Announcements

A range of MDPI journals will be attending the 46th ESPEN Congress in Milan, Italy, from 7 to 10 September 2024.

ESPEN 2024 offers a great opportunity for physicians, dietitians, pharmacists, nutritionists, scientists and nurses involved in the field of nutrition and metabolism to meet and discuss cutting-edge science in an informal atmosphere, strengthening old and creating new collaborations.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Nutrients;
• Medicina;
• Obesities;
• CIMB;
• Children;
• Metabolites;
• Biomedicines;
• Sci;
• Dietetics;
• Geriatrics;
• Women.

If you are attending this conference, please feel free to engage with us at our booth. Our delegates look forward to meeting you and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit https://espencongress.com/ or contact the Nutrients Editorial Office at nutrients@mdpi.com.

MDPI invites all experts recognized in their fields to attend the MDPI World Hepatitis Day Webinar 2024. Inspired by the collaborative spirit of World Hepatitis Day, this webinar aims to raise awareness about hepatitis and promote the development of innovative strategies to combat it. By engaging experts and the public, the webinar seeks to drive advancements and highlight the importance of collective efforts in scientific research and innovation.

We are looking forward to seeing you at the MDPI World Hepatitis Day Webinar 2024.

Title: MDPI World Hepatitis Day Webinar 2024
Date: 29 July 2024
Time: 15:00–17:00 (CEST) | 21:00–23:00 (CST Asia)
More Information: https://sciforum.net/event/WHD2024

This is a free webinar. After registration, 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.

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Program:

Relevant Special Issues:

Animals
“Diseases of the Small and Large Intestine, Liver and Pancreas in Small Animals: Second Edition”
Edited by Dr. Alessio Pierini and Dr. Eleonora Gori
Deadline for submission: 20 December 2024

“Metabolic Disorders of Poultry”
Edited by Dr. Victoria Anthony Uyanga and Dr. Felix Kwame Amevor
Deadline for submission: 28 February 2025

Cancers
“Hepatitis Viruses and Cancer”
Edited by Prof. Dr. John Koskinas and Dr. Urania Georgopoulou
Deadline for submission: 1 November 2024

Cells
“Interdisciplinary Approaches to Studying Human Liver Biology and Promoting Organ Regeneration: Understanding the Curse of Prometheus”
Edited by Prof. Dr. David C. Hay, Dr. Matthew Sinton and Alvile Kasarinaite
Deadline for submission: N.A.

Children
“Old and New Therapeutic Strategies in Children with Liver Disease”
Edited by Dr. Raffaele Iorio and Dr. Fabiola Di Dato
Deadline for submission: 30 September 2024

Diagnostics
“Diagnosis, Management, and Prognosis of Liver Disease and Its Syndromes”
Edited by Prof. Dr. Chien Hao Huang
Deadline for submission: 31 August 2024

“Diagnostic and Prognostic Markers in Liver Diseases”
Edited by Dr. Dávid Tornai
Deadline for submission: 31 October 2024

“Diagnosis of Liver Disease”
Edited by Dr. Sung-Eun Kim
Deadline for submission: 31 December 2024

Gastroenterology Insights
“Novelties in Diagnostics and Therapeutics in Hepatology: 2nd Edition”
Edited by Dr. Giovanni Marasco and Dr. Matteo Renzulli
Deadline for submission: 31 December 2024

Journal of Personalized Medicine
“Chronic Liver Disease: New Targets and New Mechanisms”
Edited by Dr. Theodoros Androutsakos
Deadline for submission: 20 February 2025

Livers
“Liver Fibrosis: Mechanisms, Targets, Assessment and Treatment”
Edited by Prof. Dr. Ralf Weiskirchen and Prof. Dr. Tilman Sauerbruch
Deadline for submission: 20 December 2024

Medicina
“Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Diseases”
Edited by Prof. Dr. Ludovico Abenavoli and Dr. Marcello Candelli
Deadline for submission: 24 December 2024

“Advances in Liver Surgery”
Edited by Prof. Dr. Jai Young Cho
Deadline for submission: 24 December 2024

“Novelties in Chronic Liver Diseases”
Edited by Prof. Dr. Ludovico Abenavoli
Deadline for submission: 30 September 2024

Metabolites
“Research on Pharmacotherapy of Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease”
Edited by Dr. Aleksandra Bołdys
Deadline for submission: 30 September 2024

“Metabolic Syndrome and Non-alcoholic Liver Disease”
Edited by Prof. Dr. Mircea-Catalin Fortofoiu, and Dr. Luigi Boccuto
Deadline for submission: 20 October 2024

“Liver Injury and Regeneration—Metabolic Research”
Edited by Dr. Miguel Suárez Matías
Deadline for submission: 31 December 2024

Microorganisms
“Hepatitis B Virus Infection and Vaccine”
Edited by Dr. Nishi N. Prabdial-Sing
Deadline for submission: 15 December 2024

Nutrients
“Metabolic-Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease at the Forefront: Confronting Nutritional Obstacles in Advanced Chronic Liver Disease and Portal Hypertension”
Edited by Dr. Angelo Armandi and Dr. Federico Ravaioli
Deadline for submission: 15 October 2024

“Prevention and Treatment of Liver Diseases by Dietary Habits and Lifestyle”
Dr. Marica Cariello and Dr. Raffaella Maria Gadaleta
Deadline for submission: 15 December 2024

