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MDPI is delighted to announce the establishment of the Michele Parrinello Award. Named in honor of Professor Michele Parrinello, the award celebrates his exceptional contributions and his profound impact on the field of computational physical science research.

The award will be presented biennially to distinguished scientists who have made outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of computational physical science—spanning physics, chemistry, and materials science.

About Professor Michele Parrinello

"Do not be afraid of new things. I see it many times when we discuss a new thing that young people are scared to go against the mainstream a little bit, thinking what is going to happen to me and so on. Be confident that what you do is meaningful, and do not be afraid, do not listen too much to what other people have to say.”

——Professor Michele Parrinello

Born in Messina in 1945, he received his degree from the University of Bologna and is currently affiliated with the Italian Institute of Technology. Professor Parrinello is known for his many technical innovations in the field of atomistic simulations and for a wealth of interdisciplinary applications ranging from materials science to chemistry and biology. Together with Roberto Car, he introduced ab initio molecular dynamics, also known as the Car–Parrinello method, marking the beginning of a new era both in the area of electronic structure calculations and in molecular dynamics simulations. He is also known for the Parrinello–Rahman method, which allows crystalline phase transitions to be studied by molecular dynamics. More recently, he has introduced metadynamics for the study of rare events and the calculation of free energies.

For his work, he has been awarded many prizes and honorary degrees. He is a member of numerous academies and learned societies, including the German Berlin-Brandenburgische Akademie der Wissenschaften, the British Royal Society, and the Italian Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei, which is the major academy in his home country of Italy.

Award Committee

The award committee will be chaired by Professor Xin-Gao Gong, a computational condensed matter physicist, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and professor at the Department of Physics, Fudan University. Professor Xin-Gao Gong will lead a panel of several senior experts in the field to oversee the evaluation and selection process. The Institute for Computational Physical Sciences at Fudan University (Shanghai, China), led by Professor Xin-Gao Gong, will serve as the supporting institute for the award.

"We hope the Michele Parrinello Award will recognize scientists who have made significant contributions to the field of computational condensed matter physics and at the same time set a benchmark for the younger generation, providing clear direction for their pursuit—this is precisely the original intention behind establishing the award."

——Professor Xin-Gao Gong

The first edition of the award was officially launched on 1 November 2025. Nominations will be accepted before the end of March 2026. For further details, please visit mparrinelloaward.org.

About the MDPI Sustainability Foundation and MDPI Awards

The Michele Parrinello Award is part of the MDPI Sustainability Foundation, which is dedicated to advancing sustainable development through scientific progress and global collaboration. The foundation also oversees the World Sustainability Award, the Emerging Sustainability Leader Award, and the Tu Youyou Award. The establishment of the Michele Parrinello Award will further enrich the existing award portfolio, providing continued and diversified financial support to outstanding professionals across various fields. 

In addition to these foundation-level awards, MDPI journals also recognize outstanding contributions through a range of honors, including Best Paper Awards, Outstanding Reviewer Awards, Young Investigator Awards, Travel Awards, Best PhD Thesis Awards, Editor of Distinction Awards, and others. These initiatives aim to recognize excellence across disciplines and career stages, contributing to the long-term vitality and sustainability of scientific research.

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We are honored to recognize the 2024 MDPI Top 1000 Reviewers—scholars whose exemplary commitment to rigorous and constructive peer review is vital in upholding the highest standards of academic publishing.

Selected from a distinguished pool of 215,000 reviewers from 65 countries and regions worldwide, these honorees stand out for their exceptional expertise, diligence, and dedication to advancing research through timely and thoughtful reviews. Their constructive and impartial feedback ensures the publication of high-quality, impactful research, while their timely reviews facilitate swift revisions and faster publication of innovative work.

Peer review is the invisible foundation of academic progress. With gratitude and respect, we celebrate these 1000 scholars who made that foundation stronger in 2024. We respected all privacy preferences, with part of nominees opting for limited attribution.

The names of these reviewers are listed below in alphabetical order by first name:

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Human Rights Day is observed annually around the world on 10 December. It commemorates the anniversary of one of the world's most groundbreaking global pledges: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This landmark document enshrines the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being—regardless of race, color, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.

In this period of turbulence and unpredictability, where many feel a growing sense of insecurity, disaffection, and alienation, the theme of Human Rights Day is to reaffirm the values of human rights and show that they remain a winning proposition for humanity. Through this campaign, we aim to re-engage people with human rights by showing how they shape our daily lives, often in ways we may not always notice. Too often taken for granted or seen as abstract ideas, human rights are the essentials that we rely on every day.

