Announcements

The International Day of Zero Waste, jointly facilitated by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and the UN Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat), highlights the importance of bolstering waste management globally and the need to promote sustainable consumption and production patterns to address the waste pollution crisis. 

Waste pollution threatens human health, costs the global economy hundreds of billions of dollars every year, and aggravates the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature, land, and biodiversity loss, as well as pollution and waste. 

This year’s International Day of Zero Waste, with the theme of “Towards Zero Waste in Fashion and Textiles”, emphasizes the need for action in the fashion and textile sector to reduce waste and advance circular solutions. 

We hope that established journals in the field of Environmental & Earth Sciences at MDPI, including Applied Sciences, Atmosphere, Clean Technologies, Environments, Foods, Nanomaterials, Recycling, Resources, Separations, Sustainability, Urban Science and Waste, will provide an invaluable platform for the exchange of innovative ideas regarding zero waste.

“Recycling of Multilayer Flexible Packaging Waste Through Delamination with Recoverable Switchable Hydrophilicity Solvents”
by Roberta Mastroddi, Chiara Samorì, Martina Vagnoni, Chiara Gualandi, Paola Galletti and Emilio Tagliavini
Separations 2025, 12(2), 45; https://doi.org/10.3390/separations12020045

“Integration of Circular Economy and Urban Metabolism for a Resilient Waste-Based Sustainable Urban Environment”
by Konstantina Ragazou, Georgia Zournatzidou, George Sklavos and Nikolaos Sariannidis
Urban Sci. 2024, 8(4), 175; https://doi.org/10.3390/urbansci8040175

“Use of Vegetable Waste for New Ecological Methods in Wool Fibre Treatments”
by Simona Gavrilaș, Mihaela Dochia, Andreea-Raluca Sărsan, Bianca-Denisa Chereji and Florentina-Daniela Munteanu
Clean Technol. 2024, 6(4), 1326-1339; https://doi.org/10.3390/cleantechnol6040063

“Circular Bioeconomy in Action: Transforming Food Wastes into Renewable Food Resources”
by Priti Pal, Akhilesh Kumar Singh, Rajesh Kumar Srivastava, Saurabh Singh Rathore, Uttam Kumar Sahoo, Sanjukta Subudhi, Prakash Kumar Sarangi and Piotr Prus
Foods 2024, 13(18), 3007; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13183007

“Review on Sustainable Construction and Demolition Waste Management—Challenges and Research Prospects”
by Noushin Islam, Malindu Sandanayake, Shobha Muthukumaran and Dimuth Navaratna
Sustainability 2024, 16(8), 3289; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16083289

“Enhanced Extraction of Carotenoids from Tomato Industry Waste Using Menthol/Fatty Acid Deep Eutectic Solvent”
by Despoina Vlachoudi, Theodoros Chatzimitakos, Vassilis Athanasiadis, Eleni Bozinou and Stavros I. Lalas
Waste 2023, 1(4), 977-992; https://doi.org/10.3390/waste1040056

“Waste Management in the Smart City: Current Practices and Future Directions”
by Danuta Szpilko, Antonio de la Torre Gallegos, Felix Jimenez Naharro, Agnieszka Rzepka and Angelika Remiszewska
Resources 2023, 12(10), 115; https://doi.org/10.3390/resources12100115

“Modern Technologies for Waste Management: A Review”
by Wojciech Czekała, Jędrzej Drozdowski and Piotr Łabiak
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(15), 8847; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13158847

“Environmental and Social Life Cycle Assessment of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Management in Italy According to EU Directives”
by Patrizia Ghisellini, Renato Passaro and Sergio Ulgiati
Environments 2023, 10(7), 106; https://doi.org/10.3390/environments10070106

“Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of 3D Concrete Printing and Casting Processes for Cementitious Materials Incorporating Ground Waste Tire Rubber”
by Matteo Sambucci, Ilario Biblioteca and Marco Valente
Recycling 2023, 8(1), 15; https://doi.org/10.3390/recycling8010015