“Managing Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease with Nutrition”
Edited by Dr. Nobuyuki Toshikuni
Deadline for submission: 25 December 2024

Pathogens
“Zoonotic Hepatitis E Virus: A Focus on Animals, Food and Environment”
Edited by Prof. Dr. Barbara Di Martino, Dr. Federica Di Profio and Dr. Andrea Palombieri  
Deadline for submission: 10 October 2024

Vaccines
“Vaccines and Vaccination: HIV, Hepatitis Viruses, and HPV”
Edited by Dr. Ivan Schietroma and Dr. Sonia Moretti
Deadline for submission: 28 February 2025

“Vaccination and Treatments against Viral Hepatitis: Achievements, Challenges and Perspectives”
Edited by Dr. Bárbara Vieira Do Lago and Dr. Vinicius M. Mello
Deadline for submission: 15 March 2025

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 (newjournal-committee@mdpi.com) if you would like to create more new journals.

To further develop different research aspects and improve the clarity and accessibility for readers, under the guidance of the Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Paul R. Carney, Children (ISSN: 2227-9067) has established six new Sections and adjusted nine Sections’ scopes.

New Sections:

• “Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition”;
• “Pediatric Drugs”;
• “Pediatric Radiology”;
• “Translational Pediatrics”;
• “Pediatric Ophthalmology”;
• “Pediatric Otolaryngology”.

Updated Sections:

The journal covers all manuscripts related to children’s health.

• “Pediatric Neurology & Neurodevelopmental Disorders” (Section Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Dr. Paul R. Carney);
• “Global Pediatric Health”;
• “Pediatric Nephrology & Urology”;
• “Pediatric Orthopedics & Sports Medicine” (Section Editor-in-Chief: Dr. Erich Rutz);
• “Pediatric Dentistry & Oral Medicine” (Section Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Dr. Chiarella Sforza);
• “Pediatric Mental Health”;
• “Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes” (Section Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Dr. Zvi Laron);
• “Pediatric Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Palliative Care” (Section Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Dr. Boris Zernikow);
• “Pediatric Emergency Medicine & Intensive Care Medicine”.

The subject of the journal is divided into themed Sections which are reviewed regularly to keep them relevant. Additionally, we are currently recruiting Section Editors-in-Chief and Editorial Board Members and accepting applications for Topical Advisory Panel editorial positions: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/children/topical_advisory_panel_application.

For any queries or additional information, please kindly contact the Editorial Office. Alternatively, you may wish to submit your work directly via the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/children.

Children Editorial Office

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.

We are pleased to inform you that the journal Children (ISSN: 2227-9067) has received an increased CiteScore of 2.7, which is an increase of 35% compared with the journal’s 2022 metrics. Children’s CiteScore ranks Q2 (152/330) in the “Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health” category.

To learn more about the journal’s statistics, please visit: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/children/stats.

Excellent performance is inseparable from the support and dedication of all journal editors, reviewers, authors, and readers. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for contributing to the journal.

Children Editorial Office

MDPI will be attending the 5th Belt & Road Initiative Global Health International Congress & 2024 University Alliance of the Silk Road Global Health Forum, which will be held from 21 to 23 June 2024, in Xi’an, China.

The symposium will focus on major global health issues, including approximately 20 keynote forums and thematic forums, as well as research result poster exchange and youth forums. Government officials, experts, scholars, clinicians and public health practitioners from medical and health-related fields will attend the conference.

The following topics will be covered:

• Elderly populations;
• Smart healthcare;
• Integration of medical and preventive measures;
• Healthy China Action—Proactive Health;
• Eliminating health imbalances;
• Obesity prevention and control;
• Diabetes prevention and control;
• Prevention and control of chronic diseases;
• Infectious disease prevention and control;
• Environment and prevention and control of endemic diseases;
• Nutrition and health;
• Health media and health promotion.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Nutrients;
• Obesities;
• Antioxidants;
• Healthcare;
• Diabetology;
• Children;
• JPM;
• Epidemiologia;
• Endocrines.

If you are considering attending this conference, we encourage you to visit our booth and speak to our representatives. We are eager to meet you in person and assist you with any queries you may have.

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 rui.duarte@mdpi.com or +41764313242.

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We are pleased to announce that British Society of Paediatric Dentistry Annual Scientific Conference 2024 has set up a free media partnership with Children (ISSN: 2227-9067).

The theme of the conference is “Right Care at the Right Time”, and our aim is to ensure that children receive the appropriate care at the right time by the most qualified and suitable team of health professionals. Our renowned speakers will cover a wide range of topics, including evidence-based methods of prevention, management of dental disease, dental trauma, and the management of children with complex dental and medical needs.

Conference highlights:

• Keynote lectures by nationally and internationally renowned speakers;
• A wide range of topics, including evidence-based prevention methods;
• The management of dental disease, dental trauma, and children with complex dental and medical needs.

This Annual Scientific Conference will take place from 12 to 13 September 2024 at the Centre for Student Life, Cardiff University. A separate Teacher's Study Day will take place on 11 September 2024 (Venue TBC).

The conference will feature a mixture of posters and oral presentations, an exhibition, a full social programme, and a multitude of networking opportunities.

Don't miss out on the UK's largest paediatric dentistry event!

For more details, please visit the following link: https://fitwise.eventsair.com/bspd-2024.

Children Editorial Office

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 rui.duarte@mdpi.com or +41764313242.

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