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Interested in contributing to research in your field, supporting rigorous peer review, and building on your research experience? Several of our journals are currently recruiting Academic Editors 🤝 🔗 Find out more and explore what the role involves: plos.io/4z3Uq3o

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PLOS @plos.org · 18/09/2026

We would like to say thank you to all the researchers who review for PLOS. Your time, expertise and thoughtful feedback help authors strengthen their work and contribute to the quality of the research we publish across our journals 🤝 #PeerReviewWeek

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PLOS @plos.org · 18/09/2026

Join us at the 55th #ADBU Congress in France, 30 Sept – 1 Oct 🤝 Come and speak to our team about open access publishing and institutional support. Learn more about how we support libraries and institutions: plos.io/3TbtnUD

Announcement: Meet the team — PLOS will attend the 55th ADBU Congress in France (30 Sept–1 Oct); meet Regional Sales Director Marco Castellan to discuss open access publishing and institutional support, shown alongside a butterfly on a flower with colorful PLOS swooshes.

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PLOS @plos.org · 15/09/2026

In our Redefining Publishing report, we propose a new integrated publishing solution called the knowledge stack. The goal is to ensure research outputs, including data & code, are recognized alongside traditional articles. 🔗 buff.ly/hN8ycqN #OpenScienceWeek

Conceptual "Knowledge stack" showing stacked layers of research artifacts—from Research plan at the top, then Protocols, Resources, Data, Code, Preprint, Article down to New outputs—visualizing how research components build on and support each other.

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PLOS @plos.org · 14/09/2026

What makes a good peer review? Clear, specific and constructive feedback can help authors strengthen their work. We have resources to help reviewers approach their review with confidence. 🔗 Visit our review center: buff.ly/IjD5xiV #PRW2026 #PeerReviewWeek

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PLOS @plos.org · 08/09/2026

The first articles have now been published in our new journal, PLOS Ecosystems. These papers bring together open research from multiple disciplines to address the challenges facing our terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems. Read the first articles: buff.ly/8rsP0Z3

PLOS Ecosystems banner announcing "First articles now published" and urging readers to "Read the first papers," set over a split underwater coral and shoreline photo to promote multidisciplinary ecosystem research.

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PLOS @plos.org · 04/09/2026

We are proud to be renewing our partnership with TCC Africa through to 2027 🤝 Over the past few years, we have collaborated to support open science awareness, education, capacity building, and policy development across Africa. Learn more: plos.io/4x742cu

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PLOS @plos.org · 20/08/2026

Discover @plosglobalpublichealth.org Welcoming qualitative and quantitative primary research in a range of topics from maternal and child health, global health security, and evidence use and policy, to infectious and non-communicable diseases and environmental health. 🔗 Learn more: plos.io/4eeOb5x

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PLOS @plos.org · 10/08/2026

We recently joined stakeholders from across Zimbabwe's research ecosystem for the Zimbabwe Open Science Stakeholder Convening, which highlighted the growing national commitment to open science and research collaboration. 🔗 Read more: plos.io/4xw1fKj

Slide titled Advancing open science with PLOS and TCC logos, noting African leaders are strengthening policies yet open science initiatives remain fragmented, and describing a Zimbabwe Open Science Stakeholder Convening to coordinate regional efforts.

Slide titled "From dialogue to action" saying a convening united diverse perspectives to enable a coordinated approach, listing priorities: infrastructure readiness; scholarly publishing insight; regional policy alignment; higher education leadership; and institutional capacity.

Slide summarizing key outcomes from a PLOS and Training Centre in Communication collaboration: shared understanding of Zimbabwe’s open‑science landscape; consensus on priority areas for advancement; opportunities to embed actions in national and institutional frameworks; strengthened collaboration.

Slide titled "A collaborative approach" describing a convening organized by the Zimbabwe University Libraries Consortium, TCC Africa, and PLOS with support from Zimbabwe's Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education to build a sustainable path toward open science.

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PLOS @plos.org · 24/07/2026

Join us at #ESA2026 in Salt Lake City! 🌿 Our team will be available to discuss research across ecology and sustainability and share more about PLOS Ecosystems and PLOS Sustainability and Transformation. @ecologicalsociety.bsky.social

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PLOS @plos.org · 21/07/2026

The first research articles have now been published in our new journal, PLOS Aging and Health. These papers mark an important milestone for our journal, showcasing open access research advancing understanding of aging and health across disciplines. Read the first articles: plos.io/4w3zVTq

Silhouette of a group walking on a beach during sunset. The image promotes PLOS Aging and Health, announcing the publication of its first articles on open access research about aging and health.

