PLOS MEDICINE

metrics 2024

Connecting disciplines to drive medical innovation.

Introduction

PLOS Medicine, published by the Public Library of Science, stands as a preeminent open-access journal dedicated to advancing global health through impactful research and discourse. Established in 2004, it has maintained its open-access nature, ensuring that groundbreaking studies in medicine, biochemistry, biotechnology, cell biology, and molecular biology remain accessible to a global audience. With an impressive ranking of 14 out of 636 in General Medicine and a remarkable 97th percentile according to Scopus, PLOS Medicine is recognized for its influential contributions to the medical community. The journal not only aims to disseminate high-quality research but also to foster collaboration across disciplines to improve health outcomes worldwide. Researchers, professionals, and students alike can benefit from the wealth of knowledge and innovations presented in this leading journal, making it an essential resource in the field of medical science.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank4.20
Journal Impact Factor10.50
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)11.30
H-Index275
Journal IF Without Self10.50
Eigen Factor0.05
Normal Eigen Factor10.71
Influence4.73
Immediacy Index2.20
Cited Half Life8.70
Citing Half Life5.60
JCI2.48
Total Documents4840
WOS Total Citations42360
SCIMAGO Total Citations116551
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1861
Scopus Journal Rank4.20
Cites / Document (2 Years)9.19
Cites / Document (3 Years)10.32
Cites / Document (4 Years)10.12

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

General Medicine in Medicine
Rank #14/636
Percentile 97.80
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL
Rank 10/325
Percentile 97.10
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL
Rank 12/329
Percentile 96.35
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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