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30 May 2025
Meet Us Virtually at the 1st International Online Conference on Human Intelligence (IOCHI 2026), 25–26 March 2026

We are pleased to announce that the 1st International Online Conference on Human Intelligence (IOCHI 2026) is scheduled to take place virtually from 25 to 26 March 2026. The conference, organized by MDPI’s Journal of Intelligence (J. Intell., ISSN: 2079-3200, Impact Factor: 2.8), aims to gather important experts from around the world who are currently working in human intelligence and provide an online forum for sharing and exchanging knowledge.
For this upcoming event, we are proud to announce the following conference chair.
Conference Chair:
- Prof. Dr. Con Stough, Centre for Human Psychopharmacology, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia
Topics of Interest and Session Chairs:
S1. Theoretical Contributions and Measurement of Intelligence
- Session Chair: Dr. Damien Patrick Birney, School of Psychology, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
S2. Cross-Temporal Within- and Between-Individual Intelligence Changes
- Session Chair: Dr. Jakob Pietschnig, Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
S3. Social and Emotional Intelligence
- Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Con Stough, Centre for Human Psychopharmacology, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia.
S4. Approaches to Improving Intelligence
- Session Chair: Dr. David Giofre, Department of Educational Sciences, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy.
S5. Studies on Cognitive Processes
- Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Andreas Demetriou, Department of Psychology, University of Nicosia, Nicosia, Cyprus.
Conference Awards:
- Best Oral Presentation Award;
- Best Poster Award.
Prizes:
- CHF 200 (6 winners);
- A certificate celebrating this achievement (all winners).
Guide for Authors:
Please submit your abstract before 25 November 2025:
Please register before 23 March 2026:
For more information, you may refer to the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCHI2026?section=#instructions. Or contact us at iochi2026@mdpi.com.
We look forward to receiving your contribution to IOCHI 2026.
IOCHI 2026 Organizing Team
26 May 2025
MDPI’s Journal Cluster of Education and Psychology

Education and Psychology (EP) is a research and academic initiative dedicated to exploring how psychological principles can be critically applied to deepen understanding and guide responses for essential processes, challenges, and disparities within educational settings. By examining the psychological dimensions of teaching, learning, motivation, identity, and behavior, EP seeks to inform and improve educational policy, practice, and equity. The group’s work is grounded in the belief that understanding human development and cognition is essential for designing responsive and inclusive education systems.
MDPI’s cluster of education and psychology journals supports interdisciplinary research that connects theory with practical application. By integrating psychological perspectives into educational contexts and applying educational insights to psychological inquiry, this cluster promotes research that leads to tangible, real-world improvements for students, teachers, and educational systems. The overarching aim is to advance understanding, strengthen support structures, and achieve better outcomes for everyone working at the core of education.
The six participating journals include:
- Adolescents focuses on adolescent development and health sciences, more specifically psychology, psychiatry, mental health, physical health, education, and growth and development. Adolescents is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Laura Hayman (Department of Nursing, Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Boston, USA).
- Behavioral Sciences focuses on the intersection of psychiatry, neuroscience, psychology, cognitive and behavioral sciences, and behavioral biology. Behavioral Sciences is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Jerrell Cassady (Department of Educational Psychology, Ball State University, USA).
- Education Sciences focuses on technology-enhanced education, higher education, and educational psychology. It aims to synthesize information from disparate backgrounds, place research findings within a broad context, extend our methodological and theoretical understanding, and determine the likelihood of informing education policy and practice. Education Sciences is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Daniel Muijs (School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work, Queen's University Belfast, UK).
- Journal of Intelligence focuses on the study of human intelligence, including psychology in human learning and cognition in education (individual differences in intelligence, cognitive development, affect, motivation, self-regulation, and self-concept, as well as their role in learning; the study of memory, conceptual processes, individual differences, etc.). Journal of Intelligence is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Con Stough (Centre for Human Psychopharmacology, Swinburne University of Technology, Australia).
- Psychology International focuses on all aspects of psychology, including neuropsychology, clinical psychology, cognitive psychology, sports psychology, educational psychology, social psychology, psychometrics, and mental health. Psychology International is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Antonio Hernández-Mendo (Department of Social Psychology, Social Anthropology, Social Work and Social Services, Universidad de Málaga, Spain).
- Youth focuses on numerous issues of interest to the research community involving youth including mental health, education, social development, employment, and other social perspectives of youth and young adulthood. Youth is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Todd Michael Franke (Department of Social Welfare, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), USA).
Journals |
Launch Year |
Impact Factor (2023) |
CiteScore (2023) |
First Decision (median ) |
Acceptance to Publication (median ) |
APC (CHF) |
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2021 |
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1.3 |
40.5 |
5.4 |
1000 |
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2011 |
2.5 |
2.6 |
28.7 |
2.8 |
2200 |
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2011 |
2.5 |
4.8 |
29.8 |
3.8 |
1800 |
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2012 |
2.8 |
2.8 |
25.8 |
2.8 |
2600 |
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2019 |
/ |
/ |
16 |
6 |
1200 |
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2021 |
/ |
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38.3 |
5.8 |
1000 |
MDPI 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 and Special Issues:
- “Well-Being and Coping Strategies in Educational Psychology”;
- “Educational and Health Development of Children and Youths”;
- “Organized Out-of-School STEM Education”;
- “Digitally Assisted Interventions in Special Education for Promoting Psychological Health, and Well-Being”.
