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24 Mar 2023

Frontiers’ Volunteers: February’s friendly competitions for good

Frontons wasted no time when it came to jumping back into volunteer activities at the start of the new year, even challenging colleagues to join them in doing good with some friendly competition. This month, we talk to journal launch specialist and Sustainability Network launch team member Hannah Kulmatycki and portfolio manager and production team member Vikki Davies about the challenges to start off 2023. Photo credit: Frontiers February Fashion Detox Frontiers’ Sustainability Network is an employee-run, volunteer-based initiative aimed at encouraging sustainable practices at both the individual and corporate level. Led by Frontons from across various departments, the network brings awareness to key issues that everyone faces and advocates for choices in line with Frontiers’ larger mission for enabling healthy lives on a healthy planet. The Sustainability Network organizes regular activities throughout the year, such as a guest speaker series, environmentally conscious events, and a monthly newsletter with helpful resources. The decision to hold a challenge at the beginning of the year took into consideration the factors many people face at this time of year. Photo credit: Marie Bubloz “We had just hosted our first speaker series event of 2023 on doughnut economics and the circular economy featuring Zohar […]

Institutional partnerships

23 Mar 2023

Oslo Metropolitan University forms open access publishing agreement with Frontiers 

Image: Skjalg Bøhmer Vold/OsloMet We are delighted to announce that Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet) supports their authors in publishing open access. As part of this support, eligible authors from Oslo Metropolitan University will benefit from a 10% partnership discount under the terms of the Sikt Open Access Publishing Framework Agreement. Information for authors: To submit your article under this institutional agreement, please select ‘Oslo Metropolitan University’ as institutional payer in the invoice section when submitting your article. Authors affiliated with OsloMet should use their OsloMet email address and be the corresponding author for their manuscript. Frontiers will then verify your eligibility with OsloMet and if confirmed, the discounted invoice will be sent to you via Oslo Metropolitan University library. If you are a faculty member seeking additional funding, you must apply at https://ansatt.oslomet.no/publiseringsfond and meet all criteria stated therein. For information on whether your article is eligible under this agreement, or if you require any further details, please contact ub.forskningsstøtte@oslomet.no. For information on Frontiers’ institutional agreements please visit our institutional memberships page or contact institutions@frontiersin.org to discuss the possibilities for your organisation.

Frontiers news

21 Mar 2023

Norway renews national deal with Frontiers

Frontiers announces that its national agreement with Norway, first signed in 2020, has been renewed for 2023. The agreement, signed by the Norwegian Agency for Shared Services in Education and Research (Sikt), simplifies the publishing process for Norwegian researchers who publish in Frontiers’ journals. Ronald Buitenhus, head of institutional partnerships at Frontiers, said: “Frontiers is delighted to continue to support Norway in the transition to open science through the renewal of this agreement. We look forward to continuing our work together to empower research communities and accelerate the impact of science in society.” Currently 36 institutions and research centers benefit from the terms of the agreement. New institutions can register to participate at any time and there is no annual fee to join. What are the benefits of joining the partnership? Frontiers streamlines the publishing process for researchers and their institutions with tailored, flexible, and financially sustainable models. It offers a proprietary workflow and dashboard that provide new insights, transparency, and confidence.  New members will benefit from:  national discount on article processing chargers (APCs) centralized, flexible invoicing payment options a dedicated account manager supporting library staff. For more information about participating in the agreement email institutions@frontiersin.org  Current participants include: Akershus University […]

Frontiers news

20 Mar 2023

Frontiers and Kristianstad University form open access publishing agreement

Kristianstad University (Högskolan Kristianstad) supports their authors in publishing open access. As part of this support, eligible authors from the Kristianstad University will benefit from a 10% discount under the terms of the Sweden Open Access Publishing Framework Agreement. Eligible authors are corresponding authors of a given article affiliated with Kristianstad University. Information for authors To submit your article under this institutional agreement, it is recommended you submit with an email domain affiliated to your institution. When submitting your article, please select ‘Kristianstad University’ under the Institutional Agreements menu in the invoice section. Frontiers will then verify your affiliation with Kristianstad University, and if confirmed, a 10% discount will be applied. The discounted invoice will be sent to you via the university. If you have any questions, or want to check if your article is eligible, please contact your university librarian, Hans Pålsson (hans.palsson@hkr.se) For information on Frontiers’ institutional agreements please visit our institutional membership page or contact institutions@frontiersin.org to discuss the possibilities for your library.

