How will PLoS serve the needs of developing nations?
PLoS will provide immediate, free, and unrestricted access to all the research literature that we publish. To this end, we will provide that research in formats that are suitable for readers with Internet access of limited bandwidth. We will also waive or defray author charges for any author who cannot afford to pay publication charges. The Open Society Institute (OSI) also provides funding to support open access to institutions in developing and transition countries to support open access publishing (read press release). In addition, we will cover issues in our journals that are relevant to and help to promote the work of researchers, educators, and physicians in the developing world.
PLoS will provide immediate, free, and unrestricted access to all the research literature that we publish. To this end, we will provide that research in formats that are suitable for readers with Internet access of limited bandwidth. We will also waive or defray author charges for any author who cannot afford to pay publication charges. The Open Society Institute (OSI) also provides funding to support open access to institutions in developing and transition countries to support open access publishing. In addition, we will cover issues in our journals that are relevant to and help to promote the work of researchers, educators, and physicians in the developing world.