Selected Articles:
- “Prevalence of Early Sexual Debut among Young Adolescents in Ten States of the United States”;
- “Mechanisms Linking Social Media Use and Sleep in Emerging Adults in the United States”;
- “What Is the Impact of ChatGPT on Education? A Rapid Review of the Literature”;
- “Predicting Everyday Critical Thinking: A Review of Critical Thinking Assessments”;
- “Breaking Barriers: Unraveling the Connection between Mental Health Literacy, Attitudes towards Mental Illness, and Self-Stigma of Psychological Help-Seeking in University Students”;
- “Positive Psychology Interventions to Increase Self-Esteem, Self-Efficacy, and Confidence and Decrease Anxiety among Students with Dyslexia: A Narrative Review”.
21 May 2025
Meet Us at the Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association 2025 (APA 2025), 7–9 August 2025, Denver, USA

Conference: The Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association 2025
Organization: The American Psychological Association
Date: 7–9 August 2025
Place: Denver, USA
Booth: 141
The Annual Meeting of American Psychological Association is organized annually. The American Psychological Association is the largest scientific and professional organization of psychologists in the United States, with over 146,000 members, including scientists, educators, clinicians, consultants, and students.
APA 2025 will provide in-person engagement with professionals in psychology—including practitioners, researchers, scientists, academicians, students, and others—who are developing solutions to the challenges that they face within the field.
The following open access journals will be represented:
- J. Intell.;
- Sexes;
- Adolescents;
- Psychology International;
- EJIHPE;
- Youth;
- Behavioral Sciences;
- Education Sciences;
- Psychiatry International;
- Children;
- Healthcare;
- Social Sciences.
If you plan on attending this conference, please feel free to stop by our booth, 141. 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://convention.apa.org/.
15 May 2025
International Day of Families—“Family-Oriented Policies for Sustainable Development: Towards the Second World Summit for Social Development”, 15 May 2025

During the 1980s, the United Nations began focusing on issues related to the family. In 1993, the General Assembly decided in a resolution (A/RES/47/237) that 15 May of each year should be observed as the International Day of Families. This day provides an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to families and enhance knowledge of the social, economic, and demographic processes affecting families.
As the world prepares for the Second World Summit for Social Development in November 2025, the International Day of Families (IDF) will place a spotlight on the pivotal role of family-oriented policies in advancing sustainable development. Held under the theme “Family-Oriented Policies for Sustainable Development: Towards the Second World Summit for Social Development”, the event will highlight key insights from national and regional initiatives, emphasizing the role of families in achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
To commemorate this day, we invite you to explore a curation of insightful articles, journals, and Special Issues across various fields, including sociology, economics, education, and psychology. By sharing these findings, we hope to present an opportunity to strengthen common knowledge regarding poverty eradication, beneficial measures, and social inclusion.
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“Child Enjoyment and Parental Satisfaction with Autistic Children’s Participation in Active and Sedentary Activity Configurations”
by Danielle Salters, Samiya Sheiknur and Sara M. Scharoun Benson
Disabilities 2025, 5(1), 25; https://doi.org/10.3390/disabilities5010025
“Supporting Families to ‘Make the Most’ of the Relationship Between Their Companion Dogs and Their Children with Autism Spectrum Condition: A Qualitative Exploration of the ‘Family Dog Service’”
by Emily Shoesmith, Heidi Stevens, Selina Gibsone, Cari Miles, Hannah Beal, Kelly Jennings and Elena Ratschen
Behav. Sci. 2025, 15(2), 162; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs15020162
“Contextualised, Not Neoliberalised, Approaches to Families in Five Countries: Quality and Practice”
by Marg Rogers, Fabio Dovigo, Astrid Mus Rasmussen, Khatuna Dolidze and Laura Doan
Soc. Sci. 2024, 13(12), 695; https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci13120695
“Family Functioning and Cohesion Scale: Validation of a Short Instrument for the Assessment of Intrafamily Relations”
by Vagioula Tsoutsi and Dimitris Dikeos
Behav. Sci. 2024, 14(10), 969; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14100969
“Systematic Assessment of Family Service Barriers to Support Youth Engagement with Health and Social Care”
by Jeffrey Waid, Courtney Kutzler and Olivia Tomfohrde
Youth 2024, 4(3), 1364-1373; https://doi.org/10.3390/youth4030086
“Dementia Care Decisions, Caregiving Situations, and Formal Service Use in Korean Immigrant Families: A Qualitative Application of a Sociocultural Model”
by Yuri Jang, Hans Oh, Juyoung Park, Min-Kyoung Rhee, Nan Sook Park, Soondool Chung and Miyong T. Kim
Soc. Sci. 2024, 13(7), 378; https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci13070378
“Family Functioning and Internalizing and Externalizing Problems in Gifted Children”
by Maria Assunta Zanetti, Tommaso Trombetta, Luca Rollè and Carlo Marinoni
Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2024, 14(5), 1171-1181; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe14050077
“Family Functioning Styles and Exercise Addiction: Disengaged, Enmeshed, and Rigid Family Patterns Are Associated with Exercise Addiction”
by Alessio Gori, Eleonora Topino and Mark D. Griffiths
Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2024, 14(1), 148-163; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe14010010
“Family Dynamics in Colonial La Rioja: A Case Analysis of Five Generations”
by Jorge Hugo Villafañe
Genealogy 2023, 7(4), 94; https://doi.org/10.3390/genealogy7040094
“The Role of Family and Media Environment on Aggressive Behaviour in Bulgarian Schools”
by Yolanda Zografova and Ekaterina Evtimova Dimitrova
Societies 2023, 13(10), 222; https://doi.org/10.3390/soc13100222
“Adoption Is Stranger than Fiction” Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Gonda Van Steen Submission deadline: 1 September 2025 |
“Interventions Supporting Young Children with Developmental Differences and Their Families” Guest Editors: Dr. Megan Kunze, Dr. Stephanie Shire and Dr. Sara Schmitt Submission deadline: 28 January 2026 |
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13 May 2025
Empowering Academic Growth with MDPI: A Scientific Publishing Exchange at Toronto Metropolitan University, 15 May 2025

MDPI is excited to collaborate with Toronto Metropolitan University to host an engaging Scientific Publishing Workshop aimed at empowering scholars with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed in academic publishing. This workshop will delve into the key aspects of MDPI’s open access publishing framework, offering an in-depth exploration of journal selection, the editorial workflow, and the essentials of publication ethics. Participants will also gain practical advice on improving their scientific writing and effectively addressing reviewer comments, with guidance from an experienced professional. This session promises to equip attendees with valuable skills to elevate their publishing journey.