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PLOS @plos.org · 02/07/2026

Research assessment is more than articles and citations. Open practices can show how research is shared, reused, and made accessible. Explore these trends #OpenScienceIndicators with @dataseerai.bsky.social, now covering 187,400 open access articles. Explore the dashboard: plos.io/4oW0c3k

What are Open Science Indicators (OSIs)?
Open Science Indicators are a tool developed by PLOS in collaboration with DataSeer to measure trends in open science practice across published research.

What indicators are measured in the OSI dashboard prototype?
The dashboard measures five open science practices associated with published open access research articles:
Research data sharing
Code sharing
Preprint posting
Protocol sharing
Study registration

What knowledge have we gained from OSIs so far?
They reveal how, when, and where open practices happen, giving clearer context for trends and helping shape better tools and policies.

What do OSIs tell us about research impact?
They show the openness behind research, the practices that support transparency, reuse, and broader reach.

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PLOS @plos.org · 01/07/2026

We are proud to be sponsoring the @ukrepro.bsky.social (UKRN) Conference taking place 8–9 July 2026. We look forward to engaging with researchers, institutions, funders, and stakeholders, and sharing updates on our work to strengthen open science practice. #UKRN2026JoinUs

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PLOS @plos.org · 15/06/2026

The 2026 ACRL-NEC/NELIG Annual Conference is underway! If you are attending today, come and introduce yourself to Amy, our Regional Sales Director to learn more about open access publishing and institutional support 🤝

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PLOS @plos.org · 12/06/2026

Will you be attending the 2026 ACRL New England Chapter & the New England Library Instruction Group (NELIG) Annual Conference on June 15? Come and speak to our team about open access publishing and institutional support 🤝 Learn more about how we support libraries and institutions: plos.io/3PWoopt

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PLOS @plos.org · 30/05/2026

We are pleased to announce that PLOS Complex Systems is now indexed by Scopus. Thank you to all the editors, authors, and reviewers who helped us reach this milestone. Learn more about the journal: plos.io/3TS49J9

The image is a promotional graphic for PLOS Complex Systems, now indexed in Scopus. It features abstract blue and grey designs resembling a school of fish. Text announces the indexing achievement.

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PLOS @plos.org · 22/05/2026

Millions still lack safe water, sanitation and hygiene. Recent research in PLOS Water and PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases shows how evidence‑driven, inclusive #WASH solutions can close health gaps and advance equity. ➡️ Explore the findings: plos.io/4dojfPP

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PLOS @plos.org · 20/05/2026

We are excited to be in London today for @msf.ca Scientific Days and look forward to meeting with communities who are shaping the future of humanitarian global health 🤝 If you are attending, come and say hello to our editors from @plosone.org and @plosmedicine.org! #MSFSciDays @msfsci.bsky.social

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PLOS @plos.org · 18/05/2026

In this preview, Editors‑in‑Chief Jennifer Schrack and Sara Hägg share why essential research for aging worldwide matters more than ever, and the role PLOS Aging and Health will play in advancing impactful research across the lifespan. ➡️ Learn more: plos.io/3Rizm8U 🧪 #AgingResearch

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PLOS @plos.org · 15/05/2026

Join us at #BiblioCon26 in Berlin, 19–22 May. Come and speak to us about access publishing and institutional support. If you would like to arrange a meeting, contact mcastellan@plos.org. Learn more about how we support libraries and institutions: plos.io/49GvZ1L

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PLOS @plos.org · 15/05/2026

Join us for MSF Scientific Days 2026. The event brings together researchers, innovators, and advocates in humanitarian global health to discuss and challenge research from within the sector. 📅 Wednesday 20 May ⏰ 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM BST To register and find out more: plos.io/4bdcoFg #MSFSciDays

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PLOS @plos.org · 13/05/2026

Effective #cancer therapy means looking beyond tumor cells. Discover how the tumor microenvironment (TME) acts as a dynamic ecosystem shaping progression, immune evasion, metabolic shifts, and treatment resistance: plos.io/3QXfg42 @plosbiology.org

