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PLOS Complex Systems

Public Library of Science (PLoS) · United States

eISSN2837-8830

✓ DOAJ✓ Open Access

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Established

PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals

Score Breakdown

◆ DOAJ-listed52

Total52

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Aims & Scope

PLOS Complex Systems publishes research on the theory and application of complex systems across all scientific disciplines. It aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and advance the understanding of complex phenomena.

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published—

StatusActive

Total Publications—

Publisher OrgSpringer Science+Business Media

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Submission Info

APC Cost$3,165Above median

Peer ReviewAnonymous peer review, Open peer review

Review Time—

Acceptance Rate—

OA LicenseCC BY

OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes

📦 Long-term Preservation

PMCCLOCKSS

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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11/12 · 92%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Public Library of Science (PLoS)

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

2837-8830

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Indexed in a trusted database?

DOAJ

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Peer review process documented?

Anonymous peer review, Open peer review

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

$3,165

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

PMC, CLOCKSS

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Plagiarism detection in place?

Yes

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

DOAJ verified

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Primary language documented?

English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Subject Classification

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Complex Network Analysis TechniquesOpinion Dynamics and Social InfluenceNeural dynamics and brain functionCOVID-19 epidemiological studiesEvolutionary Game Theory and CooperationGene Regulatory Network AnalysisAdvanced Graph Neural NetworksObesity, Physical Activity, DietUrban Transport and AccessibilityFunctional Brain Connectivity Studies

Frequently asked questions about PLOS Complex Systems

Is PLOS Complex Systems a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for PLOS Complex Systems: it is indexed in DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 52/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of PLOS Complex Systems?

PLOS Complex Systems is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.

Is PLOS Complex Systems indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

PLOS Complex Systems is indexed in DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of PLOS Complex Systems?

How much does it cost to publish in PLOS Complex Systems?

PLOS Complex Systems charges an article processing charge (APC) of about $3,165 for open-access publication.