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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.
![]() 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 |
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![]() 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:
- Prof. Dr. A. Douglas Kinghorn, Ohio State University, USA.
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.
20 June 2025
European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education Receives an Increased CiteScore of 5.1

We are pleased to share that the European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education (EJIHPE,ISSN: 2254-9625) has received an increased CiteScore of 5.1 in June 2025. The CiteScore ranks the journal 75 out of 313 (Q1) in the “Clinical Psychology” category, 98 out of 367 (Q2) in the “Developmental and Educational Psychology” category, 81 out of 256 (Q2) in the “Applied Psychology” category, an impressive achievement for a journal running in volume 15.
You can find more statistics on our website.
The current CiteScores measure the average number of citations within a journal over a four-year window (2021–2024). The Scopus database provides a comprehensive suite of metrics that support informed publishing strategies, research evaluation and enable benchmarking of journal performance.
This achievement reflects the collective efforts of our authors, reviewers, and editors. Together we will continue to track the progress of the European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education and its growing impact in the psychology area.
18 June 2025
International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, 19 June 2025

On 19 June 2015, the United Nations General Assembly (A/RES/69/293) proclaimed 19 June of each year as the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict in order to raise awareness for the need to put an end to conflict-related sexual violence, to honour the victims and survivors of sexual violence around the world, and to pay tribute to all those who have courageously devoted their lives to and lost their lives in standing up for the eradication of these crimes. This date was chosen to commemorate the adoption of Security Council Resolution 1820 (2008) on 19 June 2008, in which the Council condemned sexual violence as a tactic of war and as an impediment to peacebuilding.
Conflict-related sexual violence is a war crime, a crime against humanity, and a constituent act of genocide under international law, posing threats to individual and collective security and hindering lasting peace. Its impacts are far-reaching, causing physical and psychological trauma, stigma, and poverty that can affect survivors and their families for generations. In some communities, survivors may face ostracization, which limits their access to vital social support and healing resources.
As a global community, we must seek to examine the long-term effects of conflict-related sexual violence. We need to widen the aperture to illustrate how conflict-related sexual violence affects families and communities across time and space. If left unaddressed, its harm compounds over time.
To commemorate this day, we invite you to explore a selection of insightful articles, journals, and Special Issues across various fields, including social sciences, humanities, behavioural sciences, and psychology. By sharing these findings, we hope to provide an opportunity to understand the devastating impact of conflict-related sexual violence on survivors and societies and call for mental health and psychosocial support for survivors.
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“Do People Judge Sexual Harassment Differently Based on the Type of Job a Victim Has?”
by Carolyne Georgiana Halfon, Destiny McCray and Danica Kulibert
Behav. Sci. 2025, 15(6), 757; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs15060757
“Overcoming Sexual Harassment at University: The Case of the Training Intervention in the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona”
by Olga Serradell and Lidia Puigvert
Behav. Sci. 2025, 15(5), 596; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs15050596
“Make a Move: A Multi-Method, Quasi-Experimental Study of a Program Targeting Psychosexual Health and Sexual/Dating Violence for Dutch Male Adolescents”
by Mirthe C. Verbeek, Daphne van de Bongardt, Maartje P. C. M. Luijk and Joyce Weeland
Youth 2025, 5(2), 41; https://doi.org/10.3390/youth5020041
“Psychometric Properties of Instruments for Perpetration and Victimization of Dating Violence in Young People: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”
by Andrés Ramírez, Luis Burgos-Benavides, Hugo Sinchi-Sinchi, Javier Herrero Díez and Francisco Javier Rodríguez-Díaz
Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2025, 15(4), 44; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe15040044
“The COVID Shift: Comparing Hybrid Telehealth to In-Person Group Therapy for Incarcerated Women Survivors of Sexual Violence Victimization”
by Ana J. Bridges, Marley F. Fradley, Ayla R. Mapes, Roselee J. Ledesma, Emily L. Allen, Marie E. Karlsson and Melissa J. Zielinski
Soc. Sci. 2025, 14(2), 108; https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci14020108
“For Sustained Change, We Need Everyone on Board”: Australian Outsourced Provider Perspectives on Relationships and Sexuality Education for Young People”
by Sarah Vrankovich, Gemma Hamilton and Anastasia Powell
Youth 2025, 5(1), 14; https://doi.org/10.3390/youth5010014
“Rethinking the Roles of the Social Determinants of Health in Bystander Intervention for Partner Violence Among College Students”
by Yok-Fong Paat, Thenral Mangadu, Shawna L. Payan and Stephanie C. Flores
Societies 2024, 14(11), 229; https://doi.org/10.3390/soc14110229
“Gender-Based Violence in the Context of Mothering: A Critical Canadian Health Perspective”
by Tara Mantler and Kimberley Teresa Jackson
Societies 2024, 14(10), 205; https://doi.org/10.3390/soc14100205
“Tackling Gender-Related Violence: How Can Theory Inform International Professional Education Projects?”