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PLOS @plos.org · 08/05/2026

Sustainability challenges demand research that crosses disciplines and works directly with communities. A new commentary in PLOS Sustainability and Transformation explores how transdisciplinary science can drive real-world change. ➡️ Read more: plos.io/4tnIdU2

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PLOS @plos.org · 10/04/2026

Tackling today’s environmental and social challenges takes more than ambition, it takes evidence. Explore open access sustainability research showing how collaboration, adaptive management and equity‑driven approaches are shaping a more resilient, sustainable future. 🔗 plos.io/4v29625

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PLOS @plos.org · 01/04/2026

It is the final day of #UKSG2026! If you have not stopped by yet, there is still time to visit us at Stand 22. We are talking about sustainable open research, open access publishing, and how we can support your institutional priorities 🤝 Come and join us before the conference wraps up!

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PLOS @plos.org · 31/03/2026

Day two is in full swing here at #UKSG2026! If you are attending, come and meet us at Stand 22. We would love to say hello. We are here throughout the conference to talk about your institutional priorities and explore how we can support your goals 🤝

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PLOS @plos.org · 30/03/2026

We are all set up and ready at Stand 22 for #UKSG2026! 👋 We are looking forward to meeting and discussing how we can support your institution and research community. Stop by and meet our team. @uksg.bsky.social

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PLOS @plos.org · 27/03/2026

The #EACR2026 Congress in Budapest offers an excellent opportunity to connect with leading cancer researchers, take part in high‑quality academic sessions, and strengthen professional networks. Learn more: plos.io/476TwrI @‌helloeacr.bsky.social

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PLOS @plos.org · 19/03/2026

Open access research is shaping the future of #HealthSciences. Ethical AI and smart technologies are transforming how we detect risks, monitor health, and deliver care—but meaningful progress depends on trusted evidence. Explore peer‑reviewed insights driving real‑world impact: plos.io/4bCovgJ

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PLOS @plos.org · 18/03/2026

We are heading to the @uksg.bsky.social in Glasgow from 30 March - 1 April! If you are attending, come and find us at Stand 22. We are excited to talk about ways we can support your institution and the researcher community you work with 🤝 #UKSG2026 #OpenScience #OpenAccess

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PLOS @plos.org · 17/03/2026

Populations are aging, and understanding health across the lifespan is more important than ever 🧠 PLOS Aging and Health publishes impactful, accessible work across biological, developmental, clinical, neurological, and functional perspectives. 📩 Sign up to receive journal updates: plos.io/4cFEj4l

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PLOS @plos.org · 16/03/2026

Explore research‑sharing trends with our new interactive Open Science Indicators dashboard prototype. See how practices like study registration, data, code, protocol sharing and preprints vary across fields, countries, funders and organizations. 🔗 Explore #OpenScience Indicators: plos.io/3PFvT3h

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PLOS @plos.org · 06/03/2026

Ecosystems research plays a critical role in shaping environmental decisions 🌍️ PLOS Ecosystems brings together open, evidence‑led insights across terrestrial, freshwater and marine systems. 📩 Sign up for email updates to receive content, Editorial Board insights, and journal news: plos.io/4b898Mt

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PLOS @plos.org · 06/03/2026

Open Science isn’t just a values choice. It’s an economic one. We are sharing a new independent report by @technopolis-group.com on the economic benefits of #OpenScience and what drives value when research outputs are designed for reuse at scale: plos.io/4rdAxCY

The image is an infographic titled "Open science creates economic value through reuse at scale," by PLOS. It highlights four benefits of reuse: prevents duplication of effort, accelerates research processes, compounds benefits through network effects, and enables reuse across sectors. The left side features a flowchart illustrating reuse from a single research output. On the right, a text box emphasizes that open science can enhance productivity and strengthen long-term performance when done correctly. A final note states, "Publishing is a vital part of the infrastructure that enables reuse at scale.

