Announcements
19 August 2026
MDPI’s Journal Cluster of Surgery
Surgery is a multidisciplinary field and a core pillar of modern healthcare, continually evolving through technological innovation. Recent breakthroughs in robotic and computer-assisted surgery, artificial intelligence, digital health technologies, advanced imaging, and personalized surgical approaches are transforming how procedures are planned, performed and monitored. These advances reduce invasiveness, accelerate recovery and expand treatment possibilities for patients worldwide.
MDPI’s journal cluster of surgery has a mission to publish the latest developments across the surgical spectrum, from fundamental research and technological innovation to clinical applications and outcomes studies. By connecting journals that address diverse surgical disciplines, MDPI’s journal cluster of surgery will promote the exchange of knowledge, multidisciplinary collaborations and the dissemination of impactful discoveries.
The 12 participating journals include:
- Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN 2077-0383)—Focuses on clinical and pre-clinical research. It publishes article types including Research Papers, Reviews, Editorials, Communications, etc. JCM is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Emmanuel Andrès (Internal Medicine Department, University Hospital Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France) and Prof. Dr. Kent Doi (Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan);
- Surgical Techniques Development (STD, ISSN 2038-9582)—Focuses on the latest progressive techniques and advanced technologies in the field of surgeries. Surgical Techniques Development is led by Editor-in-Chief Dr. Egidio Riggio (Plastic Surgery Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milano, Italy);
- Reports — Clinical Practice and Surgical Cases (ISSN 2571-841X)—Focuses on medical reports such as case reports, articles, and reviews related to the elucidation of human diseases. Reports is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Toshio Hattori (Emeritus Professor, International Research Institute of Disaster Science, Tohoku University, Miyagi, Japan);
- Surgeries (ISSN 2673-4095)—Focuses on studies related to original theoretical, clinical, and experimental research and advances in all fields of surgery. Surgeries is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Salomone Di Saverio (Department of General Surgery, Madonna del Soccorso Hospital, San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy);
- Clinics and Practice (ISSN 2039-7283)—Focuses on patients, procedures, and treatments with a particular emphasis on the clinical aspects. Clinics and Practice is led by Editor-in-Chief Dr. Athanassios A. Kyrgidis (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece);
- European Burn Journal (ISSN 2673-1991)—Focuses on publishing the latest scientific developments in burn care and burn prevention. Apart from traditional areas of burn care and burn research, other topics also covered by the journal include wound care, scar treatment and wound healing, and regenerative medicine, as well as preclinical and experimental research, including molecular, cellular, and animal studies. European Burn Journal is led by Editors-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Naiem Moiemen (University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK) and Prof. Dr. Peter M. Vogt (Department Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Medizinsche Hochschule Hannover, Hannover, Germany). It is the official journal of the European Burns Association (EBA);
- Complications (ISSN 2813-4966)—Focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, etiology, and management of complications in basic, translational, and clinical research, as well as epidemiology. Complications is led by Editor-in-Chief Dr. Giovanni E. Cacciamani (Institute of Urology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA);
- Osteology (ISSN 2673-4036)—Focuses on bone-related diseases and their molecular mechanisms, biological and physiological research on bone, interactions of bone with other organ systems, bone biomaterials, as well as methodological advances in osteology. Osteology is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Umile Giuseppe Longo (Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Rome, Italy);
- Transplantology (ISSN 2673-3943)—Focuses on all aspects of transplantation research and clinical practice, including solid organ and tissue transplantation, immunology and immunosuppression, transplant surgery, donor and recipient management, organ preservation, regenerative medicine, complications after transplantation, long-term outcomes, as well as patient care. Transplantology is led by Editor-in-Chief Maurizio Salvadori (Department of Transplantation—Renal Unit, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy);
- Anesthesia Research (ISSN 2813-5806)—Focuses on all aspects of research on Anesthesiology, including anesthesia physiology, medical physics, pharmacology, invasive and non-invasive organ support techniques used in the field, related patient care and patient education methods, lay communication, public health outcomes, and results of surgical and invasive procedures. Anesthesia Research is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Bruce D. Spiess (Departments of Anesthesiology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA);
- Emergency Care and Medicine (ISSN 2813-7914)—Focuses on advancements and developments in emergency medical services, emergency medicine, acute internal medicine, and acute care surgery practice, theory, nursing, training, and education. Emergency Care and Medicine is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Raimundas Lunevicius (Department of General Surgery, Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK);
- Journal of Aesthetic Medicine (ISSN 3042-6774)—Focuses on research improving aesthetics through dermatology, plastic surgery, and cosmetic procedures and a combination of all three. Journal of Aesthetic Medicine is led by Editor-in-Chief Dr. Steven Paul Nistico (Department of Clinical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy).
