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PNAS Updates
PNAS Response to the COVID-19 Outbreak
April 24,2020
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) News and Resources
PNAS joins more than 100 scientific journals, publishers, and preprint servers as signatories to the Wellcome Statement on sharing research data and findings relevant to the novel coronavirus outbreak.
We commit to working together to ensure that
- all peer-reviewed research publications relevant to the outbreak are made immediately open access, or freely available at least for the duration of the outbreak
- research findings relevant to the outbreak are shared immediately with the World Health Organization (WHO) upon journal submission, by the journal and with author knowledge
- research findings are made available via preprint servers before journal publication, or via platforms that make papers openly accessible before peer review, with clear statements regarding the availability of underlying data
- researchers share interim and final research data relating to the outbreak, together with protocols and standards used to collect the data, as rapidly and widely as possible—including with public health and research communities and the WHO
- authors are clear that data or preprints shared ahead of submission will not preempt its publication in these journals
All COVID-19 and coronavirus-related news, commentary, research, and data are freely available to the public on the PNAS Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) News and Resources page.
Author and Reviewer Support
In accordance with the recommendations from the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, PNAS staff members are currently working remotely to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Some of the vendors we work with to publish articles are at reduced capacity. All PNAS operations will continue, and we apologize in advance for any editorial or production delays you might experience.
We are aware that many labs have shut down temporarily in an effort to limit the spread of the virus. PNAS recognizes that some reviewers might need additional time to assess manuscripts, and we are happy to accommodate them. We are also extending the resubmission deadline for invited revisions, as needed. At the same time, we are asking editors and reviewers of COVID-19–related papers to expedite their review, in the interest of public health. We thank everyone for their patience and cooperation during this time.
Please contact us with any questions or concerns at pnas@nas.edu. We are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM ET and will continue to monitor email as usual.
Accessing PNAS Content during the COVID-19 Outbreak
All PNAS articles are free within 6 months of publication. Authors who choose the open access option can have their articles made available without cost to the reader immediately upon publication. In addition, PNAS is making content relevant to the outbreak immediately open access. Learn more about open access at PNAS.
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Users at subscribing institutions may also access PNAS content remotely via Universal Campus-Activated Subscriber Access (CASA), a service provided by Google Scholar. Universal CASA is activated when a user searches for PNAS content on campus, then searches for the same PNAS content while off campus. Google Scholar will record the institution’s site license with the user’s device and/or Google account, thus starting 30 days of seamless access to all PNAS content while off campus. After 30 days, access can be renewed by returning to campus. Due to widespread campus closures, the Universal CASA access period has been temporarily extended from 30 to 120 days. Please visit Universal CASA and Google Scholar for more information.
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PNAS provides free and immediate online access to PNAS content in the developing world. PNAS is committed to providing broad access to current scientific research across many fields and to fostering globalization of research tools and advances. PNAS content is available through Hinari, Research4Life, Agora, OARE, ARDI, EIFL, and eJDS, as well as by countrywide IP in more than 120 developing countries.
PNAS Subscriber Support
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PNAS announces 2020 Subscription Rates
August 12, 2019
Washington, DC – The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) is pleased to announce no price increase to either institutional or individual subscription rates for 2020 (all subscriptions are online only). Please visit our subscription rates page for 2020 pricing information.
In 2020, PNAS will publish more than 26,000 pages of high-impact, original research that broadly spans the Biological, Physical, and Social sciences. A PNAS subscription includes access to special article collections and subject portals, as well as Commentaries, Inaugural Articles, Letters to the Editor, Perspectives, Profiles, and QnAs. The PNAS website, features searchable legacy content dating back to 1915, which guarantees that subscribers have access to the entire PNAS archive. Article-level metrics data and article downloads can be found via the “Info & Metrics” tab near the top of each PNAS article.
An institutional site license to PNAS provides a discount on our open access fees. Corresponding authors from institutions with a site license save 24% on the open access surcharge. By renewing your site license promptly, you provide researchers at your institution wider distribution of their work, and you support an important open access initiative.
You can easily renew for 2020 by contacting our customer service team:
PNAS Subscriber Services
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Phone: 717-632-3535
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Thank you for your continued interest in PNAS.
Introducing PNAS flexible article lengths.
July 11, 2019
Beginning July 1, 2019, PNAS authors are no longer bound by strict 6- and 10-page limits. With our new flexible article lengths, PNAS articles may range up to 12 pages in length, and authors only pay for the pages they use. While our preferred article length remains 6 pages, we hope that shifting to a single, flexible article type will allow authors in all disciplines to communicate their findings effectively to a broad scientific audience.
If there’s one thing we’ve learned as a multidisciplinary journal, it’s that one size does not fit all.
We decided to shift to flexible article lengths largely because you, our authors, asked for more flexibility in publishing your research. Since 2011, PNAS authors have had two options for article length: the standard 6-page article and the 10-page Plus article. While most of our authors opt for the 6-page article, a growing number are choosing the Plus option; Plus articles have grown from just 6% of published pages in 2011 to nearly half of our published pages in 2018. Many Plus authors tell us they appreciate being able to discuss their findings in depth while still reaching a broad audience. As scientific research becomes more collaborative and interdisciplinary, we expect this trend toward longer articles to continue.
We also know that different disciplines and different projects require different article lengths, and that not every project will be exactly 6 or 10 pages long. Many of our authors have told us that trimming a manuscript down to 6 pages is particularly onerous. While we are still invested in PNAS’s mission to publish brief first announcements of important contributions to research, relaxing our length requirements will allow authors, not arbitrary page limits, to determine the appropriate article length for their work.
How will flexible article lengths change the PNAS submission process?
You may still submit a single, combined PDF at first submission. PNAS is format-neutral, so this PDF may be in any format or reference style. With flexible article lengths, when you submit an article to PNAS, you no longer need to choose between Direct Submission or Plus. With the exception of Brief Reports, all research reports will fall under a single article type. Learn more about our submissions process for flexible articles.
In addition, you are no longer required to use the length estimator tool at any point in the submission process, including for revised submissions. Instead, you may input basic information about your manuscript, including word, reference, figure, and table counts to get an estimated length of your submission. Learn more about how we estimate article lengths.
How much do flexible articles cost?
Flexible article length means you only pay for the space you use. You no longer need to pay the Plus flat rate for 10 pages if you only need 8, and authors of more technical or in-depth papers may expand up to 12 pages. Learn more about our updated publication fees.
Will a longer paper have a better chance of being accepted?
No. We evaluate all submitted manuscripts, regardless of length, by the standards outlined in our Information for Authors. Learn more about our review process and acceptance criteria.
Whom should I contact with questions about flexible articles?
Contact us at pnas@nas.edu or 202-334-2679. We are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM ET. If you contact us outside of business hours, we will respond as soon as possible.
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