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MDPI is honored to announce the recipients of the 2025 Best Paper Awards, celebrating exceptional research for its scientific merit and broad impact. After a rigorous evaluation process conducted by Academic Editors, this year’s awards showcase papers that stand out for their innovation, relevance, and high-quality presentation.

Out of a highly competitive pool, 396 winning papers have been recognized for their exceptional contributions. We congratulate these authors for pushing the boundaries of their respective disciplines.

At MDPI, we are dedicated to broadening the reach of innovative science. To learn more about the award-winning papers and explore research projects in your field of study, please visit the following links:

• Biology and Life Sciences;
• Business and Economics;
• Chemistry and Materials Sciences;
• Computer Sciences and Mathematics;
• Engineering;
• Environmental and Earth Sciences;
• Medicine and Pharmacology;
• Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities;
• Physical Sciences;
• Public Health and Healthcare.

About MDPI Awards:

To reward the global research community and enhance academic dialogue, MDPI journals regularly host award programs across diverse scientific disciplines. These awards, serving as a source of inspiration and recognition, help raise the influence of talented individuals who have been credited with outstanding achievements and whose work drives the advancement of their fields.

Explore the Best Paper Awards open for participation, please click here.

Following from our two previous successful editions, we invite you to submit your abstracts and participate in the 3rd International Conference on AI Sensors and Transducers, taking place from 2 to 7 August 2026 in Jeju, South Korea.

Organized by MDPI and the open access journals Sensors, Micromachines, AI Sensors, Micro and Remote Sensing, this in-person conference will once again bring together experts and participating researchers who will share insights and innovations in sensors, sensing technology, transducers and artificial intelligence.

Start preparing your abstracts:
Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your work to peers and leading experts in AI-enhanced sensing systems and transducers. We will be announcing the session topics at AIS 2026 soon.

Find out more about the instructions for authors: https://sciforum.net/event/AIS2026?section=#instructions.

Find out more about the publication opportunities available for authors: https://sciforum.net/event/AIS2026?section=#Publicationopportunities.
Please feel free to share the information about this conference to your colleagues and students.

We look forward to welcoming you in Jeju!

The organizing committee of the 3rd International Conference on AI Sensors and Transducers (AIS 2026).

MDPI will be attending the International Conference on Sensors and Their Applications (ICSA2026), which will be held in Chengdu, China, from 22 to 25 May 2026.

The theme of ICSA2026 is Empowering Innovation through Perception, Uniting for a Connected Intelligence World. The conference will feature distinct program components, including plenary sessions, focused sessions, industry forums, young professional forums, and engineering education forums. The conference aims to provide a high-level academic platform for scholars, researchers, engineers, and industry experts from around the world to exchange cutting-edge research findings, discuss technological innovations, and investigate the evolution of applications and practical experience in the transformation of scientific and technological achievements.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:

• Sensors;
• Metrology;
• Micro;
• Nanomanufacturing;
• Applied System Innovation;
• Inventions;
• AI Sensors;
• Biosensors;
• Chemosensors;
• Hardware;
• Journal of Cybersecurity and Privacy.

We invite you to visit MDPI’s booth to meet our representatives, explore our latest initiatives, and discuss potential collaborations. For more details about the conference, please visit the official website: https://sensors.huicekeji.com/En/.

We look forward to connecting with you in Chengdu!

As a pioneer in open access publishing, MDPI maintains rigorous publication standards. This mission relies on the dedication and expertise of our reviewers, who invest their time and knowledge to ensure the quality and integrity of the research we publish.

In 2025, over 209,000 reviewers contributed to the peer-review process at MDPI, providing more than 1.3 million review reports for our journals. To express our gratitude, MDPI’s Reviewer Recognition Program highlights reviewers across over 400 journals, featuring those who have assessed at least one manuscript and agreed to be acknowledged.

In addition, MDPI has identified its Top 1000 Reviewers of 2024 to recognize those whose expertise, dedication, and thoughtful evaluations were particularly outstanding.

