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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:

We are delighted to share our collection of notable review papers published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) in the past two years. These 12 papers were selected based on their high number of average views, downloads, and citations, reflecting their broad influence in the field. These review papers cover a wide range of topics in the clinical field and highlight trending research topics. We hope they offer some useful insights and allow you to further develop your research background.

1. “Non-Surgical Approaches to the Management of Lumbar Disc Herniation Associated with Radiculopathy: A Narrative Review”
by Ahmed M. El Melhat, Ahmed S. A. Youssef, Moustafa R. Zebdawi, Maya A. Hafez, Lamia H. Khalil and Deed E. Harrison
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(4), 974; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13040974
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/4/974

2. “Treatment of Acute Kidney Injury: A Review of Current Approaches and Emerging Innovations”
by Christina Tamargo, Mohamad Hanouneh and C. Elena Cervantes
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(9), 2455; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13092455
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/9/2455

3. “Portal Vein Thrombosis: State-of-the-Art Review”
by Andrea Boccatonda, Simone Gentilini, Elisa Zanata, Chiara Simion, Carla Serra, Paolo Simioni, Fabio Piscaglia, Elena Campello and Walter Ageno
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(5), 1517; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13051517
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/5/1517

4. “Critical Care Management of Severe Asthma Exacerbations”
by Shameek Gayen, Stephen Dachert, Bilal H. Lashari, Matthew Gordon, Parag Desai, Gerard J. Criner, Juan Carlos Cardet and Kartik Shenoy
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(3), 859; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13030859
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/3/859

5. “Clinical Recommendations for Managing Genitourinary Adverse Effects in Patients Treated with SGLT-2 Inhibitors: A Multidisciplinary Expert Consensus”
by Juan J. Gorgojo-Martínez, José L. Górriz, Ana Cebrián-Cuenca, Almudena Castro Conde and María Velasco Arribas
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(21), 6509; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13216509
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/21/6509

6. “Antiphospholipid Syndrome: A Comprehensive Clinical Review”
by Vasileios Patriarcheas, Georgios Tsamos, Dimitra Vasdeki, Elias Kotteas, Anastasios Kollias, Dimitris Nikas, Georgia Kaiafa and Evangelos Dimakakos
J. Clin. Med. 2025, 14(3), 733; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14030733
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/14/3/733

7. “Septic Cardiomyopathy: Difficult Definition, Challenging Diagnosis, Unclear Treatment”
by George E. Zakynthinos, Grigorios Giamouzis, Andrew Xanthopoulos, Evangelos Oikonomou, Konstantinos Kalogeras, Nikitas Karavidas, Ilias E. Dimeas, Ioannis Gialamas, Maria Ioanna Gounaridi, Gerasimos Siasos et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2025, 14(3), 986; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14030986
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/14/3/986

8. “Cardiovascular–Kidney–Metabolic Syndrome: A New Paradigm in Clinical Medicine or Going Back to Basics?”
by Victoria Mutruc, Cristina Bologa, Victorița Șorodoc, Alexandr Ceasovschih, Bianca Codrina Morărașu, Laurențiu Șorodoc, Oana Elena Catar and Cătălina Lionte
J. Clin. Med. 2025, 14(8), 2833; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14082833
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/14/8/2833
 
9. “Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Pathophysiological Insights, Subphenotypes, and Clinical Implications—A Comprehensive Review”
by Mairi Ziaka and Aristomenis Exadaktylos
J. Clin. Med. 2025, 14(15), 5184; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14155184
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/14/15/5184

10. “Now and the Future: Medications Changing the Landscape of Cardiovascular Disease and Heart Failure Management”
by Thomas Oswald, Steven Coombs, Susan Ellery and Alexander Liu
J. Clin. Med. 2025, 14(11), 3948; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14113948
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/14/11/3948

11. “IgA Vasculitis (Henoch–Schönlein Purpura): An Update on Treatment”
by Santos Castañeda, Patricia Quiroga-Colina, Paz Floranes, Miren Uriarte-Ecenarro, Cristina Valero-Martínez, Esther F. Vicente-Rabaneda and Miguel A. González-Gay
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(21), 6621; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13216621
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/21/6621

12. “A Comprehensive Review of Catheter-Related Thrombosis”
by Marina López-Rubio, Marta-Olimpia Lago-Rodríguez, Lucía Ordieres-Ortega, Crhistian-Mario Oblitas, Sergio Moragón-Ledesma, Rubén Alonso-Beato, Luis-Antonio Alvarez-Sala-Walther and Francisco Galeano-Valle
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(24), 7818; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13247818
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/24/7818

MDPI will be exhibiting at the 17th Stem Cell Society Singapore Symposium 2025.

