Announcements

The 2024 International Conference of the Korean Society for Molecular and Cellular Biology will be held from 8 to 11 October 2024, in Jeju, Republic of Korea. The conference is organized by the Korean Society for Molecular and Cellular Biology, and promises a rich tapestry of scholarly exchange across various disciplines within biological and biomedical sciences.

The conference will feature four top keynote speakers in the field of life sciences, including two Nobel Prize winners, and scientists from more than thirty countries around the world participating in more than twenty scientific sessions on a variety of topics. The agenda includes symposiums showcasing pioneering research in life sciences, dedicated sessions for young academics, such as graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and research professors, and a Bio Job Fair.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:

• International Journal of Molecular Sciences;
• Antioxidants;
• Biophysica;
• Current Issues in Molecular Biology;
• Kinases and Phosphatases;
• Metabolites;
• Microorganisms;
• Proteomes;
• Bioengineering;
• Biomedicines;
• BioMed;
• Biomolecules;
• Cancers;
• Genes;
• Journal of Molecular Pathology;
• Organoids;
• Plants;
• Non-Coding RNA;
• Sci;
• Journal of Fungi.

If you are attending this conference, please feel free to start an online conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person at booth #99 and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following link: https://www.ksmcb.or.kr/icksmcb2024/main.html.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Bioengineering (ISSN: 2306-5354, CiteScore: 4.0), an international, scientific, peer-reviewed, open access journal focused on the science and technology of bioengineering that is published monthly online by MDPI. Its aim is to encourage scientists to publish their experimental and theoretical results in as much detail as possible. All aspects of bioengineering are welcomed, from theoretical concepts to education and applications.

Since the establishment of Bioengineering in 2014, the journal has published over 3800 papers, including more than 695 that have been cited at least 10 times. During the past 10 years, Bioengineering has significantly contributed to scientific advancements in the field of bioengineering.

We would like to express our sincerest gratitude to our readers, innumerable authors, anonymous peer reviewers, editors, and everyone who has worked for the journal, for your outstanding work in fostering the vision and supporting the mission of our journal. Without your support, we would never have achieved this significant milestone.

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Bioengineering, we are arranging events and the release of special content. We hope that you will be able to join us in this celebration. For more information about our anniversary events, please visit: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/bioengineering/anniversary.

If you have any questions, suggestions, or recommendations, please do not hesitate to contact [email protected].

Bioengineering Editorial Office

Established in 1968, the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) is a professional society for students, faculty, researchers, and industry professionals in biomedical engineering.

The mission of BMES is to promote a collaborative and inclusive community to advance human health through education, discovery, and translation, which drives our research and educational initiatives, including webinars, chapter programs, and meetings. BMES has more than 6,800 members who share a vision of health and wellness for all through engineering innovation and a steadfast commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

In addition, BMES shares scientific information to inspire the up-and-coming generation through four scientific journals, three special interest groups, and collaboration with other scientific societies to elevate the visibility and significant impact that the biomedical engineering community has worldwide as the thought-leaders behind the future of human health.

The 2025 BMES CMBE Conference will take place on 3–6 January 2025, in Carlsbad, CA. The theme is “Cell Engineering for Mechanomedicine and Rejuvenation”.

Conference-related submissions can be submitted to the following Special Issue, which will be granted a 20% discount: “New Sight of Vascular Engineering and Biomaterials: Updates and Future Directions”.

More details about the conference can be accessed at the following link: https://www.bmes.org/cmbe2025.

MDPI’s Young Investigator Awards recognize promising early career scientists, acknowledge their contributions, and foster collaboration within the scientific community. We are proud to announce the recipients for 2023, who were carefully selected by the journals’ esteemed Award Evaluation Committee.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the 79 winners of MDPI’s 2023 Young Investigator Awards for their excellent contributions in their research field. We look forward to seeing these rising stars continue to contribute to the advancement of science.

MDPI will continue to support and recognize the academic community. To explore details about the awardees by field, please visit the individual pages listed below:

Congratulations to all the winners for their exceptional contributions and dedication to advancing scientific research.

About MDPI Awards:
To support the academic community, particularly young researchers, and to enhance communication among scientists, MDPI journals regularly offer various awards to researchers in specific fields. These awards, serving as a source of inspiration and recognition, help to elevate the profiles of talented individuals who have made outstanding achievements and are making significant contributions to advancements in their respective fields.

