Announcements

4 August 2025
Meet Us at the 17th China Nutrition Science Congress, 21–23 September 2025, Beijing, China


Conference:
17th China Nutrition Science Congress
Date: 21–23 September 2025
Location: Beijing, China

MDPI will be attending the 17th China Nutrition Science Congress as an exhibitor. The event will take place in Beijing, China, from 21 to 23 September 2025.

The theme of the conference is “Nutritional Innovation—Promoting High Quality Development of National Health”. The conference will invite renowned experts from both home and abroad to give keynote speeches and special reports. It will also organize various academic activities such as paper exchanges, academic presentations, and seminars, with rich and diverse content. Scientists and technicians in the fields of nutrition, health, food, and agriculture, as well as representatives from the industry, are welcome to actively participate and exchange ideas.

The scientific program offers keynote speeches, Symposia, and Forums related to the following fields of nutrition:

  • Nutrition innovation and high-quality development—This includes food, sustainable food development and nutrition actions; future nutrition directions and technologies, artificial intelligence and nutrition services, etc.;
  • Basic nutrition research—Covering new methods and technologies; nutrition and immunity; nutrition and intestinal microecology; diet and inflammatory diseases; precision nutrition, etc.;
  • Food and nutrition—Covering areas such as new food components and analytical technologies; phytochemicals; dietary culture and behavior; food and nutrition big data, etc.;
  • Dietary therapy—In the fields of health management, chronic disease prevention and treatment, etc.;
  • Lifelong nutrition for the population—nutrition during pregnancy; nutrition during lactation; nutrition in early life; nutrition for children and adolescents; nutrition for the elderly; sports nutrition; vegetarian nutrition, etc.;
  • Clinical nutrition—Specialized food products, medical diets, etc.;
  • Public nutrition and health—Covering areas such as nutrition policies and regulations, standards; community nutrition; nutritional epidemiology; nutrition and health management, etc.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

If you are attending this conference, please feel free to start an online conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person at booth #78 and answering any questions you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: http://www.cnsc2025.cn/.

1 August 2025
Meet Us at the Aquaculture Europe 2025 (AE2025), 22–25 September 2025, Valencia, Spain


Conference: Aquaculture Europe 2025 (AE2025)
Date: 22–25 September 2025
Place: Valencia, Spain

We are excited to announce that MDPI will participate as an exhibitor at the Aquaculture Europe 2025, from 22 to 25 September 2025.

With its diversity of species and production technologies, its diversity of market propositions, as well as its reverence for the environment and the way in which this is changing, aquaculture has been established as an essential sector in global food supply. There is therefore no doubt that aquaculture is and needs to be for everyone.

This all-inclusive concept is feasible and compatible with the environmental integrity of our coastal areas, the regeneration and sustainability of our primary sectors, the economic well-being for important food value chains, and the professional and entrepreneurial formation of local human capital, as well as the long-life learning needs of our public administrations.

Developing social licence and promoting not only the production and commercialization of high-quality and health-focused aquatic feeds, but also the ecosystem services that aquaculture provides, all of which are key features of AE2025—providing for each and every person in Spain and throughout Europe.

The AE2025 parallel sessions will cover the full scope of European aquaculture scientific disciplines and species and will comprise submitted oral and poster presentations. AE2025 will also feature an international trade exhibition, industry forum, student sessions and activities, satellite workshops, and updates on EU research.

The following MDPI journals will be presenting at the conference:

If you are planning to attend the conference, please feel free to get in contact with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person at booth #148 and answering any questions that you may have.

For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://aquaeas.org/.

31 July 2025
MDPI INSIGHTS: The CEO's Letter #25 - 8,000 Staff Worldwide, Korea Visit, 100,000 Preprints, Malaysia Roundtable, Canada Consortium Deal

Welcome to the MDPI Insights: The CEO's Letter.

In these monthly letters, I will showcase two key aspects of our work at MDPI: our commitment to empowering researchers and our determination to facilitating open scientific exchange.


Opening Thoughts

Talent Drives Our Progress

For the first time in MDPI’s history, we now have over 8,000 colleagues across the company. I would like to take a moment to celebrate this milestone and acknowledge the driving force behind our growth and success: our people.

As the world’s leading fully open access publisher, MDPI has grown thanks to the dedication, talent, and teamwork of colleagues across the company. Already halfway through 2025, we’ve welcomed nearly 2,000 new colleagues. 

“Our achievements are also about the people behind them”

We now manage over 475 journals, with 298 receiving an Impact Factor, and hundreds more indexed in major databases, including 343 in Scopus, and 92 by PubMed. As the reach and impact of our journals continues to grow, so does the need for dedicated and qualified teams to support that growth. Thus, attracting and retaining exceptional talent remains a cornerstone of our success.

Our achievements are not just about the results of journal expansion, however: they’re about the people behind them. From our hardworking editors to our meticulous English editing and production teams – from our journal relationship specialists, public relations, marketing and communications professionals to our conference teams and the project teams behind Preprints, Scilit, SciProfiles, JAMS and more. Our success reflects the work of thousands of people showing up each day, taking pride in their work, and committed to excellence and service.