The 17th Stem Cell Society Singapore Symposium 2025 (SCSS 2025) will be held from 11 to 14 November 2025 at Matrix Building, Biopolis, Singapore. The conference is organized by the Stem Cell Society Singapore (SCSS).

This exciting event will bring together leading experts, researchers, and professionals in the biological science field to share their knowledge, present their latest discoveries, and provide valuable networking opportunities.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Cells;
• Organoids;
• JCM;
• Biomolecules.

If you are planning to attend the 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 about the conference, please visit the following website: https://www.stemcell.org.sg/symposium2025.html.

We cordially invite you to attend the 1st International Online Conference on Dentistry (IOCDT 2026) organized by MDPI’s Dentistry Journal (ISSN: 2304-6767, Impact Factor: 3.1), which will take place online via the Sciforum platform on 7–9 October 2026, Central European Summer Time (CEST).

Conference Chairs:

• Prof. Dr. Claude Jaquiéry, ¹ Department of Oral and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland; ² Faculty of Medicine, University of Basel, Switzerland;
• Prof. Dr. Georgios Romanos, ¹ Department of Periodontics and Endodontics, School of Dental Medicine, Stony Brook University, United States; ² Department of Oral Surgery and Implant Dentistry, J.W. Goethe University, Germany;
• Prof. Dr. Gianrico Spagnuolo, Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Naples “Federico II”, Italy.

Topics of Interest:
S1. Preventive Dentistry and Oral Hygiene;
S2. Dental Materials;
S3. Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics;
S4. Restorative Dentistry, Endodontics, and Dental Traumatology;
S5. Periodontics and Implant Dentistry;
S6. Lasers in Dentistry;
S7. Digital Dentistry;
S8. AI in Dentistry.

Important Dates:
Deadline for abstract submission: 5 June 2026;
Notification of acceptance: 31 July 2026;
Deadline for registration: 1 October 2026.

Submit your abstract here!
Register for the conference here!

For any inquiries regarding the event, please contact us at iocdt2026@mdpi.com.

Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal on clinical and pre-clinical research. We have a dedicated Section titled “Mental Health”, we gather experiences from clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, and pediatricians from different areas and countries to acquire new perspectives in the vision and therapy of disorders that clinical psychology and developmental psychopathology deal with. We are delighted to share some highly cited papers on mental health and some hot topics Special Issues, we hope to provide valuable insights and reliable references for you in related research. 

You can also find the latest research through the below link: https://www.mdpi.com/search?q=+Mental+Health&journal=jcm. 

1. “Navigating the Complex Intersection of Substance Use and Psychiatric Disorders: A Comprehensive Review”
by Anees Bahji
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(4), 999; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13040999
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/4/999

2. “Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy in Clinical Practice: A Systematic Review of Neurocognitive Outcomes and Applications for Mental Health and Well-Being”
by Evgenia Gkintoni, Stephanos P. Vassilopoulos and Georgios Nikolaou
J. Clin. Med. 2025, 14(5), 1703; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14051703
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/14/5/1703

3. “The Impact of Seasonality on Mental Health Disorders: A Narrative Review and Extension of the Immunoseasonal Theory”
by Stefan Modzelewski, Maciej Naumowicz, Maria Suprunowicz, Aleksandra Julia Oracz and Napoleon Waszkiewicz
J. Clin. Med. 2025, 14(4), 1119; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14041119
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/14/4/1119

4. “Efficacy of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) on Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Substance Use Disorder (SUD)—A Review and Insights into Possible Mechanisms of Action”
by James Chmiel, Marta Stępień-Słodkowska and Irena Ramik-Mażewska
J. Clin. Med. 2025, 14(4), 1337; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14041337
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/14/4/1337

