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Frontiers Forum Live 2023: Accelerating and mobilizing open science for global challenges

This year’s Frontiers Forum Live brought top researchers, innovators, and influencers together in-person and virtually, united in a common mission to accelerate the global transition to open science and mobilize solutions for critical challenges – with the most urgent being to reach net-zero carbon to prevent climate disaster. The Frontiers Forum is where researchers, policymakers, and other experts from around the world discuss science-led solutions for healthy lives on a healthy planet. This 8th edition was the largest yet, taking place in Montreux, Switzerland from 27-29 April as our first-ever hybrid event. The program highlighted the accelerator effect of open science, making it clear that science has solutions to the climate crisis and other critical challenges – but must be openly available to researchers and innovators across the globe for these solutions to be implemented in time to avert disaster. Keynote talks from Frontiers co-founder and CEO Dr Kamila Markram as well as four iconic representatives of biodiversity, sustainability, and climate change – conservationist Dr Jane Goodall, eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon, former US Vice President Al Gore, and planetary boundary pioneer Prof Johan Rockström – reinforced the central role of science in restoring planetary health. And […]

eBooks

05 Jun 2023

Frontiers ebook releases: June 2023

Download the top ebook releases from this month, including work on new wolf conservation and conflict management, new insights into potential biomarkers in neurovascular disorders, findings on neonatal health in low- and middle-income countries, and research on classroom assessment practices and teacher decision-making. All ebooks are free to download, share and distribute. Shape the future of your field — and publish your own ebook — by editing a special collection around your research area. Learn more about Research Topics or submit your suggestion. What do we know about COVID-19 implications for cardiovascular disease?Edited by Hendrik Tevaearai Stahel; Masanori Aikawa; Shuyang Zhang; Mingxing Xie; Shuping GePDFAn Alien place on Earth: The Red Sea as a model for Future OceansEdited by Christian Robert Voolstra; Rúben Martins CostaPDFCorporate Behavior and Sustainable DevelopmentEdited by Rui Xue; Haiyue Liu; Yuli Shan; Shiyang Hu; Xiaoyu WangPDFMobile and Wearable Systems for Health MonitoringEdited by Mohamed Elgendi; Richard Ribon Fletcher; Derek Abbott; Dingchang Zheng; Panicos Kyriacou; Carlo MenonPDFARDS in COVID-19 – Insights for TreatmentEdited by Koichi Ikuta; Michael Karin; Yoshio KoyanagiPDFGenome Wide Association Studies and Genomic Selection for Crop improvement in the Era of Big DataEdited by Nunzio D’Agostino; Alison Bentley; Charles ChenPDFClinicopathological Factors and Staging in Gastrointestinal CancersEdited […]

Frontiers responds to the European Council’s conclusions on open science publishing

On 23 May 2023, the European Council adopted conclusions that called for transparent, equitable, and open access to scholarly publications. It argued for immediate and unrestricted access to published science that benefits from public funding. The Council has reached an ethically sound conclusion – that paywalls around publicly funded scientific research should be taken down. We fully agree. The question is not whether open access scientific publishing – but how. How can we expand those publishing models making rigorously peer reviewed research articles immediately accessible on publication, free to read and open to all? Our starting point is that we need a range of options. A diversity of open access publishing models drives innovation and will better serve the diversity of our scientific communities. And the principles of open science have successfully been applied in a wide range of publishing contexts, with excellent return on investment and the careful stewardship of public funds. That evolution must be encouraged. Commercial and non-profit models, including those backed by societies or research institutions, have demonstrated that open access publishing is effective at scale and can be applied universally. Competition, with price transparency, will help drive down cost, spur the amount of rigorous science […]

Frontiers news

16 May 2023

Open access publisher Frontiers moves to a new article metric platform COUNTER

To ensure even more transparent and consistent data reporting, Frontiers has moved to a new metric platform COUNTER (Counting Online Usage of Networked Electronic Resources). It is an initiative that provides standards and protocols for measuring and analyzing usage data for online scholarly content. Established in 2002 and endorsed by publishers, librarians, and research institutions around the world as a trusted source of usage data, it secures credible, consistent, and compatible statistics of electronic resources. COUNTER Release 5 (R5) is the latest version of the COUNTER Code of Practice. It includes new metrics and reporting requirements for measuring the usage of online scholarly content, such as articles views and downloads, by providing more granular and flexible reporting options. COUNTER R5 allows publishers and authors to measure the impact of their research and ensure their usage data is consistent and reliable. It provides item metrics, trend data, and open access usage. This includes: displaying human views and downloads on public pages, which excludes bots by applying newer standard of Counter 5.02 (2023+) software. This might result in a decrease of 17% for views and 12% for downloads, but will make it more precise, reliable, and industry compliant. displaying geolocation data, which […]

