Leading the future of open science publishing - PLOS
Discover how we are transforming scholarly publishing with a mission-driven commitment to open science, research integrity, and innovation that benefits researchers, institutions, and society worldwide.
Overview
Added
March 17, 2026
Subject & domain
science-daily-life · scientific-inquiry-methods
Grade range
Grade 9 (Freshman)–Grade 12 (Senior)
Pricing
Free
Page kind
Service
Introduction
PLOS: Advancing Open Science
- Organization Type: Non-profit, mission-driven publisher.
- Core Mission: To drive open science forward through measurable change in research publishing, policy, and practice.
- Target Audience: Scholars, librarians, funders, and institutional leaders.
- Scope: Covers all scientific disciplines, including life, health, sustainability, engineering, and technology.
- Key Principles:
- Integrity: Prioritizing rigorous and reliable research.
- Accessibility: Ensuring research is open to all and easily reusable.
- Equity: Developing policies that are fair and inclusive.
- Strategic Pillars:
- Open Science Publishing: Reimagining models for sharing and testing innovations throughout the research lifecycle.
- Open Science Policy: Engaging with multi-stakeholder groups to advocate for and drive the adoption of open science.
- Open Science Practice: Collaborating with diverse global communities to promote open practices across all career stages and disciplines.
- Value Proposition: Focuses on multi-disciplinary discussions and enabling stakeholders to build upon existing scientific knowledge.
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