Royal Society Open Science facts for kids
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Abbreviated title (ISO 4)
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R. Soc. Open Sci. |
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| Discipline | Natural sciences |
| Language | English |
| Edited by | Wendy Hall |
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Publication history
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2014–present |
| Frequency | Upon acceptance |
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Open access
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Yes |
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Impact factor
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3.5 |
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| ISSN | 2054-5703 |
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Royal Society Open Science is a scientific journal that shares new discoveries. It is published by the Royal Society in the United Kingdom. The journal started in September 2014.
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About Royal Society Open Science
This journal is special because it is open access. This means anyone can read the articles for free online. It also uses peer-review. This means other expert scientists check the research before it is published. They make sure the science is good and correct.
What Kind of Science?
Royal Society Open Science covers all kinds of science topics. It publishes articles that are scientifically sound. This means the research is done well and the results are clear. The journal lets readers decide how important the discoveries are.
As of 2022, Wendy Hall is the main editor. She works with a team of other editors. They help manage the articles for different science areas. For example, the Royal Society of Chemistry helps with chemistry articles.
Special Article Types
The journal publishes some special kinds of articles:
- Registered Reports: These are research plans reviewed before the study even begins. This helps make sure the research is done carefully.
- Replications: These articles repeat earlier studies to see if the results are the same. This helps make science more reliable.
- Science, Society and Policy: This section, started in 2021, looks at how science affects society and government rules.
Getting Your Science Published
After a scientific article is accepted, the authors usually pay a fee to publish it. This is called an "article processing charge." As of January 2021, this fee was about 1200 British Pounds. However, the journal offers ways to help scientists who cannot afford this fee.
Articles from Royal Society Open Science are often talked about in the news. You might see them mentioned on BBC News or in The Independent.
Where to Find Articles
The journal's articles are listed in many important science databases. These include PubMed, PubMed Central, and Scopus. This makes it easy for other scientists to find and read the research. The journal has also earned a special "DOAJ Seal." This shows it is committed to good practices for open access publishing.