Frontiers news

15 May 2023

Frontiers in Blockchain announces Yun Family Prize Winners

Frontiers in Blockchain is delighted to reveal the winners of the Yun Family Prize, awarded to outstanding research articles related to blockchain technology. 1. Yun Family Best Inclusive Stakeholding Research Prize for excellence in research for the best article published in Frontiers in Blockchain’s Research Topic entitled “Inclusive Stakeholding: Reimagining Incentives to Promote the Greater Good” edited by Natalie Geld. More information about this prize can be found here. Winner: Andrej Zwitter and Jilles Hazenberg “Decentralized Network Governance: Blockchain Technology and the Future of Regulation”. “This ground-breaking article presents the potential for blockchain technology to create a new model of governance that is transparent, secure, and efficient. The article explores the benefits of decentralized decision-making systems based on blockchain technology, including community representation, and the need for collaboration between government, the private sector, and civil society to develop this system. It also identifies the key challenges and opportunities of blockchain technology in the future of regulation. This award-winning article is a must-read for stakeholders that are interested in the potential of blockchain technology to create a fairer and more inclusive society.” 2. Yun Family Frontiers in Blockchain Prize for excellence in research for any article published in Frontiers in Blockchain within 2019 on a subject within the subject area of blockchain and its possible applications. More […]

Open science and peer review

15 May 2023

Why is it Important to Talk about Diversity and Inclusion in Science and Research?

We asked Dr. Alfredo Carpineti, chair and founder of the organization “Pride in STEM”, a UK-based charity organization run by an independent group of LGBTQIA+ scientists & engineers from around the world, to share his insight on the matter. The language we use when we talk about research and the work done in science is often impersonal. As if science is something that naturally happens, independently of the choices of humans. In reality, it is our choices that guide research efforts, and I think it’s important not to shy away from them. When we recognize science as a matter of choices, we bring to light what science really is: a tool for humanity. Maybe one of its greatest tools, but a tool, nevertheless. Another consequence of understanding science for what it is, it’s the realization that the choices that guide scientific investigation are influenced by people’s own ideas and biases. And so, it is important to understand and challenge the biases we possess. Understanding how we think is as equally important as understanding how the cosmos works. With that in mind, Pride in STEM, the charity I have founded and run, challenges some of those biases – in particular, those that […]

Health

12 May 2023

Tackling the Obesity Crisis with VR

Approximately 69 billion euros is spent on healthcare issues related to dealing with overweight or obese patients in Europe every year. Obesity increases the likelihood of physical illnesses and mental health issues such as: diabetes, coronary artery and stress and depression. Moreover, according to WHO, 50% of the adult population is overweight (23% of women and 20% of men being classified as obese). Current treatments for obesity have limited effectiveness. Treatments for obesity focus on trying to change the patient’s behaviour, predominantly with respect to diet and exercise. However, these treatments have been shown to be largely ineffective with most patients failing to lose weight in the medium to long term. Telemedicine has been proposed as an alternative to this, with some Virtual Reality solutions beginning to penetrate the market. However, these solutions are essentially the same lifestyle behaviour change treatments in a VR environment instead of in reality. Over time, the patient returns to their previous weight. SeminarHostRegistration linkTackling the Obesity Crisis with VR: Introduction to the study of obesityPilar Lusilla Palacioshttps://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qckvhEetSRyEixNVyl4mvwTackling the Obesity Crisis with VR: Technical solutions to the representation of bodiesElena Álvarez de la Campahttps://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k5X-YFO7Qj2-ZdF27BPdLgTackling the Obesity Crisis with VR: ConVRSelf and the idea of using […]

Robotics and AI

10 May 2023

Frontiers in Virtual Reality Seminar Series 3: Fostering inclusion and social interaction in XR

Online Seminar Series Inclusion, accessibility, and social interaction in virtual and augmented reality environments is key to ensure the success of the deployment of this technology at a public scale. Although immersive environments offer fantastic opportunities for creativity, learning, and social interaction, there is a risk of abusive behavior and exclusion of people with special needs. The GuestXR European project embraces artificial intelligence, together with neuroscience and social psychology research to increase harmony and improve the participants’ experience in shared 3D virtual or augmented reality spaces. This seminar series, organized by Frontiers in Virtual Reality journal and partners from the GuestXR project, will start with a webinar on the features of an innovative XR technology for meeting with participants around the world. The series of online series will follow on with sessions on the research and advancements on haptic technologies and 3D audio techniques to support social interactions and inclusion in XR environments. Finally, we will delve into advanced multisensory features to improve accessibility to VR environments by publics with special needs. Speakers Bio: SeminarDate AbstractRegistration linkSEMINAR 1. A Shared XR System with Full Body Avatars and AI Agent Integration for Enhanced Inclusivity17 May 2023, 16.00h CESTIn this webinar, we will discuss an innovative […]

