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PLoS Biology
Publisher: Public Library of Science
ISSN: 1544-9173;1545-7885
OpenAlex H-Index389
Total Citations801,124
Published Works8,650
Tracked Guidelines0 rules
Research Article WordsField median is 5,000 w
No hard word limit
Abstract LimitStructured or unstructured
~250 words standard
Reference CapIn bibliography list
No citation ceiling
Figures & TablesCheck supplement rules
Unrestricted items
Rule Composition for PLoS Biology
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Manuscript Types Word Limits Comparison
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Single word limit applies universally across all article types.
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