How do I submit a paper to PLOS ONE?

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  1. Article Type Selection. Follow the on-screen instructions to select the appropriate article type:
  2. Attach Files.
  3. ​General Information.
  4. Review Preferences.
  5. Additional Information.
  6. Comments.
  7. Manuscript Data.
  8. Send to PLOS.

Is PLOS Open Access?

PLOS is a nonprofit, Open Access publisher empowering researchers to accelerate progress in science and medicine by leading a transformation in research communication.

Is PLOS free?

PLOS, the nonprofit publisher that in 2003 pioneered the open-access business model of charging authors to publish scientific articles so they are immediately free to all, this week rolled out an alternative model that could herald the end of the author-pays era.

How do I become a PLOS ONE reviewer?

As promised, if you’re interested in becoming a PLOS ONE peer reviewer, please create an account in Editorial Manager, http://www.editorialmanager.com/pone/, where you will share information about you. From that data base, PLOS ONE’s academic editors select potential reviewers to match with individual papers.

Is PLOS ONE a journal?

PLOS ONE is a peer reviewed scientific journal with a rigorous editorial screening and assessment process made up of several stages.

Is PLOS ONE a bad journal?

PLOS ONE is indexed by Google, Web of Science, PubMed, etc.; hence, it is considered a good journal. Your paper will show up in literature searches on specific topics. Thus, publishing in PLOS ONE, or any indexed journal, will attract as many citations as a paper published elsewhere but only if your article is useful.

Who benefits from open access?

Open Access means more readers, more potential collaborators, more citations for their work, and ultimately more recognition for them and their institution. Open Access means improved access to research for all.

How much does it cost to publish in PLOS Medicine?

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PLOS Biology PLOS Medicine
Article Type Manuscripts submitted before Jan 1, 2021 Manuscripts submitted after Jan 1, 2021
Research Article: 3,000 USD 4,000 USD
Discovery Report: 2,500 USD
Update Article: 1,700 USD

Is PLoS ONE a reputable journal?

As far as I am aware, PLOS One includes a rigorous peer-review process as followed by most of the good, genuine journals. This journal belongs to the first quartile (Q1) of SJR ranked journals and have a good IF too.

How long does PLoS ONE take to review?

Editorial Decisions The time to render a first decision averages about 43 days, but times vary depending on how long it takes for the editor to receive and assess reviews. The editor considers reviewer feedback and their own evaluation of the manuscript in order to reach a decision.

Is PLOS ONE a high impact journal?

PLOS journals also have fairly high impact factors. In 2018, the impact factor of PLOS ONE was 2.776. However, the importance of the impact factor is up for debate.

What kind of journals are published by PLOS?

PLOS publishes a suite of influential Open Access journals across all areas of science and medicine. Rigorously reported, peer reviewed and immediately available without restrictions, promoting the widest readership and impact possible.

When to publish a registered report in PLoS ONE?

Today, the journal launches Registered Reports, a new article type that enables authors to preregister and publish their study design protocol before they begin their investigation, followed by a second publication when their research is complete.

How do I submit a paper to PLOS?

From the selected journal’s website, follow Publish → Submissions → Submit Now to be directed to the online submission system for that particular PLOS journal. As a new user, click “Register Now” to create an account.

Why is PLOS Pathogens an open access journal?

PLOS Pathogens is the first Open Access journal for breakthroughs in understanding pathogens and their interactions with host organisms. The journal publishes original research and commentary that yield novel insights into pathogenesis that are of broad interest and importance to researchers studying pathogens and pathogen-host interactions.