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Announcements
1 October 2025
2024 MDPI Top 1000 Reviewers
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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Abbas Yazdinejad |
Hanane Boutaj |
Ophir Freund |
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Abdessamad Belhaj |
Hany H. Arab |
Oscar De Lucio |
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Abdolreza Jamilian |
Hao Zang |
Otilia Manta |
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Abdul Waheed |
Hatem Amin |
Panagiotis D. Michailidis |
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Abiel Aguilar-González |
Henry Alba |
Panagiotis Simitzis |
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Adina Santana |
Hiroyuki Noda |
Paola Prete |
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Aditya Velidandi |
Hitoshi Tanaka |
Paolo Trucillo |
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Adrian Stancu |
Horst Lenske |
Patricia Kara De Maeijer |
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Adriana Borodzhieva |
Hossein Azadi |
Patrícia Pires |
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Adriana Cristina Urcan |
Houlin Yu |
Paulo Schwingel |
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Adriano Bressane |
Huaifu Deng |
Pavel Loskot |
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Agbotiname Imoize |
Huamin Jie |
Pedro García-Ramírez |
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Agustin L. Herrera-May |
Hugo Lisboa |
Pedro Pablo Zamora |
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Ahmed Arafa |
Igor L. Zakharov |
Pedro Pereira |
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Ahmet Cagdas Seckin |
Igor Litvinchev |
Pei-Hsun Wang |
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Ailton Cesar Lemes |
Igor Vujović |
Pellegrino La Manna |
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Akash Kumar |
Ildiko Horvath |
Petar Ozretić |
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Akihiko Murayama |
Ilya A. Khodov |
Petko Petkov |
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Alain E. Le Faou |
Ilya Zavidovskiy |
Petr Komínek |
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Alain Massart |
Imran Ali Lakhiar |
Petras Prakas |
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Alejandro Plascencia |
Ines Aguinaga-Ontoso |
Petro Pukach |
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Aleksandar Ašonja |
Ioan Hutu |
Petru Alexandru Vlaicu |
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Aleksandra Głowacka |
Ioan Petean |
Phil Chilibeck |
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Aleksandra Nesić |
Irena M. Ilic |
Pia Lopez-Jornet |
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Alessio Ardizzone |
Isaac Lifshitz |
Pietro Geri |
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Alessio Faccia |
Ismael Cristofer Baierle |
Pingfan Hu |
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Alexander E. Berezin |
I-Ta Lee |
Piotr Cyklis |
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Alexander Lykov |
Itzhak Aviv |
Piotr Gauden |
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Alexander Robitzsch |
Iustinian Bejan |
Piotr Gawda |
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Alexandre Landry |
Ivan Matveev |
Pradeep Kumar Panda |
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Alexey Chubarov |
Ivan Pavlenko |
Pradeep Varadwaj |
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Alexey Morgounov |
Ivana Mitrović |
Presentación Caballero |
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Alexis Rodríguez |
Iyyakkannu Sivanesan |
Pu Xie |
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Alfredo Silveira De Borba |
Jacek Abramczyk |
Qingchao Li |
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Ali Hashemizdeh |
Jacques Cabaret |
Qinghua Qiu |
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Alison De Oliveira Moraes |
Jaime A. Mella-Raipán |
Qingwei Chen |
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Aliyu Aliyu |
Jaime Taha-Tijerina |
Radoslaw Jasinski |
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Alok Dhaundiyal |
James Chun Lam Chow |
Radu Racovita |
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Álvaro Antón-Sancho |
James Chung-Wai Cheung |
Rafael Galvão De Almeida |
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Amit Ranjan |
James O. Finckenauer |
Rafael Melo |
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Amritlal Mandal |
Jan Cieśliński |
Rafal Kukawka |
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Ana Isabel Roca-Fernández |
Ján Moravec |
Rafał Watrowski |
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Ana Tomić |
Jarbas Miguel |
Raffaele Pellegrino |
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Anas Alsobeh |
Jaroslav Dvorak |
Rajender Boddula |
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Anastasios Karayiannakis |
Jarosław Przybył |
Ralf Hofmann |
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Andre Luiz Costa |
Jasenka Gajdoš Kljusurić |
Ran Wang |
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Andrea Bianconi |
Jasmina Lukinac |
Ranko S. Romanić |
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Andrea Sonaglioni |
Jawad Tanveer |
Ratna Kishore Velamati |
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Andrea Tomassi |
Jean Carlos Bettoni |
Rebecca Creamer |
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Andrés Fernando Barajas Solano |
Jennie Golding |
Reggie Surya |
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Andrés Novoa |
Jerzy Chudek |
Rehan Siddiqui |
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Andreu Comas-Garcia |
Jhih-Rong Liao |
Renato Maaliw |
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Andrew Lane |
Jiachen Li |
Reuven Yosef |
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Andrew Lothian |
Jianzhu Liu |
Ricardo García-León |
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Andrew Sortwell |
Jiaquan Yu |
Richard Murray |
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Andrius Katkevičius |
Jibing Chen |
Robert Boyd |
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Andromachi Nanou |
Jie Gao |
Robert H. Eibl |
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Andrzej Kielian |
Jie Hua |
Robert James Crammond |
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Andrzej Kozłowski |
Jill Channing |
Robert Oleniacz |
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Andrzej Zolnowski |
Jinfeng Li |
Roberto Passera |
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Ángel Josabad Alonso-Castro |
Jinle Xiang |
Rodolpho Fernando Vaz |
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Ángel Llamas |
Jinliu Chen |
Rodrigo Galo |
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Angelo Ferlazzo |
Jinyao Lin |
Roger E. Thomas |
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Angelo Marcelo Tusset |
Jinyu Hu |
Roger W. Bachmann |
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Anil K. Meher |
Jiří Remr |
Rogério Leone Buchaim |
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Animesh Kumar Basak |
Jiying Liu |
Roman Trach |
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Anita Silvana Ilak Peršurić |
João Everthon Da Silva Ribeiro |
Roman Trochimczuk |
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Anna Kharkova |
Joao Pessoa |
Romil Parikh |
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Anna Lenart-Boroń |
Joaquim Carreras |
Romina Fucà |
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Anna Piotrowska |
John Adams Sebastian |
Ronald Nelson |
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Anne Anderson |
John Van Boxel |
Rosie Yagmur Yegin |
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Antiopi-Malvina Stamatellou |
Jonathan Puente-Rivera |
Roxana Lucaciu |
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Antonia Kondou |
Jordi-Roger Riba |
Rui Sales Júnior |
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Antonio Miguel Ruiz Armenteros |
Jorge De Andres-Sanchez |
Rui Vitorino |
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Anusorn Cherdthong |
Jorge Guillermo Diaz Rodriguez |
Ruo Wang |
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Aram Cornaggia |
Jorge Luis Zambrano-Martinez |
Ryoma Michishita |
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Ariana Saraiva |
José F. Fontanari |
Sabina Necula |
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Ariel Soares Teles |
José Felipe Orzuna-Orzuna |
Sabina Umirzakova |
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Aristeidis Karras |
José Francisco Segura Plaza |
Said EL-Ashker |
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Arnaud Dragicevic |
José Luis Díaz |
Saïf Ed-Dı̂n Fertahi |
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Artem Obukhov |
José Luis Rivera-Armenta |
Salvatore Romano |
