Announcements

MDPI was pleased to partner with Thaksin University in Songkhla on 8 July 2026 for a highly productive Academic Publishing Workshop dedicated to advancing academic publishing and scholarly communication. The event was officially opened by Associate Professor Dr. Samak Kaewsuksaeng, Vice President for Research and Innovation at Thaksin University, who welcomed the MDPI speaker team and expressed his appreciation for their contribution in sharing valuable knowledge with faculty members, researchers, and students.

Associate Professor Dr. Samak Kaewsuksaeng, Vice President for Research and Innovation of Thaksin University (TSU), opened the ceremony by highlighting TSU’s commitment to strengthening its research performance through increasing high-quality scholarly publications and maximizing the academic impact of research outputs. He emphasized the importance of publishing in reputable international journals as part of the university’s research strategy. He welcomed the collaboration between Thaksin University and MDPI through the Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP), noting that the partnership provides TSU researchers with greater opportunities to publish with an international open access publisher while enhancing the global visibility and accessibility of their research. He also expressed his expectation for expanding future collaborations with MDPI, including the development of Special Issues, academic conferences, and publishing workshops to support the university’s research community further. He concluded by expressing his sincere appreciation to MDPI for its continued cooperation and conveyed his confidence in a strong and mutually beneficial partnership that would advance the interests of both organizations and the wider research community.

The opening speech was delivered by Ms. Ploy Assavajamroon, one of MDPI’s representatives, who also highlighted the recent partnership between Thaksin University and MDPI through the Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP). She began by introducing MDPI, including its core values, memberships, and collaborations with international organizations in academic publishing. She also presented an overview of MDPI’s journal portfolio, indexing status, and publishing platforms and services. To provide local context, she shared publication trends in Thailand and at Thaksin University, highlighting the increasing adoption of open access (OA) publishing. In the final part of her presentation, she acknowledged the support of the sponsoring journals—Processes, Sustainability, Energies, Conservation, and Biosphere. She concluded by introducing each journal, covering its scope, key metrics and rankings, as well as its marketing and promotional activities.

The session “How to Write Scientific Papers” was presented by Dr. Juthathip Poofery, Editorial Team Leader and Regional Engagement Editor. The presentation provided an overview of the essential elements of a well-prepared scientific manuscript, covering effective title and abstract writing, logical organization of the manuscript, clear presentation of research findings, and the importance of selecting appropriate keywords to improve research visibility. The session also emphasized publication ethics, research transparency, and the key information required in the back matter, including authorship contributions, funding, ethical statements, data availability, and conflicts of interest. The session concluded with an engaging discussion in which participants raised questions about the qualifications required to become a peer reviewer, how peer-review reports are evaluated and managed by journals, and the purpose of the various back matter statements in a manuscript. Additional topics of interest included strategies for selecting effective keywords, the use of AI tools for English-language improvement, MDPI’s English editing services, and the availability of discounts for article processing charges (APCs) and author services.

The presentation “Data Visualization and Layout Guidelines for Scientific Papers” was presented by Chatchanok Boonsanong. It introduced core principles for presenting research clearly and professionally, centering on three main areas: structuring a well-formatted manuscript, building clear and effective tables, and producing high-quality figures that accurately convey research findings. Through hands-on examples and best practices, participants came away with a stronger grasp of how strong formatting and visual design can improve the readability and quality of scientific papers.

The fourth session, titled “How to Respond to Peer Reviewers”, was presented by Ms. Hathaipat Kittirojana, a Regional Engagement Editor. She discussed the peer-review process at MDPI and guided the audience through how to revise the manuscript professionally. This session also included key tips for revision preparation and how to organize a response effectively. In conclusion, she encouraged the audience to remain positive, open-minded, and professional when replying to reviewers.

The following session, “Publication Ethics for Authors”, was delivered by Dr. Siriporn Tantiwatcharothai, Regional Engagement Editor at MDPI’s Bangkok office. She opened by underscoring how essential ethical standards are throughout the research and publishing process, then walked through common ethical challenges in scholarly publishing, along with how MDPI’s policies and guidelines address them. The discussion also touched on the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in research, along with the ethical concerns and risks it raises. Dr. Siriporn concluded by outlining MDPI’s process for handling ethics-related issues that surface after publication, giving attendees insight into how such cases are reviewed and resolved.

To conclude the program, a certificate-awarding ceremony was held to recognize attendees for their participation throughout the day’s sessions. The workshop provided a valuable platform for researchers to deepen their understanding of academic publishing while engaging directly with MDPI’s editorial experts on topics ranging from manuscript preparation to publication ethics and peer review. The event concluded with the signing of the Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP) agreement between MDPI and Thaksin University, further strengthening the collaboration between the two organizations. By combining researcher training with a long-term institutional partnership, the workshop marked an important step toward supporting high-quality research and enhancing the global visibility and impact of scholarly publications from Thaksin University.

