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6 December 2024
MDPI INSIGHTS: The CEO's Letter #18 - MDPI UK, Basel Job Fair, CETEF'24

Welcome to the MDPI Insights: The CEO's Letter.

In these monthly letters, I will showcase two key aspects of our work at MDPI: our commitment to empowering researchers and our determination to facilitating open scientific exchange.


Opening Thoughts

MDPI’s First UK Summit Held in Manchester

On 29 November, we hosted our first annual MDPI UK Summit, bringing together over 30 Chief Editors and Editorial Board Members (EBMs) to discuss MDPI’s mission, achievements, and collaborations in the UK.

Throughout the day we had talks from several members of MDPI, roundtable discussions on the peer-review process and upholding research integrity, and an engaging presentation from the Editor-in-Chief (EiC) of MDPI journal Mathematics, Francisco Chiclana, about his involvement with the Research Excellence Framework.

“This was a great first summit for MDPI UK and received excellent feedback”

 In the following I highlight some of the sessions and the discussion topics covered in each session.

Session 1: Opening Speech and Introduction to MDPI

I shared an overview of MDPI’s mission, achievements, and commitment to quality. The Q&A touched on key topics such as perception and reputation management, expanding our arts and humanities portfolio, and funding challenges for open access (OA) in the UK.

A takeaway from this session was that in 2025, we will circulate a mini annual report to all editors, helping them understand MDPI’s mission and achievements beyond the context of their specific journals.

Session 2: MDPI and the Research Excellence Framework (REF)
Prof. Francisco Chiclana (EiC of Mathematics) highlighted MDPI’s role in REF, its purpose, and future directions.

Session 3: Editorial Process, Ethics, and Research Integrity
Dr. Giulia Stefenelli presented on the various editorial roles and responsibilities, quality metrics, and procedures for dealing with misconduct. The Q&A centred on AI in publishing, institutional roles in research integrity, and better data management practices.

Session 4: Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP)
Becky Castellon presented on IOAP benefits, including MDPI’s partnership with JISC, which includes more than 60 UK institutions, and highlighted the advantages of pure OA over transformative agreements.

Session 5: Round Table Discussion
Colleagues from our MDPI Manchester office Jaime Anderson and Dr. Michael O’Sullivan, along with colleagues from our Basel office Damaris Critchlow and Giulia Stefenelli, discussed innovations in peer review, challenges in maintaining scientific integrity, and future solutions.

Session 6: MDPI PR and the Voice of the Customer
I recapped our customer satisfaction drivers, including speed and editorial support. I also spoke about tackling misinformation about OA and MDPI in general, and outlined a way forward for us all to participate in advocating for open science.

This was a great first summit for MDPI UK and received excellent feedback from our EiCs, SEiCs, and EBMs. A BIG thank-you to our Manchester team (pictured below) and everyone else involved in organizing this event. Their hard work and dedication are much appreciated!

Impactful Research

MDPI and UK Publications

The UK is an important market for MDPI, ranking ninth in total submissions to MDPI and eighth in total MDPI publications, with over 72,200 publications to date. As at October 2024, there were more than 3,600 EBMs from the UK, 48% of whom have an H-index above 26. We also have 46 EiCs, and 63 SEiCs in the UK, some of whom joined us in Manchester for the UK Summit.

The UK is a strong advocate of OA publishing, with nearly three quarters of all articles in 2023 published on open access platforms. The country enjoys a large academic market, producing high-quality papers, and is home to some of the world’s top universities. Among MDPI’s 825 IOAP agreements, over 60 of these are in the UK, facilitated through our partnership with JISC.

“The UK is a strong advocate of OA publishing”

 Visit to MDPI’s Manchester Office

Last week, I visited our Manchester office to see the expanding office space, connect with our staff, and present at the MDPI UK Summit held in Manchester.

Throughout the day, I met with various teams to better understand their work and discuss their future development plans in greater depth. Hearing from group leads about the progress we have made and the challenges we face offered many valuable insights. I also had the chance to connect personally with members of the content team. It’s great to see how this young and ambitious team is coming together.

I also took the opportunity to address the entire office about the role of MDPI UK within the wider company. During this session, I answered questions about growth and public relations initiatives. Giulia Stefenelli joined us to address questions about the role of AI in MDPI’s future.

Jaime Anderson (Office Manager) and the Manchester team have done a great job of growing the office since its establishment in 2019. Today, it has around 150 staff members across various departments, including English editing, editorial services, marketing and communications, and IOAP. The team is highly active in local marketing initiatives, such as author training sessions, scholar visits, and conferences.

For more information and updates on our Manchester office, follow MDPI UK on LinkedIn.

Inside MDPI

Basel Job Fair

In November, the HR team from our Basel office connected with over 300 young professionals at the Basel Job Fair 2024. This is my biased opinion, of course, but we had the best branded booth and merchandise, which drew a lot of attention from young talent wanting to learn about current and future job opportunities at MDPI.

Our HR team also helped review CVs on the spot, providing advice on how to improve them and making a positive impression on the future workforce in Basel.

This is a reminder that MDPI is not only focused on supporting young researchers but that we also recruit and develop young talent. We have seen MDPI HR do this really well throughout all of our offices, from Asia Pacific to Europe and North America.

HR plays an important role in our growing company, helping us meet our recruitment targets as well as providing support for local teams, guidance on management and best practices, a safe space for employees, and brand recognition for MDPI, among many other things.

“MDPI is not only focused on supporting young researchers: we also recruit and develop young talent”

This is a quick appreciation post to all HR staff working to support MDPI and our colleagues, cultivating talent and supporting careers at every stage. Thanks HR staff, keep up the great work!

Coming Together for Science

Pharmaceuticals 2024 – Recent Advances in Pharmaceutical Sciences Towards a Healthy Life (The 20th Anniversary)

I am pleased to share that the Pharmaceuticals 2024 – Recent Advances in Pharmaceutical Sciences Towards a Healthy Life took place from 27 to 29 November 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. It was chaired by Prof. Dr. Amelia Pilar Rauter from the Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal; Dr. Alfredo Berzal Herranz from Instituto de Parasitología y Biomedicina López-Neyra (IPBLN) CSIC, Spain; and Prof. Dr. Mary Jane Meegan from Trinity College Dublin, Ireland.

The conference took place in Casa Convalescència, a part of the Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site. The three-day event included three plenary sessions and eight invited speakers, from eight countries, and 29 selected talks. Of the presentations on site, there were 32 posters and 29 oral presentations.

The main goal of the ‘Pharmaceuticals 2024’ international conference was to cover the newest technologies and research areas including medicinal chemistry, natural products, organic synthesis, radiopharmaceuticals, pharmacology, toxicology, and biomolecular and glycosciences, in a meeting that brought together experts to present their latest findings on combatting infection, inflammation, pain, and neurodegeneration, to mention just a few of the topics that were discussed.

“The main goal of ‘Pharmaceuticals 2024’ was to cover the newest technologies and research areas”

20th Anniversary of Pharmaceuticals

The year 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of Pharmaceuticals – a journal dedicated to medicinal chemistry and related drug sciences, which is published monthly online by MDPI. To honour this milestone, we are reflecting on our past accomplishments and embarking on an exciting new chapter. This celebration is also one of the reasons why we organized the conference Pharmaceuticals 2024. With an Impact Factor of 4.3 and a CiteScore of 6.1, the journal is covered in Scopus, SCIE (Web of Science), PubMed, PMC, Embase, CAPlus/SciFinder, and other databases. Pharmaceuticals has published over 6,000 papers from more than 37,000 authors. More than 10,000 reviewers have reviewed for it at least once.

20th Anniversary of Pharmaceuticals: The Video

This video captures the experiences of the conference chairs, honorary guests and committee members of the conference.

 

Thank you to our partnering societies

A special thank-you is due to our partnering societies the Spanish Society Of Medicinal Chemistry (SEQT) and the Spanish Society For Biochemistry And Molecular Biology (SEBBM) for their support of the Pharmaceuticals 2024 conference. I am also pleased to report that we presented two awards, sponsored by the journal Pharmaceuticals, including the Best Presentation Award and the Best Oral Presentation Award, recognizing the contributions of our participants.

Closing Thoughts

Presenting at the 4th Central European Technology Forum

I visited Krakow, Poland in November to participate in the 4th Central European Technology Forum (CETEF’24), which took place on 18 and 19 November.

CETEF is an international conference that has been jointly organized since 2014 by the Polish Chamber of Commerce for Advanced Technologies (IZTECH) and the Polish Federation of Engineering Associations, with the support of the European Parliament and the European Commission, in cooperation with universities, research institutes and the high-tech industry. The 2024 event focused on presentation to advance the European science and technology agenda for 2025–2030.

MDPI participated as a key publishing sponsor. We had an exhibition booth and held two key presentations during the conference. On Monday, I presented MDPI’s vision, purpose, and achievements.

On Tuesday, Dr. Giulia Stefenelli shared how MDPI supports advancements in high technology and energy transition, highlighting our portfolio, services, tools and initiatives for promoting progress and interdisciplinary collaboration.

We received positive feedback from scientists and government representatives in attendance.

A big thank-you goes to our colleagues from the Krakow office for their support in organizing our participation and managing the MDPI booth.

Special thanks are owing to Weronika Gorka-Kumik, Igor Matic, Vincent Di, Agnieszka Rydz, Ksenia Shubenkova, Anna Krakowka and Klaudia Kasprowicz.

Below is a photo with the President of the Polish Chamber of Commerce conference (centre), along with MDPI colleagues Giulia Stefenelli, Weronika Gorka-Kumik, and Igor Matic (left to right).

“This year’s event focused on ideas and proposals to advance the European science and technology agenda for 2025–2030”

Stefan Tochev
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG

4 December 2024
685 MDPI Editors Named Highly Cited Researchers in 2024


We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the 685 Editorial Board Members of our journals – from 39 different countries and territories – who have been recognized as Highly Cited Researchers for 2024 by Clarivate. This distinction highlights their exceptional scientific achievements and significant contributions, which transcend academic boundaries to advance global knowledge, sustainability, security, and well-being.

Clarivate's annual Highly Cited Researcher™ list identifies the most influential scientists of the past decade, whose work has had a profound and widespread impact across various scientific and social science disciplines. Their impactful papers rank among the top 1% by citations in one or more of the 21 fields analyzed within the "Essential Science Indicators," marking them as leaders in their respective domains.

"Highly Cited Researchers have demonstrated significant and broad influence in their field(s) of research," according to Clarivate. In 2024, a total of 6,886 Highly Cited Researcher designations were awarded to 6,636 individuals.

The following is a list of MDPI's Editorial Board Members named Highly Cited Researchers in 2024. We congratulate them for their achievement and their contributions to advancing knowledge in their respective fields.


Abate, Antonio
Abbate, Antonio
Aguilera, Ruth V.
Ahmed, Warish
Ahn, Myung-Ju
Ambretti, Simone
Anasori, Babak
Andersson, Dan I.
Annabi, Nasim
Antinori, Spinello
Arbabi, Amir
Ariga, Katsuhiko
Astruc, Didier
Bajpai, Vivek K.
Balaj, Leonora
Balsamo, Gianpaolo
Bando, Yoshio
Banks, William A.
Barnes, Peter J.
Barnholtz-Sloan, Jill S.
Barros, Lillian
Bashir, Ali Kashif
Basit, Abdul W.
Bassetti, Matteo
Batley, Jacqueline
Battino, Maurizio
Benediktsson, Jon Atli
Bjarnsholt, Thomas
Blaschke, Thomas
Blay, Jean-Yves
Blumwald, Eduardo
Blunt, John W.
Bonomo, Robert A.
Bourke, Paula
Boyd, Robert W.
Boyer, Cyrille
Bruyere, Olivier
Bu, Wenbo
Bush, Ashley I.
Byrd, John C.
Cabeza, Luisa F.
Cai, Baoping
Cai, Lei
Cai, Xingjuan
Cambria, Erik
Cao, Guozhong
Cao, Xingzhong
Carvalho, Andre F.
Chan, Jasper Fuk-Woo
Chan, Timothy A.
Chao, Dongliang
Chen, Bin
Chen, Bo
Chen, Chaoji
Chen, Fahu
Chen, Hualan
Chen, Jun
Chen, Kunsong
Chen, Lidong
Chen, Lingxin
Chen, Mou
Chen, Peng
Chen, Qianwang
Chen, Shaowei
Chen, Shuai
Chen, Shuangming
Chen, Xiangyu
Chen, Xiao
Chen, Xiaobo
Chen, Xu
Chen, Yimin
Chen, Yulin
Cheng, Gong
Cheng, Huanyu
Cheng, Laifei
Cheng, Qiang
Chiclana, Francisco
Choi, Wonyong
Choi, Young Hae
Chowdhary, Anuradha
Clevers, Hans
Collins, Maurice N.
Cortes, Javier
Cortes, Jorge
Cottin, Vincent
Creutzig, Felix
Crommie, Michael F.
Cuadrado, Antonio
Cui, Yi
Dai, Hongjie
Dai, Shifeng
Daiber, Andreas
Davis, Steven J.
Davis, Thomas P.
Dawson, Ted M.
de Vries, Rory D.
de Vries, Wim
Deng, Xiangzheng
Desneux, Nicolas
Ding, Aijun
Ding, Jianxun
Dokmeci, Mehmet Remzi
Dolgui, Alexandre
Dou, Shi Xue
Dragicevic, Tomislav
Du, Bo
Du, Qian
Du, Yonghua
Duan, Xidong
Dufresne, Alain
Dummer, Reinhard
Ebi, Kristie L.
Edwards, David
Enjuanes, Luis
Fabbro, Doriano
Facchetti, Antonio
Fan, Junliang
Fan, Kelong
Fan, Xiulin
Fang, Chuanglin
Fang, Jingyun
Fang, Yongjin
Fasano, Alessio
Felser, Claudia
Feng, Xuning
Ferdinandy, Péter
Filippi, Massimo
Flavian, Carlos
Fortino, Giancarlo
Fowler, Michael
Franceschi, Claudio
Fu, Gengtao
Fu, Yongshuo
Fujita, Hamido
Gagaoua, Mohammed
Gai, Francesco
Gaisford, Simon
Galano, Annia
Galluzzi, Lorenzo
Galvano, Fabio
Gao, Huijun
Gao, Huile
Gao, Junkuo
Gao, Peng
Garbe, Claus
Garcia, Hermenegildo
Gasbarrini, Antonio
Genevet, Patrice
Geng, Yong
Gerdts, Gunnar
Geschwind, Daniel H.
Ghaffari, Roozbeh
Ghamisi, Pedram
Giampieri, Francesca
Gobbetti, Marco
Godos, Justyna
Gogotsi, Yury
Golding, Nick
Gong, Jinlong
Gong, Peng
Gotor, Cecilia
Govindan, Kannan
Grancini, Giulia
Grant, William B.
Graus, Francesc
Green, Douglas R.
Greenberg, Dan
Grigoriev, Igor
Grosso, Giuseppe
Gu, Zhanjun
Guan, Cao
Gueimonde, Miguel
Gui, Guan
Guo, Hengyu
Guo, Jianping
Guo, Jinghua
Guo, Song
Guo, Zaiping
Gutzmer, Ralf
Győrffy, Balázs
Haase, Dagmar
Hagger, Martin S.
Han, Buxing
Han, Fudong
Han, Heesup
Hanes, Justin
Hao, Junnan
He, Bao-Jie
He, Chi
He, Debiao
He, Hongwen
He, Jiaqing
He, Jr-Hau
He, Ping
He, Xiangming
He, Xijun
He, Zhili
Heinrich, Michael
Heneka, Michael Thomas
Henry, Brandon Michael
Herrera, Francisco
Herrera-Estrella, Luis
Hilal, Nidal
Hong, Danfeng
Hossain, Ekram
Hu, Enyuan
Hu, Jin-Song
Hu, Wenbin
Hu, Xiaosong
Huang, Bo
Huang, Haitao
Huang, Hongwei
Huang, Jianping
Huang, Qing
Huang, Yan
Huang, Yu
Hubacek, Klaus
Hwang, Jinsoo
Italiano, Antoine
Iwata, Hiroji
Izzo, Angelo A.
Jaiswal, Amit K.
Jankovic, Joseph
Jelezko, Fedor
Jeon, Byong-Hun
Ji, Jian
Ji, Xiaobo
Ji, Xiaoyuan
Jiang, Lei

Jiang, Lianzhou
Jiang, Shibo
Jiang, Yuji
Jiang, Yuyan
Jiang, Zhongyi
Jiao, Licheng
Jin, Hailing
Jin, Yuanxiang
Jin, Zhengyu
Jin, Zhong
Jing, Qingshen
Kalantar-zadeh, Kourosh
Kamal, Mohammad Amjad
Kaneti, Yusuf Valentino
Kang, Xudong
Kang, Zhenhui
Karagiannidis, George K.
Karki, Rajendra
Karniadakis, George Em
Kataoka, Kazunori
Katritch, Vsevolod
Kawi, Sibudjing
Kepp, Oliver
Khademhosseini, Ali
Kiessling, Fabian
Kim, Jong Seung
Kim, Jong-Hoon
Kim, Sung-Bae
Kim, Sunghwan
Kirkwood, John M.
Kivshar, Yuri
Klein, Christian
Klenk, Hans-Peter
Koh, Lenny
Kong, Baohua
Krause, Robert
Kroemer, Guido
Kudo, Masatoshi
Kumar, Anil
Kumar, Prashant
Kumar, Sudhir
Kurths, Juergen
Kurzrock, Razelle
Kyrpides, Nikos C.
La Vecchia, Carlo
Lam, Tommy Tsan-Yuk
Lan, Ke
Lancellotti, Patrizio
Landi, Francesco
Landi, Marco
Lavie, Carl J.
Lee, Chengkuo
Lee, Jin-Wook
Lee, Pooi See
Lehmann, Johannes
Lei, Yaguo
Li, Bing
Li, Chunzhong
Li, Dawei
Li, Dongfang
Li, Dongsheng
Li, Jingchao
Li, Jing-Feng
Li, Jinghong
Li, Linlin
Li, Meng
Li, Neng
Li, Ning
Li, Shutao
Li, Xiang
Li, Xuecao
Li, Yaping
Li, Yat
Li, Yong
Li, Yonghui
Li, Yurui
Liang, Hanfeng
Liang, Shuquan
Lin, Jun
Lin, Yi
Lin, Yuehe
Lippi, Giuseppe
Liu, Chengmei
Liu, Feng
Liu, Hong
Liu, Hongyu
Liu, Jian-Kui (Jack)
Liu, Meilin
Liu, Min
Liu, Shujuan
Liu, Xianhu
Liu, Xiaoping
Liu, Xuejun
Liu, Yu
Loh, Xian Jun
Long, Guankui
Long, Hualou
Long, Ying
Lu, Jianquan
Lu, Junling
Lu, Nanshu
Lu, Shun
Lu, Yingying
Lugato, Emanuele
Lund, Henrik
Luo, Jie
Luo, Jingshan
Luo, Yangchao
Luo, Zisheng
Lutolf, Matthias P.
Lv, Wei
Lyons, Timothy W.
Ma, Chao
Ma, Tianyi
Ma, Yanming
Mahmood, Nasir
Mahmoudi, Morteza
Mandalà, Mario
Mao, Jianfeng
Mao, Like
Martin-Belloso, Olga
Martinez, Luis
Mateos, Maria Victoria
Mathiesen, Brian Vad
Matyjaszewski, Krzysztof
McCauley, Darren
Mei, Lin
Melenhorst, Jan Joseph
Melero, Ignacio
Meyerholz, David K.
Miao, Song
Miroshnichenko, Andrey E.
Mittler, Ron
Montagne, Axel
Moreau, Philippe
Mu, Shichun
Muhammad, Khan
Mulligan, Mark J.
Mumtaz, Shahid
Nauen, Ralf
Nemeroff, Charles B.
Niaura, Raymond S.
Nussinov, Ruth
Oganov, Artem R.
Oh, Deog Hwan
O'Reilly, Eileen M.
Ouyang, Minggao
Ozcan, Aydogan
Pacher, Pal
Pan, Anlian
Pan, Anqiang
Pan, Caofeng
Pan, Genxing
Pan, Xiaoqing
Parati, Gianfranco
Peng, Qiang
Peng, Qing
Peng, Shushi
Perlin, David S.
Perlman, Stanley
Petruzzelli, Antonio Messeni
Peyrin-Biroulet, Laurent
Pitt, Bertram
Pöhlmann, Stefan
Polasky, Stephen
Pommier, Yves
Poor, H. Vincent
Portincasa, Piero
Potenza, Marc N.
Prinsep, Michele R.
Pu, Hongbin
Pu, Kanyi
Putnik, Predrag
Qi, Jianping
Qiang, Yujie
Qin, Yuanwei
Qiu, Jieshan
Qu, Xiaogang
Ragauskas, Arthur J.
Ramkissoon, Haywantee
Ran, Jingrun
Rao, Zhonghao
Ren, Jinsong
Rengel, Zed
Rezania, Shahabaldin
Rho, Junsuk
Riahi, Keywan
Ribeiro-Soriano, Domingo
Richardson, Paul G.
Rignot, Eric
Robert, Caroline
Rocca, Maria A.
Rodriguez-Manas, Leocadio
Rojas, Orlando J.
Rojo, Teofilo
Rossolini, Gian Maria
Saad, Walid
Saif, Linda J.
Saliba, Michael
Sander, Chris
Saso, Luciano
Scaldaferri, Franco
Schafer, Alexandra
Schatzberg, Alan F.
Schwab, Matthias
Scolyer, Richard A.
Scorrano, Luca
Scott, Stuart A.
Serruys, Patrick W.
Shao, Minhua
Shao, Shuai
Shao, Zongping
Shen, Guozhen
Shen, Liyin
Shen, Zexiang
Shi, Kai
Shi, Pei-Yong
Shi, Peng
Shi, Yi
Shin, Hyeon Suk
Shin, Su Ryon
Siano, Pierluigi
Simões, Manuel
Simpson, Richard J.
Sing, Swee Leong
Singh, Vijay P.
Skouta, Rachid
Smagghe, Guy

Song, Jibin
Song, Yanlin
Sood, Anil K.
Souto, Eliana B.
Speiser, Daniel E.
Stadler, Marc
Stephanopoulos, Gregory
Sternberg, Cora N.
Stoumpos, Constantinos C.
Su, Chao
Su, Dong
Sun, Cuixia
Sun, Fengchun
Sun, Guangyong
Sun, Jian
Sun, Litao
Sun, Xian
Sun, Zaicheng
Sun, Zhipei
Sureda, Antoni
Svenning, Jens-Christian
Tan, Chaoliang
Tang, Ben Zhong
Tang, Chuan-He
Tang, Chuyang
Tang, Dianping
Tang, Yawen
Tang, Yongbing
Tanzi, Rudolph E.
Tao, Yang
Teichmann, Sarah
Telenti, Amalio
Tian, He
Tian, He
Timsit, Jean-Francois
Tohge, Takayuki
Tran, Lam-Son Phan
Tress, Wolfgang
Trivedi, Pankaj
Tsao, Rong
Tsuda, Kenichi
Tukker, Arnold
Tung, Chen-Ho
van der Werf, Guido
Van Mierlo, Joeri
Vandenbroucke, Roosmarijn E.
Varsani, Arvind
Vatanen, Tommi
Verbeke, Kristin
Verpoorte, Robert
Vieta, Eduard
Vincent, Jean-Louis
Vinu, Ajayan
Vita, Antonio
Wagner, Wolfgang
Walters, William
Wan, Jiafu
Wanek, Wolfgang
Wang, Chunsheng
Wang, Dawei
Wang, Dongdong
Wang, Fang
Wang, Fayuan
Wang, Gongming
Wang, Guoxiu
Wang, Haihui
Wang, Huanting
Wang, John
Wang, Joseph
Wang, Lianzhou
Wang, Lihui
Wang, Qi
Wang, Qingsong
Wang, Rui
Wang, Shaojian
Wang, Sibo
Wang, Tao
Wang, Wenguan
Wang, Yanbo
Wang, Yong
Wang, Yonghong
Wang, Yu
Wang, Zhiyu
Wang, Zhong Lin
Wang, Zhongrui
Wang, Zifa
Wang, Ziyun
Wang, Zuankai
Wedzicha, Jadwiga
Wei, Haotong
Wei, Leyi
Wei, Mingyang
Wei, Zhixiang
Wei, Zhongbao
Weiskirchen, Ralf
Weissleder, Ralph
Wen, Guanghui
Wenwu, Yu
Wesemael, Bas van
Witlox, Frank
Wu, Di
Wu, Haijun
Wu, Hao
Wu, Hao Bin
Wu, Jianzhong
Wu, Lifeng
Wu, Qinglin
Wu, Shuilin
Wu, Tom
Wu, Yongning
Wu, Yongzhen
Wu, Yuping
Wu, Zheng-Guang
Wu, Zhong-Shuai
Xia, Jianguo (Jeff)
Xia, Xinhui
Xia, Xiufang
Xia, Yongyao
Xia, Zhiguo
Xiang, Quanjun
Xin, Sen
Xing, Wei
Xiong, Rui
Xu, Jianping
Xu, Li Da
Xu, Ping
Xu, Wu
Xu, Xiaomin
Xu, Xiaopeng
Xu, Zhenjiang Zech
Yan, Chong
Yan, Jun
Yan, Qingyu
Yang, Chenguang
Yang, Hongshun
Yang, Jianping
Yang, Shihe
Yang, Wei
Yang, Xin-She
Yang, Xinsong
Yang, Yongqing
Yang, Yun-Gui
Yao, Yonggang
Ye, Jun
Yin, Shen
Yin, Shou-Wei
Yin, Yulong
Yin, Zongyou
Yokoya, Naoto
Young, Allan H.
Yu, Bin
Yu, Guihua
Yu, Minghao
Yu, Shu-Hong
Yuan, Qiangqiang
Yuan, Yifei
Yue, Dong
Yue, Wenze
Zeadally, Sherali
Zeng, Xiaoxiong
Zhai, Guangtao
Zhai, Tianyou
Zhang, Anna Jinxia
Zhang, Bin
Zhang, Fang
Zhang, Fucang
Zhang, Fusuo
Zhang, Guangyu
Zhang, Guoqing
Zhang, Hengjie
Zhang, Jian
Zhang, Kai
Zhang, Lefei
Zhang, Liangpei
Zhang, Linqi
Zhang, Qiaobao
Zhang, Shanqing
Zhang, Shaoqing
Zhang, Shujun
Zhang, Tierui
Zhang, Wenjun
Zhang, Xian-Ming
Zhang, Xiaodong
Zhang, Xiaoling
Zhang, Yi-Zhou
Zhang, Yong-Wei
Zhang, Yu Shrike
Zhang, Yu-Dong
Zhang, Yue-Jun
Zhang, Yuelin
Zhang, Zhien
Zhao, Biao
Zhao, Guochun
Zhao, Jie
Zhao, Kangning
Zhao, Li-Dong
Zhao, Qing
Zhao, Yi
Zhavoronkov, Alex
Zheng, Hao
Zheng, Weitao
Zheng, Yufeng
Zhong, Cheng
Zhong, Yanfei
Zhou, Di
Zhou, Feng
Zhou, Jizhong
Zhou, Kun
Zhou, Lei
Zhou, Liang
Zhou, Peng
Zhou, Weijia
Zhou, Weiqi
Zhou, Yanhong
Zhou, Yuyu
Zhou, Zhigang
Zhu, Chengzhou
Zhu, Hongwei
Zhu, Junfa
Zhu, Jun-Jie
Zhu, Yongfa
Zhu, Zhe
Zhuang, Xiaodong
Zipfel, Stephan
Zou, Guoqiang
Zou, Ruqiang
Zoulim, Fabien
Zuo, Chao

27 November 2024
Meet Us at The Xiamen Symposium on Marine Environmental Sciences 2025 (XMAS 2025), 14–17 January 2025, Xiamen, China


Conference: The Xiamen Symposium on Marine Environmental Sciences 2025 (XMAS 2025)
Date: 14–17 January 2025
Location: Xiamen, China

MDPI will be attending XMAS 2025, which will be held from 14 to 17 January 2025 in Xiamen, China.

XMAS started in 2014 and has grown into one of the largest marine science conferences in Asia, aiming to exchange research interests in the global and regional oceans. The symposium will include interdisciplinary, cutting-edge sessions covering physical, chemical, and biological oceanography and marine toxicology. In addition, workshops on emerging topics in marine environmental science, such as ocean carbon removal, ocean governance and sustainability, ocean economy, ocean education and outreach, as well as a special session on women in science and mentoring future scientists, will be held to promote interdisciplinary research in marine environmental science and lay the foundation for training the next generation of marine scientists.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:

If you plan to attend the conference, we encourage you to visit our booth and speak to our representatives. We are eager to meet you in person and assist you with any queries that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the official website: https://melmeeting.xmu.edu.cn/xmas/.

5 November 2024
MDPI INSIGHTS: The CEO's Letter #17 - OA Week, Basel Open Day, Beijing Graphene Forum

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

Open Access Week: Forging the Future of Open Access through Global Reach and Collaboration

From 21 to 27 October, we celebrated International Open Access Week (OAW), highlighting the importance of making research accessible to everyone. This campaign reinforced our commitment to advancing open access (OA) and showcased how we are helping research communities worldwide adopt OA as their standard.

 

“OA publishing is now a cornerstone of global research”

Throughout the week, we featured MDPI’s efforts to support quality open research through blog posts on topics such as how Research Integrity Promotes OA Practices, our Preprints.org platform, and supporting societies with different OA models. These initiatives capture our commitment to making research more inclusive and accessible to all.

OA publishing is now a cornerstone of global research, with more researchers choosing OA over traditional paywalled models, and embracing new, community-driven models.

Benefits of Open Access and Open Research

  • Accelerated Discoveries: OA speeds up scientific progress by allowing immediate access to findings, enabling researchers to build on each other’s work faster.
  • Community-Led Innovation: Open research empowers communities to manage their own platforms, creating collaboration and shared knowledge.
  • Increased Visibility: OA broadens the reach of your research, leading to greater recognition, collaboration, and impact.
  • Cross-Disciplinary Connections: By removing financial and geographical barriers, OA unites diverse fields, sparking innovation across disciplines.

MDPI Singapore Celebrates Open Access Week

MDPI Singapore also hosted its first-ever OAW event at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre, bringing together academics, researchers, and students to discuss the future of open scholarship. Conversations focused on the potential of new publishing models, alternative funding strategies, and the importance of communicating research to wider audiences.

As OA evolves, MDPI remains a committed partner in advancing open science and creating a transparent, inclusive research environment. For a full recap of the week’s highlights and resources, visit our campaign page.

Impactful Research

MDPI Connection to Nobel-Winning Protein Research

David Baker, an American biochemist, and Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper, two scientists from Google DeepMind, have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their groundbreaking advancements in better understanding the structure of proteins, the molecular engines of life’s processes.

