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The Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) has established a collaboration with the Osaka Society for Dialysis Therapy (OSDT). The OSDT has become an affiliated society of JCM. As part of this collaboration, all members of the OSDT will receive a discount on applicable article processing charges (APCs) when submitting their original articles to JCM, as well as a discount for MDPI author services. We also welcome submissions of selected conference abstracts or conference reports.

The OSDT aims to introduce the latest research and technologies in dialysis care and chronic kidney disease treatment, as well as to educate, train, and develop healthcare professionals. The society regularly publishes a Japanese-language journal featuring a wide range of clinical reports, case studies, and review articles related to dialysis care.

Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) held an Editorial Board Meeting for the Section “Ophthalmology” on 14 October 2025. Dr. Brent Siesky, the Section Editor-in-Chief, had an engaging conversation with the six Editorial Board Members and the journal relations team.

The meeting started with a presentation about the development of the journal, as well as the Section “Ophthalmology” in particular, and the following information was presented:

• The journal’s history and publication statistics;
• The journal’s marketing activities include booths at conferences, webinars, and collaborations with societies.
• Publication statistics of the “Ophthalmology” Section over the past three years, keywords of highly cited papers and Editorial Board Members team overview.

The following topics were covered in the discussion at this Editorial Board meeting:

• Discussion on high-impact topics and trends. We look forward to receiving research on trending topics such as artificial intelligence and machine learning; deep learning and digital twinning; minimally and robotic invasive surgeries; and oculomics (eye as a window to systemic health);
• Members have proposed additional constructive suggestions regarding the traditional Special Issue model, such as Topical Collection;
• To enhance internal communication within the members of the “Ophthalmology” Section, they have proposed several new initiatives and look forward to the active participation of all editors in the department's activities and development efforts;
• Members have proposed new recommendations regarding the scope of the “Ophthalmology” Section;
• The plan is to convene multiple subcommittee meetings annually to evaluate progress, discuss strategic directions, maintain close collaboration among Editorial Board Members, and jointly promote the journal's development.

Attendee list (in no particular order):

• Dr. Brent Siesky, Section Editor-in-Chief, Department of Ophthalmology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, USA;
• Prof. Dr. Kyung Chul Yoon, Editorial Board Member, Department of Ophthalmology, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hospital, Republic of Korea;
• Dr. Domenico Schiano-Lomoriello, Editorial Board Member, IRCCS Fondazione G.B. Bietti per lo Studio e la Ricerca in Oftalmologia - Onlus, Italy;
• Dr. Cherie B. Nau, Editorial Board Member, Department of Ophthalmology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, USA;
• Dr. Etsuo Chihara, Editorial Board Member, Sensho-Kai Eye Institute, Japan;
• Dr. Min Sagong, Editorial Board Member, Department of Ophthalmology, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, 170, Hyeonchung-ro, Nam-gu, Republic of Korea;
• Prof. Dr. Jing Li, Editorial Board Member, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, China.

To access more information about the “Ophthalmology” Section, please visit the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm/sections/Ophthalmology.

In addition, you can find highly cited papers and hot topic Special Issues in the Section via the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/about/announcements/11969.

1 December is World AIDS Day, the day is an opportunity for public and private partners to spread awareness about the status of the pandemic and encourage progress in HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care around the world. It has become one of the most widely recognized international health days.

In recognition of this day, we recommend the following related articles, Special Issues, and journals spanning multidisciplinary fields, including clinical medicine and biology. We believe that sharing such research can raise the public’s awareness and understanding of AIDS. The aim is to strengthen scientific cooperation in response to increased awareness about HIV/AIDS and to demonstrate international solidarity in the face of the pandemic.

“Progress and Challenges in HIV-1 Vaccine Research: A Comprehensive Overview”
by Alex C. Boomgarden and Chitra Upadhyay
Vaccines 2025, 13(2), 148; https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines13020148

“Drug-Drug Interactions Between HIV Antivirals and Concomitant Drugs in HIV Patients: What We Know and What We Need to Know”
by Emanuela De Bellis, Danilo Donnarumma, Adele Zarrella, Salvatore Maria Mazzeo, Annarita Pagano, Valentina Manzo, Ines Mazza, Francesco Sabbatino, Graziamaria Corbi, Pasquale Pagliano et al.
Pharmaceutics 2025, 17(1), 31; https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics17010031

“High Prevalence of High-Risk HPV Among People with and Without HIV: Insights into Risk Factors for Tailored Screening Approaches”
by Elena Bruzzesi, Federica Gandini, Sara Diotallevi, Riccardo Lolatto, Massimo Cernuschi, Caterina Candela, Angelo Roberto Raccagni, Flavia Passini, Andrea Marco Tamburini, Roberto Burioni et al.
Microorganisms 2024, 12(12), 2571; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12122571