To further enhance the international influence of the journal Energies (ISSN 1996-1073), promote academic exchange among young scientists, and bolster the Editorial Board with additional expertise, Energies is inviting interested and eligible early career researchers to apply for Early Career Editorial Board (ECEB) membership.

A total of 200 Early Career Editorial Board Members are planned to be recruited. Early Career Editorial Board (ECEB) members will hold their positions for two years with the possibility of renewal for a second term.

Application eligibility:

• Completed their doctorate/PhD degree in the past 10 years (considering exceptions for career interruptions, including medical and family leave);
• Served as the first author on at least five peer-reviewed and published manuscripts;
• Evidence of significant research achievements in the field of energy;
• Willingness to dedicate their time to the development of the journal with passion and enthusiasm;
• Researchers who are active and engaged in their community (e.g., experienced at presenting at academic conferences or involved in professional organizations).

Benefits of an Early Career Editorial Board Member:

• A certificate of appointment as an Early Career Editorial Board Member will be provided;
• The achievements of Early Career Editorial Board Members are publicized on journal media platforms to improve academic visibility;
• An opportunity to be promoted to the role of Editorial Board Member based on contributions;
• The journal will regularly acknowledge those who participated in the peer-review process on the journal website;
• Opportunities to participate in or host annual meetings and online seminars organized by the Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board Members.

Responsibilities of an Early Career Editorial Board Member:

• Publicizing and promoting the journal at academic conferences and among peers;
• Selecting high-quality articles and preparing bilingual media content for promotion;
• Reviewing at least four manuscripts per year;
• Providing input on any new journal development initiatives;
• Inviting submissions from local and international world-leading scientists in their respective research fields.

Applications:

Please fill in the application form here.

Please send the application form and your academic resume to energies@mdpi.com with the subject of “Energies Early Career Editorial Board Application + Name + Institute + Research Expertise”.

Application deadline: 15 October 2026.

Selection process and announcement:

The selection process: initial screening of application materials → selection by the Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board Members → email notification → issuing a certificate of appointment.

The selection will be made within one month of the application deadline and the results will be announced on the journal website.

A range of MDPI journals will be attending the 27th International Conference on Electrical Machines (ICEM 2026) in Madeira Island (Funchal), Portugal, from 6 to 9 September 2026.

This year marks MDPI’s second year of partnering with ICEM. The last edition (ICEM 2024) in Torino, attracted over 650 participants from 40 countries, primarily from industry; the event was filled with enthusiasm and energy throughout the program, and MDPI had extensive exchanges with numerous scholars on site.

ICEM 2026 technical program will feature the following topics, not only in posters and oral sessions, but also in keynotes, special sessions, tutorials, and student forums:

• Rotating machines;
• Design issues (optimization, modeling and simulation);
• Special machines, linear machines, actuators and sensors;
• Thermal and losses issues (magnetic and insulation materials);
• Electrical drives;
• Diagnostics and condition monitoring;
• Electrical machines and drives for sustainable transportation;
• Electrical machines and drives for renewable energy generation.

The following open access journals will be represented at the conference:

• Machines;
• Electronics;
• Electricity;
• Applied Sciences;
• Robotics;
• Standards;
• Energies;
• Hardware;
• WEVJ.

If you are planning to attend the above conference, please do not hesitate to drop by our booth and start a conversation with us; we look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit https://icem2026.ubi.pt/.

1. “Reinforcement Learning for Optimizing Renewable Energy Utilization in Buildings: A Review on Applications and Innovations”
by Panagiotis Michailidis, Iakovos Michailidis and Elias Kosmatopoulos
Energies 2025, 18(7), 1724; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18071724
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/7/1724

2. “Data-Driven Technologies for Energy Optimization in Smart Buildings: A Scoping Review”
by Joy Dalmacio Billanes, Zheng Grace Ma and Bo Nørregaard Jørgensen
Energies 2025, 18(2), 290; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18020290
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/2/290

3. “A Systematic Review of Green Roofs’ Thermal and Energy Performance in the Mediterranean Region”
by Edoardo De Cristo, Luca Evangelisti, Leone Barbaro, Roberto De Lieto Vollaro and Francesco Asdrubali
Energies 2025, 18(10), 2517; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18102517
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/10/2517

4. “A Systematic Review of Sensitivity Analysis in Building Energy Modeling: Key Factors Influencing Building Thermal Energy Performance”
by Rajendra Roka, António Figueiredo, Ana Vieira and Claudino Cardoso
Energies 2025, 18(9), 2375; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18092375
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/9/2375