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PLOS @plos.org · 27/02/2026

Populations are aging—and decisions must be evidence‑led. PLOS Aging and Health is a new global platform for multidisciplinary research across the lifespan. 📄 Submit your work and help shape healthier futures: plos.io/4rJeV2n

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PLOS @plos.org · 13/02/2026

PLOS Ecosystems is open for submissions 🌱 A selective, open access journal for impactful research across terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems. 🔗 Shape the future of ecosystems research: plos.io/4tu6qJD

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PLOS @plos.org · 15/01/2026

PLOS Ecosystems is our new open access journal bringing together rigorous research across terrestrial, freshwater, and marine systems - linking biodiversity, ecosystem function, and nature’s contributions to people. ➡️ Help shape the future of ecosystems research: plos.io/4puYlRE

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PLOS @plos.org · 29/12/2025

As the year begins to draw to a close, we reflect on 2025 with the scientific community. It was a year of challenges and resilience, but also one of remarkable discoveries. In this editorial, @plosbiology.org reflects on the achievements within life sciences: plos.io/4j5T3uh 🧪

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PLOS @plos.org · 25/11/2025

We are recruiting Academic Editors for our new journal, PLOS Ecosystems—a selective open science journal dedicated to research that informs evidence-led decisions and supports sustainable, healthy ecosystems. ➡️ Apply now: plos.io/47RBDhb

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PLOS @plos.org · 21/11/2025

We are recruiting Academic Editors for our new journal, PLOS Aging and Health—a selective open science journal for research on developmental and age-related processes and changes across the life course. ➡️ Apply now: plos.io/48o1LQV

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PLOS @plos.org · 13/11/2025

Now open for submissions: PLOS Aging and Health is a new open access selective journal that publishes transformative work from across the spectrum of aging research. Submit and learn more: plos.io/4oQ9ywq #AgingResearch #OpenScience #CallForPapers

Promotional image for PLOS Aging and Health journal, featuring a silhouetted group of people at sunset, emphasizing the call for submissions to a scholarly platform that promotes accessible and impactful research.

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PLOS @plos.org · 13/11/2025

Now open for submissions: PLOS Ecosystems is a multidisciplinary, open access journal bringing together research relevant to addressing the challenges facing our terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems, and nature's contributions to people. Submit and learn more: plos.io/4oYuRvR

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PLOS @plos.org · 23/10/2025

There is still time to register for our next Open 2.0 webinar exploring how #OpenScience monitoring helps track and understand open science in practice. 📅 Oct 31, 2.30 PM CET 📝 plos.io/3WnuNJM 🤝 Speakers: @sabinaleonelli.bsky.social, @ismaelrafols.bsky.social and Antónia Correia.

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PLOS @plos.org · 08/10/2025

What can real-world examples teach us about tracking the progress of #OpenScience? Join us for the next webinar in our Open 2.0 series. 📅 Oct 31, 2.30 PM CEST 📝 Register: plos.io/4o6uyhU Featured speakers include @sabinaleonelli.bsky.social, @ismaelrafols.bsky.social and Antónia Correia.

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PLOS @plos.org · 19/09/2025

As #PeerReviewWeek draws to a close, and we would like to say thank you to our peer reviewers 🤝 Your time, expertise, and thoughtful feedback help keep PLOS research rigorous, open, and trustworthy.

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PLOS @plos.org · 18/09/2025

The rise of AI is reshaping how we think, write, and review science. This #PeerReviewWeek, we’re asking how do we preserve trust and transparency in a system that’s rapidly evolving? 🔗 Read our latest blog: plos.io/46d8BI9 @peerreviewweek.bsky.social #OpenScience #PRW2025

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PLOS @plos.org · 18/09/2025

We have submitted a response to the National Institutes of Health's Request for Information on Maximizing Research Funds by Limiting Allowable Publishing Costs. We believe that equitable access to publishing is essential to advancing open science. 🔗 Read our full response here: plos.io/4n9MEzF

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PLOS @plos.org · 16/09/2025

In a newly released arXiv preprint, we explore how open science practice like sharing data, code and preprints relate to citation impact in French-authored research over a 3-year period. Thanks to @ouvrirlascience.bsky.social for highlighting its national importance. 🔗 Read more: plos.io/3Vmykrj

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PLOS @plos.org · 12/09/2025

Next week is #PeerReviewWeek! Today, we take a look back at our long-standing commitment to open peer review and a new initiative that brings open peer review to preprints for authors submitting to PLOS Global Public Health. 🔗 Read more: plos.io/3HQYOy7

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PLOS @plos.org · 23/07/2025

To support our ‘Redefining Publishing’ project, we brought together stakeholders to explore our knowledge stack, that recognizes all research outputs. 🔗 Read the full summary: plos.io/45XeXvx #OpenScience

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