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Frontiers eBooks published in April 2019

May 14, 2019 // 0 Comments

Frontiers special issue research collection eBooks - published April 2019

Download the latest free research collections, including on landslide hazards, nanoparticles in cancer therapy, the influence of explicit assessment criteria and many more! All eBooks are free to download, share and distribute. [...]

‘An affair of the heart’: Dagmar Haase on the motivation behind new Land Use Dynamics section

June 25, 2018 // 0 Comments

Chief Editor Dagmar Haase heads new Land Use Dynamics section of Frontiers in Environmental Science

Professor Dagmar Haase capitalizes on the Frontiers open-access platform to address issues of sustainability and resilience in land-use management. — by Louisa Wood [...]

“Shifting microbiome paradigms”: Prof. Andrew Gerwitz leads Microbiome in Health and Disease as Chief Editor

June 19, 2018 // 0 Comments

Andrew Gerwitz leads Microbiome in Health and Disease section of Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology as Chief Editor

The new Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology section provides a unique platform to drive the microbiome field forward. [...]

Frontiers in Neuroscience welcomes Vince Calhoun as Chief Editor of Brain Imaging Methods

June 18, 2018 // 0 Comments

An electrical and biomedical engineer, Dr. Calhoun's research mainly focuses on brain imaging applications to study mental illness. [...]

Encouraging scholars to ‘speak truth to power:’ Political Communication Chief Editor Piers Robinson on open access and democratizing academia

June 15, 2018 // 0 Comments

Piers Robinson, Chief Editor of the Political Communication section of Frontiers in Communication

The new Frontiers in Communication section seeks to understand the way we communicate about politics in the 21st century. [...]

Developmental Epigenetics: New Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology section led by Rosalind M John and Claire Rougeulle

June 12, 2018 // 0 Comments

The section focuses on epigenetic processes and mechanisms involved in programming developmental trajectories and the consequences of unprogrammed rewiring in disease. [...]

Towards gender equality in immunology

June 4, 2018 // 0 Comments

Towards gender equality for immunology research scientists: Francesca Di Rosa , Frontiers for Immunology, SIICA, RICERCATA initiative

A new initiative launched by Frontiers in Immunology Associate Editor Dr Francesca Di Rosa helps immunologists - both women and men - pursue their scientific career after maternity or paternity leave. [...]

Frontiers in Marine Science welcomes Di Jin as Chief Editor of Marine Affairs and Policy

May 30, 2018 // 0 Comments

Dr. Di Jin is a marine resource economist based at the Woods Hole Oceanography Institution, USA. [...]

Join us in Liverpool, UK, for the N8 AgriFood Conference 2018

May 24, 2018 // 0 Comments

Meet Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems at the N8 AgriFood Conference 2018

Meet Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, and find out how your research can achieve its full impact. [...]

Announcing the launch of Construction Management: a new specialty section of Frontiers in Built Environment

May 17, 2018 // 0 Comments

Frontiers in Built Environment: new Construction Management section

Led by Dr. Zhen Chen, the new section advances innovative theories and solutions in construction management [...]

Is Big Data the solution to climate challenges? Professor John Kimball provides insights

May 16, 2018 // 0 Comments

John Kimball, Chief Editor Data Driven Climate Sciences, Frontiers in Big Data

The Chief Editor of the Data-Driven Climate Sciences section of Frontiers in Big Data talks about what Big Data means for the environment and sustainability. [...]

New Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering section ushers in “golden era” for Tribology

May 9, 2018 // 0 Comments

Chief Editors Professor Valentin Popov and Dr Roman Pohrt will foster multidisciplinary knowledge exchanges on tribology -- the study of friction and wear, which is integral to any system with moving parts.

Chief Editors Professor Valentin Popov and Dr Roman Pohrt will foster multidisciplinary knowledge exchanges this integral subject for any system with moving parts. [...]

Introducing the Professor Joseph M Sussman Best Paper Prize

May 8, 2018 // 0 Comments

The new prize is a tribute to Professor Joseph M Sussman, Specialty Chief Editor for Frontiers in Built Environment [...]

Frontiers eBooks published in April 2018

May 2, 2018 // 0 Comments

Understanding Selfies - Frontiers Research Article collection edited by Piotr Sorokowski, Katarzyna Pisanski, Agnieszka Sorokowska and Nicola Bruno

Selfies, Zika, anaphylaxis and more - see the latest eBook collections of research topic articles, all free to download, share and distribute. [...]