What we’re doing to support talent:

  • Investing in onboarding and training to help new colleagues feel welcomed and empowered to thrive.
  • Creating clearer career paths across all functions, from editorial to communications and beyond.
  • Launching mentorship programs and internal knowledge-sharing sessions to promote growth and collaboration.
  • Evolving our recognition and rewards programs to better celebrate your contributions.
  • Expanding our training systems and platforms.

MDPI’s in-house training department offers over 215 training courses, covering topics from editorial development to cross-cultural collaboration. In 2024 alone, we had 44 full-time trainers and 196 part-time training assistants supporting the learning and development needs of colleagues worldwide. These efforts ensure our teams are equipped with the skills and confidence to grow professionally and contribute meaningfully.

Over two-thirds of our workforce is editorial, and of our more than 5,400 editors, 87% hold a Master’s degree and 6% a PhD. Their collective contributions are central to delivering a high-quality publishing experience and supporting global academic communication.

As we celebrate this milestone, we also aim to continue on a path of steady and sustainable growth, one that balances journal expansion with investment in people, outreach, processes, and innovation. Together, we are shaping the future of open access and academic publishing. Thank you for your hard work, your ideas, and your commitment to serving the global research community.

Let’s continue working together to create a culture where great talent grows and every colleague feels valued.

Impactful Research

Visiting South Korea: Building Connections and Supporting the MDPI Seoul Office

In July, I had the opportunity to visit our team in Seoul and engage directly with academic communities in South Korea. The visit focused on deepening MDPI’s relationships with local universities, institutions, and partners, and supporting the great work of our colleagues at the MDPI Seoul office.

Korea Association of Private University Libraries (KAPUL) Conference

A highlight of the visit was our participation in the Korea Association of Private University Libraries (KAPUL) Conference, where we presented to over 100 academic librarians. I delivered a keynote speech titled “The Evolving Publishing Landscape: Open Access and Beyond,” while my colleague Dr. Jisuk Kang (Public Affairs Specialist) shared insights in her presentation, “Inside MDPI: Editorial Practices & Research Integrity.”

Facts & Figures: South Korea

  • South Korea is MDPI’s sixth-largest publishing country by article volume (over 90,000 MDPI papers published to date).
  • In 2024, Korea ranked 16th globally by total publications, and 6th (among these top 20 countries) by citation impact.
  • 52% of Korean publications in 2024 were OA – and 73% of those were Gold OA.
  • MDPI published about 20% of all OA papers from Korea in 2024.
  • Over 2,000 active Editorial Board Members from South Korea contribute to MDPI journals, with 11 Section Editors-in-Chief.
  • We currently have 11 Institutional Open Access Program agreements and two society partnerships in Korea:
    • Korean Society of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology (with MDPI journal Pharmaceutics)
    • Korean Tribology Society (with MDPI journal Coatings)

MDPI Seoul Office and the First Korea Salon

Our Seoul office serves as a regional hub for marketing, communications, and community engagement. It continues to grow in size and influence, prioritizing supporting scholar visits, conference sponsorships, and outreach events such as the recent MDPI Korea Salon.

The inaugural Salon, themed “Exploring Research Trends in Medical Publishing, Ethics, and AI,” brought together over 20 scholars and Editorial Board members serving MDPI journals.

Thank you to our guest speakers including Professors Young-Joon Surh of Seoul National University, Kwang-Sig Lee of Korea University, and Jin-Won Noh of Yonsei University who presented on the landscape of medicine in South Korea and across the globe. The Salon also included presentations from MDPI colleagues on Open Access, ethics, and how the IOAP can support researchers in this field.

“Our Seoul office continues to grow in size and influence”

Looking Ahead

MDPI is already the leading OA publisher in South Korea, yet challenges and misconceptions around OA and APCs remain. Visits like this one, along with the ongoing efforts of our Seoul office, are important to building understanding, trust, and long-term relationships with the local academic community.

A big thank-you to our colleagues in Seoul for their warm hospitality, professionalism, and energy! Our new office is well situated, staffed, and ready to grow. This visit marked an important step forward in our continued mission to support global research communities and advance Open Science.

Inside MDPI

Preprints.org Reaches 100,000 Preprints: A Major Milestone for MDPI and Open Science

In case you missed it, Preprints.org recently surpassed 100,000 preprints posted. This is a major milestone for our platform and one worth celebrating.

Preprints are a key pillar of the Open Science movement, which promotes transparency, equity, and faster knowledge-sharing through initiatives such as Open Access, Open Data, Open Source, and Open Peer Review. The benefits of Open Science extend beyond researchers, as they support funders, educators, policymakers, and the public in advancing discovery and innovation.

What is behind the 100,000 preprints milestone?

Since its launch in 2016, Preprints.org has grown into one of the world’s leading preprint platforms, now ranked fifth globally by publication volume.

More than 350,000 researchers have contributed, helping shape this dynamic and collaborative space for sharing early-stage research across all disciplines.

Read the full announcement here:
https://www.mdpi.com/about/announcements/12202

“Preprints.org has grown into one of the world’s leading preprint platforms”

Some quick facts worth noting:

  • About 56% of the preprints on Preprints.org are later published in peer-reviewed journals.
  • The platform is now indexed in Web of Science (Preprint Citation Index), Europe PMC, and Crossref, helping improve visibility and trust in the preprints shared.
  • Recent upgrades – including a revamped website, new features such as search subscriptions, curated reading lists, and community feedback tools (PREreview) – show our commitment to developing Preprints.org in line with researchers’ needs.

