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The “Networks” Section of Electronics (ISSN: 2079-9292) provides full coverage of all topics of interest related to the field of networking. The purpose of this Section is to bring together researchers, engineers, and students from academia and industry to present novel ideas and solid research pertaining to theoretical and practical aspects in the application domains of computer communications and networks.

The primary focus of this Section is the analysis, modeling, design, simulation, and implementation of computer networks, from wired systems to wireless systems. The Section will also serve to attract studies concerning the application of networking architectures and scenarios to emerging research topics, such as IoT, smart cities, edge computing, ITS, and unmanned aerial vehicles, among others.

You have free and unlimited access to the full texts of all of the open access articles published in our journal. We invite you to read our most highly cited papers published in 2024, listed below:

1. “Design of Multi-Band Bandstop Filters Based on Mixed Electric and Magnetic Coupling Resonators”
by Jie Luo, Jinhao Zhang and Shanshan Gao
Electronics 2024, 13(8), 1552; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13081552
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/8/1552

2. “A Review of Generative Models in Generating Synthetic Attack Data for Cybersecurity”
by Garima Agrawal, Amardeep Kaur and Sowmya Myneni
Electronics 2024, 13(2), 322; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13020322
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/2/322

3. “Enhancing Zero Trust Models in the Financial Industry through Blockchain Integration: A Proposed Framework”
by Clement Daah, Amna Qureshi, Irfan Awan and Savas Konur
Electronics 2024, 13(5), 865; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13050865
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/5/865

4. “WSN-Driven Advances in Soil Moisture Estimation: A Machine Learning Approach”
by Tinku Singh, Majid Kundroo and Taehong Kim
Electronics 2024, 13(8), 1590; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13081590
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/8/1590

5. “Enhancing Autonomous Vehicle Perception in Adverse Weather: A Multi Objectives Model for Integrated Weather Classification and Object Detection”
by Nasser Aloufi, Abdulaziz Alnori and Abdullah Basuhail
Electronics 2024, 13(15), 3063; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13153063
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/15/3063

6. “A Study on Countermeasures against Neutralizing Technology: Encoding Algorithm-Based Ransomware Detection Methods Using Machine Learning”
by Jaehyuk Lee, Jinseo Yun and Kyungroul Lee
Electronics 2024, 13(6), 1030; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13061030
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/6/1030

7. “Review of Smart-Home Security Using the Internet of Things”
by George Vardakis, George Hatzivasilis, Eleftheria Koutsaki and Nikos Papadakis
Electronics 2024, 13(16), 3343; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13163343
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/16/3343

8. “Resilient Electricity Load Forecasting Network with Collective Intelligence Predictor for Smart Cities”
by Mohd Hafizuddin Bin Kamilin and Shingo Yamaguchi
Electronics 2024, 13(4), 718; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13040718
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/4/718

9. “Drift Adaptive Online DDoS Attack Detection Framework for IoT System”
by Yonas Kibret Beshah, Surafel Lemma Abebe and Henock Mulugeta Melaku
Electronics 2024, 13(6), 1004; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13061004
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/6/1004

10. “V2G Carbon Accounting and Revenue Allocation: Balancing EV Contributions in Distribution Systems”
by Bingxuan Yu, Xiang Lei, Ziyun Shao and Linni Jian
Electronics 2024, 13(6), 1063; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13061063
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/6/1063

Six new journals covering a range of subjects launched their inaugural issues in June 2025. We are excited to be able to share with you the newest research rooted in the value of open access. We are pleased to present the latest research and to make it accessible to all.

We extend our sincere thanks to all the 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.

