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Journal Selection & Submission →Indexing of PLoS Computational Biology
| List | Status |
|---|---|
| Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) | ✓ Listed |
| Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI) | Not found |
| Arts & Humanities Citation Index (AHCI) | Not found |
| Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) | Not found |
| Scopus | ✓ Listed |
| Journal Citation Reports 2024 | ✓ Listed |
- ISSN
- 1553-734X
- eISSN
- 1553-7358
- Publisher
- Public Library of Science
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Scopus source type
- Journal
- Web of Science categories
- Biochemical Research Methods, Mathematical & Computational Biology
From the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab, updated 1 March 2026. Indexing can change: confirm on the Web of Science Master Journal List or the Scopus source list before submitting. ScholarsColab does not show impact factors or quartiles, which are licensed; see how JCR and CiteScore quartiles work.
What PLoS Computational Biology publishes: real papers
Words that appear most often in the titles of papers our mentors published here:
Papers by ScholarsColab mentors in PLoS Computational Biology
- How cations can assist DNase I in DNA binding and hydrolysis
Marc Baaden - Formation of Raft-Like Assemblies within Clusters of Influenza Hemagglutinin Observed by MD Simulations Marc Baaden
- Ten simple rules to create a serious game, illustrated with examples from structural biology Marc Baaden
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- Physical Chemistry Chemical PhysicsSCIEScopusJCR 202413 mentor papers
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- Scientific ReportsSCIEScopusJCR 2024213 mentor papers
- Journal of Molecular LiquidsSCIEScopusJCR 202422 mentor papers
- Journal of Biomolecular Structure and DynamicsSCIEScopusJCR 202414 mentor papers
- Biointerface Res. Appl. ChemNot found in our indexing lists9 mentor papers
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Frequently asked questions
Is PLoS Computational Biology indexed in Scopus?
Yes. PLoS Computational Biology appears in the Scopus list, according to the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab (updated 1 March 2026). Always confirm the current status on the official list before submitting.
Is PLoS Computational Biology an SCIE journal?
Yes. PLoS Computational Biology is listed in the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE), according to the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab (updated 1 March 2026). Always confirm the current status on the official list before submitting.
Is PLoS Computational Biology in Journal Citation Reports (JCR)?
Yes. PLoS Computational Biology is listed in JCR 2024, so it has a Journal Impact Factor. For the current impact factor and quartile, check Journal Citation Reports.
What topics does PLoS Computational Biology publish?
Papers by ScholarsColab mentors in PLoS Computational Biology most often mention cations, assist, dnase, binding, hydrolysis, formation. Check the journal’s aims and scope for its full coverage.
Have ScholarsColab mentors published in PLoS Computational Biology?
Yes. 3 papers by 1 mentor was published in PLoS Computational Biology between 2010 and 2018, with 244 citations in total.
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