|
Launch Year |
Impact Factor (2025) |
CiteScore (2025) |
First Decision (Median Days) |
Acceptance to Publication (Median Days) |
APC (CHF) |
|
 |
2012 |
3.3 |
5.2 |
16.6 |
2.8 |
2600 |
 |
2011 |
0.5 |
- |
23 |
3.8 |
1400 |
 |
2018 |
0.5 |
- |
23.2 |
2.9 |
1400 |
 |
2020 |
1.5 |
1.8 |
26.8 |
4.6 |
1400 |
 |
2011 |
2.8 |
3.5 |
24 |
2.8 |
1800 |
 |
2020 |
1.0 |
1.9 |
18.8 |
3.6 |
1000 |
 |
2024 |
- |
- |
31.3 |
8.6 |
1000 |
 |
2021 |
- |
- |
49.3 |
7.2 |
1000 |
 |
2020 |
- |
1.2 |
21.1 |
6.6 |
1200 |
 |
2024 |
- |
- |
23 |
14.7 |
1000 |
 |
2024 |
- |
- |
24.1 |
4.5 |
1000 |
 |
2025 |
- |
- |
18 |
7 |
1000 |
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 long-term preservation of published papers and supporting the future of science through partnerships, sponsorships, and awards.
By adhering to these values and principles, MDPI remains committed to advancing scientific knowledge and promoting open science practices.
Selected Topics:
“Innovations in Brain Tumor Surgery: Techniques and Outcomes”
Topic Editors: Prof. Dr. Maria Caffo and Prof. Dr. Teresa Somma
Manuscript submission deadline: 20 July 2027
“Innovations in Plastic Surgery and Regenerative Medicine—2nd Edition”
Topic Editors: Prof. Dr. Francesco D’Andrea, Prof. Dr. Jean Paul Meningaud, Prof. Dr. Barbara Hersant and Prof. Dr. Simone La Padula
Manuscript submission deadline: 30 November 2026
“Evolving Role of Endoscopy in Adult and Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disorders”
Topic Editors: Dr. Valerio Balassone, Dr. Dominique Schluckebier, Dr. Matteo Tacelli and Prof. Dr. Luigi Dall'Oglio
Manuscript submission deadline: 30 June 2027
Selected Articles:
Journal of Clinical Medicine
“Redefining Success in Hernia Surgery: The Case for Patient-Reported Outcomes”
by Jacob Rosenberg, Anders Gram-Hanssen, Hugin Reistrup and Jason Joe Baker
J. Clin. Med. 2025, 14(17), 6131; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14176131
Surgical Techniques Development
“3D-Printed Models Are an Innovation Becoming Standard in Surgical Practice—Review”
by Jakub Kopeć, Justyna Kukulska and Magdalena Lewandowska
Surg. Tech. Dev. 2025, 14(3), 33; https://doi.org/10.3390/std14030033
Reports
“Left Atrial Myxoma Surgery in Cryoglobulinemic Vasculitis Associated with Hepatitis B: A Clinical Case Report”
by Iustina Maria Andrieș, Radu Sebastian Gavril, Cristina Andreea Adam, Grigore Tinica and Florin Mitu
Reports 2026, 9(2), 101; https://doi.org/10.3390/reports9020101
Surgeries
“Comprehensive Overview of Current Pleural Drainage Practice: A Tactical Guide for Surgeons and Clinicians”
by Paolo Albino Ferrari, Cosimo Bruno Salis, Elisabetta Pusceddu, Massimiliano Santoru, Gianluca Canu, Antonio Ferrari, Alessandro Giuseppe Fois and Antonio Maccio
Surgeries 2025, 6(4), 108; https://doi.org/10.3390/surgeries6040108
Clinics and Practice
“Artificial Intelligence in Cardiac Surgery: Transforming Outcomes and Shaping the Future”
by Vasileios Leivaditis, Eleftherios Beltsios, Athanasios Papatriantafyllou, Konstantinos Grapatsas, Francesk Mulita, Nikolaos Kontodimopoulos, Nikolaos G. Baikoussis, Levan Tchabashvili, Konstantinos Tasios, Ioannis Maroulis et al.