One half of the prize was awarded to Professor David Baker from the University of Washington for his development of revolutionary protein design software enabling the creation of novel proteins for vaccines, nanomaterials, and sensors. Prof. Baker co-authored a 2016 paper in MDPI’s Toxins journal on protein-based therapeutics.

Meanwhile, DeepMind’s Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper received recognition for AlphaFold, the AI model that predicts protein structures from amino acid sequences, fulfilling a long-held scientific dream.

“We congratulate this year’s Nobel laureates for their groundbreaking contributions to the study of life”

 Nobel Prize Laureates Entrust MDPI with Their Research

As at October 2024, 45 Nobel laureates had contributed to more than 115 articles across

35 MDPI journals. The privilege of hosting the research of such contributors, who significantly influence the open access movement, resonates deeply with our editorial teams.

We are proud to list the names of Pierre Agostini, Hiroshi Amano, Werner Arber, Aaron Ciechanover, Robert H. Grubbs, Oliver Hart, Gerard ‘t Hooft, Michael Houghton, Harald zur Hausen, Katalin Karikó, Jean-Marie Lehn, Gérard Mourou, Ferid Murad, Shuji Nakamura, William Nordhaus, Kostya S. Novoselov, Giorgio Parisi, Charles M. Rice, Alvin E. Roth, Donna Strickland, K. Barry Sharpless, George F. Smoot, Anne L’Huillier, Drew Weissman, Kurt Wüthrich, Ada Yonath, Tomas Lindahl, Thomas C. Südhof, Stanley B. Prusiner, Roger Kornberg, Robert F. Engle, Richard J. Roberts, Ōmura Satoshi, Kenneth J. Arrow, John B. Goodenough, Jennifer Doudna, Hamilton Othanel Smith, Eric R. Kandel, Carlo Rubbia, Bernard Feringa, Barry J. Marshall, Anthony J. Leggett, Andrew Victor Schally, and David Baker.

Notable MRNA Published in Cells

On 7 October 2024, the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was jointly awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation.

MicroRNAs are proving to be fundamentally important for how organisms develop and function. Some interesting papers about microRNA research are published in the MDPI journal Cells. I invite you browse through the notable papers related to microRNA research in Cells.

Inside MDPI

Basel Open Day

On 21 October, we held the Basel Open Day at our headquarters, welcoming a group of journal Editors-in-Chief (EiC) and Editorial Board Members (EBMs) for a full-day workshop. The event featured presentations and discussions on MDPI’s latest editorial updates, data integrity policies, society collaborations, and local market insights.

The following MDPI journals were represented during the visit: Physics, Journal of Personalized Medicine (JPM), Sci, Remote Sensing, Animals, Cells, Buildings, Histories, Sensors, and International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH).

This was a great opportunity to showcase our new office space while gathering feedback from leading journal stakeholders. To get everyone on the same page, we took 60 minutes for round-table introductions, which helped set a collaborative tone and ground us in MDPI’s mission of disseminating open science.

“This was a great opportunity to gather feedback from leading journal stakeholders”

The general feedback from the day highlighted positive developments around our editorial and ethics policies, as well as areas for improvement, including flexibility regarding reviewer deadlines. There was a genuine appreciation and push for our ongoing efforts to share more about MDPI, including company updates and promoting high-quality research through our blog, announcements, and social media channels, which we have been growing and expanding.

Our Basel Open Day was a positive experience, bringing together key journal stakeholders and gathering insights to guide MDPI’s continued engagement with the academic community. We look forward to hosting future events of this kind and welcoming more scholars to our headquarters in Basel, Switzerland.

Coming Together for Science

ncRNA 2024 Conference in Basel

I am pleased to share that we held Non-coding RNA World 2024: Exploring Mechanisms, Designing Medicines (ICM 2024) in Basel, Switzerland this past 7–9 October.

The three-day event attracted just over 100 attendees, including two Chairs, 10 invited speakers and two keynotes from Prof. Mauro Giacca and Prof. Ling-Ling Chen. Of the presentations on site, there were 35 posters and 44 oral presentations.

The overall feedback was positive, with people enjoying the intimate event and the unique activities offered, including a guided tour around Basel’s Old Town (a must-see for anyone visiting the city) and a memorable conference dinner.

It was cool to see the winners of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine announced during the conference days. This was exciting for attendees, as the winners discovered a new class of RNA molecules (miRNAs). As one invited speaker put it, “It's exciting to be among fellows when something that important for the field is announced.”

“It's exciting to be among fellows when something that important for the field is announced”

Every attendee receives a conference survey, and I’m always pleased to see a high percentage of ‘Very Satisfied’ responses when asked about ‘treatment from conference personnel’. Kudos to our conference team for meeting our attendees’ needs. These events are a great opportunity for us to reach new audiences, as 92% of the respondents had never been to an MDPI conference, so I am thrilled to see us connecting with a new demographic of your researchers in the RNA field.

A special thank-you to our partnering societies The Epigenetics Society, The French Society of Genetics, LS2 / USGEB (Union of Swiss Societies for Experimental Biology), and The RNA Biology Group, as well as to our sponsors New England Biolabs and Arraystar for their support of the ncRNA 2024 conference. I am also pleased to report that we presented two awards, including the Best Presentation Award and two Best Poster Award, recognizing the contributions of our participants.

Upcoming In-Person Event

27–29 November 2024
Pharmaceuticals 2024 – Recent Advances in Pharmaceutical Sciences Towards a Healthy Life
Location: Barcelona, Spain

The discovery of new molecules, their properties, and actions to enhance human health and quality of life.

Find more upcoming MDPI events here.

Closing Thoughts

Beijing Graphene Forum 2024

I am pleased to share that we had a successful time at the Beijing Graphene Forum 2024, which drew around 1,000 attendees, including Konstantin Novoselov (2015 Nobel Prize in Physics) and other high-profile scholars in materials science and chemistry. It was a great opportunity to present MDPI on the big stage, with university presidents from institutions such as Peking University also in attendance.

I had the honour of awarding Prof. Zhongfan Liu, Chairman of the Chemical Science Committee, with a medal and presenting certificates to the members of the Chemical Science Committee; this is an important initiative to help expand MDPI’s journals and influence in China. These are highly respected scholars, and we enjoyed connecting with them over lunch as well.

“This is an important initiative to help expand MDPI’s journals and influence in China”

I also had the chance to speak about MDPI and open access, giving a five-minute speech during the opening ceremony and a 20-minute presentation at the close. MDPI hosted a sub-forum where both academic scholars and MDPI members shared insights, and we engaged with attendees at our MDPI booth.

This was a great opportunity to spotlight MDPI as the main publishing partner for the event, and I was proud to represent us on stage. We also met with scholars to discuss topics such as their publishing needs and institutional policies, open access, impact journals, and IOAP.

Stefan Tochev
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG

30 October 2024
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering Webinar | Advances in Ships and Marine Structures, 19 November 2024


The marine environment is a harsh environment. Extra care is required for marine structures due to fatigue loading, corrosive environment, etc.; otherwise, undesired consequences can occur and cause human life losses, economic losses, and environmental pollution. To minimize such risks and take necessary actions before catastrophic consequences occur, it is important to continuously monitor the health of marine structures by using sensors located at different parts of structures and establishing their “digital twin”. There are various structural health monitoring approaches available for this purpose. In this webinar, a new methodology, known as the inverse finite element method (iFEM), will be presented. The iFEM has various advantages; it is fast and robust, which makes it suitable for real-time monitoring. Moreover, it is not necessary to measure the loads acting on the structure, which may not be an easy task under operational conditions. The iFEM has been utilized for different marine structure types, which will be demonstrated as part of this webinar. In addition, the importance of the location and number of sensors will be highlighted.

While the iFEM is a useful technique for detecting damage in a structure, it is also important to predict how damage can evolve with time. Fracture and failure prediction is a challenging research area. There are various methods available for this purpose, including the well-known finite element (FE) method. The FE method is a powerful technique for the deformation and stress analysis of structures. However, it has various disadvantages in predicting failure due to its mathematical structure. In order to overcome this problem, a new computational technique, peridynamics, has been introduced. Peridynamics is a meshless approach, and it is well suited for predicting crack initiation and propagation in structures subjected to different types of loading and environmental conditions. In this webinar, various applications of peridynamics for marine structures will be demonstrated. Moreover, the homogenization of polycrystalline ice by using peridynamics will be presented. Finally, the utilization of offshore renewable energy for resolving the water scarcity problem will be discussed.

Date: 19 November 2024
Time: 10.00 a.m. CET | 4:00 a.m. EST | 5:00 p.m. CST Asia
Webinar ID: 837 3222 3307
Webinar Announcement:
https://sciforum.net/event/JMSE-16

Register now for free!

Program:

Speaker/Presentation

Time in CET

Time in EST

Prof. Erkan Oterkus
Chair’s Introduction on Digital Twins, Structural Health Monitoring, and iFEM

10:00–10:10 a.m.

4:00–4:10 a.m.

Prof. Selda Oterkus
Application of Peridynamics for Marine Structures

10:10–10:30 a.m.

4:10–4:30 a.m.

Dr. Yakubu Kasimu Galadima
Homogenization of Polycrystalline Ice by Using Peridynamics

10:30–10:50 a.m.

4:30–4:50 a.m.

Prof. Islam Amin
Utilisation of Offshore Renewable Energy for Resolving the Water Scarcity Problem

10:50–11:10 a.m.

4:50–5:10 a.m.

Q&A Session

11:10–11:25 a.m.

5:10–5:25 a.m.

Prof. Erkan Oterkus
Closing of Webinar

11:10–11:25 a.m.

5:10–5:25 a.m.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.

Unable to attend? Register anyway and we will inform you when the recording of this event is available.

Webinar Chair and Keynote Speakers:

  • Prof. Erkan Oterkus (Chair), Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom;
  • Prof. Selda Oterkus, Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom;
  • Dr. Yakubu Kasimu Galadima, Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom;
  • Prof. Islam Amin, Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering, University of Port Said, Port Said, Egypt.

Relevant Special Issue:
Advances in Ships and Marine Structures
Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Erkan Oterkus
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 February 2025

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 ([email protected]) if you would like to create more new journals.

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.

Stefan Tochev
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG

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.

27 September 2024
MDPI’s 2023 Travel Awards—Winners Announced


MDPI journals frequently grant travel awards to empower junior researchers to showcase their latest research at academic conferences, thereby amplifying their impact within their research fields.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the 103 recipients of MDPI's 2023 Travel Awards from different countries and territories for their exceptional presentations. These outstanding individuals were selected by the journal editors based on the strength of their research proposals and the anticipated impact of their presentations at academic conferences. We commend their exceptional contributions and wish them continued success in their academic endeavors.

MDPI will continue to provide support and recognition to the academic community. To learn more about the list of awardees, please visit the following pages:

About MDPI Awards:

To reward the academic community, especially young researchers, and enhance communication among scientists, MDPI journals regularly offer various awards to researchers in specific fields. These awards, serving as a source of inspiration and recognition, help raise the influence of talented individuals who have been credited with outstanding achievements and are making a significant contribution to the advancement of their fields.

To explore more MDPI awards, please click here.

23 September 2024
Meet Us at the 22nd International Corrosion Congress, 22–26 October 2024, Xi'an, China


Conference:
The 22nd International Corrosion Congress
Date: 22–26 October 2024
Location: Xi'an, China

MDPI will be attending the 22nd International Corrosion Congress, which will be held from 22 to 26 October 2024 in Xi'an, China.

The International Corrosion Congress (ICC) is the highest-level, largest-scale and most influential academic conference in the field of corrosion and protection. ICC 2024 will conduct in-depth discussions on four major topics: basic theory of corrosion, corrosion-resistant materials and protection technology, service safety of major engineering equipment, and new equipment in the field of corrosion and protection. The purpose is to promote the construction and development of corrosion disciplines and promote the global application and promotion of new protection technologies, and comprehensively display the important achievements in the research field of this discipline at home and abroad in recent years.

The conference topics cover but are not limited to:

  • Corrosion of light alloys and nonferrous metals;
  • Corrosion and protection of oil and gas and new energy materials;
  • Corrosion of additive manufactured metals and corrosion modeling;
  • Marine corrosion and protection;
  • Corrosion and reliability of electronic systems;
  • Electrochemistry;
  • Atmospheric corrosion;
  • Intelligent corrosion control.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:

If you are planning to attend the conference, we encourage you to visit our booth and speak to our representatives. We are eager to meet you in person and assist you with any queries that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the official website at http://www.icc2024.com/.

11 September 2024
MDPI’s 2023 Best PhD Thesis Awards—Winners Announced


MDPI’s Best PhD Thesis Awards are granted to promising young scholars whose PhD theses are deemed exceptional within their respective research fields. These awards aim to encourage young scholars to continue their outstanding accomplishments and further contribute to their field.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the 54 winners of the 2023 Best PhD Thesis Awards and wish them success with their future research endeavors.

MDPI will continue to provide support and recognition to the academic community. To learn more about all the awardees and their research projects in your field of study, please visit the following pages:

About MDPI Awards:

To reward the academic community, especially young researchers, and enhance communication among scientists, MDPI journals regularly offer various awards to researchers in specific fields. These awards, serving as a source of inspiration and recognition, help raise the influence of talented individuals who have been credited with outstanding achievements and are making a significant contribution to the advancement of their fields.

To explore more MDPI awards, please click here.

3 September 2024
MDPI INSIGHTS: The CEO's Letter #15 - CHORUS, Best Paper Award, August Events

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

I am pleased to share that MDPI is now an Affiliate Member of CHORUS, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to ensuring public access to articles reporting on U.S. government-funded research. This partnership highlights our long-standing commitment to advancing Open Access (OA) publishing and meeting funders’ open research requirements.

Read the full announcement here.

With the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) 2022 memorandum calling for immediate public access to all federally funded research by 2026, this partnership positions MDPI to further support academic institutions in adhering to national mandates while providing authors with fully compliant (CC-BY) OA journals.

The CHORUS platform went live in July 2014 and includes NASA, the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. Geological Survey, and the National Science Foundation.

“This partnership positions MDPI to further support academic institutions in adhering to national mandates”

Joining CHORUS perfectly aligns our mission as the leading OA publisher, which is to drive transparency and innovation in scholarly publishing, with that of CHORUS itself, which is to advance Open Access research. It will also support MDPI publications from organizations such as NASA, with 1,200 research papers published by NASA-affiliated authors as at 31 August 2024.

Impactful Research

MDPI’s Best Paper Awards—Award-Winning Papers in 2023 Announced

MDPI is committed to supporting and recognizing the academic community and is proud to announce the recipients of the 2023 Best Paper Awards, which recognize high-quality papers of significant scientific merit and impact. Each year, the editors of our journals carefully select papers that showcase outstanding scientific achievement.

This year, 115 Best Paper Awards were presented, chosen from 346 exceptional papers in a highly competitive selection process. Congratulations to the authors for their remarkable contributions!

To learn more about all the awardees and their research projects, visit the following pages:

About MDPI Awards
MDPI regularly offers various awards to recognize researchers, particularly young scientists, and to promote communication within the scientific community. These awards exist to inspire and acknowledge talented scientists who have made significant contributions to advancing their fields.

To find out more MDPI awards, please click here.

“Our awards exist to inspire and acknowledge talented scientists”

Inside MDPI

MDPI AI Team Presented at EuroSciPy 2024 in Poland

As part of the CEO Letter, I hold dear this ‘Inside MDPI’ section, where I have an opportunity to highlight various projects, teams and updates within our organization. As such, I’m happy to showcase the following presentations from members of MDPI’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) team, which were recently presented at the EuroSciPy 2024 (16th European Conference on Python in Science). This conference took place in Szczecin, Poland from 26–30 August.

“This event was a great opportunity to reinforce our commitment to innovation and excellence in publishing”

MDPI colleagues Frank Sauerburger (AI Tech Leader) and Daniele Raimondi (Senior Data Scientist) both presented at the conference. Frank discussed MDPI’s AI infrastructure, while Daniele showcased a new methodological approach we have been developing to track the journey of rejected academic manuscripts. This approach combines AI, data science and analytics to improve the identification of manuscripts and authors, enhancing our understanding of publishing dynamics.

This event was a great opportunity to reinforce our commitment to innovation and excellence in publishing. It also allowed us to contribute to the academic discussion on integrating AI and data science into scholarly communication.

From data analysis in Jupyter Notebooks to production applications: AI infrastructure at reasonable scale – Frank Sauerburger

Frank’s presentation on MDPI’s AI infrastructure provided a chance to showcase the advanced technological frameworks that power our operations. Given the technical and academic focus of EuroSciPy, this talk demonstrated how MDPI’s AI capabilities are not only cutting-edge but also central to driving efficiency and innovation in scholarly publishing. Engaging with the EuroSciPy community helps position MDPI as a leader in applying AI within the publishing industry, fostering potential collaborations and attracting interest from top researchers.

A Qdrant and Specter2 framework for tracking resubmissions of rejected manuscripts in academia – Daniele Raimondi

Daniele’s talk on the novel methodological approach that combines AI, Data Science, and Analytics was crucial in highlighting how MDPI is advancing the precision and effectiveness of manuscript and author identification. This approach is pivotal in enhancing our understanding of publishing dynamics and ensuring the quality and integrity of the academic content we manage. By presenting at EuroSciPy, we had the opportunity to engage with an audience deeply involved in scientific computing, gaining feedback and insights that could further refine our methodologies.

Thank you, Frank and Daniele, for representing MDPI so well!

I will share more about MDPI’s AI team and projects in upcoming CEO Letters, as we have a well-rounded AI and Data Team working on an exciting suite of AI products for MDPI and the scholarly community at large.

Coming Together for Science

The 1st International Conference on AI Sensors & The 10th International Symposium on Sensor Science

I am pleased to share the success of our MDPI conference The 1st International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Sensors and the 10th International Symposium on Sensor Science in Singapore this past 1–4 August.

With nearly 400 attendees, the event brought together researchers and industry experts from China, Singapore, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, India and other countries to share their findings on the latest developments in sensors, sensing technology, artificial intelligence for sensing applications and AI-enhanced sensing systems.

We accepted a total of 355 abstracts, featuring 772 authors from 28 countries. Over the course of the four-day event, 66 posters were displayed and 296 talks were delivered, including 4 plenary talks, 46 keynote speeches, 122 invited talks, and 124 selected oral presentations. View the event gallery here.

I am pleased to announce the winners of the four awards, including Best Presentation and Best Poster, recognizing the contributions of our participants during the conference.

Looking ahead, the 2nd International Conference on AI Sensors and Transducers is scheduled to take place from 29 July to 5 August, 2025, in Bangkok, Thailand.

Thank you to our Conference team, including Ionut Spatar, Teodora Nicoleta Cremene, Ang Kai Lin, Benjamin Tay, Leong Jin Yue Esther, Wong Jolin, Judith Wu, Alethea Liu and Flora Li, who were involved in making this event a success. A big thank-you also goes to our local MDPI colleagues for their support: Yu Nwe Soe, Hen Chu Yang, Kwah Zhi En Watcharapong, Zephan Yang, Daphne Neo, Huimin Cheng, Nathan Li and Ting Yin.

Upcoming In-Person Event

25–27 September, 2024
The 5th International Conference on Materials: Advances in Material Innovation
Location: Basel, Switzerland

ICM 2024 will unite experts to share insights on recent advancements in Materials Characterization, Processing and Manufacturing.

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

The 2nd Sustainable Publishing Forum

In 2022, the International Association of Scientific, Technical and Medical Publishers (STM) outlined three goals to reflect the academic community’s shared aspirations: promoting Open Science, maintaining research integrity and fulfilling social responsibility. Open Science has evolved from the Open Access movement of the early 2000s to become a preferred model in academic publishing. Publishers and academic journals play a crucial role in ensuring research integrity, with efforts to prevent misconduct markedly on the increase now.

As the world faces sustainability challenges, the academic publishing industry is increasingly committed to contributing the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Many publishers are implementing strategies to support these objectives, including ours, which you can view here.

The 2nd MDPI Sustainable Publishing Forum provided a platform for global editors and publishers to discuss these themes, aiming to strengthen collaboration and advance the contributions that scientific publishing can make to academia and society.

“Open Science has evolved to become a preferred model in academic publishing”

The 2nd Sustainable Publishing Forum

We hosted MDPI’s 2nd Sustainable Publishing Forum in Beijing, China, on 15–16 August, attracting nearly 120 attendees from local and international publishers, university presses, scientific and technical journal associations, libraries and the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The event focused on promoting Open Science, maintaining research integrity, and fulfilling social responsibility.

This was an excellent opportunity for us to share more with conference attendees about the approach of our research integrity team. Our Head of Publishing, Peter Roth, also participated, speaking on how to identify and avoid predatory publishers and about the principles that underpin ethical academic publishing.

I extend my thanks to all of our conference speakers, including Hylke Koers (STM Solutions), who presented on STM Trends 2028 and shared insights on the STM Integrity Hub, of which MDPI is a member.

Stefan Tochev
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG

19 August 2024
MDPI’s 2023 Young Investigator Awards—Winners Announced


MDPI’s Young Investigator Awards recognize promising early career scientists, acknowledge their contributions, and foster collaboration within the scientific community. We are proud to announce the recipients for 2023, who were carefully selected by the journals’ esteemed Award Evaluation Committee.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the 79 winners of MDPI’s 2023 Young Investigator Awards for their excellent contributions in their research field. We look forward to seeing these rising stars continue to contribute to the advancement of science.

MDPI will continue to support and recognize the academic community. To explore details about the awardees by field, please visit the individual pages listed below:

Congratulations to all the winners for their exceptional contributions and dedication to advancing scientific research.

About MDPI Awards:
To support the academic community, particularly young researchers, and to enhance communication among scientists, MDPI journals regularly offer various awards to researchers in specific fields. These awards, serving as a source of inspiration and recognition, help to elevate the profiles of talented individuals who have made outstanding achievements and are making significant contributions to advancements in their respective fields.

To find out more about MDPI awards, please click here.

8 August 2024
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering | Editor’s Choice Articles in Q1 of 2024

1. “Unlocking the Ocean 6G: A Review of Path-Planning Techniques for Maritime Data Harvesting Assisted by Autonomous Marine Vehicles”
by Liang Zhao and Yong Bai
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2024, 12(1), 126; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12010126
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/12/1/126

2. “Developments in Modeling Techniques for Reliability Design of Aquaculture Cages: A Review”
by Chien Ming Wang, Mingyuan Ma, Yunil Chu, Dong-Sheng Jeng and Hong Zhang
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2024, 12(1), 103; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12010103
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/12/1/103

3. “Dense Water Formation in the North–Central Aegean Sea during Winter 2021–2022”
by Manos Potiris, Ioannis G. Mamoutos, Elina Tragou, Vassilis Zervakis, Dimitris Kassis and Dionysios Ballas
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2024, 12(2), 221; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12020221
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/12/2/221

4. “Transient Tests for Checking the Trieste Subsea Pipeline: Diving into Fault Detection”
by Silvia Meniconi, Bruno Brunone, Lorenzo Tirello, Andrea Rubin, Marco Cifrodelli and Caterina Capponi
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2024, 12(3), 391; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12030391
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/12/3/391

5. “Deep Learning Applications in Vessel Dead Reckoning to Deal with Missing Automatic Identification System Data”
by Atefe Sedaghat, Homayoon Arbabkhah, Masood Jafari Kang and Maryam Hamidi
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2024, 12(1), 152; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12010152
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/12/1/152

6. “Transient Tests for Checking the Trieste Subsea Pipeline: Toward Field Tests”
by Silvia Meniconi, Bruno Brunone, Lorenzo Tirello, Andrea Rubin, Marco Cifrodelli and Caterina Capponi
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2024, 12(3), 374; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12030374
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/12/3/374

7. “Assessment of Shoreline Change from SAR Satellite Imagery in Three Tidally Controlled Coastal Environments”
by Salvatore Savastano, Paula Gomes da Silva, Jara Martínez Sánchez, Arnau Garcia Tort, Andres Payo, Mark E. Pattle, Albert Garcia-Mondéjar, Yeray Castillo and Xavier Monteys
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2024, 12(1), 163; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12010163
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/12/1/163

8. “Population Genetics Assessment of the Model Coral Species Stylophora pistillata from Eilat, the Red Sea”
by Elad Nehoray Rachmilovitz, Jacob Douek and Baruch Rinkevich
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2024, 12(2), 315; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12020315
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/12/2/315

9. “Morphodynamic Response of Open and Embayed Beaches to Winter Conditions: Two Case Studies from the North Atlantic Iberian Coast”
by Ángela Fontán-Bouzas, Tiago Abreu, Caroline C. Ferreira, Paulo A. Silva, Laura López-Olmedilla, José Guitián, Ana M. Bernabeu and Javier Alcántara-Carrió
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2024, 12(1), 168; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12010168
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/12/1/168

10. “Hydrodynamic Modeling of a Large, Shallow Estuary”
by Zhen-Gang Ji, M. Zaki Moustafa and John Hamrick
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2024, 12(3), 381; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12030381
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/12/3/381

11. “CFD Analysis of Microplastic Transport over the Slopes”
by Le Duc Quyen, Young-Gyu Park, In-cheol Lee and Jun Myoung Choi
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2024, 12(1), 145; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12010145
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/12/1/145

12. “Prediction of Beach Sand Particle Size Based on Artificial Intelligence Technology Using Low-Altitude Drone Images”
by Ho-Jun Yoo, Hyoseob Kim, Tae-Soon Kang, Ki-Hyun Kim, Ki-Young Bang, Jong-Beom Kim and Moon-Sang Park
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2024, 12(1), 172; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12010172
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/12/1/172

13. “Beach Litter Variability According to the Number of Visitors in Cádiz Beaches, SW Spain”
by Gonzalo Fernández García, Francisco Asensio-Montesinos, Giorgio Anfuso and Pedro Arenas-Granados
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2024, 12(2), 201; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12020201
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/12/2/201

14. “Enhanced Mild-Slope Wave Model with Parallel Implementation and Artificial Neural Network Support for Simulation of Wave Disturbance and Resonance in Ports”
by Michalis K. Chondros, Anastasios S. Metallinos and Andreas G. Papadimitriou
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2024, 12(2), 281; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12020281
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/12/2/281

15. “Assessing the Efficacy of a Bouchot-Style Shellfish Reef as a Restoration Option in a Temperate Estuary”
by Charles Maus, Alan Cottingham, Andrew Bossie and James R. Tweedley
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2024, 12(1), 87; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12010087
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/12/1/87

7 August 2024
MDPI Insights: The CEO's Letter #14 - New Headquarters, Marketing, Poland

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 Moves to New Headquarters in Basel, Switzerland

I am excited to share that MDPI has moved to a new state-of-the-art office space in Basel, Switzerland. This move consolidates our operations by bringing together our two previously separated Basel offices into one central location.

We are always growing our talent pool and encourage you to view our Careers Page for the positions available in Basel and across our offices.

New Address: Grosspeteranlage 5, CH-4052 Basel, Switzerland

Effective Date: 1 July 2024

This new chapter in our company’s journey is designed to continue our mission of positioning MDPI as a leader in Open Access (OA) publishing, highlighting our commitment to making scholarly research accessible to everyone.

Boasting modern amenities, improved meeting and event spaces designed to support our growing needs, the new location provides a more collaborative and efficient working environment for our employees. The location offers convenient accessibility to public transportation and is situated near the Basel SBB railway station, with a variety of nearby services and amenities.

In fact, I can see the trains right outside of my window as I write these lines!

This move marks an exciting milestone in MDPI’s development, and I am confident that the new headquarters will serve as an inspiring and productive space for everyone. We also very much look forward to welcoming visitors here. You can read more about MDPI's history here.

“This new chapter continues our mission of positioning MDPI as a leader in OA publishing”

For Those New to MDPI

A pioneer in scholarly, Open Access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996. MDPI is leading the transition to Open Science by making a greater proportion of the research conducted worldwide free and accessible to everyone. To date, over 3.5 million researchers have entrusted MDPI with publishing their scientific discoveries. MDPI’s editorial process is bolstered by a network of dedicated reviewers, a team of 6,000 professional, well-trained staff members, and an in-house article submission platform designed to ensure efficient processes within its 440 fully Open Access titles. MDPI supports more than 800 academic institutions worldwide, helping them adhere to national mandates while facilitating authors’ publication in fully compliant (CC BY) Open Access journals.

Impactful Research

New and Emerging MDPI Journals Making an Immediate Impact

Unpacking some of the Impact Factor updates from the June CEO Letter, I wanted to dive a little deeper into the 137 MDPI journals which received Impact Factor for the first time.

Academic authors highly value efficient publishing processes, robust editorial support, and the opportunity to publish in high-impact journals. We are proud that our newly launched journals typically achieve coverage in the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) of the Web of Science within just a few years, with a median time of only three years from release to inclusion.

As part of our commitment to advancing academic research and providing high-quality OA publishing, we actively seek new research areas to expand our portfolio of journals. We have a proven track record of successfully establishing new journals.

Our dedicated teams excel in fostering dynamic editorial boards and working closely with Editors-in-Chief (EiC) to define the precise scope and focus of each new journal. Our expertise extends to collaborating with indexing services, ensuring that our journals comply with best practices and are indexed promptly in all relevant databases.

Emerging Titles Ranked for the First Time

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in the annual impact metrics released this past June. The latest edition of the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) showcases the integration of journals from the ESCI in the new unified category rankings, providing a simplified and more complete view of all journals within each subject category, including newly established titles.

Out of 137 new and developing MDPI journals ranked in the 2024 release, 79 are in the top half (Q1 or Q2) of their categories. Here is a breakdown of the number of MDPI’s ESCI-indexed journals by quartile in the JCR:

Quartile No. of journals
Q1 17 (12.4%)
Q2 62 (45.3%)
Q3 43 (31.4%)
Q4 15 (10.9%)
Not ranked (humanities-related journals) 2

These rankings highlight our success in rapidly establishing high-impact new journals. Among those that made it directly into the top 25% of their category are the International Journal of Neonatal Screening, Journal of Xenobiotics, Polysaccharides, Smart Cities, and thirteen other journals.

You can browse MDPI journals by Indexing. Simply visit our Journals page and select from the list of Indexing bodies in the top left-hand corner.

For quick reference, as at 31 July 2024:

Inside MDPI

MDPI Corporate Marketing Strategy and Team Meeting 2024

In July, I hosted the annual Corporate Marketing strategy and team-building activity with 15 of our team members.

The aim was to align the Corporate Marketing strategy with MDPI's goal of becoming the world's most trusted OA publisher. While we provide a high-level publishing experience for our authors, as seen from our surveys, we need to keep building on our transparent and open communication to foster trust within the scholarly community and continue enhancing our reputation.