“Association Between Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction, Systemic Inflammation, and Gastrointestinal Symptoms in HIV-Positive Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy”
by Madalina-Ianca Suba, Bogdan Hogea, Ahmed Abu-Awwad, Voichita Elena Lazureanu, Ovidiu Rosca, Daniela Gurgus, Sorina Maria Denisa Laitin and Alina Abu-Awwad
Diseases 2024, 12(12), 313; https://doi.org/10.3390/diseases12120313

“NSC95397 Is a Novel HIV-1 Latency-Reversing Agent”
by Randilea Nichols Doyle, Vivian Yang, Yetunde I. Kayode, Robert Damoiseaux, Harry E. Taylor and Oliver I. Fregoso
Viruses 2024, 16(11), 1783; https://doi.org/10.3390/v16111783

“HIV Self-Testing: A Discussion on the Benefits, Limitations, and Implications for Public Health with a Focus on Poland”
by Aleksandra Kozieł, Igor Domański, Aleksandra Szymczak, Tomasz Dudzik, Brygida Knysz and Bartosz Szetela
Diagnostics 2024, 14(22), 2475; https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics14222475

“Tumor Initiation and Progression in People Living on Antiretroviral Therapies”
by Seun E. Olufemi, Daniel A. Adediran, Temitope Sobodu, Isaac O. Adejumo, Olumide F. Ajani and Elijah K. Oladipo
Biologics 2024, 4(4), 390-406; https://doi.org/10.3390/biologics4040024

“J3ExoA: A Novel Anti-HIV Immunotoxin Fusion of Anti-Gp120 J3VHH and PE38 Fragment of Pseudomonas Exotoxin A”
by Seth H. Pincus, Kun Luo, Tami Peters, James T. Gordy, Frances M. Cole, Grant Klug, Kelli Ober, Tamera K. Marcotte and Richard B. Markham
Pharmaceuticals 2025, 18(9), 1305; https://doi.org/10.3390/ph18091305

“A Memo on Factors Associated with Perception of Stigma Attached to PrEP: Evidence from the Keeping It LITE Study”
by Shahin Davoudpour, Gregory L. Phillips II, Pedro A. Serrano, Audrey L. French and Sybil G. Hosek
Sexes 2024, 5(3), 300-316; https://doi.org/10.3390/sexes5030023

“Effects of E-Cigarettes on the Lung and Systemic Metabolome in People with HIV”
by Aline Zaparte, Courtney J. Christopher, Connie Arnold, Lauren Richey, Adairre Castille, Kyle Mistretta, Christopher M. Taylor, Huiyi Lin, Steve Nelson, John P. Kirwan, John W. Apolzan, Shawn R. Campagna and David A. Welsh
Metabolites 2024, 14(8), 434; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14080434

“Bone Tissue Changes in Individuals Living with HIV/AIDS: The Importance of a Hierarchical Approach in Investigating Bone Fragility”
by Jelena Jadzic, Gordana Dragovic, Relja Lukic, Bozana Obradovic and Marija Djuric
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(8), 791; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14080791

“Advanced Therapies for Human Immunodeficiency Virus”
by Daniel Josef Lindegger
Med. Sci. 2024, 12(3), 33; https://doi.org/10.3390/medsci12030033

“Antiretroviral Therapy Switch in HIV-Infected Adults from a Regional HIV/AIDS Center in NE Romania”
by Isabela Ioana Loghin, Șerban Alin Rusu, Andrei Vâţă, Mihaela Cobaschi, Ion Cecan, Carmen Manciuc and Carmen Mihaela Dorobăţ
Medicina 2024, 60(6), 854; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60060854

“Alterations in the Gut Microbiome Composition of People Living with HIV in the Asia–Pacific Region: A Systematic Review”
by Paul Benedic U. Salvador, Patrick Josemaria d. R. Altavas, Mark Angelo S. del Rosario, Eric David B. Ornos and Leslie Michelle M. Dalmacio
Clin. Pract. 2024, 14(3), 846-861; https://doi.org/10.3390/clinpract14030066

“Systematic Review: HIV, Aging, and Housing—A North American Perspective, 2012–2023”
by Arthur S. Chaminuka, Gayle Prybutok, Victor R. Prybutok and William D. Senn
Healthcare 2024, 12(10), 992; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12100992

“The Role of MicroRNAs in HIV Infection”
by Nicolas Morando, Mara Cecilia Rosenzvit, Maria A. Pando and Jens Allmer
Genes 2024, 15(5), 574; https://doi.org/10.3390/genes15050574