“Challenges and Opportunities in Plastic Waste Management” Guest Editors: Dr. Wan-Ting (Grace) Chen and Dr. Daniel Lachos-Perez Submission deadline: 1 July 2025	“Waste Valorization and Management to Increase the Resources Sustainability” Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Lisandro Simão and Prof. Dr. Marcelo Tramontin Souza Submission deadline: 31 July 2025
“Emerging Technologies for Waste Treatment, Pollution Control and Resource Recovery” Guest Editors: Dr. Cheng-Han Lee, Dr. Hsing Jung Ho and Dr. Fan-Wei Liu Submission deadline: 1 August 2025	“New Trends in Liquid and Solid Effluent Treatment” Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Gassan Hodaifa, Dr. Mha Albqmi and Dr. Zacharias Frontistis Submission deadline: 31 October 2025

Conference: 15th Asia-Pacific Conference on Combustion (ASPACC 2025)
Date: 18–22 May 2025
Place: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Level 3, Singapore

MDPI is excited to announce its participation as an exhibitor at the 15th Asia-Pacific Conference on Combustion (ASPACC 2025), which will be held in Singapore from 18 to 22 May 2025.

The conference will serve as a key platform for advancing combustion research, bridging the fields of energy, sustainability, and technology. The program will explore both traditional combustion science and innovative low-carbon energy solutions, with a strong focus on integrating combustion technologies with alternative fuels, particularly hydrogen energy. Aligned with Singapore’s National Hydrogen Strategy, the conference will highlight transformative initiatives shaping the energy landscape of the future.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Applied Sciences;
• Aerospace;
• Fire;
• Fluids;
• Fuels;
• Modelling;
• Thermo.

If you are planning to attend this conference, please feel free to start a conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference and our booth, please visit https://www.aspacc2025.org/.

22 March marks World Water Day, a global observance dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of water resources. The theme for World Water Day 2025, “Glacier Preservation”, underscores the critical role glaciers play in sustaining life on Earth. Glaciers are vital natural reservoirs, providing meltwater that is essential for drinking water, agriculture, industry, clean energy production, and the health of ecosystems. However, the rapid melting of glaciers due to climate change is creating uncertainty in water availability, with profound consequences for communities, economies, and the planet.

As glaciers shrink, the world faces increasing risks of water scarcity, disruption to ecosystems, and heightened vulnerability to natural disasters. Protecting these frozen water resources is not just an environmental imperative but a necessity for ensuring a sustainable future.

Echoing the mission of safeguarding glaciers for generations to come, MDPI’s established journals in the Environmental and Earth Sciences field serve as leading platforms for scientific communication. By sharing cutting-edge research and practical solutions, MDPI contributes to global efforts to address the water crisis and protect these invaluable natural assets.

Join us in celebrating World Water Day 2025 and supporting initiatives that prioritize glacier preservation. Together, we can work toward a future where water resources are protected, ecosystems thrive, and communities are resilient in the face of climate challenges.

Feel free to register for this webinar here!

“Physical Vulnerability of The Gambia’s Coastline in the Context of Climate Change”
by Muhammad Leroy Albert Gomez, Kissao Gnandi, Chrétien Ngouanet, Ibrahima Pouye and Joshua Ntajal
World 2025, 6(1), 17; https://doi.org/10.3390/world6010017

“Segmentation of Glacier Area Using U-Net through Landsat Satellite Imagery for Quantification of Glacier Recession and Its Impact on Marine Systems”
by Edmund Robbins, Robert D. Breininger, Maxwell Jiang, Michelle Madera, Ryan T. White and Nezamoddin N. Kachouie
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2024, 12(10), 1788; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12101788

“Evaluating Rainwater Harvesting Systems for Water Scarcity Mitigation in Small Greek Islands under Climate Change”
by Elissavet Feloni and Panagiotis T. Nastos
Sustainability 2024, 16(6), 2592; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16062592

“Snow Water Equivalent Monitoring—A Review of Large-Scale Remote Sensing Applications”
by Samuel Schilling, Andreas Dietz and Claudia Kuenzer
Remote Sens. 2024, 16(6), 1085; https://doi.org/10.3390/rs16061085

