347 news posts in Open science

Open science and peer review

30 Nov 2023

ADAR Editor in Chief debunks common myths on substance abuse disorder

Frontiers publishing partnerships guest post Advances in Drug and Alcohol Research (ADAR) is a hub for new discoveries in preclinical and clinical research around drug and alcohol addiction. The journal, which joined Frontiers’ publishing partnerships community in 2021, brings together scientists and clinicians from across the globe to discuss current and new challenges in drug addiction research. Credit: Frontiers In this guest post, ADAR Editor in Chief Dr Emmanuel Onaivi highlights and counters some common myths about substance abuse disorder. Substance abuse remains a global epidemic, worsening when COVID-19 lockdowns led to increased drug and alcohol consumption, and opioid overdoses. As with mental health care more widely, to address the challenges of managing and curing addiction, it is vital to translate innovative research into patient care. Misconceptions about substance abuse disorder have a detrimental effect on patients and their social networks. It is essential to recognize this as a serious health concern which requires appropriate intervention to address underlying factors and promote recovery. Preventing and curing drug and alcohol addiction requires a similar approach to the one used for other mental health and neurological disorders, and it is important to publicly address common myths. Myth: prescription drugs are not addictive […]

Open science and peer review

22 Nov 2023

Falling Walls 2023: How open science and systems thinking can save the planet

Open access publisher Frontiers and the Frontiers Research Foundation joined this year’s Falling Walls Science Summit held on 7-9 November in Berlin, Germany. The Falling Walls Science Summit is a prominent gathering that unites experts from various scientific disciplines to explore groundbreaking research and foster collaborative solutions for the challenges of our time. As a global platform for scientific exchange, this annual event serves as a catalyst for innovation, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue, and promoting breakthrough thinking. The three-day event includes inspiring keynotes, thought-provoking discussions, and exciting pitches from some of the most innovative minds in science and technology, exploring how scientific breakthroughs can pave the way towards a more equitable and sustainable future. These breakthroughs cover a diverse range of topics, from physical sciences, life sciences, sciencepreneurship, art and science, and planetary health to discovering earth and space, emerging talents, engineering and technology, and social sciences and humanities. The Falling Walls Foundation and Frontiers partnered to organize the Climate Action Future plenary table on 8 November, which addressed the slow and inadequate progress in climate action. Featuring a group of leaders in science, policy, and academic publishing, the plenary investigated the reasons behind the failure, emphasized the need to reinvigorate […]

Research Topics

02 Nov 2023

Exploring consumer behavior: Must-read Research Topics

Understanding consumer behavior can contribute to decoupling economic growth from environmental degradation, one of the tasks set by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal #8: decent work and economic growth. In anticipation of the shopping season, we have curated a list of leading article collections that redefine our knowledge of consumer behavior. Accumulating over 500,000 views, scientists investigated patterns emerging from the online shopping era, the drivers of buying decisions, and the environmental impact of consumer purchases, including: Consumers in the Internet era 37 articles | 180,000 views Explaining how the Internet influences consumer behavior Shopping in times of emergency 10 articles | 105,000 views Exploring the different dimensions of panic buying Consumer psychology in tourism 33 articles | 60,000 views Focusing on consuming phenomena in tourism and hospitality Consumer-brand relationships 16 articles | 54,000 views Understanding the psychological facets of digital consumer behavior Culture and consumer behaviors 26 articles | 64,000 views Analyzing language and culture’s impact on organizations and consumers Emotions and consumer behavior 12 articles | 25,000 views Discovering the role of emotions in consumer behavior Packaging labeling and food choices 10 articles | 21,000 views Developing science-based approaches to front-of-pack labeling and nutrition Travel industry and […]

eBooks

02 Nov 2023

Frontiers ebook releases: November 2023

Download the top ebook releases from this month, including: analysis of social media in education contributions to marine ecosystem restoration advancements in energy transition, financial and trade globalization and new perspectives on the neuroethology of the colonial mind 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. The Roles of Social Media in Education: Affective, Behavioral, and Cognitive Dimensions Edited by Hung Phu Bui; Mark Bedoya Ulla; Chien Thang Pham; Veronico N. TarrayoPDFMarine Ecosystem Restoration (MER) – Challenges and New HorizonsEdited by Brian Silliman; Avigdor Abelson; Christine Angelini; Gesche Krause; Megan Irene Saunders; Tjisse Van Der HeidePDFFinancial and Trade Globalization, Greener Technologies and Energy TransitionEdited by Magdalena Radulescu; Umer Shahzad; Diogo Ferraz; Enzo Barberio MarianoPDFNeuroethology of the Colonial Mind: Ecological and Evolutionary Context of Social BrainsEdited by J. Frances Kamhi; Sara Arganda Carreras; Mathieu LihoreauPDFWords in the WorldEdited by Gary Libben; Gonia Jarema; Juhani Järvikivi; Eva Kehayia; Victor KupermanPDFMolecular Mechanisms of Glia in Development and DiseaseEdited by Ryan B MacDonald; Stefanie Robel; Dr. Nathan Anthony Smith; Tim CzopkaPDFAgroecology in Policy […]

