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Mark Patterson1, Catriona MacCallum, Hemai Parthasarathy
1mpatterson@plos.org <mpatterson@plos.org>
Plos Biology
|April 12, 2005
Summary
The Public Library of Science is launching three new open access journals in 2005. These journals will cover computational biology, genetics, and pathogens, expanding access to scientific research.
Area of Science:
- Biology
- Genetics
- Pathogen Science
- Computational Biology
Background:
- The Public Library of Science (PLoS) is a non-profit publisher committed to making scientific and medical research literature freely accessible.
- The landscape of scientific publishing is evolving, with a growing demand for open access models.
Purpose of the Study:
- To announce the launch of three new open access journals by PLoS in 2005.
- To expand the reach and accessibility of research in key scientific disciplines.
Main Methods:
- N/A - This is an announcement, not a research study.
- Journal launch and publication schedule.
- Editorial board formation and peer review process establishment.
Main Results:
- Three new peer-reviewed open access journals will be available.
- Journals will focus on Computational Biology, Genetics, and Pathogens.
- Increased availability of scientific findings to a global audience.
Conclusions:
- The launch of these journals signifies a commitment to open access principles.
- PLoS aims to foster wider dissemination and impact of scientific discoveries.
- These new journals will contribute to the advancement of their respective fields.