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Arvind Kumar Shukla |
Jose M. Miranda |
Sándor Beszédes |
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Arvind Negi |
Jose M. Mulet |
Santiago Lain |
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Athanasios A. Panagiotopoulos |
Jose Navarro-Pedreño |
Sara Black Brown |
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Augustine Edegbene |
José Pedro Cerdeira |
Sarat Chandra Mohapatra |
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Aunchalee Aussanasuwannakul |
Jouni Räisänen |
Sarunas Grigaliunas |
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Aurel Maxim |
Jui-Yang Lai |
Saša Milojević |
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Barbara Symanowicz |
Juliana Fernandes |
Sawsan A. Zaitone |
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Bartosz Płachno |
Julio Plaza Díaz |
Scott E. Hendrix |
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Bela Kocsis |
Juliusz Huber |
Seong-Gon Kim |
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Benedetto Schiavo |
Jun Liu |
Sergii Babichev |
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Bernhard Koelmel |
Junyu Chen |
Sergio Da Silva |
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Bhupendra Prajapati |
Karan Nayak |
Sérgio Felipe |
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Bierng-Chearl Ahn |
Karel Allegaert |
Sergio Guzmán-Pino |
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Bo Zhou |
Katarina Aškerc Zadravec |
Seyed Kourosh Mahjour |
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Bohong Zhang |
Katarzyna Kubiak-Wójcicka |
Seyed Masoud Parsa |
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Bonface Ombasa Manono |
Katarzyna Peta |
Shedrach Benjamin Pewan |
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Bozhidar Stefanov |
Katarzyna Tandecka |
Shehwaz Anwar |
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Brach Poston |
Katherine Bussey |
Shengwen Tang |
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Byeong Yong Kong |
Katsuya Ichinose |
Shih-Lin Lin |
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Caio Sampaio |
Kazuharu Bamba |
Shilong Li |
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Caius Panoiu |
Kazuhiko Kotani |
Shing-Hwa Liu |
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Caiyun Wang |
Kazuhiko Nakadate |
Shu Yuan |
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Calin Mircea Gherman |
Keigi Fujiwara |
Shuohong Wang |
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Camelia Delcea |
Keith Rochfort |
Shuolin Xiao |
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Cardellicchio Angelo |
Kenneth Waters |
Shuping Wu |
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Carlos Alberto Ligarda Samanez |
Keren Dopelt |
Sihui Dong |
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Carlos Almeida |
Kira E. Vostrikova |
Sławomir Rabczak |
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Carlos Balsas |
Kit Leong Cheong |
Sojung Kim |
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Carlos López-de-Celis |
Konstantinos Vergos |
Songli Zhu |
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Carlos Marcuello |
Koyeli Girigoswami |
Soonhee Hwang |
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Carlos Pascual-Morena |
Krzysztof R. Karsznia |
Soo-Whang Baek |
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Carlos Torres-Torres |
Krzysztof Szwajka |
Soufiane Haddout |
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Casey Watters |
Krzysztof Wołk |
Sousana Papadopoulou |
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Castillo Castillo |
Kumar Ganesan |
Spiros Paramithiotis |
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Changmin Shi |
Lan Lin |
Spyridon Kaltsas |
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Chao Chen |
László Radócz |
Srecko Stopic |
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Chao Gu |
Laurent Donzé |
Srinivasan Sathiyaraj |
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Chao Zhang (China) |
Lei He |
Stefano Mancin |
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Chao Zhang (Singapore) |
Lei Huang |
Subhadeep Das |
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Chellapandian Maheswaran |
Leonard-Ionut Atanase |
Sumedha Nitin Prabhu |
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Cheonshik Kim |
Leonardo Henrique Dalcheco Messias |
Sushant K. Rawal |
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Chia Hung Kao |
Leonie Brummer |
Svetoslav Todorov |
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Chiachung Chen |
Levon Gevorkov |
Szymon Janczar |
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Chiara Cinquini |
Li Fu |
Tadeusz Kowalski |
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Chieh-Chih Tsai |
Lidija Hauptman |
Tadeusz Sierotowicz |
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Christian Rojas |
Lin-Fu Liang |
Taha Koray Sahin |
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Chu Zhang |
Ling Yang |
Tahir Cetin Akinci |
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Chuanyu Sun |
Lingli Deng |
Takuo Sakon |
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Chun-Wei Yang |
Ljubica Kazi |
Tamara Lazarević-Pašti |
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Claudia Bita-Nicolae |
Lotfi Boudjema |
Tao Zhang |
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Constant Mews |
Louis Moustakas |
Taras P. Pasternak |
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Cristian Vacacela Gomez |
Luca Ulrich |
Tarek Eldomiaty |
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Cristiano Matos |
Luis Adrian De Jesús-González |
Taro Urase |
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Cristian-Valeriu Stanciu |
Luis Alfonso Díaz-Secades |
Tenzer Robert |
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Cristóbal Macías Villalobos |
Luis Filipe Almeida Bernardo |
Thawatchai Phaechamud |
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Dalia Calneryte |
Luis Nestor Apaza Ticona |
Thomas Michael |
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Daniel Hernandez-Patlan |
Luis Puente-Díaz |
Tiberiu Harko |
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Daniele Ritelli |
Luiz Antonio Alcântara Pereira |
Timea Claudia Ghitea |
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Daniel-Ioan Curiac |
Łukasz Rakoczy |
Timothy John Mahony |
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Daniil Olennikov |
Łukasz Szeleszczuk |
Timothy Omara |
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Daodao Hu |
Maciej Kruszyna |
Tomasz Hikawczuk |
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Daqin Guan |
Magdalena Jaciow |
Tomasz M. Karpiński |
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Daria Chudakova |
Maha Nasr |
Tomasz Trzepiecinski |
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Daria Mottareale-Calvanese |
Maharshi Bhaswant |
Triantafyllos Didangelos |
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Dariusz Dziki |
Maksim Zavalishin |
Tsvetelin Zaevski |
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Dariusz Gozdowski |
Małgorzata Jeleń |
Ulrich J. Pont |
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David Kieda |
Man Fai Leung |
Vadim Kramar |
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David Luviano-Cruz |
Manickam Minakshi |
Vagner Lunge |
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Da-Zhi Sun |
Marcel Sari |
Valério Monteiro-Neto |
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Debra Wetcher-Hendricks |
Marcello Iasiello |
Van Giap Do |
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Demin Cai |
Marco Limongiello |
Van-An Duong |
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Dennis Dieks |
Marco Zucca |
Vanni Nicoletti |
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Deokho Lee |
Marconi Batista Teixeira |
Vasilios Liordos |
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Deyu Li |
Marcos Vinícius Da Silva |
Vedran Mrzljak |
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Diego Romano Perinelli |
Marek Cała |
Vicente Romo Pérez |
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Dimitris Tatsis |
Maria G. Ioannides |
Victor-Alexandru Briciu |
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Dirceu Ramos |
Maria João Lima |
Viktor V. Brygadyrenko |
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Dmitrii Pankin |
Maria Kantzanou |
Vinícius Silva Belo |
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Dmitriy Yambulatov |
Maria Leonor Abrantes Pires |
Violeta Popovici |
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Dmitry Kultin |
Mariana Buranelo Egea |
Viorel Dragos Radu |
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Dongwei Di |
Mariana Magalhães |
Viswas Raja Solomon |
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Dorota Formanowicz |
Marija Strojnik |
Viviani Oliveira |