“HIV-TB Co-Infection and Pediatric Pathogen Dynamics” Guest Editor: Dr. Boris Kevin Tchounga Submission deadline: 15 March 2026	“HIV Expression in Diverse Cell Types: Mechanisms, Regulation, and Pathogenesis” Guest Editor: Dr. Rosemary Kiernan Submission deadline: 20 March 2026
“Research on HIV/AIDS Vaccine” Guest Editors: Dr. Portia Chipo Mutevedzi and Dr. Nagesh Kolishetti Submission deadline: 31 May 2026	“Gene and Cell Therapy: New Findings from Medical Research and Treatment” Guest Editors: Dr. Lorella Tripodi and Dr. Antonio Di Stasi Submission deadline: 30 June 2026
“Emerging Knowledge on Human Immunodeficiency Virus” Guest Editors: Dr. Giota Lourida and Prof. Dr. Dimitrios Paraskevis Submission deadline: 22 July 2026	“Nutrition Intervention in HIV Patients” Guest Editors: Dr. Meena Mahadevan Submission deadline: 10 August 2026

We invite you to attend this event organized by MDPI’s Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383; IF 2.9). It will take place virtually from 7 to 9 December 2026, CET, Online.

Conference Chairs:

• Prof. Dr. Emmanuel Andrès, Internal Medicine Department, University Hospital Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France;
• Prof. Dr. Kent Doi, Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, University of Tokyo, Japan.

Topics of interest:
S1. Immunology & Rheumatology;
S2. Infectious Diseases;
S3. Oncology;
S4. Nuclear Medicine & Radiology & AI;
S5. Metabolism and Chronic Diseases;
S6. Epidemiology & Public Health;
S7. Cardiovascular Medicine;
S8. Clinical Neurology.

Important dates:
Deadline for abstract submission: 7 August 2026;
Notification of acceptance: 7 September 2026;
Registration deadline: 2 December 2026.

Guide for authors:
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1649.

To register for the event, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCCM2026?section=#registration.

For details regarding Abstract Submission, Poster and Slide Submission, and Publication Opportunities, you may refer to the “Instructions for Authors” section: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCCM2026?section=#instructions.

For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact ioccm2026@mdpi.com.

Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) is an open access journal and all of its publications are freely available for reading and download. To quickly attract readers to the key points of your research, it is particularly important to visualize the research. JCM supports two ways to do this: video abstracts and graphical abstracts. They can be added at the same time, and video abstracts can be uploaded at any time.

Video abstracts offer a dynamic and engaging way to present the content of submissions. They can provide a more in-depth and accessible explanation of research, increasing its reach for a wider audience. Here are the requirements for video abstracts:

• File formats—mp4, webm, ogv (mp4 format is usually recommended);
• File size—no more than 200 MB;
• Video length—no more than 5 minutes.

Video abstracts not only contribute to increasing the visibility of papers but also enhance the overall impact of research. We look forward to reading submitted papers with video abstracts.

Graphical abstracts are also commonly used. They play a significant role in the rapid dissemination of academic research through concise visual expression and a richly illustrated presentation. Here are some details to keep in mind when creating a graphical abstract:

• It should not be exactly the same as any figure in the body of the paper, a simple superposition of several subfigures, or a combination of the text abstract and a picture;
• It should be a piece of original and unpublished artwork. Any postage stamps, currency from any country, or trademarked items should not be included in it. No copyrighted material should be used;
• It should be a high-quality illustration or diagram in any of the following file formats: PNG, JPEG, or TIFF. minimum required size for the graphical abstract is 560 × 1100 pixels (height × width);
• It is recommended to use fonts such as Times, Arial, Courier, Helvetica, Ubuntu, and Calibri;
• Please use symbols correctly, and do not use commas instead of decimal points in numbers;
• Avoid large blocks of text or large blank spaces in the image;
• Do not include “Graphical Abstract” as a heading in the image.

Video abstracts and graphical abstracts can be submitted together with the main manuscript in Step 1: “Submission Details” of the manuscript submission system. Should you require additional time to prepare the video abstract or graphical abstract after submitting the main manuscript, please promptly contact the JCM Editorial Office via email (jcm@mdpi.com) for coordination. If you intend to supplement and submit the aforementioned abstracts after the manuscript is accepted, we recommend proactively communicating with the Editorial Office.

Dr. Jennifer Fumanelli is a young pediatric cardiologist and arrhythmologist with an interest in cardiac resynchronization therapy for patients with pediatric and congenital heart disease. She is currently pursuing a post-doc fellowship in Prague, focusing on this topic and conducting further investigations in arrhythmological and cardiological fields. In the near future, she will be spending time in Rotterdam for the Electrophysiology (EP) Fellowship.

