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Today marks Day 1 at the XIV International School on Magnetic Resonance and Brain Function (ISMRBF) in Erice! 🎉 As a reminder, Frontiers in Physics is sponsoring the Best Poster Contest, where the winner receives a fully waiver submission to the journal. Good luck to all of the contestants!

Head of Editorial Ethics and Quality Assurance at Frontiers, Marie Soulière, was featured in Chemistry World discussing how AI tools are helping publishers detect and prevent papermill fraud. From verifying author credentials and reference integrity to scanning for AI-generated text and images, these technologies are reshaping how research quality is safeguarded. 💬 “Checks on author credentials, references, and missing disclosures are becoming standard — but AI helps us see connections we’d never spot manually”, says Soulière. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e55skyHt #QualityChampions #ResearchIntegrity #AI #OpenScience

🌟 Call for Submissions! 🌟 Golden Fractal Jubilee: 50 Years of Bridging Art and Science   This article collection aims to celebrate the profound influence of fractals and related concepts over the past fifty years, exploring both historical perspectives and proposing future directions of research into multiscale methodologies and their applications across various scientific and artistic disciplines. We welcome Original Research, Mini Reviews, Perspective articles, and more on themes including, but not limited to:   🟣 Theoretical advancements in fractal geometry and beyond 🟣 Innovations in fractal, multifractal, and multiscaling analysis methodologies 🟣 Applications of fractal concepts to natural and man-made complex systems 🟣 Multiscale modeling and its impact on technological and scientific progress 🟣 Interdisciplinary applications of fractal concepts in technology, natural sciences, and art. 👥 The Editorial Team:  Dr. Zbigniew R. Struzik 🗓️ Manuscript Deadline: 18 December 2025 Learn more and submit your work here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g7KFAehy

🌟 Call for Submissions - Extended Deadline! 🌟  Blood Brain Barrier Dynamics: Translational Impacts on Neurological Interventions This article collection aims to collate extensive research focusing on quantifiable changes in Blood Brain Barrier (BBB) permeability, specifically including time windows for "open" and "close," and their implications for developing neurological interventions. The goal is to gather comprehensive data on the mechanisms that "open" and "close" the BBB, employing a range of interventions from pharmaceuticals to technologically driven methods like focused ultrasound. We welcome Original Research, Mini Reviews, Perspective articles, and more on themes including, but not limited to: 🟣 Novel techniques for quantifying BBB opening and closure during various interventions. 🟣 Impact of neurological disorders, immune responses, and physiological changes on BBB permeability. 🟣 Advanced imaging and molecular assessments used to monitor BBB state changes. 🟣 The effectiveness of pharmaceuticals and other treatments in altering BBB permeability for therapeutic advantage. 🟣 Comparative studies of BBB manipulative techniques across different model systems, including in-vitro and in-vivo settings as well as organ-on-a-chip technologies. 👥 The Editorial Team: Dr. Monique E Beaudoin  Dr. Amir Manbachi 🗓️ Manuscript Deadline: 27 February 2026 Learn more and submit your work here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/grRynN22

🚀 Happy World Space Week! This year’s theme is “Living in Space” — and we’re thrilled to share that Frontiers in Space Technologies has launched a new Research Topic: Living in Space. This Research Topic aims to explore the essential conditions for creating living systems in deep space that mimic Earth's complex life-support capabilities. 👥 The Editorial Team: Dr. Joseph N. Pelton (International Space University) Dr. Thais Russomano (InnovaSpace) Dr. Bernard Foing (Space Renaissance International & LUNEX EuroMoonMars) Learn more and submit your work here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gdgS_CH5 🗓️ Mark your calendar and register to attend the Living In Space Workshop NOV 13 2025 virtual ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gsnDMbwg   #WorldSpaceWeek #LivingInSpace #SpaceTech #SpaceMedicine #SpaceSustainability #SpaceHabitats #BLSS #ISRU #SpaceAgriculture #HumanSpaceflight #SpaceInfrastructure #SpaceInnovation #DeepSpace #SpaceSafety #SpaceEconomy #FrontiersinSpaceTechnologies

Most people know the legends of quantum entanglement - but fewer know the origins of the pioneering experiments that laid the foundation for today’s quantum revolution. We're incredibly excited to bring you a piece of history directly from the source. Watch this short video where Prof. Carl Kocher explains his groundbreaking 1960s entanglement experiment. This exclusive insight is based on his recent article published in Frontiers in Quantum Science and Technology as part of our special “100 Years of Quantum Science and Technology” Research Topic - https://lnkd.in/dUfKWf34 This is a powerful look back at the science that defined the future. Read the article in Frontiers in Quantum Science and Technology: https://lnkd.in/dz69RU9q International Year of Quantum Science and Technology University of California, Berkeley #Frontiers in Quantum Science and Technology #Entanglement #QuantumComputing #UCBerkeley #IYQ

