At PLOS we warmly welcome the Jan 24, 2022 statement from the Wissenschaftsrat advocating that Open Access should become the default for scientific publications, but encourage further support of the…
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Open Access PLOS response to the Wissenschaftsrat (German Science Council) statement on Open AccessRead more
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Open Access What a difference a data repository makes: Six ways depositing data maximizes the impact of your scienceRead more
Data is key to verification, replication, reuse, and enhanced understanding of research conclusions. When your data is in a repository—instead of an…
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Open Access week 2021 Open Access Week Theme to be “It Matters How We Open Knowledge: Building Structural Equity”Read more
Note: the following announcement is courtesy of SPARC. The 2021 Open Access Week Advisory Committee is pleased to announce that the theme…
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Open for submissions (Part 2 – equitable OA models)Read more
PLOS' five new journals are now open for submissions and feature equitable and regionally appropriate ways to support OA…
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Collaboration Partnering with TCC AfricaRead more
PLOS and TCC Africa are partnering to study and co-create pathways to Open Research that work for African researchers…
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion To boldly grow: five new journals shaped by Open ScienceRead more
Announcing the launch of five new journals, all addressing global health and environmental challenges and rooted in the full values of Open Science…
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Open Access Open Response to “Economic impact of UKRI open access policy” reportRead more
PLOS generally refutes the assertion that OA via the UKRI policy is economically damaging, regarding the FTI Consulting report: “Economic assessment of the impact of the new Open Access policy…
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Library Partnerships PLOS and Yale University Announce Publishing AgreementRead more
Yale University posted the following announcement on its website on February 23, 2021 Yale University Library has signed two innovative agreements that…
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Thank You for your hard work and support!Read more
Thank you to our volunteers. Your contributions throughout the past year have helped accelerate discovery and develop science during these unpredictable times…
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Innovation Submit your Lab and Study Protocols to PLOS ONE!Read more
PLOS ONE’s array of publication options that push the boundaries of Open Science continues to expand. We’re happy to announce two new…
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In the News PLOS and the Big Ten Academic Alliance Announce Publishing DealRead more
The Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) and the Public Library of Science (PLOS) today announced an agreement for BTAA members to participate…