“Ecosystem Services Supply from Peri-Urban Watersheds in Greece: Soil Conservation and Water Retention”
by Stefanos Stefanidis, Nikolaos Proutsos, Vasileios Alexandridis and Giorgos Mallinis
Land 2024, 13(6), 765; https://doi.org/10.3390/land13060765

“Comparison of Multiple Methods for Supraglacial Melt-Lake Volume Estimation in Western Greenland During the 2021 Summer Melt Season”
by Nathan Rowley, Wesley Rancher and Christopher Karmosky
Glacies 2024, 1(2), 92-110; https://doi.org/10.3390/glacies1020007

“Microbial Community Abundance and Metabolism Close to the Ice-Water Interface of the Blomstrandbreen Glacier (Kongsfjorden, Svalbard): A Sampling Survey Using an Unmanned Autonomous Vehicle”
by Maria Papale, Gabriella Caruso, Giovanna Maimone, Rosabruna La Ferla, Angelina Lo Giudice, Alessandro Ciro Rappazzo, Alessandro Cosenza, Filippo Azzaro, Roberta Ferretti, Rodolfo Paranhos et al.
Water 2023, 15(3), 556; https://doi.org/10.3390/w15030556

“Projected Future Flooding Pattern of Wabash River in Indiana and Fountain Creek in Colorado: An Assessment Utilizing Bias-Corrected CMIP6 Climate Data”
by Swarupa Paudel, Neekita Joshi and Ajay Kalra
Forecasting 2023, 5(2), 405-423; https://doi.org/10.3390/forecast5020022

“Mountain Cryosphere Landscapes in South America: Value and Protection”
by Sebastián Ruiz-Pereira, Voltaire Alvarado Peterson and Darío Trombotto Liaudat
Conservation 2023, 3(1), 232-246; https://doi.org/10.3390/conservation3010017

“Diversity and Variability of the Course of Ice Phenomena on the Lakes Located in the Southern and Eastern Part of the Baltic Sea Catchment Area”
by Rajmund Skowron, Pavel Kirvel, Adam Choiński and Ivan Kirvel
Limnol. Rev. 2023, 23(1), 33-49; https://doi.org/10.3390/limnolrev23010003

The International Day of Forests, observed annually on 21 March, highlights the indispensable role forests play in sustaining life on Earth. Forests are pillars of global food security and nutrition, providing livelihoods for millions of families worldwide. They are a vital source of essential foods for indigenous and rural communities, offering fruits, nuts, and other resources that are integral to their diets and cultures. Beyond food, forests are a cornerstone of sustainable energy, agriculture, and environmental health. They support pollinators, enrich soil, regulate the climate, and conserve biodiversity, making them critical to the balance of our planet's ecosystems. 

However, deforestation, climate change, and unsustainable practices threaten forests and the countless benefits they provide. In alignment with the 2025 theme for International Day of Forests, “Forests and Food” and Goal 13 of the SDG Publishers Compact: Climate Action,  MDPI’s established journals in Section “Environmental and Earth Sciences” serve as vital platforms for scientific communication to recognize the urgent need to protect and restore these natural treasures. 

Join us in celebrating International Day of Forests and supporting initiatives that protect these vital ecosystems. Together, we can work toward a future where forests continue to nourish and sustain life for generations to come. 

Invited speakers: 

  Feel free to register for this webinar here! 

“Forest Fire Prediction: A Spatial Machine Learning and Neural Network Approach”
by Sanjeev Sharma and Puskar Khanal
Fire 2024, 7(6), 205; https://doi.org/10.3390/fire7060205 

“High-Severity Wildfires Alter Ant (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) Foraging Assemblage Structure in Montane Coniferous Forests and Grasslands in the Jemez Mountains, New Mexico, USA”
by Jonathan Knudsen, Robert Parmenter, Theodore Sumnicht and Robin Verble
Conservation 2024, 4(4), 830-846; https://doi.org/10.3390/conservation4040049 