Clin. Pract. 2025, 15(1), 17; https://doi.org/10.3390/clinpract15010017
European Burn Journal
“Effectiveness and Safety of Topically Applied Tranexamic Acid with Epinephrine in Surgical Procedures: A Systematic Review”
by Hedieh Keshavarz, Weber Wei Chiang Lin, Shawn Dodd, Janice Y. Kung and Joshua N. Wong
Eur. Burn J. 2025, 6(3), 52; https://doi.org/10.3390/ebj6030052
Complications
“Factors Influencing Major Amputation and Death Following Limb Salvage Surgery in a Diabetic Population: Systematic Review and Real-World Comparison”
by Kit Ferguson, Sifat M. Alam, Connor Phillips, Lia Spencer, Michelle Goodeve, Selina Begum, Harrison Travis, Jade Tang, Richard Feinn, Douglas McHugh et al.
Complications 2025, 2(4), 26; https://doi.org/10.3390/complications2040026
Osteology
“Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in Vertebral Bone Disorders: Current Evidence and Future Perspectives”
by Umberto Aldo Arcidiacono, Camilla Riva and Amedeo Piazza
Osteology 2026, 6(2), 11; https://doi.org/10.3390/osteology6020011
Transplantology
“Risk Factors for Incisional Hernia After Kidney Transplantation: Impact of Fascial Closure Suture Type”
by Jorge de la Mata, Oleksandr Boiko, Sofia Zarraga, Jorge Garcia-Olaverri, Ana Llorente, Sergio Prieto and David Lecumberri
Transplantology 2026, 7(1), 4; https://doi.org/10.3390/transplantology7010004
Anesthesia Research
“Postoperative Pulmonary Complications After Surgery with General Anesthesia”
by Kayla Cayton, Nadina Mrkaljevic, Matthew Lumsden, Joseph Colorafi, Abdulla Mamun, Braden Hemingway, Kenneth Daratha and Karen Colorafi
Anesth. Res. 2026, 3(2), 16; https://doi.org/10.3390/anesthres3020016
Emergency Care and Medicine
“Coronary CT Angiography for Acute Chest Pain in the Emergency Department: A Systematic Review of Clinical Utility”
by Kyvan Irannejad, Logan Hubbard, Aditya Narashim, Ruben Mora, Beshoy Iskander, Natdanai Punnanithinont, Keishi Ichikawa, April Kinninger, Suvasini Lakshmanan, Sion Roy et al.
Emerg. Care Med. 2025, 2(3), 46; https://doi.org/10.3390/ecm2030046
Journal of Aesthetic Medicine
“Tranexamic Acid and Postoperative Bleeding in Rhinoplasty: Insights from a Nationwide EHR Study”
by Mattie Rosi-Schumacher, Nicole Favre, Ariel Harsinay, Gaayathri Varavenkataraman and Michele Carr
J. Aesthetic Med. 2026, 2(1), 1; https://doi.org/10.3390/jaestheticmed2010001
13 August 2026
Meet Us at the IASLC 2026 World Conference on Lung Cancer, 12–15 September 2026, Seoul, Republic of Korea
12 August 2026
Meet Us at the European Respiratory Society Congress 2026, 5–9 September 2026, Barcelona, Spain
6 August 2026
Meet Us at the 22nd EuGMS Congress, 16–18 September 2026, Lille, France
Conference: 22nd EuGMS Congress
Date: 16–18 September 2026
Location: Lille Grand Palais, Lille, France
MDPI will be attending the 22nd EuGMS Congress, which will be held from 16 to 18 September 2026 in Lille, France.
