plos medicine | Journament

Journal Ranking

#317 / 33,810
📉 Poor
Overall Score
38.4/100
Score Breakdown
Engagement
31
Accessibility
15
Timeliness
50
Diversity
30
Innovation
40
Community Impact
33
Ethics & Transparency
0
Content Quality
0
Editorial Diversity
0
Publication Regularity
0
Geographic Reach
0
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Short Name plos med
Abbreviated Name plos med
ISSN 1549-1676
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Publications Per Year

Recent Articles (78 total)

2017
Tuberculosis detection and the challenges of integrated care in rural China: A cross-sectional standardized patient study.
Sylvia, Sean;Xue, Hao;Zhou, Chengchao;Shi, Yaojiang;Yi, Hongmei;Zhou, Huan;Rozelle, Scott;Pai, Madhukar;Das, Jishnu;
Vol. 14 , No. 10 , pp. e1002405-
610 views Abstract
2013
Use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that elevate cardiovascular risk: an examination of sales and essential medicines lists in low-, middle-, and high-income countries.
McGettigan, Patricia;Henry, David;
Vol. 10 , No. 2 , pp. e1001388-
603 views Abstract
2008
Inflammatory and coagulation biomarkers and mortality in patients with HIV infection
Kuller LH;Tracy R;Belloso W;De Wit S;Drummond F;Lane HC;Ledergerber B;Lundgren J;Neuhaus J;Nixon D;Paton NI;Neaton JD; ;;
Vol. 5 , No. 10 , pp. -
473 views Abstract
2014
Mortality in patients with HIV-1 infection starting antiretroviral therapy in South Africa, Europe, or North America: a collaborative analysis of prospective studies
Boulle A;Schomaker M;May MT;Hogg RS;Shepherd BE;Monge S;Keiser O;Lampe FC;Giddy J;Ndirangu J;Garone D;Fox M;Ingle SM;Reiss P;Dabis F;Costagliola D;Castagna A;Ehren K;Campbell C;Gill MJ;Saag M;Justice AC;Guest J;Crane HM;Egger M;Sterne JA;;
Vol. 11 , No. 9 , pp. -
461 views Abstract
2013
Whole genome sequencing versus traditional genotyping for investigation of a Mycobacterium tuberculosis outbreak: a longitudinal molecular epidemiological study.
Roetzer, Andreas;Diel, Roland;Kohl, Thomas A;Rückert, Christian;Nübel, Ulrich;Blom, Jochen;Wirth, Thierry;Jaenicke, Sebastian;Schuback, Sieglinde;Rüsch-Gerdes, Sabine;Supply, Philip;Kalinowski, Jörn;Niemann, Stefan;
Vol. 10 , No. 2 , pp. e1001387-
444 views Abstract
2019
Risk and protective factors for child development: An observational South African birth cohort.
Donald, Kirsten Ann;Wedderburn, Catherine J;Barnett, Whitney;Nhapi, Raymond T;Rehman, Andrea M;Stadler, Jacob A M;Hoffman, Nadia;Koen, Nastassja;Zar, Heather J;Stein, Dan J;
Vol. 16 , No. 9 , pp. e1002920
387 views DOI Abstract
2019
Mother's dietary quality during pregnancy and offspring's dietary quality in adolescence: Follow-up from a national birth cohort study of 19,582 mother-offspring pairs.
Ahrendt Bjerregaard, Anne;Halldorsson, Thorhallur Ingi;Tetens, Inge;Frodi Olsen, Sjurdur;
Vol. 16 , No. 9 , pp. e1002911
378 views DOI Abstract
2019
Advancing the development of new tuberculosis treatment regimens: The essential role of translational and clinical pharmacology and microbiology.
Dooley, Kelly E;Hanna, Debra;Mave, Vidya;Eisenach, Kathleen;Savic, Radojka M;
Vol. 16 , No. 7 , pp. e1002842
372 views DOI
2019
Expectations of healthcare quality: A cross-sectional study of internet users in 12 low- and middle-income countries.
Roder-DeWan, Sanam;Gage, Anna D;Hirschhorn, Lisa R;Twum-Danso, Nana A Y;Liljestrand, Jerker;Asante-Shongwe, Kwanele;Rodríguez, Viviana;Yahya, Talhiya;Kruk, Margaret E;
Vol. 16 , No. 8 , pp. e1002879
370 views DOI Abstract
2019
Psychosocial working conditions, trajectories of disability, and the mediating role of cognitive decline and chronic diseases: A population-based cohort study.
Pan, Kuan-Yu;Xu, Weili;Mangialasche, Francesca;Wang, Rui;Dekhtyar, Serhiy;Calderón-Larrañaga, Amaia;Fratiglioni, Laura;Wang, Hui-Xin;
Vol. 16 , No. 9 , pp. e1002899
364 views DOI Abstract
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Journament

Overall Quality Score

38.4/100

Tier: Poor

The Journament Overall Quality Score is a comprehensive metric that evaluates academic journals across multiple dimensions including engagement, accessibility, diversity, innovation, and community impact.

This score helps researchers, institutions, and publishers understand the holistic quality and impact of a journal beyond traditional metrics.

Engagement Score

31.1/100

Measures user interactions, views, citations, and community involvement with this journal's content.

Higher engagement scores indicate that the journal's content is actively being read, cited, and discussed within the academic community.

Accessibility Score

15.0/100

Evaluates how easily researchers can access journal content, including open access availability, ISSN registration, and indexing.

This metric considers factors such as paywalls, open access policies, and availability across different academic databases and search engines.

Diversity Score

30.0/100

Assesses geographic and institutional diversity of authors, editorial board composition, and topic breadth.

A diverse journal publishes work from various geographic regions, institutions, and covers a broad range of topics within its field.

Innovation Score

40.0/100

Evaluates research novelty, interdisciplinary work, and emerging topics based on AI analysis of article abstracts.

This score reflects how much the journal publishes cutting-edge research, explores new methodologies, and bridges different academic disciplines.

Community Impact Score

33.0/100

Measures scholarly contribution and real-world applications of published research.

This metric evaluates how the journal's research translates into practical applications, policy changes, and benefits to society beyond academia.

Timeliness Score

50.0/100

Evaluates recent publication activity, publication frequency, and currency of research topics.

Higher scores indicate consistent publishing schedules and timely coverage of current research trends.

Ethics & Transparency Score

0.0/100

Research Integrity (10% weight)

Assesses COPE standards compliance, ethical considerations in research, transparency in methodologies, and reproducibility practices.

This metric ensures the journal maintains high ethical standards and promotes transparent, trustworthy research.

Content Quality Score

0.0/100

Academic Rigor (20% weight) + Methodology Quality (12%)

Evaluates research methodology soundness, statistical rigor, theoretical framework strength, appropriateness of research methods, data quality, and clarity & readability.

This comprehensive metric ensures published research meets the highest academic standards.

Editorial Diversity Score

0.0/100

Author Diversity + Interdisciplinary Value (8%)

Measures geographic diversity of authors, institutional variety, editorial board composition, and cross-disciplinary connections.

Diverse editorial teams bring varied perspectives and reduce bias in academic publishing.

Publication Regularity Score

0.0/100

Assesses consistency of publication schedule, frequency stability, and predictable output patterns.

Regular publication schedules indicate reliable journal operations and consistent workflow management.

Geographic Reach Score

0.0/100

Evaluates international author representation, global readership distribution, and cross-border research collaboration.

Wide geographic reach indicates global impact and international recognition of the journal's research.