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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 […]

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; […]

Research Topics

17 Mar 2023

Four articles you need to check out on the future of energy research

By Colm Gorey, Frontiers science communications manager Image: Shutterstock.com From drones to using ‘poison nut’ as biofuel, the world of energy research is undergoing immense change. Now, Frontiers highlights some of the energy research articles we have published recently. As the world attempts to deal with the huge impact the climate crisis is having on our planet, scientists are devoting great efforts to developing cutting-edge energy research. While renewables such as wind, solar, and wave dominate the conversations among environmental groups and governments, new technologies in the field of nuclear energy have the potential to be true game changers. Last year, researchers in the US paved the way for abundant, cheap, and clean nuclear fusion energy after achieving the milestone of releasing more energy than was put into a reactor. However, this is but one small area of focus in an otherwise fascinating field of science. Now, Frontiers highlights four recent article published as part of the research topic ‘Horizons in Energy Research’ that could help contribute to many similar breakthroughs in the years to come. Comprehensive Review on Electric Propulsion System of Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles Drones have come a long way since their early days as a luxury gadget […]

eBooks

08 Mar 2023

Frontiers ebook releases: March 2023

Download the top ebook releases from this month, including the latest on agri-food systems as a driver of economic development, tracking as a tool to monitor biodiversity in the oceans, the use of digital technologies in healthcare, the risks that cyber-relationships hold especially for young people, and a platform for women in psychiatry. 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. COVID-19: Integrating Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Mathematics, Medicine and Public Health, Epidemiology, Neuroscience, and Biomedical Science in Pandemic ManagementEdited by Reza Lashgari; Atefeh Abedini; Babak A Ardekani; Arda Kiani; Seyed Alireza Nadji; Ali YousefiPDFEngineered Immune Cells in Cancer Immunotherapy (EICCI)Edited by Cristina Maccalli; Axel Schambach; Francisco Martin; Cameron TurtlePDFClimate Change, Variability and Sustainable Food SystemsEdited by Victor Owusu; Bright Asante; Emmanuel Donkor; Abiodun Ogundeji; Enoch Owusu-SekyerePDFIntegrative Pharmacology-based Research on Traditional Medicine: Methodologies, Medical and Pharmacological ApplicationsEdited by Hai Yu Xu; Chang-xiao Liu; Yanqiong Zhang; Yan Xu; Takashi SatoPDFRisks of “Cyber-relationships” in Adolescents and Young PeopleEdited by Iratxe Redondo; Juan Manuel Machimbarrena; Joana Jaureguizar; Sebastian WachsPDFEconomic and Financial Issues […]

Research Topics

08 Mar 2023

International Women’s Day: Research Topics celebrating the findings of female scientists

To celebrate Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, we are highlighting the top Research Topics from women in science. Help us foster gender equality by reading up on the incredible findings and solutions made by female scientists. With 300,000 collective views, female researchers explored topics and advanced fields, including the gender pay gap, analytical chemistry, parasite and host relationships, and cardiovascular epidemiology. Research Topics: Women in Forensic Psychiatry 15 articles | 21,000 views Presenting research highlights performed by female scientists across the entire breadth of Psychiatry research, this article collection presents advances in theory, experiment, and methodology with applications to compelling problems. Women in Cytokines 20 articles | 23,000 views Less than 30% of researchers worldwide are women. Because of this, Frontiers in Immunology is particularly proud to present the “Women in Cytokines and Soluble Mediators in Immunity” article collection. Women in Psychology: The Gender Pay Gap 8 articles | 21,000 views Aiming at putting the groundbreaking work of women scientists in a predominantly female field in the spotlight, this article collection highlights and celebrates women’s contributions to psychology. Women in Cardiovascular Epidemiology 35 articles | 39,000 views To promote gender equality and defeat stereotypes defeated, this article collection […]

