Frontiers Media

Academic publisher of open access journals

Frontiers Media is an academic publisher specializing in open access journals across a wide range of scientific disciplines. Founded in 2007, the company has grown to become one of the largest open access publishers in the world, with a mission to make scientific research freely accessible to the public.

History

Frontiers Media logo

Frontiers Media was established in 2007 by Henry Markram and Kamila Markram in Lausanne, Switzerland. The company was founded with the goal of providing a platform for researchers to publish their work in an open access format, thereby increasing the dissemination and impact of scientific research. Over the years, Frontiers has expanded its portfolio to include over 100 journals covering a wide array of scientific fields.

Publishing Model

Frontiers Media operates under a gold open access model, where all articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The costs of publication are typically covered by article processing charges (APCs) paid by the authors or their institutions. This model is designed to remove barriers to access and ensure that research is available to a global audience.

Editorial Process

Frontiers employs a collaborative peer review process, which involves both independent reviewers and the authors working together to improve the quality of the manuscript. This process is designed to be transparent and constructive, with the aim of enhancing the scientific rigor and clarity of the published work.

Technological Innovations

Frontiers Media has been at the forefront of integrating technology into the publishing process. The company utilizes advanced artificial intelligence tools to assist in the editorial process, ensuring efficient and accurate handling of manuscripts. For example, AI is used to detect potential ethical issues and to streamline the peer review process.

AI generated figure published in a Frontiers journal

Controversies

Frontiers Media has faced criticism and controversy over its business practices and the quality of its peer review process. Some critics have raised concerns about the company's reliance on APCs and the potential for conflicts of interest. Despite these criticisms, Frontiers continues to be a major player in the open access publishing landscape.

Related pages

• Open access
• Peer review
• Academic publishing
• Article processing charge