Chronobiology in the 21st century: new section in Frontiers in Physiology led by Rodolfo Costa

April 30, 2018 // 0 Comments

Chronobiology: new section in Frontiers in Physiology led by Rodolfo Costa

Chronobiology should be integrated into all life sciences and medical teaching curricula believes Rodolfo Costa, Specialty Chief Editor [...]

Sleep and Circadian Rhythms: a new Frontiers in Neuroscience section led by Stanford’s Luis de Lecea

April 30, 2018 // 0 Comments

New Frontiers in Neuroscience section on Sleep and Circadian Rhythms, led by Professor Luis de Lecea

Chief Editor Luis de Lecea encourages researchers to venture into the fascinating area of brain states and sleep. [...]

Applying open research data to sustainable health initiatives

April 30, 2018 // 0 Comments

130 academic, advocacy and policy experts discussed how Europe can unleash the full benefits of open research data in health, at the Frontiers Data Services Workshop 2018 [...]

Data mining and management: a conversation with Huan Liu

April 26, 2018 // 0 Comments

Frontiers in Big Data: Chief Editor Huan Liu, Data Mining and Management section

Huan Liu, Chief Editor of the new Data Mining and Management section of Frontiers in Big Data, gives his insights on value and privacy implications associated with big data and data mining [...]

Join a workshop on the interaction between nanoparticles and the immune system

April 26, 2018 // 0 Comments

Organized by Francesca Granucci, University of Milano-Bicocca, Frontiers in Immunology and SIICA (Italian Society of Immunology, Clinical immunology and Allergology) [...]

Making music from animal migrations

April 23, 2018 // 0 Comments

Frontiers in Marine Science: Making music from elephant seal migrations - Carlos Duarte, Daniel Costa, Paul Riker

What does elephant seal migration sound like? A study by prominent marine researchers is the first to find out: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]

Frontiers in Blockchain: first peer-reviewed journal dedicated to blockchain from a scientific publisher

April 19, 2018 // 1 Comment

The journal will be led by blockchain experts Prof. Olinga Ta'eed, Centre for Citizenship, Enterprise and Governance and Dr Christopher Clack, University College London. [...]

Frontiers in Big Data: A new open-access journal to lead the big data revolution

April 17, 2018 // 1 Comment

Frontiers in Big Data is a new peer-reviewed journal publishing cutting-edge research on big data and data-driven science.

The journal welcomes research on data mining, cybersecurity, machine learning, AI, big data networks, and data-driven climate science, health and medicine [...]

Award for article on understanding and promoting mental health in athletes

April 17, 2018 // 0 Comments

Research on the application of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy to sport, published by Dr Martin Turner in Frontiers in Psychology, has won the 2018 Albert Ellis Award for Research [...]

Pharmacology milestone: 3,000th article published today!

April 16, 2018 // 0 Comments

Frontiers in Pharmacology milestone: 3,000th article published!

The article, on the role of adenosine receptors in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (or motor neuron disease), comes from scientists at the University of Lisbon, Portugal. [...]

New low-cost, sustainable material for reducing air and water pollution

April 13, 2018 // 0 Comments

A new 'green' material made from solid wastes and natural polymers promises better results than activated carbon in adsorbing pollution: Frontiers in Chemistry [...]

Long-term caffeine worsens symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s disease

April 12, 2018 // 6 Comments

Low caffeine doses worsened neophobia, anxiety-related behaviors and emotional and cognitive flexibility: Frontiers in Pharmacology [...]

Frontiers eBooks published in March 2018

April 4, 2018 // 0 Comments

Vision in Cephalopods - Frontiers Research Article collection edited by Frederike Diana Hanke and Daniel Colaco Osorio

Multitasking, cephalopod vision, conservation triage and more - see the latest eBook collections of research topic articles, all free to download, share and distribute. [...]

Childhood aggression linked to deficits in executive function

April 4, 2018 // 0 Comments

Primary school kids with lower planning and self-restraint skills are more likely to show increased aggression in middle childhood, report University of Potsdam researchers in Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience [...]

Chronic fatigue syndrome possibly explained by lower levels of key thyroid hormones

April 3, 2018 // 0 Comments

The discovery raises hopes for treating this common yet debilitating disease: Frontiers in Endocrinology [...]

Dogs with noise sensitivity should be routinely assessed for pain by vets

March 29, 2018 // 2 Comments

Animal behavioral scientists report that dogs with associated musculoskeletal pain formed a greater sensitivity to noise: Frontiers In Veterinary Science [...]

