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The so-called ‘fourth agricultural revolution’ must provide social benefits and address potentially negative side-effects of agri-tech; Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems The so-called ‘fourth agricultural revolution’ must provide social benefits and address potentially negative side-effects of agri-tech — by University of East Anglia, UK Responsible innovation that considers the wider impacts on society is key to smart farming, according to academics at the University of East Anglia (UEA). Agriculture is undergoing a technology revolution supported by policy-makers around the world....

We are pleased to announce the new Specialty Chief Editor of the Geriatric Medicine section of Frontiers in Medicine – Dr. Tzvi Dwolatzky, who is also the President of the Israel Geriatric Society. Dr. Dwolatzky is Director of Geriatric Services at Rambam Medical Center, Haifa, and Associate Professor of Geriatrics at the Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion – Israel Institute of Health Sciences. He has made important scientific contributions to various aspects of aging and common geriatric conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, frailty and longevity....

by George Billman As Editor-in-Chief, it is with great pleasure that I provide this summary of the impact of Frontiers in Physiology. Since April 2010, our journal has published more than 2200 papers (over 400 in 2015) that have been viewed (full article) and downloaded nearly four million times. As many of you may know, Frontiers in Physiology received its Impact factor from Thomson-Reuters’ Science Citation Index (Web of Science) last July (1st impact factor 3....

Frontiers in Public Health study finds complex associations between early marriage and women’s education, health and nutrition in South Asia Health implications of early marriage for women include higher risk of domestic violence, malnutrition and poor mental health — By Tania Fitzgeorge-Balfour A new study of four South Asian countries reveals complex associations between early marriage and women’s education, health and nutrition that go beyond the impacts of early childbearing. These health implications — which include higher risk of domestic violence and poor mental health — may also affect the next generation of children....

One of the largest sections in Frontiers in Psychology, encompassing all aspects of human behavior in an organization. Professor Darren Treadway, Associate Professor at Daemen College, has been appointed the new Specialty Chief Editor for Organizational Psychology. “I am excited not only by the opportunity to help shape discussions within the field, but by the mission of the Frontiers in Psychology journal,” says Prof Treadway. “As scholars, our most basic job description is to ‘Create and Disseminate Knowledge’ and it is my belief in the promise of Open Access to drastically alter the landscape not just for how we publish, but more importantly for how that information is used....

By Pascal Rocha da Silva, Frontiers analyst The field of Frontiers in Neuroscience, established in 2008, has become the #1 most cited and #1 largest Open Access publisher of Neuroscience and the 3rd most cited and 4th largest Neuroscience publisher overall. The impact factor (IF), defined as the total number of citations divided by the number of citable articles over a two-year period, is the gold standard of journal quality (not of an individual scientist)....

Researchers have compiled a database of all the water transfer megaprojects currently existing and planned by 2050; Frontiers in Environmental Science Researchers have compiled a database of all the water transfer megaprojects currently existing and planned by 2050 — by University of Tübingen, Germany There are more and more big canals and pipelines transporting freshwater from places where it is abundant to places where it is needed for drinking – or for industry and agriculture....

The link provides first steps toward treatment guidelines for excessive, or “maladaptive,” daydreaming: Frontiers in Psychiatry Stopping the runaway train: Research provides first steps toward treatment guidelines for little-studied “Maladaptive Daydreaming.” — By Tanya Strevens, Frontiers science writer Almost everyone daydreams. However, daydreaming can become so intense and frequent that it impairs daily functioning, leads to distress and is a cause for medical concern. The first study to explore daily symptoms and emotions experienced with such excessive daydreaming reveals it is linked to obsessive-compulsive symptoms and increased negative emotions....

Frontiers’ founding principle is to empower researchers in the publishing process. We distribute editorial responsibility to our Editorial Boards, to which we appoint leading experts according to strict criteria of excellence. — By Gearóid Ó Faoleán, Frontiers (Last update: 5 December 2018) We trust that these experts can take acceptance and rejection decisions, and can certify the rigor of the research presented in the articles with their names. Hence the distributed power in Frontiers comes with responsibility, accountability and recognition of services to the community....