Journal	Founding Editor-in-Chief	Journal Topics (Selected)
	Prof. Dr. Chang-Pu Sun, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Beijing, China; Computational Science Research Center, China Editorial | View inaugural issue	quantum information and phenomena; condensed matter physics and statistical physics; atomic, molecular, and optical physics; computational physics and mathematical methods View journal scope | Submit an article
	Prof. Dr. Hualiang Lin, Sun Yat-sen University, China; Prof. Dr. Jose L. Domingo, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Spain Editorial | View inaugural issue	green and organic food; green infrastructures; green exercise; environmental impact of the healthcare sector; effects of climate change on human health | View journal scope | Submit an article
	Prof. Dr. Francesco Veglio, University of L’Aquila, Italy Editorial | View inaugural issue	ultra-pure substances; water purification; air purification; gas purification; inorganic chemical purification; purification technologies View journal scope | Submit an article
	Prof. Dr. Junxing Zheng, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China Editorial | View inaugural issue	computer-aided design and engineering; artificial intelligence and machine learning; building information modeling (BIM) and digital twins; robotics and automation in construction; smart sensors and Internet of Things (IoT); intelligent control systems and facilities management View journal scope | Submit an article
	Prof. Dr. Assunta Di Vaio, University of Naples Parthenope, Italy Editorial | View inaugural issue	sustainability, managerial, and biodiversity accounting; carbon management accounting; corporate social responsibility; artificial intelligence and disclosure View journal scope | Submit an article
	Prof. Dr. Changjun Liu, Sichuan University, China Editorial | View inaugural issue	bioeffects of electromagnetic waves; electromagnetic science and engineering; microwave, millimeter-wave, and terahertz technologies; metamaterials and metasurfaces; communication, sensing, and networks; energy, power, and sustainable applications; quantum and emerging technologies; artificial intelligence and advanced fabrication View journal scope | Submit an article

We will attend the 2025 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM2025), which will take place in Hangzhou, China, from 14 to 18 July 2025.

Serving as a leading conference in the field of intelligent mechatronic systems, AIM 2025 is committed to advancing diversity in the technology industry, promoting a culture of inclusion and equity, and welcoming, engaging, and rewarding all who contribute to the field. It will bring together experts and researchers from around the world to exchange views on cutting-edge research outcomes and future developments.

The following open access journals will be represented at the event:

• Machines;
• Inventions;
• Robotics;
• Electronics;
• Designs;
• Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing;
• Journal of Low Power Electronics and Applications;
• Hardware;
• Energies;
• Applied Sciences;
• Automation;
• Technologies.

If you plan to attend this conference, please feel free to stop by our booth. 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://www.aim2025.org/index.html.

MDPI will be attending the 2025 International System Dynamics Conference in Boston, USA, which will take place from 3 to 7 August 2025. The International System Dynamics Conference (ISDC) unites global minds with a shared passion for System Dynamics and systems thinking. Now celebrating its 43rd year, the ISDC stands as a beacon for interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration, attracting a diverse audience from business, academia, philanthropy, and more.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Systems;
• Administrative Sciences;
• Applied Sciences;
• Dynamics;
• Electronics;
• Knowledge;
• Modelling;
• Processes;
• Forecasting.

If you are attending the conference, please feel free 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 link: https://systemdynamics.org/conference.

Electronics (ISSN: 2079-9292) is in an open access format, meaning that you can enjoy free and unlimited access to the full text of all the articles published in our journal. We welcome you to read the Editor’s Choice Articles published in the first half of 2025 in the Section “Microwave and Wireless Communications”, which are listed below:

1. “Enhancing Automotive Intrusion Detection Systems with Capability Hardware Enhanced RISC Instructions-Based Memory Protection”
by Chathuranga Sampath Kalutharage, Saket Mohan, Xiaodong Liu and Christos Chrysoulas
Electronics 2025, 14(3), 474; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14030474
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/14/3/474

2. “Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning for Efficient Resource Allocation in Internet of Vehicles”
by Jun-Han Wang, He He, Jaesang Cha, Incheol Jeong and Chang-Jun Ahn
Electronics 2025, 14(1), 192; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14010192
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/14/1/192

3. “Stroke Detection and Monitoring by Means of a Multifrequency Microwave Inversion Approach”
by Alessandro Fedeli, Valentina Schenone, Claudio Estatico and Andrea Randazzo
Electronics 2025, 14(3), 543; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14030543
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/14/3/543

4. “Wearable Displacement Sensor Using Inductive Coupling of Printed RFID Tag with Metallic Strip”
by Tauseef Hussain, Ignacio Gil and Raúl Fernández-García
Electronics 2025, 14(2), 262; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14020262
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/14/2/262

5. “RFID Unpacked: A Case Study in Employing RFID Tags from Item to Pallet Level”
by Ethan Claucherty, Danielle Cummins and Bahar Aliakbarian
Electronics 2025, 14(2), 278; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14020278
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/14/2/278

6. “Enhancing Indoor Positioning with GNSS-Aided In-Building Wireless Systems”
by Shuya Zhou, Xinghe Chu and Zhaoming Lu
Electronics 2025, 14(10), 2079; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14102079
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/14/10/2079

