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PLoS Medicine

eISSN: 1549-1676pISSN: 1549-1277
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Aims and Scope

PLOS Medicine (formerly styled PLoS Medicine) is a peer-reviewed weekly medical journal covering the full spectrum of the medical sciences. It began operation on October 19, 2004, as the second journal of the Public Library of Science (PLOS), a non-profit open access publisher. All content in PLOS Medicine is published under the Creative Commons "by-attribution" license. To fund the journal, the publication's business model requires in most cases that authors pay publication fees. The journal was published online and in a printed format until 2005 and is now only published online. The journal's acting chief editor is Clare Stone, who replaced the previous chief editor, Larry Peiperl, in 2018. Less

Key Metrics

CiteScore
15
Eigenfactor
0.05 - 0.1
H-Index
258
Impact Factor
15 - 20
Scite Index
0.85 5-Year SI
SJR
Q1Biochemistry
SNIP
3.65

Journal Specifications

Overview
  • Publisher
    PUBLIC LIBRARY SCIENCE
  • Language
    English
  • Frequency
    Monthly
  • Article Processing Charges
    USD 5300
  • Publication Time
    32
  • Editorial Review Process
    Anonymous peer review
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Topics Covered

Cohort study
Pregnancy
Blood pressure
Vitamin B12
Malaria
Gestation
Mental health
Randomized controlled trial
Quality of life
Dementia
Rural india
Public health
Colorectal cancer
Hepatitis B
Genotype
Type 2 diabetes
Multimorbidity
Drug resistance
Body mass index
Hemoglobin

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FAQs

Since when has PLoS Medicine been publishing? Faqs

The PLoS Medicine has been publishing since 2004 till date.

How frequently is the PLoS Medicine published? Faqs

PLoS Medicine is published Monthly.

What is the H-index. SNIP score, Citescore and SJR of PLoS Medicine? Faqs

PLoS Medicine has a H-index score of 258, Citescore of 15, SNIP score of 3.65, & SJR of Q1

Who is the publisher of PLoS Medicine? Faqs

The publisher of PLoS Medicine is PUBLIC LIBRARY SCIENCE.

Where can I find a journal's aims and scope of PLoS Medicine? Faqs

For the PLoS Medicine's Aims and Scope, please refer to the section above on the page.

How can I view the journal metrics of PLoS Medicine on editage? Faqs

For the PLoS Medicine metrics, please refer to the section above on the page.

What is the eISSN and pISSN number of PLoS Medicine? Faqs

The eISSN number is 1549-1676 and pISSN number is 1549-1277 for PLoS Medicine.

What is the focus of this journal? Faqs

The journal covers a wide range of topics inlcuding Cohort study, Pregnancy, Blood pressure, Vitamin B12, Malaria, Gestation, Mental health, Randomized controlled trial, Quality of life, Dementia, Rural india, Public health, Colorectal cancer, Hepatitis B, Genotype, Type 2 diabetes, Multimorbidity, Drug resistance, Body mass index, Hemoglobin.

Why is it important to find the right journal for my research? Faqs

Choosing the right journal ensures that your research reaches the most relevant audience, thereby maximizing its scholarly impact and contribution to the field.

Can the choice of journal affect my academic career? Faqs

Absolutely. Publishing in reputable journals can enhance your academic profile, making you more competitive for grants, tenure, and other professional opportunities.

Is it advisable to target high-impact journals only? Faqs

While high-impact journals offer greater visibility, they are often highly competitive. It's essential to balance the journal's impact factor with the likelihood of your work being accepted.