5. “Enhancing Building Thermal Performance: A Review of Phase Change Material Integration”
by Khaled Alassaad, James Minto and Pieter de Wilde
Energies 2025, 18(12), 3200; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18123200
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/12/3200

6. “A Review of Earth-Air Heat Exchangers: From Fundamental Principles to Hybrid Systems with Renewable Energy Integration”
by Hanna Koshlak
Energies 2025, 18(5), 1017; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18051017
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/5/1017

7. “HVAC System Energy Retrofit for a University Lecture Room Considering Private and Public Interests”
by Diana D’Agostino, Federico Minelli and Francesco Minichiello
Energies 2025, 18(6), 1526; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18061526
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/6/1526

8. “Decarbonizing the Construction Sector: Strategies and Pathways for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction”
by Charikleia Karakosta and Jason Papathanasiou
Energies 2025, 18(5), 1285; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18051285
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/5/1285

9. “A Literature Review on the European Legislative Framework for Energy Efficiency, Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings (nZEB), and the Promotion of Renewable Electricity Generation”
by Eugen Iavorschi, Laurențiu Dan Milici, Visarion Cătălin Ifrim, Constantin Ungureanu and Ciprian Bejenar
Energies 2025, 18(6), 1436; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18061436
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/6/1436

10. “Improving Energy Efficiency in Buildings with an IoT-Based Smart Monitoring System”
by Fateme Dinmohammadi, Anaah M. Farook and Mahmood Shafiee
Energies 2025, 18(5), 1269; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18051269
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/5/1269

1. “Lithium Battery Degradation and Failure Mechanisms: A State-of-the-Art Review”
by Joselyn Stephane Menye, Mamadou-Baïlo Camara and Brayima Dakyo
Energies 2025, 18(2), 342; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18020342
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/2/342

2. “The Economic Feasibility of Battery Electric Trucks: A Review of the Total Cost of Ownership Estimates”
by Romeo Danielis, Arsalan Muhammad Khan Niazi, Mariangela Scorrano, Manuela Masutti and Asees Muhammad Awan
Energies 2025, 18(2), 429; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18020429
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/2/429

3. “First Look at Safety and Performance Evaluation of Commercial Sodium-Ion Batteries”
by Rachel Carter, Gordon H. Waller, Connor Jacob, Dillon Hayman, Patrick J. West and Corey T. Love
Energies 2025, 18(3), 661; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18030661
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/3/661

4. “Review of Thermal Management Techniques for Prismatic Li-Ion Batteries”
by Nasim Saber, Christiaan Petrus Richter and Runar Unnthorsson
Energies 2025, 18(3), 492; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18030492
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/3/492

5. “Development of High-Efficiency and High-Stability Perovskite Solar Cells with Space Environmental Resistance”
by Donghwan Yun, Youngchae Cho, Hyeseon Shin and Gi-Hwan Kim
Energies 2025, 18(13), 3378; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18133378
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/13/3378

6. “A Review on Design, Synthesis and Application of Composite Materials Based on MnO₂ for Energy Storage”
by Loukia Plakia and Ioannis A. Kartsonakis
Energies 2025, 18(13), 3455; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18133455
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/13/3455

7. “The Safety Engineering of Sodium-Ion Batteries Used as an Energy Storage System for the Military”
by Agnieszka Iwan, Krzysztof A. Bogdanowicz, Robert Pich, Agnieszka Gonciarz, Jacek Miedziak, Ireneusz Plebankiewicz and Wojciech Przybyl
Energies 2025, 18(4), 978; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18040978
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/4/978

8. “Degradation Prediction of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Based on Multi-Head Attention Neural Network and Transformer Model”
by Yikai Tang, Xing Huang, Yanju Li, Haoran Ma, Kai Zhang and Ke Song
Energies 2025, 18(12), 3177; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18123177
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/12/3177

9. “Silicon/Biomass Carbon Composite as a Low-Cost Anode for Lithium-Ion Batteries”
by Ziying Meng, Ziqing Xu, Heng Li, Hanqing Xiong, Xijun Liu, Chunling Qin and Zhifeng Wang
Energies 2025, 18(4), 972; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18040972
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/4/972

10. “Lithium-Ion Battery Thermal Runaway Suppression Using Water Spray Cooling”
by Eric Huhn, Nicole Braxtan, Shen-En Chen, Anthony Bombik, Tiefu Zhao, Lin Ma, John Sherman and Soroush Roghani
Energies 2025, 18(11), 2709; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18112709
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/11/2709

1. “Next Generation of Electric Vehicles: AI-Driven Approaches for Predictive Maintenance and Battery Management”
by Muhammed Cavus, Dilum Dissanayake and Margaret Bell
Energies 2025, 18(5), 1041; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18051041
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/5/1041

