PLOS Global Public Health Journal Citation Rate 2026
2767-3375
Public Library of Science
US
Q2 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About PLOS Global Public Health
PLOS Global Public Health (PGPH) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Child Nutrition and Water Access, published by Public Library of Science in US, catalogued under ISSN 2767-3375. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.54 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $2100 USD.
PLOS Global Public Health Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
PLOS Global Public Health has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.54, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
As a fully open-access publication, PLOS Global Public Health makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2100 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in PLOS Global Public Health should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare PLOS Global Public Health against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for PLOS Global Public Health
- Budget $2100 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health, Child Nutrition and Water Access, Global Maternal and Child Health. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How PLOS Global Public … Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 2767-3375 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Public Library of Science |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $2100 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
PLOS Global Public Health is published by Public Library of Science and based in United States. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 2100.
In our subject taxonomy, PLOS Global Public Health is classified under Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health, Child Nutrition and Water Access, Global Maternal and Child Health and HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions.
PLOS Global Public Health is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.542.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.542 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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