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Dragan Marinkovic |
Marijn Speeckaert |
Vlad Rotaru |
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Drazenko Glavic |
Marina G. Holyavka |
Vladica Stojanović |
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Duguleana Mihai |
Marina Gravit |
Volodymyr Hrytsyk |
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Dušan S. Dimić |
Mario Cerezo Pizarro |
Volodymyr Ponomaryov |
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E Terasa Chen |
Mario Ganau |
Waldemar Studziński |
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Edoardo Bucchignani |
Mariusz Ptak |
Wanming Lin |
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Eduard Zadobrischi |
Marlen Vitales-Noyola |
Waseem Jerjes |
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Edwin Villagran |
Marta Forte |
Wei-Chieh Lee |
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Eitan Simon |
Martha Rocío Moreno-Jimenez |
Weiming Fang |
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Elena Chitoran |
Marwan El Ghoch |
Weiren Luo |
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Elena Marrocchino |
Marzena Włodarczyk-Stasiak |
Weiwei Jiang |
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Elisabeta Negrău |
Massimiliano Schiavo |
Wenan Yuan |
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Elisavet Bouloumpasi |
Massoomeh Hedayati Marzbali |
Wenguang Yang |
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Elochukwu Ukwandu |
Mateusz Rozmiarek |
Wenluan Zhang |
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Emil Smyk |
Matt Smith |
Wiesław Przygoda |
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Emilio Bucio |
Matteo Riccò |
Wilian Paul Arévalo Cordero |
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Emmanouil Karampinis |
Matthias Müller |
Wilian Pech-Rodríguez |
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Ericsson D. Coy-Barrera |
Mauro Lombardo |
Wislei R. Osório |
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Eugeniusz Koda |
Md. Ataur Rahman |
Wi-Young So |
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Ewa Chomać-Pierzecka |
Md. Biddut Hossain |
Wojciech Sałabun |
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Ewa Tomaszewska |
Meisam Abdollahi |
Wojciech Zabierowski |
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Ezhaveni Sathiyamoorthi |
Meng-Hwan Lee |
Xiaofei Du |
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Fabio Corti |
Meng-Yao Li |
Xiaolong Ji |
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Fahmi Zairi |
Meysam Keshavarz |
Xiaomin Xu |
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Fanzhi Kong |
Michael Eisenhut |
Xiaoshuang Ma |
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Fasih Ullah Haider |
Michael Gerlich |
Xiaoying Liu |
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Fayez Tarsha-Kurdi |
Mihaela Brindusa Tudose |
Xiao-Yong Wang |
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Fekete Mónika |
Mihaela Niculae |
Xinming Zhang |
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Felipe Jiménez |
Mihaela Tinca Udristioiu |
Xinqiao Liu |
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Feng Wen |
Mihaela Toderaş |
Xinqing Xiao |
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Ferdinando Di Martino |
Mihai Crenganis |
Xuechen Zheng |
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Fernanda Tonelli |
Mika Simonen |
Xueming Zhang |
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Fernando Lessa Tofoli |
Milan Toma |
Xuezhen Wang |
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Fernando Viadero-Monasterio |
Miloš Lichner |
Xuguang Cai |
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Fethi Ouallouche |
Milos Seda |
Yair Wiseman |
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Flavio Arroyo |
MIloš Zrnić |
Yang Xu |
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Flor H. Pujol |
Min Xia |
Yangwon Lee |
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Florin Dumitru Bora |
Mina Tadros |
Yanhong Peng |
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Florin Nechita |
Mingming Ge |
Yao Ni |
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Francesco Di Bello |
Mingren Shen |
Yaoxiang Li |
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Francesco Galluzzo |
Mircea Neagoe |
Yasushige Shingu |
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Francisco Haces Fernandez |
Mirela-Fernanda Zaltariov |
Yaswanth Kuthati |
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Francisco Rego |
Mirjana Ljubojević |
Yaxin Liu |
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Francisco Solano |
Mirko Stanimirović |
Ygor Jessé Ramos |
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Frédéric Muttin |
Mirza Pojskić |
Yi Xu |
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Fredrick Eze |
Modesto Pérez-Sánchez |
Yifan Zhao |
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Gabriel Milan |
Mohammad Ali Sahraei |
Yih Jeng |
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Gabriel Zazeri |
Mohammad Javad Maghsoodi Tilaki |
Yiyang Chen |
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Galina Ilieva |
Mohammad Qneibi |
Yoichi Shiraishi |
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Gary Van Vuuren |
Mohammed Gamal |
Yong Hwan Kim |
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Gennadiy Kolesnikov |
Mohammed Sayed |
Yongqi Yin |
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George E. Mustoe |
Mounia Tahri |
Young-joo Ahn |
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George Lazaroiu |
Muhammad Ahsan Asghar |
Yousi Fu |
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George Xiroudakis |
Muhammad N. Mahmood |
Yuan Meng |
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Georgiy Gamov |
Muhammad Syafrudin |
Yuefei Zhuo |
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Gerald Cleaver |
Muhammed Yildirim |
Yugang He |
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Ghassan Ghssein |
Murilo E. C. Bento |
Yuliia Trach |
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Gian Mario Migliaccio |
Muthuraj Arunpandian |
Yuliya Semenova |
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Giancarlo Trimarchi |
Narcis Eduard Mitu |
Yuri Jorge Peña-Ramirez |
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Gianmarco Ferrara |
Naser Alsharairi |
Yuri Konstantinov |
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Giovanni Tesoriere |
Natale Calomino |
Yusheng Xiang |
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Giuseppe Brunetti |
Natanael Karjanto |
Yutaka Ohsedo |
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Giuseppe Di Martino |
Nataša Nastić |
Zaihua Duan |
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Giuseppe Losurdo |
Naveed Ahmad |
Zelaya-Molina Lily Xochilt |
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Giuseppina Uva |
Nebojsa Pavlovic |
Zenon Pogorelić |
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Glauber Cruz |
Neli Milenova Vilhelmova |
Zhang Ying |
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Glenn Morrison |
Nguyen Dinh-Hung |
Zhanni Luo |
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Gloria Cerasela Crisan |
Nguyen Quoc Khuong |
Zhao Ding |
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Gordana Wozniak-Knopp |
Nicola Magnavita |
Zhengmao Li |
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Gordon Alderink |
Nicoleta Dospinescu |
Zhengwei Huang |
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Grazia Giuseppina Politano |
Nicoletta Cera |
Zhidong Zhou |
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Grigorios L. Kyriakopoulos |
Nidhi Puranik |
Zhijun Li |
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Grzegorz Woroniak |
Nikita Osintsev |
Zhixiong Lu |
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Grzegorz Zieliński |
Nikita V. Martyushev |
Zhizhong Zhang |
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Guadalupe Gabriel Flores-Rojas |
Nikola Stanisic |
Zhong-Gao Jiao |
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Guangnian Xiao |
Nilakshi Barua |
Zia Muhammad |
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Guanxi Yan |
Nobuo Funabiki |
Žiga Laznik |
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Guoyou Zhang |
Octavian Vasiliu |
Zigmantas Gudžinskas |
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Gustavo Henrique Nalon |
Oguzhan Der |
Zishan Ahmad |
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Hai-yu Ji |
Oimahmad Rahmonov |
Zivan Gojkovic |
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Hamza Faraji |
Olga Morozova |
Zoran Mijić |
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Hamza Sohail |
Onur Dogan |
Zsuzsanna Bacsi |
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On this page, we invite you to explore selected works by Nobel laureates within the MDPI portfolio, and to join us in celebrating the global impact of their ideas.