Workshop Highlights:
- Learn How to Better Write and Structure a Research Article;
- How to Choose Where to Publish Academic Work;
- How to Respond to Reviewer Comments;
- Reasons for Rejection During Pre-Check;
- How to Navigate Through Ethics and AI Use.
Date: 15 May 2025
Time: 12:00–1:30 p.m.
Venue: Toronto Metropolitan University
Program:
Speakers |
Program and Content |
Time |
Dr. Stephen Mora |
Introduction to MDPI |
12:00–12:05 p.m. |
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How to Write and Structure a Research Article |
12:05–12:45 p.m. |
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How to Respond to Reviewer Comments |
12:45–1:30 p.m. |
30 April 2025
MDPI INSIGHTS: The CEO's Letter #22 - 300 Journals in WoS, Norway & Sweden Consortiums, Self-citations

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
Over 300 MDPI Journals are Indexed in Web of Science
Indexing is essential to scholarly publishing as it promotes visibility and the impact of research. I’m excited to share that MDPI now has over 300 journals indexed in the Web of Science (WoS). This milestone reflects the work of our authors, editors, reviewers, and the entire MDPI staff, contributing to greater visibility and impact for open access research.
Publish with MDPI, publish with impact.
Having over 300 MDPI journals indexed in the Web of Science is more than a numbers game. It represents a recognition of the quality, consistency, and relevance of the research published in our journals. For the academic community, it reflects the growing trust in MDPI as a reputable publisher, leading the way in open access publishing.
A closer look at the achievement
Being indexed in the WoS nvolves meeting a list of quality criteria, including 24 quality benchmarks for ESCI journals.
For MDPI, rigorous editorial standards and scientific integrity are key. These enabled over 300 journals to pass the Web of Science quality criteria for indexing.
Here we share a blog post discussing the importance of this milestone for MDPI and open scholarly research. In this post, Constanze Schelhorn, Head of Indexing, at MDPI, and Giulia Stefenelli, Scientific Communications Lead, share their thoughts and insights on what this achievement means for our commitment to high-quality research.
“MDPI has a well-structured quality assurance framework that applies to all our journals. We also apply clear, standardized peer-review policies across our portfolio, ensuring transparency and consistency.” – Constanze Schelhorn, Head of Indexing
“This achievement is a step forward for Open Access research, reinforcing the mission to share scientific knowledge globally and facilitate research progress.” – Giulia Stefenelli, Scientific Communications Lead
Read the blog here: https://blog.mdpi.com/2025/04/03/300-mdpi-journals/
Looking to the future
This milestone is a testament to MDPI’s dedication to peer review, editorial excellence, and innovation in academic publishing. It highlights our role as leaders in open access publishing.
Personally, I see this as just the beginning. We will continue to support researchers, expand our contributions to scholarly communication, and push the boundaries of academic publishing.
Impactful Research
Nearly 920 partner institutions in MDPI’s Institutional Open Access Program
I’m pleased to share some exciting progress from MDPI's Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP), which now includes nearly 920 partner institutions worldwide. This is more than just a number. It reflects the growing trust and collaboration we’ve built with universities, libraries, and research organizations across the globe.
The IOAP offers institutions discounted Article Processing Charges (APCs), access to a dedicated institutional dashboard, and transparency throughout the publishing process.
Norway’s Sikt Consortium Renews national agreement with MDPI
MDPI has renewed its national agreement with the Sikt Consortium, which now supports 36 institutions across Norway. New partners, such as Kristiania University of Applied Sciences, join long-standing collaborators such as NTNU, the University of Bergen, and UiT, The Arctic University of Norway. The agreement promotes affordable, high-quality open access publishing through centralized APC funding, and reinforces Norway’s leadership in open science.