Frontiers news

20 Mar 2023

Climate crisis calls world’s top scientists to Montreux

~ Experts gather in Montreux to chart a course toward sustainable future ~ World-renowned scientists and thought leaders will gather next month at the Frontiers Forum Live in Montreux, Switzerland, to address critical issues including the climate crisis, improving global health and well-being, and preserving biodiversity. In the first in-person Frontiers Forum event since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019, Frontiers has announced an exceptional line up of speakers, renowned researchers, and influencers. Photo credit: Frontiers The Frontiers Forum will take place at the Fairmount Palace in Montreux, Switzerland, from April 27 to April 29. It is expected to attract around 500 distinguished experts in person and around an additional 10,000 guests virtually. The sessions will offer unique insights and opportunities for collaboration among some of the world’s brightest minds, which will then be made available to members of the public via YouTube, providing an invaluable opportunity to learn and engage with cutting-edge research and ideas. “We are bringing the Frontiers community together once again, in person and virtually, to discuss and explore new approaches to the world’s most pressing challenges,” said Dr Kamila Markram, CEO and co-founder of Frontiers. “By connecting global communities across science, policy, and […]

Frontiers news

16 Mar 2023

Partner Focus – Earth Science, Systems and Society

Frontiers is working with a growing number of publishing and institutional partners, and we place great importance on our relationships with all these organizations. Frontiers Partner Focus is a new series of profiles spotlighting some of these partners to showcase their work and demonstrate how their partnership with Frontiers supports it. Credit: Frontiers Our first Partner Focus looks at our publishing partner the Geological Society of London and their journal Earth Science, Systems and Society, which puts sustainability and inclusion at the forefront of Earth science. Connecting science and society The Geological Society of London is the oldest geological society in the world. Founded in 1807, it is the United Kingdom’s (UK) national society for geoscience and is supported by over 12,000 members worldwide. The Geological Society’s mission is to support Earth scientists, grow interest in the natural world, and connect science, the profession and society. Core values of sustainability, inclusion, and diversity are reflected in the Society’s journal Earth Science, Systems and Society (ES3). The journal’s scope focuses on the intersection of the Earth sciences and the social sciences, publishing work which showcases how earth scientists can help solve the challenges facing modern society. A not-for-profit, fully open access […]

Frontiers news

15 Mar 2023

University of York forms publishing agreement with Frontiers – JISC national open access deal 

We would like to announce that the University of York has joined the national open access deal agreed between Jisc Collections and Frontiers.  This landmark deal provides a simplified and streamlined route to open access publishing for researchers in the UK, who publish 7% of the world’s research.   This institutional agreement means that eligible University of York researchers may publish in any Frontiers journal at no cost to them and with a simplified process.

Frontiers news

14 Mar 2023

Dr Marie Soulière engages in AI debate

Frontiers’ senior publishing manager Dr Marie Soulière is participating in two debates on the implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in scholarly publishing. The use of AI in scholarly publishing extends beyond production and review processes, as the launch of ChatGPT recently demonstrated. AI can be used to write academic papers with significant implications for research integrity. Marie Soulière, senior publishing manager at Frontiers, was heavily involved in developing Frontiers’ artificial intelligence review assistant (AIRA) and is participating in two debates on the boundaries of AI. “This is a very timely discussion on the ethical implications of AI in publishing”, says Marie Soulière. “We welcome everyone to participate in the debate and contribute to future guidelines on the use of AI.” Webinar on risk versus potential In the webinar “AI in Scholarly Publishing—Risk Versus Potential”, organized by the Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP), the discussion will focus on authorship by AI. The debate will investigate both the potential and the concern of AI for scientific research and its ethical boundaries. Marie Soulière will be a speaker at this event, on 15 March 2023. Register here. COPE Forum The Committee on Publication Ethics is a non-profit organization committed to educating and supporting […]

