Announcements

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.

2024 Tu Youyou Award Laureates

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
   

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:

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.

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.
Stefan Tochev
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.
Committee Members:

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
Welcoming New Editorial Board Members of Children Joined in March 2025

We are pleased to announce that 10 new scholars have been appointed as Editorial Board Members (EBMs) of Children (ISSN: 2227-9067), effective March 2025. We wish our new members success in both their research and their efforts to develop the journal.

Name: Dr. Kazumichi Fujioka
Affiliation:
Department of Pediatrics, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe 650-0017, Japan
Interests:
neonatology; perinatal infection; sepsis model; neonatal jaundice

Name: Dr. Giuseppina Laganà
Affiliation:
Department of Life Sciences, Health and Healthcare Professions, Link Campus University, Via del Casale di San Pio V, 44, 00165 Rome, Italy
Interests:
orthodontic prevention; malocclusions; dental epidemiology; OSAS; Marfan syndrome; dental anomalies

Name: Dr. Thomas Tiefenboeck
Affiliation:
Department of Trauma Surgery, University Clinic of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria
Interests:
anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction; orthopedics; trauma surgery; biomechanics; multi ligament injuries

Name: Dr. Mary P. Mullen
Affiliation:
Department of Cardiology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
Interests:
pediatric pulmonary hypertension; pediatric cardiology; bronchopulmonary dysplasia

Name: Dr. Martin E. G. Blohm
Affiliation:
Department of Neonatology and Pediatric Intensive Care, Altonaer Kinderkrankenhaus, Hamburg, Germany
Interests:
non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring; cardiovascular biomarkers; hemato-oncological and post-transplantational critical care; applied ethics on pediatric intensive care units

Name: Prof. Dr. Robert Armstrong
Affiliation:
Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Interests:
advancing healthy development; healthcare; primary care

Name: Dr. Marina Attanasi
Affiliation: Pediatric Allergy and Pulmonology Unit, Department of Pediatrics, University of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
Interests: pediatric respiratory disease; allergy; asthma

Name: Dr. Debbie Hicks
Affiliation: Wolfson Children's Cancer Research Centre, Newcastle University, Newcastle, UK
Interests: pediatric oncology; pediatric cancer; human genetics; childhood medulloblastoma; pediatric cancer survivorship

Name: Prof. Dr. Dominique Singer
Affiliation: Neonatology and Paediatric Critical Care Medicine, Center for Obstetrics and Paediatrics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
Interests: neonatology; pediatric intensive care

Name: Prof. Dr. Chaim Roifman
Affiliations: 1 Canadian Centre for Primary Immunodeficiency, Toronto, ON, Canada; 2 SickKids Research Institute, Toronto, ON, Canada; 3 Division of Immunology & Allergy, Department of Pediatrics, Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5G 1X8, Canada
Interests: molecular and genetic basis of inherited immune defects; primary immunodeficiency; immunology; autoimmunity; bone marrow transplantation

The office is currently still recruiting Editorial Board Members and Guest Editors. Please contact the Editorial Office if you are interested in these positions.

To find out more about calls for Special Issue Proposals for New Sections, please visit the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/about/announcements/9909.

To find out more about calls for Editorial Board Members for New Sections, please visit the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/about/announcements/9908.

Children Editorial Office

23 April 2025
Recruiting Volunteer Reviewers and Reviewer Board Members for Children


Peer reviewing is an essential part of the publication process, ensuring that Children (ISSN: 2227-9067) maintains its high standards for the quality of published papers. We wish to recruit expert reviewers to help uphold the quality and efficiency of Children.

To qualify as a reviewer, applicants must have published several papers related to the topics covered by child health in the last 5 years and hold a Ph.D. degree. You may check the “Peer Review” element in the MDPI editorial process for details related to reviewers by using the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/editorial_process. For example, reviewers should hold no conflicts of interest with any of the authors, reviewers should work for an official and recognized academic institution, etc.

When reviewing for Children, you will receive the following:

To apply to be our Volunteer Reviewer, please visit the following link and choose Children: https://susy.mdpi.com/volunteer/journals/review.

We look forward to your professional reports. Your excellent suggestions will help us improve the peer-review quality. If you have any other questions, please contact the Children Editorial Office. We look forward to hearing from you.

