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PLoS Genetics- Impact Score, Overall Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and Other Important Metrics

Last Updated on May 27, 2022

Impact Score

5.36

h-Index

 244

Rank

 720

SJR

 2.7

Note: The impact score 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

Title PLoS Genetics
Abbreviation PLoS Genet.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Cancer Research (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Genetics (Q1); Genetics (clinical) (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1)
h-index 244
Overall Rank/Ranking 720
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 2.7
Impact Score 5.36
Publisher Public Library of Science
Country United States
ISSN 15537390, 15537404




About PLoS Genetics


PLoS Genetics is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Cancer Research (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Genetics (Q1); Genetics (clinical) (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1). It is published by Public Library of Science. The overall rank of PLoS Genetics is 720. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 2.7. 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 244. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of PLoS Genetics journal is 15537390, 15537404. 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 Genetics is cited by a total of 9636 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2021).


PLoS Genetics Impact Score 2021-2022


The impact score (IS) 2021 of PLoS Genetics is 5.36, which is computed in 2022 as per its definition. PLoS Genetics IS is increased by a factor of 0.03 and approximate percentage change is 0.56% when compared to preceding year 2020, which shows a rising trend. The impact score (IS), 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 Genetics Impact Score 2022 Prediction


IS 2021 of PLoS Genetics is 5.36. If the same upward trend persists, impact score may rise in 2022 as well.


Impact Score Trend


Year wise Impact Score (IS) of PLoS Genetics. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact Score (IS)
2022/2023 Coming Soon
2021 5.36
2020 5.33
2019 5.08
2018 5.17
2017 5.53
2016 6.17
2015 7.16
2014 7.80

PLoS Genetics h-index


  Table Setting

PLoS Genetics has an h-index of 244. It means 244 articles of this journal have more than 244 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 Genetics ISSN


The ISSN of PLoS Genetics is 15537390, 15537404. 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 Genetics Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of PLoS Genetics is 720. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 2.7. 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.


PLoS Genetics Publisher


Table Setting

PLoS Genetics is published by Public Library of Science. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2005-2021. 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 Genetics is PLoS Genet.. This abbreviation ('PLoS Genet.') 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 Genetics


If your research field is/are related to Cancer Research (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Genetics (Q1); Genetics (clinical) (Q1); Molecular Biology (Q1), 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.


Credits and Sources


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



Impact Score, h-Index, and Other Important Details of These Journals, Conferences, and Books


Journal/Conference/Workshop/Book Title Type Ranking Publisher h-index Impact Score
European Journal of Microbiology and Immunology journal 27018 Akademiai Kiado 1 0.00
Rev Roumaine des Sciences Techniques-Series Electrotechnique et Energetique journal 15836 Editura Academiei Romane 16 0.96
Annual Review of Medicine journal 243 Annual Reviews Inc. 165 15.75
International Journal of Hyperthermia journal 6743 Informa Healthcare 87 3.40
International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health journal 14482 Walter de Gruyter GmbH 39 1.04
European Journal of International Security journal 7592 Cambridge University Press 14 1.79
Revue des Langues Romanes journal 26345 Universite Paul-Valery 3 0.00
Comunicacion y Sociedad (Mexico) journal 16137 Universidad de Guadalajara 8 0.60
Health and Addictions / Salud y Drogas journal 18257 Instituto de Investigacion de Drogodependencias, Universidad Miguel Hernandez 12 0.35
Pacific Accounting Review journal 12137 Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. 24 2.16

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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of PLoS Genetics

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2022/2023 Coming Soon
2021 5.36
2020 5.33
2019 5.08
2018 5.17
2017 5.53
2016 6.17
2015 7.16
2014 7.80



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