7. “Exploitability of Maritime Fleet-Based 5G Network Extension”
by Riivo Pilvik, Tanel Jairus, Arvi Sadam, Kaidi Nõmmela, Kati Kõrbe Kaare and Johan Scholliers
Electronics 2025, 14(11), 2210; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14112210
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/14/11/2210

8. “Enhancing Multi-Factor Authentication for Mobile Devices Through Cryptographic Zero-Knowledge Protocols”
by Thomas Segkoulis and Konstantinos Limniotis
Electronics 2025, 14(9), 1846; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14091846
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/14/9/1846

9. “Optically Transparent Antennas for 5G and Beyond: A Review”
by Bernardo Dominguez, Fábio Silva, Amit Baghel, Daniel Albuquerque and Pedro Pinho
Electronics 2025, 14(8), 1616; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14081616
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/14/8/1616

We are pleased to announce that the Young Women in Engineering Award is open for nominations. This award was established to acknowledge the achievements of young women investigators in the field of engineering and to inspire young women to consider research and careers in engineering. All the nominations will be assessed by an Award Evaluation Committee, and winners will be announced online on 8 March 2026.

Prizes:

• CHF 1000;
• An electronic certificate;
• A voucher to waive the article processing charges (APCs) for one submission to a journal within the field of engineering (subject to peer review)—valid for one year.

Number of winners: 2.

Eligibility and requirements:

• This role is designated for female candidates;
• Must have received their Ph.D. no more than 10 years prior to 31 December 2025;
• Must have produced groundbreaking research and made a significant contribution to the advancement of engineering;
• Must be nominated by senior scientists.

List of documents for nomination:

• Detailed curriculum vitae, including an updated publication list and a list of the researcher’s own research grants;
• Scanned copy of doctorate certificate;
• Signed nomination letters from two established senior scientists.

Schedule:

Open for nominations: 23 June 2025;
Nomination deadline: 30 November 2025;
Winner announcement: 8 March 2026.

Nominations and contact:

All nomination materials and award-related communications must be submitted via our official email: ywe-award@mdpi.com.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your nominations.

Young Women in Engineering Award Team

Power electronics has emerged as a key technology in the conversion and control of electrical power in multiple applications: electric drives and generators, renewable energy systems, energy storage systems, smart cities, smart grids, power systems, transport (vehicles, aircraft, ships, and others), industrial, medical, military, telecommunications, consumable and home apparatus.

This Section is devoted to publishing original research and state-of-the-art review papers on emerging technologies and trends in power electronics, including components, circuits, design, modeling, simulation, control, implementation, testing, and analysis of power electronics and their applications.

You have free and unlimited access to the full texts of all of the open access articles published in our journal. We welcome you to read our most highly cited papers published in 2024 below.

1. “Battery State-of-Health Estimation: A Step towards Battery Digital Twins”
by Vahid Safavi, Najmeh Bazmohammadi, Juan C. Vasquez and Josep M. Guerrero
Electronics 2024, 13(3), 587; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13030587
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/3/587

2. “Communications and Data Science for the Success of Vehicle-to-Grid Technologies: Current State and Future Trends”
by Noelia Uribe-Pérez, Amaia Gonzalez-Garrido, Alexander Gallarreta, Daniel Justel, Mikel González-Pérez, Jon González-Ramos, Ane Arrizabalaga, Francisco Javier Asensio and Peru Bidaguren
Electronics 2024, 13(10), 1940; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13101940
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/10/1940

3. “Solar-Powered Smart Buildings: Integrated Energy Management Solution for IoT-Enabled Sustainability”
by Rubén Muñiz, Raúl del Coso, Fernando Nuño, Pedro J. Villegas, Daniel Álvarez and Juan A. Martínez
Electronics 2024, 13(2), 317; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13020317
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/2/317

4. “A Case Study of a Tiny Machine Learning Application for Battery State-of-Charge Estimation”
by Spyridon Giazitzis, Maciej Sakwa, Sonia Leva, Emanuele Ogliari, Susheel Badha and Filippo Rosetti
Electronics 2024, 13(10), 1964; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13101964
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/10/1964

5. “Effects of Battery Energy Storage Systems on the Frequency Stability of Weak Grids with a High-Share of Grid-Connected Converters”
by Pedro Paiva and Rui Castro
Electronics 2024, 13(6), 1083; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13061083
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/6/1083