Children Editorial Office

7 April 2025
World Health Day—“Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures”, 7 April 2025


World Health Day aims to draw global attention to pressing health challenges, reinforcing our commitment to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 3—ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all.

This year’s theme, “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures” highlights the importance of maternal and infant health. Current estimates show that a woman dies every two minutes from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth. Urgent action is needed to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths and to prioritize women’s long-term health and well-being.

To provide high-quality care before, during, and after childbirth, we must engage in critical discussions and foster collaboration among researchers, policymakers, and healthcare professionals. Health systems must evolve to address the full spectrum of maternal and newborn health issues—from obstetric complications to mental health conditions, noncommunicable diseases, and family planning.

In recognition of World Health Day 2025, we invite you to explore a curated selection of articles, journals, and Special Issues spanning multiple disciplines. These resources offer valuable insights into the complexities of maternal and infant health and outline actionable steps toward lasting, positive change.

Together, we can build a world where every mother and child have the opportunity for a healthy, hopeful future.

Medicine & Pharmacology

Public Health & Healthcare

Biology & Life Sciences

Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities

Maternal Health
Relationship Between Plasma Acid Sphingomyelinase and Alteration in Taste and Smell as Indicator of Long COVID in Pregnant Women
by Federico Fiorani, Giulia Moretti, Laura Cerquiglini, Chiara Gizzi, Giulia Gizzi, Paola Signorelli, Samuela Cataldi, Tommaso Beccari, Elisa Delvecchio, Claudia Mazzeschi et al.
Reports 2024, 7(4), 104; https://doi.org/10.3390/reports7040104
  
Pregnant Women’s Perception of Gestational Anemia and Iron Supplements in Oman
by Zalikha Khamis Al-Marzouqi, Nawal Said Alsereahi and Safiya Khalfan Al Maqbali
J. Oman Med. Assoc. 2024, 1(1), 10–22; https://doi.org/10.3390/joma1010003

The Sri Lanka Mother and Newborn Growth (S-MaNGro) Cohort: Protocol of a Nationwide Prospective Study
by Malshani Lakshika Pathirathna, Megumi Haruna, Satoshi Sasaki, Kaori Yonezawa, Yuriko Usui and Yasuhiro Hagiwara
Methods Protoc. 2024, 7(4), 61; https://doi.org/10.3390/mps7040061

Gestational Trophoblastic Disease: Complete versus Partial Hydatidiform Moles
by Jeffrey Gonzalez, Meagan Popp, Stephanie Ocejo, Alvaro Abreu, Hisham F. Bahmad and Robert Poppiti
Diseases 2024, 12(7), 159; https://doi.org/10.3390/diseases12070159

Evaluating Thromboprophylaxis Strategies for High-Risk Pregnancy: A Current Perspective
by Lucia Stančiaková, Kristína Brisudová, Ingrid Škorňová, Tomáš Bolek, Matej Samoš, Kamil Biringer, Ján Staško and Juraj Sokol
Pharmaceuticals 2024, 17(6), 773; https://doi.org/10.3390/ph17060773

Caring for Pregnant Patients with Cancer: A Framework for Ethical and Patient-Centred Care
by Alma Linkeviciute, Rita Canario, Fedro Alessandro Peccatori and Kris Dierickx
Cancers 2024, 16(2), 455; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16020455

Histopathological Clues of Enhanced Inflammation in the Placental Tissue of Women with Chronic Venous Disease in Lower Limbs during Pregnancy
by María Asunción Sánchez-Gil, Oscar Fraile-Martinez, Cielo García-Montero, María Del Val Toledo, Luis G. Guijarro, Juan A. De León-Luis, Coral Bravo, Raúl Díaz-Pedrero, Laura López-Gonzalez, Miguel A. Saez et al.
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(1), 87; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14010087

Challenges Related to Acquisition of Physiological Data for Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic (PBPK) Models in Postpartum, Lactating Women and Breastfed Infants—A Contribution from the ConcePTION Project
by Martje Van Neste, Annick Bogaerts, Nina Nauwelaerts, Julia Macente, Anne Smits, Pieter Annaert and Karel Allegaert
Pharmaceutics 2023, 15(11), 2618; https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics15112618

Umbilical Cord Diseases Affecting Obstetric and Perinatal Outcomes
by Gabriele Tonni, Mario Lituania, Alessandro Cecchi, Elisa Carboni, Serena Resta, Maria Paola Bonasoni and Rodrigo Ruano
Healthcare 2023, 11(19), 2634; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11192634