The Corporate Marketing team plays an important role as the mouthpiece for all our major activities within MDPI, especially those that model what it means to be a trusted partner. The purpose of the strategy meeting was to develop a feeling of trust in one another and an understanding of how to inspire trust in the stakeholders with whom we interact.

“We need to keep building on our transparent and open communication to foster trust within the scholarly community”

We conducted a set of activities to facilitate that sense of mutual trust and trustworthiness. Examples of some activities we worked on during this strategy-building event include:

  • Exploring what trust means
    • ‘Letter to self’
    • ‘The brand I most trust’
  • Most Trusted Academic Publisher
    • ‘The brand I would like MDPI to become’
    • ‘The 2029 MDPI Annual Report’
    • Voice of Customer and Share of Voice – survey/data update on MDPI Brand Experience and Brand Perception
  • Integrate Trust-Based Objective into Marketing Plan
    • ‘Becoming the MDPI experience’
    • ‘Trusting the next steps’

While two days is not enough to finalize a marketing strategy, it is sufficient to get everyone who attended into the mindset of the direction in which we are working. From here, we will develop a program with next steps on main projects, update communications, and collaborate with team leads to incorporate this approach into our work going forward.

As a marketing team, we can communicate our messages, but trust has to be built at every touchpoint in the stakeholder journey. Just talking about it isn’t enough. We need to be about it. That’s a role each of us plays, from editorial to IT, from marketing to HR. We must build trust from the inside out. It starts with each manager and resonates out via every team member.

As a company, our goal is to give all stakeholders with whom we interact – whether internal or external – the experience of working with an organization it can trust.

Coming Together for Science

MDPI in Poland: Krakow Office

In July, I had the pleasure of visiting our Krakow office, following my recent trip to Warsaw to meet with the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education.

During these visits, I prioritized meeting with our Office Manager, Editorial Director, Group Leads, and members from various teams, including editorial, production, marketing, and journal relationship specialists, to understand their roles and current challenges. Instead of a formal presentation, I opted for an open discussion, sharing updates from headquarters to engage with colleagues in a more personal way.

Our Krakow office has many things to be proud of, including a large number of PhD colleagues (over a third of its staff holds a PhD degree). Krakow provides an opportunity for expanding beyond the 100 colleagues we currently have, by adding new hires in departments including editorial, production and marketing, among others.

About our Krakow office

  • Opened in 2020
  • 99 staff members as at 1 August 2024
  • Main Departments include Editorial, Production, English Department, JRS, PR

Our Krakow office participates in international conferences, conducts author trainings and scholar visits, and engages in local market outreach. The office is also a member of the Polish Chamber of Commerce for High Technology (IZTECH) and is working on expanding its local engagement.

Krakow is the second-largest city in Poland, with a population of about 800,000. It also has a large student population of around 128,000, with seven universities. This means that roughly one in every eight residents is a student.

Poland and MDPI

Poland is a crucial market for MDPI. From 2020 to June 2024, Poland ranked 7th in submissions and 5th in publications for MDPI research articles. As at 31 July 2024, Poland ranks 7th in total MDPI publications, with approximately 70,000 research papers.

Between 2020 and June 2024, 61,500 authors from Poland published with MDPI. As at 30 June 2024, there are 1,205 active Editorial Board Members (EBMs) from Poland, with 661 EBMs (55% of the total) having an H-index over 25.

We also have four Editors-in-Chief (EiC) from Poland leading our journals: Coatings, Venereology, Advances in Respiratory Medicine, and Limnological Review, along with six Section EiC.

In 2023, we received approximately 21,000 submissions from Polish-affiliated authors, of which 12,032 were published.

“Poland is a crucial market for MDPI”

Meeting with Ministry of Education

On 22 July, we visited Warsaw to meet with the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education.

We were pleased to learn that they are strong supporters of the OA publishing model and value MDPI’s approach to the peer-review process, including our high ethical standards for quality control.

In 2023 Polish authors predominantly published their papers in OA, with MDPI holding the largest market share in OA publications within the country.

Our commitment to collaborating with Polish institutions is evident through our 33 Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP) agreements with prestigious institutions such as the University of Warsaw, the University of Wroclaw, the Jagiellonian University, and Gdańsk University of Technology. Through IOAP discounts, a healthy waiver rate, and our peer-review voucher system, we provide the Polish scholarly community with significant savings in OA publishing. The Minister greatly appreciated these efforts and our commitment to offsetting some of the APC costs.

We discussed industry concerns about the threat of papermills and presented the preventive measures MDPI has in place to mitigate this risk and uphold high ethical standards. We informed them of our commitment to combating papermills, including our involvement with United2Act and the STM Research Integrity Hub, as well as our efforts to expand our research integrity team and explore proactive measures.

Closing Thoughts

MDPI Thought Leadership Op-ed on Open Access is Now Live on Politico

I am pleased to share that our thought leadership Op-ed piece on Open Access (OA) is now live on Politico. This is a nice push for continued influence and support of OA among policymakers and industry leaders.

Why Politico?

Politico's reputation as a highly credible and influential news platform makes it an important venue to reach key opinion leaders (KOL) from academia, policymakers, and thought leaders from many industries. This visibility helps promote the OA philosophy.

Open Access: A Moral Imperative for Progress

In this piece, I discuss the necessity of making scientific research freely available to all. I argue that publicly funded research should be publicly accessible, highlighting how OA democratizes scientific knowledge, accelerates research availability, and fosters collaboration.

“Open Access is a fundamental right for all citizens”

Democratizing scientific communication
The impulse to democratize scientific communication is nothing new. OA may seem like a recent innovation, but its principles have historical roots traceable to Europe in the 15th century. Just as the printing revolution accelerated the dissemination of new ideas, OA publishing unlocks new scientific insights that would otherwise only be accessible to a few.

Benefits for scholars: amplifying impact through Open Access
Authors publishing in an OA journal can expect more citations of their work, increasing its potential impact. Research findings that are freely available are more likely to be cited than those hidden behind a paywall. Freedom of access greatly increases the potential audience for each paper, fostering a sense of community among researchers worldwide. Heightened visibility can attract prospective collaborators and employers for young scientists. At MDPI, we believe that all these factors can only accelerate the advance of science. Additionally, authors retain copyright in their work instead of signing it away, permitting broader dissemination under Creative Commons licenses and increasing its capacity for impact.

The moral imperative
OA is not just a matter of scientific policy; it is a fundamental right for all citizens and a prerequisite for a brighter, more informed future. Publicly funded research should be a top priority, and I am pleased to see policy moving in this direction. Our capacity to generate transformative scientific insights has to be democratized. The question today is no longer whether we can afford to embrace OA; rather, it is whether we can afford not to.

Stefan Tochev
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG

2 August 2024
MDPI Romania Author Training Sessions in May

In May, MDPI Romania held three author training sessions – one endorsing an external event and two stand-alone sessions.

The National Session of Scientific Student Communications took place at Technical University Cluj on 17 and 18 May 2024. MDPI Romania sponsored this event and contributed an author training session on the production of research papers and case study analyses. JRS Norbert Kiss gave a presentation called The World of Open Access to explain different open access publishing models and the benefits of open access publishing. His presentation highlighted the impact of open access publishing on scientific progress and innovation.

On 29 May 2024, MDPI Romania hosted an author training session for Ph.D. students, early career researchers, and professors at the Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy. In collaboration with Prof. Andreea Arsene, JRS Ioana Paunescu prepared two presentations: The Steps of the Publishing Process and Elaboration of a Peer Review Report. In her first presentation, she delved into MDPI’s history and mission, MDPI’s editorial process, and MDPI journals of various scopes that are accepting submissions. Her second presentation outlined the types of peer review, the contents of a peer review report by an MDPI reviewer, and the responsibilities of an MDPI reviewer.

MDPI Romania also hosted an author training session at the Iasi University of Life Sciences on 29 May 2024. JRSs Laurentiu Preda and Cosmin Artan gave four presentations: Efficient Writing of an ISI-Indexed Scientific Article, Benefits of Publishing in the Open Access Model, Various Methods of Open Access Publishing, and MDPI Guide for the Article Review Process. The first three presentations offered guidance on how to improve academic writing, the fourth focused on how to write peer review reports. A highly interactive discussion followed the presentations, during which the JRSs provided extensive answers to attendees’ questions.

MDPI is grateful for all the attendees, speakers, and organizers involved in these events. Through their enthusiasm and dedication, these events were great successes.

11 July 2024
Meet Us at the Aquaculture Europe 2024 (AQUA 2024), 26–30 August 2024, Copenhagen, Denmark


Conference:  Aquaculture Europe 2024 (AQUA 2024)

Organization: European Aquaculture Society (EAS)

Date: 26–30 August 2024

Place: Ac Hotel by Marriott Bella Sky, Center Boulevard 5 2300, Copenhagen

MDPI journals will be attending AQUA 2024 as exhibitors. This meeting will be held in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 26 to 30 August 2024.

AQUA 2024 will take place in the Danish capital of Copenhagen. It will comprise a scientific conference, trade exhibition, industry forums, workshops, student events and receptions. The event will highlight the latest in aquaculture research and innovations, underpinning the continued growth of this exciting food production sector. It will be a showcase for Denmark and its innovation leadership in several key technologies that are crucial for future aquaculture, but the event will also function as a meeting and exchange platform for experts from around the world.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

If you will be attending this conference, please feel free to start a conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://www.aquaeas.org/.

10 July 2024
MDPI's Newly Launched Journals in June 2024

Five new journals covering multiple subjects have launched their inaugural issue in June 2024. We are excited to be able to share with you the newest research rooted in the value of open access.

We would like to express our deepest appreciation to all the Editorial Board Members and each journal will ensure its high-quality output using excellent editorial and rigorous peer review processes, to ensure that the articles achieve high impact and visibility.

Please feel free to browse and discover more about the new journals below.

Journal

Founding Editor-in-Chief

Journal Topics (Selected)

Anesthesia Research Logo

Prof. Dr. Marco Ranucci, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, Italy
| Editorial | view inaugural issue

anaesthetic medications; blood and fluid management; pain management; critical care; critical illness | view journal scope | submit an article

Complications Logo

Dr. Giovanni E. Cacciamani, University of Southern California, USA
| Editorial | view inaugural issue

surgical/procedural complications; complications; perioperative adverse events; postoperative adverse events | view journal scope | submit an article

Laboratories Logo

Prof. Dr.  Gassan Hodaifa, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Spain
| Editorial | view inaugural issue

laboratory management; laboratory safety; protective equipment; laboratory problems and challenges; laboratory Innovation | view journal scope | submit an article

Pets Logo

Prof. Dr. Jan S. Suchodolski, Texas A&M University, USA
| Editorial | view inaugural issue

companion animals health and disease; veterinary care and nutrition; genetics and genomics; behavior and welfare; human-animal relations | view journal scope | submit an article

Real Estate Logo

Prof. Dr. Pierfrancesco De Paola, University of Naples Federico II, Italy
| Editorial | view inaugural issue

real estate appraisal; economic and financial valuation of real estate projects; sustainable real estate; housing and urban economics | 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 ([email protected]) if you would like to create more new journals.

27 June 2024
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering | Editor’s Choice Articles in 2023

1. “Field Measurement and Numerical Study on the Effects of Under-Excavation and Over-Excavation on Ultra-Deep Foundation Pit in Coastal Area”
by Jifei Cui, Zhenkun Yang and Rafig Azzam
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(1), 219; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11010219
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/1/219

2. “Survey on Low-Cost Underwater Sensor Networks: From Niche Applications to Everyday Use”
by Filippo Campagnar, Fabian Steinmetz and Bernd-Christian Renner
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(1), 125; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11010125
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/1/125

3. “Wind-Assisted Ship Propulsion of a Series 60 Ship Using a Static Kite Sail”
by Wayne Formosa, Tonio Sant, Claire De Marco Muscat-Fenech and Massimo Figari
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(1), 117; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11010117
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/1/117

4. “Sediment Erosion Generated by a Coandă-Effect-Based Polymetallic-Nodule Collector”
by Said Alhaddad and Rudy Helmons
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(2), 349; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11020349
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/2/349

5. “The Development and Demonstration of an Enhanced Risk Model for the Evacuation Process of Large Passenger Vessels”
by Nikolaos P. Ventikos, Panagiotis Sotiralis, Manolis Annetis, Vasileios C. Podimatas, Evangelos Boulougouris, Fotios Stefanidis, Stefanos Chatzinikolaou and Alessandro Maccari
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(1), 84; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11010084
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/1/84

6. “Long-Term Observations of Sea Surface Temperature Variability in the Gulf of Mannar”
by Sandipan Mondal and Ming-An Lee
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(1), 102; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11010102
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/1/102

7. “Recent Advances, Future Trends, Applications and Challenges of Internet of Underwater Things (IoUT): A Comprehensive Review”
by Syed Agha Hassnain Mohsan, Yanlong Li, Muhammad Sadiq, Junwei Liang and Muhammad Asghar Khan
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(1), 124; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11010124
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/1/124

8. “Underwater Positioning System Based on Drifting Buoys and Acoustic Modems”
by Pablo Otero, Álvaro Hernández-Romero, Miguel-Ángel Luque-Nieto and Alfonso Ariza
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(4), 682; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11040682
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/4/682

9. “The Construction and Application of Dual-Objective Optimal Speed Model of Liners in a Changing Climate: Taking Yang Ming Route as an Example”
by Jinxing Lu, Xianhua Wu and You Wu
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(1), 157; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11010157
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/1/157

10. “Deep Learning-Based Ship Speed Prediction for Intelligent Maritime Traffic Management”
by Sara El Mekkaoui, Loubna Benabbou, Stéphane Caron and Abdelaziz Berrado
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(1), 191; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11010191
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/1/191

11. “Optimization of Maintenance Schedule for Containerships Sailing in the Adriatic Sea”
by Nastia Degiuli, Andrea Farkas, Ivana Martić and Carlo Giorgio Grlj
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(1), 201; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11010201
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/1/201

12. “Intelligent Model for Dynamic Shear Modulus and Damping Ratio of Undisturbed Marine Clay Based on Back-Propagation Neural Network”
by Qi Wu, Zifan Wang, You Qin and Wenbao Yang
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(2), 249; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11020249
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/2/249

13. “Discerning Discretization for Unmanned Underwater Vehicles DC Motor Control”
by Jovan Menezes and Timothy Sands
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(2), 436; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11020436
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/2/436

14. “Southern Ocean Iron Limitation of Primary Production between Past Knowledge and Future Projections”
by Emma Bazzani, Chiara Lauritano and Maria Saggiomo
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(2), 272; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11020272
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/2/272

15. “Reconstruction Methods in Oceanographic Satellite Data Observation—A Survey”
by Leon Ćatipović, Frano Matić and Hrvoje Kalinić
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(2), 340; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11020340
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/2/340

16. “Influence of Wave–Current Interaction on a Cyclone-Induced Storm Surge Event in the Ganges–Brahmaputra–Meghna Delta: Part 1—Effects on Water Level”
by Md Wasif E Elahi, Xiao Hua Wang, Julio Salcedo-Castro and Elizabeth A. Ritchie
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(2), 328; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11020328
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/2/328

17. “Stress–Strain Assessment of Honeycomb Sandwich Panel Subjected to Uniaxial Compressive Load”
by Pasqualino Corigliano, Giulia Palomba, Vincenzo Crupi and Yordan Garbatov
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(2), 365; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11020365
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/2/365

18. “Application of Buoyancy Support System to Secure Residual Buoyancy of Damaged Ships”
by Gyeong Joong Lee, Jang-Pyo Hong, Kwang Keun Lee and Hee Jin Kang
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(3), 656; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11030656
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/3/656

19. “Optimal SOC Control and Rule-Based Energy Management Strategy for Fuel-Cell-Based Hybrid Vessel including Batteries and Supercapacitors”
by Zeyu Ma, Hao Chen, Jingang Han, Yizheng Chen, Jiongchen Kuang, Jean-Frédéric Charpentier, Nadia Aϊt-Ahmed and Mohamed Benbouzid
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(2), 398; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11020398
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/2/398

20. “Coastal Erosion Identification and Monitoring in the Patras Gulf (Greece) Using Multi-Discipline Approaches”
by Nikolaos Depountis, Dionysios Apostolopoulos, Vasileios Boumpoulis, Dimitris Christodoulou, Athanassios Dimas, Elias Fakiris, Georgios Leftheriotis, Alexandros Menegatos, Konstantinos Nikolakopoulos, George Papatheodorou et al.
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(3), 654; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11030654
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/3/654

21. “Proposal of Zero-Emission Tug in South Korea Using Fuel Cell/Energy Storage System: Economic and Environmental Long-Term Impacts”
by Kyunghwa Kim, Kido Park, Gilltae Roh, Choungho Choung, Kyuhyeong Kwag and Wook Kim
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(3), 540; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11030540
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/3/540

22. “UMGAN: Underwater Image Enhancement Network for Unpaired Image-to-Image Translation”
by Boyang Sun, Yupeng Mei, Ni Yan and Yingyi Chen
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(2), 447; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11020447
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/2/447

23. “Trajectory Tracking Nonlinear Controller for Underactuated Underwater Vehicles Based on Velocity Transformation”
by Przemyslaw Herman
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(3), 509; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11030509
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/3/509

24. “Past Analogues of Deoxygenation Events in the Mediterranean Sea: A Tool to Constrain Future Impacts”
by Alan Maria Mancini, Giacomo Bocci, Caterina Morigi, Rocco Gennari, Francesca Lozar and Alessandra Negri
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(3), 562; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11030562
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/3/562

25. “Research on Position Sensorless Control of RDT Motor Based on Improved SMO with Continuous Hyperbolic Tangent Function and Improved Feedforward PLL”
by Hongfen Bai, Bo Yu and Wei Gu
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(3), 642; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11030642
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/3/642

26. “New Methodology for Shoreline Extraction Using Optical and Radar (SAR) Satellite Imagery”
by Sara Zollini, Donatella Dominici, Maria Alicandro, María Cuevas-González, Eduard Angelats, Francesca Ribas and Gonzalo Simarro
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(3), 627; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11030627
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/3/627

27. “Image Dataset for Neural Network Performance Estimation with Application to Maritime Ports”
by Miro Petković, Igor Vujović, Zvonimir Lušić and Joško Šoda
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(3), 578; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11030578
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/3/578

28. “Underwater Target Detection Based on Improved YOLOv7”
by Kaiyue Liu, Qi Sun, Daming Sun, Lin Peng, Mengduo Yang and Nizhuan Wang
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(3), 677; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11030677
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/3/677

29. “Visualization of Underwater Radiated Noise in the Near- and Far-Field of a Propeller-Hull Configuration Using CFD Simulation Results”
by Julian Kimmerl and Moustafa Abdel-Maksoud
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(4), 834; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11040834
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/4/834

30. “On the Fatigue Strength of Welded High-Strength Steel Joints in the As-Welded, Post-Weld-Treated and Repaired Conditions in a Typical Ship Structural Detail”
by Antti Ahola, Kalle Lipiäinen, Juuso Lindroos, Matti Koskimäki, Kari Laukia and Timo Björk
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(3), 644; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11030644
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/3/644

31. “Automated Atmospheric Correction of Nanosatellites Using Coincident Ocean Color Radiometer Data”
by Sean McCarthy, Summer Crawford, Christopher Wood, Mark D. Lewis, Jason K. Jolliff, Paul Martinolich, Sherwin Ladner, Adam Lawson and Marcos Montes
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(3), 660; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11030660
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/3/660

32. “Speed and Fuel Ratio Optimization for a Dual-Fuel Ship to Minimize Its Carbon Emissions and Cost”
by You-Chen Shih, Yu-An Tzeng, Chih-Wen Cheng and Chien-Hua Huang
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(4), 758; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11040758
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/4/758

33. “Punctiform Breakup and Initial Oceanization in the Central Red Sea Rift”
by Ya-Di Sang, Bakhit M. T. Adam, Chun-Feng Li, Liang Huang, Yong-Lin Wen, Jia-Ling Zhang and Yu-Tao Liu
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(4), 808; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11040808
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/4/808

34. “Analysis of the Mooring Effects of Future Ultra-Large Container Vessels (ULCV) on Port Infrastructures”
by Sara Sanz Sáenz, Gabriel Diaz-Hernandez, Lutz Schweter and Pieter Nordbeck
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(4), 856; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11040856
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/4/856

35. “Three-Dimensional-Printed Coral-like Structures as a Habitat for Reef Fish”
by Asa Oren, Ofer Berman, Reem Neri, Ezri Tarazi, Haim Parnas, Offri Lotan, Majeed Zoabi, Noam Josef and Nadav Shashar
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(4), 882; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11040882
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/4/882

36. “Biodiversity of UV-Resistant Bacteria in Antarctic Aquatic Environments”
by Daniela Coppola, Chiara Lauritano, Gianluca Zazo, Genoveffa Nuzzo, Angelo Fontana, Adrianna Ianora, Maria Costantini, Cinzia Verde and Daniela Giordano
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(5), 968; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11050968
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/5/968

37. “Digital Twin in the Maritime Domain: A Review and Emerging Trends”
by Nuwan Sri Madusanka, Yijie Fan, Shaolong Yang and Xianbo Xiang
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(5), 1021; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11051021
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/5/1021

38. “Maritime Anomaly Detection for Vessel Traffic Services: A Survey”
by Thomas Stach, Yann Kinkel, Manfred Constapel and Hans-Christoph Burmeister
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(6), 1174; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11061174
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/6/1174

39. “Evaluation of Coastal Protection Strategies at Costa da Caparica (Portugal): Nourishments and Structural Interventions”
by Francisco Sancho
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(6), 1159; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11061159
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/6/1159

40. “Wind-Assisted Ship Propulsion: Matching Flettner Rotors with Diesel Engines and Controllable Pitch Propellers”
by Veronica Vigna and Massimo Figari
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(5), 1072; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11051072
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/5/1072

41. “Measuring Detection Efficiency of High-Residency Acoustic Signals for Estimating Probability of Fish–Turbine Encounter in a Fast-Flowing Tidal Passage”
by Brian Gavin Sanderson, Charles William Bangley, Louise Patricia McGarry and Daniel James Hasselman
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(6), 1172; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11061172
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/6/1172

42. “Methodological Design Optimization of a Marine LNG Internal Combustion Gas Engine to Burn Alternative Fuels”
by Ander Ruiz Zardoya, Iñigo Oregui Bengoetxea, Angel Lopez Martinez, Iñaki Loroño Lucena and José A. Orosa
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(6), 1194; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11061194
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/6/1194

43. “Modes of Operation and Forcing in Oil Spill Modeling: State-of-Art, Deficiencies and Challenges”
by Panagiota Keramea, Nikolaos Kokkos, George Zodiatis and Georgios Sylaios
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(6), 1165; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11061165
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/6/1165

44. “Ocean Surface Gravity Wave Evolution during Three Along-Shelf Propagating Tropical Cyclones: Model’s Performance of Wind-Sea and Swell”
by Chu-En Hsu, Christie A. Hegermiller, John C. Warner and Maitane Olabarrieta
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(6), 1152; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11061152
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/6/1152

45. “Fatigue Analysis of Inter-Array Power Cables between Two Floating Offshore Wind Turbines Including a Simplified Method to Estimate Stress Factors”
by Dennis Beier, Anja Schnepf, Sean Van Steel, Naiquan Ye and Muk Chen Ong
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(6), 1254; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11061254
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/6/1254

46. “Real-Time Instance Segmentation for Detection of Underwater Litter as a Plastic Source”
by Brendan Chongzhi Corrigan, Zhi Yung Tay and Dimitrios Konovessis
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(8), 1532; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11081532
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/8/1532

47. “Measuring Resilience to Sea-Level Rise for Critical Infrastructure Systems: Leveraging Leading Indicators”
by Lamis Amer, Murat Erkoc, Rusty A. Feagin, Sabarethinam Kameshwar, Katharine J. Mach and Diana Mitsova
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(7), 1421; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11071421
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/7/1421

48. “Sensitivity Analysis of Modal Parameters of a Jacket Offshore Wind Turbine to Operational Conditions”
by Nasim Partovi-Mehr, Emmanuel Branlard, Mingming Song, Babak Moaveni, Eric M. Hines and Amy Robertson
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(8), 1524; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11081524
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/8/1524

49. “A Possible Synergistic Approach: Case Study of Saccharina latissima Extract and Nitrifying Bacteria in Lettuce”
by Diana Pacheco, João Cotas, Leonel Pereira and Kiril Bahcevandziev
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(9), 1645; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11091645
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/9/1645

50. “On the Digital Twin of The Ocean Cleanup Systems—Part I: Calibration of the Drag Coefficients of a Netted Screen in OrcaFlex Using CFD and Full-Scale Experiments”
by Martin Alejandro Gonzalez Jimenez, Andriarimina Daniel Rakotonirina, Bruno Sainte-Rose and David James Cox
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(10), 1943; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11101943
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/10/1943

51. “Monitoring of a Coastal Protection Scheme through Satellite Remote Sensing: A Case Study in Ghana”
by Luciana das Neves, Carolina Andrade, Maria Francisca Sarmento and Paulo Rosa-Santos
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(9), 1771; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11091771
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/9/1771

52. “A Numerical Study on the Hydrodynamic Performance of a Tanker in Bow Sea Conditions Depending on Restraint Conditions”
by Soon-Hyun Lee, Seunghyun Hwang, Hwi-Su Kim, Yeo-Jin Hyun, Sun-Kyu Lee and Kwang-Jun Paik
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(9), 1726; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11091726
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/9/1726

53. “Optimizing Smart Energy Infrastructure in Smart Ports: A Systematic Scoping Review of Carbon Footprint Reduction”
by Seyed Behbood Issa Zadeh, Maria Dolores Esteban Perez, José-Santos López-Gutiérrez and Gonzalo Fernández-Sánchez
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(10), 1921; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11101921
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/10/1921

54. “CCGAN as a Tool for Satellite-Derived Chlorophyll a Concentration Gap Reconstruction”
by Leon Ćatipović, Frano Matić, Hrvoje Kalinić, Shubha Sathyendranath, Tomislav Županović, James Dingle and Thomas Jackson
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(9), 1814; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11091814
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/9/1814

55. “Experimental Study on Prediction for Combustion Optimal Control of Oil-Fired Boilers of Ships Using Color Space Image Feature Analysis and Support Vector Machine”
by Chang-Min Lee, Byung-Gun Jung and Jae-Hyuk Choi
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(10), 1993; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11101993
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/10/1993

56. “The SAVEMEDCOASTS-2 webGIS: The Online Platform for Relative Sea Level Rise and Storm Surge Scenarios up to 2100 for the Mediterranean Coasts”
by Antonio Falciano, Marco Anzidei, Michele Greco, Maria Lucia Trivigno, Antonio Vecchio, Charalampos Georgiadis, Petros Patias, Michele Crosetto, Josè Navarro, Enrico Serpelloni et al.
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(11), 2071; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11112071
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/11/2071

57. “New Insights into Sea Turtle Propulsion and Their Cost of Transport Point to a Potential New Generation of High-Efficient Underwater Drones for Ocean Exploration”
by Nick van der Geest, Lorenzo Garcia, Roy Nates and Fraser Borrett
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(10), 1944; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11101944
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/10/1944

58. “Assessment of Wave Power Density Using Sea State Climate Change Initiative Database in the French Façade”
by Sonia Ponce de León, Marco Restano and Jérôme Benveniste
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(10), 1970; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11101970
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/10/1970

59. “Ensemble Neural Networks for the Development of Storm Surge Flood Modeling: A Comprehensive Review”
by Saeid Khaksari Nezhad, Mohammad Barooni, Deniz Velioglu Sogut and Robert J. Weaver
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(11), 2154; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11112154
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/11/2154

20 June 2024
2023 Impact Factors for MDPI Journals Released


MDPI is pleased to announce the inclusion of 237 journals in the 2024 release of the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and share the key results (see above).

This year, journals covered in the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) received category ranks together with journals in the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) and Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI). Overall, 139 MDPI journals indexed in ESCI are included in the new unified rankings for the first time.

Enhanced Comparability of Data

According to Clarivate, "the creation of unified category rankings [provides] a simpler and more complete category view for the evaluation of journal performance. [...] The category-first approach simplifies journal performance assessment with a holistic view of all journals in each subject category."

We are thrilled to announce that 72% of our ranked MDPI journals (171 of 237) are above average, in Q1 or Q2. Twenty-nine of our journals received their first Impact Factor this year, accounting for more than 5% of the journals accepted into the Web of Science last year.

MDPI Journals Ranked in JCR

The following data includes all MDPI journals indexed in SCIE, SSCI, ESCI and AHCI.