After the resounding success of the 2025 congress in Reykjavik, which brought together over 2,000 participants, the 2026 congress will continue to advance the field of geriatric medicine, deepen collaborations, and celebrate the shared commitment to improving the care of older adults.
The theme for the 2026 congress, “Optimizing Function: a Key to Healthy Ageing”, underscores the vital role of functional capacity in ensuring quality of life and independence as we age. In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, this focus is more important than ever.
The following open access journals will be represented at the conference:
- Nutrients;
- Journal of Ageing and Longevity (JAL);
- Healthcare;
- Obesities;
- Geriatrics;
- Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM);
- International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH);
- Diabetology;
- Diseases;
- European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education (EJIHPE);
- Nursing Reports;
- Pharmacy;
- Clinics and Practice.
If you are planning to attend the above conference, please do not hesitate to visit our booth. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have.
For more information about the conference, please visit the following website:
https://eugms2026.com/.
Of the participating journals, Geriatrics is celebrating its 10th anniversary:
2026 marks the 10th anniversary of Geriatrics (ISSN 2308-3417), a peer-reviewed open access journal on geriatric medicine published by MDPI. With an Impact Factor of 2.4 and a CiteScore of 3.4, the journal is covered in Scopus, ESCI (Web of Science), PubMed, PMC, and other databases. The journal has published more than 1000 papers by more than 4000 authors. More than 2000 reviewers have reviewed submissions to the journal at least once. We equally value the contributions made by our editors, authors, and reviewers.
Geriatrics invites you to celebrate this milestone and explore the 10th anniversary website: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/geriatrics/anniversary.
6 August 2026
Meet Us at the ESMO Congress 2026, 23–27 October 2026, Madrid, Spain
5 August 2026
MDPI INSIGHTS: The CEO’s Letter #37 – Canada Summit, Sciforum Relaunch, 30 Years of Impactful Research & ISPRS 2026
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
Reflections from the MDPI Canada Summit 2026 in Toronto (9–10 July)
As part of this year’s MDPI Summit events, we were delighted to host Editors-in-Chief (EiCs) and Editorial Board Members (EBMs) in Toronto for the MDPI Canada Summit 2026 this July.
Across the two days, we presented on topics including research integrity, editorial leadership, artificial intelligence, peer review, and the evolving role of the EiC. More importantly, the Summit created space for feedback and conversations with the academic community: these engagements continue play and important role in shaping how MDPI develops its journals and services.
Why Canada?
Canada has become one of the world’s leading Open Access (OA) nations. In 2025, 68% of Canadian research publications were published OA, with more than 73,000 OA articles produced during the year. Over the past five years alone, Canadian researchers have published more than 526,000 scholarly articles, showing both the scale and quality of Canadian research.
MDPI Toronto Office
“Canada has become one of the world’s leading Open Access nations”
Since opening in 2019, our Toronto office has grown to more than 85 colleagues supporting editorial operations, research integrity, marketing, societies, conferences, indexing, author services, and many other functions across North America. It was great to spend time with the team, see first-hand the energy and enthusiasm they bring to their work, and recognize the significant role they play in building relationships with the Canadian research community and delivering events such as this Summit.
MDPI and Canada
Today, Canada is an important part of the MDPI community:
- More than 53,800 articles from Canadian institutions published with MDPI since 1996
- More than 5,800 MDPI publications from Canadian researchers in 2025
- Nearly 1,900 Canadian Editorial Board Members, including 24 Editors-in-Chief; 49 Section Editors-in-Chief
- More than 30 Institutional Open Access Partnerships (IOAP) with universities across Canada
“The academic community is at the center of everything we do”
These numbers reflect the long-term partnerships with researchers, reviewers, editors, and institutions who continue to place their trust in MDPI.
