PLoS Computational Biology : Impact Factor & More
eISSN: 1553-7358pISSN: 1553-734X
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CiteScore 
6.6
Impact Factor
< 5
Scite Index
0.93 5-Year SI
SNIP
1.47
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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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