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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 One @plosone.org · 9h

In a new @plos.org blog post for our 20th anniversary series, Senior Editor @joannatindall.bsky.social looks at research published in @plosone.org that explores the changes associated with the Anthropocene, from species distributions to regime shifts to direct risks for people. plos.io/4ylGjGL

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Environmental change in the Anthropocene - EveryONE

This blog post was prepared by PLOS One Senior Editor Joanna Tindall. The Anthropocene is a geological epoch defined by human actions…

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PLOS @plos.org · 29/09/2026

Together with The National Science Library (NSL) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) we're working to advance international collaboration in #OpenScience and foster a more connected, inclusive, and sustainable global research community. Learn more: plos.io/4jwxHbL

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National Science Library, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and PLOS sign MOU on jointly advancing the OS10 Program - The Official PLOS Blog

September 2026 — Learn about a new partnership between PLOS, The National Science Library, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 29/09/2026

For #WorldHeartDay, these recent articles examine physical activity in individuals with cardiovascular disease, the link between blood pressure in pregnancy and cardiovascular health, and the use of smart watches to monitor heart rate. plos.io/4z4zHMT plos.io/4iVoBoN plos.io/4ju9T8n plos.io/4iPPVF1

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PLOS @plos.org · 18/09/2026

We developed Open Science Indicators with @dataseerai.bsky.social to measure open science behaviors and advance best practices. Our dashboard makes OSI data from 180,000+ Open access articles easier to explore, showing possibilities of #OpenScience monitoring. 🔗 buff.ly/8WCqGAU #OpenScienceWeek

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Explore Open Science Indicators

Explore open science trends for your organization and compare against data for peer organizations, research field and country using the PLOS Open Science Indicators dashboard.

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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 · 17/09/2026

In #OpenScienceWeek, advocates come together to celebrate open science. As part of our Redefining Publishing report, we commissioned an economic analysis of its impact. The findings are clear: economic value is created when research outputs can be accessed and reused. buff.ly/lVidn5D

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The Economic Benefits of Open Science

This report is an output of PLOS’s Redefining Publishing program, supported by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The program explores how scholarly…

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PLOS @plos.org · 17/09/2026

As research output grows, so does the demand for peer review. Can AI help? We explore both the potential and risks of using AI in peer review, and the importance of protecting quality and integrity: buff.ly/Itz4JvA #PeerReviewWeek #PRW2026

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The promise and perils of AI use in peer review - The Official PLOS Blog

Author: Renee Hoch, Head of Publication Ethics, PLOS Artificial intelligence (AI) is having an outsized influence on many industries, including scholarly publishing…

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PLOS @plos.org · 16/09/2026

We continue #OpenScienceWeek by highlighting the second output of our Redefining Publishing report on the future of the publishing business model. PLOS commits to develop a sustainable, non-APC model for research outputs and broaden participation in open science. 🔗 Read the report: buff.ly/hN8ycqN

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Redefining Publishing: Practical pathways to open science

PLOS explores innovative publishing models to enhance open science, focusing on broader recognition of diverse research outputs and sustainable participation beyond traditional article-centric…

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PLOS @plos.org · 16/09/2026

Open peer review can mean different things, from publishing review reports to sharing reviewer identities or connecting review with preprints. We explore different approaches to making peer review more transparent: buff.ly/6Vrxhfl #PeerReviewWeek #PRW2026

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Open peer review

Explore the benefits and practices of open peer review, including publishing peer review history and enhancing scientific transparency for authors, reviewers, and readers.

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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

It’s #OpenScienceWeek! At PLOS we believe in a future where science is open to all, for all. But how do we actually reach that future? Read our report, Redefining Publishing, to see how we are committed to drive change in open science: buff.ly/hN8ycqN

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Redefining Publishing: Practical pathways to open science

PLOS explores innovative publishing models to enhance open science, focusing on broader recognition of diverse research outputs and sustainable participation beyond traditional article-centric…

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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

Slide announcing renewal of partnership between PLOS and the Training Centre in Communication, pledging to advance open science across Africa with goals listed on the left and a black-and-white close-up of a bee approaching a flower on the right.

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PLOS @plos.org · 28/08/2026

We are pleased to once again partner with The Water Institute at UNC on a special collection from the 2026 UNC Water and Health Conference. Published across four PLOS journals, the collection will bring together #WaSH research to advance a more water-secure future. Learn more: plos.io/4qF1HE9

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PLOS-UNC Water and Health 2026 Special Collection partnership

We are pleased to announce that PLOS and The Water Institute at UNC are again partnering to publish a special collection of…

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PLOS @plos.org · 24/08/2026

The @globalyacademy.bsky.social 2026 call for new members is now open! Learn more about Global Young Academy's (GYA) mission, membership opportunities, and application process from GYA co-chairs in this new interview on The Official PLOS Blog: plos.io/4xWvA53.