Scientists’ Warning: Remove the Barriers to Contraception Access, for Health of Women and the Planet
by Jan Greguš and John Guillebaud
World 2023, 4(3), 589–597; https://doi.org/10.3390/world4030036

Trauma-Informed Care and Equity in Group Pregnancy Care for Women of Refugee Background: Reflections from the Workforce
by Fran Hearn, Laura Biggs, Stephanie J. Brown, Ann Krastev, Josef Szwarc and Elisha Riggs
Trauma Care 2023, 3(3), 161–176; https://doi.org/10.3390/traumacare3030016

Smoking Cessation Rates among Pregnant Women and Their Relapse Rates in the Postpartum Period in Samsun
by Bektas Murat Yalcin, Tugba Kertmen and Muge Ustaoglu
J. Respir. 2023, 3(3), 118–129; https://doi.org/10.3390/jor3030012

Effects of COVID-19 on Kenya’s Healthcare System: Healthcare Providers’ Experiences with Maternal Health Services Utilization in Coastal Kenya
by Stephen Okumu Ombere and Agnetta Adiedo Nyabundi
World 2023, 4(1), 140152; https://doi.org/10.3390/world4010010

Infant and Child Health
Clinical Insight into Congenital Hypothyroidism Among Children
by Hüseyin Anıl Korkmaz
Children 2025, 12(1), 55; https://doi.org/10.3390/children12010055

Child and Adolescent Mental Health in a Period of Fewer COVID-19-Related Restrictions in an Urban Population in Germany
by Anna Konopka, Amand Führer, Mascha Binder, Sophie Diexer, Thomas Frese, Michael Gekle, Matthias Girndt, Cornelia Gottschick, Jessica Hoell, Bianca Klee et al.
Psychiatry Int. 2024, 5(4), 718–737; https://doi.org/10.3390/psychiatryint5040050

Differences in Farmers’ Market Patronage among Participants in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
by Renata Blumberg, Emily Fowler, Gabrielle Guerrero, Yeon Bai, Meena Mahadevan and Pankaj Lal
Dietetics 2024, 3(2), 179–190; https://doi.org/10.3390/dietetics3020015

Maternal Depressive Symptoms in the First Year after Childbirth Predict Long-Term Developmental Risks in Sons and Daughters
by Linda S. Pagani, Kianoush Harandian, Beatrice Necsa, Marie-Josée Harbec and George M. Tarabulsy
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2024, 21(3), 264; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21030264

Inflammatory Biomarker Profiles in Very Preterm Infants within the Context of Preeclampsia, Chorioamnionitis, and Clinically Diagnosed Postnatal Infection
by Jordan T. Ewald, Baiba Steinbrekera, Jennifer R. Bermick, Donna A. Santillan, Tarah T. Colaizy, Mark K. Santillan and Robert D. Roghair
Pediatr. Rep. 2023, 15(3), 483–493; https://doi.org/10.3390/pediatric15030044

A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial Evaluating a Regenerative Epithelial Suspension for Medium-Size Partial-Thickness Burns in Children: The BRACS Trial
by Anjana Bairagi, Zephanie Tyack, Roy Kimble, Dimitrios Vagenas, Steven M. McPhail and Bronwyn Griffin
Eur. Burn J. 2023, 4(1), 121–141; https://doi.org/10.3390/ebj4010012

The Impact of the Early COVID-19 Global Pandemic on Children Undergoing Active Cancer Treatment and Their Parents
by Andrew Tran, Sharon H. J. Hou, Caitlin Forbes, Sara Cho, Victoria J. Forster, Mehak Stokoe, Claire E. Wakefield, Lori Wiener, Lauren C. Heathcote, Gisela Michel et al.
Curr. Oncol. 2023, 30(2), 2441–2456; https://doi.org/10.3390/curroncol30020186

Feature Advancements in Section “Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology”

Global Neonatal Screening: Expanding Horizons in Diagnostic Technologies

Healthy Lifestyle for Pregnant and Postpartum Women

Advanced Pediatric Drug Formulation Strategies

 

 

 

2 April 2025
MDPI INSIGHTS: The CEO's Letter #21 - Annual Report, Swiss Consortium, IWD, ICARS, Serbia

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

MDPI Releases 2024 Annual Achievements Report

I’m pleased to share the release of MDPI’s 2024 Annual Achievements Report, which reflects our commitment to efficiency, transparency, and excellence in scholarly communication. The report showcases key themes related to our growth (highlighting our workforce expansion, new offices, journal milestones), excellence (editorial and publishing advancements), people (talent development and training), and community (partnerships, conferences, and outreach).

