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PLOS Biology at 20: Reflecting on the road we've traveled
Hemai Parthasarathy1, Theodora Bloom2, Emma Ganley3
1X, the Moonshot Factory, Mountain View, California, United States of America.
Plos Biology
|October 4, 2023
Summary
PLOS Biology was launched to advance scientific communication and has evolved significantly over two decades. Editors reflect on its journey, highlighting key changes in publishing and research dissemination.
Area of Science:
- Open access publishing
- Scientific communication
- Scholarly journals
Background:
- PLOS Biology launched 20 years ago to address limitations in traditional scientific publishing.
- The journal aimed to provide a platform for high-impact research across all areas of biology.
- Founding principles focused on open access and rigorous peer review.
Discussion:
- The evolution of PLOS Biology mirrors changes in the broader scientific landscape.
- Adapting to new technologies and researcher needs has been crucial for its growth.
- The journal has navigated shifts in funding models and the rise of preprints.
Key Insights:
- Early goals centered on democratizing access to biological research findings.
- The journal has consistently championed open science principles.
- Editorial strategies have adapted to maintain high standards amidst evolving publication norms.
Outlook:
- Continued commitment to open access and transparent peer review.
- Adapting to emerging trends in data sharing and reproducibility.
- Fostering interdisciplinary research and impactful scientific discourse.
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