Summit Program
Throughout the Summit, we presented and discussed topics against the following agenda:
- MDPI at 30: Introduction, Reflections and the Road Ahead – Stefan Tochev (CEO)
- Engagement with Academic Community and Society Partnerships – Karen Irwin (Associate Editorial Engagement Manager) and Carla Aloè (Head of Societies and Acquisition)
- Latest Developments in the Editorial Process – Summer Huggard (Operations Manager)
- Research Integrity and Publication Ethics – Renato Merki (Research Integrity Specialist)
- AI and Technology in Publishing – Dr. Barnaby Crook (Regional Engagement Editor)
- Panel Discussion – Bob Vrooman (Head of Business Development / Operations Manager, USA), Summer Huggard, Renato Merki, and myself
These presentations reinforce something we often say at MDPI: The academic community is at the center of everything we do. Each session concluded with a Q&A, allowing for discussions throughout the Summit to engage directly with our EiCs and EBMs.
Further Reading
I also had the opportunity to be interviewed by University Affairs about the evolving landscape of scholarly publishing, Open Access, and the importance of engaging with the research community. If you’re interested, you can read the interview in:
- English: University Affairs – MDPI Toronto Summit 2026: Bringing Together Leaders to Shape the Future of Scholarly Publishing
- Français: Affaires universitaires – Sommet MDPI de Toronto 2026
Thank You
As OA continues to grow around the world, events such as the MDPI Canada Summit remind us of the importance of meeting with our academic community in person. Listening to feedback, exchanging ideas, and building relationships are essential to ensuring that MDPI continues to evolve alongside the researchers, editors, reviewers, and institutions we serve.
Impactful Research
Five Journals, Five Different Stories of Success
Each year, the release of the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) provides an opportunity to look at the progress of our journal portfolio and, more importantly, the achievements of the research communities behind it.
A recent MDPI Blog article from Tommy Lax (Content Specialist, MDPI) highlights five journals whose 2025 Journal Impact Factor results show that success can take many forms – from achieving a first Impact Factor, to steady long-term growth, to leadership within highly competitive disciplines.
The featured journals include:
- Machine Learning & Knowledge Extraction (MAKE) – Among the 330 MDPI journals which received an Impact Factor in 2025, MAKE (ISSN 2504-4990) holds the accolade of having the highest rating of 8.4. The journal, which provides an advanced forum for the study of machine learning and its applications, is placed in Q1 for three subject categories: Computer science, artificial intelligence; Computer science, interdisciplinary applications; and Engineering, electrical & electronic.
- Antioxidants – Continuing its strong position across multiple scientific disciplines, Antioxidants (ISSN 2076-3921) was awarded an exceptional Impact Factor of 8.2. In addition, the journal was placed in Q1 in three subject categories: Biochemistry & molecular biology; Chemistry, medicinal; and Food science & technology.
- Biomass – This year, Biomass (ISSN 2673-8783) was recognized in the JCR for the first time, with a strong debut Impact Factor of 6.7. What makes this achievement even more impressive is the journal’s placement in Q1 of the category Engineering, chemical.
- Analytica – Remaining with the theme of growth, Analytica (ISSN 2673-4532), which provides an advanced forum for all aspects of fundamental and applied analytical chemistry, recorded one of the largest year-on-year increases in Journal Impact Factor, with a 7.4 – an astounding 3.8-point increase from its 2024 rating of 3.6.
- Batteries – Indexed in SCIE, Batteries (ISSN 2313-0105) received an updated Impact Factor of 6.3 this year, representing an increase of 1.5 versus last year, demonstrating consistent growth and increasing visibility over several years.
While citation metrics provide one perspective on journal performance, they tell only part of the story. Every milestone reflects the dedication of Editors-in-Chief, Editorial Board Members, reviewers, authors, and colleagues across MDPI who work together to uphold rigorous editorial standards and support high-quality research.
As a signatory of the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), MDPI supports a balanced approach to research evaluation. Journal-level metrics should be viewed alongside article-level indicators and the broader scientific and societal impact of published research.
