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4 November 2024
Journal of Clinical Medicine | Notable Papers in Q3 of 2024
We are pleased to present the notable papers published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) in Q3 of 2024. These papers received good Altmetric scores. We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the exceptional individuals and teams who worked on these papers. These articles are from multiple fields within the scope of JCM, and we hope they can provide insights and references for scholars in related fields. Learn more about the latest research below.
1. “Pulmonary Function Tests: Easy Interpretation in Three Steps”
by Josuel Ora, Federica Maria Giorgino, Federica Roberta Bettin, Mariachiara Gabriele and Paola Rogliani
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(13), 3655;https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13133655
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/13/3655
2. “Albuminuria, Forgotten No More: Underlining the Emerging Role in CardioRenal Crosstalk”
by Berit Hackenberg, Julia Döge, Karoline O’Brien, Andrea Bohnert, Karl J. Lackner, Manfred E. Beutel, Matthias Michal, Thomas Münzel, Philipp S. Wild, Norbert Pfeiffer et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(3), 1169; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12031169
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/3/1169
3. “Is Central Sensitisation the Missing Link of Persisting Symptoms after COVID-19 Infection?”
by Lisa Goudman, Ann De Smedt, Marc Noppen and Maarten Moens
J. Clin. Med. 2021, 10(23), 5594; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm10235594
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/23/5594
4. “Inferior Vena Cava Ultrasonography for Volume Status Evaluation: An Intriguing Promise Never Fulfilled”
by Pierpaolo Di Nicolò, Guido Tavazzi, Luca Nannoni and Francesco Corradi
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(6), 2217; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12062217
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/6/2217
5. “A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Nature Walk as an Intervention for Anxiety and Depression”
by Simone Grassini
J. Clin. Med. 2022, 11(6), 1731; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11061731
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/6/1731
6. “CNS Ageing in Health and Neurodegenerative Disorders”
by Evangelia Kesidou, Paschalis Theotokis, Olympia Damianidou, Marina Boziki, Natalia Konstantinidou, Charilaos Taloumtzis, Styliani-Aggeliki Sintila, Panagiotis Grigoriadis, Maria Eleptheria Evangelopoulos, Christos Bakirtzis et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(6), 2255; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12062255
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/6/2255
7. “Larval Wound Therapy: Possibilities and Potential Limitations—A Literature Review”
by Dariusz Bazaliński, Joanna Przybek-Mita, Kamila Pytlak, Daria Kardyś, Adrian Bazaliński, Marek Kucharzewski and Paweł Więch
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(21), 6862; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12216862
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/21/6862
8. “Physiology-Guided Resuscitation: Monitoring and Augmenting Perfusion during Cardiopulmonary Arrest”
by Nicole Natarelli, Nimrit Gahoonia and Raja K. Sivamani
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(12), 3527; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13123527
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/12/3527
9. “The Brain–Gut Axis, an Important Player in Alzheimer and Parkinson Disease: A Narrative Review”
by Eugenio Caradonna, Raffaello Nemni, Angelo Bifone, Patrizia Gandolfo, Lucy Costantino, Luca Giordano, Elisabetta Mormone, Anna Macula, Mariarosa Cuomo, Rossana Difruscolo et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(14), 4130; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13144130
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/14/4130
10. “Pregnancy Arrhythmias: Management in the Emergency Department and Critical Care”
by Elena Conti, Nunzio Dario Cascio, Patrizia Paluan, Giulia Racca, Yaroslava Longhitano, Gabriele Savioli, Manfredi Tesauro, Roberto Leo, Fabrizio Racca and Christian Zanza
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(15), 4569; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13154569
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/15/4569
11. “Mpox: An Overview of Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Public Health Implications”
by Francesco Branda, Chiara Romano, Massimo Ciccozzi, Marta Giovanetti, Fabio Scarpa, Alessandra Ciccozzi and Antonello Maruotti
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(8), 2234; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13082234
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/8/2234
12. “Skin Manifestation of Human Monkeypox”
by Xue Wang and Wenhui Lun
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(3), 914; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12030914
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/3/914
13. “Delirium in Medically Hospitalized Patients: Prevalence, Recognition and Risk Factors: A Prospective Cohort Study”
by Rajaa Saleh Al Farsi, Abdullah M. Al Alawi, Aisha Ramadhan Al Huraizi, Taif Al-Saadi, Noof Al-Hamadani, Khalfan Al Zeedy and Juhaina Salim Al-Maqbali
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(12), 3897; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12123897
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/12/3897
14. “Myasthenia Gravis: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology and Clinical Manifestations”
by Laura Dresser, Richard Wlodarski, Kourosh Rezania and Betty Soliven
J. Clin. Med. 2021, 10(11), 2235; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm10112235
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/11/2235
15. “Mental Stress and Cardiovascular Health—Part I”
by Federico Vancheri, Giovanni Longo, Edoardo Vancheri and Michael Y. Henein
J. Clin. Med. 2022, 11(12), 3353; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11123353
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/12/3353
To access more journal information, please click the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm.
To access more details about Altmetric, please click here.
JCM Editorial Office
1 November 2024
Meet Us at the 63rd Annual Meeting of Japanese Retina and Vitreous Society, 6–8 December 2024, Osaka, Japan
MDPI will be attending the 63rd Annual Meeting of Japanese Retina and Vitreous Society, which will be held from 6 to 8 December 2024 in Osaka, Japan.
The 63rd Annual Meeting of Japanese Retina and Vitreous Society will be held at the Osaka international convention center from 5 to 8 December 2024 (set-up booth on 5 December; technical session on 6–8 December.) This meeting aims to exchange cutting-edge knowledge in the vitreous retina field among young doctors, health professions and researchers. The vitreous retina field is the hottest specialty in ophthalmology, due to the large number of patients in the vitreous retina field, as well as the existence of many new treatments and technological innovations, such as advances in imaging technology such as OCT, OCT angiography, and ultra-wide-angle fundus cameras, the practical application of AI-based testing equipment, the practical application of gene therapy, and the development of vitreous surgery devices and instruments that allow safer and more stable surgery.
The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:
If you are planning to attend the above conference, please feel free to stop by our booth and start a conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following link: https://convention.jtbcom.co.jp/63moumaku/index.html.
28 October 2024
Journal of Clinical Medicine | Highly Cited Papers in 2023 and Hot Topic Special Issues on Clinical Pediatrics
We are delighted to share some highly cited papers on clinical pediatrics that were published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) in 2023. In addition, some Special Issues in the Section “Clinical Pediatrics” are currently open for submission. The following is a list of articles and Special Issues that we believe will interest you.
1. “PCOS in Adolescents—Ongoing Riddles in Diagnosis and Treatment”
by Blazej Meczekalski, Olga Niwczyk, Anna Kostrzak, Marzena Maciejewska-Jeske, Gregory Bala and Anna Szeliga
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(3), 1221; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12031221
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/3/1221
2. “Remimazolam as an Adjunct to General Anesthesia in Children: Adverse Events and Outcomes in a Large Cohort of 418 Cases”
by Yoshitaka Kimoto, Tatsuya Hirano, Norifumi Kuratani, David Cavanaugh and Keira P. Mason
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(12), 3930; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12123930
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/12/3930
3. “Remimazolam for Pediatric Procedural Sedation: Results of an Institutional Pilot Program”
by Tatsuya Hirano, Yoshitaka Kimoto, Norifumi Kuratani, David Cavanaugh and Keira P. Mason
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(18), 5937; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12185937
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/18/5937
4. “Necrotizing Pneumonia in Children: Early Recognition and Management”
by Yuanyuan Chen, Lanxin Li, Chenlu Wang, Yuanyuan Zhang and Yunlian Zhou
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(6), 2256; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12062256
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/6/2256
5. “Diagnostic Utility of Serum Leucine-Rich α-2-Glycoprotein 1 for Acute Appendicitis in Children”
by Goran Tintor, Miro Jukić, Daniela Šupe-Domić, Ana Jerončić and Zenon Pogorelić
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(7), 2455; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12072455
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/7/2455
6. “Cough Hypersensitivity Syndrome: Why Its Use Is Inappropriate in Children”
by Anne B. Chang, Richard S. Irwin, Hannah E. O’Farrell, Peter V. Dicpinigaitis, Suhani Goel, Ahmad Kantar and Julie M. Marchant
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(15), 4879; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12154879
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/15/4879
7. “The Advanced Diabetes Technologies for Reduction of the Frequency of Hypoglycemia and Minimizing the Occurrence of Severe Hypoglycemia in Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes”
by Tatsuhiko Urakami
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(3), 781; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12030781
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/3/781
8. “Mental Health and Health-Related Quality of Life in Austrian Adolescents with Chronic Physical Health Conditions: Results from the MHAT Study”
by Gudrun Wagner, Andreas Karwautz, Julia Philipp, Stefanie Truttmann, Wolfgang Dür, Karin Waldherr, Gabriele Berger and Michael Zeiler
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(5), 1927; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12051927
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/5/1927
9. “Preclinical Application of Augmented Reality in Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery: An Accuracy Study”
by Federica Ruggiero, Laura Cercenelli, Nicolas Emiliani, Giovanni Badiali, Mirko Bevini, Mino Zucchelli, Emanuela Marcelli and Achille Tarsitano
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(7), 2693; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12072693
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/7/2693
10. “Predictive Power of Oxygen Desaturation Index (ODI) and Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI) in Detecting Long-Term Neurocognitive and Psychosocial Outcomes of Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Children: A Questionnaire-Based Study”
by Marco Zaffanello, Giuliana Ferrante, Leonardo Zoccante, Marco Luigi Ciceri, Luana Nosetti, Laura Tenero, Michele Piazza and Giorgio Piacentini
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(9), 3060; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12093060
Available online: https://https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/9/3060
11. “CAR T-Cell Therapy in Children with Solid Tumors”
by Marika Kulczycka, Kamila Derlatka, Justyna Tasior, Monika Lejman and Joanna Zawitkowska
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(6), 2326; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12062326
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/6/2326
12. “Protein Biomarkers in Chronic Kidney Disease in Children—What Do We Know So Far?”
by Agnieszka Rybi Szumińska, Anna Wasilewska and Monika Kamianowska
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(12), 3934; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12123934
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/12/3934
13. “Elevated Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio Is Associated with Severe Asthma Exacerbation in Children”
by Noga Arwas, Sharon Uzan Shvartzman, Aviv Goldbart, Romi Bari, Itai Hazan, Amir Horev and Inbal Golan Tripto
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(9), 3312; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12093312
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/9/3312
14. “Finite Element Analysis of the Mechanical Performance of Non-Restorable Crownless Primary Molars Restored with Intracoronal Core-Supported Crowns: A Proposed Treatment Alternative to Extraction for Severe Early Childhood Caries”
by Kunyawan Thaungwilai, Yanee Tantilertanant, Weerachai Singhatanadgit and Pairod Singhatanadgid
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(5), 1872; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12051872
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/5/1872
15. “Depression in Children and Adolescents with Chronic Kidney Disease—Review of Available Literature”
by Natalia Dryjańska and Katarzyna Kiliś-Pstrusińska
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(10), 3554; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12103554
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/10/3554
You are invited to view and submit relevant papers to the Journal of Clinical Medicine at the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm.
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“Endocrine Disorders in Children” Guest Editor: Dr. Juan Pedro López-Siguero Submission deadline: 25 December 2024
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“Pediatric Palliative Care and Surgery” Guest Editors: Dr. Danielle B. Cameron and Dr. Amy Porter Submission deadline: 15 May 2025
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Special Issue Reprint: |
“New Insights into Pediatric Pulmonology”

“Clinical Research Advances in Congenital Heart Disease”

Access more Special Issue books here.
JCM Editorial Office
16 October 2024
MDPI's Newly Launched Journals in September 2024
Five new journals covering a diverse range of subjects launched their inaugural issue in September 2024. Like other journals in MDPI’s portfolio, these journals are dedicated to sharing the latest research through open access, reflecting our commitment to making knowledge accessible to all.
We extend our sincere gratitude to the Editorial Board Members for their dedication to the launch and development of our new journals. Each journal will ensure its high-quality output via excellent editorial and rigorous peer-review processes so that the published articles achieve significant impact and broad visibility.
We invite you to explore and learn more about these new journals below.
| Journal | Founding Editor-in-Chief | Journal Topics (Selected) |
| Prof. Dr. Nejat Düzgüneş, University of the Pacific, USA | Editorial | view inaugural issue | biological therapy and stem-cell therapy; drug therapy; chemotherapy; radiation and other nonsurgical therapeutic strategies | view journal scope | submit an article | |
| Prof. Dr. Magda Tsolaki, Greek Federation of Alzheimer’s Disease, Greece; Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece | Editorial | view inaugural issue | surgical/procedural complications; complications; perioperative adverse events; postoperative adverse events | view journal scope | submit an article | |
| Prof. Dr. Steven R. Fassnacht, Colorado State University, USA; Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere, USA | Editorial | view inaugural issue | ice as a mineral; atmospheric ice; sea ice; freshwater ice; ice sheets; ice caps and ice shelves | view journal scope | submit an article | |
| Dr. Francisco Epelde, Hospital Universitari Parc Tauli, Spain; University Autonoma of Barcelona, Spain | Editorial | view inaugural issue | hospital management; hospital facilities; hospital services; hospital risk management; health law | view journal scope | submit an article | |
| Prof. Dr. Nicola Ferri, University of Padova, Italy | Editorial | view inaugural issue | lipids in cells and whole organisms; lipid structure and function; lipid products and processes; dietary lipids and nutrition | view journal scope | submit an article |
We wish to thank everyone who has supported the development of open access publishing. You are welcome to send an application here or contact the New Journal Committee (newjournal-committee@mdpi.com) if you would like to create more new journals.
9 October 2024
Journal of Clinical Medicine 2024 Editorial Board Meeting of the Section “Mental Health” Held on 24 September 2024
The Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) held an Editorial Board meeting for the Section “Mental Health” on 24 September 2024. We appreciate the Section Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Icro Maremmani, for hosting this meeting; four Editorial Board Members were in attendance.
The meeting started with a presentation about the development of the journal, as well as the Section “Mental Health” in particular, and the following information was presented:
- Journal history, publication statistics, distribution of scholars (2018–2023), the benefits of open access, journal awards, conference sponsorship, society collaborations, and promotion on social media;
- Section highly cited papers, geographical distribution of the Section’s Editorial Board Members, decision-making statistics, and Section statistics.
At this Editorial Board meeting, the EBMs had a positive discussion about the Section name, scope (medical psychiatry, medical psychology, and behavioral medicine), popular topics (such as hyperactive disorder and autism), article type, paper rejection rate, submissions’ diversity of country types, recruitment of Editorial Board Members, Section promotion at relevant conferences, etc. The meeting ended with a suggestion from Prof. Dr. Maremmani for the development of Special Issues.
We would like to thank every Editorial Board Member and contributing academic for their support, and we look forward to receiving more suggestions so that we can continue our progress together.
Attendee list (in no particular order):
- Prof. Dr. Icro Maremmani (Section Editor-in-Chief), Institute of Behavioural Sciences, Pisa, Italy;
- Prof. Dr. Napoleon Waszkiewicz, Medical University of Bialystok, Bialystok, Poland;
- Prof. Dr. Jerzy Samochowiec, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Szczecin, Poland;
- Dr. Camilla Gesi, ASST Fatebenefratelli-Sacco, Milan, Italy;
- Prof. Dr. Yori Gidron, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel.
The latest official CiteScore (2023 Scopus data) for the Journal of Clinical Medicine is 5.7, ranking 80/636 (Q1) in the “General Medicine” category. The current Impact Factor of JCM is 3.0 (2023), ranking 58/325 (Q1) in the “Medicine, General & Internal” category.
To access more journal statistics, please click here.
To access more information about the Section, please visit the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm/sections/Mental_Health.
JCM Editorial Office
4 October 2024
MDPI INSIGHTS: The CEO's Letter #16 - UNGA79 Science Summit, OASPA, Peer Review Week
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 Joins the Science Summit at UNGA79 (23–27 September 2024, New York)

On Friday 27 September, I had the privilege of giving the opening talk at the “Youth at the Science Summit” panel during the Science Summit conference, held in New York at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Together, we discussed the future of science, publishing, innovation, and sustainable development.
It was a great opportunity to learn from our young leaders, whose voices must be included in the conversation as science shapes the future of artificial intelligence, climate mitigation, healthcare, technology, and more. This was also a powerful reminder of how essential global collaboration is in solving the major challenges we face. I left inspired by the dedication of these young researchers to making the world a better place!
Today’s youth are not just the leaders of tomorrow – they are already leading the change today.

Stefan Tochev (second from left) at the UNGA Science Summit 2024: “A great opportunity to learn from our young leaders.”
MDPI Supports the Future Generation of Scientists
This aligns with MDPI’s mission to support the next generation of scientists and early-career researchers by recognizing their achievements through our various MDPI awards, including the Young Investigator Awards, Best PhD Thesis Awards, Travel Awards, and more.

Our presence at this global event showed our commitment to advancing Open Science as a key driver for sustainable development. As a leading Open Access (OA) publisher, MDPI’s role at the summit was to emphasize the critical importance of democratizing scientific knowledge, making it accessible to all, and promoting global collaboration.
Through OA publishing, we aim to address pressing global challenges such as climate change, public health, and inequality, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
“We aim to address pressing global challenges”
MDPI and the SDGs
In 2020, the SDG Publishers Compact was launched to accelerate implementation of the SDGs by promoting content that informs, develops, and inspires action. MDPI joined this initiative in 2021 and subsequently launched the MDPI SDG Hub in 2022, offering free access to recent research within the scope of each of the 17 SDGs.
During the summit, we highlighted the connection between Open Science and the SDG Publishers Compact, supporting the core objective to “Leave No One Behind” (LNOB). The transformative promise of the SDGs relies heavily on the Open Access model, which serves as a fundamental enabler of Open Science. We advocate for the wider adoption of Open Science practices in order to achieve the SDGs by 2030.
Impactful Research

Presenting at the 1st International Conference of Environmental Medicine
In September, MDPI and our journals IJERPH and Diseases sponsored and participated in the 1st International Conference of Environmental Medicine: Environmental Threats to Human Health: From Genetics to Epigenetics, held in Chieti, Italy.
The conference was organized in collaboration with various societies, including the Italian Society of Environmental Medicine (SIMA), one of more than 160 societies partnering MDPI journals.

The conference brought together influential figures from the Italian scholarly community, such as Antonio Felice Uricchio (President of the National Agency for University Research Assessment [ANVUR]), Alessandro Miani (President of SIMA), and Liborio Stuppia (Director of ‘Gabriele d’Annunzio’ University of Chieti-Pescara), among others.
MDPI was the sole publishing sponsor of the conference, at which I had the opportunity to present on behalf of the company. I provided an overview of MDPI, covering key facts and figures, the peer-review process, our strong collaboration with the Italian market, and insights into Nobel Prize winners who have published with MDPI, ahead of Sir Richard Roberts’ Nobel lecture.
“As at September 2024, 44 Nobel laureates have contributed to over 115 articles across 35 MDPI journals”

The keynote speaker at the event was Sir Richard Roberts, Nobel Laureate and 1993 Nobel Prize winner in Medicine, recognized for his discovery of split genes.
Nobel Laureates’ Contributions to MDPI
As at September 2024, 44 Nobel laureates have contributed to over 115 articles across 35 MDPI journals. I’ll share more details on this in the October newsletter.
Hosting such prominent figures in their respective fields, who play a significant role in advancing the OA movement, of which we are leaders in, resonates deeply with our editorial teams.
Sponsoring and supporting academic conferences is something we do on a large scale, and it continues to grow. Attending and speaking about MDPI shows our commitment by taking the time to connect with the scholarly community in person.
MDPI’s Presence in Italy
Italy ranks third globally in total MDPI publications, with nearly 130,000 contributions. We collaborate with about 12,000 Editorial Board Members in Italy, over 6,100 of whom have an H-index of more than 25.
We have 83 Editors-in-Chief and 209 Section Editors-in-Chief from Italy. We also support 20 Italian universities through our Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP) agreements with major institutions such as Sapienza University of Rome, the University of Milan, and the University of Pisa, among others.
Inside MDPI

Celebrating Peer Review Week, 23–27 September 2024
As we conclude another productive month at MDPI, I am pleased to highlight our participation in this year’s Peer Review Week (PRW), which took place from 23–27 September 2024. This global, community-driven celebration underscores the vital importance of peer review in maintaining the integrity and reliability of academic work. PRW provide a platform for institutions, publishers, and scholars to come together and reflect on the processes that uphold the quality of scholarly communication.
“We remain committed to enhancing the peer review process”
The theme for PRW 2024 was ‘Innovation and Technology in Peer Review.’ At MDPI, we were proud to contribute through various online and in-person events, including webinars from Europe, Asia-Pacific, and a roundtable discussion on innovation and technology in peer review. These events offer an opportunity to explore new tools and technologies that are shaping the future of peer review, particularly the integration of AI. As a company, we remain committed to enhancing the peer review process with innovative solutions while preserving the essential human expertise that makes it effective.
Peer Review Innovation and Technology at MDPI
Our efforts to improve peer review extend beyond the activities of this week. We also released a blog article discussing New Tools for Advancing Research Integrity and Peer Review, where we highlight two tools that MDPI has developed to support research integrity: Eureka – Reviewer Recommender and Online Proofreader. We are continually refining SuSy, our in-house submission system, to provide a seamless experience for authors and reviewers alike.
Listening to MDPI’s Authors and Reviewers
We highly value the time of our reviewers, and so do the authors who contribute to our journals. Our editorial process is bolstered by a network of dedicated reviewers, a team of over 6,000 diligent, well-trained staff members, and an in-house article submission platform designed to ensure efficient processes.
We make it a point to continually improve the experiences of both our authors and our reviewers throughout the entire editorial process, from submission to publication. This is why we regularly ask for feedback by conducting surveys. Here is what some of our respondents recently had to say about working with MDPI:



Coming Together for Science

ICM 2024 – Advances in Material Innovation
I am pleased to share that we held The 5th International Conference on Materials: Advances in Material Innovation (ICM 2024) in Basel, Switzerland this past 25–27 September.
This intimate event brought together leading scientists, researchers, and industry experts to exchange insights on recent advancements in materials characterization, processing, and manufacturing. Key focus areas included nanotechnology in material sciences and engineering, optical, electrical, and magnetic materials, soft, biological, and biomaterials, fibres, membranes, thin films, sensing materials, as well as materials and devices for energy and solar fuels. In addition, discussions featured the integration of AI and machine learning in materials research.

We received 90 abstract submissions. Over the course of the three-day event, 18 posters were displayed, and 34 talks were delivered, including three plenary speeches, seven invited talks, and 24 selected oral presentations.
A special thank-you to our partnering societies The Polish Membrane Society and The North American Thermal Analysis Society, as well as our sponsor, Nanomegas, for their support of the ICM conference. I am also pleased to share that we presented three awards, including the Best Presentation Award and two Best Poster Awards, recognizing the outstanding contributions of our participants.
Upcoming In-Person Event

7–9 October 2024
Non-coding RNA World 2024: Exploring Mechanisms, Designing Medicines
Location: Basel, Switzerland
ncRNA 2024 will explore the latest advances in the field, covering topics from basic biology to medical and technological applications.
Find more upcoming MDPI events here.
Closing Thoughts

Reflections from OASPA 2024 Conference in Lisbon (16–18 September)
Amidst my September travels, I also had pleasure of attending the OASPA 2024 Conference in Lisbon from 16–18 September. It’s the first in-person Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association (OASPA) event in five years, and being in the sunny city of Lisbon made it even better! MDPI has long been a member of OASPA, and attending this conference gave us an opportunity to connect with other key members of the organization to see the latest developments in the OA movement.
“I believe that publishers have a lot to offer in terms of data and insights”
Main Themes from OASPA 2024
The main themes covered were equity and inclusivity, diamond OA, AI and openness, OA books, research integrity, and how OA can address broader societal challenges such as climate change. While it was great to see the latest developments in these areas, it was also clear that certain voices were missing, particularly those of major publishers. Although it’s not easy to incorporate every perspective, I believe that publishers, including MDPI, have a lot to offer in terms of data and insights. During the membership meeting, a few of us raised the point that large-scale publisher input could add value to these discussions.

It’s important to participate in industry conferences such as OASPA in order to be part of the discussions and remain at the forefront of the OA movement.
It’s an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with organizations that share our commitment to OA.
While sponsorship is one way to show our support, it’s clear that being part of the conversation through participating in the OASPA groups and committee is what really makes a difference.
It took the last 20 years for more than 50% of the world's research to be published via open access. This provides a sobering reminder that flipping the remaining 50% will be a big challenge.
An important takeaway for me was that there is no "one-size-fits-all" solution for OA challenges: different regions and different stakeholders need different forms of support, whether it is infrastructure, funding, education, or policy, for example. I also enjoyed Rebecca Ross' presentation on how OA can drive action on climate. A few panellists shared the need for transparency in the peer-review process, advocating for open review reports, which is something we have been offering since 2014.
Speaking of openness, we are excited to celebrate Open Access Week 2024 with the scholarly community from 21–27 October. I look forward to sharing a recap of our activities in the next newsletter.
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG
3 October 2024
Journal of Clinical Medicine 2024 Editorial Board Meeting of the Section “Clinical Pediatrics” Held on 15 April 2024
The Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) held an Editorial Board meeting for the Section “Clinical Pediatrics” on 15 April 2024. Prof. Dr. Luis Garcia-Marcos, the Section Editor-in-Chief, had an engaging conversation with the Editorial Board Members Prof. Dr. Jean-Michel Hascoët and Dr. Meir Mei-Zahav.
The meeting started with a 15-minute self-introduction of the SEiC and Editorial Board Members who attended the meeting. After that, a presentation on the development of both the journal and the “Clinical Pediatrics” Section was given. Information on the following topics was presented:
- Journal history, publication statistics, the distribution of scholars (2018–2023), the benefits of open access, journal awards, conference sponsorship, webinars, society collaborations, and social media promotion;
- Highly cited papers of the Section, article types, graphical abstracts/video abstracts, the geographical distribution of the Section’s Editorial Board Members, Special Issues, and Section statistics.
At this Editorial Board meeting, the EBMs had a positive discussion about Section visibility, Section advertisement in pediatric societies, the discovery of potential contributors, journal and Section promotion at relevant conferences, and the recruitment of Editorial Board Members. The meeting ended with some suggestions from our Editorial Board Members regarding the organization of a webinar involving young scholars and pediatricians from all over the world.
We would like to thank every Editorial Board Member and all contributing academics for their support. We look forward to receiving more suggestions so that we can continue our progress together.
Attendee list (in no particular order):
- Dr. Luis Garcia-Marcos (Section Editor-in-Chief), Arrixaca Children’s University Hospital, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain;
- Dr. Jean-Michel Hascoët, Maternité Régionale Universitaire, Université de Lorraine, Nancy, France;
- Meir Mei-Zahav, Schneider Children’s Medical Center of Israel, Tel Aviv University, Pulmonary Institute, Tel Aviv, Israel.
The latest official CiteScore (2023 Scopus data) for the Journal of Clinical Medicine is 5.7, ranking 80/636 (Q1) in the “General Medicine” category. The current impact factor of JCM is 3.0 (2023), ranking 58/325 (Q1) in the “Medicine, General & Internal” category.
To access more journal statistics, please click here.
To access more information about the Section, please visit the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm/sections/Clinical_Pediatrics.
JCM Editorial Office
1 October 2024
Journal of Clinical Medicine 2024 Editorial Board Meeting of the Section “Dermatology” Held on 30 May 2024
The Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) held an Editorial Board meeting for the Section “Dermatology” on 30 May 2024. We appreciate the Section Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Alan Fleischer, for hosting this meeting; five Editorial Board Members were in attendance.
The meeting started with a presentation about the development of the journal, as well as the Section “Dermatology”in particular and the following information was presented:
- Journal history, publication statistics, distribution of scholars (2018–2023), the benefits of open access, journal awards, conference sponsorship, webinars, society collaborations, and promotion on social media;
- Section highly cited papers, article types, graphical abstract/video abstract, geographical distribution of the Section’s Editorial Board Members, Special Issues, and Section statistics.
At this Editorial Board meeting, the EBMs had a positive discussion about submissions’ diversity of country types, Section visibility, journal and Section promotion at relevant conferences, popular topics (such as alopecia, drug development in the field, and the personalized treatment of melanoma), recruitment of Editorial Board Members, etc. The meeting ended with some suggestions from our Editorial Board Members regarding the improvement of our editorial process and suggestions for marketing activities.
We would like to thank every Editorial Board Member and contributing academic for their support and we look forward to receiving more suggestions so that we can continue our progress together.
Attendee list (in no particular order):
- Alan Fleischer (Section Editor-in-Chief), University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA;
- Guy Orchard, St. Thomas’ Hospital, London, UK;
- Dr. Carlo Pincelli, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy;
- Dr. Marcus Schmitt-Egenolf, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden;
- Dr. Reinhart M. Speeckaert, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium;
- Yolanda Gilaberte, University Hospital Miguel Servet, Zaragoza, Spain.
The latest official CiteScore (2023 Scopus data) for the Journal of Clinical Medicine is 5.7, ranking 80/636 (Q1) in the “General Medicine” category. The current Impact Factor of JCM is 3.0 (2023), ranking 58/325 (Q1) in the “Medicine, General & Internal” category.
To access more journal statistics, please click here.
To access more information about the Section, please visit the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm/sections/Dermatology.
JCM Editorial Office
29 September 2024
MDPI New Journal Proposal—Invitation to Shape the Future of Open Science Together
As a leader in open access publishing, MDPI is eager to explore new collaboration opportunities, including the launch of new journals and the transfer of existing ones. At present, MDPI publishes over 400 journals, more than 160 of which have established partnerships with academic organizations. Additionally, we publish 19 association journals.
In order to enhance exchange and cooperation with scientific researchers and share the results of open science, MDPI invites experts and scholars from various fields to submit proposals for new journal collaboration opportunities. If your proposal is approved, you could take on the role of Editor-in-Chief, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, or Editorial Board Member of the journal. This position allows you to manage the manuscript review process alongside our editorial department, participate in calls for papers, strengthen your network with scholars in the field, expand scientific research cooperation, enhance your personal and academic influence internationally, and play a leading role in academia.
Once the new journal is online, MDPI will provide a variety of promotional channels to market the journal internationally.
MDPI will offer various promotional channels to enhance its visibility and promote it internationally.
How can you determine the theme of a new journal?
- Assess research hotspots/academic frontiers;
- Assess pioneers in the field/key research directions of universities;
- Determine whether MDPI has already established a journal in the field.
You can browse MDPI’s existing journals at the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/about/journals.
Advantages of collaborating with MDPI:
- MDPI is a global leader in open-access publishing with extensive academic resources.
- MDPI offers a professional publishing team that provides comprehensive support throughout the publishing process.
- MDPI’s diverse promotional platforms and channels help journals quickly increase their international visibility and influence.
We invite you to submit new journal proposal here, and contribute to academic development! In addition, if your institution (university, institute, college, national key laboratory, society, etc.) intends to establish a journal, you can also submit a draft to MDPI on its behalf.
29 September 2024
Journal of Clinical Medicine | Highly Cited Papers in 2023 and Hot Topic Special Issues on Obstetrics and Gynecology
We are delighted to share some highly cited papers on obstetrics and gynecology that were published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) in 2023. In addition, some Special Issues in the Section “Obstetrics & Gynecology” are currently open for submission.
The following is a list of articles and Special Issues that we believe will interest you:
1. “Evaluating the Efficacy of Pervistop®, a New Combination Based on EGCG, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 and Hyaluronic Acid on Patients with Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Persistent Infections and Cervical Lesions: A Pilot Study”
by Cesare Aragona, Maria Salomè Bezerra Espinola, Gabriele Bilotta, Giuseppina Porcaro and Marco Calcagno
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(6), 2171; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12062171
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/6/2171
2. “Non-Pharmacological Pain Management in Labor: A Systematic Review”
by Wassan Nori, Mustafa Ali Kassim Kassim, Zeena Raad Helmi, Alexandru Cosmin Pantazi, Dragos Brezeanu, Ana Maria Brezeanu, Roxana Cleopatra Penciu and Lucian Serbanescu
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(23), 7203; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12237203
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/23/7203
3. “Do GLP-1 Analogs Have a Place in the Treatment of PCOS? New Insights and Promising Therapies”
by Aleksandra Szczesnowicz, Anna Szeliga, Olga Niwczyk, Gregory Bala and Blazej Meczekalski
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(18), 5915; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12185915
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/18/5915
4. “Understanding Psychological Symptoms of Endometriosis from a Research Domain Criteria Perspective”
by Katharina van Stein, Kathrin Schubert, Beate Ditzen and Cornelia Weise
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(12), 4056; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12124056
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/12/4056
5. “Cannabis and Endometriosis: The Roles of the Gut Microbiota and the Endocannabinoid System”
by Toobah Farooqi, Deep Jyoti Bhuyan, Mitchell Low, Justin Sinclair, Mathew Leonardi and Mike Armour
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(22), 7071; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12227071
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/22/7071
6. “Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Etiology, Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Management. Fresh Look into a Full Box”
by Akbayan Turesheva, Gulzhanat Aimagambetova, Talshyn Ukybassova, Aizada Marat, Perizat Kanabekova, Lyazzat Kaldygulova, Ainur Amanzholkyzy, Svetlana Ryzhkova, Anastassiya Nogay, Zaituna Khamidullina et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(12), 4074; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12124074
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/12/4074
7. “Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Antagonists—A New Hope in Endometriosis Treatment?”
by Anna Maria Rzewuska, Monika Żybowska, Ilona Sajkiewicz, Izabela Spiechowicz, Klaudia Żak, Monika Abramiuk, Krzysztof Kułak and Rafał Tarkowski
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(3), 1008; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12031008
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/3/1008
8. “Recent Advances in the Prevention and Screening of Preeclampsia”
by Balázs Mészáros, Zoltán Kukor and Sándor Valent
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(18), 6020; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12186020
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/18/6020
9. “Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Management of Obstetric Antiphospholipid Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review”
by Jaume Alijotas-Reig, Enrique Esteve-Valverde, Ariadna Anunciación-Llunell, Joana Marques-Soares, Josep Pardos-Gea and Francesc Miró-Mur
J. Clin. Med. 2022, 11(3), 675; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11030675
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/3/675
10. “PCOS in Adolescents—Ongoing Riddles in Diagnosis and Treatment”
by Blazej Meczekalski, Olga Niwczyk, Anna Kostrzak, Marzena Maciejewska-Jeske, Gregory Bala and Anna Szeliga
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(3), 1221; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12031221
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/3/1221
11. “Diaphragmatic Endometriosis—A Single-Center Retrospective Analysis of the Patients’ Demographics, Symptomatology, and Long-Term Treatment Outcomes”
by Antoine Naem, Argyrios Andrikos, Alin Stefan Constantin, Michael Khamou, Dimitrios Andrikos, Antonio Simone Laganà, Rudy Leon De Wilde and Harald Krentel
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(20), 6455; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12206455
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/20/6455
12. “Surgical Management of Ovarian Endometrioma: Impact on Ovarian Reserve Parameters and Reproductive Outcomes”
by Angelos Daniilidis, Georgios Grigoriadis, Dimitrios Rafail Kalaitzopoulos, Stefano Angioni, Üzeyir Kalkan, Adrien Crestani, Benjamin Merlot and Horace Roman
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(16), 5324; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12165324
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/16/5324
13. “Three Types of Endometriosis: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Treatment. State of the Art”
by Ludovica Imperiale, Michelle Nisolle, Jean-Christophe Noël and Maxime Fastrez
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(3), 994; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12030994
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/3/994
14. “Radiofrequency Ablation for Adenomyosis”
by Ioannis Dedes, Georgios Kolovos, Arrigo Fruscalzo, David Toub, Cloé Vaineau, Susanne Lanz, Sara Imboden, Anis Feki and Michael D. Mueller
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(9), 3069; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12093069
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/9/3069
15. “Concomitant Autoimmunity in Endometriosis Impairs Endometrium–Embryo Crosstalk at the Implantation Site: A Multicenter Case-Control Study”
by Noemi Salmeri, Gianluca Gennarelli, Valeria Stella Vanni, Stefano Ferrari, Alessandro Ruffa, Patrizia Rovere-Querini, Luca Pagliardini, Massimo Candiani and Enrico Papaleo
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(10), 3557; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12103557
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/10/3557
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“New Advances in Prenatal Diagnosis and Newborn Screening”
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“Clinical Risks and Perinatal Outcomes in Pregnancy and Childbirth”
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“Prevention and Treatment for Pelvic and Relative Diseases”
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“Clinical Updates on Maternal Fetal Medicine”
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“New Challenges and Perspectives in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome”
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“Advances in Gynecological Diseases”
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You are invited to view and submit relevant papers to the Journal of Clinical Medicine at the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm.
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