“Aboveground Biomass and Carbon Storage in Mangrove Forests in Southeastern Mexico”
by Carlos Roberto Ávila-Acosta, Marivel Domínguez-Domínguez, César Jesús Vázquez-Navarrete, Rocío Guadalupe Acosta-Pech and Pablo Martínez-Zurimendi
Resources 2024, 13(3), 41; https://doi.org/10.3390/resources13030041 

“A Nature-Based Approach Using Felled Burnt Logs to Enhance Forest Recovery Post-Fire and Reduce Erosion Phenomena in the Mediterranean Area”
by Giuseppe Bombino, Daniela D’Agostino, Pasquale A. Marziliano, Pedro Pérez Cutillas, Salvatore Praticò, Andrea R. Proto, Leonardo M. Manti, Giuseppina Lofaro and Santo M. Zimbone
Land 2024, 13(2), 236; https://doi.org/10.3390/land13020236 

“Effects of Climate Change on Greek Forests: A Review”
by Panagiotis P. Koulelis, Nikolaos Proutsos, Alexandra D. Solomou, Evangelia V. Avramidou, Ermioni Malliarou, Miltiadis Athanasiou, Gavriil Xanthopoulos and Panos V. Petrakis
Atmosphere 2023, 14(7), 1155; https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos14071155 

“Assisted Migration of Sequoiadendron Genotypes for Conservation and Timber: Performance and Morphology in a Warmer Climate Outside of Their Range”
by Christopher M. Valness, William J. Libby and John-Pascal Berrill
Conservation 2023, 3(4), 543-568; https://doi.org/10.3390/conservation3040035 

“Analysis of Accelerometer Data Using Random Forest Models to Classify the Behavior of a Wild Nocturnal Primate: Javan Slow Loris (Nycticebus javanicus)”
by Amanda Hathaway, Marco Campera, Katherine Hedger, Marianna Chimienti, Esther Adinda, Nabil Ahmad, Muhammed Ali Imron and K. A. I. Nekaris
Ecologies 2023, 4(4), 636-653; https://doi.org/10.3390/ecologies4040042 

“Pinus contorta Alters Microenvironmental Conditions and Reduces Plant Diversity in Patagonian Ecosystems”
by Rafael A. García, Eduardo Fuentes-Lillo, Lohengrin Cavieres, Ana J. Cóbar-Carranza, Kimberley T. Davis, Matías Naour, Martín A. Núñez, Bruce D. Maxwell, Jonas J. Lembrechts and Aníbal Pauchard
Diversity 2023, 15(3), 320; https://doi.org/10.3390/d15030320 

“Characterizing the Change of Annual Cone Production in Longleaf Pine Forests”
by Xiongwen Chen and John L. Willis
Seeds 2023, 2(2), 220-231; https://doi.org/10.3390/seeds2020017 

“Physiological Potential of Seeds of Handroanthus spongiosus (Rizzini) S. Grose (Bignoniaceae) Determined by the Tetrazolium Test”
by Jailton de Jesus Silva, Raquel Araujo Gomes, Maria Aparecida Rodrigues Ferreira, Claudineia Regina Pelacani and Bárbara França Dantas
Seeds 2023, 2(2), 208-219; https://doi.org/10.3390/seeds2020016

World Oral Health Day is an annual observance dedicated to raising global awareness about the significance of maintaining good oral health and its impact on overall well-being. It serves as a call to action for people worldwide to take charge of their oral hygiene and to understand the critical role it plays in their quality of life. The date marks the World Health Organization’s very first World Health Day back in 1950. Since then, 20 March has been recognized as a day to highlight the importance of oral health.

We hope that the established journals within the fields of biology and life sciences, engineering, multidisciplinary healthcare, medicine, and pharmacology in MDPI, including Microorganisms, Methods and Protocols, Healthcare, Oral, Applied Sciences, Journal of Personalized Medicine and Reports will provide a conducive platform for the sharing of cutting-edge research and innovative ideas regarding oral health care.

