Announcements

MDPI will be attending the 18th Academic Symposium of the Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology Branch of the Chinese Association of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, which will be held from 19 to 22 August 2025, in Chengdu, China.

This conference will be hosted by Sichuan Agricultural University. It will invite well-known domestic experts to deliver academic reports on the latest advancements, new methods, and cutting-edge technologies in veterinary pharmacology and toxicology research. Academic exchanges and discussions will also be held on hot issues such as new veterinary drug research and development, food safety evaluation, and drug resistance prevention and control.

The conference will set up multiple parallel sessions, including “Pharmacodynamic and Mechanism of Action”, “Toxicology and Its Mechanism of Action”, “Bacterial Resistance”, “Veterinary Drug Residues and Food Safety”, and “Innovation and Application of New Veterinary Drugs”. Approximately 100 experts and young scholars will give special presentations.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Antibiotics;
• Animals;
• Foods;
• Ruminants;
• Vaccines;
• Toxics.

If you plan on attending this conference, please feel free to stop by our booth and have a conversation with us. 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://mm.sciconf.cn/cn/minisite/index/29384.

Food and nutrition play a critical role in preventing noncommunicable diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease and maintaining overall health. Throughout all stages of life, but especially during key developmental stages, nutrition can have a lasting impact. For example, children that have access to a nutritious diet, within the first 2 years of life, have improved cognitive development and are less likely to become overweight later in life. Access to not only enough nutritious food, but also safe food is just as important globally. Unsafe food can contain parasites, viruses, or toxic chemical substances that can have sever health consequences.

MDPI’s cluster of food, nutrition, and health science journals aims to publish high-impact research that will address global health problems related to diet, nutrition, food availability, quality, and safety. These journals provide a dynamic platform for groundbreaking discoveries that will shape the future of global healthy and sustainable nutrition.

The six participating journals are as follows:

• Beverages (ISSN: 2306-5710) focuses on advancing the science and technology of beverages, with special emphasis on fermented and non-fermented drinks, functional beverages, sensory analysis, consumer behavior, novel processing technologies, bioactive compounds, and sustainability in beverage production, while also encompassing nutritional aspects, flavor chemistry, packaging innovations, and health-related effects of beverage consumption. Beverages is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Edgar Chambers IV (Center for Sensory Analysis and Consumer Behavior, Kansas State University, USA);
• Dietetics (ISSN: 2674-0311) focuses on human dietetics, with special emphasis on diet and human health; dietetic practice and strategy; dietary intervention, assessment, and methodology; dietary behavior; dietetic education; personalized nutrition; community and public health nutrition; nutrition and food science; foodservice systems; dietary supplement; diet quality; eating disorder; foods and beverages; food choice; and food insecurity. Dietetics is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Bahram H. Arjmandi (Department of Health, Nutrition, and Food Sciences, College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences, Florida State University, USA);
• Foods (ISSN: 2304-8158) focuses on food research, with special emphasis on food sciences and technology, food chemistry and physical properties, food engineering and production, food microbiology and safety, food security and sustainability, food toxicology, sensory and food quality, food analysis, functional foods, food and health, food psychology, and food and environment. Foods is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Arun K. Bhunia (Department of Food Science, Purdue University, USA);
• Nutraceuticals (ISSN: 1661-3821) focuses on the discovery, development, and production of nutraceuticals, with special emphasis on traditional or natural nutraceuticals, nutritional supplements, dietary supplements and functional foods. Nutraceuticals is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Luisa Tesoriere (Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Palermo, Italy);
• Nutrients (ISSN: 2072-6643) focuses on human nutrition research, with publications covering areas such as macronutrients and micronutrients, bioactive nutrients, exercise nutrition, public health, and diet related diseases. It will consider manuscripts for publication that provide novel insights into the impacts of nutrition on human health or novel methods for assessing nutritional status. This includes manuscripts describing the outcomes of animal studies that have relevance to human health. Nutrients are led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Maria Luz Fernandez (Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Connecticut, USA) and Prof. Dr. Lluis Serra-Majem (Research Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences (IUIBS), University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain);
• Obesities (ISSN: 2673-4168) focuses on studies of obesity in the areas of nutrition, diabetes, bariatric surgery, public health, pediatrics, basic science, exercise, eating disorders, psychology, genetics, biochemistry, physiology, molecular, metabolic, epidemiological aspects of obesity, and related disorders. Articles based on novel ideas are widely invited for cellular- and animal-level studies, as well as human trials and epidemiological studies. Obesities is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Nobuyuki Takahashi (Laboratory of Physiology and Metabolism, Department of Food Safety and Nutritional Science, Faculty of Applied Bioscience, Tokyo University of Agriculture, Japan).