These agreements reflect MDPI’s mission to remove barriers to scientific publishing and make research freely available to all. By collaborating with national consortia and institutions, we advance the open access and strengthen our global network and collaborations.
Our IOAP Team
A big thank-you to our IOAP team for driving these important collaborations. Their work includes increasing MDPI’s visibility in scholarly communications, strengthening relationships with IOAP partners, and building trust with key stakeholders.
These efforts not only help researchers to publish their work openly and affordably but also reinforce MDPI’s position as a trusted leader in open access.
What are the benefits of MDPI’s IOAP?
For Authors: Researchers affiliated with IOAP partner institutions benefit from automatic discounts on APCs, Book Processing Charges (BPCs), JAMS, and Author Services across MDPI’s journals. The process is seamless as there is no need for codes or special applications. The publishing experience is smoother and more affordable, and centralized invoicing helps simplify the process, allowing authors to focus on their research rather than administration.
For Libraries: Participating libraries receive access to a dedicated institutional dashboard with live metadata on submissions from affiliated authors, past and present. They also benefit from flexible invoicing options (direct, collective, or prepayment) to help streamline administration, while clear, transparent agreements ensure that there are no hidden clauses or small print. Automated deposits into Institutional Repositories further reduce manual work, supporting libraries in their mission to advance open access and serve their research communities.
Inside MDPI
MDPI Self-citation study shows industry alignment
Earlier this month, Dr. Giulia Stefenelli and Dr. Enric Sayas published a thoughtful and transparent article on the ALPSP blog, presenting a self-citation analysis across MDPI’s 237 journals indexed in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR).
They found that MDPI's average self-citation rate in 2024 was 14.85%, well within industry norms and ranking 6th among the top ten publishers. Only 2.3% of MDPI journals were identified as outliers with high self-citation rates, compared to 4.7% among other leading publishers. An alternative approach, using weighted average by publication volume, shows MDPI’s self-citation rate rises from 14% to 19.7%, shifting our rank from 6th to 3rd. The study also shows that the impact of self-citation on journal quartile placement is minimal.
Read the full article on the ALPSP blog: https://blog.alpsp.org/2025/03/mdpi-self-citations-study-highlights.html
Why is this important?
As explained in the full article, the results “reinforce the fact that self-citations have minimal influence on MDPI journal rankings, emphasizing the integrity of editorial practices and the absence of any deliberate efforts to manipulate impact.”
Self-citation is a hot topic, and MDPI is sometimes unfairly singled out in this area. This analysis helps put some perspective to that narrative.
At MDPI, we are committed to transparency and to using data-driven insights to address common misconceptions about open access publishing. Our focus on self-citation reflects this commitment, and we plan to extend our efforts to other areas where the Gold OA model is often misunderstood.
About the authors
Dr. Giulia Stefenelli, Scientific Communications Lead, leverages her expertise in science communication, editorial processes, and Open Access (OA) promotion to address both institutional and country-specific challenges. She collaborates with teams across PR, Editorial Procedures, Institutional Partnerships, Research Integrity, AI and more, developing strategies to engage stakeholders, including policymakers, academics, and industry leaders. Her responsibilities include enhancing MDPI’s scientific network and promoting OA initiatives at events worldwide, supporting the efforts of various departments, and ensuring effective communication to both specialist and broader audiences.
Dr. Enric Sayas is a Business Analyst specializing in the integration of AI and Machine Learning in scientific publishing.
Within MDPI’s AI team, Enric combines his editorial expertise with his passion for AI to support the development of AI-driven solutions tailored to editorial needs, enhancing efficiency and improving decision-making.
Enric’s interests extend to data science methodologies applied to scientific publishing, as well as the broader impact of AI on open science, peer review, and the future of scientific publishing.
Coming Together for Science
Plants 2025: From Seeds to Food Security
Prof. Dr. Dilantha Fernando presenting at Plants 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
The MDPI Conference Plants 2025: From Seeds to Food Security took place in Barcelona, Spain, from 31 March to 2 April 2025.
It was chaired by Editor-in-Chief of MDPI journal Plants (Q1 journal); Prof. Dr. Dilantha Fernando from the University of Manitoba, in Canada, and Section Editor-in-Chief of Plants; Dr. Fermín Morales from Instituto de Agrobiotecnología (IdAB) – CSIC, in Spain; and Prof. Dr. Oscar Vicente from Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) in Spain.
The conference brought plant scientists together to discuss innovations in sustainable agriculture, crop improvement, and environmental conservation.
With the global population projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, the conference addressed key challenges such as food security, climate change, and sustainable agroecosystems through keynote talks and seven specialized sessions.
The conference gathered 111 attendees from 36 different countries, featuring 1 keynote speaker, 9 invited speakers, and 41 selected talks, along with 56 posters. The event received just over 200 submissions and 102 accepted abstracts.
From insightful talks, engaging poster sessions and engaging networking moments, Plants 2025 was a special experience. You can relive the highlights from the Plants 2025 conference here with our after movie!
Awards
Four awards were presented at the conclusion of the conference, sponsored by the journal Plants: two Best Poster Awards (€250 each) and two Best Oral Presentation Awards (€300 each).
