What is Frontiers?

Frontiers is a Swiss-based open-access publisher specialising in peer-reviewed scientific journals across 400+ academic specialties. It aims to democratise scientific publishing by empowering researchers and making research freely accessible worldwide.

How Does Frontiers Work?

1. Open Access Publishing: Provides immediate free access to scholarly articles
2. Peer Review: Uses a collaborative, constructive review process
3. Research Topics: Creates community-driven research collections
4. Global Reach: Publishes across science, technology, medicine, humanities, and social sciences

Why Use Frontiers?

• Free Global Access: Immediate, permanent online accessibility
• High Citation Rates: Receives third-highest citations among top 20 publishers
• Innovative Platform: Uses AI and custom technology in publishing
• Community-Centered: Allows researchers to shape scientific communication

Key Features

Publishing Model

• Gold Open Access with Article Processing Charges (APCs)
• Creative Commons Attribution License
• Covers 1,800+ academic fields

Unique Peer Review

• Collaborative review process
• AI-enhanced editing