Editor's Comparative Analysis
When choosing between Nature Communications and PLoS ONE, researchers should consider the trade-off between prestige (Nature Communications leads with an IF of 16.60) and publication speed.
Nature Communications is published in GB, while PLoS ONE is headquartered in US. Both titles are verified via the JournalsHub Live Indexing Tracker for 2026.
| Academic Metric | Nature Communications | PLoS ONE |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Publisher | Springer Nature | Public Library of Science |
| Country of Origin | GB | US |
| Established | 2010 | 2006 |
| Editor-in-Chief | See Website | See Website |
| Scientific Influence | ||
| Current Impact Factor |
16.60
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2.22
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| Indexing Status |
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| Review Speed (Decision) | Unknown | Unknown |
| Acceptance Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Access & Publication Fees | ||
| Open Access Type | Full OA | Full OA |
| APC Fee (Estimated) | $6,290.00 | $1,805.00 |
Historical Impact Factor Comparison
About Nature Communications
Nature Communications is a prominent academic journal specializing in Life Sciences and Physical Sciences. Published by Springer Nature in GB, the journal serves as an essential platform for researchers to share high-quality scholarly work. It is fully Open Access publication identified by ISSN 2041-1723. With a current impact factor of …
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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 …
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