by Gigi Guizzo and Pam Alldred
Soc. Sci. 2024, 13(1), 61; https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci13010061
“Surveying ‘Dating Violence’ and Stalking Victimisation among Students at an English University: Findings and Methodological Reflections on Using a US Survey Instrument”
by Anna Bull and Alexander Bradley
Soc. Sci. 2023, 12(10), 561; https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci12100561
“Impact of Rape and Sexual Violence on the Relationships of Survivors” |
“Psychological Research on Sexual and Social Relationships” |
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3 June 2025
European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education | Highly Cited Papers from 2023

All of the articles published in the European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education (EJIHPE, ISSN: 2254-9625) are of an open access format, where you have free and unlimited access to the full texts. We invite you to read the most highly cited papers from 2023 published in our journal, which are listed below and hope that they will bring you a cutting-edge perspective in this field and be helpful to your research.
1. “Assessing the Usability of ChatGPT for Formal English Language Learning”
by Sarang Shaikh, Sule Yildirim Yayilgan, Blanka Klimova and Marcel Pikhart
Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2023, 13(9), 1937-1960; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe13090140
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2254-9625/13/9/140
2. “University Experience during the First Two Waves of COVID-19: Students’ Experiences and Psychological Wellbeing”
by Valentina Lucia La Rosa and Elena Commodari
Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2023, 13(8), 1477-1490; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe13080108
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2254-9625/13/8/108
3. “Metabolic Adverse Effects of Psychotropic Drug Therapy: A Systematic Review”
by Lizeth Sepúlveda-Lizcano, Vivian Vanessa Arenas-Villamizar, Enna Beatriz Jaimes-Duarte, Henry García-Pacheco, Carlos Silva Paredes, Valmore Bermúdez and Diego Rivera-Porras
Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2023, 13(8), 1505-1520; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe13080110
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2254-9625/13/8/110
4. “Influence of Prefabricated Construction on the Mental Health of Workers: Systematic Review”
by Rasaki Kolawole Fagbenro, Riza Yosia Sunindijo, Chethana Illankoon and Samuel Frimpong
Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2023, 13(2), 345-363; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe13020026
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2254-9625/13/2/26
5. “Environmentally Specific Servant Leadership and Brand Citizenship Behavior: The Role of Green-Crafting Behavior and Employee-Perceived Meaningful Work”
by Ibrahim A. Elshaer, Alaa M. S. Azazz, Chokri Kooli, Ali Saleh Alshebami, Mohammad M. A. Zeina and Sameh Fayyad
Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2023, 13(6), 1097-1116; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe13060083
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2254-9625/13/6/83
6. “Italian University Students’ Resilience during the COVID-19 Lockdown—A Structural Equation Model about the Relationship between Resilience, Emotion Regulation and Well-Being”
by Roberta Renati, Natale Salvatore Bonfiglio and Dolores Rollo
Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2023, 13(2), 259-270; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe13020020
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2254-9625/13/2/20
7. “An Integrated Approach to Addictive Behaviors: A Study on Vulnerability and Maintenance Factors”
by Alessio Gori, Eleonora Topino, Marco Cacioppo, Giuseppe Craparo, Adriano Schimmenti and Vincenzo Caretti
Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2023, 13(3), 512-524; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe13030039
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2254-9625/13/3/39
8. “Psychological Counseling among University Students Worldwide: A Systematic Review”
by Silvia Cerolini, Andrea Zagaria, Costanza Franchini, Vito Giuseppe Maniaci, Alexandro Fortunato, Chiara Petrocchi, Anna Maria Speranza and Caterina Lombardo
Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2023, 13(9), 1831-1849; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe13090133
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2254-9625/13/9/133
9. “Psychological Distress Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Protective Role of Hope”
by Luca Flesia, Muhammad Adeeb, Aqsa Waseem, Mai Helmy and Merylin Monaro
Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2023, 13(1), 67-80; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe13010005
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2254-9625/13/1/5
10. “The Role of Emotional Intelligence and Metacognition in Teachers’ Stress during Pandemic Remote Working: A Moderated Mediation Model”
by Calogero Iacolino, Brenda Cervellione, Rachele Isgrò, Ester Maria Concetta Lombardo, Giuseppina Ferracane, Massimiliano Barattucci and Tiziana Ramaci
Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2023, 13(1), 81-95; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe13010006
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2254-9625/13/1/6
3 June 2025
MDPI INSIGHTS: The CEO's Letter #23 - MDPI Summits Spain & Italy, Ei Compendex, and Editorial Independence

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
Highlights from the MDPI Spain Summit in Barcelona (21-22 May)
In May we hosted the MDPI Spain Summit in Barcelona – our second summit in the city following the inaugural one in November 2023.
Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI) at the MDPI Spain Summit in Barcelona, 22 May 2025.
Creating a space for exchange of views
The goal of our summits is to bring together Chief Editors of MDPI journals from across disciplines and institutions. These intimate gatherings provide a platform to present the latest developments at MDPI and to initiate open conversations about our journals, the future of open access, and the evolving landscape of scientific publishing.
Most importantly, these are opportunities for in-person connection, providing a more meaningful space for the exchange of views and for building long-term relationships.
Exploring the future of scientific publishing in Spain
The summit took place on 21–22 May and featured a mix of MDPI presentations (including two guest presentations), roundtable discussions, and Q&A sessions. On the first day, we held a focused session with our Chief Editors to gather feedback and have open discussions on their journal development, the peer-review process, and local accreditation systems.
Dr. Giulia Stefenelli (Scientific Communications Lead, MDPI, presents MDPI’s Editorial Process and Peer Review Quality Metrics at the MDPI Spain Summit in Barcelona, 22 May 2025.
I had the pleasure of opening the Summit with a welcome address and an overview of MDPI’s recent milestones. The agenda then included the following sessions:
- MDPI and Recent Developments in the Spanish Market – Dr. Marta Colomer (Public Affairs Specialist, MDPI)
- MDPI Editorial Process and Peer Review Quality Metrics – Dr. Giulia Stefenelli (Scientific Communications Lead, MDPI)
- Open Access in Spain – Dr. Remedios Melero (Researcher, CSIC – guest speaker)
- AI in Publishing and MDPI's Actions – Dr. Enric Sayas (Business Analyst, MDPI), Daniele Raimondi (Data Scientist, MDPI), and Dr. Alexandre López-Borrull (Researcher, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya – guest speaker)
- Publication Ethics – Ana Stankovic (Research Integrity and Publication Ethics, MDPI)
- Opening and Closing remarks were provided by Rocksy Zhang (Editorial Director, MDPI)
We are extremely grateful for the strong engagement shown by our Editors, who were clearly appreciative of the event and the discussions we had. They felt seen and heard, which is a vital prerequisite for building open channels of communication and cultivating productive long-term collaborations.
MDPI colleagues during MDPI Spain Summit in Barcelona (22 May 2025).
A big thank-you to the entire Barcelona team for organizing such a successful event!
Upcoming MDPI Summit events:
- Italy Summit – Rome (26–27 May)
- US Summit – Boston, MA (5–6 June)
- France Summit – Paris (12–13 June)
- US Summit – Houston, TX (26–27 June)
- UK Summit – London (16–17 September)
- Germany Summit – Berlin (18–19 September)
- Romania Summit – Bucharest (23–24 October)
...with more in between, and more to follow.
