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28 May 2025
Meet Us at the 47th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 14–18 July 2025, Copenhagen, Denmark


Conference:
47th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society
Date: 14–18 July 2025
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark

MDPI will be attending the 47th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society as an exhibitor, welcoming researchers from diverse backgrounds to visit and share their latest ideas.

The 47th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society will be jointly hosted by the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) and the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS). The overarching conference theme, “Engineering Medicine, Innovating Healthcare”, underscores the pivotal role of interdisciplinary collaboration and new ways of driving transformative advancements in healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.

We cordially invite you to join us as we embark on a journey to revolutionize healthcare through innovation, AI, and technology integration. We look forward to seeing you in Copenhagen in July 2025!

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

If you are planning to attend this conference, please do not hesitate to start an online conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. For more information, please visit https://embc.embs.org/2025/.

30 April 2025
Richard DiMarchi and Rolf Müller Share the 2024 Tu Youyou Award


We are pleased to announce that the 2024 Tu Youyou Award has been conferred upon Richard DiMarchi and Rolf Müller, in recognition of their significant contributions to natural products chemistry and medicinal chemistry.

2024 Tu Youyou Award Laureates

Richard DiMarchi
Indiana University, USA
Prof. Richard DiMarchi is a Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Gill Chair in Biomolecular Sciences at Indiana University, USA. He is a member of the National Academy of Medicine and the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Dr. DiMarchi is a former Group Vice President at Eli Lilly and later at Novo Nordisk. He is recognized for his contributions to the discovery and development of rDNA-derived Humulin®, Humalog®, rGlucagon®, and Forteo®. His academic research has broadened the understanding of glucagon and incretin physiology and pioneered the discovery of single-molecule multi-mechanism agonists for the treatment of diabetes and obesity. The central element to success has been the chemical vision and technology to install within single molecules simultaneous agonism at related G-protein coupled receptors, coupled to the counter-intuitive discovery that glucagon and GIP agonism could synergize the therapeutic efficacy of GLP-1. These peptides and their conceptual approach have transformed the management of excessive body weight to a condition comparable to how hypertension, adult-onset diabetes, and excess cholesterol are medicinally managed.
Professor DiMarchi was recognized by the 2024 Tu Youyou Award Committee members as being an exceptional leader in the medicinal chemistry of peptides and proteins of natural origin, and as a pioneer in the field of chemical biotechnology. His very important discoveries have led to breakthroughs in new drugs related to the therapy of diabetes and obesity. He has been named as an inventor on a very large number of patents, and he has had initially a highly successful scientific and administrative career in industry, which was followed by over two decades in academia as a distinguished professor.
—Prof. Dr. A. Douglas Kinghorn, Chair of the Award Committee
   

Rolf Müller
Helmholtz Institute for Pharmaceutical Research Saarland (HIPS), Germany;
Helmholtz Centre for Infections Research (HZI), Germany;
Saarland University, Germany
Prof. Rolf Müller is the Founding and Managing Director of the Helmholtz Institute for Pharmaceutical Research Saarland (HIPS) and Professor of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology at Saarland University, Germany. Having received his training from the University of Bonn, he held research positions at the University of Washington, USA, and Braunschweig University of Technology, Germany, prior to his appointment as professor to Saarland University. His laboratory has dedicated itself to the exploration of bacterial natural-product biosynthetic pathways for more than 20 years and has extensive experience in working with myxobacteria and other microbial producer strains. Starting from the isolation and characterization of new microorganisms, the scope of work includes microbiology-, biotechnology-, bioinformatics-, and chemistry-based approaches to exploit these isolates as sources of new drugs with a special focus on novel anti-infectives. Müller and his team apply a variety of state-of-the-art analytical methods and biological assays to perform biological and chemical characterizations of the identified compounds. Prof. Müller has received several awards, including the prestigious Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize, the PHOENIX Pharmacy Research Award, the DECHEMA Prize, and the Inhoffen Medal, as well as being an elected member of acatech, Leopoldina, and the German Academy of Sciences and Literature.
The 2024 Tu Youyou Award Committee members were highly impressed by the truly outstanding past and ongoing contributions of Professor Müller in both microbial natural products isolation chemistry and in biosynthesis, as well as in the development of lead compounds for their potential in treating human diseases, through his global connections with various major funding agencies. He is also a dedicated teacher who has trained numerous graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, and he has lectured on his research in countries all over the world.
—Prof. Dr. A. Douglas Kinghorn, Chair of the Award Committee