MDPI continues to build connections and drive scientific progress

Our mission remains clear: to support researchers worldwide by delivering an efficient, high-quality publishing experience while strengthening the global Open Access (OA) movement.

Advancing Open Access: A Global Knowledge Hub

In 2024, we published 238,000 peer-reviewed OA articles, reaching over 25 million downloads. This reinforces MDPI’s role as a global knowledge hub, breaking down barriers to access and ensuring that high-quality research is freely available to everyone. As part of the OA movement, we are actively democratizing knowledge, making scientific advancements accessible to researchers, policymakers, educators, and the public, without the restrictions of traditional paywalls.

Expanding our Workforce and Strengthening Research Integrity

Our global presence grew in 2024 with the opening of a new Seoul office, and our workforce expanded to 6,650 staff across 21 offices. This reflects our continued growth mindset and investment in global accessibility. We also continued to take a proactive stance on our commitment to research integrity, tripling our team in this area and joining STM’s Integrity Hub and United2Act. This means more rigorous quality control, stronger safeguards, and collaboration with global initiatives to detect and combat unethical publishing practices at an industry level. Our growth is about reinforcing our role as a trusted, ethical, and accessible publishing platform for researchers worldwide.

Growing Partnerships and Impact in Scholarly Communication

MDPI’s partnerships continue to thrive, with over 900 institutional collaborations, including a landmark agreement with ZB MED in Germany, covering more than 100 universities. Additionally, more than 90% of evaluated MDPI journals have been accepted into Web of Science, including 60 new acceptances in 2024, with nearly 300 journals expected to receive a Journal Impact Factor in 2025. In the same period, 37 MDPI journals were accepted into Scopus, bringing our total indexed titles to 306. Most importantly, 95% of authors rate their experience with MDPI as excellent or good – an achievement that underscores our dedication to serving the research community.

I encourage you to read through our Annual Report, which highlights these milestones and our vision for the future. Thank you for being part of MDPI’s journey in advancing open science.

Impactful Research

MDPI Renews Partnership with CSAL to Support Swiss Universities

I am pleased to announce the renewal of our partnership with the Consortium of Swiss Academic Libraries (CSAL) for 2025. This extension reinforces MDPI's dedication to advancing open science through transparency, efficiency, and collaboration.

Our renewed agreement with CSAL strengthens support for Swiss universities, ensuring that gold open access publishing remains both accessible and affordable for researchers across Switzerland. Among the institutions participating in this agreement are ETH Zurich and EPFL Lausanne, along with 20 other leading institutions, further expanding the reach and impact of our collaborative efforts.

To date, over 3.9 million researchers have published their findings in MDPI journals, a testament to our role in enhancing Switzerland's position as a hub for university education and research.

Inside MDPI

Celebrating International Women's Day: Accelerating Action

In honour of International Women's Day, MDPI embraced the theme “Accelerate Action,” a global call to advance women's progress by implementing effective strategies and resources. As part of our commitment, we highlighted how open access publishing empowers female voices in research and academia.

Throughout March, we featured original blogs authored by MDPI’s female contributors, showcasing the successes of our journals and employees, and addressing pressing topics such as women's health.

“Open Access supports women in education”

Women Accelerating Action Outside of MDPI

MDPI employee Ana Zdravkovic is accelerating action outside of her MDPI role as a Production Assistant. Working with like-minded women at the award-winning Belgrade-based organization UZOR OsnaŽene (meaning ‘empowered women’), they identify serious flaws in cybersecurity, and help protect women and children against online predators by providing evidence to improve legislation and laws around cyber-attacks.

In this article, we interview Ana, celebrating the important and inspiring work that she and the organisation do.

How Open Access Supports Women in Education

Every day, women and girls face barriers in education or career progression. This is caused by a range of factors, including social expectations, poverty, and poor infrastructure.

Quality opportunities and participation in the education system by women is essential to achieving equality and fulfilling their human rights.