To find out more about MDPI awards, please click here.

Conference: 2024 BMES Annual Meeting
Date: 23–26 October 2024
Location: Baltimore, USA

MDPI will be attending the 2024 BMES Annual Meeting as an exhibitor. We welcome researchers from different backgrounds to visit and share their latest ideas with us.

Established in 1968, the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) is a professional society for students, faculty, researchers, and industry professionals in the field of biomedical engineering. The conference aspect covers cancer treatment, heart disease, women’s health, global health disparities, and more. The meeting allows members to advocate for their innovative solutions, demonstrating their commitment to our society’s core value of health equity for all individuals. The Biomedical Engineering Society is governed by the BMES Board of Directors, and this board is elected from members of the society.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:

• Bioengineering;
• Sensors;
• Biomedicines;
• Biomechanics;
• Micromachines;
• Technologies;
• Applied Sciences;
• BioChem;
• BioTech;
• CIMB.

If you are planning to attend the above conference, please do not hesitate to start an online conversation with us before visiting. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://www.bmes.org/bmes2024.

MDPI will be attending the Materials Science and Engineering Congress 2024, which will be held from 24 to 26 September 2024 in Darmstadt, Germany. This event is organized by the German Society for Materials Science (DGM), which is the largest scientific and technical society in the field of materials science and engineering in Germany.

The areas of focus for the conference include the following:

• Biomaterials;
• Characterization;
• Digital transformation;
• Functional materials, surfaces and devices;
• Circular materials;
• Modeling and simulation;
• Processing and synthesis;
• Structural materials.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:

• Materials;
• Molecules;
• Polymers;
• Inorganics;
• Symmetry;
• Membranes;
• Crystals;
• Bioengineering;
• Surfaces;
• JFB;
• Metals;
• Micromachines;
• Polysaccharides;
• Chemistry;
• Compounds;
• Organics;
• Macromol;
• Solids;
• Catalysts.

If you are planning to attend the above conference, please feel free to stop by our booth. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person to answer any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following link: https://dgm.de/mse/2024/.

In May, MDPI Romania held three author training sessions – one endorsing an external event and two stand-alone sessions.

The National Session of Scientific Student Communications took place at Technical University Cluj on 17 and 18 May 2024. MDPI Romania sponsored this event and contributed an author training session on the production of research papers and case study analyses. JRS Norbert Kiss gave a presentation called The World of Open Access to explain different open access publishing models and the benefits of open access publishing. His presentation highlighted the impact of open access publishing on scientific progress and innovation.

On 29 May 2024, MDPI Romania hosted an author training session for Ph.D. students, early career researchers, and professors at the Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy. In collaboration with Prof. Andreea Arsene, JRS Ioana Paunescu prepared two presentations: The Steps of the Publishing Process and Elaboration of a Peer Review Report. In her first presentation, she delved into MDPI’s history and mission, MDPI’s editorial process, and MDPI journals of various scopes that are accepting submissions. Her second presentation outlined the types of peer review, the contents of a peer review report by an MDPI reviewer, and the responsibilities of an MDPI reviewer.

MDPI Romania also hosted an author training session at the Iasi University of Life Sciences on 29 May 2024. JRSs Laurentiu Preda and Cosmin Artan gave four presentations: Efficient Writing of an ISI-Indexed Scientific Article, Benefits of Publishing in the Open Access Model, Various Methods of Open Access Publishing, and MDPI Guide for the Article Review Process. The first three presentations offered guidance on how to improve academic writing, the fourth focused on how to write peer review reports. A highly interactive discussion followed the presentations, during which the JRSs provided extensive answers to attendees’ questions.

MDPI is grateful for all the attendees, speakers, and organizers involved in these events. Through their enthusiasm and dedication, these events were great successes.

MDPI will be attending the 36th EUROSENSORS conference, which will be held from 1 to 4 September 2024 in Debrecen, Hungary.

EUROSENSORS is a series of highly successful conferences that began in Cambridge in 1987 and that has been the only European forum to cover the entire field of sensors, actuators, microsystems and nanosystems. It is the leading European conference devoted to the advancement of high technologies in the aforementioned fields, providing an excellent opportunity to bring together scientists and engineers from academia, research centres, national research institutes and companies to present and discuss the latest results in these fields.