The achievements of Richard DiMarchi and Rolf Müller highlight the transformative impact of natural products chemistry and medicinal chemistry. We congratulate them and invite the global academic community and public to join us in celebrating their significant contributions.

2024 Award Committee
Committee Chair:

Committee Members (listed in alphabetical order):

  • Prof. Angelo Fontana, University of Naples “Federico II”, Italy;
  • Prof. Binghe Wang, Georgia State University, USA;
  • Dr. Diana Pinto, University of Aveiro, Portugal;
  • Prof. Hideaki Kakeya, Kyoto University, Japan;
  • Dr. RuAngelie Edrada-Ebel, University of Strathclyde, UK;
  • Prof. Thomas Prisinzano, University of Kentucky, USA
  • Prof. Wei Li, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, USA.

About the Tu Youyou Award:
The 2024 Tu Youyou Award includes a total monetary prize of 100,000 Swiss Francs and a medal for each recipient. Established in 2016 to honor the pioneering spirit of Nobel laureate Tu Youyou, the Tu Youyou Award is an international award honoring exceptional scholars dedicated to the fields of natural products chemistry and medicinal chemistry.

For further information about the award and the winners, please visit the Tu Youyou Award website.

2 July 2025
Meet Us at the 8th International Conference on Prevention & Infection Control, 16–19 September 2025, Geneva, Switzerland


Conference:
The 8th International Conference on Prevention & Infection Control
Date: 16–19 September 2025
Location: Geneva, Switzerland

MDPI will be attending the 8th International Conference on Prevention & Infection Control (ICPIC), which will be held between 16 and 19 September 2025, as an exhibitor. We welcome researchers from various backgrounds to visit our booth and share their latest ideas with us.

ICPIC stands as the premier gathering for the global infection prevention and control (IPC) community, dedicated to advancing the field through cutting-edge research, innovative solutions, and the exchange of invaluable experiences. Our mission remains steadfast: to prevent healthcare-associated infections and control antimicrobial resistance, in addition to improving patient and healthcare worker safety worldwide. This year, our conference will delve into an array of crucial topics, including hand hygiene, artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning, antibiotic stewardship, surgical site infection prevention, new techniques and approaches in environmental hygiene, environmental responsibility and eco-friendly solutions in IPC, and diagnostic as well as clinical microbiology challenges for IPC.

We eagerly anticipate your participation at the conference and look forward to welcoming you to Geneva. Please mark your calendars and prepare for an inspiring and enriching event.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:

If you are planning to attend this conference, please do not hesitate to start an online conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person at the booth and answering any questions that you may have. For more information, please visit https://conference.icpic.com/.

2 July 2025
MDPI INSIGHTS: The CEO's Letter #24 - 2024 Impact Factor & CiteScore, MDPI Summits France & USA, Tu Youyou Award

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

MDPI’s 2024 Impact Factor Highlights

For those of our readers who are new to academic publishing, you may have heard some news in June around the Impact Factor release. Every year, typically in June, Clarivate releases its annual Journal Citation Reports (JCR), which include Journal Impact Factors (JIF). This metric is widely used in academic publishing to reflect the average number of citations received by recent articles in each journal.

While Impact Factor is just one of many indicators of journal influence, it remains a major milestone for authors, editors, and publishers. It’s used to assess journal visibility, researcher recognition, and scholarly reach. Throughout our international meetings and events, it’s clear that the Impact Factor is something many of our authors and editorial board members care about, as it can influence where they choose to submit an article and the funding they receive for their research.

