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Retrospection and Direction: A Q&A with Peter Walter
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To Sign or Not to Sign: A Slice of Transparency in Peer Review
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Getting the Impact Factor Genie Back in the Box
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Getting the Impact Factor Genie Back in the Box
0000-0002-8715-28960000-0001-7318-5892 On occasion The Official PLOS Blog presents Thought Leadership interviews with scientists leading the way on issues integral to the transformation of science communication and advancement of Open Science. Previous interviewees include Bruce AlbertsPosted by in advocacy, article-level metrics, Assessment, authors, featured, impact, Leadership, Thought Leaders
Progress and Challenges for Neglected Tropical Diseases: An Anniversary Assessment
0000-0002-8715-28960000-0001-7318-5892 This year PLOS celebrates the 10th anniversary of PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases (PLOS NTDs). The festivities are off to an impressive start with a strong presence at the 2017 NTD Summit in Geneva, Switzerland, aOpen Data Projects Win Wellcome Trust, NIH and HHMI Open Science Prize
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Optimism on Rare Disease Day: With Research, Possibilities are Limitless
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0000-0002-8715-2896Source: A Year of Open for Discovery 0000-0001-7318-5892 Every year, PLOS releases an Annual Update of milestones and highlights. We do this for more than just archival purposes of notable research; we do this toImaging Active Cells for Insights, Education and Reward
Source: Imaging Active Cells for Insights, Education and Reward 0000-0001-7318-5892 Effective science communication engages readers through use of multiple formats, from written text to visual images. In recognition of the long-standing importance of microscopy and