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2025 has been awarded to Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi for for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance. MDPI sincerely invites you to explore research in a related field.

The Science Behind the Prize: 2025 Nobel Physiology or Medicine Roundtable
6 October 2025, 03:30 pm (CEST)
You are welcome to watch the recording here!
The Nobel Prize in Physics 2025 has been awarded to John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret and John M. Martinis for the discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunnelling and energy quantisation in an electric circuit. MDPI sincerely invites you to explore research in a related field.

The Science Behind the Prize: 2025 Nobel Physics Roundtable
7 October 2025, 02:30 pm (CEST)
You are welcome to watch the recording here!

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 has been awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M. Yaghi for the development of metal-organic frameworks. MDPI sincerely invites you to explore research in a related field.
28 September 2025
Meet Us at the 2025 SAF National Convention, 22–25 October 2025, Hartford, USA
Conference: 2025 SAF National Convention
Date: 22–25 October 2025
Location: 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT, USA
Join us for a remarkable celebration of 125 years of professional forestry in the United States during our annual conference, themed “From Roots to Canopy: 125 Years of Forestry and Natural Resources”. This event will bring together foresters, researchers, and policymakers to reflect on the rich history of forestry, share current advancements, and look ahead to the future of sustainable forest management.
The following MDPI journals will be presented:
- Forests;
- Ecologies;
- Fire;
- Environments;
- Earth;
- Hydrology;
- Land.
Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person at the booth at the conference and answering any questions you may have. For more information regarding the conference, please visit the following link: https://eforester.org/Safconvention2025.
17 September 2025
World Maritime Day—“Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity”, 25 September 2025
World Maritime Day, celebrated annually on 25 September, underscores the vital role of the ocean in sustaining life, supporting livelihoods, and enabling global trade. The 2025 theme, “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity”, highlights both the immense value of the ocean and the urgent responsibility to address threats such as pollution, overuse, and climate change. In an era where the health of the ocean is closely tied to food security, climate stability, and economic progress, safeguarding marine resources is essential for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In recognition of World Maritime Day, MDPI highlights the importance of advancing sustainable ocean management, promoting cleaner maritime practices, and protecting marine biodiversity. Through open access publishing, MDPI ensures that research on ocean sustainability, marine ecosystems, and climate resilience is widely accessible to scientists, policymakers, and global communities. By fostering knowledge exchange and supporting interdisciplinary collaboration, MDPI contributes to the global effort to safeguard the ocean and promote a sustainable, resilient future.

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“Identification of Risk Patterns by Type of Ship Through Correspondence Analysis of Port State Control: A Differentiated Approach to Inspection to Enhance Maritime Safety and Pollution Prevention”
by Jose Manuel Prieto, David Almorza, Víctor Amor-Esteban, Juan J. Muñoz-Perez and Bismarck Jigena-Antelo
Oceans 2025, 6(1), 15; https://doi.org/10.3390/oceans6010015
“Dancing Towards the End—Ecological Oscillations in Mediterranean Coral Reefs Prior to the Messinian Salinity Crisis (Calcare di Rosignano Formation, Acquabona, Tuscany, Italy)”
by Giovanni Coletti, Alberto Vimercati, Francesca R. Bosellini, Alberto Collareta, Giulia Bosio, Adriano Guido, Alessandro Vescogni, Daniela Basso and Or M. Bialik
Geosciences 2024, 14(11), 285; https://doi.org/10.3390/geosciences14110285
“Revolutionizing Ocean Cleanup: A Portuguese Case Study with Unmanned Vehicles Fighting Spills”
by Nuno Pessanha Santos, Ricardo Moura, Teresa Lourenço Antunes and Victor Lobo
Environments 2024, 11(10), 224; https://doi.org/10.3390/environments11100224
“Numerical Modeling of Extreme Sea Levels on the Laptev Sea Coast”
by Mikhail E. Kulikov, Victor S. Arkhipkin, Igor P. Medvedev, Sergey A. Kovachev and Artem A. Krylov
Geosciences 2024, 14(9), 245; https://doi.org/10.3390/geosciences14090245
“Nitrogen and Phosphorus Discharges from Cargo Ships’ Black and Grey Waters—A Case Study of a Baltic Sea Port”
by Suvi-Tuuli Lappalainen, Ulla Tapaninen and Jonne Kotta
Oceans 2024, 5(3), 560-570; https://doi.org/10.3390/oceans5030032
“Evaluation of the Effects of Environmental Factors on Seasonal Variations in Fish Diversity on a Coastal Island in Western Japan”
by Nguyen Hong Nhat, Mitsuyo Saito, Mayuko Hamada and Shin-ichi Onodera
Environments 2024, 11(3), 60; https://doi.org/10.3390/environments11030060
“Exploring the Intricate Connections between the Influence of Fishing on Marine Biodiversity and Their Delivery of Ecological Services Driven by Different Management Frameworks”
by Paloma Alcorlo, Susana García-Tiscar, María Rosario Vidal-Abarca, María Luisa Suárez-Alonso, Lucía Checa and Iratxe Díaz
Coasts 2024, 4(1), 168-197; https://doi.org/10.3390/coasts4010010
“A Statistical Analysis of Ship Accidents (1990–2020) Focusing on Collision, Grounding, Hull Failure, and Resulting Hull Damage”
by Aggelos N. Pilatis, Dimitrios-Nikolaos Pagonis, Michael Serris, Sofia Peppa and Grigoris Kaltsas
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2024, 12(1), 122; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12010122
“Digital Twin in the Maritime Domain: A Review and Emerging Trends”
by Nuwan Sri Madusanka, Yijie Fan, Shaolong Yang and Xianbo Xiang
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(5), 1021; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11051021
“Mapping Social-Ecological-Oriented Dried Fish Value Chain: Evidence from Coastal Communities of Odisha and West Bengal in India”
by Sisir Kanta Pradhan, Prateep Kumar Nayak and C. Emdad Haque
Coasts 2023, 3(1), 45-73; https://doi.org/10.3390/coasts3010004