This growth and progress would not be possible without the dedication of the Preprints.org team, our Advisory Board members, screeners, and colleagues across MDPI who support the platform’s development. This milestone is a reminder of our shared mission: to accelerate scientific communication and build a more open, transparent, and inclusive research ecosystem.

I’m excited to see what’s ahead as we approach Preprints.org’s 10-year anniversary in 2026!

Coming Together for Science

Malaysia Media Roundtable: Educating on Open Access and MDPI’s Presence in Southeast Asia

At the end of June, I had the opportunity to participate in a strategic media roundtable in Kuala Lumpur, focused on raising awareness about the importance of Open Access (OA) and on MDPI’s growing presence in Southeast Asia.

We welcomed five Malaysian media outlets for an engaging private session that included presentations and open discussion.

I gave an overview of the benefits of Open Access, MDPI’s global developments, and our collaborations in Malaysia.

My colleague Yu Nwe Soe (Public Relations Specialist), presented on our editorial process, helping to clarify how MDPI supports authors and maintains research quality.

We were also joined by two local Editorial Board Members (EBMs) who offered first-hand insights into their experiences working with MDPI and how OA has shaped their publishing choices.

The discussion covered a range of questions from the press, from OA publishing models to editorial standards, and highlighted MDPI’s unique contribution to accelerating scientific communication in the region.

As the leading fully OA publisher, we see it as our responsibility to continue educating research communities and the broader public on the impact of OA, especially in emerging and high-growth academic markets.

Spotlight on Malaysia

Malaysia continues to rise as a regional research hub, with five universities ranked in the global top 200 and 11 subjects in the global top 50. In 2024, Malaysia ranked 2nd in Southeast Asia in total publication output, 10th in Asia, and 25th globally.

MDPI’s presence in Malaysia:

  • Over 21,000 research articles published to date from Malaysian institutions
  • More than 1,100 articles published in 2024 alone
  • In the period 2020–2024, 54% of Malaysia’s total publications were OA
  • 36 EBMs from Malaysia, across 27 MDPI journals
  • Around 100 conferences sponsored in Malaysia in the past five years
  • MDPI is hosting the 2nd International Conference on AI Sensors and Transducers in Kuala Lumpur (29 July- 3 August 2025)

Media Coverage & Editorial Voices

Following the roundtable, we saw positive coverage across several local outlets, with articles highlighting MDPI’s role in empowering Malaysian researchers. Notable pieces included:

Our local EBMs also shared their perspectives:

Prof. Denny Ng Kok Sum (Sunway University, EBM of MDPI journal Processes) and Prof. Lee (EBM of MDPI journal Bacteria) share their experiences with MDPI and the role Open Access plays in their publication decisions.

“We see it as our responsibility to continue educating research communities on the impact of OA”

“I didn’t want my work stuck behind a paywall.”
— Prof. Denny Ng Kok Sum, Sunway University, Processes Editorial Board Member

“Open Access opens doors for collaboration and visibility, especially in fast-developing regions like ours.”
— Prof. Lee, Bacteria Editorial Board Member

This roundtable marked another step in building trust, understanding, and collaboration in Southeast Asia. A big thank-you to the MDPI Malaysia team and all those who contributed to the event’s success.

Closing Thoughts

MDPI Signs First North American Agreement with Canadian Consortium

We are proud to announce a major milestone for MDPI Canada and an important step forward for OA in North America.

In July, our Toronto office finalized MDPI’s first North American consortium agreement with the Federal Science Libraries Network (FSLN). This is a significant achievement that strengthens our expansion in Canada and reinforces our global commitment to supporting Open Science.

This two-year agreement gives Canadian federal agencies access to MDPI’s IOAP, including discounted article processing charges for affiliated researchers across our portfolio of over 475 OA journals. It lowers barriers for Canadian scientists to share their work more openly and reach a global audience.


Ryan Siu, Institutional Partnerships Manager at MDPI.

“The Open Science landscape in Canada is rapidly evolving, with the Tri-Agency Open Access Policy set for renewal by the end of 2025. This reflects ongoing efforts to foster greater scientific transparency and accessibility at a national policy level,” says Ryan Siu, Institutional Partnerships Manager at MDPI.

“Our new agreement with FSLN represents our shared commitment to further these efforts and foster wider readership. By aligning with these initiatives, we make progress towards research that’s both inclusive and impactful, benefiting local and global communities alike.”

Participating FSLN institutions include:

  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
  • Environment and Climate Change Canada
  • Health Canada
  • National Research Council Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada

By partnering with some of Canada’s largest science-based agencies, we reaffirm our goal of advancing OA across continents. We look forward to developing our support for Canadian researchers and continuing to drive progress in Open Science across North America and beyond.

Stefan Tochev
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG

30 July 2025
Antioxidants | Highly Cited Papers on Liver Diseases in 2023–2024

We are pleased to highlight eight highly cited papers on liver diseases published in Antioxidants (ISSN: 2076-3921) in 2023 and 2024. These studies offer valuable insights into the mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatment of various hepatic conditions. We invite you to explore these contributions, which reflect the most recent advances in liver disease research and its clinical understanding.