For more than 35 years, the EUROSENSORS Conference was the largest European forum for scientists and engineers from academia, research institutes and companies, and especially for students to present and discuss the latest trends and results in Sensors, actuators, micro- and nanosystems. EUROSENSORS attracts more than 500 participants every year, mainly from Europe but also from abroad.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:

• Sensors;
• Biosensors;
• Electronics;
• Micromachines;
• Nanoenergy Advances;
• Actuators;
• Analytica;
• Biomimetics;
• Drones;
• Fibers;
• JLPEA;
• Nanomanufacturing;
• Photonics;
• Robotics;
• Technologies;
• Bioengineering;
• Chemosensors;
• JETA;
• Telecom.

If you are planning to attend the conference, please feel free to stop by our booth (#13) and 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, please visit the following link: https://eurosensors2024.eu/.

The 8th China-Europe Symposium on Biomaterials in Regenerative Medicine will be held from 15 to 18 September 2024, in Nuremberg, Germany. The conference is organized by Chinese Society for Biomaterials (CSBM) and European Society for Biomaterials (ESB).

Topics include the following:

• Advanced metallic biomaterials;
• Natural and synthetic polymers;
• Bioceramics in regenerative medicine;
• Advanced biocomposites;
• Multi-functional hydrogels;
• Nanomaterials and nanomedicine;
• Biomaterials for bone regeneration;
• Biomaterials for cartilage regeneration;
• Biomaterials for nerve regeneration;
• Vascular regeneration biomaterials;
• Biomaterials in cancer microenvironment;
• Marine biomaterials;
• Biomaterials surfaces and interfaces;
• Characterization and assessment of biomaterials;
• Bio-imaging and molecular probe;
• Cardiovascular biomaterials;
• Dental biomaterials;
• Biomaterials for drug delivery systems;
• Biomaterials for in vitro disgnostics.

The following MDPI journals will be represented in the conference:

• Journal of Functional Biomaterials;
• Gels;
• Bioengineering;
• Fibers;
• Journal of Composites Science;
• Materials;
• Macromol;
• Coatings;
• Pharmaceutics.

If you are attending this conference, please feel free to start a conversation with us by contacting us online. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person at a booth and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following link: https://www.cesb2024.org/.

Five new journals covering multiple subjects have launched their inaugural issue in June 2024. We are excited to be able to share with you the newest research rooted in the value of open access.

We would like to express our deepest appreciation to all the Editorial Board Members and each journal will ensure its high-quality output using excellent editorial and rigorous peer review processes, to ensure that the articles achieve high impact and visibility.

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

Journal	Founding Editor-in-Chief	Journal Topics (Selected)
	Prof. Dr. Marco Ranucci, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, Italy | Editorial | view inaugural issue	anaesthetic medications; blood and fluid management; pain management; critical care; critical illness | view journal scope | submit an article
	Dr. Giovanni E. Cacciamani, University of Southern California, USA | Editorial | view inaugural issue	surgical/procedural complications; complications; perioperative adverse events; postoperative adverse events | view journal scope | submit an article
	Prof. Dr.  Gassan Hodaifa, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Spain | Editorial | view inaugural issue	laboratory management; laboratory safety; protective equipment; laboratory problems and challenges; laboratory Innovation | view journal scope | submit an article
	Prof. Dr. Jan S. Suchodolski, Texas A&M University, USA | Editorial | view inaugural issue	companion animals health and disease; veterinary care and nutrition; genetics and genomics; behavior and welfare; human-animal relations | view journal scope | submit an article
	Prof. Dr. Pierfrancesco De Paola, University of Naples Federico II, Italy | Editorial | view inaugural issue	real estate appraisal; economic and financial valuation of real estate projects; sustainable real estate; housing and urban economics | view journal scope | submit an article

We wish to thank everyone who has supported the development of open access publishing. You are welcome to send an application here, or contact the New Journal Committee ([email protected]) if you would like to create more new journals.