“These results reflect the trust that the scholarly community places in MDPI”

MDPI’s 2024 Impact Factor Highlights

  • 298 MDPI journals received a Journal Impact Factor.
  • 60 journals earned their first-ever Impact Factor
    • To put this in perspective: MDPI’s 60 new journal acceptances into the Web of Science was the second highest number of any publisher in 2024, behind Elsevier and ahead of Springer Nature. Our 87% acceptance rate for journals submitted to Web of Science shows the strength of our editorial process and our proven ability to develop journals aligned with Clarivate’s 24 evaluation criteria.
    • Notably, Textiles, Mathematics, International Journal of Neonatal Screening, Smart Cities, Systems, and Pharmaceutics ranked in the top 10% in their respective categories, highlighting their growing influence and prestige within their academic fields. This shows that high-quality indexing goes beyond visibility; it upholds credibility and trust.
  • 193 MDPI journals are now ranked in the top 50% (Q1/Q2) of their subject categories.
    • What does this mean, and why is it important? Journals are ranked by quartiles within their field, based on their Impact Factor. Q1 represents the top 25% of journals in their category, Q2 the next 25%, and so on. Being in Q1 or Q2 shows that a journal is performing well relative to other journals in its category. Authors and institutions often look at quartile rankings when choosing where to publish – it’s an important indicator of visibility and recognition, within its respective category.
  • 116 of our previously ranked journals increased their Impact Factor.
  • 14 MDPI journals achieved an Impact Factor of 5.0 or higher, suggesting a high degree of influence and visibility.

These results reflect our staff's hard work: from our editorial and production teams to our indexing, communications, and data teams, and beyond. This also reflects the trust that the scholarly community places in MDPI, reinforcing the message that when researchers publish with MDPI, they publish with impact.

Open Access with Impact

As the leading fully open access publisher, our journals have received a total of 18.4 million citations in the Web of Science by the end of 2024, reflecting the growing reach and engagement of research published with MDPI. We are committed to making scientific research freely accessible to everyone, everywhere. With the support of more than 4.2 million contributing authors, we’re proud to support the global shift toward open access.

Further Reading

If you’d like to better understand how journals get indexed and why Impact Factors matter, please read this recent interview with Dr. Constanze Schelhorn (Head of Indexing). It gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the role our indexing team plays in supporting journal indexing and visibility.

You can also read our official news announcement shared last week: MDPI Journals in the 2024 Journal Citation Reports.

Thank you to everyone, from our authors and reviewers to our editors and internal teams, who contributed to the progress of our journal indexing in 2024. We’re continuing to build journals that are recognized and trusted across disciplines.

Impactful Research

MDPI Journals See Continued Growth in 2024 CiteScore Results

Continuing our indexing updates, I’m pleased to share that MDPI has achieved strong results in the latest CiteScore metrics, released on 5 June by Scopus. These results reflect the collective efforts of our editors, reviewers, authors, and internal teams, with their dedication to quality and visibility in scientific publishing. You can read the full announcement here.

2024 Highlights:

  • 322 MDPI journals received a CiteScore (up from 274 last year).
  • 283 journals (88%) are ranked in Q1 or Q2 of their subject categories.
  • 237 journals (85%) saw an increase in their CiteScore compared to last year.
  • 48 journals received a CiteScore for the first time.
  • 39 journals are now placed in the top 10% of their subject areas.

“This growth highlights our commitment to supporting open, trusted science”

What is CiteScore and how is it measured?

CiteScore metrics are developed by Elsevier as an alternative to the Impact Factor. They measure the citation impact of journals and can be accessed freely on Scopus. The metric represents the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in a journal. If you’re interested in learning more about citation metrics and how we use them, check out this blog post.

Why is this important?

These results show the growing recognition for, and impact of, MDPI journals across disciplines. CiteScore rankings help researchers, institutions, and funders assess where high-quality work is being published. This growth improves our journals’ positioning in the publishing landscape and highlights our commitment to supporting open, trusted science.