1. “Iron, Oxidative Stress, and Metabolic Dysfunction—Associated Steatotic Liver Disease”
by Sophie Gensluckner, Bernhard Wernly, Christian Datz and Elmar Aigner
Antioxidants 2024, 13(2), 208; https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox13020208
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/13/2/208

2. “The Roles of NFR2-Regulated Oxidative Stress and Mitochondrial Quality Control in Chronic Liver Diseases”
by Jeong-Su Park, Nodir Rustamov and Yoon-Seok Roh
Antioxidants 2023, 12(11), 1928; https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox12111928
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/12/11/1928

3. “Dietary Curcumin Attenuates Hepatic Cellular Senescence by Suppressing the MAPK/NF-κB Signaling Pathway in Aged Mice”
by Da-Yeon Lee, Su-Jeong Lee, Prabha Chandrasekaran, Gopal Lamichhane, Jennifer F. O’Connell, Josephine M. Egan and Yoo Kim
Antioxidants 2023, 12(6), 1165; https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox12061165
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/12/6/1165

4. “The Role of Oxidative Stress and Cellular Senescence in the Pathogenesis of Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease and Related Hepatocellular Carcinoma”
by Nikolaos-Andreas Anastasopoulos, Antonia V. Charchanti, Antonia V. Charchanti, Alexandra Barbouti, Eleftheria M. Mastoridou, Anna C. Goussia, Anastasia D. Karampa, Dimitrios Christodoulou and Georgios K. Glantzounis
Antioxidants 2023, 12(6), 1269; https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox12061269
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/12/6/1269

5. “S-Adenosylmethionine Decreases Bacterial Translocation, Proinflammatory Cytokines, Oxidative Stress and Apoptosis Markers in Hepatic Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in Wistar Rats”
by Sergio Valdés, Sergio D. Paredes, Carmen García Carreras, Pilar Zuluaga, Lisa Rancan, Beatriz Linillos-Pradillo, Javier Arias-Díaz and Elena Vara
Antioxidants 2023, 12(8), 1539; https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox12081539
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/12/8/1539

6. “The Role of Oxidative Inactivation of Phosphatase PTEN and TCPTP in Fatty Liver Disease”
by Thang Nguyen Huu, Jiyoung Park, Ying Zhang, Hien Duong Thanh, Iha Park, Jin Myung Choi, Hyun Joong Yoon, Sang Chul Park, Hyun Ae Woo and Seung-Rock Lee
Antioxidants 2023, 12(1), 120; https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox12010120
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/12/1/120

7. “Autophagy, Oxidative Stress, and Alcoholic Liver Disease: A Systematic Review and Potential Clinical Applications”
by Daniel Salete-Granado, Cristina Carbonell, David Puertas-Miranda, Víctor-José Vega-Rodríguez, Marina García-Macia, Ana Belén Herrero and Miguel Marcos
Antioxidants 2023, 12(7), 1425; https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox12071425
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/12/7/1425

8. “Chronic Intermittent Hypoxia-Induced Dysmetabolism Is Associated with Hepatic Oxidative Stress, Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Inflammation”
by Joana L. Fernandes, Fátima O. Martins, Elena Olea, Jesus Prieto-Lloret, Patrícia C. Braga, Joana F. Sacramento, Catarina O. Sequeira, Ana P. Negrinho, Sofia A. Pereira, Marco G. Alves, Asunción Rocher et al.
Antioxidants 2023, 12(11), 1910; https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox12111910
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/12/11/1910

30 July 2025
Antioxidants | Special Issue Reprints Published in the First Half of 2025

We are delighted to share with you eight reprints of Special Issues published in the first half of 2025 in Antioxidants (ISSN: 2076-3921), each with eight or more articles published. You can read more reprints of the Special Issues published by Antioxidants here.

“Antioxidants and Oxidative Stability in Fats and Oils”
Edited by Joaquin Velasco
ISBN 978-3-7258-4198-1 (Hardback); ISBN 978-3-7258-4197-4 (PDF)
https://doi.org/10.3390/books978-3-7258-4197-4
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/books/reprint/11138-antioxidants-and-oxidative-stability-in-fats-and-oils

“Alcohol-Induced Oxidative Stress in Health and Disease”
Edited by Marco Fiore
ISBN 978-3-7258-3648-2 (Hardback); ISBN 978-3-7258-3647-5 (PDF)
https://doi.org/10.3390/books978-3-7258-3647-5
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/books/reprint/10820-alcohol-induced-oxidative-stress-in-health-and-disease

“Blood Cells and Redox Homeostasis in Health and Disease”
Edited by Angelo D'Alessandro and Alkmini T. Anastasiadi
ISBN 978-3-7258-3629-1 (Hardback); ISBN 978-3-7258-3630-7 (PDF)
https://doi.org/10.3390/books978-3-7258-3630-7
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/books/reprint/10693-blood-cells-and-redox-homeostasis-in-health-and-disease

“Natural Antioxidants and Aquatic Animal Health”
Edited by Rui Jia
ISBN 978-3-7258-3314-6 (Hardback); ISBN 978-3-7258-3313-9 (PDF)
https://doi.org/10.3390/books978-3-7258-3313-9
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/books/reprint/10562-natural-antioxidants-and-aquatic-animal-health