Thank you to everyone whose commitment continues to strengthen our journals and advance Open Access across the global research community.
Inside MDPI
Building Better Tools for the Research Community: The Relaunch of Sciforum
Innovation at MDPI extends beyond journals. Over the past decade, we have continued to invest in products that support researchers, conference organizers, editors, reviewers, and institutions throughout the research lifecycle. As part of this ongoing investment, our Product and Engineering teams have been modernizing several of MDPI’s digital platforms. One important milestone in that journey is the relaunch of Sciforum, our conference management platform.
Read More: Sciforum Relaunch: Empowering Science through Seamless Event Management
Rather than simply updating an existing system, our product and engineering teams have rebuilt Sciforum, using a modern architecture designed to improve the user experience, support future growth, and continue to strengthen our position in the conference management market.
“Scalable technology is essential to delivering a high-quality experience”
Why We Rebuilt Sciforum
Technology must continue evolving alongside the needs of our users. The previous platform had served MDPI well for many years but had become difficult to extend and maintain. The new platform introduces a modular architecture that enables faster development, more flexibility, and a scalable foundation for future work.
Major improvements include:
- Simplified submission workflows
- Role-based dashboards
- A modern website builder
- Flexible pricing options
- Permanent data hosting
- A scalable architecture for future development
Supporting Our Conference Community
Sciforum is more than a software platform: it supports researchers, conference organizers, reviewers, speakers, and attendees by helping them organize, participate in, and share scientific meetings more efficiently. As MDPI continues to expand its conference activities worldwide, investing in modern, scalable technology is essential to delivering a high-quality experience for both our external partners and our internal teams.
Looking Ahead
The relaunch represents the beginning Sciforum’s next chapter. Planned improvements include: the Program Builder, Communication Hub, expanded payment options, Zoom integration, and a mobile application. These will continue to enhance the platform over the coming months.
Coming Together for Science
Highlights from ISPRS Congress 2026 – Toronto, Canada
In early July, I had the pleasure of attending the XXV ISPRS Congress in Toronto, one of the world’s leading gatherings for the geospatial and remote sensing research community. It was a great opportunity to meet researchers, editors, society leaders, and collaborators, while gaining insights into some of the latest developments in geospatial science and technology.
Over several days, I had the privilege of presenting the Jack Dangermond Award; speaking about MDPI’s approach to AI in publishing and our 30-year journey in Open Access publishing; participating in Editorial Board meetings; and engaging with members of the ISPRS community.
Below is a summary of these activities:
Celebrating excellence in research
One of the highlights of the week was presenting the Jack Dangermond Award for the best paper published in the ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information (IJGI). Sponsored by MDPI and ESRI, the award recognizes an outstanding paper published over a four-year period and includes an ISPRS certificate together with a USD 10,000 prize.
Awards such as these remind us that journals are much more than publication platforms: they celebrate research that advances knowledge, inspires future work, and delivers meaningful impact for both science and society.
Presentations at ISPRS
I also had the pleasure to give two presentations during the congress:
1. The AI Revolution in Publishing: Challenges, Innovations, and MDPI’s Vision
The development of AI continues to transform scholarly publishing. During this session, I shared how MDPI is integrating AI responsibly, not to replace editorial judgement or peer review, but to support our staff by improving efficiency while maintaining scientific quality and research integrity.
2. MDPI: 30 Years of Open Access Publishing
I also had the opportunity to share MDP’s 30-year journey from a small publishing initiative to becoming a global Open Access publisher serving millions of researchers worldwide. As part of this session, my colleague Carla Aloè (Head of Societies and Acquisitions) introduced the ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information (IJGI), sharing its development and contribution to the geospatial research community.
Meeting with Our Editorial Boards
Another rewarding aspect of the congress was meeting with the Editorial Boards of two of our journals:
- Remote Sensing
- ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information
These discussions went beyond journal metrics. We heard ideas about editorial quality and emerging research areas, and we discussed reviewer engagement, diversity within editorial boards, and how journals can continue serving their communities for the future. These conversations are a great way to connect directly to the scientists who help shape our journals.