Journal

Impact Factor

Rank Quartile

Category

Acoustics

1.3

Q3

Acoustics

Actuators

2.2

Q2

Engineering, Mechanical

Q2

Instruments & Instrumentation

Administrative Sciences

3.0

Q2

Management

Advances in Respiratory Medicine

1.8

Q3

Respiratory System

Aerospace

2.1

Q2

Engineering, Aerospace

Agriculture

3.3

Q1

Agronomy

Agriengineering

3.0

Q2

Agricultural Engineering

Agronomy

3.3

Q1

Agronomy

Q1

Plant Sciences

AI

3.1

Q2

Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence

Q2

Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications

Algorithms

1.8

Q3

Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence

Q2

Computer Science, Theory & Methods

Animals

2.7

Q1

Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science

Q1

Veterinary Sciences

Antibiotics

4.3

Q1

Infectious Diseases

Q1

Pharmacology & Pharmacy

Antibodies

3.0

Q3

Immunology

Antioxidants

6.0

Q1

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Q1

Chemistry, Medicinal

Q1

Food Science & Technology

Applied Sciences

2.5

Q2

Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Q1

Engineering, Multidisciplinary

Q3

Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Q2

Physics, Applied

Applied System Innovation

3.8

Q2

Computer Science, Information Systems

Q2

Engineering, Electrical & Electronic

Q2

Telecommunications

Arts

0.3

N/A

Humanities, Multidisciplinary

Atmosphere

2.5

Q3

Environmental Sciences

Q3

Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences

Atoms

1.7

Q3

Physics, Atomic, Molecular & Chemical

Audiology Research

2.1

Q1

Audiology & Speech-language Pathology

Axioms

1.9

Q1

Mathematics, Applied

Batteries

4.6

Q2

Electrochemistry

Q2

Energy & Fuels

Q2

Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Behavioral Sciences

2.5

Q2

Psychology, Multidisciplinary

Beverages

3.0

Q2

Food Science & Technology

Big Data and Cognitive Computing

3.7

Q2

Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence

Q2

Computer Science, Information Systems

Q1

Computer Science, Theory & Methods

Bioengineering

3.8

Q2

Engineering, Biomedical

Biology

3.6

Q1

Biology

Biomedicines

3.9

Q2

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Q2

Medicine, Research & Experimental

Q1

Pharmacology & Pharmacy

Biomimetics

3.4

Q1

Engineering, Multidisciplinary

Q3

Materials Science, Biomaterials

Biomolecules

4.8

Q1

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Biosensors

4.9

Q1

Chemistry, Analytical

Q1

Instruments & Instrumentation

Q2

Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Biotech

2.7

Q3

Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Birds

1.5

Q1

Ornithology

Brain Sciences

2.7

Q3

Neurosciences

Buildings

3.1

Q2

Construction & Building Technology

Q2

Engineering, Civil

C-Journal of Carbon Research

3.9

Q2

Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Cancers

4.5

Q1

Oncology

Cardiogenetics

0.5

Q4

Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems

Catalysts

3.8

Q2

Chemistry, Physical

Cells

5.1

Q2

Cell Biology

Ceramics

2.7

Q1

Materials Science, Ceramics

Q3

Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Chemengineering

2.8

Q2

Engineering, Chemical

Chemistry

2.4

Q3

Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Chemosensors

3.7

Q2

Chemistry, Analytical

Q2

Electrochemistry

Q1

Instruments & Instrumentation

Children

2.0

Q2

Pediatrics

Clean Technologies

4.0

Q2

Engineering, Environmental

Q2

Environmental Sciences

Q3

Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Climate

3.0

Q2

Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences

Clinics and Practice

1.7

Q2

Medicine, General & Internal

Clocks & Sleep

2.1

Q3

Clinical Neurology

Q3

Neurosciences

Coatings

2.9

Q2

Materials Science, Coatings & Films

Q3

Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Q2

Physics, Applied

Colloids and Interfaces

2.5

Q3

Chemistry, Physical

Computation

1.9

Q2

Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications

Computers

2.6

Q2

Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications

Condensed Matter

1.9

Q3

Physics, Condensed Matter

Cosmetics

3.4

Q2

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Q2

Dermatology

Cryptography

1.8

Q3

Computer Science, Information Systems

Q2

Computer Science, Theory & Methods

Crystals

2.4

Q2

Crystallography

Q3

Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Current Issues in Molecular Biology

2.8

Q3

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Current Oncology

2.8

Q2

Oncology

Data

2.2

Q3

Computer Science, Information Systems

Q2

Multidisciplinary Sciences

Dentistry Journal

2.5

Q2

Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine

Dermatopathology

1.6

Q3

Dermatology

Diabetology

2.4

Q3

Endocrinology & Metabolism

Diagnostics

3.0

Q1

Medicine, General & Internal

Diseases

2.9

Q2

Medicine, Research & Experimental

Diversity

2.1

Q2

Biodiversity Conservation

Q3

Ecology

Drones

4.4

Q1

Remote Sensing

Earth

2.1

Q3

Environmental Sciences

Q3

Geosciences, Multidisciplinary

Ecologies

1.7

Q3

Ecology

Econometrics

1.1

Q3

Economics

Economies

2.1

Q2

Economics

Education Sciences

2.5

Q1

Education & Educational Research

Electronics

2.6

Q2

Computer Science, Information Systems

Q2

Engineering, Electrical & Electronic

Q2

Physics, Applied

Energies

3.0

Q3

Energy & Fuels

Entropy

2.1

Q2

Physics, Multidisciplinary

Environments

3.5

Q2

Environmental Sciences

Epigenomes

2.5

Q3

Genetics & Heredity

European Burn Journal

1.0

Q4

Critical Care Medicine

Q4

Dermatology

European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education

3.0

Q1

Psychology, Clinical

Fermentation

3.3

Q2

Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Fibers

4.0

Q2

Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Fire

3.0

Q2

Ecology

Q1

Forestry

Fishes

2.1

Q2

Fisheries

Q2

Marine & Freshwater Biology

Fluids

1.8

Q3

Mechanics

Q3

Physics, Fluids & Plasmas

Foods

4.7

Q1

Food Science & Technology

Forecasting

2.3

Q2

Multidisciplinary Sciences

Forests

2.4

Q1

Forestry

Fractal and Fractional

3.6

Q1

Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications

Fuels

2.7

Q3

Energy & Fuels

Q3

Engineering, Chemical

Future Internet

2.8

Q2

Computer Science, Information Systems

Galaxies

3.2

Q2

Astronomy & Astrophysics

Games

0.6

Q4

Economics

Q4

Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications

Q4

Social Sciences, Mathematical Methods

Gastroenterology Insights

1.5

Q3

Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Gastrointestinal Disorders

0.9

Q4

Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Gels

5.0

Q1

Polymer Science

Genealogy

0.8

Q3

Ethnic Studies

Q4

Family Studies

Q3

Sociology

Genes

2.8

Q2

Genetics & Heredity

Geosciences

2.4

Q2

Geosciences, Multidisciplinary

Geriatrics

2.1

Q3

Geriatrics & Gerontology

Healthcare

2.4

Q2

Health Care Sciences & Services

Q2

Health Policy & Services

Hemato

0.9

Q4

Hematology

Hematology Reports

1.1

Q4

Hematology

Heritage

2.0

N/A

Humanities, Multidisciplinary

Q2

Multidisciplinary Sciences

Horticulturae

3.1

Q1

Horticulture

Humanities

0.3

N/A

Humanities, Multidisciplinary

Hydrology

3.1

Q2

Water Resources

Immuno

2.1

Q4

Immunology

Infectious Disease Reports

3.4

Q2

Infectious Diseases

Informatics

3.4

Q2

Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications

Information

2.4

Q3

Computer Science, Information Systems

Infrastructures

2.7

Q2

Construction & Building Technology

Q2

Engineering, Civil

Q2

Transportation Science & Technology

Inorganics

3.1

Q2

Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear

Insects

2.7

Q1

Entomology

International Journal of Financial Studies

2.1

Q2

Business, Finance

International Journal of Molecular Sciences

4.9

Q1

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Q2

Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

International Journal of Neonatal Screening

4.0

Q1

Genetics & Heredity

Q1

Pediatrics

International Journal of Turbomachinery Propulsion and Power

1.3

Q2

Engineering, Aerospace

Q3

Engineering, Mechanical

Inventions

2.1

Q2

Engineering, Multidisciplinary

ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information

2.8

Q2

Computer Science, Information Systems

Q2

Geography, Physical

Q2

Remote Sensing

Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease

2.4

Q2

Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems

Journal of Clinical Medicine

3.0

Q1

Medicine, General & Internal

Journal of Composites Science

3.0

Q2

Materials Science, Composites

Journal of Developmental Biology

2.2

Q3

Developmental Biology

Journal of Functional Biomaterials

5.0

Q1

Engineering, Biomedical

Q2

Materials Science, Biomaterials

Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology

2.6

Q1

Sport Sciences

Journal of Fungi

4.2

Q2

Microbiology

Q1

Mycology

Journal of Imaging

2.7

Q3

Imaging Science & Photographic Technology

Journal of Intelligence

2.8

Q1

Psychology, Multidisciplinary

Journal of Low Power Electronics and Applications

1.6

Q3

Engineering, Electrical & Electronic

Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing

3.3

Q2

Engineering, Manufacturing

Q1

Engineering, Mechanical

Q2

Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Journal of Marine Science and Engineering

2.7

Q1

Engineering, Marine

Q2

Engineering, Ocean

Q2

Oceanography

Journal of Personalized Medicine

3.0

Q2

Health Care Sciences & Services

Q1

Medicine, General & Internal

Journal of Sensor and Actuator Networks

3.3

Q2

Computer Science, Information Systems

Q2

Telecommunications

Journal of Theoretical and Applied Electronic Commerce Research

5.1

Q1

Business

Journal of Xenobiotics

6.8

Q1

Toxicology

Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens

2.1

Q2

Biodiversity Conservation

Journalism and Media

2.0

Q2

Communication

Land

3.2

Q2

Environmental Studies

Languages

0.9

N/A

Language & Linguistics

Q2

Linguistics

Laws

1.3

Q1

Law

Life

3.2

Q1

Biology

Logistics

3.6

Q2

Management

Q2

Operations Research & Management Science

Lubricants

3.1

Q2

Engineering, Mechanical

Machine Learning and Knowledge Extraction

4.0

Q2

Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence

Q2

Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications

Q2

Engineering, Electrical & Electronic

Machines

2.1

Q3

Engineering, Electrical & Electronic

Q2

Engineering, Mechanical

Magnetochemistry

2.6

Q2

Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear

Q3

Chemistry, Physical

Q3

Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Marine Drugs

4.9

Q1

Chemistry, Medicinal

Q1

Pharmacology & Pharmacy

Materials

3.1

Q3

Chemistry, Physical

Q2

Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Q1

Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering

Q2

Physics, Applied

Q2

Physics, Condensed Matter

Mathematical and Computational Applications

1.9

Q2

Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications

Mathematics

2.3

Q1

Mathematics

Medicina

2.4

Q1

Medicine, General & Internal

Membranes

3.3

Q2

Chemistry, Physical

Q2

Engineering, Chemical

Q2

Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Q2

Polymer Science

Metabolites

3.4

Q2

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Metals

2.6

Q3

Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Q2

Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering

Methods and Protocols

2.3

Q3

Biochemical Research Methods

Microbiology Research

2.1

Q3

Microbiology

Micromachines

3.0

Q2

Chemistry, Analytical

Q2

Instruments & Instrumentation

Q3

Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Q2

Physics, Applied

Microorganisms

4.1

Q2

Microbiology

Minerals

2.2

Q2

Geochemistry & Geophysics

Q2

Mineralogy

Q2

Mining & Mineral Processing

Modelling

1.3

Q3

Engineering, Multidisciplinary

Molbank

0.6

Q4

Chemistry, Organic

Molecules

4.2

Q2

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Q2

Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Multimodal Technologies and Interaction

2.4

Q3

Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence

Q2

Computer Science, Cybernetics

Q3

Computer Science, Information Systems

Nanomaterials

4.4

Q2

Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Q2

Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Q2

Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Q2

Physics, Applied

Neurology International

3.2

Q2

Clinical Neurology

Neurosci

1.6

Q3

Clinical Neurology

Q4

Neurosciences

Nitrogen

1.6

Q4

Environmental Sciences

Non-Coding RNA

3.6

Q2

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Q2

Genetics & Heredity

Nursing Reports

2.4

Q1

Nursing

Nutrients

4.8

Q1

Nutrition & Dietetics

Oceans

1.5

Q3

Marine & Freshwater Biology

Q3

Oceanography

Optics

1.1

Q4

Optics

Organics

1.4

Q3

Chemistry, Organic

Particles

1.7

Q3

Astronomy & Astrophysics

Q2

Physics, Nuclear

Q3

Physics, Particles & Fields

Pathogens

3.3

Q2

Microbiology

Pathophysiology

2.7

Q2

Pathology

Pediatric Reports

1.4

Q3

Pediatrics

Pharmaceuticals

4.3

Q2

Chemistry, Medicinal

Q1

Pharmacology & Pharmacy

Pharmaceutics

4.9

Q1

Pharmacology & Pharmacy

Pharmacy

2.0

Q3

Pharmacology & Pharmacy

Philosophies

0.6

Q2

History & Philosophy of Science

N/A

Philosophy

Photonics

2.1

Q2

Optics

Physics

1.5

Q2

Physics, Multidisciplinary

Plants

4.0

Q1

Plant Sciences

Plasma

1.9

Q3

Physics, Fluids & Plasmas

Polymers

4.7

Q1

Polymer Science

Polysaccharides

4.7

Q1

Polymer Science

Processes

2.8

Q2

Engineering, Chemical

Prosthesis

2.8

Q4

Materials Science, Biomaterials

Proteomes

4.0

Q2

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Psychiatry International

1.2

Q4

Psychiatry

Publications

4.6

Q1

Information Science & Library Science

Quantum Beam Science

1.3

Q3

Instruments & Instrumentation

Q3

Materials Science, Characterization & Testing

Q4

Quantum Science & Technology

Quaternary

2.3

Q2

Geosciences, Multidisciplinary

Reactions

2.2

Q3

Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Recycling

4.6

Q2

Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Religions

0.7

N/A

Religion

Remote Sensing

4.2

Q2

Environmental Sciences

Q1

Geosciences, Multidisciplinary

Q2

Imaging Science & Photographic Technology

Q2

Remote Sensing

Reports

0.8

Q3

Medicine, General & Internal

Reproductive Medicine

1.1

Q4

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Q4

Reproductive Biology

Resources

3.6

Q2

Environmental Sciences

Q3

Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Risks

2.0

Q2

Business, Finance

Robotics

2.9

Q2

Robotics

Safety

1.8

Q3

Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Scientia Pharmaceutica

2.3

Q3

Pharmacology & Pharmacy

Sensors

3.4

Q2

Chemistry, Analytical

Q2

Engineering, Electrical & Electronic

Q2

Instruments & Instrumentation

Separations

2.5

Q3

Chemistry, Analytical

Sexes

1.2

Q2

Medicine, General & Internal

Q3

Psychology, Multidisciplinary

Q2

Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary

Q2

Womens Studies

Smart Cities

7.0

Q1

Engineering, Electrical & Electronic

Q1

Urban Studies

Social Sciences

1.7

Q2

Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary

Societies

1.7

Q2

Sociology

Soil Systems

2.9

Q2

Soil Science

Solids

2.4

Q3

Chemistry, Physical

Q3

Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Sports

2.2

Q2

Sport Sciences

Stats

0.9

Q4

Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications

Q3

Statistics & Probability

Surfaces

2.3

Q3

Chemistry, Physical

Q3

Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Surgical Techniques Development

0.1

Q4

Surgery

Sustainability

3.3

Q2

Environmental Sciences

Q2

Environmental Studies

Q3

Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Symmetry

2.2

Q2

Multidisciplinary Sciences

Systems

2.3

Q1

Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary

Technologies

4.2

Q1

Engineering, Multidisciplinary

Telecom

2.1

Q3

Telecommunications

Thalassemia Reports

0.6

Q4

Hematology

Tomography

2.2

Q2

Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging

Toxics

3.9

Q2

Environmental Sciences

Q1

Toxicology

Toxins

3.9

Q2

Food Science & Technology

Q1

Toxicology

Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease

2.8

Q2

Infectious Diseases

Q2

Parasitology

Q1

Tropical Medicine

Universe

2.5

Q2

Astronomy & Astrophysics

Q2

Physics, Particles & Fields

Urban Science

2.1

Q3

Environmental Sciences

Q3

Environmental Studies

Q2

Geography

Q3

Regional & Urban Planning

Q2

Urban Studies

Vaccines

5.2

Q1

Immunology

Q1

Medicine, Research & Experimental

Vehicles

2.4

Q2

Engineering, Mechanical

Q2

Transportation Science & Technology

Veterinary Sciences

2.0

Q2

Veterinary Sciences

Vibration

1.9

Q3

Engineering, Mechanical

Q3

Mechanics

Viruses

3.8

Q2

Virology

Water

3.0

Q2

Environmental Sciences

Q2

Water Resources

World

2.0

Q2

Economics

Q2

Political Science

Q1

Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary

World Electric Vehicle Journal

2.6

Q2

Engineering, Electrical & Electronic

Q2

Transportation Science & Technology

Source: 2023 Journal Impact Factors, Journal Citation Reports TM (Clarivate, 2024)


About MDPI

A pioneer in scholarly, open access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996. MDPI is leading the transition to open science by making more research free and accessible to everyone. Over 3.5 million researchers have entrusted MDPI with publishing their scientific discoveries. MDPI’s editorial process is bolstered by a network of dedicated reviewers, a team of 6000 professional, well-trained staff members, and an in-house article submission platform that was designed to ensure efficient processes within its 440 fully open access titles.

19 June 2024
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering Receives an Increased CiteScore of 4.4

We are pleased to inform you that the Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (JMSE, ISSN: 2077-1312) has received a heightened CiteScore of 4.4.

CiteScore provides transparent metrics that enable well-informed publishing strategies, library collection development, and the benchmarking of journal performance. It is now a standard citation metric alongside SNIP and SJR that gives an up-to-date view of a journal’s impact.

The 2023 CiteScore provides an assessment of the scientific influence of journals in the 2020 to 2023 period.

This is a reflection of the excellent performance, support, and dedication of all journal editors, reviewers, authors, and readers.

For more journal statistics, please visit https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jmse/stats.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the journal.

JMSE Editorial Office

7 June 2024
MDPI Calls for Greater Open Access to Science for Ocean Protection

On UNESCO’s 2024 Oceans Day, MDPI encourages the scientific community to increase the accessibility of ocean research to accelerate ocean conservation.

Basel, Switzerland, June 7, 2024: MDPI, a leading open access (OA) publisher, is proud to announce its active support for World Oceans Day 2024, celebrated under UNESCO’s Ocean Decade framework. MDPI’s CEO, Stefan Tochev hopes that “the latest ocean research can be made freely accessible to help empower scientists and communities at large to save our oceans,” under UNESCO’s Ocean Decade until 2030.

Open Access: A Catalyst for Ocean Action

MDPI’s presence at the UNESCO Ocean Decade Conference 2024 highlights our unwavering commitment to using OA to advance ocean science, support research communities, and promote sustainable ocean management.

"Our involvement in the UNESCO Ocean Decade Conference underscores MDPI's commitment to the underfunded Ocean SDG. By promoting OA to scientific articles and books on SDGs, we aim to inspire critical actions," said Tochev. "Our initiatives, like the World Sustainability Award and Emerging Sustainability Award, further demonstrate our dedication to advancing sustainability.”

Showcasing MDPI’s Contributions to Ocean Research

Over the past three years, MDPI has published 30,000 papers focused on ocean research and related topics. Key MDPI journals contributing to this body of work include:

  • Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (4.9k papers)
  • Remote Sensing (2.6k papers)
  • Sustainability (2k papers)
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences (IJMS) (1.7k papers)
  • Marine Drugs (1.5k papers)
  • Water (1.5k papers)

These publications highlight MDPI’s contributions to ocean science, reinforcing our role in the broader sustainability agenda by promoting blue innovation and economy.

Additionally, MDPI has launched Oceans, an international, peer-reviewed forum specifically aimed at publishing studies related to all branches of oceanography with an emphasis on the functioning of the ocean and the sustainable use of its resources and ecosystem services.

Affirming MDPI’s Commitment to Ocean Science

MDPI’s commitment to OA is pivotal in addressing critical global challenges, from climate change to ocean sustainability. Our efforts resonate with Outcome 4 of the UNESCO Ocean Decade action roadmap: an accessible ocean with open and equitable access to data, information, technology, and innovation. By aligning with UNESCO’s goals, MDPI continues to contribute to shaping a sustainable future for our oceans, reinforcing our position as a forward-thinking publisher dedicated to environmental stewardship and scientific excellence.


For more information, contact Rui Duarte at [email protected] or +41764313242.


About MDPI

A pioneer in scholarly, open access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996. MDPI is leading the transition to open science by making more research free and accessible to everyone. Over 3.5 million researchers have entrusted MDPI with publishing their scientific discoveries. MDPI’s editorial process is bolstered by a network of dedicated reviewers, a team of over 6000 professional, well-trained staff members, and an in-house article submission platform that was designed to ensure efficient processes within its 430 fully open access titles.

 

5 June 2024
MDPI Sets a New Benchmark for Publishing Excellence


95% of authors rate MDPI’s publication process as excellent or good, setting a new benchmark in scientific publishing – reveals 2023 Annual Report. 

Basel, Switzerland, June 4, 2024: MDPI, the leading open access (OA) publisher, proudly announces the release of its 2023 Annual Report, detailing remarkable achievements and reaffirming its leadership in advancing OA publishing. In 2023, MDPI received 655,065 submissions, of which 285,244 articles were published. The company now commands a 17% market share in gold open access articles, with a median publication time of six weeks.

Stefan Tochev, MDPI's CEO, stated, "As a pioneer in open access publishing, MDPI has long been a game-changer in the scholarly community, serving millions of authors around the world to ensure the latest research is freely available. Reflecting on our incredible journey at MDPI, 2023 has been marked by growth in paper submissions, ambitious projects and initiatives aimed at improving our internal processes and delivering top-notch services to our scientists."

MDPI's 2023 Annual Report highlights several key achievements:

  • 17% market share in gold open access articles across all disciplines.
  • Record satisfaction rates: 95% of authors, 82% of reviewers, and 85% of guest editors.
  • Enhanced editorial standards and feedback processes.
  • Increased reach and impact with 54 new MDPI journal inclusions in Scopus, 29 in Web of Science, and 77 in DOAJ.

MDPI’s unwavering commitment to advancing OA has transformed the landscape of scholarly publishing, making high-quality research freely accessible to the global scientific community. The continuous improvement in our editorial standards and feedback processes underscores MDPI’s dedication to ensuring academic integrity and excellence.

Global Reach and Collaboration

MDPI’s global footprint continues to expand, with authors from diverse regions: 37% from Asia/Pacific, 36% from Europe, 15% from the Americas, and 12% from other parts of the world. The company’s fully OA platform attracted nearly 14 million monthly visitors in 2023, reflecting its widespread influence in the scientific community.

Commitment to Partnerships

With over 800 institutional partners, MDPI continues to demonstrate its dedication to providing reliable and collaborative publishing services. The introduction of a transparent flat-fee model highlights MDPI's ongoing efforts to enhance affordability and support to the academic community. For more details read our 2023 Annual Report.

For more information, contact Rui Duarte at [email protected] or +41764313242.


About MDPI

A pioneer in scholarly, open access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996. MDPI is leading the transition to open science by making more research free and accessible to everyone. Over 3.5 million researchers have entrusted MDPI with publishing their scientific discoveries. MDPI’s editorial process is bolstered by a network of dedicated reviewers, a team of over 6000 professional, well-trained staff members, and an in-house article submission platform that was designed to ensure efficient processes within its 430 fully open access titles.

 

4 June 2024
MDPI Insights: The CEO's Letter #12 - First Term as CEO, Tu Youyou Award, Books Report

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

Renewed Term as CEO of MDPI

I released the first CEO Letter at the end of June 2023, reflecting on my first month as CEO. Looking back at the first release, I’m pleased to see a marked consistency of content – from talking about open access (OA) and highlighting the great work being done at MDPI, to bringing together the science community with our conferences and building relations with our editorial board members and our industry as a whole.

For example, in the first letter, I highlighted our meeting with Dr. Eric O. Freed, the founding and current Editor-in-Chief (EiC) of our journal Viruses. Meeting with Eric is a pleasure, as he has a strong commitment and clear vision for the journal. 

On 21 May, 2024 we met with EiC Prof. Dr. Antonino Carbone, and Section EiC Prof. Dr. Alberto Signore (pictured on the left), of our journal Hemato (tracked for Impact Factor, and indexed in Scopus), showing our continued and active collaboration with our chief editors to develop the visions for the journal. Over the course of the day, we gathered feedback and gained an understanding of the journal's expectations and focus on strategic growth.

Reflections on my first year as CEO: achievements and initiatives

During my first year as CEO, there have been many remarkable moments, including a strong focus on bringing people together, focusing on company communications and performance.

According to a recent study of 3,400 people across 10 countries, “Managers impact employees’ mental health (69%) more than doctors (51%) or therapists (41%) — and even the same as a partner (69%).” This is an important topic for me, and perhaps that’s why I place a high value on management culture due to its tangible impact on people’s lives.

When I joined MDPI, I created a weekly meet-up for the Corporate Marketing department and their team leads. On the final Thursday of every month, we hold a Global Marketing meet-up to present projects, share knowledge, and conduct training. For years, I’ve maintained the tradition of ending each of our monthly global calls with a group photo to boost morale, motivation, and productivity, and to finish on a positive note.

In keeping with this, when I stepped into the role of CEO, I launched a bi-weekly management meeting, chairing over 20 MDPI Management Team meetings in my first year. These sessions provide an opportunity for managers to present their team’s work, focusing on their achievements and the challenges they face, while at the same time creating space for sharing knowledge.

“I firmly believe that OA is the future of publishing”

I co-organized and co-led the 2023 MDPI Strategy Management meeting this past October, from which we established an Executive Task Force that meets monthly to prioritize projects aimed at building MDPI into the world’s most trusted publisher. To achieve our goals, we as managers need to maintain collaborative communication and connect to the bigger picture.

As CEO, I focused on leadership communication by publishing 12 CEO Letters, one for each month of my tenure, to share more about MDPI news and achievements. I also produced ten videos to help further communicate our message.

I was happy to attend eight publishing and conference events, including STM in Frankfurt and Washington, APE, and R2R, and facilitate critical company meetings with Elsevier, Web of Science, ResearchGate, DOAJ, and others. It was a pleasure to meet and have discussions with key organizations and governing bodies such as CAS in China and ANVUR in Italy.

The best part was the opportunity to visit seven MDPI offices across Europe and Asia-Pacific, meeting with local managers and colleagues and supporting them in person. As part of this, I conducted training sessions while continuing to lead the Corporate Marketing department.

Looking ahead

My goal for my second year as CEO is to continue building on the initiatives from the past, including leadership communications, public relations, educational marketing, and company culture, while representing MDPI to the best of my ability. Additionally, I have a few new projects I hope to launch that I believe will be valuable to MDPI and the industry at large.

I firmly believe that OA is the future of publishing, and I am grateful to be in a position to advocate for this belief as part of MDPI, the world's leading open access publisher.

Thank you to our staff and industry friends for your genuine support in this role.

Impactful Research

Nominations Open for the Prestigious Tu Youyou Award 2024

I am pleased to share that MDPI has opened nominations for the 2024 Tu Youyou Award, a prestigious recognition established in honour of Professor Tu Youyou, Nobel Laureate, whose work has significantly transformed the global fight against malaria.

The Tu Youyou Award offers CHF 100,000

In 2015, Professor Tu Youyou was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for her discovery of artemisinin, significantly reducing mortality rates from malaria and shaping global health policies. Artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) are now the standard treatment endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO), saving countless lives, especially in regions heavily burdened by malaria.

MDPI Special Issue

To mark Professor Tu’s 80th birthday in 2009, MDPI’s journal Molecules issued a Special Issue focusing on her contributions to medical research. Recognizing her continuous contribution, MDPI created the Tu Youyou Award in 2016 to honour outstanding achievements in natural products and medicinal chemistry.

The deadline for nominations is 31 December 2024

Nominations are open to scientists excelling in natural products and medicinal chemistry. Eligible nominators include academic institutes, universities, and societies. The deadline for nominations is 31 December 2024, with the winners to be announced on 30 April 2025. The Tu Youyou Award offers CHF 100,000, split equally among the winners.

MDPI encourages the academic community to nominate individuals who have demonstrated excellence and innovation in line with Professor Tu’s legacy. This award not only honours individual achievement but also encourages further scientific exploration and discovery in critical areas of medicine.

This award embodies our deep commitment to groundbreaking research that drives societal progress and celebrates the legacy of one of the greatest medical innovators of our time.

Inside MDPI

2023 MDPI Books Report

In past CEO letters, I have highlighted our publishing process and the impactful peer-reviewed articles that represent the core output of scholarly publishing. However, scholarly books are another pillar of publishing that MDPI also services, which our core audience may not be fully aware of. In this section, I highlight the 2023 MDPI Books report, released by our MDPI Books team in May 2024.

Download the 2023 MDPI Books Report

In the report, you will find a summary of MDPI Books’ 10th anniversary, the books indexed in the Web of Science Book Citation Index, our market outreach, and our outlook for 2024.

MDPI Books celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2023

MDPI Books published its first OA Reprint, “From the Renaissance to the Modern World,” in 2013. Over the past ten years, MDPI Books has seen a significant increase in both the volume and nature of published Reprints. As of December 2023, our catalogue includes a total of 7,369 Reprints, with 1,811 of them added in 2023 alone. MDPI Books includes monographs, book series, edited books and reprints of special issues and topical collections, among other book types.

We’re also celebrating the 10-year MDPI anniversary of Laura Wagner, Head of MDPI Books.

Laura Wagner (Head of Books Division)

Laura holds a Bachelor’s degree in Art History and History from the University of Basel. After her studies, she started her career at an art gallery in Basel.

Since joining MDPI in 2014, Laura has held several roles within the company. This included editorial work, development of reprint and book services, and the temporary management of the journal Arts.

Currently Laura holds the role of Head of Books Division and is in charge of the development and strategic direction of MDPI Books.

MDPI Books indexed in Web of Science Book Citation Index

Another milestone in 2023 was the indexing of four book titles in the Web of Science Book Citation Index. The indexing of our open access books is crucial for their reach and accessibility, ensuring higher visibility within the open science community.

  1. Self-Representation in an Expanded Field: From Self-Portraiture to Selfie, Contemporary Art in the Social Media Age by editor Ace Lehner
  2. Towards Socially Integrative Cities: Perspectives on Urban Sustainability in Europe and China by editors Bernhard Müller, Jian Liu, Jianming Cai, Paulina Schiappacasse, Hans-Martin Neumann, and Baojun Yang
  3. Transitioning to Gender Equality by editors Christa Binswanger and Andrea Zimmermann
  4. Under Construction: Performing Critical Identity by editor Marie-Anne Kohl

If you would like to learn more about MDPI Books, please visit: www.mdpi.com/books

If you are thinking of writing or editing a book, you can submit your proposal at www.mdpi.com/books/publish-with-us, or email us at [email protected].

Coming Together for Science

Polymers 2024 – Polymers for a Safe and Sustainable Future

Our conference team successfully managed the Polymers 2024 – Polymers for a Safe and Sustainable Future international conference which took place from 28–31 May 2024 in Athens, Greece. The conference was chaired by Prof. Dr. Dimitrios Bikiaris and Prof. Dr. Konstantinos Triantafyllidis from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, and Dr. Ioanna Deligkiozi from AXIA Innovation, Germany. In total, the conference had 259 accepted abstracts and over 300 attendees from 22 different countries.

The conference featured three keynote speakers and 12 invited speakers, including esteemed scholars from Europe, Asia, Africa, and Canada. It included 60 selected talks and 189 posters, chosen by the 24 members of the Scientific Committee along with the three Conference Chairs. The event explored the latest scientific advancements and innovations in polymer science, focusing on creating safe, sustainable, and environmentally friendly materials. Emphasizing green polymer chemistry and the use of bioresources, the conference promoted the synthesis of biobased and biodegradable polymers.

The conference featured esteemed scholars from Europe, Asia, Africa, and Canada

Conference awards

The conference also presented three awards: two sponsored by the journal Polymers – The Best Poster Award (€500) and the Best Oral Presentation Award (€600) – and one sponsored by Ossila, the Best Student Poster Award (€500).

Thank you to our 16 sponsors, three partnering societies (Hellenic Polymer Society, European Polymer Federation, and North American Thermal Analysis Society [NATAS]) and eight media partners.

Upcoming in-person event

1–4 August, 2024
The 1st International Conference on AI Sensors & The 10th International Symposium on Sensor Science
Location: Singapore

The AI Sensors 2024 Conference will unite innovators and experts in the realms of sensors, sensing technology, and artificial intelligence.

Find more upcoming MDPI events here.