“Antioxidant Activity of Honey Bee Products”
Edited by Josipa Vlainić and Ivana Tlak Gajger
ISBN 978-3-7258-3208-8 (Hardback); ISBN 978-3-7258-3207-1 (PDF)
https://doi.org/10.3390/books978-3-7258-3207-1
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/books/reprint/10531-antioxidant-activity-of-honey-bee-products

“Natural Bioactive Compounds Exerting Health Promoting Effects through Ameliorating Oxidative Stress”
Edited by Baojun Xu and Bin Du
ISBN 978-3-7258-3170-8 (Hardback); ISBN 978-3-7258-3169-2 (PDF)
https://doi.org/10.3390/books978-3-7258-3169-2
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/books/reprint/10506-natural-bioactive-compounds-exerting-health-promoting-effects-through-ameliorating-oxidative-stress

“Antioxidant Activity of Fermented Foods and Food Microorganisms”
Edited by Myung-Ji Seo
ISBN 978-3-7258-2926-2 (Hardback); ISBN 978-3-7258-2925-5 (PDF)
https://doi.org/10.3390/books978-3-7258-2925-5
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/books/reprint/10396-antioxidant-activity-of-fermented-foods-and-food-microorganisms

“Oxidative Stress Induced by Air Pollution”
Edited by Yasuhiro Yoshida
ISBN 978-3-7258-2828-9 (Hardback); ISBN 978-3-7258-2827-2 (PDF)
https://doi.org/10.3390/books978-3-7258-2827-2
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/books/reprint/10395-oxidative-stress-induced-by-air-pollution

29 July 2025
Antioxidants | Issue Cover Articles in the First Half of 2025

The articles below have been selected as the Cover Articles for Issues 1–6 of Volume 14 by the Editorial Office of Antioxidants (ISSN: 2076-3921). These articles come from multiple fields within the scope of Antioxidants, and we hope they can provide insights and references for scholars in related fields.

1. “Advances in Fluorescence Techniques for the Detection of Hydroxyl Radicals near DNA and Within Organelles and Membranes”
by Eleanor C. Ransdell-Green, Janina Baranowska-Kortylewicz and Dong Wang
Antioxidants 2025, 14(1), 79; https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox14010079
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/14/1/79

2. “High Rosmarinic Acid Content Melissa officinalis L. Phytocomplex Modulates Microglia Neuroinflammation Induced by High Glucose”
by Giacomina Videtta, Chiara Sasia and Nicoletta Galeotti
Antioxidants 2025, 14(2), 161; https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox14020161
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/14/2/161

3. “Ferroptosis and Charcot–Marie–Tooth Disease 1A: Emerging Evidence for a Pathogenic Association”
by Jacob B. White, Kayla L. Sanchez, Antonio Currais, David Soriano-Castell, Pamela Maher and Salvador Soriano
Antioxidants 2025, 14(3), 331; https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox14030331
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/14/3/331

4. “The Western Diet and Atopic Dermatitis: The Potential Role of Nutrients, Contaminants, and Additives in Dysbiosis and Epithelial Barrier Dysfunction”
by Chiara Maria Teresa Boggio, Federica Veronese, Marta Armari, Elisa Zavattaro, Elia Esposto, Paola Savoia and Barbara Azzimonti
Antioxidants 2025, 14(4), 386; https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox14040386
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/14/4/386

5. “Optimized Fermentation Conditions of Pulses Increase Scavenging Capacity and Markers of Anti-Diabetic Properties”
by Andrea Jimena Valdés-Alvarado, Erick Damián Castañeda-Reyes and Elvira Gonzalez de Mejia
Antioxidants 2025, 14(5), 523; https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox14050523
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/14/5/523

6. “Current Insight into Biological Markers of Depressive Disorder in Children and Adolescents: A Narrative Review”
by Jana Trebatická, Martin Vatrál, Barbora Katrenčíková, Jana Muchová and Zdeňka Ďuračková
Antioxidants 2025, 14(6), 699; https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox14060699
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/14/6/699

29 July 2025
Meet Us at the 5th International Symposium on Frontiers in Molecular Science, 26–29 August 2025, Kyoto, Japan


The 5th International Symposium on Frontiers in Molecular Science (ISFMS2025), organized by the International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN: 1422-0067) and MDPI, will be held from 26 to 29 August 2025 in Kyoto, Japan.

This conference will present outstanding research results that elucidate the molecular mechanisms of biological functions and regulation and will also facilitate drug design based on molecular biology, biophysical characterization, in vivo environmental homeostasis, organ interactions based on sensory systems, the physiome, and AI-assisted analysis of protein structures and functions. It aims to bring together scientists, researchers, and engineers from across the world who are working in academia, national labs, and industry to discuss the latest advances in molecular science.

Topics that will be covered include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Protein structure and function;
  • Multidomain proteins;
  • Drug design and drug resistance;
  • Enzymes;
  • Molecular biology of galectins;
  • Glycobiophysics;
  • NMR spectroscopy;
  • Specific sensory systems;
  • Brain and systemic function.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at this conference:

  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences;
  • Current Issues in Molecular Biology;
  • Cells;
  • Bioengineering;
  • Biophysica;
  • BioTech;
  • Cancers;
  • International Journal of Translational Medicine;
  • Kinases and Phosphatases;
  • Microorganisms;
  • Molecules;
  • Synbio;
  • Antibiotics;
  • Antioxidants;
  • Applied Biosciences;
  • BioMed;
  • Biomedicines;
  • BioMedInformatics;
  • Membranes;
  • Antibodies.