Many journals have also established Outstanding Reviewer Awards to honor our reviewers’ commitment to publication excellence. Together with the Exceptional Reviewer List, we showcase the importance of reviewers’ work and their time and dedication.

These initiatives serve to express our deepest appreciation and gratitude towards the whole reviewer community. In recognition of their contributions, we also welcome new researchers to join this community. If you would like to contribute to open access publishing, learn more about the reviewers’ benefits and sign up to join us.

MDPI will be attending the EUROPT(R)ODE XVII conference, which will be held from 29 March to 1 April 2026, in Jena, Germany.

EUROPT(R)ODE XVII will be hosted in Jena, Germany, the historic “City of Light”, and chaired by Professor Jürgen Popp, Scientific Director of the Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology. This conference is a flagship international event dedicated to the advancement of chemical and biochemical optical sensing. It will gather leading scientists, engineers, and industry professionals to explore the latest innovations, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and discuss the future direction of the field.

The four-day conference will feature six plenary lectures by world-renowned researchers such as Alexey Gorshkov (USA), Laura Na Liu (Germany), and Ralf Jungmann (Germany). These will be complemented by parallel sessions covering a wide spectrum of topics, from fundamental research in plasmonic, quantum-enhanced sensing and single-molecule detection to applied technologies in wearables, microfluidics and AI-driven data analytics. With over one hundred oral presentations and a dedicated poster session, the conference will showcase cutting-edge work from leading research groups across the globe.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Biosensors;
• Bioengineering;
• Sensors;
• Analytica;
• Spectroscopy Journal;
• Biophysica;
• Micromachines;
• Molecules;
• Optics;
• Photonics;
• Chemosensors;
• Photochem;
• Colorants.

If you plan to attend this conference, please feel free to stop by our booth and have 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://europtrode2026.org/.

Conference: The 35th CCS Congress
Organization: Chinese Chemical Society
Date: 11–14 April 2026
Place: Chongqing, China
Booth: #D65

The CCS Congress is the highest level, largest scale, and most influential comprehensive academic exchange platform in the field of chemistry in China. The 35th CCS Congress has set up 72 academic branches, and the academic forums are being expanded (the exact number is not yet clear, but it is known that there were 14 last year). During the annual conference, a series of diverse activities such as forums and continuing education programs will be held simultaneously. Additionally, the “New Technologies, Products, and Instruments Achievement Exhibition” will take place, featuring participation from relevant universities, research institutes, enterprises, book publishing, and academic journals. Conference topics will include organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, chemistry of natural products, applied chemistry, material chemistry, physical chemistry, environmental chemistry, photochemistry, colloid and interface chemistry, green chemistry, spectrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, etc.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Chemosensors;
• Molecules;
• Separation;
• Analytica;
• Molbank;
• Physchem;
• Reactions;
• Surfaces;
• IJMS;
• Chemistry;
• Colloids and Interfaces;
• Compounds;
• Electrochem;
• Inorganics;
• Magnetochemistry;
• Methane;
• Organics;
• Polysaccharides;
• Solids;
• Biosensors;
• Catalysts;
• Purification.

If you plan on attending this conference, feel free to stop at booth #D65. 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://www.chemsoc.org.cn/meeting/35th/.

We are delighted to join the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day on 8 March. As an open access publisher, we believe that diversity in science strengthens collaboration, broadens perspectives, and supports the open exchange of knowledge.

This year’s theme, “Give to Gain”, highlights the value of shared support and collective progress. It reflects how collaboration, recognition, and community engagement contribute to inclusive participation in research and advance science and society alike.

At MDPI, we support inclusive scholarly communication by amplifying scholars’ voices and highlighting research that advances women’s health, gender equity, and other areas of scientific inquiry. Explore our curated selection of journals, Special Issues, books, blogs, and research articles.

