Announcements

Conference: AOGS2025 22nd Annual Meeting
Date: 27 July–1 August 2025
Place: Level 4, Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 

MDPI is excited to announce its participation as an exhibitor at the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS2025), taking place in Singapore from 27 July to 1 August 2025. 

This prestigious conference brings together scientists, researchers, and practitioners from across eight geoscience disciplines: atmospheric sciences (ASs), biogeosciences (BGs), hydrological sciences (HSs), interdisciplinary geosciences (IGs), ocean sciences (OSs), planetary sciences (PSs), solar and terrestrial sciences (STs), and solid earth sciences (SEs). 

In addition to a robust program of scientific presentations and exhibitions, AOGS2025 will feature a variety of engaging ancillary activities—including workshops, panel discussions, special sessions, and field trips—designed to offer a well-rounded and enriching experience for all participants. 

One of the event highlights is "Speed Networking", which provides a unique opportunity for attendees and exhibitors to expand their professional networks through focused one-on-one meetings. 

We look forward to connecting with the global geoscience community at AOGS2025! 

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Drones;
• Geomatics;
• Earth;
• Geosciences;
• Water;
• Remote Sensing;
• Environments;
• Climate;
• Hydrology;
• Limnological Review;
• Coasts;
• Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (JMSE);
• Sustainability;
• Oceans;
• Atmosphere. 

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.asiaoceania.org/aogs2025/public.asp?page=home.asp.

Conference: 2025 Science and Technology Annual Meeting of the Chinese Society for Environmental Sciences
Date: 18–20 July 2025
Location: Nanjing, China

MDPI will be attending the 2025 Science and Technology Annual Meeting of the Chinese Society for Environmental Sciences as an exhibitor, welcoming researchers from diverse backgrounds to visit and share their latest ideas.

The above conference is organized by the Chinese Society for Environmental Sciences. The 2025 Science and Technology Annual Meeting of the Chinese Society for Environmental Sciences, which will take place in Nanjing, China, themed "Leading Green Technology Innovation to Boost Beautiful China", will serve as a platform for sharing forward-looking insights and future visions. The conference aims to advance research in ecological and environmental sciences, promote technological innovation, foster disciplinary development, and contribute to the progress of ecological civilization.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:

• Atmosphere;
• Sustainability;
• Ecologies;
• Gases;
• Land;
• Conservation;
• Diversity;
• Earth;
• Eng;
• Environments;
• Hydrology;
• Technologies.

Topographical studies of the Earth we live in are important because they inform us about the planet's history, climate change, and natural hazards. Geoscientists, paleontologists, and earth observation scientists all work towards the goal of understanding Earth's history and its natural processes better. The rapid and continuous advancement in the field brings new methodologies and technologies to study the earth with greater precision. For instance, remote sensing technology has progressed from simple cameras for aerial photography in the 19th century to complex satellite sensors that generate topographic maps and high-resolution digital elevation models.

MDPI journals in the cluster of geospatial and earth sciences feature these cutting-edge advances in scientific research in remote sensing and physical geography. The cluster is spearheaded by MDPI’s well-established journals Remote Sensing (IF 4.1), Atmosphere (IF 2.3) and Geosciences (IF 2.1).

The ten participating journals are as follows:

• Remote Sensing (ISSN: 2072-4292) focuses on remote sensing science, from sensor design and validation/calibration to its application in geosciences, environmental sciences, ecology and civil engineering. Remote Sensing is led by Editor-in-Chief Dr. Prasad S. Thenkabail (Senior Scientist (ST), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), USGS Western Geographic Science Center);
• Atmosphere (ISSN: 2073-4433) focuses on all areas of scientific research related to atmosphere. Atmosphere is led by Editor-in-Chief Dr. Daniele Contini (Institute of Atmospheric Sciences and Climate (ISAC), National Research Council (CNR), Italy);
• Geosciences (ISSN: 2076-3263) focuses on solid earth, the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, and the biosphere, as well as related issues in planetary and space sciences. In addition, it provides a particular place, and an advanced forum, for contributions on Earth history, natural hazards, geology-related environmental problems and geoethics, reflecting the wide scope of the field and societal, educational, cultural and general human implications and the cross-disciplinary nature of the issues. Geosciences is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. John C. Eichelberger (Alaska Center for Energy and Power, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, AK, USA);
• Climate (ISSN: 2225-1154) focuses on climate research at all scales. Climate is led by Editor-in-Chief Dr. Timothy G. F. Kittel (University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO, USA);
• Quaternary (ISSN: 2571-550X) focuses on quaternary science, embracing the whole range of scientific fields related to geological, ecological, physical, chemical, environmental and human sciences. Quaternary is led by Prof. Dr. Jef Vandenberghe (Department of Earth Sciences, VU University, De Boelelaan 1085, 1081 HV Amsterdam, the Netherlands);
• Earth (ISSN: 2673-4834) provides an advanced forum for multidisciplinary research and focuses on the interactions/connections among global environmental systems. It publishes reviews, regular research papers and short communications, as well as Special Issues on particular subjects. Earth is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Charles Jones (Department of Geography, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA, USA);
• Geographies (ISSN: 2673-7086) focuses on providing an advanced forum for theoretical and empirical studies related to all aspects of geographies. Geographies is led by Editor-in-Chief Luca Salvati (Department of Economics and Law, University of Macerata, Via Armaroli 43, I-62100 Macerata, Italy);
• Geomatics (ISSN: 2673-7418) focuses on surveying and mapping, positioning and navigation, satellite positioning, geodesy, photogrammetry, cartography and cadastral, hydrography, remote sensing, spatial data analysis, spatial information science and geographic information systems. Geomatics is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Enrico Corrado Borgogno Mondino (Department of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences, University of Turin, L.go Braccini 2, 10095 Grugliasco, Italy);
• Meteorology (ISSN: 2674-0494) focuses on the science of weather. Meteorology is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Paul D. Williams (Department of Meteorology, University of Reading, UK).
• Fossil Studies (ISSN: 2813-6284) focuses on all aspects of paleontology. It publishes regular research papers, review papers and communications about all groups of fossil organisms, from all time periods, from the earliest living beings to the Holocene. Fossil Studies is led by Dr. Eric Buffetaut (CNRS, Paris, France);

Journals	Launch year	Impact Factor (2024)	CiteScore (2024)	First Decision (Median)	Acceptance to Publication (Median Days)	APC (CHF)
	2009	4.1	8.6	23.9	2.5	2700
	2010	2.3	4.9	16.9	2.9	2400
	2011	2.1	5.1	23.5	2.9	1800
	2013	3.2	5.7	21.6	3.9	1800
	2018	2.1	4.1	43.4	6.9	1600
	2020	3.4	5.9	23.7	2.6	1400
	2021	1.7	2.9	17.5	4.8	1200
	2021	2.8	5.1	22.1	3.3	1000
	2022	/	/	44.9	5.8	1000
	2023	/	/	18	4	1000

MDPI’s mission and values:

As a pioneer of academic open access publishing, MDPI has been serving the scientific community since 1996. Our aim is to foster scientific exchange in all forms, across all disciplines. MDPI’s guidelines for disseminating open science are based on the following values and guiding principles:

• Open Access—All of our content is published in open access and distributed under a Creative Commons License, providing free access to science and the latest research, allowing articles to be freely shared and content to be re-used with proper attribution;
• Timeliness and Efficiency—Publishing the latest research through thorough editorial work, ensuring a first decision is provided to authors in under 32 days and papers are published within 7–10 days upon acceptance;
• Simplicity—Offering user-friendly tools and services in one place to enhance the efficiency of our editorial process;
• High Quality Service—Supporting scholars and their work by providing a range of options such as journal publication at mdpi.com, early publication at preprints.org, and conferences on sciforum.net to make a positive impact on research;
• Flexibility—Adapting and developing new tools and services to meet the changing needs of the research community, driven by feedback from authors, editors, and readers;
• Rooted in Sustainability—Ensuring the long-term preservation of published papers and supporting the future of science through partnerships, sponsorships, and awards.

By adhering to these values and principles, MDPI remains committed to advancing scientific knowledge and promoting open science practices.