Inside MDPI

Highlights from the MDPI USA Summit in Boston (5–6 June)

With several Summits already behind us, I think this is a good time to reflect on the purpose of these Summits.

Why do we organize MDPI Summits?

These one-and-a-half-day, invite-only gatherings are designed to improve our relationships with Chief Editors who lead our journals and are respected voices in their fields. The Summits aim to:

  1. Share MDPI’s values, achievements, editorial practices, and local market collaborations.
  2. Collect feedback on MDPI operations and journal practices.
  3. Empower Chief Editors to confidently represent MDPI beyond the Summit.

While Chief Editors know their journals well, these events help them better understand MDPI. We want them to be ambassadors for our brand. The aim is for them to walk away informed, engaged, and equipped to share positively about MDPI.

About the Boston Summit

Held on 5–6 June, our first USA Summit gathered over 25 Chief Editors to learn more about MDPI’s activities and collaborations in the USA. The program included presentations, Q&A, and a panel discussion.

Agenda Highlights:

Moderated by Summer Huggard (Operations Manager [Toronto], MDPI), the program featured:

  • MDPI Overview and USA Collaboration – Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI)
  • AI in Publishing and MDPI's Actions – Feichi Lu (Junior Data Scientist, MDPI)
  • MDPI Editorial Process and Research Integrity – Dr. Giulia Stefenelli (Scientific Communications Lead, MDPI)
  • Panel Discussion – Stefan, Feichi, Giulia, Claudia
  • Society Partnerships – Dr. Clàudia Aunós (Society Partnerships Senior Manager, MDPI)
  • Voice of the Customer and Closing Remarks – Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI)

MDPI & the USA: Facts and Figures

  • With over 216,000 publications, the USA is MDPI’s second-largest contributor after China.
  • In 2024, the USA ranked 2nd in total submissions and 2nd in total MDPI publications, with more than 28,200 publications.
  • As of 2020, the cumulative number of authors from the USA until April 2025 was 352,099.
  • As at April 2025, there are more than 12,035 active Editorial Board Members (EBMs) from the USA, with 55% having an H-index over 26.
  • Among them, 96 serve as Editors-in-Chief (EiC) and 218 as section-Editors-in-Chief (SEiC)
  • MDPI has more than 920 Institutional Open Access Program agreements worldwide, with over 130 from the USA.

A special thanks to our Toronto team, and everyone who worked behind the scenes to make this event run smoothly.

Coming Together for Science

Highlights from the MDPI France Summit in Paris (12–13 June)

We completed our first MDPI France Summit in Paris last week, and it was a special event. Attendees were engaged from beginning to end, remaining after hours to network and collaborate.

Why a France Summit?

We chose to host a France Summit in view of the recent challenges MDPI has faced with the National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS). What we took away from the event is that our authors and editors very much appreciate and enjoy working with us, but we need to address the concerns raised by CNRS, around Article Processing Charges (APCs) and the funding of gold open access publications.

“Our authors and editors very much enjoy working with us”

Some of the claims made in the June 2023 interview with Alain Schuhl, the Deputy CEO for Science at the CNRS, are simply not factual. For example, they state that MDPI’s “average APC charges per article are now around the same as Springer Nature’s.” Here is the relevant passage, reproduced verbatim:

This is not accurate.

A recent preprint analysing APC data from Elsevier, Springer Nature, Wiley, PLOS, MDPI, and Frontiers (2019–2023) shows that MDPI’s average APCs remain significantly lower than those of Springer Nature and several other major publishers.

The MDPI Summits are part of our outreach and communication efforts to address misconceptions and clarify MDPI’s position as one of the most accessible and affordable major gold open access publishers in the world.

Summit Overview

Held on 12–13 June, the France Summit gathered over 20 Chief Editors to learn more about MDPI’s activities and collaborations in France. Many of these editors are influential in their institutions and professional societies. Several also have connections to CNRS, which makes this an important opportunity to clarify how we operate and build trust through open and transparent communication and hopefully turn our editors into informed advocates of MDPI.