Closing Thoughts

3rd World Forum Principles of Scientific Publications

I’m pleased to share that MDPI sponsored and attended the 3rd World Forum on Principles of Scientific Publications, which took place from 22–24 May in Malaga, Spain. The event brought together academic professionals and leading researchers to discuss critical topics in the realm of publishing and research. Presentation topics included Open Science, AI in Publishing, Predatory Journals, Fake Publications, Challenges for Non-native English Speakers, and more.

“It was great to see strong support from MDPI authors in the audience”

MDPI presentations


Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI) presenting at the 3rd World Forum Principles of Scientific Publications

I had the privilege of attending and presenting at the event, along with my colleague Dr. Enric Sayas (Business Analyst, MDPI) from our Barcelona office, who explored the ethical concerns and opportunities brought by AI in publishing.

I took the opportunity to present on Open Science, the benefits of Open Access, and MDPI’s performance, operations, and investment in ethics. Special thanks to Evan Escamilla (Project Manager, MDPI Books) and Facundo Santomé (Sr. Marketing Manager, MDPI) who also joined the conference.

It was great to see strong support from MDPI authors in the audience who shared their positive experiences publishing with us. Their story reflects the experience of the vast majority of authors who choose to work with MDPI.

We also encountered some conservative views on OA, which created an opportunity for open discussion aimed at addressing concerns about OA and MDPI. Engaging in such discussions is important, as scepticism sometimes arises from misinformation or from a misunderstanding of who we are and how we operate. When we engage in open and honest discussion, we tend to see people getting a better understanding of MDPI, which helps address any misconceptions they may have had.


Left to right: Dr. Enric Sayas (Business Analyst, MDPI), Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI), Facundo Santomé (Sr. Marketing Manager, MDPI), and Evan Escamilla (Project Manager, MDPI Books) at 3rd World Forum Principles of Scientific Publications

Stefan Tochev
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG

23 May 2024
Transfer Service in MDPI

We are pleased to announce MDPI’s Transfer Service.

This service provides a convenient method of transferring your manuscript file, along with any reviewer comments, to another journal within our publishing portfolio.

We are committed to helping authors find the right home for their research, and we will provide authors with guidance and technical support through all stages of the transfer process. Authors will be able to choose to transfer in the following two situations:

1. Select alternative journals on submission.

2. Authors are encouraged to transfer manuscripts to other MDPI journals.

More details about the Transfer Service can be found at the following link:

https://www.mdpi.com/authors/transfer-service

17 May 2024
Tu Youyou Award—Open for Nominations

In acknowledgment of the groundbreaking achievements of Professor Tu Youyou, the Nobel laureate credited with the discovery of artemisinin, MDPI is proud to announce the Tu Youyou Award. This award, inaugurated in 2016, seeks to honor scholars who excel in the fields of natural products chemistry and medicinal chemistry.

Prize:

  • CHF 100,000 in total (If there is more than one winner, the prize will be divided equally amongst the winners);
  • An award medal for each winner.

Who should be nominated?

  • Scientists with outstanding achievements and contributions in the fields of natural products chemistry and medicinal chemistry.

Who can submit a nomination?

  • Academic research institutes
  • Universities
  • Academic societies

Any personal nominations are not accepted.

How do I submit a nomination?
Candidates’ institutional affiliations need to submit their nominations for final candidates to the Tu Youyou Award Team directly by email after internal screening, and each institution can only nominate a maximum of two candidates for each edition of the Tu Youyou Award. Please note that the nominations cannot be modified once they are submitted and confirmed by the Tu Youyou Award Team.

Required nomination materials:
Nomination Form (Download)

Schedule:
Nomination deadline: 31 December 2024;
Winner announcement: 30 April 2025.

Contact:
Tu Youyou Award Team ([email protected])

More information can be found on the Tu Youyou Award official website. For any inquiries, do not hesitate to contact the Tu Youyou Award Team.

16 May 2024
MDPI Romania Author Training Academic Events in April

MDPI Romania sponsored four events over the month of April, contributing author training sessions to each event.

The NutriSciLabs 2024 conference was held at the Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy on 12 April 2024. Organized by the Association of Students from the Faculty of Pharmacy Studies, the conference aimed to enhance students’ academic writing and research skills, and bolster their confidence in participating in the academic world. Ioana Paunescu, journal relations specialist for MDPI Romania, led the training session. Paunescu first outlined MDPI’s history and core values, then explained academic writing techniques, ethics, and similarity percentages. The presentation covered the entire editorial process, highlighting the amount of attention paid to details throughout manuscript processing. Paunescu also discussed common errors that authors make while writing, and how to avoid such errors.


On 13 April 2024, the NextGEN 2.0 Student Conference took place at the Babes-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca. NextGen Healthcare organized this event with the university’s European Students’ Society to discuss European and international current affairs. MDPI Romania contributed an author training session called Steps of the Publication Process. Irina Codruta Zaharia, journal relations specialist, began the session with a general introduction of MDPI before diving into different article types, different layout formats, possible journals to submit to, the MDPI submission checklist, and the MDPI editorial process. By explaining the fundamentals of writing and publishing academic papers, Zaharia imparted valuable industry knowledge to the curious minds present. Participants were eager to engage with Zaharia in the subsequent Q&A session.


Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the International Conference “Students for Students” has long been a gathering place for undergraduate and postgraduate students of all nationalities to present their work and exchange ideas with each other. This year’s conference was held on 18 April 2024, with MDPI Romania contributing an author training session called The World of Open Access. Key speakers included Dr. Norbert Kiss from MDPI Romania and Prof. Dragos Horvath from Strasbourg University. Dr. Kiss discussed the history of open access, differences between open access publishing and traditional publishing, and implications for open access in the future. Attendees expressed keen interest in the subject, approaching Dr. Kiss with questions about academic publishing as well as his career trajectory.


Most recently, on 26 April 2024, MDPI Romania sponsored the National Symposium of Students from Geology and Geophysics Faculties. The AAPG Students Chapter at the Babes-Bolyai University organized this event as an opportunity for geology students from all Romanian universities to present their work and confer with other researchers. Dr. Kiss gave his lecture The World of Open Access at this event as well.


MDPI is thankful to all the participants, speakers, and organizers who attended these events. Through their enthusiasm and dedication, these events were great successes.

14 May 2024
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering Webinar | New Techniques and Equipment in Large Offshore Aquaculture Platform, 3 June 2024


The far-reaching aquaculture model is an important area for the expansion of the new space of aquaculture. The emergence of new technology and equipment has promoted the rapid development of aquaculture worldwide. The innovations in techniques and equipment for large offshore aquaculture platforms drive the industry towards more sustainable, efficient, and environmentally friendly practices. As these technologies continue to evolve, we can see the possibility of addressing many of the current challenges the aquaculture industry faces, including space constraints, environmental degradation, and the need for increased production to meet the global demand for seafood. For scholars and professionals in marine biology, fisheries, and aquaculture, staying abreast of these advancements is crucial for contributing to developing and managing marine resources. It is an exciting time for aquaculture, and the continued research and development in these areas will undoubtedly play a key role in shaping the future of sustainable marine food production.

The webinar will present an overview of new techniques and equipment in large offshore aquaculture and specific areas of progress in:

  • Engineering and technical challenges in deep-sea aquaculture;
  • Research on aquaculture vessels;
  • Development and case analysis of offshore cage.

Date: 3 June 2024 at 3:00 p.m. CEST | 9:00 a.m. EDT | 9:00 p.m. CST Asia
Webinar ID: 868 6181 7406
More information: https://sciforum.net/event/JMSE-14

Register for free:

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.

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

Speakers/ Presentation

Time in CEST

Time in EDT

Time in CST Asia

Prof. Jianguang Qin
Overview of new techniques and equipment in large offshore aquaculture

3:00–3:20 p.m.

9:00–9:20 a.m.

9:00–9:20 p.m.

Q&A Session

3:20–3:25 p.m.

9:20–9:25 a.m.

9:20–9:25 p.m.

Prof. Yunpeng Zhao
Engineering and Technical Challenges in Deep-sea Aquaculture

3:25–3:45 p.m.

9:25–9:45 a.m.

9:25–9:45 p.m.

Q&A Session

3:45–3:50 p.m.

9:45–9:50 a.m.

9:45–9:50 p.m.

Prof. Huang Liu
Research on Aquaculture Vessels in China's Practice

3:50–4:10 p.m.

9:50–10:10 a.m.

9:50–10:10 p.m.

Q&A Session

4:10–4:15 p.m.

10:10–10:15 a.m.

10:10–10:15 p.m.

Prof. Xiaohua Huang
Development Status and Cases Analysis of Offshore Cage Aquaculture in China

4:15–4:35 p.m.

10:15–10:35 a.m.

10:15–10:35 p.m.

Q&A Session

4:35–4:40 p.m.

10:35–10:40 a.m.

10:35–10:40 p.m.

Prof. Jianguang Qin
Closing of Webinar

4:40–4:45 p.m.

10:40–10:45 a.m.

10:40–10:45 p.m.

Webinar Chair and Keynote Speakers:

  • Jianguang Qin, College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University, Australia;
  • Yunpeng Zhao, State Key Laboratory of Coastal and Offshore Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, China;
  • Huang Liu, Fishery Machinery and Instrument Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, China;
  • Xiaohua Huang, South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, China.

Relevant Special Issue:

New Techniques and Equipment in Large Offshore Aquaculture Platform
Guest Editors: Zhenhua Ma and Jianguang Qin
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2024

8 May 2024
Meet Us at the XX Congress of the Spanish Remote Sensing Association (AET 2024), 4–7 June 2024, Cadiz, Spain


MDPI will be attending the XX Congress of the Spanish Remote Sensing Association (AET 2024) as an exhibitor. This meeting will be held in Cadiz, Spain, from 4 to 7 June 2024, with the following motto: “Remote sensing and global change: challenges and opportunities for blue growth”.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

If you are attending this conference, please visit us at our booth for a chat. 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 http://eo.csic.es/aet2024.

2 May 2024
MDPI Insights: The CEO's Letter #11 - 2023 Annual Report, MDPI Awards, STM

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

2023 Annual Report

This is an exciting time of year at MDPI, as we have just released our annual report 2023, recapping the past year and sharing the progress and changes that took place during it.


Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI)

Reflecting on 2023, I can't help but think of the changes that have occurred not only at MDPI but also within our industry as a whole. In light of this, I’m reminded that change is the only constant, and that for a publishing enterprise that has experienced rapid growth, adapting to change becomes not only a necessity but also a catalyst for sustained success.

Looking back on the significant ground we covered in 2023, I am pleased to report that the year was marked by a rise in paper submissions, along with a range of initiatives aimed at improving our internal processes and delivering top services to our scientists.

2023 Top-line MDPI Numbers

An important priority for 2023 was to strengthen our editorial policies. Despite a notable increase in the number of papers submitted from 603,000 to 655,000 (+8.6%), there was a decrease in the number of papers published from 303,000 to 285,000 (-5.9%), consistent with the overall trend in the scholarly publishing market. MDPI’s market share in gold open access articles published reached 17% in 2023 (according to Dimensions data).

2023 Open Access Numbers

For over two decades, MDPI has been at the forefront of reshaping the academic publishing landscape, with OA surpassing subscription-based publishing in 2020. This trajectory is deeply rooted in our history and reflects our unwavering commitment to, and vision for, an open future. This momentum continued in 2023, with 39% of the 4.16 million articles and reviews published as gold full-OA, 15% as gold hybrid-OA, 8% as bronze-OA, and 3% as green-OA, relative to 35% behind a paywall. In terms of gold OA (full or hybrid) articles and reviews published, MDPI leads the way in terms of total articles published in 2023.

MDPI is the trusted and preferred OA publisher for the scholarly community

However, in 2023, we saw a downward trend in publication numbers compared to 2022. This trend was also seen in total OA publications. While the number of submissions increased, the decline in MDPI publications can be attributed to several factors, such as improved scrutiny in our peer-review process, including the evaluation of content scope and higher rejection rates, and a post-pandemic decrease in research related to COVID-19 papers.

Download 2023 MDPI Annual Report.
Access 2023 Digital Report.

Impactful Research

Recognizing Scholars – MDPI Awards

MDPI is committed to empowering young researchers as they embark on their careers. In 2023, our journals hosted a total of 400 awards, receiving 8,839 applications and nominations. The evaluation committees selected 959 winners, with the total budget for these awards amounting to CHF 546,500.

For more information about MDPI awards, applications, and winners, please click here

The following awards recognize scholars and the impact of their research, including Young Investigator Awards, Best PhD Thesis Awards, and Travel Awards for junior researchers.

MDPI Awards – The following awards require an application or a nomination.

Young Investigator Award (CHF 1000–2000 for each winner)
This award acknowledges the achievements of young investigators in research areas relevant to the journal’s scope. Candidates must have received their PhD no more than 10 years prior to the award announcement date and must be nominated.

Best PhD Thesis Award (CHF 500–800 for each winner)
This award recognizes young scholars who have completed outstanding PhD theses in research areas relevant to the journal’s scope. It aims to encourage them to continue their excellent work and make further contributions to their field.

Travel Award (CHF 500–800 for each winner)
This award encourages junior scientists to present their latest research at academic conferences relevant to the journal’s scope, thereby increasing their impact.

Distinguished Scholars
Additionally, 220 awards were granted to the most distinguished authors and reviewers in our journals through Best Paper Awards and Outstanding Reviewer Awards. The following awards are selected by the editorial staff of the journal and do not require an application or a nomination. They exemplify the excellent contributions made by our authors, reviewers, and editors.

These awards exemplify the excellent contributions made by our authors, reviewers, and editors

Best Paper Award (CHF 200–500 for each winner)
This award is granted annually to highlight publications of high quality, scientific significance, and extensive influence.

Outstanding Reviewer Award (CHF 500 for partial winners)
This award is given annually to recognize reviewers who generously contribute their time to reviewing papers and demonstrate thoroughness, professionalism, and timeliness in their reviews.

MDPI also offers awards for specific topics in various research fields:

Carbon Neutrality Award (CHF 500–800 for each winner)
Sponsored by MDPI journal Sustainability, this award recognizes applicants who have made exceptional academic or societal contributions to carbon neutrality, either in general or in relation to a specific carbon-neutrality-related issue.

Intelligent Manufacturing Award (CHF 500–800 for each winner)
Administered by MDPI journal Machines, this award is presented to an individual who has made outstanding academic or societal contributions to the field of intelligent manufacturing.

Granted: World Sustainability Awards

Inside MDPI

MDPI Opens Office in Seoul, Korea and Appoints Claude Seo as Office Manager

As CEO of the world’s leading OA publisher, I am pleased to announce the official opening of our Korean branch office. With this addition, MDPI now operates 21 offices in 12 countries worldwide, improving on our position as a truly global publisher. This expansion represents more than just an increase in our physical footprint; it is a pivotal step in our ongoing commitment to making scientific knowledge more accessible across the globe.

MDPI now operates 21 offices in 12 countries worldwide, improving on our position as a truly global publisher


Claude Seo (MDPI Korea Office Manager, Seoul)

Claude Seo, who has over 15 years of experience in the academic publishing industry, has been appointed as the Office Manager of the Seoul office. The launch of our Seoul office allows us to better support the Korean scientific community and to further promote the publication of OA journals in the region.

Reflecting on his role, Claude shared that he is:

“Delighted to have been entrusted with this position within MDPI, the no. 1 scholarly OA publisher. As we establish our presence in Korea, we are dedicated to integrating ourselves into the local community and contributing to its vibrant culture. Our commitment goes beyond business growth; it is about creating a more informed and innovative society by embracing and promoting diversity within the scientific community.”

Sungkyunkwan University Joins MDPI’s Institutional Open Access Program

Additionally, I am pleased to share that Sungkyunkwan University has joined MDPI’s Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP). This program offers free access to MDP’s online submission system for institutions and provides APC discounts to affiliated authors. Thirteen major Korean universities, including Sungkyunkwan University, Kyunghee University, Chung-Ang University, and the Catholic University of Korea, have adopted IOAP in Korea.

Learn more about MDPI’s collaboration in Korea in my previous CEO Letter, in which I recap our visit to Seoul, South Korea.

Coming Together for Science

4th MMCS: Harnessing the Power of New Drug Modalities

Our conference team successfully managed the 4th Molecules Medicinal Chemistry Symposium, held from 24–26 April in Barcelona, Spain. It was chaired by Prof. Dr. Diego Muñoz-Torrero from the Institute of Biomedicine (IBUB), University of Barcelona, Spain, and Prof. Dr. Simona Collina from the University of Pavia, Italy. In total, there were 84 accepted abstracts and 102 conference attendees from 22 different countries.


From left to right: Prof. Dr. Rino Ragno (Scientific Committee), Dr. Maria Emilia Sousa (Scientific Committee), Prof. Dr. Claudio Viegas Jr. (Scientific Committee), Prof. Dr. Simona Collina (Chair), Prof. Dr. Diego Muñoz-Torrero (Chair), Alvina Wu (Managing Editor, MDPI), Prof. Dr. Roman Dembinski (Scientific Committee), Prof. Dr. Mariana Spetea (Scientific Committee).

The event comprised 12 Invited Speakers, 35 Selected Talks, 10 Flash Poster Presentations, and 39 Posters. The overarching topic of the conference was the impact of the emergence of new drug modalities on drug discovery, with thematic sessions covering topics such as photoactivatable drugs, candidates targeting RNA and epigenetic targets, covalent modifiers, and the development of new anti-cancer agents, among other medicinal chemistry projects.

We are pleased to have received feedback from attendees highlighting the professional approach of the conference chairs and participants, the high quality of the talks, and the overall outstanding organization on the part of the MDPI conference team.

Thank you to the conference sponsors, Fluorochem and IBUB, and to our partnering societies, The Spanish Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (SEBBM), and the Spanish Society of Medicinal Chemistry (SEQT).

Upcoming In-Person Event

28–31 May, 2024
Polymers 2024 – Polymers for a Safe and Sustainable Future
Location:
Athens, Greece
Conference Chairs: Prof. Dr. Dimitrios Bikiaris, Prof. Dr. Konstantinos Triantafyllidis, Dr. Ioanna Deligkiozi
We look forward to welcoming experts Prof. Damià Barceló, Prof. Minna Hakkareinen, and Prof. Armando J. D. Silvestre to this event.

Find more upcoming MDPI events here.

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Closing Thoughts

A Report from the Future – STM US Annual Conference 2024


Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI), Dr. Giulia Stefenelli and Dr. Ioana Craciun from MDPI’s Scientific Office Board.

MDPI has for a long time been a sponsor of the STM Annual Conferences, held yearly in the US and Frankfurt, and is a trusted partner and supporter of the STM organization. While I have attended the Frankfurt conference for the past three years, this was my first time visiting the Washington, DC session, and I am glad I did.

Although it was a brief trip, I greatly appreciated the opportunity to attend in the company of my colleagues Dr. Giulia Stefenelli and Dr. Ioana Craciun from MDPI’s Scientific Office Board. They always help map some of the new industry trends against MDPI’s operational framework and guidelines. It’s a great group for kicking ideas back and forth on what we can apply at MDPI.

In my experience, STM never fails to deliver. It’s always a great conference for reconnecting with fellow publishers, industry friends, and vendors. As usual, STM this year curated a diverse range of speakers and panels, who proferred valuable knowledge and insights from outside our industry, delivering thought-provoking insights into our field. An example of this was the ‘Trust Panel’ session, which included Alan Schiffres (Managing Director, InfoLinx), who shared a number of the learnings about fraud and risk management from his 40 years in financial services, to help address some of the challenges we are currently facing in the area of publishing integrity.

Launch of STM Trends 2028 Panel

I particularly enjoyed the ‘Launch of STM Trends 2028 Panel’, which presented a report focused on the integration of humans and machines in scholarly publishing. The session highlighted themes such as AI, digitization, and the evolving research ecosystem. The report envisions a future where technology blurs the lines between human and machine involvement in research processes, with significant implications for trust, reputation, and equity. While this presents opportunities for connectivity and knowledge dissemination, it also poses challenges such as disinformation, fragmentation, and geopolitical tensions. We must rely on a wise combination of technology and human agency to navigate this complex landscape and will have to carefully examine its potential impacts on communication and scholarly publishing.

MDPI has joined the STM Integrity Hub. Click here to learn more.

While every presenter brought their own knowledge and personal touch, I was particularly pleased to encounter new speakers such as Heather Whitney (Research Assistant Professor, Radiology, University of Chicago) and Igor Grossmann (Professor of Psychology, University of Waterloo, Canada). Having studied Sociology at the University of Guelph, I have a soft spot for fellow social scientists from Canada, and I was very impressed by Igor’s presentation on ‘The Social Scientist: A View from the Future’ and his participation in the panel session ‘The Future Beyond the Article,’ which was one of my favourites from the conference, given the diversity of perspectives from the panel speakers.

Memorial Park in Washington, DC

On a personal note, this was my first-time visiting Washington, DC, and I’m glad we took an afternoon to visit the Memorial Park, with its incredible monuments to figures ranging from Martin Luther King, Jr. to Abraham Lincoln. The magnitude of the monuments is deeply impressive. I particularly appreciated the Thomas Jefferson memorial and the following quote, which I think speaks to the importance of change and adaptation. It’s something we can apply not only in our industry but also in our personal lives.

"I am not an advocate for frequent changes in laws and constitutions, but laws and institutions must go hand in hand with the progress of the human mind. As that becomes more developed, more enlightened, as new discoveries are made, new truths discovered and manners and opinions change, with the change of circumstances, institutions must advance also to keep pace with the times. We might as well require a man to wear still the coat which fitted him when a boy as a civilized society to remain ever under the regimen of their barbarous ancestors."

– Excerpted from a letter to Samuel Kercheval, July 12, 1816.

Stefan Tochev
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG

30 April 2024
MDPI Opens Office in Seoul, Korea and Appoints Claude Seo as Office Manager

MDPI, the leading Open Access (OA) publisher, announced on Monday that it opened its Korean branch office on 29th April 2024. With this addition, MDPI now operates 21 offices in 12 countries worldwide. Claude Seo, with over 20 years of experience in the academic journal publishing industry, including Nature Publishing Group (NPG), has been appointed as the Office Manager of the Seoul office.

With the establishment of a Seoul office, MDPI aims to actively support Korea scientific communities to further promote the publication of OA journals in the region. As of the end of 2023, Korea ranked sixth worldwide in both submissions and publications of MDPI research papers. MDPI is the number one OA publisher in Korea.


Sungkyunkwan University Joins MDPI’s Institutional Open Access Program

In addition, MDPI announced that Sungkyunkwan University joined MDPI’s Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP). This program offers free access to MDPI online submission system for the institutions and APC discounts to affiliated authors. Thirteen major Korean universities, including Sungkyunkwan University, Kyung Hee University, Chung-Ang University and Catholic University of Korea, have adopted IOAP in Korea.

OA aims to break down barriers that have traditionally restricted access to science, ensuring that knowledge is available to all, regardless of financial situation or institutional affiliations. Authors, academia, and scientific communities are rapidly moving toward OA. MDPI has been at the forefront of reshaping the academic publishing landscape, with OA surpassing subscription-based publishing in 2020.


MDPI CEO Visits Seoul, Korea

In March, Stefan Tochev, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MDPI, visited Korea and met with various stakeholders including government agencies, research and academic institutions, universities. During his visit, Stefan highlighted that MDPI continues to pave the way for a world where science is accessible to all, supporting a global community of inclusive innovation and collaborative solutions.

Stefan expressed excitement about the new venture, stating, "Today marks a significant milestone for MDPI as we celebrate the opening of our new office in Seoul, Korea. This expansion is more than just an increase in our physical footprint, it is a pivotal step in our ongoing commitment to making scientific knowledge more accessible, participatory, and inclusive across the globe."

Claude Seo, reflecting on his new role, commented, "I am delighted to have been offered this position of trust within MDPI, the no. 1 scholarly OA publisher. As we establish our presence in Korea, we are dedicated to integrating into the local community and contributing to its vibrant culture. Our commitment goes beyond business growth; it is about creating a more informed and innovative society by embracing and promoting diversity within the scientific community.”

For further inquiries, please contact our Seoul office directly.


About MDPI

A pioneer in scholarly, open access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996. MDPI is leading the transition to open science by making more research free and accessible to everyone. Over 3.3 million researchers have entrusted MDPI with publishing their scientific discoveries. MDPI’s editorial process is bolstered by a network of dedicated reviewers, a team of 6000 diligent, well-trained staff members, and an in-house article submission platform that was designed to ensure efficient processes within its 430 fully OA titles.

26 April 2024
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering 2023 Best Paper Award—Winners Announced

The editorial team would like to congratulate the winners of the JMSE 2023 Best Paper Award, who were chosen by a selection committee chaired by the Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Tony Clare. Following a review process by the Award Evaluation Committee, four winners were selected.

Articles:
First Prize:
CHF 800 plus a paper free of charge after peer review

“Measuring Detection Efficiency of High-Residency Acoustic Signals for Estimating Probability of Fish–Turbine Encounter in a Fast-Flowing Tidal Passage”
by Brian Gavin Sanderson, Charles William Bangley, Louise Patricia McGarry and Daniel James Hasselman
Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(6), 1172; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11061172
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/6/1172

Second Prize: CHF 500 plus a paper free of charge after peer review.

“Methodological Design Optimization of a Marine LNG Internal Combustion Gas Engine to Burn Alternative Fuels”
by Ander Ruiz Zardoya, Iñigo Oregui Bengoetxea, Angel Lopez Martinez, Iñaki Loroño Lucena and José A. Orosa
Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(6), 1194; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11061194
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/6/1194

Reviews:
First Prize:
CHF 800 plus a paper free of charge after peer review.

“Measuring Resilience to Sea-Level Rise for Critical Infrastructure Systems: Leveraging Leading Indicators”
by Lamis Amer, Murat Erkoc, Rusty A. Feagin, Sabarethinam Kameshwar, Katharine J. Mach and Diana Mitsova
Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(7), 1421; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11071421
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/7/1421

Second Prize: CHF 500 plus a paper free of charge after peer review.

“Southern Ocean Iron Limitation of Primary Production between Past Knowledge and Future Projections”
by Emma Bazzani, Chiara Lauritano and Maria Saggiomo
Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(2), 272; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11020272
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/2/272

Please join us in congratulating the winners of the JMSE 2023 Best Paper Award. We want to thank all of our authors for their continued support of JMSE.

JMSE Editorial Office

2 April 2024
MDPI Insights: The CEO's Letter #10 - South Korea, IWD, U2A, Japan

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


Left to right: Dr. Jisuk Kang (Scientific Officer, MDPI), Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI), and Dr. Giulia Stefenelli (Chair of Scientific Office Board, MDPI), during media meetings at Prain Agency office in Seoul, South Korea.

Visit to Seoul, South Korea

During my recent visit to South Korea, I had the privilege of meeting various stakeholders, including representatives of government, research institutions, and academia, to understand their needs and communicate MDPI’s commitment to accessible science. Accompanied by my colleagues Dr. Giulia Stefenelli and Dr. Jisuk Kang, I engaged with the Korean scientific community, which is increasingly embracing open access (OA).

As the leading OA publisher in South Korea, MDPI is trusted by local authors and in 2023 enjoyed an approximately 30% share of the OA market. South Korea ranks sixth globally for MDPI in terms of research papers submitted and published.

MDPI and South Korea by Numbers

As at 30 March, over 76,000 MDPI articles have been authored by individuals affiliated with Korean institutions. We have over 1,800 active editorial board members (EBMs) from South Korea, with more than 880 EBMs having an H-index between 26 and 50, including 10 serving as Chief Editors.

“South Korea is the sixth-largest contributor to our total publications”

Over the past five years (2019–2023), nearly 120,000 authors affiliated with South Korean institutes have published with MDPI. Specifically in 2023, we received approximately 25,000 submissions from South Korean authors, publishing close to 13,000 articles, resulting in a rejection rate of 47.4%, which is not far below MDPI’s overall rejection rate of 56.4% in 2023.

Institutional Partnerships with South Korea

I am pleased to share that MDPI has more than 825 institutional partnerships worldwide, with 12 in South Korea, including Kyunghee University, Chung-Ang University, and Inha University, among others.


Left to right: Dr. Jisuk Kang (Scientific Officer, MDPI), Dr. Giulia Stefenelli (Chair of Scientific Office Board, MDPI), and Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI) fielding media questions at Prain PR Agency office in Seoul, South Korea.

Over the past three years (2021–2023), we have had some of the most prestigious academic universities ranked among the top 10 Korean institutions publishing with MDPI. Seoul National University had the highest number of publications with MDPI during those three years, publishing nearly 6,000 papers. Universities such as Korea University and Yonsei University also rank among the top 10 Korean institutions publishing with MDPI.

MDPI Hosts Seminar for Academia and Media

As the world’s leading OA publisher, MDPI is actively democratizing science. This is reflected in the seminars we hosted on 21 March to address questions about our editorial processes and ethical standards. The visit garnered media coverage, reflecting our mission to providing high-quality services and fostering open dialogue in the community.

“MDPI is actively democratizing science”

MDPI in the News


Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI) leading a seminar on OA and MDPI at Prain PR Agency office in Seoul, South Korea.

Media coverage generated by our visit to Seoul included the following stories:

“Open access is an unstoppable trend…it will lead the development of the knowledge ecosystem.”

“Papers that the public needs, anyone can use quickly… low-quality publishing is a misunderstanding.”

I greatly appreciate the contributions of everyone who took the time to meet with us, share their stories, and hold us accountable for continuing to provide high-quality publishing services while identifying areas for improvement. I am also excited to announce that we have opened an MDPI office in Seoul and will release a press release on MDPI.com, with details, by the end April 2024. The purpose of the office is to establish a local presence to connect with and support the South Korean academic community through institutional partnerships, conferences, author workshops, stakeholder communications, and more.

Impactful Research

Featured Articles on Women’s Leadership and Healthcare

In celebration of International Women’s Day (8 March 2024), MDPI curated a collection of research articles on various topics, including women’s leadership, reproductive health, preventive healthcare, and a selection of articles from our journal Women.

Women’s Leadership

Women’s Reproductive Health

Women’s Preventive Healthcare

Featured Articles in MDPI Journal Women

Below are a few articles from Women, our journal focused on women’s health, the social determinants of health, and the healthcare system that serves women. The aim of Women is to encourage academics to publish their experimental and theoretical results in detail, to aid reproducibility, and in an engaging style, to aid comprehensibility.

Inside MDPI

 

Championing Women’s Healthcare and Access to Healthcare Information

MDPI colleagues from our offices joined in celebrating #IWD2024. In doing so, we emphasized key missions that encompass:

  • Empowering women to assume leadership and decision-making roles in both business and science.
  • Helping women and girls make informed decisions about their health.
  • Recruiting and developing female talent and fostering inclusive workplace environments.

