The Public Library of Science (PLOS) has announced that PLOS Digital Health has published its initial cohort of papers. PLOS announced the launch of five new journals last year and PLOS Digital Health is the second of these journals with papers ready for publication. The journal’s mission is to drive transformation in the delivery of equitable and unbiased healthcare through ethically conducted, impactful and immediately accessible research. The journal will accept papers from a diverse community of researchers, which will include engineers, social scientists and industry leaders among others. The journal has so far received nearly 150 submissions from researchers around the world.
All PLOS journals are underpinned by institutional business models that move beyond the article processing charge (APC) to ensure more equitable and regionally appropriate ways to support Open Access publishing. PLOS Digital Heath utilizes a Flat Fee model. PLOS will waive the annual fee if a member institution is in a Research4Life country. Existing fee-assistance program also supports authors who are unable to pay any portion of their publication fees.
The current Editorial Board is composed of more than 30 editors representing 15 countries, including 12 Section Editors, and reflects PLOS’ commitments towards building diverse, equitable and inclusive editorial boards. PLOS Digital Health’s nearly 150 submissions came from 33 countries.
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