How long has PLoS Computational Biology been actively publishing? 
PLoS Computational Biology has been in operation since 2005 till date.
What is the publishing frequency of PLoS Computational Biology?
PLoS Computational Biology published with a Monthly frequency.
How many articles did PLoS Computational Biology publish last year?
In 2023, PLoS Computational Biology publsihed 720 articles.
What is the eISSN & pISSN for PLoS Computational Biology?
For PLoS Computational Biology, eISSN is 1553-7358 and pISSN is 1553-734X.
What is Citescore for PLoS Computational Biology?
Citescore for PLoS Computational Biology is 6.6.
What is SNIP score for PLoS Computational Biology?
SNIP score for PLoS Computational Biology is 1.47.
Who is the publisher of PLoS Computational Biology?
PUBLIC LIBRARY SCIENCE is the publisher of PLoS Computational Biology.