Impactful Research
50 MDPI Journals Now Indexed in Ei Compendex
Indexing is a key indicator of a journal’s scientific impact. An indexed journal gives research greater visibility and credibility within the global academic community and is recognized for its quality and relevance. While many of our journals are included in major databases such as Web of Science and Scopus, MDPI also places strong emphasis on journal inclusion in subject-specific indexing platforms that align with each journal’s scope. This ensures that when you publish with MDPI, you publish with impact.
I’m pleased to share that as at May 2025, 51 of our journals are now indexed in Ei Compendex, a leading bibliographic database for engineering and applied sciences. This is a major milestone that reflects both the quality or our editorial processes and the relevance of the research we publish in these fields.
“When you publish with MDPI, you publish with impact”
Discoverability and reach
Inclusion in Ei Compendex means greater discoverability for our authors and broader reach of our journals in the fields of engineering and technology. It improves our ability to support global research and innovation, while building MDPI’s reputation in the applied sciences. This recognition is the result of the dedicated work of our editorial teams, reviewers, and authors, and of our overall commitment to excellence in publishing.
You can read our full announcement here.
Appreciative thanks to everyone involved in reaching this milestone.
Inside MDPI
One Year of MDPI’s Seoul Office
On 29 April, we marked one year since the opening of our Seoul office, MDPI’s first local hub in South Korea. South Korea is a key market for MDPI, currently ranking as our sixth-largest contributor to the company’s total publications, with over 89,000 MDPI articles authored by individuals affiliated with Korean institutions. Over the past 12 months, the Seoul team has made great strides in building our visibility, networks, and presence in the region.
A few highlights from the past year
Claude Seo (MDPI Korea Office Manager, Seoul)
Claude Seo, who has over 15 years of experience in the academic publishing industry, is the Office Manager of the Seoul office.
In its inaugural year, the Seoul office focused primarily on marketing and promotional activities to support the MDPI brand locally. During that time, the team concentrated on scholar visits to local institutions, attending academic conferences, and hosting editorial board meetings.
The team also secured 10 Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP) renewals, signed three new IOAP agreements, and established one new Society affiliation.
The Seoul office also hosted its first library book fair and reached over 1,000 followers on its LinkedIn channel, which is an encouraging indication of local visibility and engagement.
“The Seoul team has made strides in building our visibility, networks, and presence in the region”
Growth plans
Later this year, we are working on opening a new Seoul office in a more central location, with room for our growing team. The new space will bring us closer to other publishing partners and provide easier access to and from the airport. The Seoul office will continue to expand its efforts in outreach and engagement as its builds its presence in South Korea.
Warm thanks to the entire Seoul team for their hard work and dedication, and to all MDPI colleagues who have contributed to this exciting chapter in our global journey.
Coming Together for Science
Highlights from the MDPI Italy Summit in Rome (26–27 May)
We closed the month of May by hosting the first MDPI Italy Summit in Rome. This was an important event for us, as Italy has consistently ranked among the top ten countries globally for open access publications over the past decade.
MDPI and Italy: Facts & Figures
- With over 144,000 publications (as at 31 May 2025), Italy is MDPI’s third largest contributor after China and the USA.
- In 2024, MDPI was the second-largest publishing house in Italy.
- The 7,165 Editorial Board Members (EBMs) drawn from Italian institutions represent 8.9% of all MDPI academic editors.
- Among these, 319 serve as Editors-in-Chief (EiCs) or Section Editors-in-Chief (SEiCs).
- Eleven Italian EBMs were recognized as 2024 Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers.
- In 2024, MDPI received 24,873 review reports and collaborated with 88,578 reviewers from Italy.
- 23,131 Guest Editors from Italian institutions led 4,827 Special Issues across 248 MDPI journals.
- MDPI partners with over 900 institutions globally, of which 17 are in Italy.