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The 2026 Global Young Academy call for new members is now open - The Official PLOS Blog

Apply now for membership in the Global Young Academy (GYA), learn more about this opportunity in our interview with GYA leadership.

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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 · 29/07/2026

A wonderful post Hilda! We are forever grateful for your contributions as a writer for the PLOS Blogs community, and for the conversations you’ve helped shape around science and medicine.

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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 · 16/07/2026

A newly recognized species of African monkey has been described in research published in @plosone.org. It is only the fifth new species of African monkey to be described in the last 75 years. Read the paper: plos.io/3Rcxu1W

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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

Superworms might offer a faster, safer way to prep #Museum skeletal specimens. @plosone.org authors walk through the practical advantages of this method in this new video.

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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 Mental Health @plosmentalhealth.org · 16/06/2026

Publishing with Purpose: Bringing lived experiences into journal development Read our latest Editorial, co-authored with members of our Lived Experience Advisory Board journals.plos.org/mentalhealth...

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Publishing with purpose: Bringing lived experiences into journal development

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Sarah Jose (JoseSci) @sarahjose.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Please do feel free to stop me to chat about all things science and publishing at #ExE2026! As a Cornwall native, I'm also happy to recommend places to visit or the best places to buy a pasty!

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PLOS Global Public Health @plosglobalpublichealth.org · 18/06/2026

We publish rigorous, inclusive research for health professionals, policymakers, and communities worldwide. We welcome studies across maternal and child health, global health security, infectious and non‑communicable diseases, and environmental health. Find out more: plos.io/4eeOb5x #GlobalHealth

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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

New insights are transforming how we detect, understand, and treat cancer. To accelerate progress, innovation must address cancer’s biological complexity and the diversity of tumor ecosystems. Explore how open science is helping translate discovery into real-world readiness ⬇️

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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 · 11/06/2026

We anticipate this being part of a broader and ongoing conversation and welcome input on how we can improve.

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PLOS @plos.org · 11/06/2026

This includes how prevalent the practice is in the community already. The outcome of these conversations is that we have been able to update our code policies on PLOS Biology and PLOS Medicine this year, and they now have the same expectations for code sharing as PLOS Computational Biology.

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PLOS @plos.org · 11/06/2026

We have done in-depth analyses and interviews with research communities and our editors to ensure that any roll out of additional code requirements are clear, easy to understand, consistently applied, and reflect the nuance specific to that research community.

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PLOS @plos.org · 11/06/2026

Hi there, thanks for your question. We are constantly working with the different communities associated with our journals to ensure that our policies meet the community needs and continue to drive open science and the attribution and re-use of research outputs.

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 08/06/2026

For #WorldOceanDay our Associate Editor @dpdormouse.bsky.social explores the theme of “Strong Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) for Our Blue Planet”, looking at some of the science published at @plos.org, and asking our authors and editors how open science can help ocean conservation. plos.io/43QorGu

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World Ocean Day 2026 - EveryONE

This blog was written by Daniel Parkes, Associate Editor in PLOS One. The ocean is a huge carbon sink, storing 30% of…

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PLOS @plos.org · 03/06/2026

We are pleased to announce that @plosmedicine.org has introduced an updated code sharing policy to support greater transparency and trust in research. Find out more in the editorial ⬇️

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Nonia Pariente @npariente.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Looking forward to attending @ihmc2026seoul.bsky.social later this week, connecting with the community & meeting new people Please reach out to chat about @plosbiology.org, publishing, @plos.org' new developments, microbiome research ... I'm also hosting a meet the editor session on Friday 3pm 🧪

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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 · 28/05/2026

The findings point to practical, testable pathways for a more open, inclusive and effective research system. That includes the knowledge stack: a publishing model that connects articles, data, code and other outputs into a more complete research record.

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PLOS @plos.org · 28/05/2026

The project focused on two central questions: How can publishing move beyond the article, recognizing the wider range of research outputs that contribute to scientific knowledge? And how can the system move beyond APC-based models toward approaches that broaden participation?

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PLOS @plos.org · 28/05/2026

Today PLOS publishes Redefining Publishing: Practical pathways to open science, the public report from our 18-month research and design project. The report asks how publishing can better support open science. Explore the report: plos.io/4o3bsun #OpenScience

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Redefining publishing for the Open Science era

Explore innovative publishing models that support open science, enhance research transparency, and foster global collaboration in the evolving landscape of scholarly communication.

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PLOS @plos.org · 26/05/2026

This week, Accucoms will be representing PLOS at the XXXIII Annual Conference of @rebiun.org (27–29 May). If you are attending, feel free to stop by and chat with the Accucoms team about PLOS and how we support libraries and institutions. plos.io/43kkWYC #REBIUN

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Supporting Your Researchers

Learn more about our institutional models for librarians and the benefits for researchers.

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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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