The 11th WACBE World Congress on Bioengineering will be held from 4 to 7 August 2024, in Hong Kong, China. The conference is organized by the World Association for Chinese Biomedical Engineers (WACBE) and hosted by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Topics include the following:

• AI and data sciences in biomedical engineering;
• biomaterials, tissues engineering and regenerative medicine;
• biomedical imaging, signal processing, and health informatics;
• biomechanics, sports science, and rehabilitation;
• biosensors, bionanotechnology and medical devices;
• cellular, genomic and biomolecular engineering;
• innovation, translation and entrepreneurship.

The following MDPI journals will be represented in the conference:

• Bioengineering;
• BioChem;
• BioMed;
• Biomimetics;
• Life.

If you are attending this conference, please feel free to start a conversation with us by contacting us online. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person at a booth and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following link: https://www.wacbe2024.org/.

MDPI will be attending the 50th International Micro and Nano Engineering Conference (MNE 2024) held in Montpellier, France, from 16 to 19 September 2024.

The scientific topics of the conference cover all the domains impacted by micro/nano engineering activities:

• T1 – METHODS and PROCESS: micro/nano fabrication methods and processes;
• T2 – STRUCTURES and DEVICES: fabrication and integration of micro/nano structures and devices;
• T3 – SYSTEMS: micro/nano systems for computing, communication, sensing and quantum applications;
• T4 – BIO: micro/nano engineering for life and analytical sciences;
• T5 (New) – SUSTAINABILITY: energy efficiency of micro/nano engineering and environmental and ecological applications.

The MNE conference is the flagship event of the International Society for Micro- and Nanotechnology (iMNEs). It has always been the leading international conference for micro- and nano-fabrication, manufacturing techniques and applications of the fabricated micro/nanostructures, devices and microsystems in electronics, photonics, energy, environment, chemistry and life sciences. The MNE brings together researchers and experts from all over the world to meet and discuss the latest research results and their applications. Furthermore, the conference aims to promote, involve and train young talent in the field of micro and nano engineering.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Micromachines;
• Nanomaterials;
• Fibers;
• Applied Nano;
• Micro;
• Eng;
• Technologies;
• Sensors;
• Machines;
• Bioengineering;
• Applied science;
• Nanomanufacturing;
• JETA.

If you plan on attending this conference, feel free to stop by our booth at #42. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person to answer any questions you may have.

For more information about the conference, please see the following link: https://mne2024.imnes.org/.

MDPI is pleased to announce the inclusion of 237 journals in the 2024 release of the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and share the key results (see above).

This year, journals covered in the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) received category ranks together with journals in the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) and Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI). Overall, 139 MDPI journals indexed in ESCI are included in the new unified rankings for the first time.

Enhanced Comparability of Data

According to Clarivate, "the creation of unified category rankings [provides] a simpler and more complete category view for the evaluation of journal performance. [...] The category-first approach simplifies journal performance assessment with a holistic view of all journals in each subject category."

We are thrilled to announce that 72% of our ranked MDPI journals (171 of 237) are above average, in Q1 or Q2. Twenty-nine of our journals received their first Impact Factor this year, accounting for more than 5% of the journals accepted into the Web of Science last year.

MDPI Journals Ranked in JCR

The following data includes all MDPI journals indexed in SCIE, SSCI, ESCI and AHCI.

Source: 2023 Journal Impact Factors, Journal Citation Reports ^TM (Clarivate, 2024)

About MDPI

A pioneer in scholarly, open access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996. MDPI is leading the transition to open science by making more research free and accessible to everyone. Over 3.5 million researchers have entrusted MDPI with publishing their scientific discoveries. MDPI’s editorial process is bolstered by a network of dedicated reviewers, a team of 6000 professional, well-trained staff members, and an in-house article submission platform that was designed to ensure efficient processes within its 440 fully open access titles.

The World Conference on Carbon 2024 will be held from 14 to 19 July 2024, in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. The conference is co-organized by the Shenzhen Science Technology and Innovation Commission, Shenzhen University of Advanced Technology, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, and Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Topics include the following:

• Nanocarbons: graphene, graphdiyne, CNTs, and fullerenes;
• Graphite, diamond, porous carbon, coal, coke, etc.;
• Carbon fiber and their composites;
• Carbon for energy storage and conversion;
• Carbon for environment;
• Carbon for biology, health, and medicine;
• Carbon for electronics and optoelectronics;
• Carbon 2024 Emerging Young Scientist Symposium.