To commemorate this day, we invite you to engage with a collection of thought-provoking journals, articles, and Special Issues spanning diverse fields such as human rights law, social justice, gender equality, refugee and migrant rights, and civil liberties. By sharing these insights, we aim to honor, advance, and celebrate the universal principles of human rights, and transform this knowledge into meaningful dialogues and actions that will foster a more just, equitable, and compassionate world for all.

“The Role of Assessment in Improving Education and Promoting Educational Equity”
by Irit Levy-Feldman
Educ. Sci. 2025, 15(2), 224; https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci15020224

“Social Work and Human Rights: Uncrossed Paths Between Exposure, Engagement, Lens, and Methods in Professional Practice”
by Maria Irene Carvalho, Cristina Albuquerque and Pedro Borrego
Soc. Sci. 2025, 14(1), 14; https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci14010014

“Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Services for Young Women with and Without Disabilities During a Pandemic”
by Jill Hanass-Hancock, Ayanda Nzuza, Thesandree Padayachee, Kristin Dunkle, Samantha Willan, Mercilene Tanyaradzwa Machisa and Bradley Carpenter
Disabilities 2024, 4(4), 972-995; https://doi.org/10.3390/disabilities4040060

“On the Human in Human Dignity”
by Isaac E. Catt
Philosophies 2024, 9(5), 157; https://doi.org/10.3390/philosophies9050157

“Human Rights and Territories: Academic Perceptions of the 2030 Agenda”
by Jesús Delgado-Baena, Juan de Dios García-Serrano, Laura Serrano and José Tomás Diestre Mejías
Societies 2024, 14(6), 83; https://doi.org/10.3390/soc14060083

“An International Data-Based Systems Agency IDA: Striving for a Peaceful, Sustainable, and Human Rights-Based Future”
by Peter G. Kirchschlaeger
Philosophies 2024, 9(3), 73; https://doi.org/10.3390/philosophies9030073

“A Pioneer Tool to Reduce Restrictive Practices toward People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities”
by Victoria Sánchez-Gómez, Miguel Ángel Verdugo, Manuela Crespo and Amalia San Román
Behav. Sci. 2024, 14(4), 344; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14040344

“Taking Back Control: Human Rights and Human Trafficking in the United Kingdom”
by Todd Landman, Ben Brewster and Sara Thornton
Societies 2024, 14(4), 47; https://doi.org/10.3390/soc14040047

“Rethinking Dignity and Exploitation in Human Trafficking and Sex Workers’ Rights Cases”
by William Paul Simmons
Societies 2024, 14(2), 16; https://doi.org/10.3390/soc14020016

“Human Rights-Based Intersex Healthcare: Using Hospital Data to Quantify Genital and Reproductive Surgery on Children in Aotearoa New Zealand”
by Katrina Roen, Claire Breen and Ashe Yee
Soc. Sci. 2023, 12(12), 660; https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci12120660

“A Post-Secular Approach to Managing Diversity in Liberal Democracies: Exploring the Interplay of Human Rights, Religious Identity, and Inclusive Governance in Western Societies”
by Zakaria Sajir
Religions 2023, 14(10), 1325; https://doi.org/10.3390/rel14101325

“Women’s Rights in Nigeria’s Indigenous Systems: An Analysis of Non-Discrimination and Equality under International Human Rights Law”
by Foluke Oluyemisi Abimbola, Stanley Osezua Ehiane and Roman Tandlich
Soc. Sci. 2023, 12(7), 405; https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci12070405

“Personal Factors, Living Environments, and Specialized Supports: Their Role in the Self-Determination of People with Intellectual Disability”
by Eva Vicente, Patricia Pérez-Curiel, Cristina Mumbardó-Adam, Verónica M. Guillén and María-Ángeles Bravo-Álvarez
Behav. Sci. 2023, 13(7), 530; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs13070530

“Participation, Legal Capacity, and Gender: Reflections from the United Nations Partnership on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Project in Serbia”
by Holly Wescott, Delia Ferri and Malcolm MacLachlan
Disabilities 2023, 3(1), 129-146; https://doi.org/10.3390/disabilities3010010