Young Minds

19 Oct 2023

Frontiers for Young Minds and the Gairdner Foundation celebrate health research

The authors of the scientific articles for kids are recipients of the 2023 Canada Gairdner Awards. Photo credit: Frontiers Frontiers for Young Minds (FYM), the award-winning, open-access scientific journal for kids, published a new collection of articles on groundbreaking human health research in collaboration with the Gairdner Foundation, a Canadian organization dedicated to recognizing and rewarding major research contributions to future health worldwide. Established in 1957, the Gairdner Foundation recognizes international scientists for their excellence in fundamental biomedical research that will improve human health. This is done through the Canada Gairdner Awards, a series of eight awards given each year. Since the foundation’s beginning, there have been 418 Gairdner Award recipients from over 40 countries, 98 of whom have gone on to win the Nobel Prize. The partnership between Frontiers for Young Minds and the Gairdner Foundation is centered around their common goals of openly sharing information and inspiring the next generation of researchers. Through the articles, young readers are able to learn more about the world around them, while the young reviewers also learn about the scientific process. This supports young people in developing confidence and important skills such as critical thinking. The newly launched collection includes five articles […]

Young Minds

05 Oct 2023

Frontiers for Young Minds: New partnership launches French-language version of kids’ scientific journal

Frontiers for Young Minds, an award-winning, non-profit, open-access scientific journal for kids, in partnership with Jeunes Francophones et la Science, has launched a French version as part of a wider strategy to bring accessible, high-quality science to global audiences. The expansion provides free access to scientific articles for 300 million French speakers around the world. Photo credit: Frontiers Frontiers for Young Minds publishes articles written by renowned researchers and peer-reviewed by children between the ages of 8-15. The young reviewers work alongside the scientists, providing feedback to make sure the articles are engaging and understandable for their peers before publication. The unique review process empowers the young reviewers with a better understanding of the scientific process and provides them with critical thinking skills. Jeunes Francophones et la Science (JEFS) is a not-for-profit organization that is passionate about communicating quality science to young, French-speaking learners. As part of the partnership, JEFS will translate existing articles into French, support French-speaking researchers in writing original scientific articles for young learners, and introduce the journal’s innovative kid-led peer review process to a network of French-speaking science mentors and schools. The first group of translated articles focus on microbiology and include: An Incredible Invisible World: […]

Research Topics

04 Oct 2023

Frontiers’ most popular mental health Research Topics

On World Mental Health Day 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared mental health a fundamental human right that should be accessible to everyone, regardless of location or background. In support of WHO’s mission, we have compiled a list of leading article collections advancing mental health research. Collecting over a million views, scientists investigated emotional, psychological, and social well-being subjects, including: Post-COVID-19 habit changes 70 articles | 149,000 views Analyzing COVID-19’s impact on mental health, lifestyle, beliefs, and social behavior Insights from Frontiers for Young Minds 7 articles | 315,000 views Explaining different ways to help those with mental illness Mental health awareness 34 articles | 145,000 views Developing strategies for promoting mental health across all disciplines Mental health in higher education 35 articles | 145,000 views Exploring solutions to promote students’ mental well-being Mental health literacy 19 articles | 64,000 views Learning how to achieve and maintain positive mental health while reducing stigma Cross-cultural perspectives 15 articles | 54,000 views Examining positive and negative mental health concepts across different cultures Mental health of healthcare workers 23 articles | 52,000 views Focusing on the mental health of different healthcare professionals Coping with change 29 articles | 47,000 views Investigating the […]

eBooks

04 Oct 2023

Frontiers ebook releases: October 2023

Download the top ebook releases from this month, including: exploration of psychology and mathematics education work on emerging technologies for musculoskeletal disease new perspectives on ovarian aging and reproduction and contributions to climate change research 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. Psychology and Mathematics Education Edited by Gila Hanna; Laura Macchi; Karin Binder; Laura Martignon; Katharina LoiblPDFClimate Change and Society Edited by Fátima Alves; Luísa SchmidtPDFMovement and Connectivity of Large Pelagic Sharks Edited by David Wells; J. Marcus Drymon; Clive N. Trueman; Yannis Peter Papastamatiou; Johann Mourier; Mark MeekanPDFOvarian Aging and Reproduction Edited by Wenpei Xiang; Jing Li; Huai L. Feng; Yingying QinPDFMultilateral Interactions In The Rhizosphere Edited by Soumitra Paul Chowdhury; Adam Schikora; László Kredics; Fred O Asiegbu; Beatriz LagunasPDFAdvancing the Understanding of Emergence of SARS-CoV-2 Genetic Variants and COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy: Essential Clinical and Molecular Insights and Breakthroughs Edited by Alagarraju MUTHUKUMAR; Madhusudhanan Narasimhan; Ruben LuoPDFBioinformatics Analysis of Omics Data for Biomarker Identification in Clinical Research, Volume II Edited by Lixin Cheng; Hongwei Wang; Shibiao […]

