PLOS Medicine is a prominent platform for discussing and researching global health challenges. The journal covers a wide range of topics, including biomedical, environmental, social, and political factors affecting health. It prioritizes articles that contribute to clinical practice, health policy, or a better understanding of pathophysiology, ultimately aiming to improve health outcomes across different settings.
The journal is unwavering in its commitment to uphold the highest ethical standards in medical publishing. This includes actively managing and disclosing any conflicts of interest related to reporting, reviewing, and publishing. PLOS Medicine promotes transparency in the entire review and publication process. The journal also encourages data sharing and encourages the reuse of published work. Additionally, authors retain copyright for their work, and the publication is made accessible through Open Access with no restrictions on availability and dissemination.
PLOS Medicine takes measures to avoid conflicts of interest associated with advertising drugs and medical devices or engaging in the exclusive sale of reprints.
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PLOS Medicine 是一个重要的平台,用于探讨和研究全球性的健康挑战。该期刊涵盖了广泛的主题,包括影响健康的生物医学、环境、社会和政治因素。它优先考虑那些有助于临床实践、卫生政策或对病理生理学有更深入理解的文章,旨在改善不同环境下的健康结果。
PLOS Medicine 坚守医学出版的最高道德标准,积极管理和披露与报告、审查和发布相关的任何利益冲突。该期刊致力于提高审查和出版过程的透明度。此外,PLOS Medicine 鼓励数据共享,并支持已发表作品的再利用。作者保留其作品的版权,并且该期刊通过开放获取的方式提供,没有任何可用性或传播的限制。
PLOS Medicine 采取措施确保避免与药品和医疗器械广告或独家销售重印品相关的利益冲突。