Improving the diversity of the PLOS ONE editorial board.

PLOS ONE, an open science journal, is committed to promoting inclusivity and equity in research. They recognize the lack of diversity in senior roles in academia and aim to improve diversity in their editorial board. They believe that a diverse editorial board leads to a more positive perception of the journal and improves the quality of peer review. PLOS ONE is actively recruiting new editors from China and increasing outreach efforts in Asia to address geographical diversity. They are also taking steps to support diversity and inclusivity in peer review and are working to understand and eliminate other potential sources of bias. [Extracted from the article]