Frontiers news

10 Mar 2023

Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development forms publishing agreement with Frontiers

Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development (Hochschule für nachhaltige Entwicklung Eberswalde) has formed an institutional membership agreement for open access publishing with Frontiers. The institutional agreement means that eligible researchers will benefit from a streamlined invoicing process, managed directly between Frontiers and the Open Access team at the Library of the Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development. The University Library at Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development supports its researchers in making their research more widely available. This agreement will further encourage Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development researchers to publish open access, increasing the volume of research openly available. This also benefits the wider research community and the public at large. For more information on Frontiers’ institutional agreements please visit our institutional partnerships page or contact institutions@frontiersin.org to discuss the possibilities for your own organization. Information for researchers If you are a Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development researcher, please select Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development in the payment information section (“Frontiers institutional members”) when submitting your article. Frontiers will verify your eligibility with the library and, if confirmed, the APC will maybe be paid by Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development upon acceptance. For information on whether your article is eligible under this agreement, […]

Frontiers news

10 Mar 2023

Anna Savage – The canary in the coal mine

Author: Natasha Inskip Dr Anna Savage is an Associate Professor of Biology at the University of Central Florida. She previously completed her PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Cornell University and was a postdoctoral fellow at the Smithsonian Institution. Recently, Anna has taken on the role of Specialty Chief Editor within the Behavior, Evolution, and Ecology section of Frontiers in Amphibian and Reptile Science. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15 Life on Land is about aiming to protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss. In this blog, we will explore how Anna’s important work contributes to this goal. Photo credit: Erin Brosnan Could you start by running us through your expertise and your main areas of research interest? “My background is in evolutionary biology and I care a lot about conservation of amphibians. Most of us know that they’re facing massive global declines and it’s been a conservation issue that was first in the news when I was a kid in the 1990s. That was a motivator that drove me to become a scientist from the start. “As I became more […]

Frontiers news

06 Mar 2023

UK universities renew national open access deal with Frontiers

Researchers from over 160 UK universities will continue to benefit from a simplified and streamlined route to open access publishing, thanks to the renewal of JISC collections’ partnership with gold open access publisher Frontiers. The initial partnership with JISC, which undertakes negotiations and licensing for digital content agreements on behalf of UK universities, was first agreed in September 2019. It has been a landmark deal for researchers, furthering access to open science in the UK. Under the renewed deal, which runs from 1 January to 31 December 2023, JISC member universities retain control of funding eligibility and benefit from a 10% national discount rate on publication costs. Dedicated account managers ensure a personalized customer experience. Researchers affiliated with participating organizations can access personalized dashboards for engagement monitoring, collaborative peer-review and enhanced dissemination tools. Ronald Buitenhuis, head of institutional partnerships at Frontiers, said: “We are delighted to further our partnership with JISC Collections and support open science in the UK. Solid relationships with UK institutions are essential and we aim to support their librarians and researchers. Frontiers is committed to offering flexible models that fit the needs of our current and future partners.” All submitted articles remain subject to Frontiers’ editorial […]