If you are planning to attend this conference, please feel free to reach out online and start a conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person at our booth and answering any questions you may have. For more information about this event, please click on the following link:  https://sciforum.net/event/ISFMS2025.

28 July 2025
World Hepatitis Day—“Hepatitis: Let’s Break It Down”, 28 July 2025


World Hepatitis Day is observed each year on 28 July to raise awareness of viral hepatitis, a type of inflammation of the liver that causes severe liver disease and liver cancer.

The theme for 2025—“Hepatitis: Let’s Break It Down”—calls for urgent action to dismantle the financial, social and systemic barriers, including stigma, that stand in the way of hepatitis elimination and liver cancer prevention.

Chronic hepatitis B and C silently cause liver damage and cancer—despite them being preventable, treatable, and, in the case of hepatitis C, curable. The theme emphasizes the need to simplify, scale up, and integrate hepatitis services—vaccination, safe injection practices, harm reduction and especially testing and treatment—into national health systems.

The campaign is a reminder that we must act now to expand access, integrate care, and end hepatitis as a public health problem by 2030.

In recognition of this important day, we recommend the following related articles, Special Issues, and journals spanning multidisciplinary fields, including clinical medicine. We believe that promoting such research contributes to enhanced public awareness and a greater understanding of viral hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver that causes severe liver disease and liver cancer.


Biology & Life Sciences

Medicine & Pharmacology


Curcumin Nanocarriers in the Protection Against Iron- and Alcohol-Induced Oxidative Stress in a Cellular Model of Liver Disease
by Lucy Petagine, Mohammed G. Zariwala, Satyanarayana Somavarapu, Stefanie Ho Yi Chan and Vinood B. Patel
Biology 2025, 14(5), 455; https://doi.org/10.3390/biology14050455

Hepatic Estrogen Receptor Alpha Overexpression Protects Against Hepatic Insulin Resistance and MASLD
by Ester S. Alves, Jessica D. M. Santos, Alessandra G. Cruz, Felipe N. Camargo, Carlos H. Z. Talarico, Anne R. M. Santos, Carlos A. A. Silva, Henrique J. N. Morgan, Sandro L. Matos, Layanne C. C. Araujo et al.
Pathophysiology 2025, 32(1), 1; https://doi.org/10.3390/pathophysiology32010001

Change in Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate After Direct-Acting Antiviral Treatment in Chronic Hepatitis C Patients
by Gantogtokh Dashjamts, Amin-Erdene Ganzorig, Yumchinsuren Tsedendorj, Dolgion Daramjav, Enkhmend Khayankhyarvaa, Bolor Ulziitsogt, Otgongerel Nergui, Ganchimeg Dondov, Tegshjargal Badamjav, Tulgaa Lonjid et al.
Diseases 2025, 13(2), 26; https://doi.org/10.3390/diseases13020026

Effects of SARS-CoV-2 Spike S1 Subunit on the Interplay Between Hepatitis B and Hepatocellular Carcinoma Related Molecular Processes in Human Liver
by Giovanni Colonna
Livers 2025, 5(1), 1; https://doi.org/10.3390/livers5010001

Liver Cancer Neuroscience: Regulating Liver Tumors via Selective Hepatic Vagotomy
by Kylynda C. Bauer, Shadin Ghabra, Chi Ma Lee Chedester and Tim F. Greten
Methods Protoc. 2024, 7(6), 99; https://doi.org/10.3390/mps7060099

Role of Circulating microRNAs in Liver Disease and HCC: Focus on miR-122
by Francesco Colaianni, Veronica Zelli, Chiara Compagnoni, Martina Sara Miscione, Mario Rossi, Davide Vecchiotti, Monica Di Padova, Edoardo Alesse, Francesca Zazzeroni and Alessandra Tessitore
Genes 2024, 15(10), 1313; https://doi.org/10.3390/genes15101313

Impact of Hepatitis Delta Virus Infection on the Selection of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Mutations
by Kabo Baruti,Wonderful T. Choga, Bonolo B. Phinius, Basetsana Phakedi, Lynnette Bhebhe, Gorata G. A. Mpebe, Patience C. Motshosi, Tsholofelo Ratsoma, Sikhulile Moyo, Mosimanegape Jongman et al.
Genes 2024, 15(8), 982; https://doi.org/10.3390/genes15080982

NAFLD/MASLD and the Gut–Liver Axis: From Pathogenesis to Treatment Options
by Natalia G. Vallianou, Dimitris Kounatidis, Sotiria Psallida, Nikolaos Vythoulkas-Biotis, Andreas Adamou, Tatiana Zachariadou, Sofia Kargioti, Irene Karampela and Maria Dalamaga
Metabolites 2024, 14(7), 366; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14070366

miRNA Expression and HCC Occurrence in HCV Cirrhotic Patients Treated with Direct Acting Antivirals
by Antonietta Romano, Alessandra Brocca, Zoe Mariño, Sofía Pérez-del-Pulgar, Sabela Lens, Loreto Boix, María Reig, Jordi Bruix, Giulio Ceolotto, Valeria Calvino et al.
Livers 2024, 4(2), 275-286; https://doi.org/10.3390/livers4020020

