PLOS, the open access, non-profit journal publisher, has added PLOS Mental Health and PLOS Complex Systems to its portfolio. Both are open for manuscript submissions and nominations for editorial board members. Under the terms of the existing UMass Amherst Libraries-PLOS publishing agreement through 2024, accepted manuscripts by UMass Amherst corresponding authors will be published without an author processing charge (APC).
PLOS Mental Health is described as “an inclusive, peer-reviewed, journal that aims to address challenges and gaps in the field of mental health research, treatment, and care in ways that put the lived experience of individuals and communities first.” PLOS Complex Systems brings together “impactful research that facilitates understanding of complex systems in all disciplines.” These and all PLOS journals provide extensive documentation on their submission guidelines, policies and manuscript review and publication processes.