The following MDPI journals will be represented in the conference:

• C — Journal of Carbon Research;
• Bioengineering;
• Materials;
• Sustainability;
• Fibers;
• Molecules;
• Electrochem;
• Surfaces;
• Energies;
• Chemosensors.

On UNESCO’s 2024 Oceans Day, MDPI encourages the scientific community to increase the accessibility of ocean research to accelerate ocean conservation.

Basel, Switzerland, June 7, 2024: MDPI, a leading open access (OA) publisher, is proud to announce its active support for World Oceans Day 2024, celebrated under UNESCO’s Ocean Decade framework. MDPI’s CEO, Stefan Tochev hopes that “the latest ocean research can be made freely accessible to help empower scientists and communities at large to save our oceans,” under UNESCO’s Ocean Decade until 2030.

Open Access: A Catalyst for Ocean Action

MDPI’s presence at the UNESCO Ocean Decade Conference 2024 highlights our unwavering commitment to using OA to advance ocean science, support research communities, and promote sustainable ocean management.

"Our involvement in the UNESCO Ocean Decade Conference underscores MDPI's commitment to the underfunded Ocean SDG. By promoting OA to scientific articles and books on SDGs, we aim to inspire critical actions," said Tochev. "Our initiatives, like the World Sustainability Award and Emerging Sustainability Award, further demonstrate our dedication to advancing sustainability.”

Showcasing MDPI’s Contributions to Ocean Research

Over the past three years, MDPI has published 30,000 papers focused on ocean research and related topics. Key MDPI journals contributing to this body of work include:

• Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (4.9k papers)
• Remote Sensing (2.6k papers)
• Sustainability (2k papers)
• International Journal of Molecular Sciences (IJMS) (1.7k papers)
• Marine Drugs (1.5k papers)
• Water (1.5k papers)

These publications highlight MDPI’s contributions to ocean science, reinforcing our role in the broader sustainability agenda by promoting blue innovation and economy.

Additionally, MDPI has launched Oceans, an international, peer-reviewed forum specifically aimed at publishing studies related to all branches of oceanography with an emphasis on the functioning of the ocean and the sustainable use of its resources and ecosystem services.

Affirming MDPI’s Commitment to Ocean Science

MDPI’s commitment to OA is pivotal in addressing critical global challenges, from climate change to ocean sustainability. Our efforts resonate with Outcome 4 of the UNESCO Ocean Decade action roadmap: an accessible ocean with open and equitable access to data, information, technology, and innovation. By aligning with UNESCO’s goals, MDPI continues to contribute to shaping a sustainable future for our oceans, reinforcing our position as a forward-thinking publisher dedicated to environmental stewardship and scientific excellence.

For more information, contact Rui Duarte at [email protected] or +41764313242.

About MDPI

95% of authors rate MDPI’s publication process as excellent or good, setting a new benchmark in scientific publishing – reveals 2023 Annual Report. 

Basel, Switzerland, June 4, 2024: MDPI, the leading open access (OA) publisher, proudly announces the release of its 2023 Annual Report, detailing remarkable achievements and reaffirming its leadership in advancing OA publishing. In 2023, MDPI received 655,065 submissions, of which 285,244 articles were published. The company now commands a 17% market share in gold open access articles, with a median publication time of six weeks.

Stefan Tochev, MDPI's CEO, stated, "As a pioneer in open access publishing, MDPI has long been a game-changer in the scholarly community, serving millions of authors around the world to ensure the latest research is freely available. Reflecting on our incredible journey at MDPI, 2023 has been marked by growth in paper submissions, ambitious projects and initiatives aimed at improving our internal processes and delivering top-notch services to our scientists."

MDPI's 2023 Annual Report highlights several key achievements:

• 17% market share in gold open access articles across all disciplines.
• Record satisfaction rates: 95% of authors, 82% of reviewers, and 85% of guest editors.
• Enhanced editorial standards and feedback processes.
• Increased reach and impact with 54 new MDPI journal inclusions in Scopus, 29 in Web of Science, and 77 in DOAJ.

MDPI’s unwavering commitment to advancing OA has transformed the landscape of scholarly publishing, making high-quality research freely accessible to the global scientific community. The continuous improvement in our editorial standards and feedback processes underscores MDPI’s dedication to ensuring academic integrity and excellence.

