PLOS Biology
Country
United States
Northern America
Subject Area and Category
Agricultural and Biological Sciences
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Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous)
Q1
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Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous)
Q1
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Immunology and Microbiology (miscellaneous)
Q1
Publisher
SJR 2025
2.525
Q1
SJR Score
H-Index
328
Citations / Doc (2yr)
5.57
Total Docs. (latest)
562
Total Citations (3yr)
7,899
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
15449173, 15457885
Coverage
2003-2026
Journal Rank
#954
Subject Categories
Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous)
Q1
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous)
Q1
Immunology and Microbiology (miscellaneous)
Q1
Neuroscience (miscellaneous)
Q1
Subject Areas
Aims & Scope
PLOS Biology is the flagship PLOS journal in the life sciences and features works of exceptional significance, originality, and relevance in all areas of biological science and at every scale; from molecules to ecosystems, including works at the interface of other disciplines.
We also welcome data-driven meta-research articles that evaluate and aim to improve the standards of research in the life sciences and beyond.
We evaluate research based on the important questions it answers as well as its potential to impact an international scientific community as well as educators, policy makers, patient advocacy groups, and society more broadly.
Abstracting & Indexing
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Web of Science
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PubMed
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Detailed Metrics
| Total Docs. (latest) | 562 |
| Total Docs. (3 years) | 1,342 |
| Total Refs. | 35,714 |
| Total Citations (3 years) | 7,899 |
| Citable Docs. (3 years) | 1,316 |
| Citations / Doc. (2 years) | 5.57 |
| Ref. / Doc. | 63.55 |
| % Female | 43.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of PLOS Biology?
The official Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is published by Clarivate in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and is not listed on this page. Based on SCImago data, PLOS Biology has an SJR of 2.525 and is ranked Q1.
What is the SJR and quartile of PLOS Biology?
PLOS Biology has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 2.525 and its best quartile is Q1.
What is the H-index of PLOS Biology?
The H-index of PLOS Biology is 328, meaning 328 of its articles have each been cited at least 328 times.
Is PLOS Biology indexed in Scopus?
Yes. PLOS Biology is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).
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