6. “Defect Identification of XLPE Power Cable Using Harmonic Visualized Characteristics of Grounding Current”
by Minxin Wang, Yong Liu, Youcong Huang, Yuepeng Xin, Tao Han and Boxue Du
Electronics 2024, 13(6), 1159; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13061159
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/6/1159

7. “Improving the Efficiency of an Isolated Bidirectional Dual Active Bridge DC–DC Converter Using Variable Frequency”
by Vicente Esteve, Juan L. Bellido, José Jordán and Enrique J. Dede
Electronics 2024, 13(2), 294; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13020294
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/2/294

8. “Critical Review on the Sustainability of Electric Vehicles: Addressing Challenges without Interfering in Market Trends”
by Sergi Obrador Rey, Lluc Canals Casals, Levon Gevorkov, Lázaro Cremades Oliver and Lluís Trilla
Electronics 2024, 13(5), 860; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13050860
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/5/860

9. “Research Review on Multi-Port Energy Routers Adapted to Renewable Energy Access”
by Jinghua Zhou and Jiangbo Wang
Electronics 2024, 13(8), 1493; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13081493
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/8/1493

10. “Two-Stage Neural Network Optimization for Robust Solar Photovoltaic Forecasting”
by Jinyeong Oh, Dayeong So, Jaehyeok Jo, Namil Kang, Eenjun Hwang and Jihoon Moon
Electronics 2024, 13(9), 1659; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13091659
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/9/1659

We are pleased to share that Electronics (ISSN: 2079-9292) has received an updated CiteScore of 6.1 in June 2025. The CiteScore ranks the journal 228 out of 970 titles (Q1) in the “Electrical and Electronic Engineering” category, 44 out of 183 titles (Q1) in the “Signal Processing” category, and 93 out of 375 titles (Q1) in the “Control and Systems Engineering” category, which is an impressive achievement for a journal running in Volume 14.

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 Electronics and its growing impact in the science of electronics and its applications.

We are pleased to share the updated Exceptional Reviewers List 2025. This program was designed to recognize and honor scholars who have delivered consistently exceptional review reports to our journal. Committed to fostering rigorous research and promoting knowledge exchange, Electronics (ISSN: 2079-9292) recognizes the significant role our reviewers play in maintaining the quality and integrity of the articles that we publish. According to surveys conducted in 2023, 91% of our authors rate the peer-review process as good or excellent, which is thanks to our pool of excellent reviewers.

We want to express our appreciation to all the reviewers who have generously volunteered their time and expertise to assist in Electronics’ peer-review process. Their dedication and attention to detail in evaluating manuscripts, offering valuable feedback, and contributing to academic rigor are commendable.

The Exceptional Reviewers List was introduced in December 2024. Each quarter, we will be selecting a group of outstanding reviewers and will introduce them here.

2025 Q1

See what our reviewers have to say about the review process of Electronics:

“Serving as a reviewer in computer science has deepened my academic engagement and allowed me to contribute to open and impactful scholarly communication.”—Dr. Jianqing Wu

“Regarding my review experience, I believe that thoroughness and objectivity are the keys. When reviewing papers, I always approach them with a meticulous mindset, carefully examining the logic, methodology, and contribution of each research. I also try to provide constructive feedback, hoping to help authors improve their work. This process not only benefits the papers but also enriches my own understanding of the field.“—Dr. Huilong Fan

“Reviewing for the journal Electonics has been a fulfilling experience — the editorial process is rigorous, timely, and fosters high standards of scientific quality.”—Dr. Balu Bhasuran

“It has been a truly enriching experience to participate in the review and editing of papers at the forefront of electronics research, approached from a broad perspective. The authors consistently strive to improve the clarity and technical depth of their work. I have found the review process to be very rigorous over the years, and that is precisely why I continue to contribute my small part to the advancement and dissemination of such interesting and innovative topics.”—Prof. Dr. Luis Inclan-Sanchez

“Serving as a reviewer allows me to stay engaged with cutting-edge research while helping ensure the quality and integrity of scientific publications.”—Dr. Xiao Cai

“Reviewing articles for Electronics has been a valuable academic experience: the review process is transparent for the reviewer, and the communication and submission systems are efficient and user-friendly.”—Dr. Jorge De Andres-Sanchez