Here, we examine how Open Access supports women in education by removing barriers and ensuring that vital research is accessible.

Recent Advancements in Research on Endometriosis

March is Endometriosis Action Month. Endometriosis is a medical condition affecting women and young girls of reproductive age, often causing symptoms such as severe pelvic pain, irregular periods, and infertility.

More research on endometriosis is still urgently needed.

This research will help develop efficient diagnoses and better treatment for those struggling with the condition.

In this article, we explore what endometriosis is and discuss the latest research advancements on the disease.

We also curated a selection of MDPI journals, articles, and Special Issues focusing on gender equity, women in the workplace, and women’s health.​ Find out more about these by visiting our IWD – Accelerate Action landing page.

As I reflect on the month of March and International Women’s Day, I would like to take a moment to recognize and thank all of the incredible women at MDPI for your dedication to democratizing knowledge and shaping open access. Your contributions are invaluable, and they continue to shape the future of MDPI.

Coming Together for Science

The International Conference on Advanced Remote Sensing (ICARS 2025)

The International Conference on Advanced Remote Sensing (ICARS 2025) took place from 26–28 March 2025, in Barcelona, Spain. It was chaired by Prof. Dr. Fabio Tosti from the Faringdon Research Centre for Non-Destructive Testing and Remote Sensing (UK), Prof. Dr. Andrea Benedetto from University Roma Tre (Italy), and Prof. Dr. Luis Ángel Ruiz from Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV, Spain).

Over three days, the conference explored innovations in Earth and environmental sciences, engineering advancements, and practical applications in biological and agricultural fields.

I am pleased to share that the 1st edition of ICARS 2025 was a great success, with 133 attendees out of 146 registrations. The event featured 43 short talks, 64 posters, and 103 accepted abstracts, along with nine keynote speakers and a major panel with five expert panellists.

Over 60 attendees joined the conference dinner, and the event received outstanding feedback.

The main goal of ICARS2025 was to cover how advanced remote sensing technologies are transforming our approach to global challenges.

Awards

Four awards were presented at the conclusion of the conference, sponsored by the journal Remote Sensing: Best Poster Award (€400), Best Oral Presentation Award (€400), and two Early Career Researcher Awards (1st prize: €600 and 2nd prize: €200).

Thank you to our Partnering Societies

We are grateful for the support of our four partnering societies and nine media partners, who played an important role in promoting the conference. Special thanks to our partnering societies: the European Federation of Geologists (EFG), Geoscience Energy Society of Great Britain (GESGB), Asociación Española de Teledetección (AET) – the Spanish Association of Remote Sensing, and the International Society for Digital Earth (ISDE).

Upcoming In-Person Event

31 March–2 April 2025
Plants 2025: From Seeds to Food Security
Location: Barcelona, Spain

This event will gather plant scientists to discuss the latest research on how to feed a growing population while maintaining a sustainable agro-ecosystem.

Find more upcoming MDPI events here.

Closing Thoughts

MDPI Serbia Salon 2025: A Gathering of Academic Excellence

On Tuesday, 18 March, we successfully concluded our first MDPI Serbia Salon in Belgrade. This event provided a great opportunity to showcase MDPI’s achievements, strengthen connections with the Serbian academic community, and highlight our role as the largest publisher in Serbia. We were honoured to welcome Prof. Dr. Sergej M. Ostojić, Editor-in-Chief of MDPI journal Clinical Bioenergetics, as a guest speaker.

Over the past five years, MDPI has experienced continuous growth in Serbia, with an increasing number of publications, an expansion of Editorial Board memberships, and a greater number of active peer reviewers. The Salon allowed us to express our thanks to the Serbian research community while gathering feedback from attendees representing several major universities.

Discussion topics

As part of the event, I delivered an opening speech highlighting MDPI’s achievements and direction.

The event featured presentations from MDPI colleagues, including discussions on open science, publishing ethics, and our achievements in Serbia.

A special thank-you to all our MDPI presenters, panellists, and organizers who made his event a success. I hope the MDPI Serbia Salon becomes a tradition for years to come, creating connections within the Serbian research community.

Visit to the Science Fund of Serbia and The Ministry of Science

During my visit to Belgrade, I had the opportunity to join my colleagues Emir Ramadani (Operations Manager) and Nevena Blagojev (Journal Relations Manager) in meetings with the Science Fund of Serbia and the Ministry of Science, where we received strong support for our work in Serbia.