By Colm Gorey, Frontiers science writer New research published in the open access journal Frontiers investigating the biological mysteries of sleepwalking found the levels of ‘fight or flight’ response in those who wander at night is surprisingly lower than those who sleep soundly. Somnambulism – otherwise known as sleepwalking – is a phenomenon which has fascinated the public and neurologists for decades, but a lot of what causes it remains a mystery....

We are delighted to inform you that ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences has formed an open access publishing agreement with Frontiers. PLEASE NOTE: As of 1 March 2020, this agreement is no longer active and replaced by the new arrangement. Please visit the new announcement for more information: https://blog.frontiersin.org/2020/04/28/frontiers-and-the-zurich-university-of-applied-sciences-zhaw-extend-open-access-publishing-agreement/ The ZHAW Hochschulbibliothek covers 50% Article Publishing Fees for corresponding authors affiliated with the Zurich University of Applied Sciences, in any of the Frontiers journals....

A study suggests that autism-related brain proteins are more tightly regulated in females than in males; Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience A study suggests that autism-related brain proteins are more tightly regulated in females than in males — by University of New Hampshire, USA Researchers at the University of New Hampshire are one step closer to helping answer the question of why autism is four times more common in boys than in girls after identifying and characterizing the connection of certain proteins in the brain to autism spectrum disorders (ASD)....

By Abigail Pattenden, Frontiers science writer From minor acts of rebellion such as bunking off school, to the more serious experimentation with illicit substances, the teenage years can be a stressful time for parents. But what if your child goes beyond the odd cigarette behind the bike shed or sneaking sherry from the drinks cabinet? Some teenagers develop riskier behavior, such as binge drinking or drug taking, which can follow them into adulthood with all the health concerns that go with them....

Catch up with the most viewed articles from Frontiers in Microbiology this May. All are Open Access – enjoy! Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)MoreClick to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)...

High Level Group calls for doubling of R&I funding and a renewed focus on impact, with ‘openness’ a key factor The report of the European Commission’s High Level Group on maximising the impact of EU Research and Innovation Programmes was published on the 3rd July 2017. Based on the interim evaluation results of Horizon 2020 – the EU’s biggest Research and Innovation programme – the European Commission set up a High Level Group of 12 leading experts, tasked with advising them on how to maximise the impact of the EU’s investment in the next Framework Programme....

Endangered African antelope and the lions that prey on them may benefit from certain cattle ranching practices in Kenya; Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution Endangered African antelope and the lions that prey on them may benefit from certain cattle ranching practices in Kenya — by University of Wyoming Endangered African antelope and the lions that prey on them may benefit from certain cattle ranching practices in Kenya, according to new research....

New research shows that burnout is caused by a mismatch between a person’s subconscious needs and the opportunities and demands at the workplace. These results have implications for the prevention of job burnout. Imagine an accountant who is outgoing and seeks closeness in her social relationships, but whose job offers little scope for contact with colleagues or clients. Now imagine a manager, required to take responsibility for a team, but who does not enjoy taking center-stage or being in a leadership role....

The Zika Virus is the latest viral threat that is slowly spreading from country to country. The local transmission of Zika virus has been reported in more than 50 countries and the situation was declared as a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization. As an open-access publisher, Frontiers believes that in times like this, we need to work together as researchers and publishers to gather and share knowledge to understand this virus and find solutions....

by Juan Jovel, Frontiersin.org It may sound like something from a fantasy book, but scientists have found that trees seem to go to sleep at night. One hour after sunset, tree branches start dangling and continue doing so throughout the night, reaching their lowest point about 9-11 hours after sunset, new research published in the journal Frontiers in Plant Science has found. When morning comes they start to return to their normal position, which takes another three hours....

Frontiers in Digital Humanities research analyzes the rise of immersive journalism and its challenges In a recent Frontiers in Digital Humanities research article, Eva Dominguez, a senior digital communication consultant and multimedia journalist, analyzes the rise of immersive journalism and its particular set of challenges. In a climate of post-truth, characterized by increased individualism and decreased objectivity, immersive journalism seems to reinforce both. Immersive journalism literally puts you – the participant – center stage through aural and visual cues, allowing you to directly interact with the story....