She is a member of several national and international societies such as the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA), and Association for European Paediatric and Congenital Cardiology (AEPC), and she has taken part in many congresses and published several papers as the first author and co-author. We offer our congratulations to Dr. Jennifer Fumanelli as the winner of the JCM 2024 Best PhD Thesis Award.

The following is a short interview with Dr. Jennifer Fumanelli:

1. Could you briefly introduce yourself and the core focus of your PhD research?
   Thank you all for this award. I am truly honored and grateful to be given this opportunity to share my PhD research with the broader scientific community, especially on a topic as specialized as pediatric cardiology.
   I am a pediatric cardiologist, originally trained in Padova, Italy, where I completed most of my academic and clinical education. For the past year, I have been based in Prague, where I continue to pursue my primary research interest: pediatric arrhythmology.
   My PhD work specifically focused on device therapy in children—particularly the use of implantable defibrillators in young patients. It has been a deeply meaningful project, and I am very happy to have had the chance to present some of our key findings here today.
2. What was the most significant challenge you faced during your PhD research, and how did you overcome it while maintaining your motivation?
   The most significant challenge during my three years of PhD research was undoubtedly obtaining an adequate sample size. The pediatric studies—especially in subspecialties like arrhythmology—involve a much smaller patient population compared to adult studies, and so building a robust single-center dataset was difficult.
   My PhD thesis covered several purposes: the definition of the type of pediatric population requiring defibrillator implantation (like the primary electrical disease, cardiomyopathies and congenital heart disease) focusing on a subgroup of patients like the patients affected by HCM (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy).
   In this latter subgroup, the sample size remained very small, which limited our ability to draw statistically significant conclusions. Despite this, I believe the absolute data we gathered still provide meaningful clinical insights and valuable information for the scientific community.
3. Looking forward, and from the unique perspective your research has provided, what broader trends or emerging areas do you believe will be critical for advancing clinical medicine in the next decade?
   From my research experience in pediatric cardiology—particularly in arrhythmology—I believe one of the most critical areas for advancement in the coming decade will be the development of device technology specifically designed for children.
   Currently, we often rely on devices and technologies originally developed for adults, adapting them as best we can through customized programming and implantation techniques. While this is practical, it is not ideal. There is a clear need for more personalized, pediatric-specific technologies that account for children’s unique physiological and developmental characteristics.
   Beyond devices, I also see great potential in preclinical research aimed at discovering new antiarrhythmic drugs—especially those that can be administered via parenteral routes. The current arsenal of medications suitable for acute arrhythmia management in children remains limited. Developing new, safe, and effective antiarrhythmic agents would significantly enhance our ability to respond to emergent situations in young patients.
   These two directions—tailored device technology and novel drug development—will, in my view, substantially elevate the safety, efficacy, and personalization of care in pediatric arrhythmology over the next ten years.
4. What role does AI technology currently play in your research field, and what do you see as its most exciting future opportunities and challenges?
   The artificial intelligence technology is really a nice emergency tool, which now is basically used for every topic of medicine. Regarding pediatric cardiology, the improvement of the 3D-echo is a concrete example of this application, which has positive effects like a tailored surgical plan. Besides, the use of non-radioscopic mapping systems for electrophysiological studies represents another application. I hope there will be further developments on the technology of these types of electroanatomical mapping systems, which help physicians to better define the anatomy and the relative arrhythmic diagnosis and therapy without delivering X-rays.
5. What prompted you to apply for the JCM Best PhD Thesis Award, and what has been your experience with our journal? How does it feel to receive this recognition for your work?
   I decided to apply for the JCM Best PhD Thesis Award because I truly wanted to share the results of my PhD research. My work focuses on a highly specialized area—pediatric arrhythmology—which involves many unique aspects and challenges. My primary goal was to present these findings to the broader scientific community through a respected platform.
   My connection with the Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM) goes back several years. I have previously published papers in JCM as both first author and co-author, and this positive experience motivated me to submit my thesis for consideration here as well.
   Receiving this award is truly encouraging. It inspires me to continue advancing in this field, and I am already actively involved in new research projects—basically all centered on arrhythmology. I look forward to the possibility of sharing these future results with JCM as well.
6. Who has been your most important mentor during your PhD, and how did they influence you?
   Rather than having one single mentor, I feel deeply grateful to all the doctors and professors I've had the chance to learn from—both in Italy and during my research time abroad. Each of them, in different ways, encouraged me to grow and pushed me to do my best throughout my PhD journey.
   These collective interactions and guidance have shaped my development, and I consider this shared mentorship a truly positive and invaluable part of my experience.
7. JCM is an Open Access (OA) journal. As an award-winning researcher, what is your perspective on the Open Access publishing model? What advantages or challenges do you see it presenting for scientists like yourself?
   I believe Open Access is a very positive development for researchers. It makes scientific work far more accessible to the entire research community, allowing us to find and engage with relevant articles more easily. This is especially helpful when addressing specific clinical questions or seeking new ideas in our field.
   While every publishing model has its challenges, I see significantly more advantages in OA—particularly in how it supports the sharing and impact of knowledge.
8. Beyond publishing, MDPI is committed to supporting the academic community through various initiatives. We are planning the Academic Publishing Workshop. Could you please indicate which of the following topics you would be most interested in?
        1. Academic article writing techniques.
        2. Benefits of the Open Access publishing model, emphasizing its significance in Europe from MDPI’s perspective.
        3. Overview of MDPI’s history, including our journals and services.
        4. MDPI Peer Review Guidelines.
   Certainly. I would be more interested in the first option you mentioned—the one focusing on academic article writing techniques. As an early-career researcher, I believe such guidance would be extremely helpful. Having clear, actionable points to apply during the drafting process would undoubtedly support me in writing stronger and more effective papers.