Journals	Launch Year	Impact Factor (2024)	CiteScore (2024)	Time to First Decision (Median)	APC (CHF)
	2015	2.7	4.6	24.1 days	1600
	2022	/	/	26.5 days	1000
	2012	5.1	8.7	14.9 days	2900
	2021	/	/	32.7 days	1000
	2009	5.0	9.1	12.9 days	2900
	2021	1.3	1.8	13.4 days	1200

MDPI’s mission and values:

As a pioneer in academic open access publishing, MDPI has been serving the scientific community since 1996. Our aim is to foster scientific exchange in all forms and across all disciplines. MDPI's guidelines for disseminating open science are based on the following values and guiding principles:

• Open Access—All our content is published in open access format and distributed under a Creative Commons License, providing free access to the latest research and allowing articles to be freely shared and content to be re-used with proper attribution;
• Timeliness and Efficiency—We rapidly publish novel research through a thorough editorial process, ensuring that a first decision is provided to authors in under 32 days and that papers are published within 7–10 days upon acceptance;
• Simplicity—We offer user-friendly tools and services on our integrated system to enhance the efficiency of our editorial process;
• High-Quality Service—We support scholars and their work by providing a range of options, such as publication in journals at mdpi.com, early publication at preprints.org, and the publication of conferences at sciforum.net, to positively impact research;
• Flexibility—We adapt and develop new tools and services to meet the changing needs of the research community, driven by feedback from authors, editors, and readers;
• Rooted in Sustainability—We ensure the long-term preservation of published papers and support the future of science through partnerships, sponsorships, and awards.

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

Selected Topics and Special Issues:

• “Dietary Carbohydrate Chemistry, Nutrition, and Utilization”;
• “Personalized and Sustainable Nutrition for Children and Adolescents: An Important Step for the 2030 Agenda”;
• “Ways to Achieve Healthy and Sustainable Diets”;
• “The Link Between Dietary Patterns and Health Outcomes”;
• “Nutraceuticals and Medicine Foods: Processing Technologies, Metabolic Mechanisms, and Human Health”
  Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Arun K. Bhunia, Prof. Dr. Antonello Santini, Dr. Junhe Yu, Dr. Salar Hafez Ghoran, Dr. Fatemeh Taktaz and Dr. Ahmad Ud Din
  Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025

Selected Articles:

Beverages
“Beer with Probiotics: Benefits and Challenges of Their Incorporation”
by Diana Santos, Luisa Barreiros, Ângelo Jesus, Ana Luísa Silva, João Paulo Martins, Ana Isabel Oliveira and Cláudia Pinho
Beverages 2024, 10(4), 109; https://doi.org/10.3390/beverages10040109

Dietetics
“Dietary Supplements and the Gut–Brain Axis: A Focus on Lemon, Glycerin, and Their Combinations”
by Tai L. Guo, Jarissa Navarro, Maria Isabel Luna and Hannah Shibo Xu
Dietetics 2024, 3(4), 463-482; https://doi.org/10.3390/dietetics3040034

Foods
“Plant-Based Fermented Beverages: Nutritional Composition, Sensory Properties, and Health Benefits”
by Belén Hidalgo-Fuentes, Edgar de Jesús-José, Anselmo de J. Cabrera-Hidalgo, Ofelia Sandoval-Castilla, Teodoro Espinosa-Solares, Ricardo. M. González-Reza, María L. Zambrano-Zaragoza, Andrea M. Liceaga and José E. Aguilar-Toalá
Foods 2024, 13(6), 844; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13060844

Nutraceuticals
“The Effect of Oral GABA on the Nervous System: Potential for Therapeutic Intervention”
by Shahad Almutairi, Amaya Sivadas and Andrea Kwakowsky
Nutraceuticals 2024, 4(2), 241-259; https://doi.org/10.3390/nutraceuticals4020015

Nutrients
“Personalized Nutrition: Tailoring Dietary Recommendations through Genetic Insights”
by Saiful Singar, Ravinder Nagpal, Bahram H. Arjmandi and Neda S. Akhavan
Nutrients 2024, 16(16), 2673; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16162673 

Obesities
“Gut Microbiota and Obesity: The Chicken or the Egg?”
by Daniele S. Tassoni, Rodrigo C. O. Macedo, Felipe M. Delpino and Heitor O. Santos
Obesities 2023, 3(4), 296-321; https://doi.org/10.3390/obesities3040024

Conference: 23rd International Congress of Nutrition of IUNS

Date: 24–29 August 2025

Location: Paris, France

MDPI will be attending the 23rd International Congress of Nutrition of IUNS as an exhibitor. The event will take place in Paris, France, from 24 to 29 August 2025.

Organized by the French Society of Nutrition (SFN), the French Federation of Nutrition (FFN), the Federation of European Nutrition Societies (FENS), and the International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS), the 23rd International Congress of Nutrition of IUNS will focus on the theme “Sustainable Food for Global Health”. However, alongside this main theme, all the fundamental, clinical, epidemiological, and social aspects of nutrition will be addressed in the form of lectures, symposia, oral communications, and posters.

Topics include (but are not limited to) the following:

• The future of nutrition recommendations;
• Climate change, sustainability, and nutrition;
• Food science, gastronomy, and life quality;
• Global health and planetary nutrition;
• Public health and nutrition throughout the life cycle;
• Non-communicable diseases;
• Precision and clinical nutrition;
• Basic research in nutrition.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Nutrients;
• IJERPH;
• Nursing Reports;
• Antioxidants;
• Dietetics;
• Lipidology;
• Hygiene;
• Obesities;
• Nutraceuticals;
• Healthcare;
• Foods;
• Clinics and Practice.