5. “Clinical Intervention Strategies and Family Dynamics in Adolescent Eating Disorders: A Scoping Review for Enhancing Early Detection and Outcomes”
by Evgenia Gkintoni, Elias Kourkoutas, Stephanos P. Vassilopoulos and Maria Mousi
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(14), 4084; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13144084
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/14/4084

6. “Behavioral Disorders of Spatial Cognition in Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment due to Alzheimer’s Disease: Preliminary Findings from the BDSC-MCI Project”
by Davide Cammisuli, Valeria Isella, Federico Verde, Vincenzo Silani, Nicola Ticozzi, Simone Pomati, Virginia Bellocchio, Valentina Granese, Benedetta Vignati, Gloria Marchesi et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(4), 1178; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13041178
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/4/1178

7. “An International, Multidisciplinary Consensus Set of Patient-Centered Outcome Measures for Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders”
by Nicola Black, Sophie Chung, Calvert Tisdale, Luz Sousa Fialho, Apinun Aramrattana, Sawitri Assanangkornchai, Alex Blaszczynski, Henrietta Bowden-Jones, Wim van den Brink, Adrian Brown et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(7), 2154; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13072154
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/7/2154

8. “Depression and Eye Disease—A Narrative Review of Common Underlying Pathophysiological Mechanisms and their Potential Applications”
by Wymann Shao Wen Tang, Nicole Xer Min Lau, Muthuramalingam Naveen Krishnan, You Chuen Chin and Cyrus Su Hui Ho
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(11), 3081; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13113081
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/11/3081

9. “The Burden and Psychological Distress of Family Caregivers of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Gender Approach”
by Raquel Herrero, Amelia Díaz and Jesús Zueco
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(10), 2861; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13102861
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/10/2861

10. “The Potential Role of the Ketogenic Diet in Serious Mental Illness: Current Evidence, Safety, and Practical Advice”
by Joanna Rog, Zuzanna Wingralek, Katarzyna Nowak, Monika Grudzień, Arkadiusz Grunwald, Agnieszka Banaszek and Hanna Karakula-Juchnowicz
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(10), 2819; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13102819
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/10/2819

Special Issues:
“Eating Disorders: Current Epidemiology and Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment—Second Edition” Guest Editor: Dr. Arthur Eumann Mesas Submission deadline: 20 January 2026	“(Recent Advances) Treating Psychiatry Disorders in Children and Adolescents: From Theory to Practice: 2nd Edition” Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Pietro Muratori and Dr. Valentina Levantini Submission deadline: 25 February 2026
“Sleep and Circadian Rhythms in Patients with Physical and Mental Disorders” Guest Editors: Dr. Argyro Pachi. Dr. Ioannis Ilias and Dr. Athanassios Tselebis Submission deadline: 10 March 2026	“ Innovations in the Treatment for Depression and Anxiety” Guest Editor: Dr. Lucie Bartova Submission deadline: 20 March 2026

Nine new journals covering a range of subjects launched their inaugural issues in September 2025. We are excited to be able to share with you the newest research rooted in the value of open access.

We extend our sincere thanks to all 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.

We would like to thank everyone who has supported the development of open access publishing. If you would like to create more new journals, you are welcome to send an application here, or contact the New Journal Committee (newjournal-committee@mdpi.com).

For centuries throughout history, orthopedic/musculoskeletal trauma has been a leading cause of injuries and death. In “ancient times”, this mostly occurred during wars, but over the past two centuries, urban incidents—i.e., traffic accidents, work accidents, and civil violence—have played a major role. Accordingly, the types of injuries have evolved based on the types of weapons, explosives, a.m.munition, etc. On the other hand, in combat medicine, for example, soldiers are usually protected by personal shields (much like in ancient times).

Along with this type of violent injury, there has been a rise in trauma-related injuries, both a.m.ong the rapidly growing number of patients who have undergone joint arthroplasty and in sport-related injuries.

One of the fast-growing fields is nerve injury reconstruction, which has achieved remarkable functional recovery results, even for “irreparable” limbs.

