| 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 | 259 |
| Overall Rank/Ranking | 995 |
| SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) | 2.363 |
| Impact Score | 4.24 |
| Publisher | Public Library of Science |
| Country | United States |
| ISSN | 15537390, 15537404 |
| Best Quartile | Q1 |
| Coverage History | 2005-2022 |
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 995. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 2.363. 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 259. 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 8190 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2022).
The Impact IF 2022 of PLoS Genetics is 4.24, which is computed in 2023 as per its definition. PLoS Genetics IF is decreased by a factor of 1.12 and approximate percentage change is -20.9% when compared to preceding year 2021, which shows a falling trend. 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.
Impact IF 2022 of PLoS Genetics is 4.24. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2023 as well.
| Year | Impact IF |
|---|---|
| 2023/2024 | Coming Soon |
| 2022 | 4.24 |
| 2021 | 5.36 |
| 2020 | 5.12 |
| 2019 | 4.96 |
| 2018 | 4.68 |
| 2017 | 5.13 |
| 2016 | 6.22 |
| 2015 | 7.21 |
| 2014 | 7.82 |
PLoS Genetics has an h-index of 259. It means 259 articles of this journal have more than 259 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.
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.
The overall rank of PLoS Genetics is 995. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 2.363. 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.
| Year | SJR |
|---|---|
| 2023/2024 | Coming Soon |
| 2022 | 2.363 |
| 2021 | 2.700 |
| 2020 | 3.587 |
| 2019 | 3.744 |
| 2018 | 4.001 |
| 2017 | 4.829 |
| 2016 | 5.457 |
| 2015 | 6.390 |
| 2014 | 7.009 |
| Year | Ranking |
|---|---|
| 2023/2024 | Coming Soon |
| 2022 | 995 |
| 2021 | 720 |
| 2020 | 479 |
| 2019 | 439 |
| 2018 | 408 |
| 2017 | 312 |
| 2016 | 245 |
| 2015 | 182 |
| 2014 | 159 |
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: 2005-2022. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.
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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.
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.
The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.
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.
PLoS Genetics latest impact IF is 4.24. It's evaluated in the year 2022. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 7.82 (2014) and 4.24 (2022), respectively, in the last 9 years. Moreover, its average IS is 5.64 in the previous 9 years.
The PLoS Genetics has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 2.363, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2023. In the past 9 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 7.009 in 2014 and the lowest being 2.363 in 2022. Furthermore, the average SJR of the PLoS Genetics over the previous 9-year period stands at 5.64.
The latest h-index of the PLoS Genetics is 259.
The PLoS Genetics is published by the Public Library of Science, with its country of publication being the United States.
The PLoS Genetics is currently ranked 995 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 9 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 159 in 2014 and its lowest position of 995 in 2022.
The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the PLoS Genetics is PLoS Genet..
PLoS Genetics is classified as a journal that the Public Library of Science publishes.
The PLoS Genetics encompasses the following areas:
For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.
The PLoS Genetics is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 15537390, 15537404.
The best quartile for the PLoS Genetics is Q1 (2022).
The PLoS Genetics coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2005-2022.
| Journal/Conference/Workshop/Book Title | Type | Ranking | Publisher | h-index | Impact Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IEEE/OSA Journal of Display Technology | journal | 12809 | IEEE Computer Society | 68 | 0.00 |
| Journal of Competition Law and Economics | journal | 14815 | Oxford University Press | 29 | 0.72 |
| Criminal Justice Review | journal | 8738 | SAGE Publications Inc. | 41 | 1.30 |
| CESifo Economic Studies | journal | 14012 | Oxford University Press | 32 | 1.70 |
| Journal of Applied Business Research | journal | 23890 | 29 | 0.28 | |
| Marine Biology Research | journal | 13573 | Taylor and Francis Ltd. | 42 | 1.06 |
| Canadian Journal of Education | journal | 17961 | Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE) | 41 | 0.39 |
| Journal, Indian Academy of Clinical Medicine | journal | 24608 | Indian Academy of Clinical Medicine | 16 | 0.06 |
| Modern Language Journal | journal | 918 | Wiley-Blackwell | 103 | 3.89 |
| British Journal of Special Education | journal | 12024 | Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd | 42 | 1.24 |
| Year | Impact Score (IS) |
|---|---|
| 2023/2024 | Coming Soon |
| 2022 | 4.24 |
| 2021 | 5.36 |
| 2020 | 5.12 |
| 2019 | 4.96 |
| 2018 | 4.68 |
| 2017 | 5.13 |
| 2016 | 6.22 |
| 2015 | 7.21 |
| 2014 | 7.82 |
