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'''PLOS Currents''' is an innovative, online publication channel for new scientific research and ideas organized by topical sections. The platform was launched in 2009 by the [[Public Library of Science]] (PLOS), 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.


== Overview ==
{{Infobox journal
PLOS Currents was designed to minimize the delay between the generation and publication of new research. The platform provides a venue for researchers to share their latest findings and data with the scientific community in a rapid and efficient manner. The content published on PLOS Currents is not peer-reviewed in the traditional sense, but it is moderated by a group of experts in the field, ensuring that only quality research is published.
| title = PLOS Currents
| abbreviation = PLOS Curr.
| discipline = [[Medicine]], [[Biology]]
| publisher = [[Public Library of Science]]
| country = [[United States]]
| history = 2009–2018
| openaccess = Yes
| license = [[Creative Commons Attribution License]]
| website = [https://currents.plos.org/ currents.plos.org]
}}


== Sections ==
'''PLOS Currents''' was an open-access journal published by the [[Public Library of Science]] (PLOS) that focused on rapid dissemination of research findings in the fields of [[medicine]] and [[biology]]. The journal was operational from 2009 until 2018.
PLOS Currents is divided into several sections, each focusing on a specific area of research. These sections include [[Influenza]], [[Evidence on Genomic Tests]], [[Huntington Disease]], [[Tree of Life]], [[Disasters]], and [[Outbreaks]]. Each section is managed by a team of experts who moderate submissions and provide feedback to authors.


== Submission and Publication Process ==
== History ==
The submission and publication process in PLOS Currents is designed to be rapid and efficient. Authors submit their research in a format that suits their material and data best, including preliminary results, datasets, hypotheses, and others. The submissions are then reviewed by a team of moderators who are experts in the relevant field. If the submission is accepted, it is published online immediately and is freely available to the public.
PLOS Currents was launched in 2009 as an innovative platform to quickly share new scientific research and ideas. It was designed to complement the traditional peer-reviewed journal model by allowing researchers to publish their findings rapidly. The journal utilized a streamlined review process to ensure that important scientific information could be shared with the community without delay.


== Impact ==
== Scope and Content ==
PLOS Currents has had a significant impact on the scientific community by providing a platform for rapid dissemination of research. It has been particularly useful in fields where timely information is crucial, such as during disease outbreaks or following natural disasters. The platform has also contributed to the broader movement towards [[open access]] in scientific publishing, promoting transparency and accessibility in the dissemination of scientific knowledge.
The journal covered a wide range of topics within the fields of medicine and biology, including but not limited to [[infectious diseases]], [[genomics]], [[epidemiology]], and [[public health]]. PLOS Currents was particularly known for its focus on emerging topics and urgent research areas that required immediate dissemination.


== Criticism ==
== Publication Model ==
Despite its benefits, PLOS Currents has also faced criticism. Some have questioned the lack of traditional peer review, arguing that it may compromise the quality of the research published. Others have raised concerns about the potential for the platform to be used to disseminate preliminary or unverified findings.
PLOS Currents employed a unique publication model that combined elements of traditional peer review with more rapid, community-based evaluation. Articles were initially screened by a group of expert editors and then made available online for public comment and further review. This model allowed for a dynamic and interactive approach to scientific publishing.
 
== Closure ==
In 2018, PLOS Currents ceased publication. The decision to close the journal was part of a broader strategic shift by PLOS to focus on its core journals and other new initiatives. Despite its closure, the articles published in PLOS Currents remain accessible online, continuing to contribute to the scientific community.
 
== External Links ==
* [https://currents.plos.org/ Official website]
* [[Public Library of Science]]


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Public Library of Science]]
* [[Open access journal]]
* [[Open Access]]
* [[Scientific publishing]]
* [[Scientific Publishing]]
 
== References ==
* [https://currents.plos.org/ PLOS Currents official website]


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Latest revision as of 16:57, 29 December 2024


PLOS Currents



DisciplineMedicine, Biology
LanguageEnglish
Edited by
PublisherPublic Library of Science (United States)
History2009–2018
Frequency
Open accessYes
LicenseCreative Commons Attribution License
Impact factor
ISSN



PLOS Currents was an open-access journal published by the Public Library of Science (PLOS) that focused on rapid dissemination of research findings in the fields of medicine and biology. The journal was operational from 2009 until 2018.

History[edit]

PLOS Currents was launched in 2009 as an innovative platform to quickly share new scientific research and ideas. It was designed to complement the traditional peer-reviewed journal model by allowing researchers to publish their findings rapidly. The journal utilized a streamlined review process to ensure that important scientific information could be shared with the community without delay.

Scope and Content[edit]

The journal covered a wide range of topics within the fields of medicine and biology, including but not limited to infectious diseases, genomics, epidemiology, and public health. PLOS Currents was particularly known for its focus on emerging topics and urgent research areas that required immediate dissemination.

Publication Model[edit]

PLOS Currents employed a unique publication model that combined elements of traditional peer review with more rapid, community-based evaluation. Articles were initially screened by a group of expert editors and then made available online for public comment and further review. This model allowed for a dynamic and interactive approach to scientific publishing.

Closure[edit]

In 2018, PLOS Currents ceased publication. The decision to close the journal was part of a broader strategic shift by PLOS to focus on its core journals and other new initiatives. Despite its closure, the articles published in PLOS Currents remain accessible online, continuing to contribute to the scientific community.

External Links[edit]

See Also[edit]

References[edit]

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