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| “Smart Seaport and Maritime Transport Management, Second Edition” Guest Editors: Dr. Lingxiao Wu and Prof. Dr. Shuaian Wang Deadline for submissions: 25 January 2026 |
“Advancements in Marine Geology: Underwater Exploration and Geophysical Insights” Guest Editors: Dr. Filippo Muccini, Dr. Luca Cocchi and Dr. Camilla Palmiotto Deadline for submissions: 1 June 2026 |
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16 September 2025
MDPI Webinar | International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, 16 September 2025
We are pleased to invite you to join us as at MDPI’s upcoming International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer webinar, which will be held on 16 September 2025. This event aims to raise awareness about the importance of the ozone layer and the Montreal Protocol in protecting life on Earth.
The theme of the webinar, “From science to global action”, aims to highlight the vital role of science in raising global awareness of emerging issues. Forty years ago, the Vienna Convention was adopted as a result of growing concerns raised by the scientific community about the potentially catastrophic impact of the proliferation of chlorofluorocarbons on the ozone layer. With the Montreal Protocol adopted two years later, international leaders agreed on global action to phase out ozone-damaging chlorofluorocarbons.
Date: 16 September 2025 at 4:00 p.m. CEST | 10:00 a.m. EDT
Webinar ID: 845 1164 6086
Webinar webpage: https://sciforum.net/event/IDPOL-2
Register now for free!
Program:
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Speaker |
Presentation Title |
Time in CEST |
Time in EDT |
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Introduction |
4:00–4:10 p.m. |
10:00–10:10 a.m. |
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Dr. Eugene Rozanov |
40 Years with the “Ozone Hole”: What's in the Future? |
4:10–4:30 p.m. |
10:10–10:30 a.m. |
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Dr. Kostas Eleftheratos |
The Importance of Monitoring the Ozone Layer and its Recovery |
4:30–4:50 p.m. |
10:30–10:50 a.m. |
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Dr. Pasquale Avino |
TBD |
4:50–5:10 p.m. |
10:50–11:10 a.m. |
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Q&A Session |
5:10–5:25 p.m. |
11:10–11:25 a.m. |
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Closing of Webinar |
5:25–5:30 p.m. |
11:25–11:30 a.m. |
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.
Unable to attend? Register anyway and we’ll let you know when the recording is available to watch.
Webinar Speakers:
- Dr. Eugene Rozanov, PMOD/WRC, Davos, Switzerland;
- Dr. Kostas Eleftheratos, Department of Geology and Geoenvironment, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece.
- Dr.Pasquale Avino, Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Food Sciences (DiAAA), University of Molise
Relevant Special Issues:
“Ozone Evolution in the Past and Future (2nd Edition)”
Guest Editor: Eugene Rozanov
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2025
Submit to Atmosphere
“Outdoor and Indoor Air Ions, Radon, and Ozone”
Guest Editors: Predrag M. Kolarž and Igor T. Čeliković
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 October 2025
Submit to Atmosphere
“Satellite Observations for Particulate Matter and Gaseous Pollutants Research”
Guest Editors: Zhengqiang Li, Jintai Lin, Cheng Chen and Yan Yu
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025
Submit to Remote Sensing
“Advances in Air Pollution Detection and Air Quality Research”
Guest Editors: Mihaela Tinca Udriștioiu, Silvia Puiu and Liliana Velea
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2026
Submit to Applied Sciences
“Aerosol Measurement, Properties and Its Impacts”
Guest Editors: Tymon Zielinski and Luca Ferrero
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2026
Submit to Applied Sciences
Relevant Feature Papers:
“Signs of Slowing Recovery of Antarctic Ozone Hole in Recent Late Winter–Early Spring Seasons (2020–2023)”
by Janusz Krzyścin and Agnieszka Czerwińska
Atmosphere 2024, 15(1), 80; https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos15010080
“Calibration and Validation of NOAA-21 Ozone Mapping and Profiler Suite (OMPS) Nadir Mapper Sensor Data Record Data”
by Banghua Yan, Trevor Beck, Junye Chen, Steven Buckner, Xin Jin, Ding Liang, Sirish Uprety, Jingfeng Huang, Lawrence E. Flynn, Likun Wang, Quanhua Liu and Warren D. Porter
Remote Sens. 2024, 16(23), 4488; https://doi.org/10.3390/rs16234488
“Accuracy Evaluation of Differential Absorption Lidar for Ozone Detection and Intercomparisons with Other Instruments”
by Guangqiang Fan, Bowen Zhang, Tianshu Zhang, Yibin Fu, Chenglei Pei, Shengrong Lou, Xiaobing Li, Zhenyi Chen and Wenqing Liu
Remote Sens. 2024, 16(13), 2369; https://doi.org/10.3390/rs16132369
“Long-Term Changes of Positive Anomalies of Erythema-Effective UV Irradiance Associated with Low Ozone Events in Germany 1983–2019”
by Gudrun Laschewski and Andreas Matzarakis
Environments 2023, 10(2), 31; https://doi.org/10.3390/environments10020031
“Random Forest Spatial-Temporal and State Space Models to Assess the Impact of Bushfire-Induced Aerosol Events on Ozone Depletion in Australia”
by Irene Hudson, Phillip Pedro-Suvorov and Servet Kocak
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(21), 9825; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14219825
16 September 2025
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer—“From Science to Global Action”, 16 September 2025
On this International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, we are reminded of a critical environmental threat that humanity uncovered and collectively chose to address: the damage to our planet's protective ozone shield. Scientific research revealed that several commonly used industrial chemicals are responsible for this deterioration. These substances, known as halocarbons, contain carbon atoms linked to highly reactive halogen atoms such as chlorine and bromine. It was discovered that when released into the atmosphere, these chemicals undertake a destructive journey to the stratosphere, where they catalyze the breakdown of ozone molecules, with bromine-containing compounds posing a particularly severe threat due to their significantly higher ozone-depleting potential (ODP).
This global cooperation stands as a major milestone in healing the ozone layer, combating climate change, and protecting ecosystems. Let us join hands to honor this International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer and strengthen our shared commitment to safeguarding our planet.