“Child and Family Welfare Regimes and Policies in the Context of Migration, Multiculturalism, and Cultural Diversity” Guest Editor: Dr. Elitsa Dimitrova Submission deadline: 28 February 2026	“School Well-Being in the Digital Era” Guest Editors: Dr. Kwok Kuen Tsang and Dr. Ying Zhang Submission deadline: 31 March 2026
“Barriers to Learning and Participation in Educational Settings: Lights and Shadows Towards Inclusive Education” Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Antonio-Manuel Rodríguez-García and Dr. Juan Carlos de la Cruz-Campos Submission deadline: 15 June 2026	“Intersections of Religion and Law: Freedom, Social Change, and Human Rights” Guest Editor: Dr. Nadirsyah Hosen Submission deadline: 1 August 2026

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), commemorated every year on 3 December, aims to uplift people with disabilities at every level of society and development and raise awareness of the circumstances of people with disabilities in all aspects of political, social, economic, and cultural life.

MDPI is pleased to announce a webinar to commemorate this day, which will encourage researchers to come together and provide support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of people with disabilities.

Date: 3 December 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. CET | 4:00 p.m. CST Asia
Webinar ID: 873 8883 2750
Website: https://sciforum.net/event/IDPD2025

Register now for free!

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email outlining how to join this 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 to watch.

Webinar Speakers:

• Prof. Dr. Reinie Cordier, Curtin School of Allied Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, Australia;
• Prof. Dr. Trudo Lemmens, Health Law and Policy, Henry N.R. Jackman Faculty of Law, University of Toronto, Canada.

Relevant Special Issues:
“Enhancing Physical and Mental Well-Being in People with Disabilities”
Guest Editors: Dr. Jereme D. Wilroy and Dr. Yumi Kim
Deadline for submission: 30 March 2026

“Transportation and Disabilities: Challenges and Opportunities”
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. François Routhier, Dr. Krista L. Best and Dr. Willy Allègre
Deadline for submission: 31 March 2026

“Rethinking Disability Through Adaptation and Assistive Technology”
Guest Editors: Dr. Nathan Bray, Dr. Jaci Huws, Dr. Hannah Jelley and Dr. Carys Stringer
Deadline for submission: 1 June 2026

The World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence, observed annually on 18 November, draws attention to the urgent need to protect children from sexual exploitation, abuse, and violence, and to support survivors in their healing journeys. In a world where millions of children, particularly girls, remain vulnerable to such violations both online and offline, ensuring their safety, dignity, and well-being is a global imperative.

In recognition of the World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence, MDPI highlights the need to advance the understanding of child protection, trauma-informed care, and mechanisms for justice and rehabilitation. Open access publishing ensures that critical findings on the prevention of child sexual exploitation and abuse, evidence-based interventions, and survivor support are accessible to researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and communities worldwide. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and promoting knowledge exchange, MDPI contributes to the global commitment to safeguard children, affirm their rights, and build a future where every child can grow free from violence and exploitation.

 “Risk Factors for Teen Dating Violence Among Sexual and Gender Minority Youths: A Systematic Review”
by Francesco Sulla, Giulia Fiorentino, Giuseppe La Selva, Nunzia Merafina, Salvatore Adam Leone and Lucia Monacis
Adolescents 2025, 5(3), 37; https://doi.org/10.3390/adolescents5030037

“Intimate Partner Violence in Adolescent Girls: The Role of Impulsivity and Emotional Dysregulation”
by Iciar Iruarrizaga, Lorena Gutiérrez, Leticia Olave, Ana Estévez, José Antonio Muñiz, Janire Momeñe, Maria Dolores Chávez-Vera and Cecilia Peñacoba
Psychiatry Int. 2025, 6(2), 41; https://doi.org/10.3390/psychiatryint6020041

“Collecting Research Evidence to Inform Programming to Tackle Violence Against Young Women and Girls: The Importance of Diverse Data for Policy Making”
by Dirk Schubotz, Siobhán McAlister and Gail Neill
Youth 2025, 5(1), 7; https://doi.org/10.3390/youth5010007

“Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of Children and Adolescents with Disabilities: A Systematic Review”
by Garazi Álvarez-Guerrero, Deborah Fry, Mengyao Lu and Konstantinos Kosmas Gaitis
Disabilities 2024, 4(2), 264-276; https://doi.org/10.3390/disabilities4020017