Early numeracy of young kids linked to specific math activities at home

March 28, 2018 // 0 Comments

Early numeracy of young kids linked to specific mathematics activities at home

The more parents engage in math activities with their children, the higher their early numeracy performance: Frontiers in Psychology [...]

New Frontiers in Psychology section bridges the forensic-legal gap

March 28, 2018 // 0 Comments

Frontiers in Forensic and Legal Psychology

Led by Prof. Corine de Ruiter of Maastricht University, the Forensic and Legal Psychology section provides a much-needed platform for interdisciplinary research between the two fields. [...]

Caloric restriction in combination with low-fat diet helps protect aging brains

March 27, 2018 // 1 Comment

Exercise was significantly less effective than caloric restriction in preventing aging-induced inflammatory activation of microglia in mice: Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience [...]

Frontiers in Physics launches new section: Nuclear Physics

March 26, 2018 // 0 Comments

Laura Elisa Marcucci leads new section in Frontiers in Physics: Nuclear Physics

Specialty Chief Editor Professor Laura Elisa Marcucci aims to promote collaboration and interaction among researchers working in this vital research field. [...]

Frontiers in Surgery expands into Thoracic Surgery, led by Robert J. Cerfolio

March 23, 2018 // 1 Comment

Robert J. Cerfolio, Chief Editor of Frontiers in Thoracic Surgery

Specialty Chief Editor Dr Robert J. Cerfolio aims to drive a research focus on patient outcomes and improving surgical techniques. [...]

Frontiers in Psychiatry welcomes new Specialty Chief Editor: Professor Sören Krach

March 22, 2018 // 0 Comments

Frontiers in Psychiatry welcomes Professor Sören Krach from Lübeck University, Germany, as Specialty Chief Editor of the new Social Cognition section

Professor Sören Krach from Lübeck University, Germany, is Specialty Chief Editor of the new Social Cognition section [...]

Thank you to the amazing women of Frontiers!

March 8, 2018 // 0 Comments

The 211 dedicated, creative, hard-working, innovative, passionate women at Frontiers are making high-quality science openly available to the world. Global gender [...]

Inspiring role models for women in science

March 8, 2018 // 0 Comments

On International Women's Day, a few of our Editors-in-Chief -- each a top researcher in her field -- talk about what, and who, inspired their careers. [...]

Researchers find algorithm for large-scale brain simulations

March 2, 2018 // 2 Comments

Neuroscience brain simulation algorithm exascale

A decisive step towards simulating brain-scale networks on future supercomputers also significantly speeds up simulations on existing supercomputers: Frontiers in Neuroinformatics [...]

Perceptions of old age change as we age

March 1, 2018 // 0 Comments

The largest-ever study of age perceptions finds skewed views of aging -- particularly among young adults: Frontiers in Psychology [...]

Australia’s highest honor awarded to Associate Editor Rhys Jones

February 28, 2018 // 0 Comments

In recognition of his pioneering work to make aircraft safer, Professor Rhys Jones has been awarded a Companion of the Order of Australia. [...]

Brain disease: do pathological behaviors stem from faulty beliefs?

February 23, 2018 // 1 Comment

Neuroscience brain function disease Bayesian model

A promising model for understanding neurological and psychiatric disorders could help provide personalized treatments for patients: Frontiers in Human Neuroscience [...]

Frontiers partners with Figshare to promote open data

February 21, 2018 // 0 Comments

The new partnership improves the visualization and citation of supplementary data, allows more types of data with articles, and helps satisfy requirements for open and FAIR data [...]

10,000th microbiology article published today!

February 13, 2018 // 0 Comments

Frontiers in Microbiology David Hutchins article

The article, on vitamin B12 production by a marine microbe, comes from scientists at the University of California and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. [...]

Modern man vs. giant animals

February 12, 2018 // 0 Comments

Megafauna extinction mammoth woolly rhinoceros giant sloth

Extinct herbivorous megafauna -- like woolly rhinos, giant sloths and mammoths -- were displaced by humans who partly took their place in the ecosystem: Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution [...]

How expectations impact actual exam scores

February 7, 2018 // 2 Comments

Psychology academic achievement good exam results

Given similar academic results, students who expect higher scores actually attain them: Frontiers in Psychology [...]

Seabed mining could destroy deep sea ecosystems

February 2, 2018 // 0 Comments

Marine science: environmental impact of deepsea mining

The first global overview of seabed mining highlights potential environmental impacts, knowledge gaps and areas for future research: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]