The MDPI Italy Summit in Rome
Dr. Prof. Giulio Cerullo, EiC of Applied Sciences, at the MDPI Italy Summit in Rome (27 May 2025).
Held on 26–27 May, the MDPI Italy Summit brought together 25 Chief Editors from across our journal portfolio, including some of our largest journals such as Applied Sciences, to discuss MDPI’s latest developments and collaborations in the Italian market, our use of data intelligence and AI to support strategic decision-making, a look into our editorial process, peer-review quality metrics, and conversations around research integrity and community engagement.
The Summit featured MDPI presentations followed by Q&A and concluded with a roundtable discussion. On the evening of the 26th, we hosted a dinner with our Editors to connect personally, learn more about their research, and hear feedback on journal operations and the broader academic landscape in Italy.
Gathering of Editors-in-Chief and MDPI staff at the MDPI Italy Summit in Rome (27 May 2025).
Event Agenda – 27 May
Moderated by Maddalena Favaretto (Conference Scientific Advisor, MDPI), the program featured:
- MDPI Overview, Achievements, Latest News and Future Developments – Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI)
- Country Report: Italy – Dr. Laura Perez Martin (Conference Assistant, MDPI)
- AI in Publishing and MDPI’s Actions – Dr. Andrea Perlato (Head of Data Analytics, MDPI)
- MDPI Editorial Process and Research Integrity – Dr. Giulia Stefenelli (Scientific Communications Lead, MDPI)
- Panel Discussion – Stefan, Andrea, Giulia
Panel Discussion with Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI), Dr. Giulia Stefenelli (Scientific Communications Lead, MDPI), Dr. Andrea Perlato (Head of Data Analytics, MDPI) during the MDPI Italy Summit in Rome (27 May 2025).
A big thank-you to our Conference team and everyone who worked behind the scenes to make these events run smoothly.
Closing Thoughts
Upholding Editorial Independence in Scholarly Publishing
A recent MDPI blog post written by Dr. Ioana Craciun (Scientific Communications Specialist, MDPI), “Editorial Independence and Publisher Support: Collaborating to Uphold Integrity,” highlights the important balance between editorial autonomy and publisher collaboration in academic publishing.
As the leading fully Open Access scholarly publisher, we are proud to champion editorial independence within our publishing process.
Drawing from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines, the article emphasizes that while editors must have the freedom to make decisions based on scholarly merit, publishers play a critical role in providing the necessary infrastructure and tools to support the editorial process. This collaborative approach ensures the integrity of the peer review process, builds trust among authors and readers, and upholds the quality and relevance of published content.
MDPI highlights its commitment to this model by investing in research integrity specialists, AI tools for plagiarism detection, and administrative support, all aimed at empowering editors to make independent, informed decisions.
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG
21 May 2025
Meet Us at the Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association 2025 (APA 2025), 7–9 August 2025, Denver, USA

Conference: The Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association 2025
Organization: The American Psychological Association
Date: 7–9 August 2025
Place: Denver, USA
Booth: 141
The Annual Meeting of American Psychological Association is organized annually. The American Psychological Association is the largest scientific and professional organization of psychologists in the United States, with over 146,000 members, including scientists, educators, clinicians, consultants, and students.
APA 2025 will provide in-person engagement with professionals in psychology—including practitioners, researchers, scientists, academicians, students, and others—who are developing solutions to the challenges that they face within the field.
The following open access journals will be represented:
- J. Intell.;
- Sexes;
- Adolescents;
- Psychology International;
- EJIHPE;
- Youth;
- Behavioral Sciences;
- Education Sciences;
- Psychiatry International;
- Children;
- Healthcare;
- Social Sciences.
If you plan on attending this conference, please feel free to stop by our booth, 141. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person to answer any questions you may have.
For more information about the conference, please visit the following link: https://convention.apa.org/.
20 May 2025
Meet Us at the ESC Congress 2025, 29 August–1 September 2025, Madrid, Spain

Conference: ESC Congress 2025
Date: 29 August–1 September 2025
Location: Madrid, Spain
We will be attending the ESC Congress 2025 together with the World Congress of Cardiology as an exhibitor. The event will take place in Madrid, Spain, from 29 August to 1 September 2025.
