PLoS Computational Biology

eISSN: 1553-7358pISSN: 1553-734X
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Key Metrics

CiteScore
6.6
Impact Factor
< 5
Scite Index
0.93 5-Year SI
SNIP
1.47
7
Time to Publish
time-to-publish View Chart
7  Mo

Journal Specifications

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  • DOAJ DOAJ
  • SJR SJR
Overview
  • Publisher
    PUBLIC LIBRARY SCIENCE
  • Language
    English
  • Frequency
    Monthly
  • Article Processing Charges
    USD 2655
  • Publication Time
    32
  • Editorial Review Process
    Peer review
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Time to Publish
Time to publish distribution
Articles published in year 2022
Time to publish index
Months% Papers published
0-3 2%
4-6 26%
7-9 42%
>9 30%

Topics Covered

Virus
Protein structure
Simulation
Genome
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Mathematical model
Visual cortex
Public health
Computational model
Smooth muscle
Machine learning
Reactive oxygen species
Glycerol
Breast cancer
Gene expression
Scoring system
Functional connectivity
Gluten
Antigen
Network model

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FAQs

Since when has PLoS Computational Biology been publishing? Faqs

The PLoS Computational Biology has been publishing since 2005 till date.

How frequently is the PLoS Computational Biology published? Faqs

PLoS Computational Biology is published Monthly.

Who is the publisher of PLoS Computational Biology? Faqs

The publisher of PLoS Computational Biology is PUBLIC LIBRARY SCIENCE.

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

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

What is the eISSN and pISSN number of PLoS Computational Biology? Faqs

The eISSN number is 1553-7358 and pISSN number is 1553-734X for PLoS Computational Biology.

What is the focus of this journal? Faqs

The journal covers a wide range of topics inlcuding Virus, Protein structure, Simulation, Genome, Hepatocellular carcinoma, Mathematical model, Visual cortex, Public health, Computational model, Smooth muscle, Machine learning, Reactive oxygen species, Glycerol, Breast cancer, Gene expression, Scoring system, Functional connectivity, Gluten, Antigen, Network model.

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

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