PLoS pathogens | Journament

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#6452 / 33,972
📉 Poor
Overall Score
39.0/100
Score Breakdown
Engagement
30
Accessibility
15
Timeliness
50
Diversity
30
Innovation
40
Community Impact
35
Ethics & Transparency
0
Content Quality
0
Editorial Diversity
0
Publication Regularity
0
Geographic Reach
0
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PLoS pathogens

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Short Name PLoS Pathog
Abbreviated Name plos pathog
ISSN 1553-7374
Aim and Scope
URL http://www.plospathogens.org
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Recent Articles (66 total)

2012
partial replacement with menhaden oil improves peripheral neuropathy in high-fat-fed low-dose streptozotocin type 2 diabetic rat
;Lawrence J. Coppey;Amey Holmes;Eric P. Davidson;Mark A. Yorek
Vol. 2012 , pp. -
742 views DOI Abstract
2013
serum phosphate predicts early mortality among underweight adults starting art in zambia: a novel context for refeeding syndrome?
;John R. Koethe;Meridith Blevins;Christopher K. Nyirenda;Edmond K. Kabagambe;Janelle M. Chiasera;Bryan E. Shepherd;Isaac Zulu;Douglas C. Heimburger
Vol. 2013 , pp. -
536 views DOI Abstract
2011
variations in postprandial blood glucose responses and satiety after intake of three types of bread
;Marianne S. H. Lunde;Victoria T. Hjellset;Gerd Holmboe-Ottesen;Arne T. Høstmark
Vol. 2011 , pp. -
506 views DOI Abstract
2019
The Crohn's disease-associated Escherichia coli strain LF82 relies on SOS and stringent responses to survive, multiply and tolerate antibiotics within macrophages.
Demarre, Gaëlle;Prudent, Victoria;Schenk, Hanna;Rousseau, Emilie;Bringer, Marie-Agnès;Barnich, Nicolas;Tran Van Nhieu, Guy;Rimsky, Sylvie;De Monte, Silvia;Espéli, Olivier;
Vol. 15 , No. 11 , pp. e1008123
458 views DOI Abstract
2017
dietary diversity is not associated with haematological status of pregnant women resident in rural areas of northern ghana
;Mahama Saaka;Jeremiah Oladele;Asamoah Larbi;Irmgard Hoeschle-Zeledon
Vol. 2017 , pp. -
450 views DOI Abstract
2019
Primary infection with dengue or Zika virus does not affect the severity of heterologous secondary infection in macaques.
Breitbach, Meghan E;Newman, Christina M;Dudley, Dawn M;Stewart, Laurel M;Aliota, Matthew T;Koenig, Michelle R;Shepherd, Phoenix M;Yamamoto, Keisuke;Crooks, Chelsea M;Young, Ginger;Semler, Matthew R;Weiler, Andrea M;Barry, Gabrielle L;Heimsath, Holly;Mohr, Emma L;Eichkoff, Jens;Newton, Wendy;Peterson, Eric;Schultz-Darken, Nancy;Permar, Sallie R;Dean, Hansi;Capuano, Saverio;Osorio, Jorge E;Friedrich, Thomas C;O'Connor, David H;
Vol. 15 , No. 8 , pp. e1007766
442 views DOI Abstract
2019
Phytoplasma SAP11 effector destabilization of TCP transcription factors differentially impact development and defence of Arabidopsis versus maize.
Pecher, Pascal;Moro, Gabriele;Canale, Maria Cristina;Capdevielle, Sylvain;Singh, Archana;MacLean, Allyson;Sugio, Akiko;Kuo, Chih-Horng;Lopes, Joao R S;Hogenhout, Saskia A;
Vol. 15 , No. 9 , pp. e1008035
439 views DOI Abstract
2013
Correction: An “Escape Clock” for Estimating the Turnover of SIV DNA in Resting CD4+ T Cells.
Reece, Jeanette;Petravic, Janka;Balamurali, Mehala;Loh, Liyen;Gooneratne, Shayarana;Rose, Rob De;Kent, Stephen J.;Davenport, Miles P.;
Vol. 9 , No. 9 , pp. -
433 views
2019
Intestinal Serum amyloid A suppresses systemic neutrophil activation and bactericidal activity in response to microbiota colonization.
Murdoch, Caitlin C;Espenschied, Scott T;Matty, Molly A;Mueller, Olaf;Tobin, David M;Rawls, John F;
Vol. 15 , No. 3 , pp. e1007381
427 views DOI Abstract
2019
Antigenic cartography of immune responses to Plasmodium falciparum erythrocyte membrane protein 1 (PfEMP1).
Tuju, James;Mackinnon, Margaret J;Abdi, Abdirahman I;Karanja, Henry;Musyoki, Jennifer N;Warimwe, George M;Gitau, Evelyn N;Marsh, Kevin;Bull, Peter C;Urban, Britta C;
Vol. 15 , No. 7 , pp. e1007870
390 views DOI Abstract
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Overall Quality Score

39.0/100

Tier: Poor

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Engagement Score

30.3/100

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Accessibility Score

15.0/100

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Diversity Score

30.0/100

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Innovation Score

40.0/100

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Community Impact Score

35.0/100

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Timeliness Score

50.0/100

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Ethics & Transparency Score

0.0/100

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0.0/100

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Editorial Diversity Score

0.0/100

Author Diversity + Interdisciplinary Value (8%)

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Publication Regularity Score

0.0/100

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Geographic Reach Score

0.0/100

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