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With an Impact Factor of 2.871, Frontiers in Human Neuroscience is the most-cited journal in its field Frontiers in Human Neuroscience is the world’s most-cited journal in its field and ranks in the top Impact Factor and CiteScore percentiles Frontiers in Human Neuroscience continues to rank among the world’s top psychology journals in terms of influence and quality, as shown by our analysis of the 2017 Journal Citation Reports (JCR-2017; 2018, Clarivate Analytics), 2017 CiteScore edition (2018, Scopus, Elsevier) and other impact metrics....

The effect was more noticeable among men and participants who selected their own playlist: Frontiers in Psychology Personal playlists have the strongest effect – By Anna Sigurdsson A new study finds that listening to motivational music during sport activities and exercise increases risk-taking behavior but does not improve overall performance. The effect was more noticeable among men and participants who selected their own playlist. The study, published in Frontiers in Psychology, also found that self-selected music had the power to enhance self-esteem among those who were already performing well, but not among participants who were performing poorly....

Unique, complex information in analog methods likely gives brain more details to trigger memory: Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience Unique, complex information in analog methods likely gives brain more details to trigger memory Caitlin Devor / University of Tokyo A study of Japanese university students and recent graduates has revealed that writing on physical paper can lead to more brain activity when remembering the information an hour later. Researchers say that the unique, complex, spatial and tactile information associated with writing by hand on physical paper is likely what leads to improved memory....

New research suggests mobile-device habits stem from a healthy human need to socialize, rooted in evolution: Frontiers in Psychology Mobile-device habits stem from a healthy human need to socialize, rooted in evolution — By McGill University A new study of dysfunctional use of smart technology finds that the most addictive smartphone functions all share a common theme: they tap into the human desire to connect with other people. The findings, published in Frontiers in Psychology, suggest that smartphone addiction could be hyper-social, not anti-social....

Long-distance pollen affects length of allergy seasons in Germany: Frontiers in Allergy Scientists in Munich study how pollen from far distances – sometimes hundreds of kilometers away – affects the length of allergy seasons in Germany By Nora Belblidia, science writer The climate crisis is contributing to longer pollen seasons, but one element that’s often understudied is pollen transport. The spring irritant can travel from hundreds of kilometers away; understanding how much pollen is non-local can give scientists better insight into the length, timing, and severity of allergy season....

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer Scientists here study the spectra from G+0.693-0.027, a molecular cloud near the center of the Milky Way. They detect a range of nitriles, key building blocks for RNA, including cyanoallene, propargyl cyanide, cyanopropyne, and possibly cyanoformaldehyde and glycolonitrile, none of which had previously been found in G+0.693-0.027. They conclude that nitriles are among the most abundant chemical families in the universe, which lends support to the ‘RNA world’ theory of the origin of life on Earth, and possibly elsewhere in our galaxy....

Priming people with superhero images increases their likelihood of engaging in prosocial behaviors: Frontiers in Psychology Priming people with superhero images increases their likelihood of engaging in prosocial behaviors — By Fabienne Eckert, science writer Might people be more likely to help a stranger or donate money immediately after watching the latest Marvel film? Heroes demonstrate extraordinary courage, go to great lengths to help others, and live meaningful lives. They are inspirational moral examples for many people — but do their heroic actions trigger people to give a helping hand themselves?...

Journal manager Kelly Woods talks to us about how she’s been using her expertise with Salesforce to support with the Word Forest Organization, a UK based charity that plants trees, builds classrooms, facilitates education, and supports a women’s empowerment group in Kenya. What is your role at Frontiers? “I am currently the Journal Manager for Frontiers in Psychiatry. Before that I was a Journal Development Specialist and a Research Topic Specialist before that!...

We are delighted to inform you that Freie Universität Berlin is in an institutional agreement with Frontiers. Freie Universität Berlin covers Article Publishing Fees for eligible authors affiliated with the University who wish to publish in any Frontiers journal. A 5%* discount will be applied to the net price which would otherwise be payable for publication, after deduction of any other discounts that may apply. Reference to the APC funding should be acknowledged on the final manuscript as:...

