PLOS

PLOS (Public Library of Science) is a nonprofit, open-access publisher on a mission to accelerate progress in science and medicine by transforming how scientific knowledge is shared and accessed. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Francisco, PLOS publishes peer-reviewed research across all scientific disciplines with a commitment to removing barriers to knowledge. The organization operates multiple journals including PLOS ONE and employs article processing charge models alongside institutional agreements to sustain equitable open access. Any surplus revenue is reinvested toward furthering its open science mission rather than benefiting shareholders.