Plants 2025 Conference Team
The Plants 2025 Conference was organized by colleagues from MDPI’s Conference Team: Ana Sanchis (Conference Manager), Cédric Spinnler (Senior Conference Organizer), Raquel Sellès (Conference Organizer) and Laura Perez (Conference Assistant).
Upcoming event
5–7 May 2025
The 2nd International Electronic Conference on Metals
Location: Online event (Central European Summer Time)
As one of the pillar technologies that support the development of modern society and metallurgy, IECME 2025 will present the state-of-the-art of Metallurgy and Metals.
Find more upcoming MDPI events here.
Closing Thoughts
Swedish consortium renews partnership with MDPI
I’m pleased to share that MDPI has renewed its national partnership with Sweden’s Bibsam Consortium. This is a continued commitment to advancing open access publishing and supporting Sweden’s vision for fully open research.
Under this renewed agreement, 22 leading institutions including KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm University, Linnaeus University, and Linköping University, will continue to benefit from MDPI’s IOAP. This provides discounts on APCs and a more streamlined, researcher-friendly publishing experience.
MDPI and Bibsam renew national agreement for Sweden
“With robust backing from national open science guidelines, Sweden’s open-access landscape is rapidly advancing,” says Becky Castellon, institutional partnerships manager at MDPI.
“In fact, fewer than 15% of all Swedish research outputs were locked behind paywalls in 2023. We are passionate about the positive impact our ongoing partnership with the Bibsam Consortium will have on Swedish research, paving the way for ground-breaking developments and a more inclusive, open scientific community. Through flexible solutions and tailored policies, we enable institutions to prioritize research, foster innovation, and enhance accessibility, driving the shift to full open access.”
Recent MDPI IOAP Consortium signings from 2025:
- The UK’s Jisc Consortium extended its national agreement, continuing support for more than 60 institutions across the UK.
- Switzerland’s CSAL (Consortium of Swiss Academic Libraries) renewed its agreement, continuing our collaboration with top institutions such as ETH Zurich and EPFL Lausanne.
- In Germany, we signed a new national agreement with ZB MED that includes over 100 universities and research institutions, with 78 institutions joining under a central or flat-fee model to simplify APC coverage.
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG
30 April 2025
Announcing the Award Committee for the 2024 Tu Youyou Award
We are honored to introduce the award committee for the 2024 Tu Youyou Award, composed of distinguished scientists from around the world whose research covers diverse areas of natural product chemistry, pharmacognosy, and drug discovery. Their broad expertise and pioneering contributions have significantly advanced medicinal and natural products research.
Through their collective insights, rigorous evaluation, the committee has carefully selected this year’s award recipients, recognizing exceptional achievements in the field.
We sincerely thank these distinguished scholars for their efforts and dedication to upholding the standards of the Tu Youyou Award. Below is the list of committee members. For more information about the Tu Youyou Award, please visit https://tuyouyouprize.org/.
Chair:
![]() Prof. Dr. A. Douglas Kinghorn Ohio State University, USA |
Prof. Dr. A. Douglas Kinghorn is a leading expert in pharmacognosy and natural products research. He is recognized for his key contributions to discovering bioactive compounds from plants, especially in anticancer, cancer chemopreventive, and substances with a sweet taste and taste-modifying agents. His prolific contributions include over 590 peer-reviewed works and book chapters and edited or co-edited 40 scientific volumes. |
![]() Prof. Angelo Fontana University of Naples “Federico II”, Italy |
Angelo Fontana is a Professor of Organic Chemistry at the University of Naples “Federico II” in Italy and serves as Director of the Institute of Biomolecular Chemistry at the National Research Council (CNR). His research focuses on bioactive small molecules derived from marine eukaryotes, with a particular interest on their pharmaceutical applications in immunology and oncology. He also explores their potential as molecular tools for probing and modulating complex biological systems. Prof. Fontana is a co-founder of BioSEArch SRL and has been recognized with numerous grants and honors, including the Apivita Award from the Phytochemical Society of Europe. |
![]() Prof. Binghe Wang Georgia State University, USA |
Prof. Binghe Wang’s lab works on drug design, drug delivery, click chemistry, chemical biology, new diagnostics, and gaseous signaling molecules such as carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulfide. His interdisciplinary research supports advances in cancer, infectious diseases, organ protection, inflammation, and other areas. |
![]() Dr. Diana Pinto University of Aveiro, Portugal |
Dr. Diana Pinto, an Associate Professor at the University of Aveiro, specializes in organic synthesis of bioactive heterocyclic compounds, sustainable catalysis (organo-, heterogeneous, and biocatalysis), and natural product research, including isolation, characterization, and total synthesis. |
![]() Prof. Hideaki Kakeya Kyoto University, Japan |
Prof. Hideaki Kakeya conducts cutting-edge research in chemical biology, high-throughput screening, and biosynthesis of bioactive natural products for system chemotherapy and other therapeutic applications. |
![]() Dr. RuAngelie Edrada-Ebel University of Strathclyde, UK |
Prof. RuAngelie Edrada-Ebel heads the Natural Products Metabolomics Group (NPMG), specializing in marine natural products discovery and metabolomics-driven drug development. A recognized expert in bioactive metabolites, she collaborates with industry and academia to address antimicrobial resistance and sustainable bioprospecting. She serves on the Editorial Board of Marine Drugs and holds two patents in the field. |
![]() Prof. Thomas Prisinzano University of Kentucky, USA |
Prof. Thomas Prisinzano combines medicinal and natural product chemistry to explore neurotransmitter systems and develop treatments for drug abuse and pain. He has received several prestigious awards, including the Innovator Award from the College on Problems of Drug Dependence. |
![]() Prof. Wei Li University of Tennessee Health Science Center, USA |
A distinguished professor and Director of the Drug Discovery Center, Prof. Wei Li is also the founder of SEAK Therapeutics, and the 2025 Chair-Elect of the Drug Discovery and Development Division of the American Society of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET). His work focuses on medicinal chemistry and small molecule drug discovery, with over 200 publications and 15 issued US patents. |
30 April 2025
Richard DiMarchi and Rolf Müller Share the 2024 Tu Youyou Award

We are pleased to announce that the 2024 Tu Youyou Award has been conferred upon Richard DiMarchi and Rolf Müller, in recognition of their significant contributions to natural products chemistry and medicinal chemistry.
