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PLoS Currents

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on October 31, 2023

Impact Score

2020-2021

0.00

h-Index

2020-2021

 56

Rank

2020-2021

 15453

SJR

2020-2021

 0.282

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title PLoS Currents
Abbreviation PLoS Curr.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q3)
h-index 56
Overall Rank/Ranking 15453
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.282
Impact Score 0.00
Publisher Public Library of Science
Country United States
ISSN 21573999
Best Quartile Q3
Coverage History 2009-2017




About PLoS Currents


PLoS Currents is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q3). It is published by Public Library of Science. The overall rank of PLoS Currents is 15453. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.282. 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. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 56. The best quartile for this journal is Q3.

The ISSN of PLoS Currents journal is 21573999. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. PLoS Currents is cited by a total of 4 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2020).


PLoS Currents Impact IF 2020-2021


The Impact IF 2020 of PLoS Currents is 0.00, which is computed in 2021 as per its definition. The impact IF, also denoted as 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.

Table Setting

PLoS Currents Impact IF 2021 Prediction


Impact IF 2020 of PLoS Currents is 0.00. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2021 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of PLoS Currents. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2020 0.00
2019 2.00
2018 2.24
2017 2.23
2016 2.62
2015 4.60
2014 3.16

PLoS Currents h-index


  Table Setting

PLoS Currents has an h-index of 56. It means 56 articles of this journal have more than 56 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




PLoS Currents ISSN


The ISSN of PLoS Currents is 21573999. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

PLoS Currents Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of PLoS Currents is 15453. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.282. 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.

SJR of PLoS Currents by Year


Year SJR
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2020 0.282
2019 0.741
2018 1.044
2017 0.836
2016 1.691
2015 1.519
2014 1.327

Ranking of PLoS Currents by Year


Year Ranking
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2020 15453
2019 6511
2018 4093
2017 5525
2016 1916
2015 2322
2014 2822

PLoS Currents Publisher


Table Setting

PLoS Currents is published by Public Library of Science. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2009-2017. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of PLoS Currents is PLoS Curr.. This abbreviation ('PLoS Curr.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in PLoS Currents


If your research field is/are related to Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q3), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the PLoS Currents?

PLoS Currents latest impact IF is 0.00. It's evaluated in the year 2020. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 4.60 (2015) and 0.00 (2020), respectively, in the last 7 years. Moreover, its average IS is 2.41 in the previous 7 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the PLoS Currents?

The PLoS Currents has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.282, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2021. In the past 7 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 1.691 in 2016 and the lowest being 0.282 in 2020. Furthermore, the average SJR of the PLoS Currents over the previous 7-year period stands at 2.41.


What's the latest h-index of the PLoS Currents?

The latest h-index of the PLoS Currents is 56.


Who's the publisher of the PLoS Currents?

The PLoS Currents is published by the Public Library of Science, with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the PLoS Currents?

The PLoS Currents is currently ranked 15453 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 7 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 1916 in 2016 and its lowest position of 15453 in 2020.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the PLoS Currents?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the PLoS Currents is PLoS Curr..


Is the "PLoS Currents" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

PLoS Currents is classified as a journal that the Public Library of Science publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the PLoS Currents?

The PLoS Currents encompasses the following areas:

  • Medicine (miscellaneous)

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the PLoS Currents?

The PLoS Currents is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 21573999.


What's the best quartile of the PLoS Currents?

The best quartile for the PLoS Currents is Q3 (2020).


What's the coverage history of the PLoS Currents?

The PLoS Currents coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2009-2017.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of PLoS Currents

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2021/2022 Coming Soon
2020 0.00
2019 2.00
2018 2.24
2017 2.23
2016 2.62
2015 4.60
2014 3.16