Both organizations highly value our presence in and commitment to Serbia, where we employ over 640 staff across our two offices in Belgrade and Novi Sad. We take great pride in creating job opportunities and supporting the community in Serbia.

“There’s a lot of exciting activity happening in MDPI Serbia”

Speaking with our Serbian Colleagues

Finally, I had the opportunity to speak with our Serbian colleagues about our initiatives to expand and to improve our marketing & communication and public relations activities.

It was great to have an open discussion with colleagues – both in person and with the hundreds who joined online.

This visit to Belgrade had been a long time coming for me. Serbia is our largest operation in Europe and there’s a lot of exciting activity happening in MDPI Serbia, including the launch of a new office floor in Novi Sad and the growth and expansion of our teams.

I look forward to returning soon and continuing to support our colleagues across our Serbian offices.

Stefan Tochev
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG

28 March 2025
Children | Highly Cited Papers Published in 2023–2024 in the “Pediatric Allergy and Immunology” Section


Children (ISSN: 2227-9067) is an international, open access journal dedicated to the streamlined yet scientifically rigorous dissemination of peer-reviewed science related to childhood health and disease. More information about the journal is available at the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/children.

We are delighted to share some of the highly cited papers that were published in Children in the Section “Pediatric Allergy and Immunology”.

1. “A Clinical Approach of Allergic Rhinitis in Children”
by Ioannis Goniotakis, Evanthia Perikleous, Sotirios Fouzas, Paschalis Steiropoulos and Emmanouil Paraskakis
Children 2023, 10(9), 1571; https://doi.org/10.3390/children10091571
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/10/9/1571

2. “Effects of Sepsis on Immune Response, Microbiome and Oxidative Metabolism in Preterm Infants”
by Anna Parra-Llorca, Alejandro Pinilla-Gonzlez, Laura Torrejón-Rodríguez, Inmaculada Lara-Cantón, Julia Kuligowski, María C. Collado, María Gormaz, Marta Aguar, Máximo Vento, Eva Serna et al.
Children 2023, 10(3), 602; https://doi.org/10.3390/children10030602
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/10/3/602

3. “Atopic Dermatitis and Water: Is There an Optimum Water Intake Level for Improving Atopic Skin?”
by Nikolaos Douladiris, Efstratios Vakirlis and Emilia Vassilopoulou
Children 2023, 10(2), 273; https://doi.org/10.3390/children10020273
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/10/2/273

4. “Gastrointestinal Involvement in Children with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus”
by Angela Mauro, Teresa Giani, Clelia Di Mari, Martina Sandini, Antonella Talenti, Valentina Ansuini, Luigi Biondi, Giovanni Di Nardo and Luca Bernardo
Children 2023, 10(2), 309; https://doi.org/10.3390/children10020309
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/10/2/309

5. “Natural History of Hazelnut Allergy and Current Approach to Its Diagnosis and Treatment”
by Arianna Giannetti, Alessandro Ruggi, Giampaolo Ricci, Giuliana Giannì and Carlo Caffarelli
Children 2023, 10(3), 585; https://doi.org/10.3390/children10030585
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/10/3/585

6. “COVID-19 Pediatric Follow-Up: Respiratory Long COVID-Associated Comorbidities and Lung Ultrasound Alterations in a Cohort of Italian Children”
by Cristiana Indolfi, Angela Klain, Giulio Dinardo, Serena Ferrara, Fabio Decimo, Giorgio Ciprandi and Maria A. Tosca
Children 2024, 11(2), 166; https://doi.org/10.3390/children11020166
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/11/2/166

7. “Chronic Nonbacterial Osteomyelitis and Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Literature Review-Based Cohort”
by Stefania Costi, Sabino Germinario, Marco Pandolfi, Maria R. Pellico, Andrea Amati, Maurizio Gattinara, Cecilia B. Chighizola, Roberto Caporali and Achille Marino
Children 2023, 10(3), 502; https://doi.org/10.3390/children10030502
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/10/3/502

8. “Remdesivir Efficacy and Tolerability in Children with COVID-19-Associated Allergic Comorbidities such as Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis, and Atopic Dermatitis”
by Gheorghiță Jugulete, Monica Luminos, Carmen Pavelescu and Mădălina M. Merișescu
Children 2023, 10(5), 810; https://doi.org/10.3390/children10050810
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/10/5/810