Summit Feedback

The feedback has been very positive, with most attendees completing the post-event survey and all rating the experience as Excellent or Good. A few highlights:

  • “The whole thing was highly professional and, above all, provided quantified details that will allow us to better answer questions surrounding MDPI.”
  • “The summit was an opportunity to meet personally various people directly engaged in the organization and policies of MDPI, which made it possible to clarify some important points concerning publishing with MDPI.”
  • “Very well organized! A great opportunity to see all French MDPI partners and editors.”

Program Highlights:

Moderated by Miruna Adelina Nicolcioiu (Senior Conference Producer), the program featured:

  • MDPI Overview and France Collaboration – Stefan Tochev (CEO)
  • MDPI Editorial Process and Peer-Review Quality – Dr. Marta Colomer (Public Affairs Specialist)
  • Institutional Partnerships and Open Access Funding Models – Becky Castellon (Institutional Partnerships Manager)
  • AI in Publishing and MDPI's Actions – Daniele Raimondi (Data Scientist)
  • Publication Ethics: Global Trends – Diana Cristina Apodaritei (Research Integrity Specialist)
  • Closing Remarks – Stefan Tochev
  • Panel Discussion – Diana, Becky, Prof. Dr. Patrick Da Cost, and Stefan

MDPI & France: Facts and Figures

  • With over 51,000 publications, France is MDPI's tenth-largest contributor, and fifth largest among EU countries after Italy, Spain, Germany, and Poland.
  • As of 2020, the cumulative number of authors from France until April 2025 was 87,592.
  • As at April 2025, there are more than 2,800 active Editorial Board Members (EBMs) from France, with 59% having an H-index over 26.
  • Among them, 22 serve as Editors-in-Chief (EiC) and 61 as section-Editors-in-Chief (SEiC)
  • In 2024, IJMS, JCM, and Molecules were the top three MDPI journals in terms of submissions from French-affiliated authors.

Special thanks to our colleagues from Romanian offices for organizing this successful event.

Closing Thoughts

Richard DiMarchi and Rolf Müller Share the 2024 Tu Youyou Award

As we wrap up this month’s newsletter, I’d like to take a moment to recognize the winners of the 2024 Tu Youyou Award, presented by our journal Molecules. I am pleased to share that the 2024 Tu Youyou Award has been conferred upon Richard DiMarchi and Rolf Müller, in recognition of their significant contributions to natural products chemistry and medicinal chemistry.

I invite you to read the editorial co-authored by the Tu Youyou Award Committee, which highlights the significance of the award and the remarkable impact of the recipients’ research.

A sincere thank-you to the 2024 Award Committee for their dedication and selection process, and congratulations once again to this year’s honourees. Your work exemplifies the kind of research MDPI is proud to support and amplify.

About the Tu Youyou Award
The 2024 Tu Youyou Award includes a total monetary prize of 100,000 Swiss Francs and a medal for each recipient. Established in 2016 to honour the pioneering spirit of Nobel laureate Tu Youyou, the Tu Youyou Award is an international award recognizing exceptional scholars dedicated to the fields of natural products chemistry and medicinal chemistry.

For further information about the award and the winners, please visit the Tu Youyou Award website.

Stefan Tochev
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG

30 June 2025
International Day of the Tropics, 29 June 2025


The International Day of the Tropics, observed on June 29, draws attention to the unique challenges faced by tropical regions, which cover 40% of the Earth’s surface and support nearly 80% of global biodiversity. This observance highlights the critical role tropical countries play in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in combating climate change—a goal especially urgent for the Tropics due to rising sea levels, extreme weather, and ecosystem degradation threatening biodiversity, agriculture, and livelihoods.

To support awareness and research on these pressing issues, MDPI journals in the field of Environmental and Earth Sciences, such as Atmosphere, Climate, Conservation, Environments, Insects, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH), Land, Meteorology, and Wild, provide platforms for scientific collaboration and knowledge sharing, helping to advance solutions and build resilience in tropical regions.