“Intraoral Lipoma on the Palate of an 11-Year-Old Patient: A Case Report”
by Vasileios Zisis, Christina Charisi, Konstantinos Poulopoulos, Petros Papadopoulos and Athanasios Poulopoulos
Reports 2025, 8(1), 19; https://doi.org/10.3390/reports8010019

“The Evolving Microbiome of Dental Caries”
by Grace Spatafora, Yihong Li, Xuesong He, Annie Cowan and Anne C. R. Tanner
Microorganisms 2024, 12(1), 121; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12010121

“Barriers to Oral Health Care for Autistic Individuals—A Scoping Review”
by Jayne Jones, Elysa Roberts, Deborah Cockrell, Denise Higgins and Dileep Sharma
Healthcare 2024, 12(1), 103; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12010103

“Role of Oral Microbiota Dysbiosis in the Development and Progression of Oral Lichen Planus”
by Alessandro Lavoro, Giovanni Cultrera, Giuseppe Gattuso, Cinzia Lombardo, Luca Falzone, Candido Saverio, Massimo Libra and Mario Salmeri
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(4), 386; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14040386

“Malignant Transformation of Oral Lichen Planus—An Umbrella Study of Systematic Reviews”
by Saman Warnakulasuriya, Pablo Ramos-García and Miguel Ángel González-Moles
Oral 2023, 3(3), 295-306; https://doi.org/10.3390/oral3030024

	“Orthodontics and Oral Surgery in Personalized Medicine: 2nd Edition” Guest Editors: Dr. Angelo Michele Inchingolo and Dr. Gianna Dipalma Submission deadline: 31 July 2025
	“Oral Health and Quality of Life in Older People” Guest Editor: Dr. Matthew R. Nangle Submission deadline: 30 August 2025
	“Oral Microbes and Human Health, Second Edition” Guest Editors: Dr. Andrea Scribante and Dr. Andrea Butera Submission deadline: 30 September 2025

Glaciers are among the most important components of the Earth’s cryosphere, serving as natural reservoirs of freshwater, regulators of sea levels, and indicators of climate variability. Their role in sustaining ecosystems and human societies is unparalleled, yet they are increasingly threatened by rising global temperatures.

The scientific evidence underscores the alarming rate of glacier retreat, with profound implications for water security, sea-level rise, and the frequency of climate-related hazards such as floods and landslides. The loss of these ice masses not only disrupts hydrological cycles but also poses significant challenges to communities and economies worldwide.

Date: 19 March 2025 at 9 a.m. CET | 3 a.m. EDT | 4 p.m. CST
Webinar ID: 851 1794 7801
Website: https://sciforum.net/event/WDFG2025

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations made with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.

Unable attend? Register anyway and we will let you know when the recording is available to watch online.

Register now for free!

Program:

Webinar Speakers:

• Dr. Abror Gafurov, GFZ German Research Centre for Geoscience, Telegrafenberg, 14473 Potsdam, Germany;
• Dr. Danilo Godone, Research Institute for Geo-Hydrological Protection, Torino, Italy.

Conference: Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics 2025
Date: 6–8 May 2025
Location: California, USA

MDPI will be attending the Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics 2025, which will be held from 6 to 8 May 2025 in California, USA.

CLEO is the world's premier academic conference in the field of laser and optoelectronics science, sponsored by the international authority Optica (formerly the Optical Society of America), to promote cutting-edge research in photonics, quantum technology, ultrafast optics and interdisciplinary applications.

The 2025 edition of CLEO has the following highlights:

• 150+ invited speakers: Hear from luminaries at prestigious institutions such as MIT, Stanford, and international research hubs;
• 29 topic categories: Explore cutting-edge themes spanning ultrafast lasers, quantum photonics, optical engineering, biomedical optics, and next-gen communication technologies;
• Plenary program: Visionary keynotes will address transformative trends, including AI-driven photonics and sustainable energy solutions.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:

• Applied Sciences;
• Photonics;
• Micromachines;
• Technologies;
• Quantum Reports;
• Optics;
• Instruments;
• Entropy;
• Chips;
• Metrology;
• Chemosensors.

