PLoS Medicine Journal Citation Rate 2026
1549-1277
eISSN 1549-1676
Public Library of Science
US
Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier
About PLoS Medicine
PLoS Medicine (PM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Public Library of Science in US, catalogued under ISSN 1549-1277 (e-ISSN 1549-1676). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 7.20 (Q1 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 $5300 USD.
PLoS Medicine Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
PLoS Medicine has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 7.20, placing it in the Q1 quartile. 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 Medicine makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $5300 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in PLoS Medicine 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 Medicine against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for PLoS Medicine
- Budget $5300 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
| ISSN (Print) | 1549-1277 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1549-1676 |
| Publisher | Public Library of Science |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $5300 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
PLoS Medicine is published by Public Library of Science and based in United States. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 5300.
PLoS Medicine 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 7.203.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7.203 | 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
OpenAlex ID: S197939330
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