PLoS Biology is a peer-reviewed english-language open-access journal published by Public Library of Science (PLoS) in United States, operating under an open-access model since 2003. The journal covers Biology (General).
Authors are required to pay an article processing charge to publish in PLoS Biology; refer to the journal's APC page for the current rate. A waiver policy is offered for eligible authors. Articles are released under the CC BY, Publisher's own license license (see other journals using this license).
To date, PLoS Biology has published 8,494 articles. Articles are minted with DOIs through the prefix 10.1371. All submissions undergo plagiarism screening before peer review.
Keywords
biology, biological sciences, life sciences
At a glance
- Publisher
- Public Library of Science (PLoS)
- Country
- United States
- Primary language
- English
- License
- CC BY, Publisher's own license
- Peer review
- Anonymous peer review
- OA since
- 2003
- Review time
- 28 weeks
- DOI prefix
10.1371- Plagiarism check
- Yes
ISSN
- 1544-9173
- electronic
- 1545-7885
Frequently asked questions
Is PLoS Biology peer-reviewed?
Yes — PLoS Biology operates a Anonymous peer review review process.
Does PLoS Biology charge an article processing charge (APC)?
Yes — refer to the journal's APC page for the current rate. A waiver policy is available for eligible authors.
What subjects does PLoS Biology publish?
PLoS Biology publishes research in Biology (General).
What languages does PLoS Biology accept?
PLoS Biology accepts manuscripts in English.
What is the ISSN of PLoS Biology?
ISSN:
1544-9173 (print) · 1545-7885 (electronic).How do I submit a manuscript to PLoS Biology?
Submit through the journal's official portal: visit submission page →
How long does peer review take at PLoS Biology?
Average time from submission to publication is approximately 28 weeks.