PLoS Biology 2.0
2008

Welcome Our First Academic Editor-in-Chief

Editorial

Author Information

Author(s): Jonathan A. Eisen

Primary Institution: University of California Davis Genome Center

Hypothesis

Will researchers choose open-access venues for high-profile papers?

Conclusion

The experience of publishing in PLoS Biology was successful and garnered significant attention.

Supporting Evidence

  • PLoS Biology has proven that open access and top-tier science can coexist.
  • The author experienced challenges with closed-access publishing during a personal crisis.
  • The author aims to enhance the partnership between academic and professional editors.

Takeaway

This article talks about how the author became the first Academic Editor-in-Chief of PLoS Biology and his commitment to open access publishing.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1371/journal.pbio.0060048

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