“One of our core missions has always been to make high-quality research openly accessible”
Partnerships matter
Scientific publishing is built on collaboration. Throughout the congress, our team welcomed researchers to the MDPI booth, met with authors and editors, and discussed opportunities for collaboration across our journals and society partnerships.
Special thanks to our MDPI colleagues who were present throughout the ISPRS congress supporting our Editorial Board meetings and the MDPI booth: Andy Tran, Carla Aloè, Carlo Cunanan, Diana Ribeiro Tosato, and Elena Duan.
Thank you to ISPRS for organizing this congress, to the researchers who shared their work, to our Editorial Board members, and to MDPI colleagues whose dedication continues to shape the journals and communities we support.
Closing Thoughts
Insights Into 30 Years of Impactful MDPI Research
As we celebrate 30 years of MDPI, it’s worth reflecting on the impact that the research we publish has on society. One of our core missions has always been to make high-quality research openly accessible so that it can inform new discoveries, public policy, education and innovation around the world.
A recent article on the MDPI Blog highlights several examples of MDPI publications that have gone beyond academic citations to help inform governments, international organizations and public policy discussions.
Research Creating Real-World Impact
The MDPI blog article features research that has contributed to topics including:
- protecting the Amazon rainforest through satellite mapping
- understanding climate change and urban heat inequality
- encouraging more young women to pursue STEM careers
- tackling obesity through healthier food environments
- shaping sustainable urban planning through the “15-minute city” concept
These examples remind us that publishing research is not only about producing articles: it is about helping knowledge reach the people who can use it to improve lives and address global challenges.
Thirty Years of Open Access
MDPI’s 30th Anniversary is also an opportunity to recognize the collective contribution of everyone across MDPI. Every manuscript processed, every review coordinated, every system developed, every conference organized, every partnership established and every article published contributes to a much larger purpose: helping scientific knowledge move further and faster.
You can explore the full article here: 30 Years of Impactful MDPI Research
You can also visit our 30th Anniversary page to learn more about MDPI’s journey over the past three decades.
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG
28 July 2026
Meet Us at the 85th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Cancer Association, 24–26 September 2026, Kyoto, Japan
24 July 2026
Clinics and Practice | New Sections “Clinical Nursing” and “Urology and Nephrology” Established
The Clinics and Practice (ISSN 2039-7283) editorial team is pleased to announce the launch of two new Sections, Sections “Clinical Nursing” and “Urology and Nephrology”.
The “Clinical Nursing” Section focuses on advancing evidence-based nursing practice across diverse clinical settings, encompassing acute, chronic, community care, palliative and rehabilitative care. It aims to publish high-quality research, systematic reviews, clinical guidelines, and innovative approaches that enhance patient outcomes, safety, and quality of care. Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary collaboration, clinical decision-making, clinical leadership and protocol innovation, and the integration of emerging technologies, including digital health and artificial intelligence applied within nursing informatics, into nursing practice. The Section welcomes contributions addressing wound care, critical care, surgical nursing, infection prevention, chronic disease management, and patient-centered care models. Additionally, it promotes research on clinical education, competency development, and implementation science to advance the practical application of evidence in real-world nursing workflows. By fostering scientific rigor and clinical relevance, this Section aspires to support nurses and healthcare professionals in delivering optimal, evidence-informed care.
The “Urology and Nephrology” Section aims to provide a clinically relevant and forward-looking platform that bridges medical nephrology and urological surgery across the continuum of disease. This Section will highlight advances in the diagnosis, management, and prevention of renal and genitourinary disorders, with an emphasis on multidisciplinary care, translational research, and emerging technologies. Areas of focus include chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, dialysis, kidney transplantation, and urologic conditions with renal implications, covering core clinical domains including urolithiasis and functional urology that constitute a major proportion of routine clinical practice. In addition, the Section will prioritize innovations in artificial intelligence, digital health, minimally invasive and robotic urology, and precision medicine that are reshaping clinical practice and research. By integrating complementary perspectives from medical nephrology and surgical urology, this Section seeks to promote collaborative, patient-centered approaches and accelerate the translation of scientific discoveries into improved outcomes.
