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30 Jan 2024

Frontiers ebook releases: January 2024

Download the top ebook releases from this month, including: exploration of emotions and leadership in organizations and educational institutes new developments in aerospace health and safety innovations and new technology in spine surgery and discoveries on dietary and metabolic approaches for mental health conditions. 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. Emotions and Leadership in Organizations and Educational Institutes Edited by Osman Titrek; Anna Stavicka; Ana Campina; Gozde Sezen-Gultekin; Carlos Francisco De Sousa ReisPDFAerospace Health and Safety: Today and the Future Edited by Irina Mordukhovich; Mardi A. Crane-Godreau; Eileen Mcneely; Christopher ScheiblerPDFDietary and Metabolic Approaches for Mental Health Conditions Edited by Nicholas G Norwitz; Mark É. Czeisler; Dominic D’AgostinoPDFCOVID-19: Food System Frailties and Opportunities Edited by Claire Kremen; Elliot Berry; Rachel Bezner Kerr; Patrick Meyfroidt; Ivette Perfecto; Todd Rosenstock; José Antonio Teixeira; Hannah WittmanPDFThe Deadly Secrets of C. Difficile – Insights into Host-Pathogen Interaction Edited by Meina Neumann-Schaal; Dieter Jahn; Ingo Just; Uwe GroßPDFTowards an Understanding of Tinnitus Heterogeneity, Volume II Edited by Christopher R. Cederroth; Winfried Schlee; […]

Young Minds

01 Dec 2023

Frontiers for Young Minds articles for kids showcase impact of award-winning math on everyday life 

The first articles in a new collection are written by two mathematicians who have won the equivalent of Nobel prizes in math   Photo credit: Frontiers Frontiers for Young Minds has published a new article collection for kids on the mathematical discoveries of prize-winning scientists. The first two articles feature and explain the ground-breaking math of the 2023 Wolf Prize winner, Ingrid Daubechies – who developed mathematical tools for processing images and signals called ‘wavelets’– and 2005 Gödel Prize and 2022 Shaw Prize winner, Noga Alon – who is renowned for his work on combinatorics, a branch of mathematics dealing with combinations of objects and data.   This is the beginning of a wider collection – Math That Changed The World – showcasing to kids the practical applications of math and the impact it has had on everyday life. From patterns in data and health scans, to creating animated movies and even within astronomy, the researchers show how their work has enabled major breakthroughs for humanity, and that mathematics is more applied than abstract formulas and calculations. And each article has been reviewed by kids aged 8-15 to ensure the concepts are understandable for young readers.  The published articles are […]

eBooks

30 Nov 2023

Top 20 Frontiers ebook releases of 2023

Download the top ebook releases from this year, including: new perspectives on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic examination of climate change and sustainable food systems insights on the role of social media in education and exploration of engineered immune cells in cancer immunotherapy. 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. Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): Pathophysiology, Epidemiology, Clinical Management and Public Health Response Edited by Zisis Kozlakidis; Denise L. Doolan; Shen-Ying Zhang; Yasuko Tsunetsugu Yokota; Tatsuo Shioda; Rukhsana Ahmed; Mohan Jyoti Dutta; Ata Murat Kaynar; Michael Kogut; Hannah Bradby; Slobodan Paessler; Alex Rodriguez-Palacios; Alexis M Kalergis; Longxiang Su; Abdallah Samy; Zhongheng ZhangPDFCOVID-19 pandemics: ethical, legal and social issuesEdited by Dov Greenbaum; David Gurwitz; Yann JolyPDFCovid-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 PagéPDFBioactive Compounds, Lifestyle Factors and Neurodegenerative DiseasesEdited by Binosha Fernando; Stephanie R Rainey-Smith; Tejal ShahPDFWhat do we know about COVID-19 implications for cardiovascular disease? Edited by Hendrik Tevaearai Stahel; Masanori […]

eBooks

30 Nov 2023

Frontiers ebook releases: December 2023

Download the top ebook releases from this month, including: exploration of emotions and leadership in organizations and educational institutes new developments in aerospace health and safety innovations and new technology in spine surgery and discoveries on dietary and metabolic approaches for mental health conditions. 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. Emotions and Leadership in Organizations and Educational Institutes Edited by Osman Titrek; Anna Stavicka; Ana Campina; Gozde Sezen-Gultekin; Carlos Francisco De Sousa ReisPDFAerospace Health and Safety: Today and the Future Edited by Irina Mordukhovich; Mardi A. Crane-Godreau; Eileen Mcneely; Christopher ScheiblerPDFDietary and Metabolic Approaches for Mental Health Conditions Edited by Nicholas G Norwitz; Mark É. Czeisler; Dominic D’AgostinoPDFCOVID-19: Food System Frailties and Opportunities Edited by Claire Kremen; Elliot Berry; Rachel Bezner Kerr; Patrick Meyfroidt; Ivette Perfecto; Todd Rosenstock; José Antonio Teixeira; Hannah WittmanPDFThe Deadly Secrets of C. Difficile – Insights into Host-Pathogen Interaction Edited by Meina Neumann-Schaal; Dieter Jahn; Ingo Just; Uwe GroßPDFTowards an Understanding of Tinnitus Heterogeneity, Volume II Edited by Christopher R. Cederroth; Winfried Schlee; […]

Open science and peer review

30 Nov 2023

Quality of life with a hernia: a novel patient-led study in JAWS 

Frontiers publishing partnerships guest post  As part of its commitment to patient engagement, the Journal of Abdominal Wall Surgery (JAWS), one of Frontiers community of publishing partners, published a patient-led study on the impact of hernias on patients’ quality of life. Credit: Frontiers Abdominal wall hernia is a common disorder that usually requires elective surgery. Within hernia research, generic tools are often used to assess patient’s quality of life, but these do not always capture the specific concerns faced by abdominal hernia patients. Authored by both patients and medical professionals, this paper covers new ground by addressing gaps in knowledge, assessing the full impact of the disorder, and exploring whether existing quality-of-life life tools are adequate.  Susannah Hill is the article’s lead author and a hernia patient herself. She was asked to present the patient’s perspective on living with a hernia at the European Hernia Society (EHS) conference in 2022. After positive feedback from the audience, Hill received suggestions to publish the data in the Journal of Abdominal Wall Surgery.  “I wanted to raise awareness that hernias can be much more than physical, they can also impact personal relationships and mental health. Because these topics are usually glossed over in […]

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 […]

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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: […]