“Impact of Sexual Abuse on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review”
by Ana Carolina Alves, Maria Leitão, Ana Isabel Sani and Diana Moreira
Soc. Sci. 2024, 13(4), 189; https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci13040189

“Victims of Child Grooming: An Evaluation in University Students”
by Patricia Alonso-Ruido, Iris Estévez, Bibiana Regueiro and Cristina Varela-Portela
Societies 2024, 14(1), 7; https://doi.org/10.3390/soc14010007

“Experiences of Domestic Violence and Disability”
by Gayle Brewer and Calanthe Hendrikse
Disabilities 2023, 3(4), 550-561; https://doi.org/10.3390/disabilities3040035

“Psychosocial Traumatic Environments: A Clinical Case of Childhood Abuse”
by Carmen Amorim-Gaudêncio, Gisele Suminski Mendes and Lucas José Bacalhau Silveira
Sexes 2023, 4(3), 402-410; https://doi.org/10.3390/sexes4030026

“Child Maltreatment and Links with Experiences of Interpersonal Violence in Sport in a Sample of Canadian Adolescents”
by Sylvie Parent, Camille Clermont, Stephanie Radziszewski, Tine Vertommen and Jacinthe Dion
Soc. Sci. 2023, 12(6), 336; https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci12060336

“Early Educational Interventions to Prevent Gender-Based Violence: A Systematic Review”
by Lourdes Villardón-Gallego, Alba García-Cid, Ana Estévez, and Rocío García-Carrión
Healthcare 2023, 11(1), 142; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11010142

“Interpersonal Violence Among Adolescents” Guest Editors: Dr. Sarah Buxbaum and Dr. Rima H. Tawk Deadline for submissions: 31 January 2026	“Decision-Making in Child Abuse and Neglect: Insights from Professionals’ Perspectives” Guest Editors: Dr. Merav Jedwab and Dr. Hanin Mordi Deadline for submissions: 29 April 2026

The field of social studies explores how individuals, communities, and institutions interact across time and space, while addressing the social issues that define contemporary life. In an era marked by inequality, rapid technological change, migration, environmental crises, and shifting political landscapes, the study of social structures and policies has become vital to understanding how societies evolve and how equitable solutions can be developed. This field not only examines human behavior and systems but also seeks to inform the creation of fairer, more inclusive, and more resilient communities.

Drawing on diverse disciplines such as sociology, political science, law, anthropology, economics, and psychology, Social Studies connects scholarship to real-world challenges including poverty, gender inequality, education reform, public health disparities, disability inclusion, and environmental justice. It emphasizes both critical analysis and practical engagement with public policy and social reform, encouraging collaboration between researchers, practitioners, and policymakers.

At its heart, this field fosters inquiry, civic awareness, and ethical reflection. It invites scholars to interpret multiple perspectives and contribute to the shared goal of advancing social well-being. Through this journal cluster, we aim to strengthen dialogue and collaboration across disciplines, linking research on law, health, equity, environment, family, and identity to the urgent social and policy questions shaping our collective future.

The following are the seven participating journals:

• Challenges-Journal of Planetary Health (ISSN: 2078-1547) focuses on planetary health; human flourishing; climate change; biodiversity and natural ecology; food systems; regenerative economies; sustainable energies; technologies; planetary health education; and ethics, values, and spirituality. The journal is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Susan Prescott (1. School of Medicine, University of Western Australia, Australia; 2. ORIGINS Project, Telethon Kids Institute at Perth Children’s Hospital, Australia; 3. NOVA Institute for Health of People, Places and Planet, USA);
• Disabilities (ISSN: 2673-7272) focuses on the physical, biopsychosocial, and environmental aspects of disability. The journal is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Reinie Cordier (Curtin School of Allied Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Australia);
• Genealogy (ISSN: 2313-5778) focuses on family, generational, ethnic, ancestral, and national bonds. The journal is led by Editors-in-Chief Dr. Athena Leoussi (Department of Languages and Cultures, University of Reading, UK), Prof. Dr. Natividad Gutiérrez Chong (Institute of Social Research, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico), and Prof. Dr. Joanna Beata Michlic (UCL Institute for Advanced Studies, Centre for Collective Violence, Holocaust and Genocide Studies, University College London, UK);
• Laws (ISSN: 2075-471X) focuses on human rights, gender, environmental, refugee, and criminal law, among others. The journal is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Patricia Easteal (1. School of Law and Justice, University of Canberra, Australia; 2. Legal Light Bulbs, Australia);
• Sexes (ISSN: 2411-5118) focuses on the area of sexuality. The journal is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. David L. Rowland (Department of Psychology, Valparaiso University, USA);
• Social Sciences (ISSN: 2076-0760) focuses on sociology, social policy, social work, anthropology, criminology, etc. The journal is led by Editor-in-Chief Emeritus Prof. Nigel Parton (School of Human and Health Sciences, University of Huddersfield, UK);
• Societies (ISSN: 2075-4698) focuses on sociology and societal questions to enhance our understanding of the social realm throughout history. The journal is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Gregor Wolbring (Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Canada). 