Our webinar today will be atypical: unlike other webinars that have a narrow scope, often focusing on single injury types or topics, we will offer participants a range of treatment approaches and outcomes for unique “hot topics”, presented by world-renowned colleagues, including the following:

• Prof. Omri Ayalon, from NYU Langone, will discuss topics related to upper-extremity trauma, drawing on his extensive experience with osseointegrated upper-extremity prostheses and nerve reconstruction;
• Prof. Ran Schwartzkopf, from NYU Langone, will present on trauma related to joint arthroplasty treatment approaches and outcomes;
• Prof. Nata Parnas, from The Catholic University of New York, will share his extensive experience with trauma related to posterior shoulder dislocations;
• Dr. Arthur Shapiro, from Haemek Medical Center and the IDF Medical Corps, will explore topics related to wartime orthopedic injuries;

This exceptional panel of experts will welcome questions at the end of each presentation.

On behalf of Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) and myself, we would like to thank the speakers for their insightful presentations, and the audience for participating. We encourage you to continue submitting high-quality papers to JCM.

Date: 22 October at 3:00 p.m. CEST | 9:00 p.m. CST Asia
Webinar ID: 846 2853 3120
Website: https://sciforum.net/event/JCM-19

Register now for free!

Program:

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic and 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. Moshe Salai, Adelson School of Medicine, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel;
• Dr. Omri Ayalon, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, USA;
• Dr. Ran Schwarzkopf, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, USA;
• Dr. Nata Parnes, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Carthage Area Hospital, Carthage, NY, USA;
• Dr. Arthur Shapiro, Trauma & Combat Medicine Branch, Medical Corps, Israel Defense Forces, Ramat Gan, Israel.

Rheumatic diseases encompass a wide variety of conditions that significantly impact patients' quality of life, making them a persistent focus of medical research. We are pleased to share with you the highly cited papers in the field of rheumatic diseases published in Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383). We hope these papers will inspire new research approaches among medical professionals and facilitate a collaborative exploration of breakthrough directions in the prevention and treatment of rheumatic diseases. You can also learn about the topical Special Issues below.

Additionally, you can access more relevant research papers via the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/search?q=Rheumatic+Diseases&journal=jcm.

Furthermore, applications for the JCM Best PhD Thesis Award are now open, and we welcome your participation: https://www.mdpi.com/about/announcements/13293.

1. “Malondialdehyde Serum Levels in a Full Characterized Series of 430 Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients”
by Nayra Merino de Paz, Juan Carlos Quevedo-Abeledo, Fuensanta Gómez-Bernal, Antonia de Vera-González, Pedro Abreu-González, Candelaria Martín-González, Miguel Ángel González-Gay and Iván Ferraz-Amaro
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(3), 901; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13030901
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/3/901

2. “A Review of the Impact of Sjögren’s Syndrome and/or the Presence of Anti-Ro/SS-A Antibodies on Therapeutic Strategies for Rheumatoid Arthritis”
by Yoshiro Horai, Shota Kurushima, Toshimasa Shimizu, Hideki Nakamura and Atsushi Kawakami
J. Clin. Med. 2025, 14(2), 568; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14020568
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/14/2/568

3. “Rheumatoid Factor: Diagnostic and Prognostic Performance and Therapeutic Implications in Rheumatoid Arthritis”
by Tasuku Togashi, Ryuhei Ishihara, Ryu Watanabe, Mayu Shiomi, Yuya Yano, Yuhei Fujisawa, Masao Katsushima, Kazuo Fukumoto, Shinsuke Yamada and Motomu Hashimoto
J. Clin. Med. 2025, 14(5), 1529; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14051529
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/14/5/1529

4. “Therapeutic Advancements in Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis”
by Robin C. Yi, Maya Akbik, Logan R. Smith, Yael Klionsky and Steven R. Feldman
J. Clin. Med. 2025, 14(4), 1312; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14041312
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/14/4/1312

5. “Whole-Body MRI at Initial Presentation of Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Their Overlapping Syndrome, and Non-Specific Arthropathy”
by Michał Lanckoroński, Piotr Gietka, Małgorzata Mańczak and Iwona Sudoł-Szopińska
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(4), 998; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13040998
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/4/998

6. “Autophagy in Osteoarthritis: A Double-Edged Sword in Cartilage Aging and Mechanical Stress Response: A Systematic Review”
by Dong-Yeong Lee, Md Entaz Bahar, Chang-Won Kim, Min-Seok Seo, Myung-Geun Song, Sang-Youn Song, Soung-Yon Kim, Deok-Ryong Kim and Dong-Hee Kim
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(10), 3005; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13103005
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/10/3005