Organized by the European Society of Cardiology, the ESC Congress 2025 will focus on the theme “Cardiology Beyond Borders – Global Health”, highlighting the evolving role of cardiovascular disease within the broader global health landscape.
The following Open Access journals will be represented:
- JCM;
- JCDD;
- Healthcare;
- Biomedicines;
- Cardiogenetics;
- IJTM;
- Hearts;
- Medicina;
- IJERPH;
- Diseases;
- Genes;
- EJIHPE;
- JPM;
- Clinics and Practice;
- Tomography.
If you are attending this conference, please feel free to start an online conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person at booth #B206 and answering any questions you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://www.escardio.org/Congresses-Events/ESC-Congress.
15 May 2025
International Day of Families—“Family-Oriented Policies for Sustainable Development: Towards the Second World Summit for Social Development”, 15 May 2025

During the 1980s, the United Nations began focusing on issues related to the family. In 1993, the General Assembly decided in a resolution (A/RES/47/237) that 15 May of each year should be observed as the International Day of Families. This day provides an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to families and enhance knowledge of the social, economic, and demographic processes affecting families.
As the world prepares for the Second World Summit for Social Development in November 2025, the International Day of Families (IDF) will place a spotlight on the pivotal role of family-oriented policies in advancing sustainable development. Held under the theme “Family-Oriented Policies for Sustainable Development: Towards the Second World Summit for Social Development”, the event will highlight key insights from national and regional initiatives, emphasizing the role of families in achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
To commemorate this day, we invite you to explore a curation of insightful articles, journals, and Special Issues across various fields, including sociology, economics, education, and psychology. By sharing these findings, we hope to present an opportunity to strengthen common knowledge regarding poverty eradication, beneficial measures, and social inclusion.
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“Child Enjoyment and Parental Satisfaction with Autistic Children’s Participation in Active and Sedentary Activity Configurations”
by Danielle Salters, Samiya Sheiknur and Sara M. Scharoun Benson
Disabilities 2025, 5(1), 25; https://doi.org/10.3390/disabilities5010025
“Supporting Families to ‘Make the Most’ of the Relationship Between Their Companion Dogs and Their Children with Autism Spectrum Condition: A Qualitative Exploration of the ‘Family Dog Service’”
by Emily Shoesmith, Heidi Stevens, Selina Gibsone, Cari Miles, Hannah Beal, Kelly Jennings and Elena Ratschen
Behav. Sci. 2025, 15(2), 162; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs15020162
“Contextualised, Not Neoliberalised, Approaches to Families in Five Countries: Quality and Practice”
by Marg Rogers, Fabio Dovigo, Astrid Mus Rasmussen, Khatuna Dolidze and Laura Doan
Soc. Sci. 2024, 13(12), 695; https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci13120695
“Family Functioning and Cohesion Scale: Validation of a Short Instrument for the Assessment of Intrafamily Relations”
by Vagioula Tsoutsi and Dimitris Dikeos
Behav. Sci. 2024, 14(10), 969; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14100969
“Systematic Assessment of Family Service Barriers to Support Youth Engagement with Health and Social Care”
by Jeffrey Waid, Courtney Kutzler and Olivia Tomfohrde
Youth 2024, 4(3), 1364-1373; https://doi.org/10.3390/youth4030086
“Dementia Care Decisions, Caregiving Situations, and Formal Service Use in Korean Immigrant Families: A Qualitative Application of a Sociocultural Model”
by Yuri Jang, Hans Oh, Juyoung Park, Min-Kyoung Rhee, Nan Sook Park, Soondool Chung and Miyong T. Kim
Soc. Sci. 2024, 13(7), 378; https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci13070378