eBooks

08 May 2023

Frontiers ebook releases: May 2023

Download the top ebook releases from this month, including work on the biodiversity of the Philippine Seas, new insights into understanding emerging and reemerging viruses, findings on how big data can be used in health care applications, and research on what effects space flight has on human brains. All ebooks are free to download, share and distribute. Shape the future of your field — and publish your own ebook — by editing a special collection around your research area. Learn more about Research Topics or submit your suggestion. Emerging and Re-emerging Viral DiseasesEdited by Shuofeng Yuan; Xing-Yi Ge; Xin Yin; Jun WangPDFEmerging SARS-COV-2 Variants: Genomic Variations, Transmission, Pathogenesis, Clinical Impact and InterventionsEdited by Prygya Dhruv Yadav; Éric Bergeron; Sanjay Kumar; Meerjady Sabrina FloraPDFThe Synaptic Basis of NeuropathologyEdited by P. Jesper Sjöström; Fereshteh S. Nugent; Alfredo Kirkwood; Carl R. LupicaPDFBig Data Analytics for Smart Healthcare applicationsEdited by Celestine Iwendi; Thippa Reddy Gadekallu; Ali Kashif BashirPDFBreast Milk and Passive Immunity during the COVID-19 PandemicEdited by Veronique Demers-Mathieu; Lars Bode; Johannes (Hans) Van GoudoeverPDFAdvanced Technologies for Planning and Operation of Prosumer Energy SystemsEdited by Bin Zhou; Siqi Bu; Liansong Xiong; Junjie Hu; Jingyang Fang; Jian Zhao; Hugo Morais; Peng HouPDFTrends and Challenges of Medical […]

Research Topics

05 May 2023

Life with pets: Research Topics on living with animals

Has domestication induced cognitive changes in domesticated species? How can we optimize nutrition for dogs and cats? What is it about cats that makes their behaviors so enticing? We put together the top Research Topics about animals living with us. Read about the amazing research done by scientists from across the globe. With more than 1.4 million collective views, researchers explored topics such as the benefits and history of human-animal interaction, how animals perceive and differentiate between humans, and what roles assistance animals can play in daily life. Research Topics: Exploring cat behaviors 11 articles | 87,000 views Updating our understanding on the special qualities and behaviors of cats and scrutinizing our mutual interactions with these companions Reimagining animal sheltering 22 articles | 113,000 views Assembling evidence for or against critical concepts, programs, and methods related to community-based animal sheltering and support services which may shape the future of animal services Benefits of human-dog interactions 13 articles | 229,000 views Contributing to the current standard of understanding of human-animal interaction, suggesting future directions in applied research, and considering the interdisciplinary societal implications of the findings Cognitive processing by domesticated animals 11 articles | 84,000 views Bringing the latest findings cognitive […]

Frontiers responds to the US National Institutes of Health’s call on public access to science

The National Institutes of Health, the foremost federal agency for medical research in the US and the world’s biggest public funder of biomedical and behavioral research, has launched a call for information to improve public access to the findings of its supported research. A summary of our response We support a scalable, cost efficient, transparent publishing model that delivers public value for money, and we think Gold Open Access publishing is the most effective way of securing that outcome. Green Open Access publishing removes some barriers and does not perpetuate inequity, but we think lifting its standards for discoverability and sharing Green open access files widely will prove too great a cost to the taxpayer. We welcome the chance to respond to this important request for information from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Frontiers is a leading research publisher and open science platform. It is the third most-cited and sixth largest in the world. The science we publish is peer-reviewed, globally shared, and free to read. Our mission is to make all science open – so that we can collaborate better and innovate faster, for fairer and more equitable outcomes in all parts of society. That is our social […]

Young Minds

26 Apr 2023

Frontiers for Young Minds: Chinese speakers are the latest audience to access high-quality science for kids

