PLOS One

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

PLOS One provides a platform for publishing peer-reviewed scientific research across a broad array of disciplines, ensuring rigorous peer review and wide readership.

Target Customer

Researchers and scientists across various fields looking to publish their work in a high-quality, open-access journal.

Key Differentiator

PLOS One offers an open-access model with a broad scope that covers all areas of science and medicine, ensuring fair, rigorous peer review and accessibility to a wide audience.

Implementation Timeline

Authors can submit manuscripts at any time, and the peer review process is designed to be efficient to ensure timely publication.

Pain Points

1Need for a reputable platform to publish scientific research
2Desire for rigorous peer review to validate research quality
3Requirement for wide dissemination and accessibility of published work

Key Features

1Open-access publishing model
2Rigorous peer-review process
3Broad scope covering various scientific disciplines
4Resources and guidelines for authors and editors
5Support for preprints and data sharing

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Academic Editor
2Research Scientist
3Principal Investigator

Client Results

1Increased visibility and accessibility of published research
2Enhanced collaboration opportunities within the scientific community

Competitive Advantages

1Open-access model increases accessibility and impact
2Broad scope allows for interdisciplinary research to be published
3Commitment to scientific integrity and ethical publishing practices

Key Benefits

1Wide dissemination of research

2Rigorous peer-review process

3Enhanced visibility in the scientific community

Case Studies & Success Stories

Enhancing tuberculosis treatment support

Case #1

Roberti and colleagues conducted a thematic analysis of interactive messages in a digital adherence technology trial to identify needs, challenges, and strategies for improvement.

Canopy insect communities and aspen hosts

Case #2

Morrow and colleagues identified genetic links between heritable aspen tree traits and the insect herbivore communities they host.

Additional Product Information

Product Description

An open-access scientific journal that publishes peer-reviewed research across all areas of science and medicine.

Target Market

Researchers and scientists across various scientific disciplines

Unique Value Proposition

PLOS One is unique in its commitment to open-access publishing, ensuring that scientific research is accessible to all, and its broad scope enables interdisciplinary research to be published.

Technical Requirements

Authors need to follow submission guidelines and provide data availability statements.

Pricing Model

Publication fees apply, details are provided in the journal's publication information.

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