9. “Prevalence and Risk Factors of Asthma in Children and Adolescents in Rabigh, Western Saudi Arabia”
by Turki S. Alahmadi, Moustafa A. Hegazi, Hani Alsaedi, Hanaa Hamadallah, Ali F. Atwah, Abdulrahman A. Alghamdi, Haya M. Altherwi, Majd S. Alghamdi, Ebtihal M. Albeshri, Moud I. Alzanbaqi et al.
Children 2023, 10(2), 247; https://doi.org/10.3390/children10020247
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/10/2/247

10. “A Practical Update on Pediatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis”
by Martina Votto, Maria De Filippo, Silvia Caimmi, Cristiana Indolfi, Alessandro Raffaele, Maria Angela Tosca, Gian Luigi Marseglia and Amelia Licari
Children 2023, 10(10), 1620; https://doi.org/10.3390/children10101620
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/10/10/1620

You can read other high-quality Editor’s Choice Articles via the link here: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/children/editors_choice.

You can submit your next manuscript to Children via the link here and choose a suitable Section: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/children/sections.

We look forward to receiving your excellent articles.

Children Editorial Office

28 March 2025
Children | Call for Papers for Newly Launched Collections and Special Issues


Children (ISSN: 2227-9067) is an international, open access journal dedicated to the streamlined yet scientifically rigorous dissemination of peer-reviewed science related to childhood health and disease. More information about the journal is available at the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/children.

To collect more high-quality manuscripts related to children’s health, the Editorial Office would like to invite scholars to edit these topics and disseminate new research findings.

The following Collection and 21 new Special Issues, published in Children, are open for new paper submissions.

For more details and to submit manuscripts, please visit the links below:

Advancements in the Management of Children with Cerebral Palsy
Collection Editor: Dr. Erich Rutz

Non-IgE Pediatric Food Allergy: Clinical and Research Issues
Guest Editors: Dr. Jimena Pérez-Moreno and Dr. María Elena Seoane-Reula
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 August 2025

Childhood Obesity: Prevention, Intervention and Treatment
Guest Editors: Dr. Eileen Chaves and Dr. Alaina Vidmar
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 August 2025

Malnutrition and Infectious Disease in Children: Epidemiology and Global Impacts
Guest Editor: Dr. Israt Jahan
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 August 2025

Motor Competence, Cognition, Movement Behaviors, and Physical Fitness in Children and Adolescents: New Theoretical and Statistical Approaches
Guest Editors: Dr. Paulo Felipe Bandeira, Dr. Clarice Maria De Lucena Martins and Dr. Mabliny Thuany
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 August 2025

Pediatric Intensive Care—Practice and Research (2nd Edition)
Guest Editors: Dr. Martin E. G. Blohm and Prof. Dr. Dominique Singer
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 August 2025

Advances in Pediatrics and Pediatric Neuroimaging: AI, New Technologies, and Their Applications in Disease Diagnosis and Therapy
Guest Editors: Dr. Alessia Guarnera and Dr. Daniela Longo
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 October 2025

Pediatric Gastrointestinal Diseases: Diagnosis, Management and Surgical Treatment
Guest Editors: Dr. Alessandro Boscarelli and Dr. Jurgen Schleef
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 August 2025

Dental Status and Oral Health in Children and Adolescents
Guest Editors: Dr. Abel Emanuel Moca and Dr. Raluca Iulia Juncar
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 August 2025

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health Progress (2nd Edition)
Guest Editors: Dr. Florina Rad and Dr. Magdalena Budisteanu
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 August 2025

Cognitive Development in Preterm Infants
Guest Editors: Dr. Yanyan Ni
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 August 2025

Motor Skills and Integral Health in Children and Adolescents: Keys to an Active Future
Guest Editors: Dr. Lilyan Mercedes Vega-Ramírez, Dr. Lilyan Mercedes Vega-Ramírez and Dr. M.ª Alejandra Ávalos-Ramos
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 August 2025

Promoting Healthy Lifestyles in Children and Adolescents
Guest Editors: Dr. Iker Saez and Dr. Aitor Coca
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 August 2025

Feeding Disorders in Infants and Toddlers: Diagnosis and Treatment
Guest Editor: Dr. Erin Sundseth Ross
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 August 2025