Finally, we would like to extend our gratitude to Dr. Jennifer Fumanelli and all the distinguished scholars for their significant contributions and support. Your achievements and insights are an inspiration to the community. We welcome you to stay connected for future updates on our awards and academic initiatives. https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm/awards.

In support of World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week 2025, MDPI is delighted to invite you to our special webinar, “MDPI World AMR Awareness Week Webinar 2025”. This year’s theme, “Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future”, serves as a powerful call to immediate action against one of the most pressing global health threats—antimicrobial resistance.

Through this webinar, we aim to highlight the latest research, innovations, and cross-sector collaborations addressing AMR. We hope these discussions will inspire collective action to promote the prudent use of antimicrobials, strengthen prevention and surveillance systems, and accelerate global efforts to safeguard human, animal, and environmental health.

Thank you for joining us as we raise awareness, exchange insights, and reaffirm our shared commitment to a healthier, more resilient future.

keywords: antimicrobial resistance; antifungal resistance; food chain contamination; biofilm infections; nanomedicine; microbial genetics; mycology; public health

Date: 21 November 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. CET | 4:00 p.m. CST (Asia)
Webinar ID: 883 6849 1341
Webinar Secretariat: journal.webinar@mdpi.com

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Unable to attend? Register anyway, and we will let you know when the recording is available for viewing.

Webinar Speakers:

• Dr. José Cobo-Díaz, Department of Food Hygiene and Technology, University of Leon, Spain;
• Dr. Ana Alastruey-Izquierdo, National Microbiology Center, Carlos III Health Institute, Spain;
• Dr.  Anam Ahsan, Clinical & Health Sciences / Centre for Pharmaceutical Innovation, University of South Australia, Australia;
• Prof. Dr. Michaela Lackner, Medical University of Innsbruck (MUI), Institute of Hygiene and Medical Microbiology (HMM), Austria;
• Dr.  Elena Perrin, Department of Biology, University of Florence, Italy.

World AMR Awareness Day 2025 draws attention to the urgent global challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)—one of the greatest threats to public health, food security, and sustainable development. This year’s theme, “Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future”, calls on the international community to take immediate, coordinated, and sustained action to preserve the effectiveness of life-saving antimicrobials. AMR affects every region of the world and every aspect of modern medicine, from surgery and cancer therapy to animal health and agriculture. Without effective antibiotics, common infections and minor injuries could once again become deadly.

To address this growing crisis, selected MDPI journals provide leading platforms for advancing research on antimicrobial resistance, surveillance, stewardship, and innovative therapeutic strategies. These include studies on new antibiotics, resistance mechanisms, diagnostic tools, infection control, and global policy frameworks. Through curated articles, Special Issues, and reprints, these journals foster cross-disciplinary collaboration among researchers, clinicians, and policymakers to combat AMR through innovation, education, and evidence-based practice.

World AMR Awareness Day serves as a powerful reminder that tackling antimicrobial resistance requires shared responsibility, sustained investment in research and innovation, and collective global action to secure a healthier, more resilient future for all.

“Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antiviral Activity, and Mechanisms of Action of Plant Polyphenols”
by Slavena Davidova, Angel S. Galabov and Galina Satchanska
Microorganisms 2024, 12(12), 2502; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12122502 

”An Overview of the Recent Advances in Antimicrobial Resistance”
by Manuela Oliveira, Wilson Antunes, Salete Mota, Áurea Madureira-Carvalho, Ricardo Jorge Dinis-Oliveira and Diana Dias da Silva
Microorganisms 2024, 12(9), 1920; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12091920

“A Mini-Review of In Vitro Data for Candida Species, Including C. auris, Isolated during Clinical Trials of Three New Antifungals: Fosmanogepix, Ibrexafungerp, and Rezafunesgin”
by Ana Espinel-Ingroff and Nathan P. Wiederhold
J. Fungi 2024, 10(5), 362; https://doi.org/10.3390/jof10050362

“ESKAPE: Navigating the Global Battlefield for Antimicrobial Resistance and Defense in Hospitals”
by Kamna Ravi and Baljit Singh
Bacteria 2024, 3(2), 76-98; https://doi.org/10.3390/bacteria3020006

Special Issues:

“A Six-Step Protocol for Monitoring Antimicrobial Resistance Trends Using WHONET and R: Real-World Application and R Code Integration”
by Fabio Ingravalle, Antonio Vinci, Marco Ciotti, Carla Fontana, Francesca Pica, Emanuele Sebastiani, Clara Donnoli, Martino Guido Rizzo, Dario Tedesco, Silvia D’Arezzo et al.
Methods Protoc. 2025, 8(5), 115; https://doi.org/10.3390/mps8050115 

“Improved Prognostic Accuracy of NEWS2 Score with Triage Data in Adults with Bacterial Sepsis: A Retrospective Cohort Study”
by Pietro Pozzessere, Roberto Lovero, Corrado Crocetta, Najada Firza, Vincenzo Brescia, Angela Pia Cazzolla, Mario Dioguardi, Francesco Testa, Marica Colella and Luigi Santacroce
Int. J. Transl. Med. 2025, 5(4), 44; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijtm5040044

“Prevalence and Antimicrobial Resistance of Typhoid Fever in Ghana: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”
by Frederick Kungu, Aaron Awere-Duodu and Eric S. Donkor
Diseases 2025, 13(4), 113; https://doi.org/10.3390/diseases13040113

“Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns and Biofilm Analysis via Sonication in Intensive Care Unit Patients at a County Emergency Hospital in Romania”
by Ioana Roxana Codru, Bogdan Ioan Vintilă, Alina Simona Bereanu, Mihai Sava, Livia Mirela Popa and Victoria Birlutiu
Pharmaceuticals 2025, 18(2), 161; https://doi.org/10.3390/ph18020161 

Special Issues:

“Antimicrobial and Anti-Inflammatory Potentials of Silver Tungstate Nanoparticles, Cytotoxicity and Interference on the Activity of Antimicrobial Drugs”
by Washington de Souza Leal, Juliane Zacour Marinho, Isabela Penna Ceravolo, Lucas Leão Nascimento, Antonio Otávio de Toledo Patrocínio and Marcus Vinícius Dias-Souza
Drugs Drug Candidates 2025, 4(3), 30; https://doi.org/10.3390/ddc4030030

“Release Profile and Antibacterial Activity of Thymus sibthorpii Essential Oil-Incorporated, Optimally Stabilized Type I Collagen Hydrogels”
by Caglar Ersanli, Ioannis Skoufos, Konstantina Fotou, Athina Tzora, Yves Bayon, Despoina Mari, Eleftheria Sarafi, Konstantina Nikolaou and Dimitrios I. Zeugolis
Bioengineering 2025, 12(1), 89; https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering12010089

“Antimicrobial Peptides from Frogs of the Glandirana Genus”
by Frederick Harris, David A. Phoenix and Sarah R. Dennison
Biologics 2024, 4(4), 444-507; https://doi.org/10.3390/biologics4040027

“Phytochemical Composition and Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Effect of Myrciaria cauliflora Hydroethanolic Extract against Staphylococcus aureus and Acinetobacter baumannii”
by Luciane Dias de Oliveira, Ana Luisa Monteiro Ribeiro, Sthéfani de Oliveira Dias, Geovani Moreira da Cruz, Raquel Teles de Menezes, Lara Steffany de Carvalho, Mariana Gadelho Gimenez Diamantino, Thaís Cristine Pereira, Maria Cristina Marcucci and Amjad Abu Hasna
Methods Protoc. 2024, 7(4), 60; https://doi.org/10.3390/mps7040060

“LL-37: Structures, Antimicrobial Activity, and Influence on Amyloid-Related Diseases”
by Surajit Bhattacharjya, Zhizhuo Zhang and Ayyalusamy Ramamoorthy
Biomolecules 2024, 14(3), 320; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom14030320

Special Issues:

“Antimicrobial Resistance Gene Patterns in Traditional Montenegrin Njeguški Cheese Revealed by qPCR”
by Vesna Milanović, Giorgia Rampanti, Andrea Cantarini, Federica Cardinali, Giuseppe Paderni, Aleksandra Martinovic, Andrea Brenciani, Lucia Aquilanti, Andrea Osimani and Cristiana Garofalo
Genes 2025, 16(9), 1089; https://doi.org/10.3390/genes16091089

“Immunotherapy Potential of Animal-Sourced Probiotic Bacteria”
by Isaac Oluseun Adejumo
Biologics 2025, 5(3), 17; https://doi.org/10.3390/biologics5030017

“Screening and Genomic Profiling of Antimicrobial Bacteria Sourced from Poultry Slaughterhouse Effluents: Bacteriocin Production and Safety Evaluation”
by Nuria Peña, Irene Lafuente, Ester Sevillano, Javier Feito, Diogo Contente, Estefanía Muñoz-Atienza, Luis M. Cintas, Pablo E. Hernández and Juan Borrero
Genes 2024, 15(12), 1564; https://doi.org/10.3390/genes15121564 

“The Impact of Antibiotics and Steroids on the Nasal Microbiome in Patients with Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Systematic Review According to PICO Criteria”
by Antonella Loperfido, Carlo Cavaliere, Elona Begvarfaj, Andrea Ciofalo, Giovanni D’Erme, Marco De Vincentiis, Antonio Greco, Stefano Millarelli, Gianluca Bellocchi and Simonetta Masieri
J. Pers. Med. 2023, 13(11), 1583; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13111583

Special Issues:

Med. Sci. Forum, 2025, ECA 2025 The 4th International Electronic Conference on Antibiotics Organiser: MDPI and Antibiotics Volume Editors: Manuel Simões and Marc Maresca Highlights Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy-Based Detection of Amoxicillin and Ampicillin for Advancing Antibiotic Monitoring with Optical Techniques by Vinicius Pereira Anjos et al. Third-Generation Cephalosporin-Resistant Escherichia coli Isolates Belonging to High-Risk Clones Obtained from Fresh Pork Meat in La Plata City, Argentina by Hernán D. Nievas et al. Click here to read the full list of papers.

World Children’s Day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children’s Day and is celebrated on 20 November each year to promote international togetherness and awareness among children worldwide and improve children’s welfare. 20 November 1959 is an important date as it is when the UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child. Additionally, on the same date in 1989, the UN General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

From the moment the sun rises, children wake up to a world shaped by choices they did not make. However, every child, everywhere, also wakes up with rights, including the right to be protected, to learn, and to have their voice heard. It is time to listen to children to understand what their lives are like and how their rights are present, missing, or pursued every day.

To commemorate this day, we invite you to explore a curation of insightful articles, journals, and Special Issues across various fields, including pediatric public health, childhood education, child psychology, and child development. By sharing these findings, we hope to advocate, promote, and celebrate children’s rights, and translate these findings into dialogues and actions that will build a better world for children.

Keynote speakers:

Dr. Amy Pan, Medical College of Wisconsin, USA	Prof. David Tzuriel Emeritus, Bar-Ilan University, Israel

Feel free to register for this webinar here!

We are honored to feature a series of insightful interviews with distinguished scholars dedicated to child-centered research, as they share their inspiring journeys and valuable perspectives on advancing children’s well-being, rights, and development in diverse global contexts.

	Name: Dr. Anna Di Sessa Affiliation: University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Italy “World Children’s Day serves as a crucial reminder of our collective responsibility to safeguard and prioritize the health, rights, and well-being of children. As a researcher, it underscores the need to address the unique health challenges children face through evidence-based research. On a broader scale, it emphasizes the importance of creating a world where all children can thrive, free from poverty, violence, and neglect”. Please read the full interview here.
	Name: Dr. Diego Gomez-Baya Affiliation: University of Huelva, Spain “Programs to foster positive youth development should be active and participatory, allowing adolescents to take ownership of their own development. Likewise, measures that encourage greater civic and environmental engagement are equally necessary, hand in hand with the promotion of personal character strengths”. Please read the full interview here.
	Name: Dr. Graham Connelly Affiliation: University of Strathclyde, UK “We need to protect children from being harmed by conflict and provide the best care for children affected by strife, dislocation, famine and poverty. We need to fund international children’s agencies better, and yes, of course hold them to account for the funds they receive. There are very good examples, worldwide, of ways of consulting with children that are not tokenistic. I’d like to see these being expanded”. Please read the full interview here.

