Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular BiologyMolecular Biology• Life Sciences
PLoS Genetics
Publisher: Public Library of Science
ISSN: 1553-7390;1553-7404
OpenAlex H-Index344
Total Citations910,499
Published Works11,743
Tracked Guidelines0 rules
Research Article WordsField median is 5,300 w
1,500 words
Abstract LimitStructured or unstructured
~250 words standard
Reference CapIn bibliography list
15 references
Figures & TablesCheck supplement rules
Figs: 3
Visual Benchmark Diagram
This Journal: 1,500 wordsWord Limit Position Relative to Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology Field Spectrum
P25: 3,710w
Field Median: 5,300w
P75: 6,890w
📍 1,500 w
This journal's word cap sits below the median of 5,300 words for journals in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology.
Rule Composition for PLoS Genetics
Categorical distribution of the 0 submission constraints tracked for this journal.
Manuscript Types Word Limits Comparison
Length allowances across different paper formats published by PLoS Genetics.
Single word limit applies universally across all article types.
Full Submission Requirements by Manuscript Type
Normalized submission requirements extracted from the official author guidelines.
No specific numeric rules published in author guidelines for this journal.