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 #20 and answering any questions you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://www.icn2025.org/.

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

As we continue to advance the fields of food science and nutraceutical technology, the importance of encapsulation—whether at the micro- or nanoscale—has never been more critical. In this webinar, we will explore how cutting-edge microencapsulation and nanoencapsulation techniques can enhance the controlled release, stability, and bioavailability of functional ingredients, contributing to the development of next-generation functional supplements and enriched food products.

A special focus is also on by-product valorization, a strategy that not only supports sustainability in food processing but also opens new avenues for utilizing bioactive compounds that would otherwise go to waste. Understanding and engineering microstructures for targeted delivery and improved efficacy lies at the heart of this endeavor.

Date: 24 July 2025 at 4:00 p.m. CEST | 10:00 a.m. EDT
Webinar ID: 858 4109 7193
Website: https://sciforum.net/event/Foods-5

Register now for free!

Program

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 Chair and Keynote Speakers:

• Dr. Berta Nogueiro Estevinho, ¹ LEPABE, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal; ² ALiCE—Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal;
• Dr. Maria-Filomena Barreiro, CIMO, LA SusTEC, Bragança Polytechnic University, Campus de Santa Apolónia, Bragança, Portugal;
• Dr. Francisca Rodrigues, REQUIMTE/LAQV, Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, Instituto Politécnico do Porto, Porto, Portugal.

Relevant Special Issue:
“Encapsulation Processes: Improvement and Innovation of Bio-Micro/Nanostructures with High-Value Compounds in Food”
Guest Editor: Dr. Berta Nogueiro Estevinho
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025

Conference: 3rd European Symposium on Phytochemicals in Medicine and Food (3-EuSPMF)
Date: 1–4 July 2025
Place: Belgrade, Serbia
Conference website: https://3-euspmf.rs/ 

We are pleased to announce that MDPI will be participating as an exhibitor at the 3rd European Symposium on Phytochemicals in Medicine and Food (3-EuSPMF), taking place in Belgrade, Serbia, from 1 to 4 July 2025. 

Organized by the International Association of Dietetic Nutrition and Safety (IADNS) and the University of Belgrade–Faculty of Agriculture, with the support of the Serbian Chemical Society (SHD) and the Phytochemical Society of Europe (PSE), 3-EuSPMF aims to highlight recent advances in phytochemicals and their integration into medicine and food science. The symposium will serve as a dynamic forum for researchers and industry professionals to exchange knowledge, foster collaborations, and explore the scientific as well as practical dimensions of natural products and functional foods. 

As part of our commitment to supporting high-quality research in these fields, MDPI is proud to sponsor the event through the participation of the following journals:

• International Journal of Molecular Sciences (IJMS);
• Foods;
• Nutrients;
• Agriculture. 

Our editorial team will be available on-site and would be delighted to meet with attendees. If you are attending the symposium, we warmly invite you to stop by our booth to learn more about our open access publishing opportunities, ongoing Special Issues, and how we support researchers in advancing their work. 

We look forward to meeting you in Belgrade and engaging in insightful conversations about the exciting future of phytochemicals in medicine and food!

We are pleased to share that Foods (ISSN: 2304-8158) was awarded an increased Impact Factor of 5.1 in the 2024 Journal Citation Reports™ released by Clarivate™ in June 2025. The journal ranks in Q1 (42 among 181 titles) in the “Food Science & Technology” category.

The 2024 Journal Impact Factor is calculated by dividing the number of citations received in 2024 to all publications in the journal from 2022 and 2023 by the total number of citable publications from those same years.

To learn more, visit our journal statistics for detailed metrics or check out our website for general information.

The support and dedication of all the editors, reviewers, authors, and readers are an integral part of the journal’s performance. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who have contributed to the journal.

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

Conference: 2025 KoSFoST International Symposium and Annual Meeting (2025 KoSFoST)
Date: 2–4 July 2025
Location: Gwangju, Republic of Korea

MDPI will be attending the 2025 KoSFoST International Symposium and Annual Meeting as an exhibitor. This event will be held from 2 to 4 July 2025, and we welcome researchers from different backgrounds to visit our booth and discuss their latest research with us.

The Korean Society of Food Science and Technology (KoSFoST), founded in 1968, has been at the forefront of advancing food science in Korea. Through cutting-edge research, academic exchange, and industry collaboration, KoSFoST has played a pivotal role in shaping the future of food science and technology, enhancing the food industry, and improving dietary culture.

This year’s conference will be a landmark event, showcasing groundbreaking technologies and pioneering innovations that are redefining the future of the food industry. FoodTech is rapidly evolving into a transformative force, driving advancements that enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability across the entire food value chain—from production to consumption.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Foods;
• Microorganisms;
• IJMS;
• Nutraceuticals;
• Processes.

If you are planning to attend this conference, please do not hesitate to start a conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have.

For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://www.kosfost.or.kr/abstract/2025_spring/.