The Full-Genome Analysis and Generation of an Infectious cDNA Clone of a Genotype 6 Hepatitis E Virus Variant Obtained from a Japanese Wild Boar: In Vitro Cultivation in Human Cell Lines
by Putu Prathiwi Primadharsini, Masaharu Takahashi, Tsutomu Nishizawa, Yukihiro Sato, Shigeo Nagashima, Kazumoto Murata and Hiroaki Okamoto
Viruses 2024, 16(6), 842; https://doi.org/10.3390/v16060842

Hepatitis C Prevalence and Birth Outcomes among Pregnant Women in the United States: A 2010–2020 Population Study
by Paul Wasuwanich, Songyos Rajborirug, Robert S. Egerman, Tony S. Wen and Wikrom Karnsakul
Pathogens 2024, 13(4), 321; https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens13040321

Prospects for Controlling Hepatitis B Globally
by Vicente Soriano, Víctor Moreno-Torres, Ana Treviño, Fernando de Jesús, Octavio Corral and Carmen de Mendoza
Pathogens 2024, 13(4), 291; https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens13040291

Longterm Outcome of Therapeutic Vaccination with a Third Generation Pre-S/S HBV Vaccine (PreHevbrioR) of Chronically HBV Infected Patients
by Hedwig Roggendorf, Daniel Shouval, Michael Roggendorf and Guido Gerken
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(4), 364; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14040364

NAFLD Fibrosis Progression and Type 2 Diabetes: The Hepatic–Metabolic Interplay
by Simona Cernea
Life 2024, 14(2), 272; https://doi.org/10.3390/life14020272

Updated Clinical Guidelines on the Management of Hepatitis C Infection in Children
by Chaowapong Jarasvaraparn, Christopher Hartley and Wikrom Karnsakul
Pathogens 2024, 13(2), 180; https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens13020180

Non-Invasive Assessment of Liver Fibrosis in Hepatitis B Patients
by Chinmay Bera, Nashla Hamdan-Perez and Keyur Patel
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(4), 1046; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13041046

Real-World Utilization of Corticosteroids in Severe Alcoholic Hepatitis: Eligibility, Response, and Outcomes
by Ana-Maria Singeap, Horia Minea, Oana Petrea, Madalina-Andreea Robea, Ioana-Miruna Balmuș, Raluca Duta, Ovidiu-Dumitru Ilie, Carmen Diana Cimpoesu, Carol Stanciu and Anca Trifan
Medicina 2024, 60(2), 311; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60020311

Autoimmune Hepatitis: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Overview
by Lydia A. Mercado, Fernando Gil-Lopez, Razvan M. Chirila and Denise M. Harnois
Diagnostics 2024, 14(4), 382; https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics14040382

Hepatoprotective Effects of Flavonoids against Benzo[a]Pyrene-Induced Oxidative Liver Damage along Its Metabolic Pathways
by Min Kim, Seung-Cheol Jee and Jung-Suk Sung
Antioxidants 2024, 13(2), 180; https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox13020180

Enhancing Liver Delivery of Gold Nanoclusters via Human Serum Albumin Encapsulation for Autoimmune Hepatitis Alleviation
by Cong Meng, Yu Liu, Yuping Ming, Cao Lu, Yanggege Li, Yulu Zhang, Dongdong Su, Xueyun Gao and Qing Yuan
Pharmaceutics 2024, 16(1), 110; https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics16010110

Hepatitis B Virus Reactivation with Immunosuppression: A Hidden Threat?
by Sama Anvari and Keith Tsoi
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(2), 393; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13020393

Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease and Chronic Viral Hepatitis: The Interlink
by Cornelius J. Fernandez, Mohammed Alkhalifah, Hafsa Afsar and Joseph M. Pappachan
Pathogens 2024, 13(1), 68; https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens13010068

A Case Report: Idiopathic or Drug-Induced Autoimmune Hepatitis—Can We Draw a Line?
by Dorotea Božić, Ante Tonkić, Jr,Katarina Vukojevic and Maja Radman
Clin. Pract. 2023, 13(6), 1393–1399; https://doi.org/10.3390/clinpract13060125

Liver dECM–Gelatin Composite Bioink for Precise 3D Printing of Highly Functional Liver Tissues
by Min Kyeong Kim, Wonwoo Jeong and Hyun-Wook Kang
J. Funct. Biomater. 2023, 14(8), 417; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb14080417

Viral Hepatitis: Diagnosis, Treatment and Management”
Guest Editors: Dr. Veysel Tahan and Dr. Resat Ozaras
Submission deadline: 31 August 2025

New Insights into Diagnosis and Therapeutic Strategies for Chronic Liver Diseases”
Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Cristina Marginean
Submission deadline: 20 October 2025

“The Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment of Viral Hepatitis: Looking Forward to Global Elimination”
Guest Editor: Dr. Melanie Deutsch
Submission deadline: 31 October 2025

“Viral Hepatitis and Therapeutic Strategies
Guest Editor: Dr. Arshi Khanam
Submission deadline: 20 November 2025

“Genetic Analysis of Hepatitis Virus Infection”
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Dan Florin Mihǎilescu and Dr. Maria Alexandra Mernea
Submission deadline: 20 November 2025

“Oxidative Stress in Hepatic Diseases”
Guest Editor: Dr. Miquel Mulero
Submission deadline: 21 November 2025