Frontiers news

24 Feb 2023

Medical University of Lodz forms publishing agreement with Frontiers

  Medical University of Lodz has formed an institutional partnership agreement for open access publishing with Frontiers. This institutional agreement means that eligible Medical University of Lodz researchers may benefit from a 10% partnership discount when publishing in any Frontiers journal. Information and Library Center of Medical University of Lodz supports its researchers in making their research more widely available. This agreement will further encourage Medical University of Lodz researchers to publish open access, increasing the volume of research openly available. While this reduces costs for the researcher, it also benefits the wider research community and the public at large.    For more information on Frontiers’ institutional agreements please visit our institutional partnerships page or contact institutions@frontiersin.org to discuss the possibilities for your own organization.  Information for researchers  If you are a Medical University of Lodz researcher, please select Medical University of Lodz in the payment information section (“Frontiers institutional members”) when submitting your article. Frontiers will verify your eligibility with the library and, if confirmed, the discounted invoice will be sent to you via the Medical University of Lodz upon acceptance.   For information on whether your article is eligible under this agreement, or if you require any further details, please visit Information and […]

Frontiers news

16 Feb 2023

Aerospace Research Communications publishes first article with Frontiers

Aerospace Research Communications (ARC), the official journal of Zhejiang University Press (ZUP), has published its first article with its new gold open access publishing partner Frontiers. Image credit: Frontiers ARC focuses on original research and review articles related to all fields of aerospace research, in both theory and practice. The scope of the journal is comprehensive, covering research achievements in flight vehicles, propulsion systems and experimental methods, including fluid mechanics, flight mechanics, solid mechanics, vehicle conceptual design, avionics, control, material engineering and mechanical manufacturing. The journal’s first article in partnership with Frontiers explores recent progress in the application of machine learning technology in the field  —  currently a hot topic in aerospace science and technology. ARC’s editor in chief Yao Zheng said: “The publication of ARC’s first article marks the beginning of the journal’s role as an important academic platform for international aerospace researchers’ communication and collaboration. It is also a landmark event for ZUP’s international publishing strategy as they co-operate on a publishing partnership with Frontiers for the first time. We look forward to continuing to work with Frontiers to develop ARC to become a leading journal in the field of aerospace research and the interdisciplinary aerospace field.” One […]

Frontiers news

10 Feb 2023

Kelly Thompson – Bringing sex and gender differences to the forefront

By Katharina StockDr Kelly Thompson is the Director of Research Operations at the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District in Western Sydney and an active researcher at The George Institute for Global Health. Having led the Global Women’s Health program at The George Institute as Program Manager, Kelly has more than five years of experience overseeing research on the health of women across the lifespan. Her personal research looks at critical infections and sepsis through an epidemiological lens with a focus on health equity and women’s health. Kelly and I discuss the role of reporting on sex and gender differences in disease, the importance of language when talking about these differences, and what is needed to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5.Kelly is currently serving as Associate Editor for Frontiers in Global Women’s Health. Photo credit: The George Institute for Global Health What made you want to pursue public health research, particularly focusing on health equity? “I started in clinical nursing in intensive care and loved it. Clinical nursing felt like a bit of a calling to me because of the focus on helping people, though eventually I wanted to have an impact on a larger scale. Fundamentally, […]

Frontiers news

09 Feb 2023

Inspiring the next generation in STEM, Frontiers sponsors Potenti’elle en Science event

Research publisher Frontiers is a participating sponsor of the Potenti’elle en Science event taking place on 9 February 2023 in Lausanne, Switzerland. Hosted by the Suisse Romande chapter of the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA), the event celebrates the annual International Day of Women and Girls in Science. It is designed to inspire young girls to learn more about careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Photo credit: Frontiers Now in its third year, Potenti’elle en Science will be held for the first time as a hybrid, bilingual event in both English and French. During the three-hour event, students ranging from 8 to 18 years old will hear from keynote speakers and participate in dedicated workshops for each age group led by women currently working in STEM fields. Included among the fields represented are pharmaceutical and biotechnology, academia, and non-government organizations (NGOs). Time is also allotted for the students to engage with role models from STEM disciplines to learn more about their diverse academic and professional experiences. Frontiers has sponsored the Potenti’elle en Science event since the beginning. Cultural stereotypes and societal conditioning impact young women’s future aspirations, often influencing their field of study and ultimately affecting their career path. According […]