Selected Topics:

• “Responses of Trees and Forests to Climate Change”;
• “Past, Current and Future Processes in the Earth Critical Zone”;
• “The Geography of Digital Twin: Concepts, Architectures, Modeling, AI and Applications”;
• “Vegetation Characterization and Classification With Multi-Source Remote Sensing Data”;
• “Deep Earth and Deep Sea Engineering: Challenges, Theory and Advance Technologies”.

Selected Articles:

Remote Sensing

“Change Detection Methods for Remote Sensing in the Last Decade: A Comprehensive Review”
by Guangliang Cheng, Yunmeng Huang, Xiangtai Li, Shuchang Lyu, Zhaoyang Xu, Hongbo Zhao, Qi Zhao and Shiming Xiang
Remote Sens. 2024, 16(13), 2355; https://doi.org/10.3390/rs16132355

Atmosphere

“Integrated Analysis of Methane Cycles and Trends at the WMO/GAW Station of Lamezia Terme (Calabria, Southern Italy)”
by Francesco D’Amico, Ivano Ammoscato, Daniel Gullì, Elenio Avolio, Teresa Lo Feudo, Mariafrancesca De Pino, Paolo Cristofanelli, Luana Malacaria, Domenico Parise, Salvatore Sinopoli et al.
Atmosphere 2024, 15(8), 946; https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos15080946

Geosciences

“Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage (CCS) in Saline Aquifers versus Depleted Gas Fields”
by Richard H. Worden
Geosciences 2024, 14(6), 146; https://doi.org/10.3390/geosciences14060146

Climate

“Addressing the Climate Change Adaptation Gap: Key Themes and Future Directions”
by Ishfaq Hussain Malik and James D. Ford
Climate 2024, 12(2), 24; https://doi.org/10.3390/cli12020024

Quaternary

“Sedimentary Ancient DNA Reveals Local Vegetation Changes Driven by Glacial Activity and Climate”
by Lucas D. Elliott, Dilli P. Rijal, Antony G. Brown, Jostein Bakke, Lasse Topstad, Peter D. Heintzman and Inger G. Alsos
Quaternary 2023, 6(1), 7; https://doi.org/10.3390/quat6010007

Earth

“Biological Carbon Sequestration: From Deep History to the Present Day”
by Denis J. Murphy
Earth 2024, 5(2), 195-213; https://doi.org/10.3390/earth5020010

Geographies

“Application of Machine Learning Models for Improving Discharge Prediction in Ungauged Watershed: A Case Study in East DuPage, Illinois”
by Amin Asadollahi, Binod Ale Magar, Bishal Poudel, Asyeh Sohrabifar and Ajay Kalra
Geographies 2024, 4(2), 363-377; https://doi.org/10.3390/geographies4020021

Geomatics

“Use of Smartphone Lidar Technology for Low-Cost 3D Building Documentation with iPhone 13 Pro: A Comparative Analysis of Mobile Scanning Applications”
by Cigdem Askar and Harald Sternberg
Geomatics 2023, 3(4), 563-579; https://doi.org/10.3390/geomatics3040030

Meteorology

“Decoding the Atmosphere: Optimising Probabilistic Forecasts with Information Gain”
by John R. Lawson, Corey K. Potvin and Kenric Nelson
Meteorology 2024, 3(2), 212-231; https://doi.org/10.3390/meteorology3020010

Fossil Studies

“Caletodraco cottardi: A New Furileusaurian Abelisaurid (Dinosauria: Theropoda) from the Cenomanian Chalk of Normandy (North-Western France)”
by Eric Buffetaut, Haiyan Tong, Jérôme Girard, Bernard Hoyez and Javier Párraga
Foss. Stud. 2024, 2(3), 177-195; https://doi.org/10.3390/fossils2030009

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 View journal scope | Submit an article
	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 | View journal scope | Submit an article
	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 View journal scope | Submit an article
	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 View journal scope | Submit an article
	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 View journal scope | Submit an article
	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 View journal scope | Submit an article

Conference: The 22nd International Conference on Nucleation and Atmospheric Aerosols
Organization: University of Vienna
Date: 24–29 August 2025
Location: Vienna, Austria

The aim of ICNAA 2025 is to gather scientists and professionals to present and discuss novel insights, practical experiences, emerging challenges, significant research findings, and innovative solutions in the realm of nucleation and atmospheric aerosols. This leading conference series provides a platform for the exchange of ideas and collaboration among experts in the broad field of aerosol science and related applications.