Recurrent Flooding and Household Food Access in Central Java, Indonesia
by Breanne K. Langlois, Aris Ismanto, Leah Beaulac, Katherine Berry, Magaly Koch, Timothy Griffin, Erin Coughlan de Perez and Elena N. Naumova
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2024, 21(10), 1370; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21101370

Seasonal Ecophysiological Dynamics of Erythroxylum pauferrense in an Open Ombrophilous Forest of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest
by João Everthon da Silva Ribeiro, Ester dos Santos Coêlho, Francisco Romário Andrade Figueiredo, Walter Esfrain Pereira, Thiago Jardelino Dias, Marlenildo Ferreira Melo, Lindomar Maria da Silveira, Aurélio Paes Barros Júnior and Manoel Bandeira de Albuquerque
Climate 2024, 12(9), 128; https://doi.org/10.3390/cli12090128

Quantifying the Potential of the Tropical Dry Region of the Gulf of Mexico to Provide Tree Species with Traditional Uses for Forest-Reliant Communities
by Natalia Mesa-Sierra, Patricia Moreno-Casasola and Rebecca Chaplin-Kramer
Wild 20241(1), 1-16; https://doi.org/10.3390/wild1010001

Tropical and Subtropical South American Intraseasonal Variability: A Normal-Mode Approach
by André S. W. Teruya, Víctor C. Mayta, Breno Raphaldini, Pedro L. Silva Dias and Camila R. Sapucci
Meteorology 2024, 3(2), 141-160; https://doi.org/10.3390/meteorology3020007

How Can Plants Help Restore Degraded Tropical Soils?
by Renaud Massoukou Pamba, Vincent Poirier, Pamphile Nguema Ndoutoumou and Terence Epule Epule
Land 2023, 12(12), 2147; https://doi.org/10.3390/land12122147

Intercomparison of Different Sources of Precipitation Data in the Brazilian Legal Amazon
by Fabrício Daniel dos Santos Silva, Claudia Priscila Wanzeler da Costa, Vânia dos Santos Franco, Helber Barros Gomes, Maria Cristina Lemos da Silva, Mário Henrique Guilherme dos Santos Vanderlei, Rafaela Lisboa Costa, Rodrigo Lins da Rocha Júnior, Jório Bezerra Cabral Júnior, Jean Souza dos Reis et al.
Climate 202311(12), 241; https://doi.org/10.3390/cli11120241

Changing Characteristics of Tropical Extreme Precipitation–Cloud Regimes in Warmer Climates
by William K. M. Lau, Kyu-Myong Kim, Bryce Harrop and L. Ruby Leung
Atmosphere 202314(6), 995; https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos14060995

A Connectivity Approach to Agricultural Diffuse Pollution in Tropical Montane Catchments Dominated by Swidden Landscapes
by Luc Sandevoir, Laurent Lespez and Candide Lissak
Land 202312(4), 784; https://doi.org/10.3390/land12040784

Living in a Thermally Diverse Environment: Field Body Temperatures and Thermoregulation in Hermann’s Tortoise, Testudo hermanni, in Montenegro
by Ana Vujović, Vladimir Pešić, Roger Meek
Conservation 20233(1), 59-70; https://doi.org/10.3390/conservation3010005

Detection of Arthropod-Borne Bacteria and Assessment of MALDI-TOF MS for the Identification of Field-Collected Immature Bed Bugs from Mauritania
by Jacques Sevestre, Mohamed Aly Ould Lemrabott, Jean-Michel Bérenger, Adama Zan Diarra, Ali Ould Mohamed Salem Boukhary and Philippe Parola
Insects 202314(1), 69; https://doi.org/10.3390/insects14010069

Policies, Programs and Tools for Conservation and Sustainability in Tropical Landscapes
Guest Editors: Dr. Ramon Felipe Bicudo da Silva and Dr. James D.A. Millington
Submission deadline: 22 October 2025

Integrated Pest Management of Mosquitoes and Biting Flies
Guest Editors: Dr. Daniel L. Kline and Dr. Jerome A. Hogsette
Submission deadline: 31 December 2025