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Webinar webpage: https://sciforum.net/event/IDPOL-2
Keynote Speakers:
![]() Dr. Eugene Rozanov, Saint Petersburg State University, Russia |
![]() Dr. Kostas Eleftheratos, Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece |

“Differential Responses of Tree Species to Elevated Ozone and Increasing Air Temperature: Implications for Foliar Functional Traits, Carbon Sequestration, and Their Relationship Under Mixed Planting”
by Ruiting Wang, Sheng Xu, Qin Ping, Kexin Li, Kexin Gao and Xingyuan He
Forests 2024, 15(12), 2183; https://doi.org/10.3390/f15122183
“Random Forest Spatial-Temporal and State Space Models to Assess the Impact of Bushfire-Induced Aerosol Events on Ozone Depletion in Australia”
by Irene Hudson, Phillip Pedro-Suvorov and Servet Kocak
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(21), 9825; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14219825
“Turbulent Energy and Carbon Fluxes in an Andean Montane Forest—Energy Balance and Heat Storage”
by Charuta Murkute, Mostafa Sayeed, Franz Pucha-Cofrep, Galo Carrillo-Rojas, Jürgen Homeier, Oliver Limberger, Andreas Fries, Jörg Bendix and Katja Trachte
Forests 2024, 15(10), 1828; https://doi.org/10.3390/f15101828
“Impact of Air Conditioning Type on Outdoor Ozone Intrusion into Homes in a Semi-Arid Climate”
by James D. Johnston, Seth Van Roosendaal, Joseph West, Hanyong Jung and Darrell Sonntag
Environments 2024, 11(10), 219; https://doi.org/10.3390/environments11100219
“Statistical Evaluation of NO2 Emissions in Mashhad City Using Cisco Network Model”
by Mohammad Gheibi and Reza Moezzi
Gases 2024, 4(3), 273-294; https://doi.org/10.3390/gases4030016
“Enhancing Air-Quality Predictions on University Campuses: A Machine-Learning Approach to PM2.5 Forecasting at the University of Petroșani”
by Fabian Arun Panaite, Cosmin Rus, Monica Leba, Andreea Cristina Ionica and Michael Windisch
Sustainability 2024, 16(17), 7854; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16177854
“Accuracy Evaluation of Differential Absorption Lidar for Ozone Detection and Intercomparisons with Other Instruments”
by Guangqiang Fan, Bowen Zhang, Tianshu Zhang, Yibin Fu, Chenglei Pei, Shengrong Lou, Xiaobing Li, Zhenyi Chen and Wenqing Liu
Remote Sens. 2024, 16(13), 2369; https://doi.org/10.3390/rs16132369
“Evaluating the Influence of Urban Blocks on Air Pollution Concentration Levels: The Case Study of Golden Lane Estate in London”
by Mehrdad Borna, Giulia Turci, Marco Marchetti and Rosa Schiano-Phan
Sustainability 2024, 16(2), 696; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16020696
“Signs of Slowing Recovery of Antarctic Ozone Hole in Recent Late Winter–Early Spring Seasons (2020–2023)”
by Janusz Krzyścin and Agnieszka Czerwińska
Atmosphere 2024, 15(1), 80; https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos15010080
“Determination of Ozone Concentration Levels in Urban Environments Using a Laser Spectroscopy System”
by Mioara Petrus, Cristina Popa and Ana-Maria Bratu
Environments 2024, 11(1), 9; https://doi.org/10.3390/environments11010009