“We are thrilled to recognize the accomplishments of women scientists”

I am proud to see our colleagues enthusiastically supporting the International Women’s Day call to ‘Inspire Inclusion!’ The heart-hands in the collage below symbolize our appreciation of the achievements of women researchers and the recognition of the trailblazers who have courageously made a mark on societies past and present.

We are thrilled to recognize the accomplishments of women scientists through our many MDPI awards and by highlighting success stories. As inspirational figures, female scientists are paving the way for the next generation of women aspiring to pursue careers in engineering, life sciences, computing, and various other STEM fields.

“I consider myself lucky because I work with incredibly talented women who inspire me every day.”
– Dr. Alessandra Pasut, Winner of MDPI's ‘Biology 2023 Young Investigator Award’

“It’s really important to find a supportive and enabling environment in which to do your science; it would have a big impact on you as a person and on your scientific outputs.”
– Dr. Rhea Longley, Winner of the ‘Pathogens 2023 Young Investigator Award’

Open-access publishing, in particular, allows early-career women researchers to share their work more widely, potentially attracting mentorship opportunities and collaborations. This support is crucial for career development and advancement.

Coming Together for Science

MDPI Joins United2Act in Collective Fight to Stop Paper Mills

In my February 2024 CEO Letter, I highlighted some of our recent initiatives aimed at bolstering our commitment to research integrity, including joining the STM Integrity Hub and expanding our Research Integrity and Publication Ethics team (RIPE). Continuing our efforts in coming together for science, I am pleased to share our participation in the United2Act initiative.

The text below is taken from our official announcement:

United2Act represents an international group of stakeholders in the publishing industry committed to addressing the collective challenge posed to research integrity by paper mills.

Scientists and academic publishers have increasingly noted the alarming proliferation of paper mills, recognized as fraudulent entities seeking to manipulate the publication process for financial profit. These entities engage in fraudulent practices such as falsifying or fabricating data, selling co-authorship of fake papers, manipulating peer review, and including inappropriate citations. These actions pose a significant threat to the integrity of the scholarly record, prompting widespread concern among those involved in the academic community.

MDPI has been actively contributing to combat the undermining of the scientific record. Our editors employ a set of tools to detect potential ethical breaches within a manuscript and to tackle the issue of fake papers.

United2Act’s consensus statement is the outcome of a virtual summit held in May 2023. It involved the participation of research bodies, publishers, researchers/sleuths, universities, and publishing infrastructure from 15 countries and resulted in a Consensus Statement outlining five key areas of action for all stakeholders:

  • Education and awareness
  • Improve post-publication corrections
  • Facilitate and organise research on paper mills
  • Enable the development of trust markers
  • Facilitate dialogue between stakeholders

MDPI is committed to promoting transparency and integrity in scholarly publishing and is continuing to work closely with the scientific community toward this goal.

Closing Thoughts


Left to right: Ryo Hirayama (Marketing Specialist, MDPI), Takashi Sasabe (Marketing Specialist, MDPI), Dr. Giulia Stefenelli (Chair of Scientific Office Board, MDPI), Dr. Izumi Yamamoto (Marketing Manager, MDPI), and Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI), at MDPI’s office in Tokyo, Japan.

Visit to Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan

In March, I had the opportunity to visit our Tokyo office and engage with stakeholders in Tokyo and Kyoto. During the visit, I also recorded a video message to welcome Japanese scholars working with MDPI and to highlight our operations in Japan.

We held meetings with Editors-in-Chief, librarians, scholars, and external consultants to gather feedback on our efforts to enhance our reputation and explore additional steps we can take in that direction. Japan's rich cultural heritage, characterized by tradition, respect, and formality, provided valuable insights into meeting the publishing needs specific to Japan.

Japan’s Open Access statistics

Over the years, we have seen a shift from subscription-only to gold OA publishing in Japan, despite the lack of an official mandate. Here are some statistics:

  • 2012: 68% of articles were subscription-only, 6% were green Open Access, and 8% were gold Open Access.
  • 2016: 55% of articles were subscription-only, 6% were green Open Access, and 20% were gold Open Access.
  • 2022: 43% of articles were subscription-only, 7% were green Open Access, and 39% were gold Open Access.

To learn more about the history of OA in Japan as well as about future trends, please read this blog post.

“Japan is the ninth-largest contributor to our total publications”


Left to right: Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI), Dr. Izumi Yamamoto (Marketing Manager, MDPI), and Dr. Giulia Stefenelli (Chair of Scientific Office Board, MDPI) visiting Kyoto University in Kyoto, Japan.

MDPI and Japan by Numbers

As at 1 April, over 50,000 MDPI articles have been authored by scholars affiliated with Japanese institutions, making the country the ninth-largest contributor to our total publications. Over the past three years (2020–2023), nearly 90,000 authors affiliated with Japanese institutes have published with MDPI, and we have collaborated with over 4,600 Guest Editors from Japan.

In 2023, we published over 8,200 papers from authors associated with Japanese institutions. MDPI collaborates with 41 institutional partnerships in Japan, including the University of Tokyo, Hokkaido University, and Nagoya University. We have over 2,100 active EBMs from Japan, more than 1,050 EBMs having an H-index between 26 and 50, including 13 serving as Editors-in-Chief.

General Feedback – a side note

A general takeaway from our discussions with stakeholders from around the world is that negative perceptions of MDPI often stem from misinformation, misconceptions, or misunderstandings about MDPI and our practices. While we acknowledge our mistakes and work diligently to address them, maintaining a strong editorial procedure and robust peer-review process, I find that educating stakeholders about our how we do what we do and our ongoing improvements tends to help shift opinions.

That said, we recognize the importance of addressing individual concerns. We take feedback seriously and are continuously working to get better while not compromising the core principles that millions of authors appreciate about MDPI.

Stefan Tochev
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG

21 March 2024
Meet Us at the 2024 Ocean Decade Conference, 10–12 April 2024, Barcelona, Spain


MDPI will be attending the 2024 Ocean Decade Conference, which will be held from 10 to 12 April 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.

Three years after the start of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030), the 2024 Ocean Decade Conference will bring together the Ocean Decade community and partners to celebrate achievements and set joint priorities for the future of the decade.

With the subtitle of “Delivering the Science We Need for the Ocean We Want”, the conference will be firmly anchored in the precepts of the ocean decade related to solution-oriented, transformative ocean science, and highlight the role of the decade as a framework to galvanize diverse groups in inclusive and equitable co-design and co-delivery processes.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

If you are planning to attend this conference, please feel free to stop by booth #33 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 website: https://oceandecade-conference.com/about.php.

4 March 2024
MDPI Insights: The CEO's Letter #9 - Romania, Research Integrity, Viruses

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


Reka Kovacs (Deputy Office Manager, MDPI), Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI), and Sandra Ana Spatariu (Office Manager, MDPI) at the MDPI office in Cluj, Romania.

MDPI’s Impact on Romania

In February, I visited our office in Cluj, Romania. I worked closely with our senior office managers and various teams, including the departments of training, marketing and conferences, as well as our journal relationship specialists, reviewing our service to the local scholarly community. During the visit, I also met with representatives from Babes-Bolyai University and the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca. Our multifunctional Romanian office plays an important role in supporting our collaborations with the local market as well as helping to meet MDPI’s overall business needs.


Feedback and strategy meeting with a group of MDPI’s Journal Relationship Specialists at the MDPI office in Cluj, Romania.

With 22,436 articles, Romania ranks as a top 20 contributing country to MDPI’s total number of papers published as at 28 February 2024. This highlights the importance of our collaboration with Romanian-affiliated authors and the growing opportunity to support their publishing needs. MDPI is one of the few academic publishers with a significant presence in Romania, boasting over 360 colleagues across our offices in Bucharest and Cluj. We are also proud to hire colleagues from local institutions to launch their careers within publishing.

Romania ranks as a top 20 contributing country.

The Numbers: 2019–2023

MDPI has seen a healthy increase in submissions from Romanian authors over the past three years, from 8,439 in 2021 to 11,866 by end of 2023, with most submissions going to journals such as Sustainability, Medicina, Diagnostics, IJMS, Applied Sciences, and JCM. From 2019 to 2023, MDPI published articles from 32,145 authors affiliated with Romanian institutions. Over those years, we have worked with Romanian Guest Editors on nearly 3,000 occasions to support their Special Issue and Topical collections.

With more than 300 Editorial Board Members from Romania, 34 appear on the board of Mathematics, 27 on Materials, 19 on Polymers, 18 on Coatings, and 16 on Molecules, while three serve as Section Editors-in-Chief (SEiC) on our journals Coatings (3.4 IF, 4.6 Citescore), Magnetochemistry (2.7 IF, 3.5 Citescore), and Chemosensors (4.2 IF, 3.9 Citescore).

Institutional Open Access Programs

Our commitment to working with institutions is evident in Romania, where we have established eight Institutional Open Access Programs (IOAP) with esteemed institutions such as the University of Bucharest, the University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, and most recently the National Institute for Laser, Plasma and Radiation Physics.

Our growth and presence in Romania are a true testament.

We also have IOAP agreements with Babes-Bolyai University and the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, where I had the opportunity to meet senior stakeholders during my visit. Below are a few photos capturing our meeting with Prof. Radu Silaghi-Dumitrescu (Head of Faculty of Chemistry, Babes-Bolyai University) at the MDPI office in Cluj, Romania, along with a photo from our meeting with Vice Deans Nicoleta Cobarzan, Nicoleta Ilies, and Hoda Gavril, from the faculty of Civil Engineering at the Technical University of Cluj, Romania.


Our growth and presence in Romania are a true testament to the service we provide to the scholarly community and the relationships we foster in that region. We look forward to continuing to support Romanian scholars and institutions by providing a valuable and trusted experience with MDPI, the leader in open access publishing.

Impactful Research

MDPI Joins the STM Integrity Hub

MDPI has long been a supporter and partner of STM, with our involvement ranging from sponsoring and attending events to helping organize event programs. By joining the STM Integrity Hub, we aim to further our commitment to STM initiatives aimed at safeguarding the integrity of science.

“We are pleased to welcome MDPI as the 35th organisation participating in the Hub. This expansion is critical, as every new member enhances our capacity to prevent fraudulent submissions from entering the academic record.”

Joris van Rossum, Director of Research Integrity, STM

MDPI operates in full alignment with STM Integrity Hub's values of shared data and experiences. We strongly believe in collaboration and open exchange for the purposes of creating a holistic approach to support research integrity at MDPI itself and across the entire academic publishing industry. The Integrity Hub is an excellent example of how publishers can come together to jointly address industry-wide challenges related to research integrity, such as manuscripts that breach research integrity standards and paper-mills.

I look forward to our Research Integrity and Publication Ethics Team (RIPE) team immersing themselves in this initiative, exchanging information, best practices, and tools for the benefit of the entire scholarly ecosystem. We believe that ethical publishing standards should be implemented across the board, and we aim to be rigorous in our approach, addressing research integrity issues and improving the impact of published research.

Inside MDPI

MDPI Expands Research Integrity and Publication Ethics Team (RIPE)

In addition to external collaborations and joint initiatives aimed at further strengthening our commitment to research integrity, we are also enhancing our internal efforts. This includes improving our processes and guidelines and expanding our teams and departments to ensure quality assurance throughout our publishing process.

We are pleased to announce the expansion of our Research Integrity and Publication Ethics Team (RIPE) at MDPI. The RIPE team has recently welcomed new colleagues, each bringing unique skills and a personal commitment to prioritize ethical considerations in all our work.

The demand for research integrity and high ethical standards in academic publishing is steadily rising across our industry. Our expanded RIPE team will work to enhance and align our practices with industry best practices, ensuring excellence in research integrity and publication ethics.


Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI) introduces Dr. Tim Tait-Jamieson (Research Integrity Lead, MDPI) for his presentation on MDPI’s Retraction and Approval Process to a group of Journal Relationship Specialists at the MDPI office in Cluj, Romania: “The demand for research integrity and publication ethics is steadily rising across our industry.”

Introducing our Research Integrity and Publication Ethics Team

Led by Dr. Tim Tait-Jamieson (Research Integrity Lead), the RIPE team comprises Dr. Ivana Resanovic (Research Integrity Manager), Dr. Lavinia Rogojina (Research Integrity Manager), Ms. Diana Apodaritei (Research Integrity Specialist), Dr. Zoltan Mihaly (Research Integrity Specialist), Mr. Aleksandar Đukić (Research Integrity Specialist), Ms. Ana Stankovic (Research Integrity Specialist), and Ms. Anna Pena (Publication Ethics Assistant).

Please click here to access everything that you need to know about MDPI’s Research and Publication Ethics.

With this span of complementary roles, the RIPE team collaborates directly with journal editorial teams and works closely with various departments, including our Scientific Office Board and our Journal Relationship Specialists. The team’s primary objectives are to help prevent issues regarding research integrity and publication ethics during peer review, uphold MDPI’s ethics policies, adhere to industry standards, and resolve publication ethics and research integrity issues and complaints.

Quality Updates to Special Issues Oversight

At MDPI, we are committed to reviewing policies pertaining to the quality of research. In this blog post, Shaheena Patel (Communications Associate, MDPI), outlines two recent updates to MDPI journal processes. These updates pertain to Special Issue (SI) quality guidelines, in line with criteria provided by COPE and DOAJ. Alongside the SI updates, details regarding the new minor corrections policy introduced in 2024 are provided in the blog.

The two updates we implemented include greater oversight and the verification of Guest Editor credentials. These guidelines require that Editors-in-Chief (EiCs) and Editorial Board Members (EBMs) take responsibility for overseeing SIs.

PS. Thank you, James Butcher, for featuring this up in your 67th issue of the Journalogy newsletter.

Read more:

Coming Together for Science

Viruses 2024 – A World of Viruses

I am pleased to share the success of our MDPI conference Viruses 2024 – A World of Viruses, held 14-16 February, in Barcelona. With 240 registrations, this event brought together top scientists, researchers, and industry experts from 40 countries to share their findings on the latest developments in viral pathogenesis and immune responses.

Attendees gathered for the 5th edition of the Viruses’ conference, where we hosted influential keynote speeches from Nobel Prize laureate Dr. Charles M. Rice and ‘Distinguished Senior Virologist’ Prof. Luis Enjuanes, along with 14 invited speakers, 47 selected speakers, and nine flash poster presenters, to discuss the most significant issues in virology today.

Recap on the #Viruses2024 Conference

Take a look at the key moments from MDPI’s Viruses event and please join us in commemorating a gathering for global knowledge and cooperation. A heartfelt thank-you to all attendees; their passion and engagement played a crucial role in making this event an engaging success!

Below are calls to action from the keynote speakers encouraging collaboration and communication:

“There’s never been a better time than now to really take the power that we have both in terms of basic research and also in biotech and pharma to develop antiviral agents.” - Dr. Charles M. Rice, The Rockefeller University, New York, USA

“The collaboration between labs is absolutely essential. Improving initial detection and improving communication is a must for all of us working in science.” - Prof. Dr. Luis Enjuanes, National Center of Biotechnology (CNB-CSIC), Madrid, Spain

Our thanks go to our sponsors and partnering societies, our Viruses journal and editorial team, our Barcelona colleagues, and the social media, conference and other MDPI teams for making this event a memorable occasion. View the event gallery here.

Upcoming In-Person Event

24–26 April, 2024
4th MMCS – Harnessing the Power of New Drug Modalities
Location: Barcelona, Spain

Esteemed speakers at MMCS 2024 include Prof. Arun K. Ghosh, the mind behind the Darunavir molecule, and Prof. Paul Brennan, CSO of Alzheimer's Research UK Oxford Drug Discovery Institute.

Find more upcoming MDPI events here.


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Closing Thoughts

Researcher to Reader (R2R) Conference

From 20–21 February 2024, I had the pleasure of attending the Researcher to Reader (R2R) conference in London, which MDPI has proudly sponsored over the years. The conference programme offered a variety of session formats, including workshops, panel discussions, debates, interviews, presentations, and lightning talks, with opportunities to discuss relevant topics.

We take pride in supporting the scientific community, bringing researchers across the world together to network, exchange ideas and share the latest in science and publishing. In 2023, MDPI invested close to 2 million CHF in sponsoring over 2,000 scientific and publishing-related conferences worldwide.

R2R Peer Review Innovations Workshop

I found the R2R conference to be engaging, with the workshops being particularly enjoyable. My colleague Giulia Stefenelli (Chair of Scientific Office Board) and I participated in the “Peer Review Innovations” workshop, which spanned four sessions over the two days. These sessions explored the future of peer review and how we can improve the peer review process for everyone involved. Notably, the large majority of attendees expressed their opinion that peer review, as currently practiced, requires significant improvement. Together, we collaborated on potential immediate and long-term improvements and innovative processes, aiming to create an ecosystem beneficial to all stakeholders by strengthening submission systems with the aim of reducing threats and making authors more responsible for their work. We also discussed the opportunity for academic institutions to better scrutinize the quality of the work produced and submitted to journals.

Our group comprised publishers, software providers, librarians, and more, bringing diverse perspectives to the discussions. These interactions were relevant to MDPI’s ongoing conversations, providing insights to our efforts. The session also made me appreciate that MDPI is doing well, as the group discussions included the subject of various quality checks that we have already embedded in our processes, ensuring that we keep abreast of industry standards.

The need for an optimized system to incentivize the activities of editors and reviewers was also a focus of discussion, as well as the support that reviewers need from publishers via the provision of strong reports through fixed forms, questionnaires and training.

At MDPI, we are currently auditing our reviewer program to improve reviewer recognition, guidelines, and methods for identifying suitable reviewers, while maintaining our commitment to quality and timeliness.

Congratulations to Mark Carden, Conference Director, and the R2R team for organizing a productive and successful event. PS: The break times were greatly appreciated as well!

Stefan Tochev
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG

31 January 2024
MDPI Insights: The CEO's Letter #8 - Altmetric and Flat Fee Agreement

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 and Digital Science Meeting

At MDPI, we are committed to providing our authors with the essential tools to publish, promote, and track their research. In line with this commitment, we have established a longstanding collaboration with Digital Science, a company specializing in research data and analytical insights for the research community. Our collaboration integrates their Altmetric tool, offering us and our authors the ability to track a variety of sources that monitor and report attention surrounding publications.

As part of our collaboration, we recently hosted Cathy Holland, Director of Global Publisher Business Development, and Helen Cooke, Managing Director of Publisher Sales, from Digital Science, at our MDPI headquarters in Basel, Switzerland.


Left to right: Facundo Santomé (Senior Marketing Manager, MDPI), Constanze Shelhorn (Indexing Manager, MDPI), Cathy Holland (Director of Global Publisher Business Development, Digital Science), Helen Cooke (Managing Director of Publisher Sales, Digital Science), and Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI) in front of MDPI headquarters in Basel, Switzerland.

During our meeting, we discussed MDPI’s publishing philosophy and explored further avenues for collaboration. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Digital Science, aiming to improve our services yet further and meet the needs of our authors more closely than ever.

What is Altmetric?

You will notice that MDPI articles feature an Altmetric score, a colourful doughnut capturing the score in the upper right corner of the article page. This score represents ‘alternative metrics,’ as distinct from traditional metrics such as Impact Factor, CiteScore, and Scimago Journal Rank.

Altmetrics complement traditional citation-based metrics by capturing online discussions related to a specific research topic. By analyzing both sets of data, we can obtain a comprehensive understanding of the attention a particular research output receives and the sources in which it is mentioned.

“Almetric provides visual insights into where research is being discussed”

Sources Tracked by Altmetric


Altmetric badge showing the Altmetric score and colour-coded mention sources.

Altmetric monitors various sources, categorizing them into segments such as policy documents, peer reviews, Wikipedia, news and blogs, and social media, among other sources. Each category is identifiable by a specific colour.

The Altmetric badge provides visual insights into where the research is being discussed. A more colourful badge indicates broader mentions across multiple platforms. Such tracking enables us to gauge the extent of an article’s online dissemination, noting that increased visibility may correlate with higher citation rates.

Read more:

Impactful Research

Ten High-Altmetric Articles Published by MDPI

As at 30 January 2024, Altmetric has tracked 670,500 MDPI research outputs from MDPI, resulting in over 4.3 million mentions. This includes over 71,894 mentions in policy and patents and 294,714 mentions in news and blogs, with some achieving an Altmetric score as high as 28,754.

So, what is a good Altmetric score? There are various ways to put this score into context. You can find out more about the score in context and how to evaluate your work by this means.

Here are ten MDPI papers ranking in the top 5% of all research outputs scored by Altmetric.

“Accuracy in Wrist-Worn, Sensor-Based Measurements of Heart Rate and Energy Expenditure in a Diverse Cohort”

J. Pers. Med. 2017, 7(2), 3; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm7020003

Altmetric page: https://mdpi.altmetric.com/details/20477344

Altmetric shows that this article appeared in 253 news stories from 209 outlets including Forbes, BBC, and Fox News.

“Daylight Saving Time and Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Meta-Analysis”

J. Clin. Med. 2019, 8(3), 404; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm8030404

Altmetric page: https://mdpi.altmetric.com/details/57654628

Altmetric shows that this article appeared in 295 news stories from 207 outlets including Forbes, The Atlantic, and New York Times.

“The Preliminary Analysis of Cave Lion Cubs Panthera spelaea (Goldfuss, 1810) from the Permafrost of Siberia”

Quaternary 2021, 4(3), 24; https://doi.org/10.3390/quat4030024

Altmetric page: https://mdpi.altmetric.com/details/111086701

Altmetric shows that this article appeared in 182 news stories from 134 outlets including CBC News, CNN, and National Geographic.

“Not the Cat’s Meow? The Impact of Posing with Cats on Female Perceptions of Male Dateability”

Animals 2020, 10(6), 1007; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani10061007

Altmetric page: https://mdpi.altmetric.com/details/83796184

Altmetric shows that this article appeared in 124 news stories from 98 outlets including VICE, CNN and The Guardian.

“Behaviour and Welfare Impacts of Releasing Elephants from Overnight Tethers: A Zimbabwean Case Study”

Animals 2022, 12(15), 1933; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12151933

Altmetric page: https://mdpi.altmetric.com/details/133463915

Altmetric shows that this article appeared in 192 news stories from 186 outlets.

How do I use altmetrics?

Altmetric Explorer provides a detailed step-by-step guide and instruction video for first-time users of the tool. The guide includes useful diagrams that make it easy to get started.

Sharing Research Online

For research to be tracked across different sources, Altmetric needs a research output with a persistent identifier: a DOI, ISBN, PubMed ID, handle ID, etc. When sharing research, it is important to include a link to the original research output.

“An Update on Eukaryotic Viruses Revived from Ancient Permafrost”

Viruses 2023, 15(2), 564; https://doi.org/10.3390/v15020564

Altmetric page: https://mdpi.altmetric.com/details/142929875

Altmetric shows that this article appeared in 250 news stories from 180 outlets including CTV, Fox News, and CNN.

“The Global Problem of Insufficient Sleep and Its Serious Public Health Implications”

Healthcare 2019, 7(1), 1; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare7010001

Altmetric page: https://mdpi.altmetric.com/details/53406248

Altmetric shows that this article appeared in 252 news stories from 168 outlets including BBC, Harvard Business Review, and Forbes.

“A Detailed Review Study on Potential Effects of Microplastics and Additives of Concern on Human Health”

Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2020, 17(4), 1212; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17041212

Altmetric page: https://mdpi.altmetric.com/details/86529137

Altmetric shows that this article appeared in 197 news stories from 150 outlets including BBC, The Tribune, and World Economic Forum.

“An Empirical Study of Chronic Diseases in the United States: A Visual Analytics Approach to Public Health”

Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2018, 15(3), 431; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph15030431

Altmetric page: https://mdpi.altmetric.com/details/34714141

Altmetric shows that this article appeared in 232 news stories from 149 outlets including Forbes, New York Times, and Harvard Business Review.

“Garden Scraps: Agonistic Interactions between Hedgehogs and Sympatric Mammals in Urban Gardens”

Animals 2023, 13(4), 590; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13040590

Altmetric page: https://mdpi.altmetric.com/details/142934305

Altmetric shows that this article appeared in 172 news stories from 168 outlets including BBC.

Inside MDPI

MDPI Annual Meeting Celebrations in China

On Thursday 25 January, over 1,300 MDPI colleagues from our two offices in Beijing gathered to kick off MDPI’s traditional ‘Annual Meetings.’ These celebrations take place in MDPI’s offices across China, including Dalian, Tianjin, Wuhan, and Nanjing.

The evenings include performances, informative talks and presentations, awards, and entertainment, providing an ideal platform to recognize our colleagues, celebrate their achievements, and set our sights on the future.

“It is essential that we stay connected and share best practices”

I sent a video congratulating everyone on their work and sharing our vision of building MDPI into the most trusted OA publisher, highlighting the roles each of us has to play in achieving that goal.

Unfortunately I could not join in person, but you may recall my recent trip, when I visited our offices in Beijing and Wuhan, which I look forward to visiting again this year.

Although our headquarters are in Basel, Switzerland, and we are expanding throughout Europe and North America, the majority of MDPI’s workforce is in China and throughout the Asia-Pacific region, including offices in Singapore, Thailand, Japan, and newly opened office in South Korea. It is essential that as a global organization, we stay connected and share best practices in order to grow collectively and continue providing the exceptional service to our authors.

The Annual Meeting is a moment to reflect and enjoy the year’s hard work and dedication.

I extend our best wishes to all for the Chinese New Year (Xīnnián kuàilè)!

Coming Together for Science

MDPI and TU Delft Adopt Flat Fee Model in Extended Partnership

We are excited to announce a renewed three-year partnership with Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in the Netherlands. This collaboration introduces a fixed lump-sum fee, covering publishing costs from 2024 to 2026.

“This initiative reflects our dedication to transparent and inclusive publishing”

TU Delft-affiliated authors will enjoy cost-free publishing in any MDPI journal during this period, aligning with our commitment to removing barriers for open access publishing. The agreement supports Plan S compliance and facilitates a seamless publishing process for TU Delft corresponding authors. This initiative reflects our dedication to transparent and inclusive publishing, providing stability and predictability both for authors and for institutions.

For further details on our Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP), please contact us.

Benefits to MDPI’s IOAP

At MDPI we have a long tradition of partnerships, including our Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP). IOAP supports institutions through simplification, access, transparency, APC discounts, and institutional repository deposits. The program simplifies administrative processes, offers central payment, and allows easy opting in and out. Participants gain free access to Susy, MDPI’s online submission system, with extensive article metadata and exportable data. APC discounts and Book Processing Charge discounts are available for affiliated authors. Automated deposits to institutional repositories and streamlined matching of papers to IOAP participants enhance the overall experience.

For further information, see our IOAP FAQ.

Closing Thoughts

Reflections on the 2024 APE Conference

MDPI was proud to co-sponsor the Academic Publishing in Europe (APE) 2024 Conference that took place in Berlin, Germany, from 9–10 January 2024.

The conference theme, ‘Keep the Conversation Going!’, explored the evolving landscape of scholarly communication. APE is one of the key conferences I make a point to attend each year. January offers a valuable opportunity to engage with new contacts, reconnect with familiar faces, and participate in impactful discussions and presentations among professionals, scholars, and practitioners in the field.

“It's fascinating to see how other publishers are leveraging AI”

Highlights

Some of the standout panels for me include: the role of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the publishing industry. It was encouraging to hear the current status quo, though I was eager also to learn about the exciting projects planned for 2024 and beyond. These will allow us to track progress in subsequent years. At MDPI, we remain committed to promoting Open–Access (OA) content on SDGs through scientific articles and books. Furthermore, we extend our commitment to sustainability by financially supporting researchers through initiatives such as the World Sustainability Award and the Emerging Sustainability Leader Award, as well as waiving the APC for feature papers on each SDG.

In recent years, discussions on AI have become increasingly prominent at such conferences. It’s fascinating to see how other publishers are leveraging AI to meet the evolving needs of their audiences while at the same time using it to safeguard the scientific process. Other engaging panels that I enjoyed included updates on transformation beyond transformative agreements, the principles of lean change, incentive structures related to research integrity, and the panel on reviewer incentives.

“We can share best practices and lessons learned”

Incorporating MDPI’s Insights into Conferences

I must confess that I sometimes feel overlooked when MDPI is not invited to participate in crucial industry discussions. As the leading open access publisher and the third-largest publisher overall, we possess extensive experience in many of these areas and can offer valuable contributions to these discussions. We can share best practices, lessons learned, and our thinking about future trajectories. For instance, in panels discussing reviewer incentives, at MDPI we offer a discount voucher to reviewers for future submissions, reflecting our commitment to fostering a robust peer review process. In 2022 alone, MDPI collected over 1.4 million peer review reports, informing the decision-making processes of our editors. Given our expertise in these areas, it would be natural to include MDPI in such discussions. I therefore extend an invitation to future conference organizers to consider MDPI for speaking engagements and collaborative opportunities.

Stefan Tochev
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG

26 January 2024
Acknowledgment of the Reviewers of JMSE in 2023

In recognizing the exceptional efforts of our reviewers in 2023, we express our sincere gratitude for upholding the high standards of JMSE. Their commitment ensured the rigorous peer review that is integral to quality academic publishing.

In 2023, JMSE received 8993 review reports, from 5623 reviewers. This past year, we worked with reviewers from 99 countries and regions, reflecting the diversity in our collaboration with research communities. Their dedication shapes scholarly discourse and advances global research. The editorial team expresses gratitude for the vital role played by each reviewer in the JMSE family throughout 2023, and we look forward to their continued support in 2024.