If you are planning to attend the conference, we encourage you to visit our booth and speak to our representatives. We are eager to meet you in person and assist you with any queries that you may have.

For more information about the conference, please visit the official website: https://cleoconference.org/.

In collaboration with Newcastle Australia Institute of Higher Education (NAIHE) and Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), MDPI is hosting the MDPI Scientific Publishing Exchange. This workshop aims to empower researchers and graduate students with essential skills for academic publishing and professional development. The programme will feature a 2–3-hour session to cover manuscript preparation, submission processes, and strategies for successful publishing, with additional sharing sessions delivered by the faculty members of NAIHE and SUTD.

Participants will also have opportunities to engage in discussions and network with peers and experts. Designed to be both practical and insightful, this workshop will provide attendees with tools to excel in their academic and research endeavours.

Date: 24 April 2025
Time: 9:30 a.m.–4:50 p.m.
Venue: Newcastle Australia Institute of Higher Education, Bugis Junction Tower, 230 Victoria Street 04-09/10, Singapore 188024

Seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registrations using an institutional email address will be prioritized.

Registration: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y9ZGW6K.

Schedule:

The goal of the Editor’s Choice Articles project is to promote high-quality articles published in Applied Sciences (ISSN: 2076-3417). Please find below the list of articles carefully handpicked by the scientific editors of the journal, which we believe will be of interest to you. The full list of Editor’s Choice Articles can be viewed at the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/applsci/editors_choice.

1. “Calculating the Limits of Detection in Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy: Not as Easy as It Might Seem”
by Francesco Poggialini, Stefano Legnaioli, Beatrice Campanella, Bruno Cocciaro, Giulia Lorenzetti, Simona Raneri and Vincenzo Palleschi
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(6), 3642; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13063642
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/6/3642

2. “Parameter Extraction of Solar Photovoltaic Model Based on Nutcracker Optimization Algorithm”
by Zhenjiang Duan, Hui Yu, Qi Zhang and Li Tian
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(11), 6710; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13116710
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/11/6710

3. “State of the Art of High-Flux Compton/Thomson X-rays Sources”
by Vittoria Petrillo, Illya Drebot, Marcel Ruijter, Sanae Samsam, Alberto Bacci, Camilla Curatolo, Michele Opromolla, Marcello Rossetti Conti, Andrea Renato Rossi and Luca Serafini
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(2), 752; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13020752
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/2/752

4. “A Review of Image Reconstruction Algorithms for Diffuse Optical Tomography”
by Shinpei Okawa and Yoko Hoshi
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(8), 5016; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13085016
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/8/5016

5. “A Ship Trajectory Prediction Model Based on Attention-BILSTM Optimized by the Whale Optimization Algorithm”
by Hongyu Jia, Yaoyu Yang, Jintang An and Rui Fu
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(8), 4907; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13084907
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/8/4907

6. “Evaluation of Fire Resistance of Polymer Composites with Natural Reinforcement as Safe Construction Materials for Small Vessels”
by Katarzyna Bryll, Ewelina Kostecka, Mieczysław Scheibe, Renata Dobrzyńska, Tomasz Kostecki, Wojciech Ślączka and Iga Korczyńska
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(10), 5832; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13105832
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/10/5832

7. “Alternative Fuels for the Marine Sector and Their Applicability for Purse Seiners in a Life-Cycle Framework”
by Maja Perčić, Nikola Vladimir, Marija Koričan, Ivana Jovanović and Tatjana Haramina
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(24), 13068; https://doi.org/10.3390/app132413068
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/24/13068

8. “Robots in Inspection and Monitoring of Buildings and Infrastructure: A Systematic Review”
by Srijeet Halder and Kereshmeh Afsari
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(4), 2304; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13042304
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/4/2304

9. “Assessing the Relationship between Cognitive Workload, Workstation Design, User Acceptance and Trust in Collaborative Robots”
by Tommaso Panchetti, Luca Pietrantoni, Gabriele Puzzo, Luca Gualtieri and Federico Fraboni
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(3), 1720; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13031720
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/3/1720