MDPI 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.

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High-quality Service: Supporting scholars and their work by providing a range of options such as journal publication at mdpi.com, early publication at preprints.org, and conferences on sciforum.net to make a positive impact on research.

Flexibility: Adapting and developing new tools and services to meet the changing needs of the research community, driven by feedback from authors, editors, and readers.

Rooted in sustainability: Ensuring the long-term preservation of published papers and supporting the future of science through partnerships, sponsorships, and awards.

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

Selected Topics and Special Issues:

• “Planetary Health: Urgency and Agency for Systems Change. Including Submissions Associated with the 2025 Planetary Health Annual Meeting (PHAM2025)”;
• “Transportation and Disabilities: Challenges and Opportunities”;
• “Exploring Family Ancestral Histories Through Genetic Genealogy”;
• “Rethinking Law for Nonhuman Minds: AI Agents and the Transformation of Legal Fundamentals”;
• “Social, Structural and Behavioral Interventions for HIV Prevention”;
• “Labor, Health, and the Digital Divide: Leveraging Machine Learning for Social Equity”;
• “The Well-Being of Socially Vulnerable Groups in the Unsteadiness During Social Movements”.

Selected Articles:

• “Nature Connection: Providing a Pathway from Personal to Planetary Health”
• “The Power of Acceptance of Their Disability for Improving Flourishing: Preliminary Insights from Persons with Physical Acquired Disabilities”
• “Notes toward a Demographic History of the Jews”
• “Redefining Boundaries in the Metaverse: Navigating the Challenges of Virtual Harm and User Safety”
• “The Role of Breast Morphology in Women’s Rival Derogation Tactics”
• “Impacts of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Research Trends and Students’ Perceptions”
• “AI Tools in Society: Impacts on Cognitive Offloading and the Future of Critical Thinking”

Nine new journals covering a range of subjects launched their inaugural issues in September 2025. We are excited to be able to share with you the newest research rooted in the value of open access.

We extend our sincere thanks to all Editorial Board Members for their commitment and expertise. Each journal is dedicated to upholding strong editorial standards through a thorough peer review process, ensuring impactful open access scholarship.

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

We would like to thank everyone who has supported the development of open access publishing. If you would like to create more new journals, you are welcome to send an application here, or contact the New Journal Committee (newjournal-committee@mdpi.com).

October 10 is World Mental Health Day, and its objective is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. The day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what needs to be achieved to make mental health care a reality for people worldwide. 

In recognition of this important day, we recommend the following related articles, Special Issues and journals spanning multidisciplinary fields, including clinical medicine. We believe th.at promoting such research contributes to enhanced public awareness of mental health.

Website: https://sciforum.net/event/WMHDW2025

Keynote Speakers:

 Free to register for this webinar here!

“Bridging Disciplines: Integrating Mental Health and Education to Promote Immigrant Student Wellbeing”
by Vanja Pejic, Kristin Russo, Rhode Milord-LeBlanc, Kayla Mehjabin Parr, Sara Whitcomb and Robyn S. Hess
Behav. Sci. 2025, 15(9), 1254; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs15091254 

“Reattribution of Auditory Hallucinations Throughout Avatar Therapy: A Case Series”
by Sabrina Giguère, Mélissa Beaudoin, Laura Dellazizzo, Kingsada Phraxayavong, Stéphane Potvin and Alexandre Dumais
Reports 2025, 8(3), 113; https://doi.org/10.3390/reports8030113 

“New Agents in the Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders: What Innovations and in What Areas of Psychopathology?”
by Paola Bozzatello, Roberta Novelli, Rebecca Schisano, Claudio Brasso, Paola Rocca and Silvio Bellino
Pharmaceuticals 2025, 18(5), 665; https://doi.org/10.3390/ph18050665 