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“Bio-Energy: Biogas, Biomethane and Green-Hydrogen” |
“Advances in Urban Air Pollution: 2nd Edition” |
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“Enhancing Urban Sustainability and Well-Being in Developing Regions Facing Climate Change Impacts and Economic Constraints” |
“Advances in Air Pollution Detection and Air Quality Research” |
8 September 2025
MDPI Webinar | International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, 8 September 2025
MDPI is launching a special webinar to commemorate the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies (IDCABS) and encourage researchers to share their knowledge to raise awareness about the dangers of air pollution.
Air pollution is the leading environmental threat to human health, causing millions of premature deaths each year. In order to recognise its global impact, the UN has designated 7th of September as the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies to highlight the need for urgent action towards a sustainable future.
Date: 9 September 2025 at 12:00 p.m. CEST | 6:00 p.m. CST Asia
Webinar ID: 891 7022 7572
Register now for free!
Program
| Speaker/Presentation | Time in CEST | Time in CST (Asia) |
| MDPI Introduction | 12:00–12:10 p.m. | 6:00–6:10 p.m. |
| Dr. Linda Walters Atmospheric Deposition of Microplastics and other Anthropogenic Materials |
12:10–12:30 p.m. | 6:10–6:30 p.m. |
| Dr. Suraj Bhagat How AI/ML is Shaping the Fight Against Air Pollution for Better Public Health |
12:30–12:50 p.m. | 6:30–6:50 p.m. |
| Prof. Umberto Berardi Mechanical Ventilation and Air Pollution |
12:50–1:10 p.m. | 6:50–7:10 p.m. |
| Q&A Session | 1:10–1:30 p.m. | 7:10–7:30 p.m. |
| Closing of Webinar | 1:30–1:35 p.m. | 7:30–7:35 p.m. |
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.
Unable to attend? Register anyway, and we will let you know when the recording is available to watch.
Webinar Chairs and Keynote Speakers:
- Dr. Suraj Bhagat, Marwadi University, India;
- Prof. Umberto Berardi, Politecnico di Bari, Italy;
- Dr. Linda Walters, University of Central Florida, USA.
Relevant Special Issues:
“Air Pollution: Health Risks and Mitigation Strategies”
Guest Editors: Dr. Gabriele Donzelli and Prof. Dr. María M. Morales Suárez-Varela
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025
Submit to Atmosphere
“Bio-Energy: Biogas, Biomethane and Green-Hydrogen”
Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. João Fernando Pereira Gomes
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025
Submit to Gases
“Air Quality in Indoor Environments, 3rd Edition”
Guest Editors: Dr. Ana Monteiro, Prof. Dr. Carla Viegas, Dr. Sandra Cabo Verde and Dr. Marina Almeida-Silva
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 January 2026
Submit to Applied Sciences
“The Impact of Wildfires on Climate, Air Quality, and Human Health”
Guest Editors: Dr. Diogo Lopes and Dr. Estela Vicente
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026
Submit to Fire
“Air Pollution Exposure and Its Impact on Human Health”
Guest Editor: Dr. Nedim Durmus
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 July 2026
Submit to Air
Relevant feature papers:
“Mitigating Built Environment Air Pollution by Green Systems: An In-Depth Review”
by Serena Vitaliano, Stefano Cascone and Provvidenza Rita D’Urso
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(15), 6487; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14156487
“Methanol, a Plugin Marine Fuel for Green House Gas Reduction—A Review”
by Dimitrios Parris, Konstantinos Spinthiropoulos, Konstantina Ragazou, Anna Giovou and Constantinos Tsanaktsidis
Energies 2024, 17(3), 605; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17030605
“Determination of Ozone Concentration Levels in Urban Environments Using a Laser Spectroscopy System”
by Mioara Petrus, Cristina Popa and Ana-Maria Bratu
Environments 2024, 11(1), 9; https://doi.org/10.3390/environments11010009
“Review of Satellite Remote Sensing of Carbon Dioxide Inversion and Assimilation”
by Kai Hu, Xinyan Feng, Qi Zhang, Pengfei Shao, Ziran Liu, Yao Xu, Shiqian Wang, Yuanyuan Wang, Han Wang, Li Di and Min Xia
Remote Sens. 2024, 16(18), 3394; https://doi.org/10.3390/rs16183394
“An Overview of Waste-to-Energy Incineration Integrated with Carbon Capture Utilization or Storage Retrofit Application”
by Michele Bertone, Luca Stabile and Giorgio Buonanno
Sustainability 2024, 16(10), 4117; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16104117
4 September 2025
Interview with Prof. Chihhao Fan—Winner of the Environments Best Paper Award
We recently had the opportunity to interview Prof. Chihhao Fan about his paper “Fate and Impacts of Microplastics in the Environment: Hydrosphere, Pedosphere, and Atmosphere”, which was published in Environments (ISSN: 2076-3298) and has received a significant amount of positive feedback from our readers.
The following is an interview with Prof. Chihhao Fan:
1. Could you please introduce us to your research team and share how you came to pursue an academic career?My name is Prof. Chihhao Fan, and I am a professor with the Department of Bioenvironmental Systems Engineering, College of Bioresources and Agriculture, National Taiwan University, Taiwan.
I have been interested in the area of environmental engineering and management since my undergraduate studies. After completing my graduate studies in the US, I returned to Taiwan and worked for the government for two years. After realizing that technological development is critical to addressing environmental issues, especially in rural areas, I decided to join academia to build a career in research and education.
2. What is your current research focus?Our research focus is to apply engineering technology to support the development of agriculture. My main research areas include the circular economy in agricultural waste management, pollution control in farmlands, and anaerobic digestion/fermentation for the recovery of organic substances.
3. In your opinion, which topics within the Environments scope will be most widely researched in the near future, and which could potentially yield groundbreaking advances?
Under the umbrella of sustainability, I believe the concept of “one health” will receive considerable attention since human beings can only thrive with a healthy ecology and a clean environment.
“One Health” is a comprehensive concept that includes human health, animal health and plant science, and environmental health.
With the advances in innovative technologies, their application in environmental conservation would have an immediate and significant impact on establishing a sound and sustainable environment.
4. If you could pass on one piece of advice to younger scientists, what would it be?To address the environmental issues that we are facing, we need to rely on advanced technologies as well as fundamental theories to find the best solution to achieve sustainability. The development of advanced analytical tools should be based on the applications of basic theories. Once the data were collected, further exploration and explanation should be conducted based on fundamental theories as well. Therefore, fundamental study is the key to further application in solving environmental issues.
5. What is your opinion about the scientific publication market? What are your thoughts on the open access model?Publication is an important channel to share the most updated research and information. Academic Open access publication is an excellent platform for knowledge sharing without any barriers. It is a better way to encourage information sharing and scientific advancement. Again, the reviewing process is the most important part to minimize the unfair impressions towards open access publication.
6. In your opinion, what are the biggest challenges the publishing industry may face in the coming years?The use of AI can be a threat to the publishing industry. AI can be a useful and effective tool to integrate abundant information from literature. Unfortunately, AI may not have the full judgment capacity to distinguish appropriateness from inappropriateness. While we enjoy the effective and speedy operations to compile abundant information using AI, human intelligence (HI) may grow at a much slower pace.
3 September 2025
Join Us at the MDPI at the University of Toronto Career Fair, 23 September 2025, Toronto, ON, Canada
Date: 23 September 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m
Location: The Chelsea Hotel, 33 Gerrard Street West, Toronto
MDPI is thrilled to announce our participation in the University of Toronto’s largest career fair, taking place at the St. George Downtown Campus. This exciting event brings together thousands of students, graduates, and professionals looking to connect with top employers and explore career opportunities.
We invite all attendees to visit the MDPI booth to discover how you can be part of one of the world’s leading open access academic publishers. Whether you are passionate about scientific research, editorial work, marketing, or supporting global innovation in publishing, we want to meet YOU!
What to expect at our booth:
- Learn more about MDPI’s mission and global impact;
- Explore exciting career opportunities in publishing, editorial, communications, and more;
- Network with our team and ask questions about working at MDPI.
Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to take the next step, don’t miss this opportunity to connect with MDPI. Bring your resume, your curiosity, and your questions—we look forward to seeing you there!
For additional information on the Career Fair and Open MDPI positions, please visit the following links:
1 September 2025
MDPI INSIGHTS: The CEO's Letter #26 - CUJS, Head of Ethics, Open Peer Review, AIS 2025, Reviewer Recognition
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

Society of China University Journals (CUJS) visit to MDPI Basel
In August, we had the pleasure of welcoming a delegation from the Society of China University Journals (CUJS) to our Basel headquarters. The visit was part of CUJS’s broader European tour, which included meetings with several major publishing organizations.
Purpose of the visit
The delegation’s stop in Basel involved an introductory meeting and knowledge-sharing with a view to identifying potential collaboration opportunities with MDPI. The CUJS team shared an overview of the Chinese scientific publishing landscape, including recent policy developments, and gave us insights into the journals and services they operate across China’s academic institutions.
MDPI presentations
We used the opportunity to introduce CUJS to MDPI’s mission, structure, and recent achievements. I presented on the latest developments at MDPI and our role in supporting global open access, addressing many follow-up questions from the delegation. Warm thanks are due to the following colleagues for their contributions to the session:
- Liliane Auwerter (Conference Organizer, Scientific Officer and Sustainability Specialist) shared an overview of our editorial process, including the quality indicators we use to track peer-review performance.
- Renato Merki (Publication Ethics Assistant) presented on behalf of our Research Integrity and Ethics team, emphasizing our commitment to responsible publishing.
- Silvano Bonfatti (Product Manager) introduced the JAMS platform, highlighting how it supports efficient journal management for editors and publishers alike.
- Aimar Xiong (Publisher, Section Managing Editor) and Giuliano Braccini (Office Manager) facilitated the meeting, offering clarity in response to specific questions, building the relationship during and beyond the meeting itself.
“Building relationships with organizations such as CUJS allows us to increase our visibility and reputation”
Why is this important?
China is one of the world’s largest producers of scientific research, with its universities and research institutes playing a key role in global scholarly publishing. Building strong relationships with influential organizations such as CUJS allows us to increase our visibility and reputation vis-à-vis the Chinese academic community, share best practices, learn from differing publishing models, and explore collaborations that have the potential to enhance the quality, reach, and diversity of our journals.
Looking ahead
It was a productive and friendly exchange that reflected our shared commitment to advancing scholarly communication and improving journal publishing practices. We value these visits, which allow us to create collaborations with stakeholders in the global academic community.
Our Basel office is a hub for hosting international delegations, partners, and collaborators. We look forward to creating more global connections that support our mission.
Impactful Research