Global Reach and Collaboration

MDPI’s global footprint continues to expand, with authors from diverse regions: 37% from Asia/Pacific, 36% from Europe, 15% from the Americas, and 12% from other parts of the world. The company’s fully OA platform attracted nearly 14 million monthly visitors in 2023, reflecting its widespread influence in the scientific community.

Commitment to Partnerships

With over 800 institutional partners, MDPI continues to demonstrate its dedication to providing reliable and collaborative publishing services. The introduction of a transparent flat-fee model highlights MDPI's ongoing efforts to enhance affordability and support to the academic community. For more details read our 2023 Annual Report.

For more information, contact Rui Duarte at [email protected] or +41764313242.

About MDPI

MDPI will be attending the 8th EUROBIOFILMS 2024 meeting, which will be held from 26 to 29 June 2024 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

The program will include all aspects of biofilms, from bench to bedside, and from environment to chronic infections, presented by internationally recognized researchers.

The venue is the modern Panum Institute, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Copenhagen University, situated next to Rigshospitalet—both are internationally recognized centers for biofilm research and are accessible by several bus-lines and close to the center of Copenhagen.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:

• Antibiotics;
• Microorganisms;
• IJMS;
• Life;
• Applied Microbiology;
• Bacteria;
• Bioengineering;
• Biomolecules;
• CIMB;
• Marine Drugs;
• Microbiology Research;
• Applied Sciences.

If you are planning to attend the above conference, please feel free to stop by our booth (#8) and 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, please visit the following link: https://eurobiofilms2024.dk/.

We are pleased to announce MDPI’s Transfer Service.

This service provides a convenient method of transferring your manuscript file, along with any reviewer comments, to another journal within our publishing portfolio.

We are committed to helping authors find the right home for their research, and we will provide authors with guidance and technical support through all stages of the transfer process. Authors will be able to choose to transfer in the following two situations:

1. Select alternative journals on submission.

2. Authors are encouraged to transfer manuscripts to other MDPI journals.

More details about the Transfer Service can be found at the following link:

https://www.mdpi.com/authors/transfer-service

In acknowledgment of the groundbreaking achievements of Professor Tu Youyou, the Nobel laureate credited with the discovery of artemisinin, MDPI is proud to announce the Tu Youyou Award. This award, inaugurated in 2016, seeks to honor scholars who excel in the fields of natural products chemistry and medicinal chemistry.

Prize:

• CHF 100,000 in total (If there is more than one winner, the prize will be divided equally amongst the winners);
• An award medal for each winner.

Who should be nominated?

• Scientists with outstanding achievements and contributions in the fields of natural products chemistry and medicinal chemistry.

Who can submit a nomination?

• Academic research institutes
• Universities
• Academic societies

Any personal nominations are not accepted.

How do I submit a nomination?
Candidates’ institutional affiliations need to submit their nominations for final candidates to the Tu Youyou Award Team directly by email after internal screening, and each institution can only nominate a maximum of two candidates for each edition of the Tu Youyou Award. Please note that the nominations cannot be modified once they are submitted and confirmed by the Tu Youyou Award Team.

Required nomination materials:
Nomination Form (Download)

Schedule:
Nomination deadline: 31 December 2024;
Winner announcement: 30 April 2025.

Contact:
Tu Youyou Award Team ([email protected])

More information can be found on the Tu Youyou Award official website. For any inquiries, do not hesitate to contact the Tu Youyou Award Team.

MDPI Romania sponsored four events over the month of April, contributing author training sessions to each event.

The NutriSciLabs 2024 conference was held at the Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy on 12 April 2024. Organized by the Association of Students from the Faculty of Pharmacy Studies, the conference aimed to enhance students’ academic writing and research skills, and bolster their confidence in participating in the academic world. Ioana Paunescu, journal relations specialist for MDPI Romania, led the training session. Paunescu first outlined MDPI’s history and core values, then explained academic writing techniques, ethics, and similarity percentages. The presentation covered the entire editorial process, highlighting the amount of attention paid to details throughout manuscript processing. Paunescu also discussed common errors that authors make while writing, and how to avoid such errors.

