2024 marked a significant year for Frontiers, emphasizing quality and integrity in research through advanced technologies and community feedback. The Frontiers Planet Prize celebrated notable contributions to environmental challenges. Their transition to flat fee agreements simplifies access to open science, promoting collaboration and innovation for global health.
As we close this momentous year of 2024, I would like to reflect on our ongoing commitment to quality and integrity in research. Striving for open science remains our priority, enabling faster collaboration among scientists to tackle global challenges effectively. Only high-quality research can earn societal trust and help resolve the pressing issues of our time.
Upholding research quality is essential to our mission. In 2024, we implemented rigorous standards in our review processes, rejecting submissions that didn’t meet our criteria. Our proactive research integrity team employs advanced AI tools, enhancing our capabilities to identify misconduct, from image manipulation to fraud, ensuring the reliability of our published work. Over 50% of article rejections this year were due to quality compliance.
We hosted engaging webinars attended by nearly 1,000 editors to enhance understanding around publication integrity and AI’s ethical use. The response was overwhelmingly positive, with 95% of participants enjoying the experience. Presenters like Elena Vicario shared insights on our peer review improvement strategies and ethical considerations in publishing documents, reinforcing our dedication to addressing fraudulent practices.
Our research findings are validated by consistent feedback from the academic community. Impressively, 94% of researchers rated our articles as excellent or good, with similar high ratings for peer reviews and editorial boards. We pride ourselves on providing an exceptional publishing experience, highlighted by 91% satisfaction among published authors and 87% among reviewers.
In an age where open access is crucial, we are pioneering ways to simplify publishing costs. Our flat fee agreements allow institutions to budget more effectively by transitioning away from individual article payments to an annual, predictable fee—streamlining the author experience. In 2024, we signed significant agreements with major institutions and consortia, fostering a more inclusive publishing environment.
Our journal, Frontiers in Science, launched in February, is rapidly achieving its vision of being a leading multidisciplinary publication addressing global challenges. In just 2024, it featured 65 impactful articles and reached an impressive global audience, generating substantial engagement across various media outlets which speaks volumes about its influence and importance in science.
The Frontiers Planet Prize is another milestone worth celebrating. This initiative honors scientists tackling critical environmental challenges, fostering collaboration among researchers, policymakers, and donors during our 2024 award ceremony. Celebrated scholars were recognized for their groundbreaking contributions to planetary health, and the prize aims to inspire a spirit of competition and excellence in addressing global issues.
I believe that by partnering through initiatives like these, we can harness open science’s power to drive solutions for humanity’s challenges, promoting the health of both people and our planet. As we embrace the coming year, I extend warm wishes for the holiday season and the New Year to all our stakeholders.
Best regards,
Dr. Kamila Markram, CEO and Co-founder, Frontiers.
Frontiers is a key player in the open science movement, aiming to enhance collaboration and innovation in research. This report summarizes their annual achievements in 2024, focusing on their efforts toward maintaining high standards of quality and integrity in published work. The organization emphasizes the importance of utilizing advanced technologies and community feedback to ensure research remains trustworthy and impactful.
In 2024, Frontiers has reaffirmed its commitment to quality in research, ethical publishing practices, and promotion of open science. By implementing stringent review processes and recognizing exemplary contributions to planetary health, they are enhancing the global research landscape. Their focus on community collaboration and innovative publishing agreements positions them as a leader in facilitating significant scientific advancements.
Original Source: www.frontiersin.org