“Family Functioning and Internalizing and Externalizing Problems in Gifted Children”
by Maria Assunta Zanetti, Tommaso Trombetta, Luca Rollè and Carlo Marinoni
Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2024, 14(5), 1171-1181; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe14050077
“Family Functioning Styles and Exercise Addiction: Disengaged, Enmeshed, and Rigid Family Patterns Are Associated with Exercise Addiction”
by Alessio Gori, Eleonora Topino and Mark D. Griffiths
Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2024, 14(1), 148-163; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe14010010
“Family Dynamics in Colonial La Rioja: A Case Analysis of Five Generations”
by Jorge Hugo Villafañe
Genealogy 2023, 7(4), 94; https://doi.org/10.3390/genealogy7040094
“The Role of Family and Media Environment on Aggressive Behaviour in Bulgarian Schools”
by Yolanda Zografova and Ekaterina Evtimova Dimitrova
Societies 2023, 13(10), 222; https://doi.org/10.3390/soc13100222
“Adoption Is Stranger than Fiction” Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Gonda Van Steen Submission deadline: 1 September 2025 |
“Interventions Supporting Young Children with Developmental Differences and Their Families” Guest Editors: Dr. Megan Kunze, Dr. Stephanie Shire and Dr. Sara Schmitt Submission deadline: 28 January 2026 |
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13 May 2025
Empowering Academic Growth with MDPI: A Scientific Publishing Exchange at Toronto Metropolitan University, 15 May 2025

MDPI is excited to collaborate with Toronto Metropolitan University to host an engaging Scientific Publishing Workshop aimed at empowering scholars with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed in academic publishing. This workshop will delve into the key aspects of MDPI’s open access publishing framework, offering an in-depth exploration of journal selection, the editorial workflow, and the essentials of publication ethics. Participants will also gain practical advice on improving their scientific writing and effectively addressing reviewer comments, with guidance from an experienced professional. This session promises to equip attendees with valuable skills to elevate their publishing journey.
Workshop Highlights:
- Learn How to Better Write and Structure a Research Article;
- How to Choose Where to Publish Academic Work;
- How to Respond to Reviewer Comments;
- Reasons for Rejection During Pre-Check;
- How to Navigate Through Ethics and AI Use.
Date: 15 May 2025
Time: 12:00–1:30 p.m.
Venue: Toronto Metropolitan University
Program:
Speakers |
Program and Content |
Time |
Dr. Stephen Mora |
Introduction to MDPI |
12:00–12:05 p.m. |
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How to Write and Structure a Research Article |
12:05–12:45 p.m. |
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How to Respond to Reviewer Comments |
12:45–1:30 p.m. |
12 May 2025
International Nurses Day—“Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for Nurses Strengthens Economies”, 12 May 2025

International Nurses Day (IND) is an international day observed around the world on 12 May (the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth) each year, to mark the contributions that nurses make to society. The vital role of nurse’s work to raise the level of nursing in the region; to create evidence-based knowledge on nursing; and to influence national policies that will lead to the provision of high-quality, accessible, equitable, efficient and sensitive health services.
Building on the success of the 2024 IND theme, “The Economic Power of Care”, which demonstrated how strategic investment in nursing can bring significant economic and societal benefits, the 2025 theme shifts focus to the health and wellbeing of nurses. This theme underscores the critical role a healthy nursing workforce plays in strengthening economies, improving health systems, and ensuring better outcomes for communities 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 that promoting such research contributes to enhanced public awareness of nursing.