Research Topics

14 Sep 2023

10 article collections to get into the back-to-school mindset

With the summer coming to an end, the back-to-school season always brings a distinct energy as teachers and students look forward to the next academic year. As we settle back into the classrooms and lecture theatres, take a look at the top 10 Research Topics that discuss the future of education and those shaping it. Collecting over 964,000 views, scientists investigated educational subjects, including: Neuroscience and educational psychology 15 articles | 252,000 views Exploring how neuroscience can contribute to personalized learning and education Motivational development in education 20 articles | 130,000 views Enhancing academic performance in any educational context by exploring motivational development Deep learning in education 55 articles | 124,000 views Investigating the use of AI-related techniques in educational behaviors and settings Education in a post-pandemic world 13 articles | 95,000 views Examining assessment practices in virtual and hybrid teaching environments Reading and writing skills 40 articles | 88,000 views Exploring reading and writing in the post-pandemic world, including cognitive, emotional, social, creative, and digital aspects New approaches for student well-being 17 articles | 67,000 views Focusing on positive education as a driving force for inclusion and well-being in educational settings Gender equality in higher education 10 articles | […]

eBooks

14 Sep 2023

Frontiers ebook releases: September 2023

Download the top ebook releases from this month, including: work on planning for agriculture and sustainable food systems insights into the consequences of sleep deprivation findings on neurological disorders post COVID-19 research on longevity and healthy aging 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. Treatment Over the Lifespan in Bipolar Disorder Edited by Andreas Reif; Dina Popovic; Janusz K RybakowskiPDFContemporary Challenges in Immunologic Testing in Clinical and Research Laboratories Edited by Luis Eduardo Coelho Andrade; Edward K.L. Chan; Pablo Engel; Michael Kirschfink; Stefan ViethsPDFConsequences of Sleep Deprivation Edited by Ritchie Edward Brown; Andrea RomigiPDFPatterns, Functions, and Processes of Alpine Grassland Ecosystems under Global Change Edited by Jian Sun; Gao-Lin Wu; Junran Jimmy Li; Shiliang Liu; Nigussie Haregeweyn; Huakun ZhouPDFPublic Perspectives on Health and Wellbeing Edited by Prof. Anat Gesser-Edelsburg; Abhishek Ghosh; Michal Grivna; Bijaya Kumar PadhiPDFLongevity and Healthy Aging Edited by Tzvi Dwolatzky; Gil AtzmonPDFOpioids in the Time of the COVID-19 Pandemic: From Cellular Mechanisms to Public Health Policy Edited by Wendy Margaret Walwyn; Tim Hales; Kathryn Anne […]

Open science policy

09 Aug 2023

Open access research publisher Frontiers welcomes a bipartisan bill to expand access to artificial intelligence research in the US

The bipartisan CREATE AI Act aims to overcome the access divide and see the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence properly weighed for all Americans. Photo credit: Frontiers In July 2023, US Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) introduced the CREATE AI Act (the Creating Resources for Every American To Experiment with Artificial Intelligence Act). U.S. Representatives Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.), Michael McCaul (R-Texas), Don Beyer (D-Va.), and Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.) introduced a companion bill in the House of Representatives. Frontiers welcomes the move. It shows foresight, creativity, and the chance to properly weigh the risks and benefits of AI for all. The bill proposes new national infrastructure for the US that gives researchers, academics, startups, and students from diverse backgrounds much-needed access to the computing power, resources, data, and tools needed to develop safe and trustworthy artificial intelligence. The principle of open access to these resources – and the ambition to expand research on this cutting-edge technology to the best and brightest minds in the US – chimes loudly with our mission as an Open Science research publisher. At Frontiers, we want to see all science open – so that we can […]