10. “Robotics in Search and Rescue (SAR) Operations: An Ethical and Design Perspective Framework for Response Phase”
by Hareesh Chitikena, Filippo Sanfilippo and Shugen Ma
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(3), 1800; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13031800
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/3/1800

11. “We Do Not Anthropomorphize a Robot Based Only on Its Cover: Context Matters too!”
by Marion Dubois-Sage, Baptiste Jacquet, Frank Jamet and Jean Baratgin
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(15), 8743; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13158743
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/15/8743

12. “Soft, Rigid, and Hybrid Robotic Exoskeletons for Hand Rehabilitation: Roadmap with Impairment-Oriented Rationale for Devices Design and Selection”
by Gabriele Maria Achilli, Cinzia Amici, Mihai Dragusanu, Massimiliano Gobbo, Silvia Logozzo, Monica Malvezzi, Monica Tiboni and Maria Cristina Valigi
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(20), 11287; https://doi.org/10.3390/app132011287
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/20/11287

13. “Laboratory Testing and Analysis of Clay Soil Stabilization Using Waste Marble Powder”
by Ibrahim Haruna Umar, Hang Lin and Awaisu Shafiu Ibrahim
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(16), 9274; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13169274
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/16/9274

14. “Defect Detection in CFRP Concrete Reinforcement Using the Microwave Infrared Thermography (MIRT) Method—A Numerical Modeling and Experimental Approach”
by Sam Ang Keo, Barbara Szymanik, Claire Le Roy, Franck Brachelet and Didier Defer
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(14), 8393; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13148393
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/14/8393 

15. “Evaluating the Influence of Sand Particle Morphology on Shear Strength: A Comparison of Experimental and Machine Learning Approaches”
by Firas Daghistani and Hossam Abuel-Naga
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(14), 8160; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13148160
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/14/8160 

16. “Refined Landslide Susceptibility Mapping by Integrating the SHAP-CatBoost Model and InSAR Observations: A Case Study of Lishui, Southern China”
by Zhaowei Yao, Meihong Chen, Jiewei Zhan, Jianqi Zhuang, Yuemin Sun, Qingbo Yu and Zhaoyue Yu
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(23), 12817; https://doi.org/10.3390/app132312817
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/23/12817 

17. “Current Trends in Fluid Viscous Dampers with Semi-Active and Adaptive Behavior”
by Luca Zoccolini, Eleonora Bruschi, Sara Cattaneo and Virginio Quaglini
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(18), 10358; https://doi.org/10.3390/app131810358
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/18/10358

18. “Machine Learning Techniques for Soil Characterization Using Cone Penetration Test Data”
by Ayele Tesema Chala and Richard P. Ray
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(14), 8286; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13148286
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/14/8286

19. “Drive-by Methodologies Applied to Railway Infrastructure Subsystems: A Literature Review—Part I: Bridges and Viaducts”
by Edson F. Souza, Cássio Bragança, Andreia Meixedo, Diogo Ribeiro, Túlio N. Bittencourt and Hermes Carvalho
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(12), 6940; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13126940
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/12/6940

20 .“Green Synthesis of Cobalt Oxide Nanoparticles Using Hyphaene thebaica Fruit Extract and Their Photocatalytic Application”
by Ammara Safdar, Hamza Elsayed Ahmed Mohamed, Khaoula Hkiri, Abdul Muhaymin and Malik Maaza
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(16), 9082; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13169082
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/16/9082

21. “Conductive Polymer and Nanoparticle-Promoted Polymer Hybrid Coatings for Metallic Bipolar Plates in Proton Membrane Exchange Water Electrolysis”
by Gaoyang Liu, Faguo Hou, Xindong Wang and Baizeng Fang
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(3), 1244; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13031244
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/3/1244

22. “Study on Kinematic Structure Performance and Machining Characteristics of 3-Axis Machining Center”
by Tzu-Chi Chan, Chia-Chuan Chang, Aman Ullah and Han-Huei Lin
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(8), 4742; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13084742
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/8/4742

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