7. “Osteoporosis and Rheumatoid Arthritis: Mechanisms Underlying Osteoclast Differentiation and Activation or Factors Associated with Hip Fractures”
by Takeshi Miyamoto
J. Clin. Med. 2025, 14(4), 1138; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14041138
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/14/4/1138

8. “The Real-World Effectiveness, Persistence, Adherence, and Safety of Janus Kinase Inhibitor Baricitinib in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Long-Term Study”
by Alberto Calvo-Garcia, Esther Ramírez Herráiz, Irene María Llorente Cubas, Blanca Varas De Dios, Juana Benedí González, Alberto Morell Baladrón and Rosario García-Vicuña
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(9), 2517; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13092517
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/9/2517

9. “Medial or Lateral, That Is the Question: A Retrospective Study to Compare Two Injection Techniques in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis Pain with Hyaluronic Acid”
by Giacomo Farì, Rachele Mancini, Laura Dell’Anna, Vincenzo Ricci, Simone Della Tommasa, Francesco Paolo Bianchi, Ilaria Ladisa, Carlo De Serio, Silvia Fiore and Danilo Donati et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(4), 1141; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13041141
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/4/1141

10. “Positive and Negative Effects of Administering a Magnetic Field to Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)”
by Jolanta Zwolińska, Marta Kasprzak, Aleksandra Kielar and Michał Prokop
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(6), 1619; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13061619
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/6/1619

Special Issues:
“Rheumatoid Arthritis: Clinical Updates on Diagnosis and Treatment” Guest Editor: Dr. Shunsuke Mori Submission deadline: 20 January 2026	“Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Current Trends and Therapeutic Innovations” Guest Editor: Dr. Giuseppe Barilaro Submission deadline: 15 February 2026
“Targeted Treatment in Chronic Inflammatory Arthritis” Guest Editors: Dr. Cinzia Rotondo, Dr. Simone Parisi and Dr. Simone Perniola Submission deadline: 20 February 2026	“Diagnosis and Treatment of Connective Tissue Diseases: A Clinician's Perspective: 2nd Edition” Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Agnieszka Żebrowska, Prof. Dr. Adam Reich and Prof. Dr. Aleksandra Dańczak-Pazdrowska Submission deadline: 20 May 2026

October 10 is World Mental Health Day, and its objective is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. The day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what needs to be achieved to make mental health care a reality for people worldwide. 

In recognition of this important day, we recommend the following related articles, Special Issues and journals spanning multidisciplinary fields, including clinical medicine. We believe th.at promoting such research contributes to enhanced public awareness of mental health.

Website: https://sciforum.net/event/WMHDW2025

Keynote Speakers:

 Free to register for this webinar here!

“Bridging Disciplines: Integrating Mental Health and Education to Promote Immigrant Student Wellbeing”
by Vanja Pejic, Kristin Russo, Rhode Milord-LeBlanc, Kayla Mehjabin Parr, Sara Whitcomb and Robyn S. Hess
Behav. Sci. 2025, 15(9), 1254; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs15091254 

“Reattribution of Auditory Hallucinations Throughout Avatar Therapy: A Case Series”
by Sabrina Giguère, Mélissa Beaudoin, Laura Dellazizzo, Kingsada Phraxayavong, Stéphane Potvin and Alexandre Dumais
Reports 2025, 8(3), 113; https://doi.org/10.3390/reports8030113 

“New Agents in the Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders: What Innovations and in What Areas of Psychopathology?”
by Paola Bozzatello, Roberta Novelli, Rebecca Schisano, Claudio Brasso, Paola Rocca and Silvio Bellino
Pharmaceuticals 2025, 18(5), 665; https://doi.org/10.3390/ph18050665 

“Public Perceptions of Urban Green Spaces: Effects on Physical and Mental Health”
by Regina Veckalne, Asomkhodja Saidkhodjaev and Tatjana Tambovceva
Urban Sci. 2025, 9(4), 128; https://doi.org/10.3390/urbansci9040128 

“Exploring the Role of Guilt in Eating Disorders: A Pilot Study”
by Fabiola Raffone, Danilo Atripaldi, Eugenia Barone, Luigi Marone, Marco Carfagno, Francesco Mancini, Angelo Maria Saliani and Vassilis Martiadis
Clin. Pract. 2025, 15(3), 56; https://doi.org/10.3390/clinpract15030056 

