We are thrilled to share the updated Exceptional Reviewers List 2025. This program was designed to recognize and honor scholars who have delivered consistently exceptional review reports to our journal. Committed to fostering rigorous research and promoting knowledge exchange, Metabolites (ISSN: 2218-1989) recognizes the significant role our reviewers play in maintaining the quality and integrity of the articles we publish. According to the latest surveys conducted in 2024, 92% of our authors rate the peer review process as good or excellent, thanks to our pool of excellent reviewers.

We would like to express our sincere appreciation to all reviewers who have generously volunteered their time and expertise to assist in Metabolites’ peer review process. Their dedication and attention to detail in evaluating manuscripts, offering valuable feedback, and contributing to academic rigor are truly commendable.

The Exceptional Reviewers List was introduced in November 2024. Each quarter we will select a group of outstanding reviewers and introduce them here.

Q1:
Name: Dr. Charles Hocart
Affiliation: Australian National University, Australia

Name: Dr. David Rovnyak
Affiliation: Bucknell University, PA, USA

Name: Dr. Enrique Rodriguez
Affiliation: Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Name: Dr. Jace Jones
Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, MD, USA

Name: Dr. Wim Mandemakers
Affiliation: University Medical Center Rotterdam, the Netherlands

Name: Dr. Yuriy L. Orlov
Affiliation: Sechenov University, Russia

Name: Dr. Barbara J. Boucher
Affiliation: Queen Mary University of London, UK

“Reviewing papers thoroughly is a considerable task and takes time and effort but, where I know about a topic, I am glad to do that work.”

Name: Dr. Raul Díaz-Molina
Affiliation: Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, México

“In the last three and a half years I have reviewed almost 70 articles from different publishers, of which 45 articles belong to different journals of MDPI, to whom I am very grateful for their kind confidence.”

Name: Dr. Sonali Mishra
Affiliation: Washington University School of Medicine, MO, USA

"Reviewing for Metabolites has been a truly rewarding experience. The journal maintains a high standard of academic rigor while fostering a collaborative and respectful peer review environment. I’ve found the editorial team to be highly professional, responsive, and organized, which makes the process both efficient and enjoyable. Manuscripts are consistently relevant and of high scientific quality, reflecting the journal’s strong position in the field of metabolomics and related disciplines.

As a reviewer, I appreciate the journal’s clear guidelines and commitment to maintaining the integrity of the peer review process. There’s a genuine focus on improving each manuscript, and I value the opportunity to contribute constructively to the advancement of scientific knowledge. The turnaround time is well-balanced—prompt yet thorough—allowing for timely publication without compromising quality.

What stands out most is the sense of community and shared purpose among contributors. Being part of Metabolites allows me to stay engaged with cutting-edge research while playing a role in upholding the standards of scientific publishing. I highly recommend the experience to fellow researchers who are looking to support meaningful, impactful science."

Name: Dr. Zhengwei Huang
Affiliation: Jinan University, China

“It is my pleasure to review many impressive works submitted to Metabolites and other MDPI journals.”