The following open access journals will be represented:

• Atmosphere;
• Earth;
• Environments;
• Climate.

If you plan on attending this conference, please feel free to stop by our booth. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person to answer any questions you may have.

For more information about the conference, please visit the following link: https://icnaa2025.univie.ac.at/home/.

We are pleased to announce that the winner of the Atmosphere Travel Award is Dr. Luis Angel Espinosa.

Dr. Luis Angel Espinosa received his M.Sc. in water and environmental management from the University of Bristol, England, followed by an Erasmus Mundus M.Sc. in ecohydrology from CAU Kiel, Germany. Recently, he completed his Ph.D. in civil engineering as part of the H2DOC doctoral program between IST and the National Civil Engineering Laboratory (LNEC). His research primarily addresses hydrological extremes and climate change, focusing on climate-induced extremes in North Atlantic small islands. Dr. Espinosa has extensive expertise in data mining techniques used to analyze trends and characteristics relevant to hydrology and climate research. Winning the Travel Award is an outstanding achievement in today’s competitive environment. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Luis Angel Espinosa.

As the awardee, Dr. Luis Angel Espinosa will receive an honorarium of CHF 800 and an electronic certificate.

We would like to thank all the candidates from various fields of study for their participation and all the Award Committee Members for their evaluations of the many excellent candidates.

Atmosphere Editorial Office

Conference: 32nd International Cartographic Conference (ICC 2025)
Organization: Canadian Institute of Geomatics
Date: 17–22 Aug 2025
Location: Vancouver, Canada

The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the International Cartographic Conference is delighted to announce that the 32nd International Cartographic Conference is coming to Canada and will be held at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia, from 17 to 22 August 2025. The theme for this conference is “Mapping the Future: Innovation, Inclusion, and Sustainability,” and it will be hosted by the Canadian Institute of Geomatics (CIG). The conference aims to serve as a forum where delegates can gather insights on scientific advancements, exchange expertise, and connect with peers in their respective domains.

The following open access journals will be represented:

• IJGI;
• Remote Sensing;
• Geomatics;
• Land;
• Earth;
• Forests;
• Imaging;
• Geographies;
• Atmosphere;
• Hydrology;
• Drones;
• Heritage;
• Data;
• Urban Science;
• Sustainability.

If you plan on attending this conference, please feel free to stop by our booth. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person to answer any questions you may have.

For more information about the conference, please visit the following link: https://icc2025.com/.

The International Day of the Tropics, observed on June 29, draws attention to the unique challenges faced by tropical regions, which cover 40% of the Earth’s surface and support nearly 80% of global biodiversity. This observance highlights the critical role tropical countries play in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in combating climate change—a goal especially urgent for the Tropics due to rising sea levels, extreme weather, and ecosystem degradation threatening biodiversity, agriculture, and livelihoods.

To support awareness and research on these pressing issues, MDPI journals in the field of Environmental and Earth Sciences, such as Atmosphere, Climate, Conservation, Environments, Insects, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH), Land, Meteorology, and Wild, provide platforms for scientific collaboration and knowledge sharing, helping to advance solutions and build resilience in tropical regions.

“Recurrent Flooding and Household Food Access in Central Java, Indonesia”
by Breanne K. Langlois, Aris Ismanto, Leah Beaulac, Katherine Berry, Magaly Koch, Timothy Griffin, Erin Coughlan de Perez and Elena N. Naumova
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2024, 21(10), 1370; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21101370

“Seasonal Ecophysiological Dynamics of Erythroxylum pauferrense in an Open Ombrophilous Forest of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest”
by João Everthon da Silva Ribeiro, Ester dos Santos Coêlho, Francisco Romário Andrade Figueiredo, Walter Esfrain Pereira, Thiago Jardelino Dias, Marlenildo Ferreira Melo, Lindomar Maria da Silveira, Aurélio Paes Barros Júnior and Manoel Bandeira de Albuquerque
Climate 2024, 12(9), 128; https://doi.org/10.3390/cli12090128