We also invite you to learn more about our open award applications and upcoming Women in Research event in Manchester.

Join us in celebrating the contributions and achievements of women in science and discover how open access publishing supports a more equitable global research community.

From all of us at MDPI—happy International Women’s Day.

Explore our curated selection of journals led by female Editors-in-Chief across diverse scientific fields.

Nominations are now open for MDPI awards in the fields of mathematics and land science. We welcome applications and invite you to read the interviews with past award winners who share their experiences, insights, and advice to inspire the next generation of women in science.

Mathematics Women Mathematician Award

Land Female Researcher in Land System Science

Bridging the Gap in Women’s Health Research	Give Support, Gain Progress: Retaining Women in Science	Land MDPI: Journal Spotlight

MDPI Women in Research Panel When: 10 March, 18:00–21:00 (GMT / UTC+0) Where: Manchester Museum Speakers: Prof. Rachel Cowen, Prof. Toni Haastrup, Dr. Amelia Bonea, Dr. Noushin Karimian and Dr. Sarah Woolner Join MDPI UK for a panel discussion that aims to foster connections among women in the research industry, while providing a dedicated space to share stories and experiences of this demanding yet deeply rewarding career path. Watch the recording for free.

“A Randomized Controlled Crossover Lifestyle Intervention to Improve Metabolic and Mental Health in Female Healthcare Night-Shift Workers”
by Laura A. Robinson, Sarah Lennon, Alexandrea R. Pegel, Kelly P. Strickland, Christine A. Feeley, Sarah O. Watts, William J. Van Der Pol, Michael D. Roberts, Michael W. Greene and Andrew D. Frugé
Nutrients 2025, 17(21), 3342; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17213342

“Suffering in Silence: Reasons Why Victims of Gender-Based Violence in Higher Education Institutions Choose Not to Report Their Victimization”
by Lungelo Cynthia Mdletshe and Mandisa Samukelisiwe Makhaye
Soc. Sci. 2025, 14(6), 336; https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci14060336

“From Effectuation to Empowerment: Unveiling the Impact of Women Entrepreneurs on Small and Medium Enterprises’ Performance—Evidence from Indonesia”
by Sherly Theresia, Sabrina Oktaria Sihombing and Ferdi Antonio
Adm. Sci. 2025, 15(6), 198; https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci15060198

“Exploring Self-Perceived Stress and Anxiety Throughout Pregnancy: A Longitudinal Study”
by Mar Miguel Redondo, Cristina Liebana-Presa, Javier Pérez-Rivera, Cristian Martín-Vázquez, Natalia Calvo-Ayuso and Rubén García-Fernández
Diseases 2025, 13(4), 121; https://doi.org/10.3390/diseases13040121

“Women’s Entrepreneurship in the Tourism Industry: A Bibliometric Study”
by Ainhoa del Pino Rodríguez-Vera, Dolores Rando-Cueto and Carlos de las Heras Pedrosa
Adm. Sci. 2025, 15(4), 130; https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci15040130

“Video Games That Educate: Breaking Gender Stereotypes and Promoting Gender Equality with a Serious Video Game”
by Alma Gloria Barrera Yañez, Cristina Alonso-Fernández and Baltasar Fernández-Manjón
Information 2025, 16(3), 199; https://doi.org/10.3390/info16030199

“Bridging the Gap: The Impact of Gender Equality on CO₂ Emissions Across Countries”
by Diana Sanchez-Olmedo, Paula Ortiz-Yepez and Marco Faytong-Haro
World 2025, 6(1), 26; https://doi.org/10.3390/world6010026

“Elevated Serum Levels of Acid Sphingomyelinase in Female Patients with Episodic and Chronic Migraine”
by Alberto Ouro, Mónica Castro-Mosquera, Mariña Rodríguez-Arrizabalaga, Manuel Debasa-Mouce, Antía Custodia, Marta Aramburu-Núñez, Daniel Romaus-Sanjurjo, Josefina Casas, Isabel Lema, José Castillo et al.
Antioxidants 2025, 14(2), 159; https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox14020159