Open science and peer review

23 Feb 2023

Tips on how to write a great abstract

By Sobha Tumbapo and Tamsin Williams, assistant editors for Review Operations Image: Shutterstock.com When it comes to writing a good abstract, knowing where to start can be daunting but a well-crafted abstract is important to your research being seen. Luckily, there are some steps you can follow and some tips to bear in mind that can help you. It is a critical component of scientific writing, as it gives readers a glimpse into your study. Think of it as a unique selling point that convinces readers to invest time in reading your paper. During peer review, the abstract is what reviewers and editors use to decide if they want to work on your manuscript. Making sure it’s an accurate and strong representation of your study is an effective way to avoid delays. Then, once your study is published, search engines will screen your manuscript based on its abstract. This is your chance to help your article stand out among millions of others. From left: Tamsin Williams and Sobha Tumbapo, assistant editors for Review Operations at Frontiers Abstract structure A strong abstract will effectively communicate the research background, experimental findings, and key discussion points. And while the formatting guidelines may differ […]

Research Topics

14 Feb 2023

User-friendly AI: Article Collections on Artificial Intelligence

Are you curious about AI? Have you tried ChatGPT? Worried about what OpenAI means for our future? Find the answers to your biggest research questions on artificial intelligence with our top article collections about this promising area of computer science. With collective views of over 2.2 million, researchers explored topics spanning from brain-inspired machine learning and the legal implications of AI to leading people through digital transformation and artificial intelligence applications for specialty crops management. Article Collections: AI in agriculture 33 articles | 187,000 views Focusing on the recent advances and latest technical developments in artificial intelligence applications for specialty crops management AI in pharmacology 18 articles | 186,000 views Highlighting the most recent advances and perspectives on all kinds of artificial intelligence technologies used in drug design Brain-inspired machine learning 22 articles | 204,000 views Analyzing neuroscientific data through machine learning algorithms to provide a better understanding of both the normal cognitive and pathological processes in brain disorders, leading to new treatment plans for them AI in medical imaging 20 articles | 629,000 views Addressing the challenges of artificial intelligence for brain image analysis and sharing new research achievements in this focus area Legal implications of AI 13 articles […]

eBooks

13 Feb 2023

Frontiers ebook releases: February 2023

Download the top ebook releases from this month, including the special issues on innovation in STEAM education, a showcase of neuroscientific perspectives in sports psychology, the effect of bioactive compounds on neurodegenerative disease phenotypes, the ability of robots to perform tasks that require interaction with their external environment, nature-based solutions for climate risk management and many more! 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. COVID-19 pandemics: ethical, legal and social issuesEdited by Dov Greenbaum; David Gurwitz; Yann JolyPDFBioactive Compounds, Lifestyle Factors and Neurodegenerative DiseasesEdited by Binosha Fernando; Stephanie R Rainey-Smith; Tejal ShahPDFThe Nobel Collection – Volume 1Edited by Robert T Knight; Idan SegevPDFMachine Learning in NeuroscienceEdited by Hamid R Rabiee; Ali Ghazizadeh; Mackenzie W Mathis; Reza LashgariPDFThe Thyroid and Covid-19Edited by Gabriela Brenta; Marco António Campinho; CELIA REGINA NOGUEIRA; JOSE SGARBIPDF2nd Synthetic Biology Forum: System and Synthetic Biology for Biofuels and BioproductsEdited by Jean Marie François; Min Jiang; Mingjie Jin; Shihui YangPDFCOVID-19 Pandemic: Mental Health, Life Habit Changes and Social PhenomenaEdited by Daria Smirnova; Konstantinos N Fountoulakis; Xenia […]

Open science policy

02 Feb 2023

Writing the future: The aspirations of early career researchers

Personal reflections on a symposium. On 9 January, Dr Anke Beck, head of European public affairs and advocacy at Frontiers, helped chair a symposium for early career researchers at the Association of Publishing in Europe annual conference. Photo credit: Frontiers There is a profound cultural change underway that will transform the way science is funded, shared, and published – and thereby the impact new knowledge has on society. Open Science, backed by broader calls for diversity and inclusion, is now a strong and growing focus for governments, funders, institutions, and authors. And of course, it is finding voice and resonance with early career researchers (ECRs), whose values and beliefs on inclusion, transparency, and trust will drive this scientific debate. In that context, at the start of the year I had the pleasure of helping to coordinate an intense and energizing symposium with ECRs. The Berlin Institute of Scholarly Publishing under the auspices of the 18th Academic Publishing Conference and the Quest Center for Responsible Research brought together researchers, publishers and platforms to listen, exchange views, and hack through new ideas, in person and online. Over forty-eight hours, with 105 participants across 10 time zones in Western and Eastern Europe, North America, […]