Perspectives in Tropical Climate Variability and Related Effects
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Zhiping Wen, Prof. Dr. Xiuzhen Li and Dr. Yuanyuan Guo 
Submission deadline: 31 December 2025

Research on Global Health Economics and Policy
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Abayomi Samuel Oyekale and Dr. Thonaeng Charity Molelekoa
Submission deadline: 20 February 2026

17 June 2025
Meet Us at the 29th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Travel and Health, 19–20 July 2025, Nara, Japan


Conference:
The 29th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Travel and Health
Organization: Japanese Society of Travel and Health
Date: 19–20 July 2025
Place: Nara, Japan

Representatives from a number of MDPI journals will be attending the 29th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Travel and Health as exhibitors. The meeting will be held in Nara, Japan, from 19 to 20 July 2025.

The Japanese Society of Travel and Health (JSTH), established in 1997, has been dedicated to advancing the field of travel medicine. The 29th Annual Conference, themed “Let's learn together and create together: a new era of Travel and Health that illuminates future travel”, will focus on the following key topics:

  • Infectious disease treatment, infection control, and vaccines;
  • Mental health, chronic disease management, and medical insurance;
  • Establishment and operations of travel clinics;
  • Latest trends, including digital transformation and AI.

As an interdisciplinary platform, this conference will bring physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and travel industry experts together to discuss the most pressing global health challenges.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:

If you are planning to attend the conference above, please feel free to visit our booth. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and to answering any questions you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://www.c-linkage.co.jp/jsth29/.

16 June 2025
Meet Us at the International Symposium for Paediatric Pain (ISPP 2025), 17–20 June 2025, Glasgow, UK


MDPI will be attending the International Symposium for Paediatric Pain, which will be held from 17 to 20 June 2025 at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow, UK.

ISPP 2025 is the leading international and interdisciplinary conference dedicated to the study of pain in infants, children, and adolescents. It draws a global audience comprising paediatricians, anaesthetists, clinicians, researchers, nurses, psychologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and professionals from voluntary and community organizations, as well as scholars across various disciplines. Attendees convene to present recent advancements in research and engage in discussions on novel approaches to the management of acute and procedural pain, including pain associated with disease, neuropathic pain, and chronic pain within the context of paediatric medicine.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:

If you are planning to attend the above conference, please do not hesitate 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 website: https://ispp2025.com/.

13 June 2025
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Receives an Increased CiteScore of 8.5


We are pleased to share that the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH, ISSN: 1660-4601) has received an increased CiteScore of 8.5 in June 2025. The CiteScore ranks the journal 50 out of 687 titles (Q1) in the “Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health” category, an impressive achievement for a journal running in Volume 22.

The current CiteScores measure the average number of citations within a journal over a four-year window (2021–2024). The Scopus database provides a comprehensive suite of metrics that support informed publishing strategies, research evaluation and enable benchmarking of journal performance.

This achievement reflects the collective efforts of our authors, reviewers, and editors. Together we will continue to track the progress of the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health and its growing impact in the field.

5 June 2025
World Food Safety Day—“Food Safety: Science in Action”, 7 June 2025


World Food Safety Day 2025  is a global initiative that highlights the importance of safe, nutritious, and sufficient food for all. It raises awareness of the risks posed by unsafe food and the collective responsibility we share in ensuring food safety across every stage of the supply chain—from production to consumption. On this World Food Safety Day, let us come together to promote better food practices, strengthen food safety systems, and help build a healthier, more resilient global food supply for present and future generations.

We hope that you will join us in recognizing the importance of safe and nutritious food this World Food Safety Day on 7 June. The 2025 theme, “Food Safety: Science in Action,” highlights the need for robust food safety systems to prevent, detect, and respond to foodborne risks. Safe food is essential not only for good health but also for sustainable development, economic growth, and global food security. At MDPI, we are proud to support this mission through our open access journals, which provide a platform for sharing research, innovation, and best practices to ensure food safety from farm to fork.