🌟 Call for Submissions! 🌟 Nonequilibrium and Nonlinear Processes in Collective Dynamical Phenomena, Volume II   This article focuses on the dynamics of nonequilibrium and nonlinear processes across classical and quantum domains. Building on the first edition, Volume II adds a quantum strand on collective effects in large ensembles approaching the thermodynamic limit, where interactions, driving, and dissipation generate emergent behavior and criticality far from equilibrium. We welcome Original Research, Mini Reviews, Perspective articles, and more on themes including, but not limited to:   🟣 Nonequilibrium and nonlinear processes in physics and physical chemistry 🟣 Disordered, complex, and chaotic systems 🟣 Collective behavior and self-organization 🟣 Symmetry breaking and pattern formation 🟣 Finite-size scaling toward the thermodynamic limit 🟣 Connecting microscopic models to observables and dynamical response 👥 The Editorial Team: Dr. Sanja Janicevic Dr. Maria Antonietta Ferrara Dr. Branko Kolaric Dr. Djordje Spasojevic Dr. Svetislav Mijatovic Dr. Mohamed Hatifi 🗓️ Manuscript Deadline: 10 April 2026 Learn more and submit your work here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dxzArxKc

🚨Call for papers🚨 Led by Dr. Ovidiu. Vermesan, Prof. Chandra Krintz and Dr. Rosa M. Badia: Intelligent Self-Organized, Dynamic, and Adaptive Complex Distributed Systems. Distributed, self-organized, and adaptive ecosystems necessitate advancements in virtualization, software-defined networking (SDN), resource federation, generative AI, AI agents, and the further development of the "software-defined everything" (SDX) concept. Technologies such as swarm and edge intelligence enable resilience and efficiency in distributed applications, while advances in AI may favour self-organization, dynamic learning, and efficient resource management capabilities. The increasing autonomy and complexity driven by AI necessitate a firm focus on trustworthiness. For intelligent, self-organizing, and complex distributed systems to be adopted and function safely, particularly in critical applications, mechanisms for transparency and accountability are paramount, with explainability (XAI) and interpretability (IAI) being integral design considerations. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: • Abstraction models, virtualization, and SDX paradigms for advanced distributed systems. • Swarm-based architectures and algorithms for distributed intelligence. • Edge-cloud continuum orchestration and resource federation. • Distributed deployment automation and application management at scale. • Intelligent platforms for distributed data management, multi-agent systems, and swarm intelligence. • AI and generative AI frameworks for self-organizing systems. • AI multi-agent distributed frameworks. • End-to-end security, resiliency, and traceability in distributed environments across the edge-cloud continuum. • Adaptive and emergent behavior through self-learning and dynamic reconfiguration. • Explainable AI (XAI), interpretability (IAI), and accountability in distributed systems. • Collaborative AI-assisted programming environments and tools for engineering complex, scalable, distributed, and adaptive systems. Through this collection, we seek to bridge theoretical, engineering, and application-driven perspectives, advancing trustworthy and adaptive distributed systems across diverse domains. Interdisciplinary submissions from fields such as distributed computing, AI, generative AI, swarm intelligence, systems engineering, and industrial automation are encouraged. Check it out and register your participation here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/euw_84zt #complexsystems

Frontiers in Physics is honored to announce that we are sponsoring the Best Poster Contest at the XIV workshop of the International School on Magnetic Resonance and Brain Function (ISMRBF)! 🥇 The winner will receive a fully waived submission to Frontiers in Physics. About the workshop: 🧠 Focus: MRI development and neuroscience applications 🗓️ Dates: 24–29 October 2025 📍 Location: Erice, Italy 👥 Additionally, Federico Giove, Specialty Chief Editor of Medical Physics and Imaging here at Frontiers in Physics, is a part of the workshop's Organizing Committee. You can read more about the event here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dFFCyVib If you’ll be there or are submitting a poster, we’d love to connect!

🌟 Call for Submissions! 🌟 Bridging Materials Physics and Artificial Intelligence to Accelerate Breakthroughs in Sustainable Energy Technologies   This article collection aims to enhance the understanding of innovative strategies for addressing energy challenges via material innovation and AI-empowered modeling, while also examining the fundamental physics that dictate these materials' behavior in operational and extreme conditions. We welcome Original Research, Mini Reviews, Perspective articles, and more on themes including, but not limited to:   🟣Hybrid nanocomposites 🟣Thin-film technologies 🟣MEMS/NEMS platforms 🟣Smart coatings 🟣Ion-beam and SHI irradiation-based material modification 🟣Computational modeling and AI/ML-assisted materials design 🟣Smart Nanomaterials: AI and Physics for Next-Generation Energy Conversion and Storage 🟣Data-driven approaches for accelerated material discovery and scale-up 🟣Digital twins for nanomaterials and energy conversion systems 👥 The Editorial Team: Dr. Rashi Nathawat Dr. Paresh Salame Dr. Manjeet Goyat Dr. Pravin Kumar 🗓️ Manuscript Deadline: 30 March 2026 Learn more and submit your work here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g4KTdcH4