“Quantifying the Potential of the Tropical Dry Region of the Gulf of Mexico to Provide Tree Species with Traditional Uses for Forest-Reliant Communities”
by Natalia Mesa-Sierra, Patricia Moreno-Casasola and Rebecca Chaplin-Kramer
Wild 2024, 1(1), 1-16; https://doi.org/10.3390/wild1010001

“Tropical and Subtropical South American Intraseasonal Variability: A Normal-Mode Approach”
by André S. W. Teruya, Víctor C. Mayta, Breno Raphaldini, Pedro L. Silva Dias and Camila R. Sapucci
Meteorology 2024, 3(2), 141-160; https://doi.org/10.3390/meteorology3020007

“How Can Plants Help Restore Degraded Tropical Soils?”
by Renaud Massoukou Pamba, Vincent Poirier, Pamphile Nguema Ndoutoumou and Terence Epule Epule
Land 2023, 12(12), 2147; https://doi.org/10.3390/land12122147

“Intercomparison of Different Sources of Precipitation Data in the Brazilian Legal Amazon”
by Fabrício Daniel dos Santos Silva, Claudia Priscila Wanzeler da Costa, Vânia dos Santos Franco, Helber Barros Gomes, Maria Cristina Lemos da Silva, Mário Henrique Guilherme dos Santos Vanderlei, Rafaela Lisboa Costa, Rodrigo Lins da Rocha Júnior, Jório Bezerra Cabral Júnior, Jean Souza dos Reis et al.
Climate 2023, 11(12), 241; https://doi.org/10.3390/cli11120241

“Changing Characteristics of Tropical Extreme Precipitation–Cloud Regimes in Warmer Climates”
by William K. M. Lau, Kyu-Myong Kim, Bryce Harrop and L. Ruby Leung
Atmosphere 2023, 14(6), 995; https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos14060995

“A Connectivity Approach to Agricultural Diffuse Pollution in Tropical Montane Catchments Dominated by Swidden Landscapes”
by Luc Sandevoir, Laurent Lespez and Candide Lissak
Land 2023, 12(4), 784; https://doi.org/10.3390/land12040784

“Living in a Thermally Diverse Environment: Field Body Temperatures and Thermoregulation in Hermann’s Tortoise, Testudo hermanni, in Montenegro”
by Ana Vujović, Vladimir Pešić, Roger Meek
Conservation 2023, 3(1), 59-70; https://doi.org/10.3390/conservation3010005

“Detection of Arthropod-Borne Bacteria and Assessment of MALDI-TOF MS for the Identification of Field-Collected Immature Bed Bugs from Mauritania”
by Jacques Sevestre, Mohamed Aly Ould Lemrabott, Jean-Michel Bérenger, Adama Zan Diarra, Ali Ould Mohamed Salem Boukhary and Philippe Parola
Insects 2023, 14(1), 69; https://doi.org/10.3390/insects14010069

“Policies, Programs and Tools for Conservation and Sustainability in Tropical Landscapes” Guest Editors: Dr. Ramon Felipe Bicudo da Silva and Dr. James D.A. Millington Submission deadline: 22 October 2025	“Integrated Pest Management of Mosquitoes and Biting Flies” Guest Editors: Dr. Daniel L. Kline and Dr. Jerome A. Hogsette Submission deadline: 31 December 2025
“Perspectives in Tropical Climate Variability and Related Effects” Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Zhiping Wen, Prof. Dr. Xiuzhen Li and Dr. Yuanyuan Guo  Submission deadline: 31 December 2025	“Research on Global Health Economics and Policy” Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Abayomi Samuel Oyekale and Dr. Thonaeng Charity Molelekoa Submission deadline: 20 February 2026

We are pleased to share that Atmosphere (ISSN: 2073-4433) has received an increased CiteScore of 4.9 in June 2025. The CiteScore ranks the journal 82 out of 271 titles (Q2) in the “Environmental Science (miscellaneous)” category, an impressive achievement for a journal running in Volume 16.

You can find more statistics on our website.

The current CiteScores measure the average number of citations within a journal over a four-year window (2021–2024). The Scopus database provides a comprehensive suite of metrics that support informed publishing strategies, research evaluation and enable benchmarking of journal performance.