Appointment of Dr. Tim Tait-Jamieson as Head of Publication Ethics
As part of our ongoing commitment to research integrity and publishing excellence, I am delighted to announce that we have appointed Dr. Tim Tait-Jamieson as Head of Publication Ethics.

In this role, Tim will lead the development of our ethics strategy and oversee the continued growth of the Publication Ethics Department, which is based across our offices in Basel, Manchester, Belgrade/Novi Sad, and Cluj. Guided by the principles of effective prevention and efficient resolution, the department plays an essential role in ensuring the highest standards of integrity throughout our editorial processes.
Department focus
Working closely with internal teams and external partners, the Publication Ethics Department focuses on refining our policies, aligning our operations with international best practices, and addressing complex cases with fairness and transparency. This work is critical in supporting our editors, reviewers, and authors, reinforcing MDPI’s contribution to the global dialogue on research integrity.
“Research integrity is something to which we all contribute through our daily work at MDPI”
About Tim
Tim joined MDPI in 2021 and has held several roles within the Publication Ethics Department, most recently serving as Research Integrity Lead. Based in our Basel office, he brings a strong academic background, with a Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, and a proven track record of leadership in research integrity.
Research integrity is something to which we all contribute through our daily work at MDPI. I look forward to Tim’s leadership as we continue investing in the people, processes, and partnerships that uphold the trust and credibility of scholarly publishing.
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How and why MDPI offers Open Peer Review
At MDPI, we are committed to advancing openness and transparency in scholarly publishing. One area where we’ve taken a leadership role is peer review. Since 2014, MDPI has offered authors the option of open peer review, giving them the opportunity to publish reviewer comments alongside their papers. Each year, more authors are choosing this path, helping to build trust in the editorial process and provide valuable context for the research we publish.

Jack McKenna (Senior Content Specialist, MDPI) recently wrote an informative piece looking at the impact and importance of open peer review at MDPI. He highlights how this approach not only benefits readers but also gives well-deserved recognition to our reviewers, who generously dedicate their time and expertise to the academic community.
I encourage you to read this blogpost to see how MDPI is helping set standards for transparency in scholarly publishing.
Coming Together for Science

Recap of MDPI’s AIS 2025 Conference in Kuala Lumpur
Entering the month of August, we held The 2nd International Conference on AI Sensors and Transducers (AIS 2025) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
“AIS is quickly becoming a premier event in the field”

The second edition of AIS brought together 335 attendees from across Asia and beyond, including participants from China, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia. The event, chaired by Prof. Dr. Toshihiro Itoh (University of Tokyo), Prof. Dr. Sang-Woo Kim (Yonsei University), and Prof. Dr. Chengkuo Lee (National University of Singapore), continues to grow in reputation and has become an important platform for researchers and students to present their work, exchange ideas, and build international collaborations.
AIS is quickly becoming a premier event in the field, with participants highlighting its quality of service, its expanding academic network, and the value it delivers in the context of tightening research budgets in the region.
It was also excellent to see our new MDPI journal AI Sensors, which originated from a conference topic, host a successful launch party at the event.
Highlights from participant feedback:
- Southeast University (China) sent a student delegation and considers AIS a regular fixture for Ph.D. students in need of international conference experience.
- CAS Aerospace Information Research Institute sent a 10-member delegation and plans to further promote AIS internally.
- Japanese researchers regard AIS as a must-attend event, placing it on a par with IEEE conferences and citing the benefits of networking and exchange.
- Korean academics praised the organization and noted improved perceptions of MDPI among their institutions, viewing AIS as a strategic opportunity to deepen engagement in the region.

Award winners
We recognized the recipients of the Best Presentation, Best Scientist, Best Poster, and Best Student Paper awards, whose contributions set a standard for academic excellence. The full award announcement is available here.
Looking ahead
The 3rd International Conference on AI Sensors and Transducers will be held from 5 to10 August 2026 in Jeju, Korea. The General Chairs will be Prof. Inkyu Park (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology), Prof. Zhou Li (Tsinghua University), Prof. Xinge Yu (City University of Hong Kong), and Prof. Chengkuo Lee (National University of Singapore). We look forward to bringing together innovators, researchers and experts who are shaping the future at the intersection of sensors, sensing technology, transducers and artificial intelligence.
Thank you
Our conference team managed this event with great agility and professionalism and are already planning improvements to make the conference even more accessible. Special thanks to the National University of Singapore for their support, and to our entire conference team and collaborators for their dedication.
AIS is gaining momentum, and we look forward to supporting its role as a bridge between MDPI and the global academic community.

“Our conference team managed this event with great agility and professionalism”
Closing Thoughts

Recognizing our outstanding reviewers
As we close this edition of the newsletter, I would like to spotlight MDPI’s 2024 Outstanding Reviewer Awards, which showcase a group of winners whose contributions often go unseen but are essential to the integrity of scholarly publishing: our reviewers.
In 2024, more than 215,000 reviewers dedicated their time and expertise to MDPI journals. From this community, we are proud to recognize 356 recipients of the Outstanding Reviewer Awards, who went above and beyond by providing timely, thorough and constructive feedback.
These awards are not only a token of our appreciation but also a reflection of the values we stand for: rigor, fairness and collaboration in advancing science.
To explore the full list of awardees across disciplines, from life sciences to the humanities, please visit the following pages:
- Biology and Life Sciences
- Business and Economics
- Chemistry and Materials Science
- Computer Science and Mathematics
- Engineering
- Environmental and Earth Sciences
- Medicine and Pharmacology
- Physical Sciences
- Public Health and Healthcare
- Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities
About MDPI Awards
To recognize the academic community, MDPI journals regularly offer various awards to researchers in specific fields. Serving as a source of recognition and inspiration, these awards help increase the influence of scholars who have been credited with outstanding achievements and are making a significant contribution to the advancement of their respective fields.
To explore more opening Outstanding Reviewer Awards, please click here.
To all our reviewers: thank you for being the foundation of trust that makes open access publishing possible!
Chief Executive Officer
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