“Public Perceptions of Urban Green Spaces: Effects on Physical and Mental Health”
by Regina Veckalne, Asomkhodja Saidkhodjaev and Tatjana Tambovceva
Urban Sci. 2025, 9(4), 128; https://doi.org/10.3390/urbansci9040128 

“Exploring the Role of Guilt in Eating Disorders: A Pilot Study”
by Fabiola Raffone, Danilo Atripaldi, Eugenia Barone, Luigi Marone, Marco Carfagno, Francesco Mancini, Angelo Maria Saliani and Vassilis Martiadis
Clin. Pract. 2025, 15(3), 56; https://doi.org/10.3390/clinpract15030056 

“Psychedelic-Induced Neural Plasticity: A Comprehensive Review and a Discussion of Clinical Implications”
by Francesco Weiss, Anna Magnesa, Matteo Gambini, Riccardo Gurrieri, Eric Annuzzi, Camilla Elefante, Giulio Perugi and Donatella Marazziti
Brain Sci. 2025, 15(2), 117; https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci15020117 

“The Mind Under Pressure: What Roles Does Education Play in the Relationship Between Chronic Stress and Cognitive Ability?”
by Maximilian Seitz and Diana Steger
J. Intell. 2025, 13(2), 13; https://doi.org/10.3390/jintelligence13020013 

“The Association Between Childhood Experience of Living with a Heavy Drinker and Self-Rated Mental Health in the Adult General Population”
by Danica Romac, Varja Gaić Đogaš, Ljiljana Muslić, Sandro Krašić, Marija Kušan Jukić and Sanja Musić Milanović
Diseases 2025, 13(2), 28; https://doi.org/10.3390/diseases13020028 

“Exploring Psychological Distress Among Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities: The Impact of Age, Gender, and Disability Type”
by Nimrod Polak and Ephraim S. Grossman
Disabilities 2024, 4(4), 1044-1064; https://doi.org/10.3390/disabilities4040065 

“Changes in Adolescent Heterosexual Behaviors from the 1980s to the Present in Various Western Countries: A Systematic Review”
by José Luis Martínez-Álvarez, Mᵃ Rosario Pozo-García and Judit García-Martín
Sexes 2024, 5(4), 652-669; https://doi.org/10.3390/sexes5040042 

“Incorporating Evidence of Migrant Women with Schizophrenia into a Women’s Clinic”
by Alexandre González-Rodríguez, Bruma Palacios-Hernández, Mentxu Natividad, Leah C. Susser, Jesús Cobo, Elisa Rial, Helena Cachinero, Eduard Izquierdo, Mireia Salvador, Ariadna Balagué et al.
Women 2024, 4(4), 416-434; https://doi.org/10.3390/women4040032 

“Early Detection of Mental Health Crises through Artificial-Intelligence-Powered Social Media Analysis: A Prospective Observational Study”
by Masab A. Mansoor and Kashif H. Ansari
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(9), 958; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14090958 

“Single-Item Assessment of Quality of Life: Associations with Well-Being, Mood, Health Correlates, and Lifestyle”
by Joris C. Verster, Emina Išerić, Guusje A. Ulijn, Stephanie M. P. Oskam and Johan Garssen
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(17), 5217; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13175217 

“Definitions of Ageing According to the Perspective of the Psychology of Ageing: A Scoping Review”
by Luca Gaviano, Roberto Pili, Andrea Domenico Petretto, Roberta Berti, Gian Pietro Carrogu, Martina Pinna and Donatella Rita Petretto
Geriatrics 2024, 9(5), 107; https://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics9050107 

“Evaluating the Connection between MicroRNAs and Long Non-Coding RNAs for the Establishment of the Major Depressive Disorder Diagnosis”
by Cătălin Prodan-Bărbulescu, Edward Paul Şeclăman, Virgil Enătescu, Ionuţ Flaviu Faur, Laura Andreea Ghenciu, Paul Tuţac, Paul Paşca and Laura Octavia Grigoriţă
Biomedicines 2024, 12(3), 516; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines12030516 

“Quality of Life and Incidence of Clinical Signs and Symptoms among Caregivers of Persons with Mental Disorders: A Cross-Sectional Study”
by Vasiliki Oikonomou, Evgenia Gkintoni, Constantinos Halkiopoulos and Evangelos C. Karademas
Healthcare 2024, 12(2), 269; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12020269