“Are Women More Risk Averse? A Sequel”
by Christos I. Giannikos and Efstathia D. Korkou
Risks 2025, 13(1), 12; https://doi.org/10.3390/risks13010012

“The Impact of Benevolent Sexism on Women’s Career Growth: A Moderated Serial Mediation Model”
by Shuang Song and Po-Chien Chang
Behav. Sci. 2025, 15(1), 59; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs15010059

“Diet in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome” Guest Editors: Dr. Joanna Grzesik-Gąsior and Dr. Ewa Rzońca Submissions deadline: 25 May 2026	“The Mobilization of Social Justice and Gender Equality” Guest Editor: Dr. Ada L. Sinacore Submissions deadline: 31 July 2026
“Women's Health and Well-Being: A Focus on Obstetrics and Gynecologic Medicine” Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Luca Roncati Submissions deadline: 30 September 2026	“Women’s Voices in the Media Guest Editor: Dr. Kathryn Shine” Submissions deadline: 31 October 2026

Analysis and sensing technologies represent a crucial field dedicated to the detection and quantification of physical, chemical, and biological signals. Combining the fields of chemistry, materials science, and engineering, this discipline focuses on developing methods and devices to identify and quantify chemical or biological substances with high precision. The fusion of AI and advanced sensing is revolutionizing precision medicine, environmental protection, and data-led manufacturing frameworks in the modern industrial landscape.

The focus of MDPI’s journal cluster relating to analysis and sensing technologies is on publishing studies that advance cutting-edge analytical and bioanalytical science and sensors research across a broad range of fields. These journals will collaborate to contribute to the scientific community with research and discoveries within the field of analysis and sensing technologies.

The six participating journals include the following:

• Analytica (ISSN: 2673-4532) provides an advanced forum for studies related to analytical chemistry, including chromatography (GC, HPLC, UPLC, SFE, HPTLC, GC x GC, LC x LC), hyphenated instrument configurations (e.g., LC-MS) and new devices, sample pretreatment and extraction, electroanalysis (voltammetry, polarography), sensors (chemosensors and biosensors), spectroscopy (chemi- and bio-luminescence, fluorescence, UV/Vis, NMR, IR, MS, atomic and molecular spectroscopy, absorption and emission spectroscopy), thermal analysis, and chemometrics. Accepted papers can cover the various application fields of analytical chemistry, such as environmental, biological, clinical/pharmaceutical, -omics (proteomics, metabolomics), forensic, and industrial (quality control). Analytica is led by Editor-in-Chief Dr. Marcello Locatelli (Department of Science, University of G. d'Annunzio Chieti and Pescara, Italy).
  Journal webpage: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/analytica
• Biosensors (ISSN: 2079-6374) focuses on the study of the science and technology of biosensors and biosensing, including biological or biologically inspired sensors, DNA chips, lab-on-a-chip, microfluidics, wearable biosensors, nanobiosensors, and applications in medicine, biomedical research, the environment, food, and other fields. Biosensors is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Giovanna Marrazza (Department of Chemistry “Ugo Schiff”, University of Florence, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Italy).
  Journal webpage: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/biosensors
• Chemosensors (ISSN: 2227-9040) focuses on advancing the science and technology of chemical sensors and related analytical methods and systems. The journal provides a comprehensive platform for research on (bio)chemical sensing theory, detection mechanisms, device development and practical applications across diverse fields including environmental monitoring, food safety, biomedicine and agriculture. The journal covers a broad scope encompassing electrochemical sensors, optical mass-sensitive sensors, field-effect transistors, catalytic and acoustic (bio)chemical sensing devices, as well as materials, nanostructures, micro- and nanotechnologies, and analytical instrumentation for (bio)chemical sensing platforms. Chemosensors is led by Editors-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Nicole Jaffrezic-Renault (Institute of UTINAM, University of Franche-Comté, France) and Prof. Dr. Jin-Ming Lin (Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, China).
  Journal webpage: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/chemosensors
• Purification (ISSN: 2673-4131) focuses on the production of ultra-pure substances and the purification of water, air, gases, biobased feedstocks and products, and inorganic chemicals. It covers a wide range of purification technologies, including the design of various filters and separation columns (e.g., column geometry and stationary phase packing), as well as bulk purification processes. The scope also extends to the application of chemometrics in the development, optimization, and control of purification systems. Purification is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Francesco Vegliò (Department of Industrial and Information Engineering and Economy, University of L’Aquila, Italy).
  Journal webpage: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/purification
• Separations (ISSN: 2297-8739) covers all areas of analytical separation and purification, including theory and methodology, equipment and techniques, and computational modeling. Separations is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Frank L. Dorman (Department of Chemistry, Dartmouth College, USA).
  Journal webpage: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/separations
• Spectroscopy Journal (ISSN: 2813-446X) is an international journal on all aspects of spectroscopy. Our aim is to encourage scientists to publish their experimental and theoretical results regarding all facets of spectroscopy techniques, characterization, theory, and other spectroscopic developments. Spectroscopy is concerned with the interaction between matter and any portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, and is applied in all disciplines, including physics, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, space science, material science, and engineering. Spectroscopy Journal is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Clemens Burda (Department of Chemistry, Case Western Reserve University, Millis Science Center, USA).
  Journal webpage: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/spectroscj