“Mucous Fistula Refeeding in Newborns: Why, When, How, and Where? Insights from a Systematic Review”
by Layla Musleh, Ilaria Cozzi, Anteo Di Napoli and Fabio Fusaro
Nutrients 2025, 17(15), 2490; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17152490

“Our Children/Our Future: Examining How Indigenous Peoples in the US Assert Self-Determination and Prioritize Child Wellbeing”
by Meschelle Linjean and Hilary N. Weaver
Genealogy 2025, 9(1), 26; https://doi.org/10.3390/genealogy9010026

“Machine Learning in Pediatric Healthcare: Current Trends, Challenges, and Future Directions”
by Hammad A. Ganatra
J. Clin. Med. 2025, 14(3), 807; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14030807

“Developmental Patterns in Autism and Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Preschool Children”
by Maria Eugenia Martelli, Federica Gigliotti, Federica Giovannone, Giuliana Lentini, Filippo Manti and Carla Sogos
Children 2025, 12(2), 125; https://doi.org/10.3390/children12020125

“Climate Action and the UNCRC: A ‘Postpaternalist’ World Where Children Claim Their Own Rights”
by Aoife Daly, Nabin Maharjan, Esther Montesinos Calvo-Fernández, Liesl Heila Muller, Emily Margaret Murray, Alicia O’Sullivan, Florencia Paz Landeira and Katie Reid
Youth 2024, 4(4), 1387-1404; https://doi.org/10.3390/youth4040088

“Understanding the Wellbeing Needs of First Nations Children in Out-of-Home Care in Australia: A Comprehensive Literature Review”
by Darren Garvey, Ken Carter, Kate Anderson, Alana Gall, Kirsten Howard, Jemma Venables, Karen Healy, Lea Bill, Angeline Letendre, Michelle Dickson and Gail Garvey
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2024, 21(9), 1208; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21091208

“A Systematic Review of Economic and Concrete Support to Prevent Child Maltreatment”
by Gretchen Cusick, Jennifer Gaul-Stout, Reiko Kakuyama-Villaber, Olivia Wilks, Yasmin Grewal-Kök
and Clare Anderson
Societies 2024, 14(9), 173; https://doi.org/10.3390/soc14090173

“Family Functioning and Internalizing and Externalizing Problems in Gifted Children”
by Maria Assunta Zanetti, Tommaso Trombetta, Luca Rollè and Carlo Marinoni
Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2024, 14(5), 1171-1181; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe14050077

“Impact of Sexual Abuse on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review”
by Ana Carolina Alves, Maria Leitão, Ana Isabel Sani and Diana Moreira
Soc. Sci. 2024, 13(4), 189; https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci13040189

“Challenges of Iron Chelation in Thalassemic Children”
by Alkistis Adramerina and Marina Economou
Thalass. Rep. 2024, 14(1), 1-9; https://doi.org/10.3390/thalassrep14010001

“MIH and Dental Caries in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”
by Marta Mazur, Denise Corridore, Artnora Ndokaj, Roman Ardan, Iole Vozza, Sylvie Babajko and Katia Jedeon
Healthcare 2023, 11(12), 1795; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11121795

“Picture Books, Imagination and Play: Pathways to Positive Reading Identities for Young Children”
by Amanda Niland
Educ. Sci. 2023, 13(5), 511; https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci13050511

“Paying Attention to the Spiritual Flourishing of Young Children in Church Toddler Groups: A Scoping Study Evaluating the Feasibility of a Research Study in This Context”
by Ann Casson, Mary Woolley, Ann Pittaway, Tansy Watts, Nicola Kemp, Robert A. Bowie, Katie Clemmey
and Rosanne Aantjes
Religions 2023, 14(2), 236; https://doi.org/10.3390/rel14020236

“Mitigating the Impact of Maternal Mental Health Challenges on Children’s Development” Guest Editors: Dr. Nanmathi Manian and Prof. Dr. Pamela J. Surkan Submission deadline: 1 January 2026	“Early Childhood Education Policy: Impact on Children’s Well-Being and Development” Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Nadia Siddiqui and Dr. Johny Daniel Submission deadline: 17 January 2026
“Substance Use and Child Welfare: Intersecting Crises” Guest Editors: Dr. Rebecca Gomez and Dr. Kasey Claborn Submission deadline: 31 January 2026	“Healthy Child, Healthy Adult—Children’s Nutrition and Physical Activity as a Public Health Concern” Guest Editors: Dr. Lindsy Kass and Dr. Gillian McLellan Submission deadline: 28 February 2026
“Shaping Futures: Health Policy Innovations for Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Children” Guest Editor: Dr. Ucheoma Nwaozuru Submission deadline: 15 June 2026	“Parenting in Context: Family Engagement in Promoting Child Development” Guest Editors: Dr. Joo Young Hong and Dr. Shinwoo Choi Submission deadline: 15 September 2026