“Food Insecurity across Age Groups in the United States during the COVID-19 Pandemic
by Zhongqi Fan, Amy M. Yang, Marcus Lehr, Ana B. Ronan, Ryan B. Simpson, Kimberly H. Nguyen, Elena N. Naumova and Naglaa H. El-Abbadi
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 202421(8), 1078; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21081078

“The Role of Fungi in Food Production and Processing
by John Pouris, Foteini Kolyva, Spyridoula Bratakou, Chrysovalantou Argyro Vogiatzi, Dimitrios Chaniotis and Apostolos Beloukas
Appl. Sci. 202414(12), 5046; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14125046

“Specific Personal Hygiene Procedures and Practices in Food Handlers—A Cross-Sectional Study in Butcher and Fishmonger Shops in Almada
by Inês Oliveira, Miguel Almeida, João J. Ferreira Gomes and Ana Rita Henriques
Hygiene 2024, 4(2), 207-220; https://doi.org/10.3390/hygiene4020017

Next-Generation Probiotics as Novel Therapeutics for Improving Human Health: Current Trends and Future Perspectives
by Mohamed E. Abouelela and Yosra A. Helmy
Microorganisms 202412(3), 430; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12030430

Global Food Security and Sustainability Issues: The Road to 2030 from Nutrition and Sustainable Healthy Diets to Food Systems Change
by Theodoros Varzakas and Slim Smaoui
Foods 2024, 13(2), 306; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13020306

“Ion Selective Electrode (ISE) Method for Determination of Total Fluorine and Total Organic Fluorine in Packaging Substrates
by Ma Cristine Concepcion D. Ignacio, Greg W. Curtzwiler, Mark R. Early, Katie M. Updegraff and Keith L. Vorst
Methods Protoc. 20236(1), 10; https://doi.org/10.3390/mps6010010

“Research on Food Chemical Safety
Guest Editors: Dr. Efrén Pérez Santín and Dr. José Ignacio López Sánchez
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025
“Advanced in Safety Detection and Quality Control of Food
Guest Editors: Dr. Natalia Casado Navas, Prof. Dr. Isabel Sierra Alonso and Prof. Dr. Sonia Morante Zarcero
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2025
“Consumer Behavior Research in Food: A Focus on Health, Safety, and Sustainability, 2nd Edition
Guest Editors: Dr. Pei Liu and Dr. Yee Ming Lee
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025
“Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Synbiotics in Animal Nutrition and Health, and Food Safety
Guest Editor: Dr. María Esther Ortega-Cerrilla
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026

4 June 2025
Meet Us Virtually at the 1st International Online Conference on Healthcare—The Future of Healthcare: Innovations and Trends, 25–26 March 2026


Conference: The 1st International Online Conference on Healthcare—The Future of Healthcare: Innovations and Trends
Date: 25–26 March 2026
Conference webpage: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCH2026

You are invited to join this virtual event organized by MDPI’s Healthcare (ISSN: 2227-9032; Impact Factor: 2.4), taking place from 25 to 26 March 2026.

Conference Chair: Prof. Dr. Lorraine S. Evangelista, University of California Irvine, California, USA.

The Topics of Interest:
S1. Digital Health Adoption and Innovation: A Vision for the Future of Healthcare;
S2. Patient-Centered Care—Optimizing Care Pathways through Engagement and Outcome Measurement;
S3. Connected Care—Leveraging Technology to Build an Integrated Care Ecosystem;
S4. Clinical Data Management—Balancing Transparency with Innovation for Enhanced Care Quality;
S5. Generative AI in Clinical Practice—Evidence-Based Evaluation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Applications.

Important Dates:
Deadline for abstract submission:
26 November 2025;
Notification of acceptance: 26 December 2025;
Deadline for registration: 20 March 2026.

Submit your abstract here.
Register for the conference here.

For any inquiries regarding the event, please contact ioch2026@mdpi.com.

We look forward to seeing you at IOCH2026.

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