Photo credit: Frontiers Chinese speakers can now access a growing catalog of Frontiers for Young Minds scientific resources as part of the journal’s expansion into new languages. The launch in China is part of a wider strategy to bring high-quality, understandable science to kids, teens, teachers, and the public globally. Five articles written by Nobel Prize laureates will be featured in the first Chinese-version launch, with more content coming in September. Frontiers for Young Minds is an award-winning, non-profit, open-access scientific journal for kids. Leading scientific authors re-write their previously peer-reviewed published articles to be accessible to young readers, and then young reviewers aged 8-15 review them to be engaging for their peers, before the new articles are widely disseminated online. Its broad subject areas of publishing cover the whole of STEM: Astronomy and Physics, Biodiversity, Chemistry and Materials, Earth Sciences, Human Health, Mathematics, Neuroscience and Psychology, Engineering and Technology. Frontiers for Young Minds’ mission is to inspire and engage the next generation of scientists and citizens by publishing fun-to-read science that is globally accessible to all. Hundreds of articles are already available in Hebrew and Arabic, with French coming later in 2023 and plans underway for Spanish, […]

Research Topics

06 Apr 2023

Earth Day: Research Topics on how we can invest in our planet

To celebrate Earth Day later this month, we are highlighting the top Research Topics about how we might invest in the planet we live on. Join us by reading up on the incredible findings and solutions made by researchers from across the globe. With more than 1.1 million collective views, scientists explored topics and advanced fields, including sustainable aviation fuels, marine ecosystem restoration, renewable energy solutions, and sustainable urban infrastructure. Research Topics: Towards circular economy 8 articles | 56,000 views Uncovering the complexity of issues and challenges relating to environment and energy research in a world of rapid urbanization. Sustainable aviation fuels 26 articles | 85,000 views Exploring the state of knowledge on sustainable aviation fuel development, performance, and deployment to inform researchers, industry, and policy makers. Sustainable energy infrastructure 6 articles | 80,000 views Focusing on the studies and policy discussions of sustainable and resilient urban energy infrastructures. Marine ecosystem restoration 22 articles | 352,000 views Bringing together research contributions to help address this synthesis need, provide a spotlight for recent innovations, enhance our understanding of successful methods in marine ecosystem restoration and promote integration of ecological, sociological and engineering theory into restoration practices. Sustainable energy production 45 articles […]

eBooks

05 Apr 2023

Frontiers ebook releases: April 2023

Download the top ebook releases from this month, including work on endeavors in combating emerging infectious diseases, contributions to the study of group dynamics, research about gut microorganisms and implications on insect function, highlights from the research on musculoskeletal pain and the latest in promotion of mental health. All ebooks are free to download, share and distribute. Covid-19 and Beyond: From (Forced) Remote Teaching and Learning to ‘The New Normal’ in Higher EducationEdited by Rhoda Scherman; Gabriela Misca; David Ian Walker; Geneviève PagéPDFBiologically-Informed Approaches to Design Processes and ApplicationsEdited by Mark A Elgar; Cecilia Laschi; Devi Stuart-Fox; Alberto Pugnale; Ahu Gumrah Dumanli-ParryPDFFrontiers in Neuroinformatics Editor’s Pick 2021Edited by Jan G Bjaalie; Sean L HillPDFNew ways to understand how foods affect me and my health!Edited by Kathryn Jane Burton-Pimentel; Fiona C Malcomson; Marjukka Kolehmainen; Lorraine Brennan; John Cummings MathersPDFSchistosomiasis: Host-Parasite interactionsEdited by Thiago Almeida Pereira; Michael Harrison HsiehPDFBrain Imaging and Stimulation Editor’s Pick 2021Edited by Mingzhou DingPDFIntersubjectivity: Recent Advances in Theory, Research, and PracticeEdited by Colwyn Trevarthen; Jonathan T. Delafield-Butt; Emese Nagy; Theano KokkinakiPDFInsect Microbiome: From Diversity To ApplicationsEdited by George Tsiamis; Brian Weiss; Adly M.M. ABDALLAPDFThe Neural Basis of Hyper-Adaptability in Humans and AnimalsEdited by Jun Izawa; Belén Rubio Ballester; […]

Frontiers news

31 Mar 2023

Misinformation website – alerting our community

Frontiers has been listed on a misinformation website called predatoryreports.org. The website’s ownership and purpose are deliberately unclear, and the information provided both in its blog and journal listings is incorrect. The website claims to help researchers to identify trusted publishers, however, its lack of accountability, ethical oversight, committee support, or appeal process shows that its content cannot be relied upon. We do not advise our community to refer to this website as a trusted source of information and consider it to be yet another predatory index, which intentionally seeks to mislead the research community. It also seeks to undermine the commitment and work of those organizations that support the open science movement, as well as our authors and entire editorial community who support our mission of making all science open. Frontiers is accredited by and is a member of major publishing regulatory and ethical organizations, adhering to the highest quality standards and best ethical practices. These include COPE, OASPA – Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association, and DOAJ – Directory of Open Access Journals. More than 250,000 scientific editors choose to work on our editorial boards, supporting our mission and placing their trust in us to deliver it. Over one million unique authors […]