2. “Regenerative Braking Systems in Electric Vehicles: A Comprehensive Review of Design, Control Strategies, and Efficiency Challenges”
by Emilia M. Szumska
Energies 2025, 18(10), 2422; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18102422
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/10/2422

3. “Reinforcement Learning for Electric Vehicle Charging Management: Theory and Applications”
by Panagiotis Michailidis, Iakovos Michailidis and Elias Kosmatopoulos
Energies 2025, 18(19), 5225; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18195225
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/19/5225

4. “Design and Implementation of a DC–DC Resonant LLC Converter for Electric Vehicle Fast Chargers”
by Joao Rocha, Saghir Amin, Sergio Coelho, Gonçalo Rego, Joao L. Afonso and Vitor Monteiro
Energies 2025, 18(5), 1099; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18051099
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/5/1099

5. “Solar-Powered Electric Vehicles: Comprehensive Review of Technology Advancements, Challenges, and Future Prospects”
by Oluwapelumi John Oluwalana and Katarzyna Grzesik
Energies 2025, 18(14), 3650; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18143650
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/14/3650

6. “Artificial-Intelligence-Based Energy Management Strategies for Hybrid Electric Vehicles: A Comprehensive Review”
by Bin Huang, Wenbin Yu, Minrui Ma, Xiaoxu Wei and Guangya Wang
Energies 2025, 18(14), 3600; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18143600
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/14/3600

7. “Critical Review of Direct-Drive In-Wheel Motors in Electric Vehicles”
by Liang Li, Litao Dai, Shuangxia Niu, Weinong Fu and K. T. Chau
Energies 2025, 18(6), 1521; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18061521
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/6/1521

8. “Li-Ion Batteries for Electric Vehicle Applications: An Overview of Accurate State of Charge/State of Health Estimation Methods”
by Adolfo Dannier, Gianluca Brando, Mattia Ribera and Ivan Spina
Energies 2025, 18(4), 786; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18040786
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/4/786

9. “A Hybrid EV Charging Approach Based on MILP and a Genetic Algorithm”
by Syed Abdullah Al Nahid and Junjian Qi
Energies 2025, 18(14), 3656; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18143656
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/14/3656

10. “Development of Hydrogen Fuel Cell–Battery Hybrid Multicopter System Thermal Management and Power Management System Based on AMESim”
by JiHyun Choi, Hyun-Jong Park and Jaeyoung Han
Energies 2025, 18(2), 447; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18020447
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/2/447

Our portfolio of journals available for publishing up-to-date research in immediate open access format has been further expanded. In June 2026, eleven new journals released their inaugural issues and two transferred journals released their first issue as part of MDPI, covering the subjects of environmental & earth sciences, chemistry & materials science, public health & healthcare, engineering, medicine & pharmacology, and biology & life sciences. 

We extend our gratitude to the Editors-in-Chief, Associate Editors, and Editorial Board Members who will shape the future course of these new journals. Each journal is dedicated to upholding strong editorial standards through a thorough peer review process, enabling impactful open access scholarship. 

Please feel free to browse and discover more about the new journals below. 

We would like to thank everyone who has supported the development of open access publishing. If you would like to create a new journal, you are welcome to send an application here or contact the New Journal Committee (newjournal-committee@mdpi.com).

Peer review is the invisible foundation of academic progress. The 2025 MDPI Top Reviewers are some of the key experts who helped build it.

We are honored to recognize 1000 individuals from our global community of 210,000 reviewers across 67 countries and territories—chosen for their commitment to rigorous, constructive peer review and the consistency of their contributions throughout 2025.

The Top Reviewers provided constructive and impartial feedback that makes research stronger and more impactful, and we are grateful for it.

The names of these reviewers are listed below in alphabetical order by first name:

(Note: we respected all privacy preferences, with part of nominees opting for limited attribution.)

We are pleased to share that Energies (ISSN 1996-1073) has received an increased CiteScore of 8.3 in June 2026, which is an impressive achievement with ranks as follows:

• Q1 (10/198) in the “Control and Optimization”category;
• Q1 (41/300) in the “Engineering (miscellaneous) category”;
• Q1 (160/1030) in the “Electrical and Electronic Engineering” category;
• Q1 (68/347) in the “Energy Engineering and Power Technology” category;
• Q2 (37/138) in the “Fuel Technology” category;
• Q2 (107/345) in the “Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment” category;
• Q2 (35/106) in the “Energy (miscellaneous)” category.

You can find more statistics on our website as well as the following link: https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/62932.

The current CiteScores measure the average number of citations within a journal over a four-year window (2022–2025). The Scopus database provides a comprehensive suite of metrics that support informed publishing strategies, research evaluation, and enable benchmarking of journal performance.

This achievement reflects the collective efforts of our authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. Together, we will continue to track the progress of Energies and its growing impact in the energies field.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the journal.

Energies Editorial Office