PLOS Launches Two New Journals to Address Aging and Ecosystem Challenges
The Public Library of Science (PLOS) has announced the launch of two new open-access journals, PLOS Aging and Health and PLOS Ecosystems, aimed at addressing critical real-world challenges. Based in San Francisco, PLOS emphasizes that both publications adhere to high standards of research integrity and open science principles to enhance reproducibility and knowledge access. The journals operate under a Flat Fee model, shifting publication costs from individual researchers to institutional annual fees. PLOS Aging and Health focuses on multidisciplinary aging research, integrating biological, clinical, and social perspectives to optimize health across the human lifespan. Co-Editors-in-Chief Jennifer A. Schrack and Sara Hägg highlight the goal of breaking down silos in aging studies. Meanwhile, PLOS Ecosystems addresses biodiversity and environmental crises by connecting natural and social scientists with policymakers and practitioners. Editor-in-Chief Henrique Miguel Pereira notes the journal's role in fostering solutions for ecosystem conservation and sustainability. This strategic expansion reflects PLOS's commitment to facilitating faster scientific progress and broader societal impact through accessible, rigorous academic publishing.
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PLOS Launches Two New Journals to Address Aging and Ecosystem Challenges
The Public Library of Science (PLOS) has announced the launch of two new open-access journals, PLOS Aging and Health and PLOS Ecosystems, aimed at addressing critical real-world challenges. Based in San Francisco, PLOS emphasizes that both publications adhere to high standards of research integrity and open science principles to enhance reproducibility and knowledge access. The journals operate under a Flat Fee model, shifting publication costs from individual researchers to institutional annual fees. PLOS Aging and Health focuses on multidisciplinary aging research, integrating biological, clinical, and social perspectives to optimize health across the human lifespan. Co-Editors-in-Chief Jennifer A. Schrack and Sara Hägg highlight the goal of breaking down silos in aging studies. Meanwhile, PLOS Ecosystems addresses biodiversity and environmental crises by connecting natural and social scientists with policymakers and practitioners. Editor-in-Chief Henrique Miguel Pereira notes the journal's role in fostering solutions for ecosystem conservation and sustainability. This strategic expansion reflects PLOS's commitment to facilitating faster scientific progress and broader societal impact through accessible, rigorous academic publishing.
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