“Viral Hepatitis Among Specific Populations: Epidemiology, Transmission, Treatment, and Prevention”
Guest Editor: Dr. Aldemir B. Oliveira-Filho
Submission deadline: 15 December 2025

Biology of Liver Diseases
Guest Editors: Dr. Tadashi Namisaki and Dr. Hiroaki Takaya
Submission deadline: 20 December 2025

Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) Infection Among Humans and Animals: Epidemiology, Clinical Characteristics, Treatment and Prevention—2nd Edition
Guest Editors: Dr. Jelena Prpić and Dr. Magdalena Baymakova
Submission deadline: 31 December 2025

“Human Hepatitis Viruses and Their Animal Homologues”
Guest Editors: Dr. Bo Wang and Prof. Dr. Xinglou Yang
Submission deadline: 31 December 2025

Advances in Hepatitis: Prevention, Treatment, and Global Health Impact
Guest Editors: Dr. Michał Brzdęk, Prof. Dr. Dorota Zarębska-Michaluk and Dr. Krystyna Dobrowolska
Submission deadline: 28 January 2026

“Pathogenesis of Viral Hepatitis”
Guest Editor: Dr. Po-Yuan Ke
Submission deadline: 28 February 2026

Liver Diseases: Diagnosis and Treatment in the Era of Personalized Medicine
Guest Editors: Dr. María Teresa Arias-Loste and Dr. Armando Raúl Guerra-RuizSubmission deadline: 30
April 2026

“Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases: New Advances in Diagnosis and Prognosis”
Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Carmen Fierbinteanu-Braticevici
Submission deadline: closed (31 December 2023)

9 July 2025
Meet Us at the 23rd International Congress of Nutrition of IUNS, 24–29 August 2025, Paris, France


Conference: 23rd International Congress of Nutrition of IUNS

Date: 24–29 August 2025

Location: Paris, France

MDPI will be attending the 23rd International Congress of Nutrition of IUNS as an exhibitor. The event will take place in Paris, France, from 24 to 29 August 2025.

Organized by the French Society of Nutrition (SFN), the French Federation of Nutrition (FFN), the Federation of European Nutrition Societies (FENS), and the International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS), the 23rd International Congress of Nutrition of IUNS will focus on the theme “Sustainable Food for Global Health”. However, alongside this main theme, all the fundamental, clinical, epidemiological, and social aspects of nutrition will be addressed in the form of lectures, symposia, oral communications, and posters.

Topics include (but are not limited to) the following:

  • The future of nutrition recommendations;
  • Climate change, sustainability, and nutrition;
  • Food science, gastronomy, and life quality;
  • Global health and planetary nutrition;
  • Public health and nutrition throughout the life cycle;
  • Non-communicable diseases;
  • Precision and clinical nutrition;
  • Basic research in nutrition.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

If you are attending this conference, please feel free to start an online conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person at booth #20 and answering any questions you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://www.icn2025.org/.

4 July 2025
MDPI’s Newly Launched Journals in June 2025

Six new journals covering a range of subjects launched their inaugural issues in June 2025. We are excited to be able to share with you the newest research rooted in the value of open access. We are pleased to present the latest research and to make it accessible to all.

We extend our sincere thanks to all the Editorial Board Members for their commitment and expertise. Each journal is dedicated to upholding strong editorial standards through a thorough peer review process, ensuring impactful open access scholarship.

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

Journal Founding Editor-in-Chief Journal Topics (Selected)
Prof. Dr. Chang-Pu Sun,
China Academy of Engineering Physics, Beijing, China; Computational Science Research Center, China
Editorial | View inaugural issue
quantum information and phenomena; condensed matter physics and statistical physics; atomic, molecular, and optical physics; computational physics and mathematical methods
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Prof. Dr. Hualiang Lin,
Sun Yat-sen University, China;
Prof. Dr. Jose L. Domingo,
Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Spain
Editorial | View inaugural issue
green and organic food; green infrastructures; green exercise; environmental impact of the healthcare sector; effects of climate change on human health |
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Prof. Dr. Francesco Veglio,
University of L’Aquila, Italy
Editorial | View inaugural issue
ultra-pure substances; water purification; air purification; gas purification; inorganic chemical purification; purification technologies
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Prof. Dr. Junxing Zheng,
Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China
Editorial | View inaugural issue
computer-aided design and engineering; artificial intelligence and machine learning; building information modeling (BIM) and digital twins; robotics and automation in construction; smart sensors and Internet of Things (IoT); intelligent control systems and facilities management
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Prof. Dr. Assunta Di Vaio, University of Naples Parthenope, Italy
Editorial | View inaugural issue
sustainability, managerial, and biodiversity accounting; carbon management accounting; corporate social responsibility; artificial intelligence and disclosure
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Prof. Dr. Changjun Liu,
Sichuan University, China
Editorial | View inaugural issue
bioeffects of electromagnetic waves; electromagnetic science and engineering; microwave, millimeter-wave, and terahertz technologies; metamaterials and metasurfaces; communication, sensing, and networks; energy, power, and sustainable applications; quantum and emerging technologies; artificial intelligence and advanced fabrication
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We wish to thank everyone who has supported the development of open access publishing. If you are interested in launching a new open access journal with us, you are welcome to send an application here.

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