PLOS Currents
PLOS Currents
PLOS Currents (/plɒs/; Public Library of Science Currents) is an innovative, online publication channel for new scientific research and ideas organized by focused research areas. It was launched by the Public Library of Science (PLOS) in 2009.
Pronunciation
PLOS is pronounced as /plɒs/.
Etymology
The term "PLOS" is an acronym for Public Library of Science, a nonprofit open access scientific publishing project aimed at creating a library of open access journals and other scientific literature under an open content license. The term "Currents" in this context refers to the ongoing and current research in various scientific fields.
Related Terms
- Open Access: A set of principles and a range of practices through which research outputs are distributed online, free of costs or other access barriers.
- Scientific Publishing: The process of sharing research findings with the scientific community.
- Peer Review: The evaluation of work by one or more people with similar competences as the producers of the work.
- Public Library of Science: A nonprofit open access scientific publishing project.
Overview
PLOS Currents aims to minimize the delay between the generation and publication of new research. It provides a platform for scientists to share their newest findings with their peers with minimal delay. The research areas are continually evolving, and each is managed by an expert group of researchers who ensures that the latest research is publicly available. PLOS Currents is part of the larger Public Library of Science initiative, which advocates for open access to scientific research.
Categories
PLOS Currents falls under several categories, including,, and.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on PLOS Currents
- Wikipedia's article - PLOS Currents
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