plos.org operates primarily as a content publishing platform, focusing on open access scientific publishing. PLOS (Public Library of Science) is a non-profit publisher and advocacy organization that provides a platform for open-access scientific journals. It aims to accelerate progress in science and medicine by making research freely available to the public and researchers worldwide. It is operated by Public Library of Science.
Beyond its core function, the ecosystem extends into knowledge bases and educational platforms, providing a broader range of services.
plos.org is a well-established platform operated by Public Library of Science. Top 10,000 global website, 25 years old, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.
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{
"domain": "plos.org",
"state": "developed",
"stability": "permanent",
"confidence": "high",
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"headline": "Non-profit open-access publisher of scientific and medical research",
"summary": "PLOS (Public Library of Science) is a non-profit publisher and advocacy organization that provides a platform for open-access scientific journals. It aims to accelerate progress in science and medicine by making research freely available to the public and researchers worldwide.",
"operator": "Public Library of Science",
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"topics": [
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"open access",
"peer review",
"medical research",
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},
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"is_file_host": false,
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"facts": {
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