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PLoS ONE
Open Access Established Impact
About PLoS ONE
PLoS ONE is a prominent academic journal specializing in Life Sciences and Medicine. Published by Public Library of Science in US, the journal serves as an essential platform for researchers to share high-quality scholarly work. It is fully Open Access publication identified by ISSN 1932-6203. With a current impact factor of 2.219, PLoS ONE maintains rigorous standards of peer review and academic excellence. The journal aims to advance the boundaries of knowledge within its research areas and provides valuable insights for the global scientific community.
Editorial Perspective & Metric Analysis
Based on current metadata, PLoS ONE maintains a competitive position in the US academic market. With an impact factor of 2.22, it remains a steady venue for researchers in its specific sub-fields. Being fully Open Access, this journal ensures your research is immediately available to the global scientific community.
| ISSN (Print) | 1932-6203 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Public Library of Science |
| Country | US |
| Established | 2006 |
| APC / Cost | $1805 USD |
About PLoS ONE
PLoS ONE is a prominent academic journal specializing in Life Sciences and Medicine. Published by Public Library of Science in US, the journal serves as an essential platform for researchers to share high-quality scholarly work. It is fully Open Access publication identified by ISSN 1932-6203. With a current impact factor of 2.219, PLoS ONE maintains rigorous standards of peer review and academic excellence. The journal aims to advance the boundaries of knowledge within its research areas and provides valuable insights for the global scientific community.
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Impact Factor
Historical Trend
Impact Factors by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.219 | Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate) |
| 2023 | 3.700 | Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate) |
| 2022 | 3.700 | Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate) |
| 2021 | 3.200 | Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate) |
| 2020 | 2.700 | Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate) |
Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Global Pyrogeography: the Current and Future Distribution of Wildfire
Meg A. Krawchuk, Max A. Moritz, Marc‐André Parisien et al. • 2009
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Last updated: Mar 15, 2026
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