We are currently recruiting Editorial Board Members (EBMs) and Guest Editors for these Sections. If you are an active researcher in this field and are passionate about publishing cutting-edge research, please contact us at clinpract@mdpi.com. For further information on the journal’s Sections, please click here.
Clinics and Practice Editorial Office
8 July 2026
MDPI’s Newly Launched Journals in June 2026
Our portfolio of journals available for publishing up-to-date research in immediate open access format has been further expanded. In June 2026, eleven new journals released their inaugural issues and two transferred journals released their first issue as part of MDPI, covering the subjects of environmental & earth sciences, chemistry & materials science, public health & healthcare, engineering, medicine & pharmacology, and biology & life sciences.
We extend our gratitude to the Editors-in-Chief, Associate Editors, and Editorial Board Members who will shape the future course of these new journals. Each journal is dedicated to upholding strong editorial standards through a thorough peer review process, enabling impactful open access scholarship.
Please feel free to browse and discover more about the new journals below.
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New Journals |
Founding Editor(s)-in-Chief |
Journal Topics (Selected) |
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Prof. Dr. Xiaochuan Pan, Peking University, China |
public health research, practice, policy, and education; eco-health equity | |
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Prof. Dr. Xin-Gao Gong Fudan University, China; Prof. Dr. Zhimei Sun Beihang University, China |
AI-enhanced theory & simulation; generative design & discovery; autonomous experimentation; AI for characterization; large language models and agents | |
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Prof. Dr. Yong Liu, Wuhan University, China |
hydropower technology; renewable energy; water resources; optimization; rock and soil mechanics; power system stability | |
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Prof. Dr. Giovanni Rezza, University Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Italy |
pandemic preparedness; public health; global outbreak dynamics and epidemiology; outbreak prediction and risk forecasting; one health approach; zoonotic and pre-pandemic vaccines | |
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Prof. Dr. Brian Horton, University of Texas at Austin, USA |
stratigraphy; sedimentology; earth surface processes; basin evolution and tectonics; climate and paleoclimate | |
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Prof. Dr. Yike Guo, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, China |
artificial intelligence (AI); application of AI to engineering; Explainable AI (XAI); AI-driven design and optimization; AI for manufacturing and automation | view journal scope | submit an article |
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Prof. Dr. Hei Wong, City University of Hong Kong, China |
novel semiconductor materials; advanced heterogeneous integration technologies; advanced characterization and testing techniques; heterogeneously integrated systems and applications; modeling and design automation| |
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Prof. Dr. Michail Panagiotidis, Mississippi State University, USA |
plant-based medicines; natural products-based drug discovery; plant-based bioactive compounds; pharmacognosy; phytochemicals; pharmacokinetics | |
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Prof. Dr. Khalid Meksem, Southern Illinois University, USA |
genome biotechnology; applied genomics; genetic engineering; agricultural biotechnology; medical biotechnology; data science and AI| |
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Dr. Chenxi Wu, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China |
environmental cleanup; ecological restoration; environmental management and governance; environmental modeling and monitoring | |
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Prof. Dr. Janusz Kozinski, Lakehead University, Canada |
renewable energy; sustainable agriculture; green innovation; climate change; artificial intelligence and environmental sustainability | |
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Transferred Journals |
Editor(s)-in-Chief |
Journal Topics (Selected) |
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Prof. Dr. Thomas Frese, Martin-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Germany |
health services in primary care; integrated care models; quality and safety of care; coordination across primary and secondary care services; patient management; primary care clinical practice and interventions; clinical interventions delivered in primary care settings; |
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Prof. Dr. Paul Gerson Unschuld, Geneva University Hospitals (HUG), Switzerland |
neurology, psychiatry, psychotherapy, and the neurosciences | |
We would like to thank everyone who has supported the development of open access publishing. If you would like to create a new journal, you are welcome to send an application here or contact the New Journal Committee (newjournal-committee@mdpi.com).
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