1. csurridge@plos.org PLoS Enlivening Scientific Culture Dr Chris Surridge Managing Editor, PLoS ONE Public Library of Science

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100. csurridge@plos.org Open Access the right to read, copy, distribute and share Inclusive scope a publication for the whole of science High Capacity no length or volume restrictions Peer-reviewed objectively focusing on technical quality Streamlined Production acceptance to publication in as little as 3 weeks Encouraging discussion and debate community comment and annotation http://www.plosone.org/