Essential Science IndicatorsSM from
Thomson Reuters
contains data on Research Fronts (see
Research Front
Methodology) which are updated every two months. As part of this
bimonthly processing, Special Topics identifies the Research Fronts
that are growing most rapidly in each of the 22 major
fields covered by
Essential Science Indicators. Fast Moving Fronts are those
having the largest percentage increase in number of core papers from
one period to the next in their respective fields. The rate of increase
in citations to the core papers is also used as a criterion. An
individual front can increase in size by either internal growth or by
merging with one or more other fronts. In addition, random Research
Fronts are selected from the current Research Front set for mapping
that are relevant to the core papers of the chosen field.
View a list of all Fast Moving
Front Maps, or a site-wide index of
all maps.
For details on each front, their core papers and other statistical
characteristics, see the Research Fronts section of Essential
Science Indicators.
Some papers have comments sent in by the author(s) of
the paper which may include images and descriptions of their work.
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(Selecting by month lists all of the featured fronts along with links
to interviews from that field. Select by year to view lists the entire
year (month by month) of interview features on one
page).