Gut microbes may significantly contribute to anorexia nervosa: Frontiers in Psychiatry By Conn Hastings, science writer Anorexia is a debilitating eating disorder, and was long thought to be purely psychological. New research is challenging this by revealing that gut microbes may have a significant role in anorexia. A recent review examines the evidence that gut microbes can contribute to anorexia and may provide a new method to treat it. You are likely familiar with the serious consequences of anorexia for those who experience it, but you might not be aware that the disorder may not be purely psychological....

With an Impact Factor of 4.019, Frontiers in Microbiology is the most-cited journal in its field Frontiers in Microbiology is the world’s most-cited Microbiology journal & ranks in the top Impact Factor and CiteScore percentiles Frontiers in Microbiology continues to rank among the world’s top microbiology journals in terms of influence and quality, as shown by our analysis of the 2017 Journal Citation Reports (JCR-2017; 2018, Clarivate Analytics), 2017 CiteScore edition (2018, Scopus, Elsevier) and other impact metrics....

Led by Prof Sangwon Suh (University of California), the journal hopes to advance our understanding of the causes, current status and future prospects of global sustainability challenges. Worldwide material consumption reached 92.1 billion tons in 2017, with rates projected to increase to 190 billion tons by 2060. This reflects the increased demand for natural resources that has defined the past decades, resulting in an excessive burden on environmental resources (Report of the Secretary-General, Sustainable Development Goals)....

New high-resolution map shows fires caused one third of global forest loss between 2001 and 2019, published in Frontiers in Remote Sensing By Suzanna Burgelman, Frontiers science writer Researchers have produced the first ever 30m (30 meter pixel) resolution global map of fire-induced forest loss. The study shows that one third of global forest loss between 2001 and 2019 was due to fires, which is higher than previous estimates. The area of fire-related forest loss is increasing globally, particularly within the tropical primary forests of Africa and Latin America....

Selected news, views and information on Open Science and scholarly publishing from the past week The Guardian Will traditional science journals disappear? Fusion This scientific paper has 2,863 authors. How? BBC Top science panel to advise European Commission BioMed Central Blogs A beginner’s guide to peer review: Part One Manchester Evening News University of Manchester spends more on journal subscriptions than any other institution in UK Research Information An academic approach to sales and marketing in publishing...

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer Under the Paris Agreement, countries will need to track greenhouse gas emissions at the level of individual ‘super emitters’, such as power plants, in close-to-real time. Researchers show for the first time that this is already possible with data from existing satellites and instruments like NASA’s OCO-2 and OCO-3 (attached to the International Space Station), both designed to measure emissions at much larger spatial scales....

Coy C. Carpenter Library of Wake Forest University School of Medicine has formed an institutional membership agreement for open access publishing with Frontiers. This institutional agreement means that eligible Wake Forest University School of Medicine authors will be able to publish in any Frontiers journal with a 15% discount. The Coy C. Carpenter library of Wake Forest University School of Medicine supports its researchers in making their research more widely available....

New review highlights the potential of microbiotics to keep astronauts healthy: Frontiers in Physiology By Conn Hastings, science writer Space travel is associated with a variety of negative health effects, including bone loss and mental health issues, which could limit our ability to undertake long-distance space missions, such as a mission to Mars. A new review highlights the potential of treatments that enhance gut microbes as a way to protect space travelers during long voyages....

This new section expands the repertoire of Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology. Preclinical Cell and Gene Therapy is now open for submissions. This new section expands the repertoire of Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology and provides an Open-Access portal to address new research “at the crossroads between fundamental biological discoveries and therapeutic translation,” says leading expert and Specialty Chief Editor Dr. Andrea Banfi (University of Basel). Preclinical Cell and Gene Therapy – a multidisciplinary section...

The USDA blueprint predicts genomic technologies will play an increasingly central role in global livestock production; Frontiers in Genetics The USDA blueprint predicts genomic technologies will play an increasingly central role in global livestock production — by Iowa State University Iowa State University researchers are part of a team that designed a new vision for animal genomics research into the next decade. The blueprint they created could help scientists and farmers meet the needs of a growing global population while improving livestock welfare and production....

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer Researchers show that beetles in the genus Lagria have evolved unique ‘back pockets’ on their larvae and pupae to house bacterial symbionts, which protect the immature life stages against fungi. But in adult females, the symbionts exclusively occur in the accessory glands, next to the oviduct, from where they are deposited onto eggs. When the adult beetles emerge, friction shuffles the symbionts out of the pockets and backwards to the genital area....