eBooks

04 Aug 2023

Frontiers ebook releases: August 2023

Download the top ebook releases from this month, including work on effort-based decision making, insights into clinical nutrition, findings on how plants adapt to stress, and research on bio-inspired computing. 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. The Ocean, Volume 2Edited by Hervé Claustre; Carolyn Scheurle; Laura Lorenzoni; Sanae Chiba; Emily KingPDFBio-Inspired Computation and Its ApplicationsEdited by Tinggui Chen; Zhihua Cui; Gongfa Li; Xiao-Zhi Gao; Honghai LiuPDFExploration of Dietary Correlates of Conspiratorial ThinkingEdited by Reza Rastmanesh; Guoyan Wang; Neil DagnallPDFCombining Chemo/radio Therapy and Immunotherapy for Cancers—Perfect Mix of Old and New Edited by Jian Zhang; Linlang Guo; Clare Y Slaney; Feng-Ming (Spring) KongPDFCo-use of medicines in surgeryEdited by Songwen Tan; Weiguo Li; Chuanpin ChenPDFPublic Health, Governance, Green Environment and EconomyEdited by Suleman Sarwar; Dalia Streimikiene; Rida Waheed; Abdul RaufPDFInsights in Clinical NutritionEdited by Maurizio MuscaritoliPDFComparative Animal ConsciousnessEdited by Louis Neal Irwin; Lars Chittka; Nicky S Clayton; Eva Jablonka; Jon Mallatt; Todd E FeinbergPDFNeuropeptide GPCRs in Neuroendocrinology, Volume IIEdited by Hubert Vaudry; Liliane Schoofs; Olivier Civelli; Masayasu KojimaPDFProfessional and […]

Research Topics

03 Aug 2023

Building the city of the future: Here are some article collections on sustainable cities

Cities are where many of us spend the majority of their time: to work, play, and live. To explore how this might be done sustainably in the future, we are highlighting the top Research Topics on sustainable cities. Join us by reading up on the incredible findings and solutions made by researchers from across the globe. With more than 720,000 collective views, scientists explored topics and advanced fields, including work on trends in urban agriculture, sustainable urban development, urban play, and well-being in urban environments. Research Topics: Legacies of land use in cities 10 articles | 132,000 views Understanding the cultural, political and ethical dimensions of urban nature Trends in urban agriculture 10 articles | 131,000 views Using innovative systems to discover which urban agricultural practices are productive, ecologically sustainable, and economically profitable Transformative urban greening 9 articles | 45,000 views Aiming to take stock of and advance the current state-of-the-art in green space governance in a global perspective Uncovering the hidden footprint of cities 13 articles | 95,000 views Providing an overview of current research on urban microbiomes of city green spaces and other elements of the built and natural environments Implications for the planning and management of healthy […]

Young Minds

10 Jul 2023

Ex-World Bank chief economist Dr Asli Demirgüç-Kunt joins Frontiers for Young Minds as specialty chief editor

Image: Asli Demirgüç-Kunt Frontiers for Young Minds welcomes Dr Asli Demirgüç-Kunt, former chief economist of the Europe and central Asia region at the World Bank, as specialty chief editor for their newly re-launched section on mathematics and economics. With over 30 years of experience at the World Bank, Dr Demirgüç-Kunt will bring a new understanding of economics to kids all over the world. Laura Henderson, Head of Public Outreach at Frontiers for Young Minds said: “I’m excited to welcome Dr Demirgüç-Kunt and add a new focus into our journal. Economics is vital to the understanding of everything from our day-to-day purchases to our global power dynamics, building from the underlying theories of mathematics to real-world applications. It’s crucial for making sense of our world systems and for improving our future. We are proud that she has chosen to work with us to make this new section scope a huge success.” Dr Demirgüç-Kunt said: “I am excited and honored to join Frontiers for Young Minds. It is a great opportunity to spark interest in the next generation of young economists and motivate them to make the world a better and fairer place for all.” Frontiers for Young Minds is an award-winning, […]

Research Topics

07 Jul 2023

Going to the beach? Here are some research topics on the world's oceans

As we seek to escape the heat of summer at the beach, we are highlighting the top Research Topics on the world’s oceans. Join us by reading up on the incredible findings and solutions made by researchers from across the globe. With more than 1.2 million collective views, scientists explored topics and advanced fields, including work towards sustainable oceans – one of the sustainable development goals, strategies for the conservation of marine megafauna, research on how the oceans may provide food for humans, and insights into how oceans change. Research Topics: Conserving marine megafauna 35 articles | 104,000 views Highlighting the multiple applications of tracking towards the prioritization of conservation goals Ocean-based negative emission technologies 9 articles | 278,000 views Aiming to initiate and catalyze a new branch in marine research that will help guide post-Paris climate policy and will therefore be vital for the Earth’s future Microplastics in the marine environment 24 articles | 176,000 views Gathering knowledge regarding impacts of microplastics in marine environments including robust sampling designs and methods, modelling techniques, mass-balance models to risk assessment predictions and solutions in a circular economy approach Marine biosphere research to benefit society 30 articles | 168,000 views Understanding of […]