On 13 April 2024, the NextGEN 2.0 Student Conference took place at the Babes-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca. NextGen Healthcare organized this event with the university’s European Students’ Society to discuss European and international current affairs. MDPI Romania contributed an author training session called Steps of the Publication Process. Irina Codruta Zaharia, journal relations specialist, began the session with a general introduction of MDPI before diving into different article types, different layout formats, possible journals to submit to, the MDPI submission checklist, and the MDPI editorial process. By explaining the fundamentals of writing and publishing academic papers, Zaharia imparted valuable industry knowledge to the curious minds present. Participants were eager to engage with Zaharia in the subsequent Q&A session.

Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the International Conference “Students for Students” has long been a gathering place for undergraduate and postgraduate students of all nationalities to present their work and exchange ideas with each other. This year’s conference was held on 18 April 2024, with MDPI Romania contributing an author training session called The World of Open Access. Key speakers included Dr. Norbert Kiss from MDPI Romania and Prof. Dragos Horvath from Strasbourg University. Dr. Kiss discussed the history of open access, differences between open access publishing and traditional publishing, and implications for open access in the future. Attendees expressed keen interest in the subject, approaching Dr. Kiss with questions about academic publishing as well as his career trajectory.

Most recently, on 26 April 2024, MDPI Romania sponsored the National Symposium of Students from Geology and Geophysics Faculties. The AAPG Students Chapter at the Babes-Bolyai University organized this event as an opportunity for geology students from all Romanian universities to present their work and confer with other researchers. Dr. Kiss gave his lecture The World of Open Access at this event as well.

MDPI is thankful to all the participants, speakers, and organizers who attended these events. Through their enthusiasm and dedication, these events were great successes.

MDPI, the leading Open Access (OA) publisher, announced on Monday that it opened its Korean branch office on 29th April 2024. With this addition, MDPI now operates 21 offices in 12 countries worldwide. Claude Seo, with over 20 years of experience in the academic journal publishing industry, including Nature Publishing Group (NPG), has been appointed as the Office Manager of the Seoul office.

With the establishment of a Seoul office, MDPI aims to actively support Korea scientific communities to further promote the publication of OA journals in the region. As of the end of 2023, Korea ranked sixth worldwide in both submissions and publications of MDPI research papers. MDPI is the number one OA publisher in Korea.

Sungkyunkwan University Joins MDPI’s Institutional Open Access Program

In addition, MDPI announced that Sungkyunkwan University joined MDPI’s Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP). This program offers free access to MDPI online submission system for the institutions and APC discounts to affiliated authors. Thirteen major Korean universities, including Sungkyunkwan University, Kyung Hee University, Chung-Ang University and Catholic University of Korea, have adopted IOAP in Korea.

OA aims to break down barriers that have traditionally restricted access to science, ensuring that knowledge is available to all, regardless of financial situation or institutional affiliations. Authors, academia, and scientific communities are rapidly moving toward OA. MDPI has been at the forefront of reshaping the academic publishing landscape, with OA surpassing subscription-based publishing in 2020.

MDPI CEO Visits Seoul, Korea

In March, Stefan Tochev, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MDPI, visited Korea and met with various stakeholders including government agencies, research and academic institutions, universities. During his visit, Stefan highlighted that MDPI continues to pave the way for a world where science is accessible to all, supporting a global community of inclusive innovation and collaborative solutions.

Stefan expressed excitement about the new venture, stating, "Today marks a significant milestone for MDPI as we celebrate the opening of our new office in Seoul, Korea. This expansion is more than just an increase in our physical footprint, it is a pivotal step in our ongoing commitment to making scientific knowledge more accessible, participatory, and inclusive across the globe."

Claude Seo, reflecting on his new role, commented, "I am delighted to have been offered this position of trust within MDPI, the no. 1 scholarly OA publisher. As we establish our presence in Korea, we are dedicated to integrating into the local community and contributing to its vibrant culture. Our commitment goes beyond business growth; it is about creating a more informed and innovative society by embracing and promoting diversity within the scientific community.”

For further inquiries, please contact our Seoul office directly.

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The WBC is a large-scale academic conference supported by the IUSBSE, a global association in the field of biomaterials. The 12th World Biomaterials Congress will attract more than 4,000 participants from all over the world. Participating experts can gather and share the latest information and knowledge in the diverse areas within biomaterials research.