“Psychedelic-Induced Neural Plasticity: A Comprehensive Review and a Discussion of Clinical Implications”
by Francesco Weiss, Anna Magnesa, Matteo Gambini, Riccardo Gurrieri, Eric Annuzzi, Camilla Elefante, Giulio Perugi and Donatella Marazziti
Brain Sci. 2025, 15(2), 117; https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci15020117 

“The Mind Under Pressure: What Roles Does Education Play in the Relationship Between Chronic Stress and Cognitive Ability?”
by Maximilian Seitz and Diana Steger
J. Intell. 2025, 13(2), 13; https://doi.org/10.3390/jintelligence13020013 

“The Association Between Childhood Experience of Living with a Heavy Drinker and Self-Rated Mental Health in the Adult General Population”
by Danica Romac, Varja Gaić Đogaš, Ljiljana Muslić, Sandro Krašić, Marija Kušan Jukić and Sanja Musić Milanović
Diseases 2025, 13(2), 28; https://doi.org/10.3390/diseases13020028 

“Exploring Psychological Distress Among Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities: The Impact of Age, Gender, and Disability Type”
by Nimrod Polak and Ephraim S. Grossman
Disabilities 2024, 4(4), 1044-1064; https://doi.org/10.3390/disabilities4040065 

“Changes in Adolescent Heterosexual Behaviors from the 1980s to the Present in Various Western Countries: A Systematic Review”
by José Luis Martínez-Álvarez, Mᵃ Rosario Pozo-García and Judit García-Martín
Sexes 2024, 5(4), 652-669; https://doi.org/10.3390/sexes5040042 

“Incorporating Evidence of Migrant Women with Schizophrenia into a Women’s Clinic”
by Alexandre González-Rodríguez, Bruma Palacios-Hernández, Mentxu Natividad, Leah C. Susser, Jesús Cobo, Elisa Rial, Helena Cachinero, Eduard Izquierdo, Mireia Salvador, Ariadna Balagué et al.
Women 2024, 4(4), 416-434; https://doi.org/10.3390/women4040032 

“Early Detection of Mental Health Crises through Artificial-Intelligence-Powered Social Media Analysis: A Prospective Observational Study”
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“Single-Item Assessment of Quality of Life: Associations with Well-Being, Mood, Health Correlates, and Lifestyle”
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“Definitions of Ageing According to the Perspective of the Psychology of Ageing: A Scoping Review”
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Geriatrics 2024, 9(5), 107; https://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics9050107 

“Evaluating the Connection between MicroRNAs and Long Non-Coding RNAs for the Establishment of the Major Depressive Disorder Diagnosis”
by Cătălin Prodan-Bărbulescu, Edward Paul Şeclăman, Virgil Enătescu, Ionuţ Flaviu Faur, Laura Andreea Ghenciu, Paul Tuţac, Paul Paşca and Laura Octavia Grigoriţă
Biomedicines 2024, 12(3), 516; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines12030516 

“Quality of Life and Incidence of Clinical Signs and Symptoms among Caregivers of Persons with Mental Disorders: A Cross-Sectional Study”
by Vasiliki Oikonomou, Evgenia Gkintoni, Constantinos Halkiopoulos and Evangelos C. Karademas
Healthcare 2024, 12(2), 269; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12020269 

MDPI will be attending the 111th American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Annual Meeting, taking place from 16 to 17 October 2025 in Toronto, Canada.

The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) is the leading professional organization dedicated to advancing the science and practice of periodontology and implant dentistry. With a robust membership of dental experts, researchers, and clinicians worldwide, the AAP fosters innovation through cutting-edge research, educational programs, and influential conferences. Since its establishment, the AAP has been at the forefront of improving periodontal health by connecting professionals and promoting excellence in patient care.

The following open access journals will be represented at this conference:

• Dentistry;
• Oral;
• Prosthesis;
• Immuno;
• JCM;
• IJERPH.

If you are planning to attend this event, we warmly welcome you to visit our booth and speak to our representatives. We look forward to meeting you in person and will assist you with any queries that you may have. For more information about this conference, please visit the official website via https://am2025.perio.org/.