Access for contributors: PLoS expands its options for publication of research and comment
2006
PLoS Expands Options for Publication of Research
Editorial
Author Information
Author(s): The PLoS Medicine Editors
Primary Institution: Public Library of Science
Conclusion
PLoS is creating additional open-access venues to accommodate more valuable contributions in scientific publishing.
Supporting Evidence
- PLoS Medicine has a rejection rate of greater than 80 percent.
- PLoS Clinical Trials publishes results from all medical and public health disciplines.
- PLoS ONE will allow readers to participate directly in the publishing process.
Takeaway
PLoS is making it easier for researchers to publish their work and for readers to engage with it by launching new open-access journals.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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