The following are the reviewers who have consented to show their names:

Abdallah Tageldein Mansour Kyoungrean Kim
Abdalrahman Qubaa Lada Lukić Bilela
Abdelbaki Chikh Lada Males
Abdelgadir Abbas Lakshmi Miller
Abdelkader Shaaban Laura Borzì
Abdul Malik Laura Turconi
Abdulla Al-Asif Laurent Dufossé
Abdullah Antar Saber Lazaros Moysis
Abdul-Wahid Saif Lazhar Khriji
Abdussalam Elhanashi Lean Karlo Tolentino
Abe Hiroya Lee Chang Hee
Abel Arredondo-Galeana Lei Shi
Abhay Gupta Lele Liu
Abhishek Patange Len Zedel
Abhishek Sharma Leonard Domnisoru
Abolfazl Mosaedi Leonid Plotnikov
Acacio Amaral Leonides Guireli Netto
Achilleas Samaras Letizia Fiorucci
Adam Dziubiński Letizia Marsili
Addisson Salazar Lev Eppelbaum
Adeb Salh Lian Wang
Adebowale Obalalu Lida Kouhalvandi
Adem Kilicman Lidia Hrnčević
Adi Susanto Liércio Isoldi
Adis Puška Liliana Ibeth Barbosa-Santillan
Adrian Lungu Liliana Pinheiro
Adrian Marciszak Liliana Rusu
Agata Krystosik-Gromadzinska Liliya Dunyushkina
Agnieszka Dąbrowska Lin-Fu Liang
Agnieszka Lazarowska Ling Qian
Agustín Herrera-May Lingsheng Meng
Ahmad H. Sabry Lira Gaysina
Ahmad Hajatzadeh Pordanjani Lisdelys González Rodríguez
Ahmed Abdelhady Liselott Ericson
ahmed Alprol Liudmila Demina
Ahmed Ebid Lluís Casas
Ahmed Elkafas Lorena Parra
Ahmed Nour El-Deen Lorenzo Ciappi
Ahmed Ouadha Ľubomír Beňa
Ahmed Refaat Ragab Luca Baradello
Ahmed Sakr Luca Braidotti
Ahmed Saleh Luca Cocchi
Ahmed Shihab Albahery Luca Foresi
Ajit Jha Luca Fredianelli
Akbar Khatibi Luca Gallitelli
Akihiro Hachikubo Luca Martinelli
Akmalbek Bobomirzaevich Abdusalomov Lucas Carmo
Akter Hossain Lucas Doretto
Alan Cottingham Lucia Mele
Alberta Mandich Lúcia Moreira
Alberto Ghigo Luciana Xavier
Alberto Gomes Luigi Bregant
Alberto Martini Luigi Jovane
Alejandro Islas-Jácome Luís Bernardo
Alejandro Jimenéz Rios Luis Carlos Sandoval Herazo
Aleksandar Cuculić Luis Jorda-Bordehore
Aleksandar Radonjić Luis Miguel Calvo Herrero
Aleksandar Vorkapic Luis Pires
Aleksander Kartushinsky Luis Prola
Aleksander Klauson Luis Zamora Peredo
Aleksander Kondratenko Luiz Antonio Alcântara Pereira
Aleksandr Grekov Luiz Henrique Lindquist Whitacker
Aleksandr Yurin Luka Vukić
Aleksey Antipov Łukasz Szeleszczuk
Aleksey Kabanov Luminita Lazar
Alessandra Feola Lynda Chehami
Alessandra Saponieri Lyubka Pashova
Alessandro Blasi M. Prabhahar
Alessandro Capone Mabrouk Sami
Alessandro Galdelli Maciej Pawlak
Alessandro Tombari Maciej Szudarek
Alexander Dvoretsky Madhu Puttegowda
Alexander Inzartsev Maegala Nallapan Nallapan Maniyam
Alexander Kasumyan Magdalena Blachnio
Alexander Polonsky Magdalena Łasecka-Plura
Alexander Schmidt Magdalini D. Titirla
Alexander Uzhinskiy Mahdi Baradarannia
Alexander Voloshin Mahendra Kumar Samal
Alexandra Danciu Maheswar Rajagopal
Alexei Didenko Mahirah Jahari
Alexey Beskopylny Mahmoud Elewa
Alexey Bosov Mahmoud El-Morshedy
Alexey Bykovsky Mahmoud Nasr
Alexey Fedorenko Mahmut Burak Okuducu
Alexey Krylov Mai The Vu
Alexey Tikhonov Maja Kępniak
Alexios Lolas Maja Krčum
Alfonsa Milia Majid Ali
Alfonso Gómez-Espinosa Maksymilian Cieśla
Alfredo Loor Malaya Kumar Nath
Alfrendo Satyanaga Malcolm Jobling
Ali A. Sepahi Malcolm Spaulding
Ali Dehghan Firoozabadi Małgorzata I. Michalczyk
Ali Haider Małgorzata Jastrzębska
Ali Hussain Manfred Sager
Ali Kara Mangali Chinna Chinnaiah
Ali Lashgari Manjunath Patel Gowdru Chandrashekarappa
Ali Marzoughi Manjunath Shettar
Ali Masria Manoj Kumar Pasupathi
Ali Matin Nazar Manuel Alberto M. Ferreira
Ali Moghassemi Manuel Elias-Gutierrez
Ali Nikkhoo Manuel Garcia
Ali Resen Manuela Costa-Casais
Ali Soltani Sharif Abadi Manuela Panoiu
Ali Uyan Mara Manente
Aliaksandr Shaula Marc Fadel
Alicja Wiora Marc Terradas-Fernández
Alireza Mahmoudan Marcel Kouakou Kouadio
Alireza Sahebgharani Marcello Di Risio
Aliya Naz Marcelo Castro
Alla Dvorzhak Marcelo Dottori
Alla Varenik Marcin Graba
Allard Jan Van Marle Marcin Kalarus
Alma Netzahuatl-Muñoz Marcin Kluczyk
Alma Rodriguez-Troncoso Marcin Kolakowski
Alvaro Antonio Villa Ochoa Marcin Przywarty
Ambrosios Savvides Marco Anzidei
Amelia Staszowska Marco Bonopera
Amir Hossein Sadeghi Marco Civera
Amir Ismail Marco La Salandra
Amir Mofidi Marco Righi
Amir R. Masoodi Marco Simone
Amirmohammad Yousefi Marcos Vinícius da Silva
Amit Ranjan Mardik Leopold
Amjed Al-Mousa Marek Češkovič
Amlana Panda Marek Szostak
Amr Ismaiel Margarita Dimiza
Ana Margarida Bento Maria Amélia Araújo
Ana Marques María Ayelén Pagani
Anabela Oliveira Maria G. Ioannides
Anamaria Bjelopera Mária Heželová
Ana-María Díaz-Díaz María Isabel Lamas Galdo
Anand Raju María José Ortiz
Ananda Das Maria Panfilova
Anatoliy Kazak Maria Protopapa
Ancuța Rotaru Maria Saburova
Andre Belem Maria Triantaphyllou
Andre Vellwock Marian Gilewski
Andrea Gilioli Mariana Bernardino
Andrea Guercio Mariana Carmelia Dragomir Balanica
Andrea Nardini Mariana Dumitrescu
Andreas Peckhaus Mariana Melo
Andreas Rauh Mariano Buccino
Andrei Granovitcj Maria-Teresa Sebastiá-Frasquet
Andrei Mihaela Marin Marinov
Andreia Rodrigues Marina Isaeva
Andres-Amador Garcia-Granada Mario Di Bacco
Andrêssa Fernandes Mário João F Santos
Andrey Pnyushkov Mario Rosario Chiarelli
Andrey Zaytsev Mário Véstias
Andrii Golovan Marius Mihai Cazacu
Andrii Kondratiev Marius Minea
Andrii Rogovyi Marius Prelipceanu
Andriy Zahorulko Mariusz Giergiel
Andrzej Ambroziak Mark Bourassa
Andrzej Banaszek Mark Ching-Pong Poo
Andrzej Falniowski Marko Topalović
Andrzej Hutorowicz Markus Drapalik
Andrzej Miszczyk Markus Sillanpää
Andrzej Zak Marluci Menezes
Angel Gonzalez-Rodriguez Marquez-Rocha Facundo-Joaquin
Angela Santos Marta Nogueira
Angelo Accetta Martin Krejsa
Angelo Marcelo Tusset Martin Renilson
Angia Sriram Pradeep Ram Martina Gaglioti
Anibal Azevedo Marusia Renteria
Anika Kuczynski Masahide Takeda
Anil C. Mahato Masayuki Fujita
Anil Yadav Masoud Babaei
Anna Kulminskaya Masoud Bahreinimotlagh
Anna Lempert Masoud Nobahar
Anna Papkova Massimo Di Gangi
Anna Parus Massimo Figari
Anna Waśkowska Matej Fike
Annette Boerlage Matias Carandell
Anoop Alex Matija Perne
Anouchah Latifi Matteo Meli
Anselme Muzirafuti Matteo Nicolini
Anton Poroykov Matteo Postacchini
Antonela Paladin Matteo Sambucci
Antoni Ivanov Matthew G. Asplin
Antonietta Rosso Matthias Prandtstetter
Antonio Villalba-Herreros Mauro Marini
Anup Kumar Paul Mauro Sassu
Anurag Dubey Maurycy Żarczyński
Apichit Maneengam Maxim Candries
Apostolos Apostolou Maxim V. Vinarski
Apurva Lad Maximilian Prager
Arantza Iriarte Mayank Khichar
Arbnor Pajaziti Md Abul Ehsan Bhuiyan
Arianna Parrales-Bahena Md Mosaddequr Rahman
Arif Ali Baig Moghal Md. Rakibuzzaman
Arnulfo Alanis Md. Shamin Ahsan
Artem Bogdanov Mehdi Ghodrati Shojaei
Artem Shikhovtsev Mehdi Salehi
Artur Gafurov Mehmet Zeki Konyar
Artur Iluk Mehrdad Vasheghani Farahani
Artur Jaworski Melih Yildiz
Artur Kierzkowski Mengmeng Han
Artur Krawczyk Meng-Syue Li
Arturo Silva-Campillo Meng-Yu Lin
Arun Johar Merugu Suresh
Arun Sridhar Mesut Gör
Arun Y. Patil Miah Md Ashraful Alam
Arunava Chatterjee Mian C. Wang
Arvind Kumar Shukla Miaohua Mao
As’ad Alizadeh Michael Baldauf
Asad Ullah Michael Grant
Asadullah Memon Michael Lau
Ashish Kapoor Michael Lazar
Asokan Ramasamy Michael Nones
Athanasios G. Lazaropoulos Michal Kubrak
Athanassios A. Dimas Michał Stosiak
Atif Siddiqui Michał Tomaszewski
Atta Rahman Michela Mitchell
Atthaphon Ariyarit Michele Penza
Attila Egedy Michele Viviani
Augustine Edegbene Miguel Á. Naya
Aurélien Arnaubec Miguel Ángel Gutiérrez García
Ayad Al Jubori Miguel Ángel Hurtado-Oliva
Aydi Abdelkarim Miguel Ángel Millán Muñoz
Ayman Al-Quraan Miguel-Ángel Climent
Ayse Bozlaker Miguel-Angel Luque-Nieto
Aysegul Ucar Mihaela Popa
Aytekin Duranay Mihaela Toderaş
Azam Abdollahi Mihai Tiberiu Lates
Azhar Zafar Mikhail Artemov
Azizollah Khormali Mikhail Buslov
B. Omkar Lakshmi Jagan Mikhail Gantsevich
Babu Dawadi Mikhail Lychagin
Badreddine Ayadi Mikhail Salin
BaiQiao Chen Mikhail Shleymovich
Baltus Cornelius Bonse Milan Andrejić
Bandita Sahu Milan Sedlar
Barry Rosen Mina Tadros
Bartłomiej Ambrożkiewicz Ming Sun
Bassey Isong Mingxiao Xie
Beatriz Castillo Téllez Mingyang Zhang
Behbod Ghalamkari Min-Ho Ha
Behdad Shadidi Mirjam Vujadinovic Mandic
Behrooz Heidari Mirjana Vukicevic
Bejoy Alduse Miroslav Slouf
Bektaş Sönmez Miroslav Spodniak
Belen Muñoz-Abella Misganaw Abebe
Ben Ingram Mladen Bošnjaković
Ben Regaya Chiheb Mladen Krstić
Benedikt Kötter Mo ElSayed
Benjamin Lagemann Mocerino Luigia
Benoit Decoux Modesto Pérez-Sánchez
Bert Hoeksema Mohamad Alzayed
Betul Yilmaz Ozturk Mohamed Afifi
Bhagawati Prasad Joshi Mohamed Ali Jaffar Syed
Bharadwaja Srimat Tirumala Peddinti Mohamed El Amine Ben Seghier
Bharat S. Chaudhari Mohamed Faisal
Bhartendu Chaturvedi Mohamed Gheith
Bijay Halder Mohamed gobashy
Bilal Hammoud Mohamed Louzazni
Bin Xu Mohamed Mohamed
Bismarck Jigena-Antelo Mohamed Mounir
Blagovest Belev Mohamed S. Osman
Bo Wang Mohamed Samy-Kamal
Bogusz Wisnicki Mohamed Zayed
Bojan Beškovnik Mohammad Ali Mohtadi Bonab
Boris Chubarenko Mohammad Al-Rawi
Borna Abramovic Mohammad Asghari
Bowen Xing Mohammad Hossein Ghaemi
Boyu Kuang Mohammad Javad Ebadi
Branislav Stankovic Mohammad Khairuddin Othman
Branko Lalić Mohammad Moradi
Brecht De Beelde Mohammad Radad
Brian C. McFall Mohammad Reza Gharib
Brian Jones Mohammad Saud Afzal
Bruna Dias Mohammad Sharif
Bruno Brunone Mohammad Tauviqirrahman
Bryan Medina-Rodríguez Mohammad Yazdi Harmin
Bulat Usmanov Mohammad-Ali Lotfollahi-Yaghin
Burak Koseoglu Mohammadmehdi Shahzamanian
Cairo Nascimento Júnior Mohammad-Reza Pendar
Caleb Rascon Mohammed A. M. Abdullah
Cameron Manche Mohammed Abdul Hannan
Camila Saporetti Mohammed Danouche
Canicious Abeynayake Mohammed Fayad
Carla Faraci Mohammed Loudiki
Carlo Francesco Mario Bertorello Mohd Arfian Ismail
Carlo Gualtieri Mohd Hisbany Mohd Hashim
Carlo Sabbarese Mohsen Abdel-Tawwab
Carlos Aguilar-Ibañez Mohsen Maghrebi
Carlos Bastarz Mohsen Saffari Pour
Carlos Pérez-Collazo Mohsin Murad
Carlos Vidal Moises Jimenez-Martinez
Carola Murano Molly Mitchell
Carwyn Frost Momchil Terziev
Cataixa López Monica Canepa
Cataldo Pierri Mônica Cassel
Catalin Pruncu Monika Rybczak
Catalina Dobre Moon Kwak
Catalin-Iosif Ciontea Morena Galešić Divić
Catherine Dreanno Morteza Ghorbani
Cecília de Souza Valente Morteza Yousefi
Celestino González-Niciceza Moshe Averbukh
Cesar Camerini Mostafa El-Sheekh
César De Santos-Berbel Mostafa Elshobary
Ceyhun Akarsu Mostafa Shooshtari
Cezary Behrendt Mostafa Yuness Abdelfatah Mostafa
Chamindra Vithana Mourad Kchaou
Chandani Appadoo Mourani Sinha
Changqing Jiang Mrinmoy Majumder
Changshan Niu Muammer Ozgoren
Changyuan Chen Mubashir Siddiqui
Chao Chen, Suzhou University of Science and Technology Muhammad Ahsan
Chao Chen, Taiyuan University of Technology Muhammad Asif Gondal
Charalampos Skoulikaris Muhammad Awais
Charles Yousif Muhammad Faheem
Chatsirin Nakharuthai Muhammad Faisal Nadeem
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Francesco Piraino Roohollah Noori
Francesco Zangaro Roohollah Talebitooti
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Francisco Fernandes Castro Rego Ross Chapman
Francisco Haces-Fernandez Ross Gore
Francisco José Loureiro Ruey-Syan Shih
Francisco López-Fuerte Rui Ferreira
Francisco-Javier Ayaso Rui Taborda
Franco Medici Ruslan Fedorov
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Frank Galgano Ruxandra Darmon
Frederick Bingham Ryszard Dindorf
Frederico Santos Ryszard Wawruch
Fuhaid Alshammari Ryszard Wyczółkowski
Fuqiang Lu S. A. Sannasiraj
Fuqing Cui S. Senthamil Kumar
Gabriel-Ionut Plavan Sabine Schmidt
Gaetano Palumbo Sabyasachi Swain
Galina Ya. Dynnikova Sachindra Rout
Gang Wang, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences Sadegh Ghavami
Gang Wang, Hohai University Saeed Farzaneh
Gangrong Shi Saeed Ghaffarpour Jahromi
Gaohua Ji Saeed Shaeri
Gary Griggs Saeid Lotfian
Gaston Bazzino Ferreri Safanah Raafat
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Grzegorz Rutkowski Sergey Gataullin
Grzegorz Straz Sergey Kuznetsov, Moscow State University of Civil Engineering
Grzegorz Wierzbicki Sergey Kuznetsov, Russian Academy of Sciences
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Guangsong Yang Sergey Pereselkov
Gudrun Hillebrand Sergey Shevtsov
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Haitham Abu Ghazaleh Sherine Nagy Saleh
Haiyang Liu Shifeng Ding
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Hamdi Abdi Shiquan Zhao
Hamdy Naguib Shireesh Srivastava
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Hamid ALAsadi Shuang Zhao
Hamid Ghasemi Shuangyan He
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Harishchandra Lanjewar Sk Ajim Ali
Harold Weger Snehsheel Sharma
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Hassan Hashemi Sofía Solórzano
Hassan Hussein Sokratis Katsikas
Hassan Karampour Solomon Yim
Hassan Sarmadi Sonain Jamil
Hatıra Günerhan Soon-Hyun Lee
He Wu Sorina Costinas
Héctor R. Robles-Campos Sotiris Lycourghiotis
Héctor Villalobos Soumen De
Hee Min Teh Soumya Panda
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Helena Paula Nierwinski Srđan Kostić
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Henk Jan Verhagen Stanislav Myslenkov
Henok Hailemariam Stanko Kružić
Heyko Juergen Schultz Stefan Bodi
Hiep Duc Štefan Kohek
Hiroaki Kashima Stefania Sica
Hiroshi Sasamoto Stefano Bonduà
Holger Watter Stefano Gaggero
Hongchu Yu Stefano Mauro
Honghai Li Stefano Stacul
Hongjun Fan Stephane Bilodeau
Hongshuai Qi Stéphane Cathalau
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Hossein Hamidifar Stephanie TerMaath
Hossein Lotfi Stephen Jackson
Hossein Nassiraei Stilianos Contarinis
Houssem Jerbi Stuart C. Painter
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Hsing-Yu Wang Sujan Yenuganti
Hubert Kuszewski Suman Mukhopadhyay
Hugo Gonzalez-Hernandez Sumarni Aly
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Hugo Yañez-Badillo Sun Young Kim
Huibing Gan Suneel Vasimalla
Humberto Martínez-Barberá Sungjin Cho
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Hwayoung Kim Suparerk Janjarasjitt
Hyeon Kyu Yoon Susanna Lopez-Legentil
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Igor Gritsuk T. Shanthi
Igor Kalmykov Tairan Liu
Igor Peretyazhko Tajamul Hussain
Igor Shugan Ta-Jen Chu
Igor Volvenko Takaomi Arai
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Ilias Lazos Tamer Elsakhawy
Ilinca Cornel Taner Tuncer
Ilker Ali Ozkan Tanguy Soulié
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Imam Baihaqi Tatiana Jaworska
Iman Heidarpour Shahrezaei Tatiana Kondrateva
Imdadullah Imdadullah Tatiana Lazovskaya
Iñaki Garmendia Tatiana Moschovou
Inam Ullah Khan Tatyana V. Belonenko
Indrajeet Kumar Tawanda Zvarivadza
Ingvild H. T. Harkes Teerapong Panboonyuen
Inna Stonik Te-Hua Hsu
Ioan Viorel Banu Teodor Rusu
Ioannis Georgiou Terry Whitledge
Ioannis Giantsis Thanh-Long Le
Ioannis Panagis Theocharis Tsoutsos
Ioannis Tegoulias Thiago Bimestre
Ioannis Vakalas Thierry Faure
Ion Malael Thierry Schmitt
Irving D. Hernández Thomas Koutsos
Isaac Nooni Thomas P. Mazarakos
Isabel Cristina Gil García Tiago Pinho
Isabel S. Jesus Tiago Ribeiro
Isidro A. Pérez Tianming Wang
Ismael Hernández-Ávalos Tianyu Chen
Israel Gonzalez-Neria Tien Nguyen
Ivan Gospić Tihomir Dokšanović
Ivan Lange Tihomir Vasilev
Ivan Matveev Timo Siikonen
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Ivan Pershin Tobias Bleninger
Ivana Restović Tohid Mirzababaie Mostofi
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Ivaylo Stoyanov Tomás Calheiros Cabral
Iven Kraemer Tomáš Krátký
Ivica Boko Tomás Vega Fernández
Ivo Allegrini Tomaso Vairo
Ivo ČERNÝ Tomasz Binkowski
Izabela Michalak Tomasz Jaśniok
Izmail Kantarzhi Tomasz Kolerski
J R K Kumar Dabbakuti Tomasz Trzepieciński
J. Sebastian Terence Tomasz Włodek
Jacek Leszczynski Tomislav Mrakovčić
Jacek Pozorski Toru Miyama
Jacek Ryczynski Toshio Tagawa
Jacek Stankiewicz Tri-Hai Nguyen
Jaime Ortegon Aguilar Trojnacki Maciej
Jaime Rodrigo De Larrucea Truong M. N. Bui
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Jakub Ciazela Tushar Sonar
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James Waterman Ulla Tapaninen
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Jan H. Schmidt Umar Ashraf
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Jianfeng Lin Vincenzo Ronca
Jianfeng Tong Vinod Kumar
Jianhua Zhang Vinoth Kumaravelu
Jianqiao Sun Vipin Kalia
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Jin Xu Vitor Anes
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Jingming Hou Vladimir Alarcon
Jingyan Lan Vladimir Dulov
Jinjie Liu Vladimir Dvoretsky
Jinying Huang Vladimir Krasilnikov
Jishang Xu Vladimir Laslo Tadic
Joan Vila-Francés Vladimir M. Parfenyev
Joanna Kizielewicz Vladimir Mukhanov
Joanna Maj-Paluch Vladimir Sinitsin
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Johan J. Estrada-López Walaa Khalaf
John Josephraj Selvaraj Wan Mohd Rauhan Wan Hussin
John Luczaj Wanju Yuan
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Jordi-Roger Riba Weiliang Qiao
Jorge Guillén Weilin Luo
Jorge Luis Zambrano-Martinez Weimin Huang
Jorge Silva Jara Wen Cheng
José A. Orosa Wenjin Sun
Jose Alonso Wenliao Du
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Jose E. Ruiz-Sarrio William Fitt
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Joško Šoda Xiangning Chen
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2 January 2024
MDPI Insights: The CEO's Letter #7 - Nobel Laureates Entrust MDPI with Their Research

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

Nobel Prize Laureates Entrust MDPI with Their Research

The Nobel Prize stands as a hallmark of distinction, honouring ground-breaking research across disciplines. Annually, the Nobel Prizes are awarded in six categories: Physics, Chemistry, Medicine or Physiology, Literature, Peace, and Economic Sciences.

Through the years, renowned scholars have entrusted MDPI with their work. As at December 2023, 26 Nobel laureates have contributed to more than 75 articles across 25 MDPI journals, including: Antibiotics, Applied Sciences, Biology, Biomedicines, Cancers, Catalysts, Cells, Crystals, Entropy, Games, IJMS, Life, Materials, Micromachines, Molecules, Pharmaceuticals, PharmaceuticsPhotonics, Quantum Beam Science, Remote Sensing, Sensors, Solids, Universe, Vaccines, and Viruses.

The best of the best trust us with their work.

Nobel Prize Laureates Who Have Published with MDPI

We are proud to list the names of Pierre Agostini, Hiroshi Amano, Werner Arber, Aaron Ciechanover, Robert H. Grubbs, Oliver Hart, Gerard ‘t Hooft, Michael Houghton, Harald zur Hausen, Katalin Karikó, Jean-Marie Lehn, Gérard Mourou, Ferid Murad, Shuji Nakamura, William Nordhaus, Kostya S. Novoselov, Giorgio Parisi, Charles M. Rice, Alvin E. Roth, Donna Strickland, K. Barry Sharpless, George F. Smoot, Anne L’Huillier, Drew Weissman, Kurt Wüthrich, Ada Yonath.

The privilege of hosting such contributors resonates deeply with our editorial teams. For instance, in this interview, the Editor-in-Chief (EiC) of Universe speaks on the significance of publishing a paper by Nobel laureate Gerard ’t Hooft within the journal.

2023 Nobel Prize Winners Published by MDPI

Nobel Prize Winners, 2023: Katalin Karikó, Drew Weissman, Anne L’Huillier (Ill. Niklas Elmehed © Nobel Prize Outreach)

Three laureates from the 2023 Nobel Prize cohort have trusted MDPI as their publishing platform. Notably, in a 2022 Pharmaceutics paper, molecular biologist Katalin Karikó and her team presented a methodology for evaluating mRNA capping efficiency, pivotal for therapeutic applications. Pharmaceutics had previously dedicated a Special Issue to “mRNA Therapeutics: A Themed Issue in Honor of Professor Katalin Karikó”, spotlighting ten articles from August 2021 to February 2022.

In the journal Vaccines, Professor Drew Weissman, collaborating with scholars from Pennsylvania University and George Mason University, contributed an influential review titled “Nanomaterial Delivery Systems for mRNA Vaccines”. His collaborative efforts spanned five papers across MDPI journals between 2021 and 2023.

Furthermore, Anne L'Huillier of Lund University, only the fifth female recipient of the Physics Prize, co-authored an article in Applied Sciences focusing on "Advanced EUV and X-Ray Optics". Similarly, Pierre Agostini, an Emeritus Professor from Ohio State University, co-authored an article featured in the special issue "Attosecond Science and Technology: Principles and Applications".

We extend heartfelt congratulations to all Nobel Prize laureates and express sincere gratitude for their confidence in MDPI as a platform for their scholarly contributions.

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Impactful Research

MDPI Journals Newly Indexed in 2023

The aim of indexing is to enhance the quality and credibility of published research, ensuring that researchers access the most credible resources available. While the principle behind citation indexing is straightforward, it remains one of the most dependable methods for tracking an idea's evolution across various scientific disciplines.

Throughout the year, MDPI works to expand the reach of our publications across premier multidisciplinary databases like Web of Science, Scopus, EBSCO, and ProQuest. This initiative is spearheaded by MDPI's Indexing team, under the leadership of Dr. Constanze Schelhorn.

In 2023, MDPI achieved 54 new acceptances in Scopus, 29 in Web of Science, 52 in EBSCO, and 83 in DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals.

The team prioritizes ensuring that our journals feature in numerous specialized databases, including PMC, PubMed, MEDLINE, Inspec, CAS, and FSTA, among others. Currently, MDPI collaborates with over 65 renowned international databases, consistently enhancing our database affiliations annually.

MDPI’s journals are indexed in all major global databases.

Furthermore, we collaborate with universities and government organizations to list our journals in country-specific ranking lists and relevant institutional repositories. This ensures compliance with requirements often set by funders or institutions for authors to publish in specific journals.

Web of Science Adds 24 MDPI Journals to Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)

Clarivate recently analysed MDPI’s new journals, resulting in 24 journals, mainly established in 2020, being added to the ESCI in November and December 2023. Additionally, five journals passed this assessment earlier in the year. For a complete list of our journals in Web of Science, refer here. Journals in the ESCI meet 24 quality criteria, ensuring editorial rigor. They may be considered for inclusion in broader indices like the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE), the Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), or the Arts and Humanities Citation Index (AHCI), based on four impact criteria.

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Inside MDPI

MDPI Appoints New Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Alistair Freeland returned to MDPI and assumed the role of Chief Operating Officer in November 2023, a position he previously held from 2013 to 2019. He succeeds Dr. Yu Lin, who will remain a member of MDPI’s Board of Directors, overseeing significant financial decisions for the company. I would like to express my sincere thanks to Dr. Yu Lin for his service as COO.

Alistair brings extensive experience not only in scholarly publishing but also in technology and business management. Prior to rejoining MDPI, he was associated with SIX Group, the entity responsible for Switzerland's financial market infrastructure. There, he played a pivotal role in developing the blockchain-based platform SDX (SIX Digital Exchange), which has gained traction among major Swiss banks and the Swiss National Bank.

As COO, Alistair will collaborate with the MDPI management team to improve the practices and services we offer to scholarly communities. I am pleased to welcome Alistair back to MDPI and look forward to his contributions going forward.

Coming Together for Science

MDPI’s 2024 In-Person Academic Events Schedule

MDPI's Conference Team is dedicated to organizing and hosting in-person academic events across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and North America. We recognize conferences as invaluable platforms for scientific collaboration, scholarly exchange, discussions on contemporary topics, networking, and forging collaborations.

Here's a glimpse of the notable events we currently have scheduled for 2024:

14–16 February, 2024
Viruses 2024 – A World of Viruses
Location: Barcelona, Spain
We are honoured to feature Nobel Prize laureate Dr. Charles M. Rice and ‘Distinguished Senior Virologist’ Prof. Luis Enjuanes as keynote speakers for this 5th edition.
Event details

24–26 April, 2024
4th MMCS – Harnessing the Power of New Drug Modalities 
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Esteemed speakers include Prof. Arun K. Ghosh, the mind behind the Darunavir molecule, and Prof. Paul Brennan, CSO of Alzheimer's Research UK Oxford Drug Discovery Institute.
Event details

28–31 May, 2024
Polymers 2024 – Polymers for a Safe and Sustainable Future
Location:
Athens, Greece
We look forward to welcoming renowned experts like Prof. Damià Barceló, Prof. Minna Hakkareinen, and Prof. Armando J. D. Silvestre to this event.
Event details

1–4 August, 2024
The 1st International Conference on AI Sensors & The 10th International Symposium on Sensor Science
Location: Singapore
The AI Sensors 2024 Conference will unite innovators and experts in the realms of sensors, sensing technology, and artificial intelligence.
Event details

Upcoming events with details to be announced:

  • September 2024, Materials 2024 – Basel, Switzerland
  • 1921 September 2024, International Conference on Nanomaterials Sciences 2024 – Beijing, China
  • October 2024, ncRNA 2024 – Basel, Switzerland
  • November 2024, Pharmaceuticals 2024 – Barcelona, Spain
  • 2226 November 2024, International Conference on Science of Electronics – Wuhan, China
  • Stay tuned for more details on the Sustainable Publishing Forum 2024.

Click here for all upcoming MDPI events.

Organize Your Event with MDPI’s Sciforum

Sciforum is MDPI’s platform dedicated to the organization of scientific events. In line with our mission to promote science, Sciforum supports scholars, societies, research networks, and universities at all stages of organizing in-person events, virtual events and webinars. Our platforms are efficient, user-friendly, and cost-effective. We handle all steps related to event management. Contact us for details.

Closing Thoughts

Reflecting on 2023 and Looking Ahead to 2024

As we approach 2024, I reflect on the incredible journey we’ve had together at MDPI this year. The past 12 months have been marked by ambitious projects and initiatives to improve our internal processes, and a commitment to continue delivering top-notch services to our stakeholders. I’d like to thank each and every one of our staff members for contributing to the positive experiences our stakeholders have reported in our surveys. Your dedication to speed, efficiency, and effective communication with our stakeholders is very much recognized and appreciated.

Becoming a stronger organisation

While we have encountered challenges in 2023, it’s important to understand that these are a part of our growth process. Difficulties provide us with opportunities to reflect, address problems at their roots, and ultimately evolve into a stronger organization. Our stakeholders expect us to overcome tough times, and it’s an expectation that we have for ourselves.