Lifestyle and Children's Health Development
Guest Editors: Dr. Guillermo Garcia-Perez-De-Sevilla and Dr. Augusto García Zapico
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 October 2025

Long-Term Effects of Early Childhood Nutrition on Growth and Development
Guest Editors: Dr. Foteini Balomenou and Prof. Vasilios Giapros
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 September 2025

Advances in Child Neuropsychiatric Disorders
Guest Editor: Dr. Valerio Zaccaria
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 August 2025

Pulmonary Function in Children with Respiratory Symptoms
Guest Editors: Dr. Paraschiva Cherecheș-Panța and Prof. Dr. Sorin Claudiu Man
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 August 2025

Advances in Pediatric Laparoscopic Surgery and Treatment
Guest Editors: Dr. Xenophon Sinopidis and Dr. Evangelos Blevrakis
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 August 2025

Advances in Child–Parent Attachment and Children's Peer Relations
Guest Editors: Dr. Giampaolo Nicolais and Dr. Valeria Carola
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 August 2025

Advanced in Childhood and Adolescent Psychopathology Based on Digital Intervention
Guest Editor: Dr. Sarah Pila
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 August 2025

Advances in Dyspraxia and Developmental Coordination Disorder in Children
Guest Editors: Dr. Katerina Asonitou and Prof. Dr. Dimitra Koutsouki
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 August 2025

If you are interested in editing a hot topic of interest related to your area, please contact the Editorial Office or submit your proposal directly via https://www.mdpi.com/journalproposal/sendproposalspecialissue/children.

We look forward to receiving your excellent articles and proposals.

Children Editorial Office

14 March 2025
Children Webinar | New Trends in Pediatric Trauma, 24 March 2025


A message from the webinar Chair:
Pediatric trauma care is evolving at a rapid pace, with groundbreaking methods and advanced implants transforming the landscape of treatments. Join us for an exclusive presentation where our speakers will unveil the latest innovations in pediatric trauma care. Discover cutting-edge techniques and state-of-the art implants designed to address a wide range of indications and injuries across various parts of the body.

Our expert speakers will delve into the latest advancements, including indications for resorbable implants, the use of elastic nailing in pediatric trauma cases, and the most effective approaches for treating pediatric fractures. This is your chance to gain valuable insights into these transformative treatments and stay ahead of the curve in pediatric trauma management.

Date: 24 March 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. CET | 1:00 p.m. EDT
Webinar ID: 846 8729 4567
Webinar Secretariat: journal.webinar@mdpi.com 

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

Unable to attend? Register anyway, and we will let you know when the recording is available for viewing.

Register now for free!

Program:

Speaker/Presentation

Time in CET

Time in EDT

Dr. Pierre Lascombes
Chair introduction

6:00–6:10 p.m.

1:00–1:10 p.m.

Dr. Pierre Journeau
Elastic nailing in case of pediatric trauma

6:10–6:25 p.m.

1:10–1:25 p.m.

Dr. Nicolas Lutz
To fix or not to fix: reflections on the current management of pediatric fractures

6:25–6:40 p.m.

1:25–1:40 p.m.

Dr. Pierre Lascombes
Novelties of ankle fractures

6:40–6:55 p.m.

1:40–1:55 p.m.

Dr. Gergo Jozsa
Indications of resorbable implants

6:55–7:10 p.m.

1:55–2:10 p.m.

Q&A Session

7:10–7:25 p.m.

2:10–2:25 p.m.

Dr. Pierre Lascombes (Chair)
Closing of webinar

7:25–7:30 p.m.

2:25–2:30 p.m.

Webinar Chair and Keynote Speakers:

  • Dr. Pierre Lascombes (Chair), Honorary Professor of the Faculty of Medicine, Nancy, France, and former Professor of the Faculty of Medicine, Geneva, Switzerland;
  • Dr. Pierre Journeau, head of the federation of pediatric orthopedic surgery at Hospices Civils de Lyon, France;
  • Dr. Nicolas Lutz, Service de Chirurgie de l'enfant et de l'adolescent, SCEA and Unité de Chirurgie Pédiatrique, UCP, Switzerland;
  • Dr. Gergo Jozsa, University of Pécs, Department of Pediatric, Pediatric Trauma, Hungary.

For more information about this webinar, please visit the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/Children-8.

 

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