“Exploring Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Critical Care Nursing: A Systematic Review”
by Elena Porcellato, Corrado Lanera, Honoria Ocagli and Matteo Danielis
Nurs. Rep. 2025, 15(2), 55; https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4403/15/2/55
“European Nurses’ Burnout before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Impact on Patient Safety: A Scoping Review”
by Goitseone Mogomotsi and Jennifer Creese
Hospitals 2024, 1(2), 151–171; https://www.mdpi.com/2813-4524/1/2/13
“Potential of Assistive Robots in Clinical Nursing: An Observational Study of Nurses' Transportation Tasks in Rural Clinics of Bavaria, Germany”
by Domenic Sommer, Jakob Kasbauer, Dietmar Jakob, Sebastian Schmidt and Florian Wahl
Nurs. Rep. 2024, 14(1), 267–286; https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4403/14/1/21
“Moral Resilience Reduces Levels of Quiet Quitting, Job Burnout, and Turnover Intention among Nurses: Evidence in the Post COVID-19 Era”
by Petros Galanis, Ioannis Moisoglou, Aglaia Katsiroumpa, Irene Vraka, Olga Siskou, Olympia Konstantakopoulou and Daphne Kaitelidou
Nurs. Rep. 2024, 14(1), 254–266; https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4403/14/1/20
“Association between Organizational Support and Turnover Intention in Nurses: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”
by Petros Galanis, Ioannis Moisoglou, Ioanna V. Papathanasiou, Maria Malliarou, Aglaia Katsiroumpa, Irene Vraka, Olga Siskou, Olympia Konstantakopoulou and Daphne Kaitelidou
Healthcare 2024, 12(3), 291; https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/3/291
“Association between Workplace Bullying, Job Stress, and Professional Quality of Life in Nurses: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”
by Petros Galanis, Ioannis Moisoglou, Aglaia Katsiroumpa and Maria Mastrogianni
Healthcare 2024, 12(6), 623; https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/6/623
“Quiet Quitting among Nurses Increases Their Turnover Intention: Evidence from Greece in the Post-COVID-19 Era”
by Petros Galanis, Ioannis Moisoglou, Maria Malliarou, Ioanna V. Papathanasiou, Aglaia Katsiroumpa, Irene Vraka, Olga Siskou, Olympia Konstantakopoulou and Daphne Kaitelidou
Healthcare 2024, 12(1), 79; https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/1/79
“A Moderated Mediation Model of the Influence of Cynical Distrust, Medical Mistrust, and Anger on Vaccination Hesitancy in Nursing Staff”
by Athanasios Tselebis, Christos Sikaras, Charalampos Milionis, Eleni Paraskevi Sideri, Konstantinos Fytsilis, Styliani Maria Papageorgiou, Ioannis Ilias and Argyro Pachi
Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2023, 13(11), 2373–2387; https://www.mdpi.com/2254-9625/13/11/167
“Can Vitality and Mental Health Influence Upper Extremity Pain? A Prospective Cohort Study of 1185 Female Hospital Nurses”
by Rodrigo Núñez-Cortés, Ander Espin, Joaquín Calatayud, Sofía Pérez-Alenda, Carlos Cruz-Montecinos, Rubén López-Bueno, Jonas Vinstru, Markus D. Jakobsen and Lars Louis Andersen
Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2023, 13(10), 2192–2201; https://www.mdpi.com/2254-9625/13/10/154
“The Impact of Transformational Leadership in the Nursing Work Environment and Patients' Outcomes: A Systematic Review”
by Line Miray Kazin Ystaas, Monica Nikitara, Savoula Ghobrial, Evangelos Latzourakis, Giannis Polychronis and Costas S. Constantinou
Nurs. Rep. 2023, 13(3), 1271–1290; https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4403/13/3/108
“Increased Job Burnout and Reduced Job Satisfaction for Nurses Compared to Other Healthcare Workers after the COVID-19 Pandemic”
by Petros Galanis, Ioannis Moisoglou, Aglaia Katsiroumpa, Irene Vraka, Olga Siskou, Olympia Konstantakopoulou, Evangelia Meimeti and Daphne Kaitelidou
Nurs. Rep. 2023, 13(3), 1090–1100; https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4403/13/3/95
“Nurses' Organization of Work and Its Relation to Workload in Medical Surgical Units: A Cross-Sectional Observational Multi-Center Study”
by Federica Maria Pia Ferramosca, Maddalena De Maria, Dhurata Ivziku, Barbara Raffaele, Marzia Lommi, Maria Ymelda Tolentino Diaz, Graziella Montini, Barbara Porcelli, Anna De Benedictis, Daniela Tartaglini et al.
Healthcare 2023, 11(2), 156; https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/11/2/156

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“Depression, Anxiety and Emotional Problems Among Healthcare Workers” |
“Strategies and Interventions for Supporting the Holistic Well-Being of Clinicians and Nurses” |
“Organizational Approaches That Support Nurses and Healthcare Workers to Thrive: Moving Beyond Burnout” |
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