Frontiers is revolutionizing academic publishing by introducing a publishing system which unravels the ambiguities in the process of identifying and disseminating outstanding research knowledge.
In the first place, all Frontiers publications are landmarks of the highest quality, which is guaranteed by thorough and constructive reviews (focused on validating the faultlessness of results) and truly remarkable Boards of Editors appointed among the top researchers worldwide.
Secondly, the much argued decision on ranking the most impacting research, both from the academic and social points of view, is not based upon the personal judgment of a restricted group of editors, but is left to the impartial scrutiny of all the academic community and of the most advanced analytics.
As a result of such a scrupulous distillation, it is only the most prominent research that is selected to be published as prestigious tier 2 articles.
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TIER 1 ARTICLE TYPES
Original Research Articles describe the hypothesis, study, and methods of original research. The results of the research is reported, interpreted and may include a discussion of possible implications. Original Research articles may also encompass disconfirming results which allow hypothesis elimination, reformulation and/or report on the non-reproducibility of previously published results. Original Research Articles have a maximum word count of 12,000, are peer-reviewed, copy-edited, receive a DOI, are citable, published in PDF and HTML format, and submitted for indexing in digital archives, such as PubMed Central. Authors are required to pay a fee to publish an Original Research Article. The most outstanding Original Research Articles, selected democratically via the Frontiers Evaluation System, will be invited to write a prestigious Focused Review in the corresponding field journal.
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Methods Articles present a cutting-edge technology and/or software that opens new avenues for experimental investigation of important issues in a field. Method manuscripts should include in the form of a brief statement: the experimental objectives, the limitations of current techniques, and a detailed protocol of the new technique. In addition, there should be some data to demonstrate the power of the technique. Methods Articles may add personal insight and opinion of the significance of the technology for the field. Methods Articles have a maximum word count of 12,000, are peer-reviewed, copy-edited, receive a DOI, are citable, published in PDF and HTML format, and submitted for indexing in digital archives, such as PubMed Central. Authors are required to pay a fee to publish a Methods Article.
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Hypothesis and Theory Articles present an argument, synthesis, hypothesis or theory. Hypothesis and Theory Articles should be closely tied to empirical data, and provide novel insights into a significant question or issue. In addition, the argument or theory put forth should lead to testable predictions. Hypothesis and Theory Articles have a maximum word count of 12,000, are peer-reviewed, copy-edited, receive a DOI, are citable, published in PDF and HTML format, and submitted for indexing in digital archives, such as PubMed Central. Authors are required to pay a fee to publish a Hypothesis and Theory Article.
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Review Articles cover topics that have seen significant development or progress in recent years with comprehensive depth, balanced perspective, intellectual insight, and broad general interest. Reviews do not merely recap the literature, but critique fundamental concepts, issues, and problems that define the field. Review articles CANNOT include unpublished data, original data, or new meta-analyses of existing data sets, and may be rejected in review or reclassified (at a significant delay) if found to include such content. Review Articles have a maximum word count of 12,000, are peer-reviewed, copy-edited, receive a DOI, are citable, published in PDF and HTML format, and submitted for indexing in digital archives, such as PubMed Central. Authors are required to pay a fee to publish a Review Article.
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Mini Reviews focus on clearly defined topics of current interest and recent developments in the field. With a maximum word count of 3,000, they offer a fast and easy read to get up to date on exciting new developments and/or concepts. Mini Reviews CANNOT include unpublished data, original data, or new meta-analyses of existing data sets, and may be rejected in review or reclassified (at a significant delay) if found to include such content. Mini Reviews are peer-reviewed, copy-edited, receive a DOI, are citable, published in PDF and HTML format, and submitted for indexing in digital archives, such as PubMed Central. Authors are required to pay a fee to publish a Mini Review. Please note that if a Mini Review is longer than 3,000 words, its type will be changed to Review.
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Perspective Articles present a viewpoint on an important area of research. Perspective Articles focus on a specific field or subfield and discuss current advances and future directions; they may add personal insight and opinion to a field. Perspectives have a maximum word count of 3,000, are peer-reviewed, copy-edited, receive a DOI, are citable, published in PDF and HTML format, and submitted for indexing in digital archives, such as PubMed Central. Authors are required to pay a fee to publish a Perspective Article.
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Technology Reports provide information on new methods or emerging techniques. Technology Reports introduce the basic technical background of the method and evaluate the advantages and the limitations of the approach and its applications. Technology Reports have a maximum word count of 12,000, receive a light review and DOI, are citable, published in PDF and HTML format, and submitted for indexing in digital archives, such as PubMed Central. Any registered Frontiers user, including companies, may submit a Technology Report. Authors are required to pay a fee to publish a Technology Report.
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Commentaries call attention to papers of particular note - either published in Frontiers or in other journals. They have a maximum word count of 1,000, may contain no more than one illustration, are peer-reviewed, receive a DOI, are citable, published in PDF and HTML format, and submitted for indexing in digital archives, such as PubMed Central. Errata and Corrigenda should be published as General Commentaries, with the title format: "Erratum: Original Article Title." Authors are not required to pay a fee to publish a Commentary.
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Opinion Articles allow researchers to publish an opinion on the interpretation of facts, value of methods used, weaknesses and strengths of any scientific theory or on any topic relevant to the field of research. Opinion Articles allow maximum freedom of expression for researchers and are peer-reviewed. Opinion Articles have a maximum word count of 2,000. The articles are copy-edited, receive a DOI, are citable, and published in PDF and HTML format, and submitted for indexing in digital archives, such as PubMed Central. Authors are not required to pay a fee to publish an Opinion Article.
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Editorials are submitted by the host editor(s) of a Research Topic, and are an excellent way to introduce the topic, and summarize its contributing articles. They are also a way for the host to convey to the reader the aims and objectives of the research pertaining to the topic at hand. Editorials are usually written once all contributing articles have been accepted and published, and are the final contributing article to the topic. Editorials have a maximum word count of 1,000. Editorials are approved by the specialty chief editor of the journal in which the topic is hosted, receive a DOI, are citable, published in PDF and HTML format, and submitted for indexing in digital archives, such as PubMed Central. Authors are not required to pay a fee to publish an editorial.
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Book Reviews are one page literary criticisms analyzing content, style, and merit. These articles have a maximum word count of 1,000, are peer-reviewed, receive a DOI, are citable, published in PDF and HTML format, and submitted for indexing in digital archives, such as PubMed Central. Any registered Frontiers user may submit a Book Review. Authors are not required to pay a fee to publish a Book Review.
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Specialty Grand Challenge
Specialty Grand Challenges are written by Specialty Chief Editors about where they see their field going. Specialty Grand Challenges expose the major issues in the field for the 21st century and help the readers to understand the scope of the specialty. The articles are copy-edited, receive a DOI, are citable, and published in PDF and HTML format, and submitted for indexing in digital archives, such as PubMed Central. Specialty Chief Editors are not required to pay a fee to publish a Specialty Grand Challenge Article.
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