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Dr. Dora Allegra Carbone is one of the authors of the highly viewed article entitled “Potential of Porous Substrate Bioreactors for Removal of Pollutants from Wastewater Using Microalgae”, published in Bioengineering (ISSN: 2306-5354).

Dr. Dora Allegra Carbone completed her Ph.D. at the University of Federico II, Italy, in 2017, specializing in microalgal biotechnologies. During her doctoral research, she concentrated on optimizing growth systems for biomass production. This involved comparing traditional liquid bioreactors with newer solid-state systems, including the notable Twin-layer system, which she studied while conducting research at the University of Cologne, Germany. In 2018, she expanded her studies on microalgae and their growth, focusing further on immobilized systems, once again examining the Twin-layer system, also at the University of Cologne. After returning to Italy in 2019, she continued her work in algology across various areas, such as co-cultivating different organisms and treating wastewater at different institutions until 2021. Since then, she has dedicated herself to teaching and scientific outreach. 

The following is an interview with Dr. Dora Allegra Carbone:

1. Could you please briefly introduce the main research content of the published paper?
The paper talks about a new technology, the Porous Substrate Bioreactors (PSBRs), which allows microalgae growth on an immobilized system and solves some problems linked to standard suspended cultivation. This technology seems to bring interesting results in wastewater treatment. This paper is the result obtained by PSBRs in this field.

2. Could you describe the difficulties and breakthrough innovations encountered in this research?
PSBRs represent an innovative technology demonstrating promising outcomes across various facets of microalgae cultivation, such as astaxanthin production. These systems have exhibited several advantages in wastewater treatment compared to classic suspended cultivation methods, including enhanced cost-effectiveness, reduced water consumption, and elevated levels of biomass productivity. Therefore, they present themselves as compelling alternatives to traditional methods in rural areas and small-scale decentralized systems within urban settings, such as hospitals. Nonetheless, a significant challenge lies in adopting these systems for large-scale applications. The scaling-up process necessitates a sustainable operation, incorporating automated algal biomass harvesting. Hence, future research should prioritize addressing these obstacles to facilitate the successful integration and utilization of PSBR technology in wastewater treatment and other biotechnology fields.

3. What made you decide to publish a bioengineering article? Why did you choose Bioengineering?
I have had previous publications with MDPI, and I have always found them to be reliable. Throughout my career, I have considered MDPI to be a top-notch publisher for research. Additionally, I have come across several bioengineering papers published by them, and they consistently exhibit high quality and are quite interesting as well. The Bioengineering journal produces valuable work which makes them trustworthy, and I would not hesitate to recommend them.

4. What was your experience publishing with Bioengineering?
My experience with this journal has been exceptional. The editorial team is truly efficient. They consistently respond promptly to my inquiries and provide helpful support whenever needed. Moreover, I have found that the time it takes for my work to be published is remarkably fast, which has been incredibly beneficial for my work.

5. How do you think open access impacts authors?
Open access increases the visibility of scientific papers without barriers; consequently, the number of citations and the impact factor significantly increase. As a result, this process amplifies the recognition of research and offers greater opportunities for young scientists to succeed in their respective fields.

6. What do you hope that readers will get from your paper?
I sincerely hope the readers recognize the PSBRS system's immense potential in wastewater treatment. Certainly, with further in-depth studies and ongoing research, this technology can significantly enhance wastewater treatment processes on both small and large scales. It promises substantial improvements in efficiency, effectiveness, and environmental sustainability. Embracing and advancing the development of PSBRS technology could prove instrumental in addressing pressing challenges in wastewater management, benefiting communities and ecosystems alike.

In recognizing the exceptional efforts of our reviewers in 2023, we express our sincere gratitude for upholding the high standards of Bioengineering. Their commitment ensured the rigorous peer review that is integral to quality academic publishing.

In 2023, Bioengineering received 5766 review reports, from 4227 reviewers. This past year, we worked with reviewers from 87 countries and regions, reflecting the diversity in our collaboration with research communities. Their dedication shapes scholarly discourse and advances global research. The editorial team expresses gratitude for the vital role played by each reviewer in the Bioengineering family throughout 2023, and we look forward to their continued support in 2024.

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