Redefining Publishing: PLOS is launching an important new initiative

The publisher PLOS (Public Library of Science) announced the launch of an ambitious new project to explore new solutions for moving away from a system based essentially on articles and APCs (Article Processing Charges). The 18-month project is funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. PLOS seeks to play a catalytic role in transforming publishing models and thereby fostering a more inclusive, equitable, transparent and collaborative system, respecting the fundamental principles of Open Science.