![]() Richard DiMarchi Indiana University, USA |
Prof. Richard DiMarchi is a Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Gill Chair in Biomolecular Sciences at Indiana University, USA. He is a member of the National Academy of Medicine and the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Dr. DiMarchi is a former Group Vice President at Eli Lilly and later at Novo Nordisk. He is recognized for his contributions to the discovery and development of rDNA-derived Humulin®, Humalog®, rGlucagon®, and Forteo®. His academic research has broadened the understanding of glucagon and incretin physiology and pioneered the discovery of single-molecule multi-mechanism agonists for the treatment of diabetes and obesity. The central element to success has been the chemical vision and technology to install within single molecules simultaneous agonism at related G-protein coupled receptors, coupled to the counter-intuitive discovery that glucagon and GIP agonism could synergize the therapeutic efficacy of GLP-1. These peptides and their conceptual approach have transformed the management of excessive body weight to a condition comparable to how hypertension, adult-onset diabetes, and excess cholesterol are medicinally managed. |
“Professor DiMarchi was recognized by the 2024 Tu Youyou Award Committee members as being an exceptional leader in the medicinal chemistry of peptides and proteins of natural origin, and as a pioneer in the field of chemical biotechnology. His very important discoveries have led to breakthroughs in new drugs related to the therapy of diabetes and obesity. He has been named as an inventor on a very large number of patents, and he has had initially a highly successful scientific and administrative career in industry, which was followed by over two decades in academia as a distinguished professor.” —Prof. Dr. A. Douglas Kinghorn, Chair of the Award Committee |
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![]() Rolf Müller Helmholtz Institute for Pharmaceutical Research Saarland (HIPS), Germany; Helmholtz Centre for Infections Research (HZI), Germany; Saarland University, Germany |
Prof. Rolf Müller is the Founding and Managing Director of the Helmholtz Institute for Pharmaceutical Research Saarland (HIPS) and Professor of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology at Saarland University, Germany. Having received his training from the University of Bonn, he held research positions at the University of Washington, USA, and Braunschweig University of Technology, Germany, prior to his appointment as professor to Saarland University. His laboratory has dedicated itself to the exploration of bacterial natural-product biosynthetic pathways for more than 20 years and has extensive experience in working with myxobacteria and other microbial producer strains. Starting from the isolation and characterization of new microorganisms, the scope of work includes microbiology-, biotechnology-, bioinformatics-, and chemistry-based approaches to exploit these isolates as sources of new drugs with a special focus on novel anti-infectives. Müller and his team apply a variety of state-of-the-art analytical methods and biological assays to perform biological and chemical characterizations of the identified compounds. Prof. Müller has received several awards, including the prestigious Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize, the PHOENIX Pharmacy Research Award, the DECHEMA Prize, and the Inhoffen Medal, as well as being an elected member of acatech, Leopoldina, and the German Academy of Sciences and Literature. |
“The 2024 Tu Youyou Award Committee members were highly impressed by the truly outstanding past and ongoing contributions of Professor Müller in both microbial natural products isolation chemistry and in biosynthesis, as well as in the development of lead compounds for their potential in treating human diseases, through his global connections with various major funding agencies. He is also a dedicated teacher who has trained numerous graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, and he has lectured on his research in countries all over the world.” —Prof. Dr. A. Douglas Kinghorn, Chair of the Award Committee |
The achievements of Richard DiMarchi and Rolf Müller highlight the transformative impact of natural products chemistry and medicinal chemistry. We congratulate them and invite the global academic community and public to join us in celebrating their significant contributions.
2024 Award Committee
Committee Chair:
- Prof. Dr. A. Douglas Kinghorn, Ohio State University, USA.
Committee Members (listed in alphabetical order):
- Prof. Angelo Fontana, University of Naples “Federico II”, Italy;
- Prof. Binghe Wang, Georgia State University, USA;
- Dr. Diana Pinto, University of Aveiro, Portugal;
- Prof. Hideaki Kakeya, Kyoto University, Japan;
- Dr. RuAngelie Edrada-Ebel, University of Strathclyde, UK;
- Prof. Thomas Prisinzano, University of Kentucky, USA
- Prof. Wei Li, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, USA.
About the Tu Youyou Award:
The 2024 Tu Youyou Award includes a total monetary prize of 100,000 Swiss Francs and a medal for each recipient. Established in 2016 to honor the pioneering spirit of Nobel laureate Tu Youyou, the Tu Youyou Award is an international award honoring exceptional scholars dedicated to the fields of natural products chemistry and medicinal chemistry.
For further information about the award and the winners, please visit the Tu Youyou Award website.
28 April 2025
World Day for Safety and Health at Work, 28 April 2025

The World Day for Safety and Health at Work, observed annually on 28 April, is a global initiative by the International Labour Organization (ILO) to promote safe and healthy working environments. This day emphasizes the importance of preventing workplace accidents, injuries, and occupational diseases by encouraging strong safety policies, risk management, and adherence to international labor standards. It serves as a reminder that workplace safety is a fundamental right and highlights the need for global collaboration between governments, employers, and workers to create sustainable and secure working conditions. By raising awareness and fostering a culture of prevention, this day helps reduce workplace hazards, enhance productivity, and protect workers' well-being worldwide.
We invite you to explore our selected articles, Special Issues and journals which span fields such as occupational health and workplace psychology, medical and healthcare research, public and environmental health, psychology and well-being, biotechnology and health sciences and occupational safety and risk management.
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“Harnessing Gut Microbiota for Biomimetic in Innovations in Health and Biotechnology”
by Ana Isabel Beltrán-Velasco and Vicente Javier Clemente-Suárez
Biomimetics 2025, 10(2), 73; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics10020073
“Lost Work Due to Burn-Related Disability in a US Working Population”
by Jacob M. Dougherty, Hannan A. Maqsood, Christopher J. Rittle, Eva S. Blake, Zhaohui Fan, Bryant W. Oliphant, Mark R. Hemmila and Naveen F. Sangji
Eur. Burn J. 2024, 5(4), 464-473; https://doi.org/10.3390/ebj5040041
“Understanding the Second Victim Phenomenon Among Healthcare Workers in an Italian Hospital”
by Raffaella Sedile, Antonella Zizza, Luca Bastiani, Eugenia Carluccio, Marinella Marrazzi, Tommaso Bellandi and Giorgio O. Spagnolo
Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2024, 14(12), 3073-3086; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe14120201
“Characterising the Chemical Composition of Bushfire Smoke and Implications for Firefighter Exposure in Western Australia”
by Kiam Padamsey, Adelle Liebenberg, Ruth Wallace and Jacques Oosthuizen
Fire 2024, 7(11), 388; https://doi.org/10.3390/fire7110388
“Working Conditions for Burns Resident Doctors—Better Now than Ever?”
by Grant Coleman, Toby Austin, James F. Forrest and Sarah E. Bache
Eur. Burn J. 2024, 5(4), 309-320; https://doi.org/10.3390/ebj5040029
“Examining Management and Employees’ Perceptions of Occupational Heat Exposure and the Effectiveness of a Heat Stress Prevention Intervention on Safety and Well-Being among Natural Gas Construction Workers: A Qualitative Field-Based Study”
by Muinat Abolore Idris, Christine Markham, Kristina D. Mena and William B. Perkison
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2024, 21(9), 1255; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21091255
“Imbalance between Employees and the Organisational Context: A Catalyst for Workplace Bullying Behaviours in Both Targets and Perpetrators”
by Gülüm Özer and Jordi Escartín
Behav. Sci. 2024, 14(9), 751; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14090751
“Occupational Health, Psychosocial Risks and Prevention Factors in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and Other Populations: A Narrative Review”
by António Oliveira, Henrique Pereira and Felipe Alckmin-Carvalh
Societies 2024, 14(8), 136; https://doi.org/10.3390/soc14080136
“Assessing the Relationship between Physical Activity and Depression in Lawyers and Law Professionals: A Cross-Sectional Study”
by Chapman Cox, Matthew S. These and Joseph A. Allen
Merits 2024, 4(3), 238-250; https://doi.org/10.3390/merits4030017
“Unlocking the Transformative Potential of Outdoor Office Work—A Constructivist Grounded Theory Study”
by Charlotte Petersson Troije, Ebba Lisberg Jensen, David Redmalm and Lena Wiklund Gustin
Challenges 2024, 15(2), 25; https://doi.org/10.3390/challe15020025
“Association between Workplace Bullying, Job Stress, and Professional Quality of Life in Nurses: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”
by Petros Galanis, Ioannis Moisoglou, Aglaia Katsiroumpa and Maria Mastrogianni
Healthcare 2024, 12(6), 623; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12060623
“Life Satisfaction, Courage, and Career Adaptability in a Group of Italian Workers”
by Sara Santilli, Isabella Valbusa, Barbara Rinaldi and Maria Cristina Ginevra
Soc. Sci. 2024, 13(2), 106; https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci13020106
“COVID-19’s Impact on Medical Staff Wellbeing: Investigating Trauma and Resilience in a Longitudinal Study—Are Doctors Truly Less Vulnerable Than Nurses?”
by Joseph Mendlovic, Idan Haklay, Roxanne Elliott and Mooli Lahad
Trauma Care 2023, 3(3), 185-201; https://doi.org/10.3390/traumacare3030018
“Job Satisfaction and Mental Health of Workers: Second Edition” Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Vincenza Capone Submission deadline: 31 January 2026 |
“Job Stress and Burnout: Emerging Issues in Today’s Workplace” Guest Editors: Dr. Adrian Garcia Selva and Prof. Dr. Beatriz Martin del Rio Submission deadline: 31 December 2025 |
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“Workplace Health and Wellbeing” Guest Editor: Dr. Abigail Morris Submission deadline: 10 October 2025 |
“Industrial Fires and Explosions: Risk Assessment, Prevention, Detection, Mitigation and Impact” Guest Editors: Dr. Tomasz Jarosz and Dr. Agnieszka Stolarczyk Submission deadline: 30 September 2025 |
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“Recent Advances in Wearable Bioelectronics in Healthcare/Medical Devices” | “Occupational Health and Prevention of Work-Related Diseases” |
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“Organizational Strategies to Combat Workplace Bullying and Foster Inclusion” | “Positive Resources to Promote Well Being in Educational and Work Contexts and in Career Trajectories” |
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21 April 2025
World Creativity and Innovation Day—“Creativity and Innovation in Problem–Solving”, 21 April 2025

World Creativity and Innovation Day, celebrated annually on 21 April, underscores the vital role of creativity and innovation in driving sustainable development and economic progress. In an era where technological advancements and creative problem-solving shape industries and societies, harnessing diverse perspectives and ideas is essential for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In recognition of World Creativity and Innovation Day, MDPI highlights the importance of fostering innovation across various disciplines, from business and behavioral sciences to the arts and knowledge management. Through open access publishing, MDPI ensures that pioneering research on creativity, entrepreneurship, and emerging technologies is widely accessible to practitioners, policymakers, and global audiences. By sharing innovative breakthroughs and showcasing interdisciplinary solutions, MDPI seeks to inspire collaboration and creative thinking to address global challenges and fuel sustainable development. Together, we celebrate the power of human creativity to transform the world.

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“A DEMATEL Based Approach for Evaluating Critical Success Factors for Knowledge Management Implementation: Evidence from the Tourism Accommodation Sector”
by Natalia Chatzifoti, Panos T. Chountalas, Konstantina K. Agoraki and Dimitrios A. Georgakellos
Knowledge 2025, 5(1), 2; https://doi.org/10.3390/knowledge5010002
“Driving Digital Transformation in Lima’s SMEs: Unveiling the Role of Digital Competencies and Organizational Culture in Business Success”
by Lorena Espina-Romero, Raquel Chafloque-Céspedes, Jorge Izaguirre Olmedo, Rossmery Albarran Taype and Angélica Ochoa-Díaz
Adm. Sci. 2025, 15(1), 19; https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci15010019
“Social Skills and Creativity as Elements That Enhance Resilience in Adolescence”
by Alba González Moreno and María del Mar Molero Jurado
Behav. Sci. 2024, 14(12), 1158; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14121158
“Destroying Vision, Destroying Hearing: Sergei Kuriokhin and Arkady Dragomoshchenko”
by Evgeny Pavlov
Arts 2024, 13(6), 181; https://doi.org/10.3390/arts13060181
“A Change Management View on Technology Adoption in Hotel Organizations: A Review and a Conceptual Framework”
by Francis Albert R. Somera and Krassie Petrova
Businesses 2024, 4(4), 791–811; https://doi.org/10.3390/businesses4040043
“Forecasting Hydropower with Innovation Diffusion Models: A Cross-Country Analysis”
by Farooq Ahmad, Livio Finos and Mariangela Guidolin
Forecasting 2024, 6(4), 1045–1064; https://doi.org/10.3390/forecast6040052
“Transforming Agricultural Productivity with AI-Driven Forecasting: Innovations in Food Security and Supply Chain Optimization”
by Sambandh Bhusan Dhal and Debashish Kar
Forecasting 2024, 6(4), 925–951; https://doi.org/10.3390/forecast6040046
“The Creative Impulse: Innovation and Emulation in the Role of the Egyptian Artist during the New Kingdom—Unusual Details from Theban Funerary Art”
by Inmaculada Vivas Sainz
Arts 2024, 13(3), 109; https://doi.org/10.3390/arts13030109
“Creativity as a Positive Factor in the Adolescence Stage: Relations with Academic Performance, Stress and Self-Esteem”
by Alba González Moreno and María del Mar Molero Jurado
Behav. Sci. 2023, 13(12), 997; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs13120997
“From Knowledge to Wisdom: Looking beyond the Knowledge Hierarchy”
by Constantin Bratianu and Ruxandra Bejinaru
Knowledge 2023, 3(2), 196–214; https://doi.org/10.3390/knowledge3020014
“Innovation and Technology in Hospitality Sector: Outcome and Performance”
by Francisco-Jose Molina-Castillo, Angel-Luis Meroño-Cerdán, Carolina Lopez-Nicolas and Laura Fernandez-Espinar
Businesses 2023, 3(1), 198–219; https://doi.org/10.3390/businesses3010014
“Digital Transformation: Inevitable Change or Sizable Opportunity? The Strategic Role of HR Management in Industry 4.0”
by Teresa Galanti, Clara De Vincenzi, Ilaria Buonomo and Paula Benevene
Adm. Sci. 2023, 13(2), 30; https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci13020030