MDPI’s Mission and Values:

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

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

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

Selected Articles:

“Evaluation of the Ellman’s Reagent Protocol for Free Sulfhydryls Under Protein Denaturing Conditions”
by Sophia R. Ginet, Frank Gonzalez, Maxine L. Marano, Megha D. Salecha, Joseph E. Reiner and Gregory A. Caputo
Analytica 2025, 6(2), 18; https://doi.org/10.3390/analytica6020018
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4532/6/2/18

“AI-Assisted Detection of Biomarkers by Sensors and Biosensors for Early Diagnosis and Monitoring”
by Tomasz Wasilewski, Wojciech Kamysz and Jacek Gębicki
Biosensors 2024, 14(7), 356; https://doi.org/10.3390/bios14070356
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6374/14/7/356

“Humidity Sensing Using Polymers: A Critical Review of Current Technologies and Emerging Trends”
by Jintian Qian, Ruiqin Tan, Mingxia Feng, Wenfeng Shen, Dawu Lv and Weijie Song
Chemosensors 2024, 12(11), 230; https://doi.org/10.3390/chemosensors12110230
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9040/12/11/230

“Mass Transfer Resistance Considerations for Dye Adsorption on Activated Carbon”
by Monika Gwadera, Pawel Brzoskwinia, Szymon Hnatyk and Gabriela Kazberuk
Purification 2025, 1(1), 4; https://doi.org/10.3390/purification1010004
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/3042-6197/1/1/4

“Microextraction and Eco-Friendly Techniques Applied to Solid Matrices Followed by Chromatographic Analysis”
by Attilio Naccarato, Rosangela Elliani and Antonio Tagarelli
Separations. 2025, 12(5), 124; https://doi.org/10.3390/separations12050124
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2297-8739/12/5/124

“Raman Spectroscopy of Common Fertilizers in Aqueous Solution and Their Detection”
by Laurel ONeill, Maxwell Weatherington and Tim Kane
Spectrosc. J. 2024, 2(4), 332-340; https://doi.org/10.3390/spectroscj2040020
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2813-446X/2/4/20

This Academic Publishing Workshop will be led by MDPI Regional Journal Relations Specialist, Dr. Sally Wu, on “Author Training”. Participants will receive practical advice on essential aspects of writing academic articles. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of the academic publishing landscape and how to successfully contribute to it.

Date: 25 February 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. EST

Schedule:

Speakers: