# PLOS

- **Website:** <https://publiclibraryofscience.org>
- **Primary alias:** `publiclibraryofscience.org`

## Description

PLOS is a pioneering non-profit organization dedicated to advancing open science across all scientific disciplines. Founded with a mission to transform scholarly publishing, PLOS focuses on research integrity, innovation, and accessibility to benefit researchers, institutions, and society at large. With a broad array of journals—including PLOS Biology, PLOS Medicine, and PLOS Digital Health—PLOS publishes high-quality research that emphasizes rigorous methodologies and editorial integrity. 

The organization actively engages in open science policy discussions, advocating for the adoption of equitable practices that enhance knowledge sharing and accessibility in the research community. PLOS is also committed to supporting diverse audiences by promoting open science practices across disciplines, geographies, and career stages. Their innovative approaches encourage collaboration and facilitate the dissemination of research findings, ensuring that scientific knowledge is available to everyone, for all. By prioritizing the needs of scholars and institutions over shareholders, PLOS remains a catalyst for meaningful change in scholarly communication.

## Industries

- 🧪 Science and Education
- 🧪 Libraries and Museums _(under Science and Education)_

## Links

- [facebook](https://facebook.com/plos.org)
- [linkedin](https://linkedin.com/company/public-library-of-science)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG, SVG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idCQgDBw6v/w/820/h/601/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1777935905271)
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## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
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| Pear | #d7df23 | accent |
| Cod Gray | #191919 | dark |
| White | #ffffff | light |

## Fonts

- Open Sans — asset _(google)_
- Open Sans — asset _(google)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idCQgDBw6v/w/1128/h/191/idjSPqzSKb.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1777935905428)

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