I extend my sincere appreciation to every MDPI employee, from our editorial office and IT department to marketing, indexing, IOAP, societies, Scientific Office board, products, production, conferences, finance, operations, admin, and beyond. To our newest team members, a warm welcome; to our longstanding colleagues, your dedication is invaluable.

“I am committed to taking MDPI to a new level of excellence.”

Interacting with many of you during my visits to our offices and representing MDPI at external events has been a personal highlight. I am deeply grateful to Dr. Lin for entrusting me with the role of CEO of MDPI. Looking forward, I am committed to working closely with our management team to lead MDPI and take it to a new level of excellence, aiming to establish it as the most trusted publisher in open access worldwide. This is a collective endeavour, with each of us shaping MDPI’s reputation. I therefore encourage us to take pride in our work, as it represents not only our craft but also MDPI as a whole.

Accountability and communication

As we look forward to 2024, there’s a lot to be excited about. Together, we’ll navigate challenges, seize growth opportunities, and refine our practices. To solidify MDPI’s position as the premier open access publisher globally, we must bolster accountability, improve stakeholder communication, share MDPI’s best practices, champion the open access philosophy, and educate stakeholders about our mission, methodologies, and motivations.

Thank you for engaging with the CEO Letter over the past six months of 2023. I will continue to release this newsletter as a method of sharing the great work being done at MDPI. Please feel free to connect directly with any insights or questions.

Here’s to a joyous and prosperous 2024!

Stefan Tochev
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG

28 December 2023
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering | Top 10 Cited Papers in 2022 from the Section “Marine Ecology”

1. “Hydrogen Sulfide Production with a Microbial Consortium Isolated from Marine Sediments Offshore”
by Roberto Briones-Gallardo, Muriel González-Muñoz, Itza García-Bautista, David Valdés-Lozano, Tanit Toledano-Thompson, Erik Polanco-Lugo, Renata Rivera-Madrid and Ruby Valdez-Ojeda
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(3), 436; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10030436
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/3/436

2. “Seaweed Beds and Community Structure in the East and South Coast of Korea”
by Seung Wook Jung, Hyun Soo Rho and Chang Geun Choi
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(5), 689; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10050689
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/5/689

3. “Effects of Irradiance and Temperature on the Photosynthesis of the Crustose Coralline Algae Pneophyllum fragile (Corallinales, Rhodophyta) in the Coastal Waters of Korea”
by Ju-Wook Baek, Jae Seong Lee, Sung-Han Kim, Taehee Lee, Seung Won Jung, Won-Chan Lee, Kyung-Tae Kim and Sung-Uk An
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(7), 851; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10070851
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/7/851

4. “Seasonal and Spatial Variations in Fish Assemblage in the Yangtze Estuary and Adjacent Waters and Their Relationship with Environmental Factors”
by Zhaomin Chen, Qingqiang Ren, Chunlong Liu and Weiwei Xian
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(11), 1679; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10111679
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/11/1679

5. “Differences in the Structure and Diversity of Invertebrate Assemblages Harbored by an Intertidal Ecosystem Engineer between Urban and Non-Urban Shores”
by Ana Catarina Torres, Marcos Rubal, Ricardo Costa-Garcia, Isabel Sousa-Pinto and Puri Veiga
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(2), 242; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10020242
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/2/242

6. “Impacts of Mesoscale Eddies on Biogeochemical Variables in the Northwest Pacific”
by Jianhua Kang, Yu Wang, Shuhong Huang, Lulu Pei and Zhaohe Luo
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(10), 1451; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10101451
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/10/1451

7. “Trophic and Microbial Patterns in the Ross Sea Area (Antarctica): Spatial Variability during the Summer Season”
by Maurizio Azzaro, Antonietta Specchiulli, Giovanna Maimone, Filippo Azzaro, Angelina Lo Giudice, Maria Papale, Rosabruna La Ferla, Rodolfo Paranhos, Anderson Souza Cabral, Alessandro Ciro Rappazzo et al.
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(11), 1666; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10111666
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/11/1666

8. “Increased Temperature and Nitrogen Enrichment Inhibit the Growth of the Golden Tide Blooming Macroalgae Sargassum horneri in the Yellow Sea, China”
by Hailong Wu, Xuebing Li, Yanhong Liu, Chuchu Wang, Chenkai Ji and Juntian Xu
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(11), 1692; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10111692
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/11/1692

9. “Distribution and Identification of Ulva aragoensis (Ulvaceae, Chlorophyta), a Constituent Species of Green Tides in the Southern Yellow Sea, Based on Molecular Data”
by Yichao Tong, Lihua Xia, Jinlin Liu, Shuang Zhao, Yuqing Sun, Tingjian Wu, Zhangyi Xia, Shuang Li, Jiaxing Cao and Jianheng Zhang
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(11), 1767; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10111767
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/11/1767

10. “Evidence of Genetic Segregation among Meagre (Argyrosomus regius) Atlantic Spawning Areas” by Rita Almeida, Catarina S. Mateus, Maria Judite Alves, João P. Marques, Joana Pereira, Nuno Prista, Henrique Cabral, Pedro R. Almeida and Bernardo R. Quintella
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(12), 1843; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10121843
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/12/1843

25 December 2023
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering | Top 30 Cited Papers in 2021–2022 from the Section “Physical Oceanography”

1. “Underwater Target Detection Algorithm Based on Improved YOLOv5”
by Fei Lei, Feifei Tang and Shuhan Li
J. Mar. Sci. Eng.202210(3), 310; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10030310
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/3/310

2. “An Overview of Underwater Vision Enhancement: From Traditional Methods to Recent Deep Learning”
by Kai Hu, Chenghang Weng, Yanwen Zhang, Junlan Jin and Qingfeng Xia
J. Mar. Sci. Eng.202210(2), 241; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10020241
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/2/241

3. “Improving Significant Wave Height Forecasts Using a Joint Empirical Mode Decomposition–Long Short-Term Memory Network”
by Shuyi Zhou, Brandon J. Bethel, Wenjin Sun, Yang Zhao, Wenhong Xie and Changming Dong
J. Mar. Sci. Eng.20219(7), 744; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9070744
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/7/744

4. “Spatial Variability and Trends of Marine Heat Waves in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea over 39 Years”
by Omneya Ibrahim, Bayoumy Mohamed and Hazem Nagy
J. Mar. Sci. Eng.20219(6), 643; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9060643
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/6/643

5. “Sea Surface Temperature Variability and Marine Heat Waves over the Aegean, Ionian, and Cretan Seas from 2008–2021”
by Yannis S. Androulidakis and Yannis N. Krestenitis
J. Mar. Sci. Eng.202210(1), 42; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10010042
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/1/42

6. “Daily Prediction of the Arctic Sea Ice Concentration Using Reanalysis Data Based on a Convolutional LSTM Network”
by Quanhong Liu, Ren Zhang, Yangjun Wang, Hengqian Yan and Mei Hong
J. Mar. Sci. Eng.20219(3), 330; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9030330
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/3/330

7. “Spatiotemporal Variability and Trends of Marine Heat Waves in the Red Sea over 38 Years”
by Bayoumy Mohamed, Hazem Nagy and Omneya Ibrahim
J. Mar. Sci. Eng.20219(8), 842; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9080842
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/8/842

8. “Complete Coverage Path Planning of an Unmanned Surface Vehicle Based on a Complete Coverage Neural Network Algorithm”
by Peng-Fei Xu, Yan-Xu Ding and Jia-Cheng Luo
J. Mar. Sci. Eng.20219(11), 1163; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9111163
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/11/1163

9. “Enhanced Weight-Optimized Recurrent Neural Networks Based on Sine Cosine Algorithm for Wave Height Prediction”
by Alawi Alqushaibi, Said Jadid Abdulkadir, Helmi Md Rais, Qasem Al-Tashi, Mohammed G. Ragab and Hitham Alhussian
J. Mar. Sci. Eng.20219(5), 524; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9050524
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/5/524

10. “Effects of Wave-Induced Sea Ice Break-Up and Mixing in a High-Resolution Coupled Ice-Ocean Model”
by Junde Li, Alexander V. Babanin, Qingxiang Liu, Joey J. Voermans, Petra Heil and Youmin Tang
J. Mar. Sci. Eng.20219(4), 365; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9040365
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/4/365

11. “Modeling Dynamic Processes of Mondego Estuary and Óbidos Lagoon Using Delft3D”
by Joana Mendes, Rui Ruela, Ana Picado, João Pedro Pinheiro, Américo Soares Ribeiro, Humberto Pereira and João Miguel Dias
J. Mar. Sci. Eng.20219(1), 91; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9010091
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/1/91

12. “Near-Inertial Waves Induced by Typhoon Megi (2010) in the South China Sea”
by Anzhou Cao, Zheng Guo, Yunhe Pan, Jinbao Song, Hailun He and Peiliang Li
J. Mar. Sci. Eng.20219(4), 440; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9040440
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/4/440

13. “Long-Term Trends of Sea Surface Wind in the Northern South China Sea under the Background of Climate Change”
by Bo Hong and Jie Zhang
J. Mar. Sci. Eng.20219(7), 752; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9070752
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/7/752

14. “Efficient Detection of Underwater Natural Gas Pipeline Leak Based on Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS) Systems”
by Nahid Nadimi, Reza Javidan and Kamran Layeghi
J. Mar. Sci. Eng.20219(11), 1273; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9111273
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/11/1273

15. “Acoustic Presence of Dolphins through Whistles Detection in Mediterranean Shallow Waters”
by Martina Gregorietti, Elena Papale, Maria Ceraulo, Clarissa de Vita, Daniela Silvia Pace, Giorgio Tranchida, Salvatore Mazzola and Giuseppa Buscaino
J. Mar. Sci. Eng.20219(1), 78; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9010078
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/1/78

16. “A Review of Computational Simulation Methods for a Ship Advancing in Broken Ice”
by Fang Li and Luofeng Huang
J. Mar. Sci. Eng.202210(2), 165; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10020165
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/2/165

17. “Simulating Destructive and Constructive Morphodynamic Processes in Steep Beaches”
by Katerina Kombiadou, Susana Costas and Dano Roelvink
J. Mar. Sci. Eng.20219(1), 86; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9010086
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/1/86

18. “Increasing Trends in Air and Sea Surface Temperature in the Central Adriatic Sea (Croatia)”
by Ognjen Bonacci, Duje Bonacci, Matko Patekar and Marco Pola
J. Mar. Sci. Eng.20219(4), 358; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9040358
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/4/358

19. “From the Reef to the Ocean: Revealing the Acoustic Range of the Biophony of a Coral Reef (Moorea Island, French Polynesia)”
by Xavier Raick, Lucia Di Iorio, Cédric Gervaise, Julie Lossent, David Lecchini and Éric Parmentier
J. Mar. Sci. Eng.20219(4), 420; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9040420
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/4/420

20. “Research on Hypergeometric-Gaussian Vortex Beam Propagating under Oceanic Turbulence by Theoretical Derivation and Numerical Simulation”
by Xinguang Wang, Le Wang and Shengmei Zhao
J. Mar. Sci. Eng.20219(4), 442; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9040442
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/4/442

21. “A Wind–Wave-Dependent Sea Spray Volume Flux Model Based on Field Experiments”
by Xingkun Xu, Joey J. Voermans, Hongyu Ma, Changlong Guan and Alexander V. Babanin
J. Mar. Sci. Eng.20219(11), 1168; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9111168
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/11/1168

22. “Numerical Investigation of Internal Solitary Wave Forces on Submarines in Continuously Stratified Fluids”
by Jingyuan Li, Qinghe Zhang and Tongqing Chen
J. Mar. Sci. Eng.20219(12), 1374; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9121374
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/12/1374

23. “Significant Wave Height Prediction in the South China Sea Based on the ConvLSTM Algorithm”
by Lei Han, Qiyan Ji, Xiaoyan Jia, Yu Liu, Guoqing Han and Xiayan Lin
J. Mar. Sci. Eng.202210(11), 1683; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10111683
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/11/1683

24. “The Effect of Mesoscale Eddy on the Characteristic of Sound Propagation”
by Jiaqi Liu, Shengchun Piao, Lijia Gong, Minghui Zhang, Yongchao Guo and Shizhao Zhang
J. Mar. Sci. Eng.20219(8), 787; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9080787
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/8/787

25. “Analysis of Underwater Acoustic Propagation under the Influence of Mesoscale Ocean Vortices”
by Sartaj Khan, Yang Song, Jian Huang and Shengchun Piao
J. Mar. Sci. Eng.20219(8), 799; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9080799
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/8/799

26. “Nonstationary Extreme Value Analysis of Nearshore Sea-State Parameters under the Effects of Climate Change: Application to the Greek Coastal Zone and Port Structures”
by Panagiota Galiatsatou, Christos Makris, Yannis Krestenitis and Panagiotis Prinos
J. Mar. Sci. Eng.20219(8), 817; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9080817
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/8/817

27. “YOLO-Submarine Cable: An Improved YOLO-V3 Network for Object Detection on Submarine Cable Images”
by Yue Li, Xueting Zhang and Zhangyi Shen
J. Mar. Sci. Eng.202210(8), 1143; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10081143
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/8/1143

28. “Approaching Sea-Level Rise (SLR) Change: Strengthening Local Responses to Sea-Level Rise and Coping with Climate Change in Northern Mozambique”
by Serafino Afonso Rui Mucova, Ulisses Miranda Azeiteiro, Walter Leal Filho, Carina Lurdes Lopes, João Miguel Dias and Mário Jorge Pereira
J. Mar. Sci. Eng.20219(2), 205; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9020205
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/2/205

29. “Detection and Analysis of the Causes of Intensive Harmful Algal Bloom in Kamchatka Based on Satellite Data”
by Valery Bondur, Viktor Zamshin, Olga Chvertkova, Ekaterina Matrosova and Vasilisa Khodaeva
J. Mar. Sci. Eng.20219(10), 1092; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9101092
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/10/1092

30. “Modelling Salt Intrusion and Estuarine Plumes under Climate Change Scenarios in Two Transitional Ecosystems from the NW Atlantic Coast”
by Humberto Pereira, Magda C. Sousa, Luís R. Vieira, Fernando Morgado and João M. Dias
J. Mar. Sci. Eng.202210(2), 262; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10020262
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/2/262

25 December 2023
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering | Top 30 Cited Papers in 2021–2022 from the Section “Ocean Engineering”

1. “Decarbonization in Shipping Industry: A Review of Research, Technology Development, and Innovation Proposals”
by George Mallouppas and Elias Ar. Yfantis
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(4), 415; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9040415
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/4/415

2. “An Optimal BP Neural Network Track Prediction Method Based on a GA–ACO Hybrid Algorithm”
by Yuanzhou Zheng, Long Qian and Xinyu Liu
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(10), 1399; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10101399
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/10/1399

3. “Formation Control and Obstacle Avoidance Algorithm of a Multi-USV System Based on Virtual Structure and Artificial Potential Field”
by Xun Yan, Dapeng Jiang, Runlong Miao and Yulong Li
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(2), 161; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9020161
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/2/161

4. “Path Planning of Coastal Ships Based on Optimized DQN Reward Function”
by Siyu Guo, Xiuguo Zhang, Yiquan Du, Yisong Zheng and Zhiying Cao
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(2), 210; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9020210
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/2/210

5. “AUV Trajectory Tracking Models and Control Strategies: A Review”
by Daoliang Li and Ling Du
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(9), 1020; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9091020
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/9/1020

6. “A Review of Recent Machine Learning Advances for Forecasting Harmful Algal Blooms and Shellfish Contamination”
by Rafaela C. Cruz, Pedro Reis Costa, Susana Vinga, Ludwig Krippahl and Marta B. Lopes
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(3), 283; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9030283
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/3/283

7. “Design and Implementation of 3-D Measurement Method for Container Handling Target”
by Chao Mi, Shifeng Huang, Yujie Zhang, Zhiwei Zhang and Octavian Postolache
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(12), 1961; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10121961
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/12/1961

8. “Development of a Fuel Consumption Prediction Model Based on Machine Learning Using Ship In-Service Data”
by Young-Rong Kim, Min Jung and Jun-Bum Park
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(2), 137; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9020137
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/2/137

9. “Bridge Crack Semantic Segmentation Based on Improved Deeplabv3+”
by Huixuan Fu, Dan Meng, Wenhui Li and Yuchao Wang
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(6), 671; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9060671
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/6/671

10. “Neural Network Approach for Predicting Ship Speed and Fuel Consumption”
by Lúcia Moreira, Roberto Vettor and Carlos Guedes Soares
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(2), 119; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9020119
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/2/119

11. “Ship Target Detection Algorithm Based on Improved YOLOv5”
by Junchi Zhou, Ping Jiang, Airu Zou, Xinglin Chen and Wenwu Hu
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(8), 908; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9080908
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/8/908

12. “Ship Trajectory Prediction Based on Bi-LSTM Using Spectral-Clustered AIS Data”
by Jinwan Park, Jungsik Jeong and Youngsoo Park
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(9), 1037; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9091037
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/9/1037

13. “Ship AIS Trajectory Clustering: An HDBSCAN-Based Approach”
by Lianhui Wang, Pengfei Chen, Linying Chen and Junmin Mou
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(6), 566; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9060566
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/6/566

14. “Hull Shape Design Optimization with Parameter Space and Model Reductions, and Self-Learning Mesh Morphing”
by Nicola Demo, Marco Tezzele, Andrea Mola and Gianluigi Rozza
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(2), 185; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9020185
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/2/185

15. “Application Research of Digital Twin-Driven Ship Intelligent Manufacturing System: Pipe Machining Production Line”
by Qingcai Wu, Yunsheng Mao, Jianxun Chen and Chong Wang
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(3), 338; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9030338
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/3/338

16. “Sea Surface Object Detection Algorithm Based on YOLO v4 Fused with Reverse Depthwise Separable Convolution (RDSC) for USV”
by Tao Liu, Bo Pang, Lei Zhang, Wei Yang and Xiaoqiang Sun
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(7), 753; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9070753
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/7/753

17. “A Comprehensive Review on Design, Monitoring, and Failure in Fixed Offshore Platforms”
by Nima Amiri, Mohammad Shaterabadi, Kazem Reza Kashyzadeh and Mahmoud Chizari
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(12), 1349; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9121349
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/12/1349

18. “Robust Adaptive Neural Cooperative Control for the USV-UAV Based on the LVS-LVA Guidance Principle”
by Jiqiang Li, Guoqing Zhang and Bo Li
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(1), 51; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10010051
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/1/51

19. “Anomaly Detection in Maritime AIS Tracks: A Review of Recent Approaches”
by Konrad Wolsing, Linus Roepert, Jan Bauer and Klaus Wehrle
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(1), 112; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10010112
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/1/112

20. “Multicriteria Ship Route Planning Method Based on Improved Particle Swarm Optimization–Genetic Algorithm”
by Wei Zhao, Yan Wang, Zhanshuo Zhang and Hongbo Wang
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(4), 357; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9040357
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/4/357

21. “Challenges for Zero-Emissions Ship”
by Carlos A. Reusser and Joel R. Pérez Osses
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(10), 1042; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9101042
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/10/1042

22. “Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion and Other Uses of Deep Sea Water: A Review”
by Jorge Herrera, Santiago Sierra and Asier Ibeas
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(4), 356; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9040356
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/4/356

23. “Distributed Consensus of USVs under Heterogeneous UAV-USV Multi-Agent Systems Cooperative Control Scheme”
by Kai Xue and Tingyi Wu
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(11), 1314; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9111314
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/11/1314

24. “Rolling Spherical Triboelectric Nanogenerators (RS-TENG) under Low-Frequency Ocean Wave Action”
by Yuzhou Wang, Ali Matin Nazar, Jiajun Wang, Kequan Xia, Delin Wang, Xiaosheng Ji and Pengcheng Jiao
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(1), 5; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10010005
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/1/5

25. “Review of Recent Offshore Wind Turbine Research and Optimization Methodologies in Their Design”
by Jieyan Chen and Moo-Hyun Kim
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(1), 28; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10010028
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/1/28

26. “An Improved Ship Trajectory Prediction Based on AIS Data Using MHA-BiGRU”
by Kexin Bao, Jinqiang Bi, Miao Gao, Yue Sun, Xuefeng Zhang and Wenjia Zhang
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(6), 804; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10060804
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/6/804

27. “A Manta Ray Robot with Soft Material Based Flapping Wing”
by Qimeng Liu, Hao Chen, Zhenhua Wang, Qu He, Linke Chen, Weikun Li, Ruipeng Li and Weicheng Cui
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(7), 962; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10070962
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/7/962

28. “Hydraulic Performance of Seawater Intake System Using CFD Modeling”
by Omid Aminoroayaie Yamini, Azin Movahedi, S. Hooman Mousavi, Mohammad Reza Kavianpour and Grigorios L. Kyriakopoulos
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(7), 988; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10070988
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/7/988

29. “Predicting Ship Trajectory Based on Neural Networks Using AIS Data”
by Tamara A. Volkova, Yulia E. Balykina and Alexander Bespalov
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(3), 254; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9030254
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/3/254

30. “A Reference Spectrum Model for Estimating Source Levels of Marine Shipping Based on Automated Identification System Data”
by Alexander MacGillivray and Christ de Jong
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(4), 369; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9040369
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/4/369

24 December 2023
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering | Top 10 Cited Papers in 2021–2022 from the Section “Marine Aquaculture”

We are pleased to invite you to read the highly cited papers published in 2021 and 2022 by the Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (JMSE, ISSN: 2077-1312) in the Section “Marine Aquaculture”. We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding individuals and teams whose work inspires fellow researchers and profoundly influences the field of marine aquaculture.

1. “Effect of Different Colored LED Lighting on the Growth and Pigment Content of Isochrysis zhanjiangensis under Laboratory Conditions”
by Bu Lv, Ziling Liu, Yu Chen, Shuaiqin Lan, Jing Mao, Zhifeng Gu, Aimin Wang, Feng Yu, Xing Zheng and Hebert Ely Vasquez
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(11), 1752; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10111752
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/11/1752 

2. “Review of the Status and Developments in Seaweed Farming Infrastructure”
by Robert Maxwell Tullberg, Huu Phu Nguyen and Chien Ming Wang
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(10), 1447; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10101447
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/10/1447

3. “Netting Damage Detection for Marine Aquaculture Facilities Based on Improved Mask R-CNN”
by Ziliang Zhang, Fukun Gui, Xiaoyu Qu and Dejun Feng
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(7), 996; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10070996
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/7/996

4. “Dietary Curcumin Supplementation Enhanced Ammonia Nitrogen Stress Tolerance in Greater Amberjack (Seriola dumerili): Growth, Serum Biochemistry and Expression of Stress-Related Genes”
by Jiawei Hong, Zhengyi Fu, Jing Hu, Shengjie Zhou, Gang Yu and Zhenhua Ma
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(11), 1796; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10111796
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/11/1796

5. “Reproductive Characteristics of the Flat Oyster Ostrea denselamellosa (Bivalvia, Ostreidae) Found on the Southern Coast of South Korea”
by Jeonghoon Han, Han-Jun Kim, Sung-Yong Oh and Young-Ung Choi
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(9), 1326; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10091326
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/9/1326

6. “Effects of Dietary Vegetable Oils Replacing Fish Oil on Fatty Acid Composition, Lipid Metabolism and Inflammatory Response in Adipose Tissue of Large Yellow Croaker (Larimichthys crocea)”
by Dan Xu, Xiaojun Xiang, Xueshan Li, Ning Xu, Wencong Zhang, Kangsen Mai and Qinghui Ai
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(11), 1760; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10111760
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/11/1760

7. “Comparative Transcriptomics of Gonads Reveals the Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Gonadal Development in Giant Freshwater Prawns (Macrobrachium rosenbergii)”
by Guang Yang, Zhendong Qin, Zhijie Lu, Rishen Liang, Lijuan Zhao, Gan Pan, Li Lin and Kai Zhang
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(6), 737; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10060737
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/6/737

8. “Taste Preferences and Orosensory Feed Testing Behavior in Barramundi Lates calcarifer (Latidae, Perciformes)”
by Alexander Kasumyan, Olga Isaeva and Le T. K. Oanh
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(9), 1213; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10091213
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/9/1213

9. “Daily Rhythmicity of Hepatic Rhythm, Lipid Metabolism and Immune Gene Expression of Mackerel Tuna (Euthynnus affinis) under Different Weather”
by Wenwen Wang, Jing Hu, Zhengyi Fu, Gang Yu and Zhenhua Ma
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(12), 2028; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10122028
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/12/2028

10. “Efficient Artificial Fertilization and Ovulated Egg Preservation in Kawakawa Euthynnus affinis
by Mitsuru Endoh, Ryuji Hazama, Keita Kaya, Yusuke Futamura, Sakurako Doi, Izumi Makinose, Dipak Pandey, Osamu Nishimiya, Miloš Havelka, Taiju Saito et al.
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(5), 599; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10050599
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/5/599

20 December 2023
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering | Top 30 Cited Papers in 2021–2022 from the Section “Marine Biology”

1. “Assessment of Water Quality and Phytoplankton Structure of Eight Alexandria Beaches, Southeastern Mediterranean Sea, Egypt”
by Ahmed E. Alprol, Mohamed Ashour, Abdallah Tageldein Mansour, Othman M. Alzahrani, Samy F. Mahmoud and Samiha M. Gharib
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(12), 1328https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9121328
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/12/1328

2. “The Dietary Effects of Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) Extract on Growth, Hematological Parameters, Immunity, Antioxidant Status, and Disease Resistance of Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio) against Aeromonas hydrophila
by Ghasem Rashidian, Khalid Shahin, Gehad E. Elshopakey, Heba H. Mahboub, Azin Fahim, Hiam Elabd, Marko D. Prokić and Caterina Faggio
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(3), 325; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10030325
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/3/325

3. “Effects of the Marine Biotoxins Okadaic Acid and Dinophysistoxins on Fish”
by Mauro Corriere, Lucía Soliño and Pedro Reis Costa
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(3), 293; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9030293
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/3/293

4. “Sustainable Large-Scale Aquaculture of the Northern Hemisphere Sea Lettuce, Ulva fenestrata, in an Off-Shore Seafarm”
by Sophie Steinhagen, Swantje Enge, Karin Larsson, Joakim Olsson, Göran M. Nylund, Eva Albers, Henrik Pavia, Ingrid Undeland and Gunilla B. Toth
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(6), 615; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9060615
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/6/615

5. “A Global Overview of Aquaculture Food Production with a Focus on the Activity’s Development in Transitional Systems—The Case Study of a South European Country (Portugal)”
by Carolina P. Rocha, Henrique N. Cabral, João C. Marques and Ana M. M. Gonçalves
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(3), 417; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10030417
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/3/417

6. “The Case of Lionfish (Pterois miles) in the Mediterranean Sea Demonstrates Limitations in EU Legislation to Address Marine Biological Invasions”
by Periklis Kleitou, Jason M. Hall-Spencer, Ioannis Savva, Demetris Kletou, Margarita Hadjistylli, Ernesto Azzurro, Stelios Katsanevakis, Charalampos Antoniou, Louis Hadjioannou, Niki Chartosia et al.
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(3), 325; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9030325
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/3/325

7. “Addressing Cetacean–Fishery Interactions to Inform a Deep-Sea Ecosystem-Based Management in the Gulf of Taranto (Northern Ionian Sea, Central Mediterranean Sea)”
by Pasquale Ricci, Elisabetta Manea, Giulia Cipriano, Daniela Cascione, Gianfranco D’Onghia, Maurizio Ingrosso, Carmelo Fanizza, Porzia Maiorano, Angelo Tursi and Roberto Carlucci
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(8), 872; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9080872
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/8/872

8. “Unprecedented Outbreak of Harmful Algae in Pacific Coastal Waters off Southeast Hokkaido, Japan, during Late Summer 2021 after Record-Breaking Marine Heatwaves”
by Hiroshi Kuroda, Tomonori Azumaya, Takashi Setou and Natsuki Hasegawa
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(12), 1335; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9121335
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/12/1335

9. “Preparation of Ciguatoxin Reference Materials from Canary Islands (Spain) and Madeira Archipelago (Portugal) Fish”
by David Castro, Pablo Estévez, José Manuel Leao-Martins, Robert W. Dickey, Natalia García-Álvarez, Fernando Real, Pedro Reis Costa and Ana Gago-Martínez
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(6), 835; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10060835
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/6/835

10. “Culture Growth of the Cyanobacterium Phormidium sp. in Various Salinity and Light Regimes and Their Influence on Its Phycocyanin and Other Pigments Content”
by George N. Hotos
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(8), 798; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9080798
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/8/798

11. “The Feasibility of Monoculture and Polyculture of Striped Catfish and Nile Tilapia in Different Proportions and Their Effects on Growth Performance, Productivity, and Financial Revenue”
by Abdallah Tageldein Mansour, Belal Wagih Allam, Tarek Mohamed Srour, Eglal Ali Omar, Abdel Aziz Mousa Nour and Hala Saber Khalil
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(6), 586; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9060586
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/6/586

12. “Walleye Pollock Gadus chalcogrammus, a Species with Continuous Range from the Norwegian Sea to Korea, Japan, and California: New Records from the Siberian Arctic”
by Alexei M. Orlov, Maxim O. Rybakov, Elena V. Vedishcheva, Alexander A. Volkov and Svetlana Yu. Orlova
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(10), 1141; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9101141
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/10/1141

13. “Significant Differences in Intestinal Microbial Communities in Aquatic Animals from an Aquaculture Area”
by Fulin Sun and Zhantang Xu
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(2), 104; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9020104
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/2/104

14. “The Biology of Mesopelagic Fishes and Their Catches (1950–2018) by Commercial and Experimental Fisheries”
by Daniel Pauly, Chiara Piroddi, Lincoln Hood, Nicolas Bailly, Elaine Chu, Vicky Lam, Evgeny A. Pakhomov, Leonid K. Pshenichnov, Vladimir I. Radchenko and Maria Lourdes D. Palomares
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(10), 1057; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9101057
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/10/1057

15. “The Application of UVC Used in Synergy with Surface Material to Prevent Marine Biofouling”
by Kailey N. Richard, Kelli Z. Hunsucker, Harrison Gardner, Kris Hickman and Geoffrey Swain
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(6), 662; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9060662
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/6/662

16. “A Comparison of Traditional and Locally Novel Fishing Gear for the Exploitation of the Invasive Atlantic Blue Crab in the Eastern Adriatic Sea”
by Luka Glamuzina, Alexis Conides, Giorgio Mancinelli and Branko Glamuzina
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(9), 1019; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9091019
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/9/1019

17. “Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) from Submarine Power Cables Can Trigger Strength-Dependent Behavioural and Physiological Responses in Edible Crab, Cancer pagurus (L.)”
by Kevin Scott, Petra Harsanyi, Blair A. A. Easton, Althea J. R. Piper, Corentine M. V. Rochas and Alastair R. Lyndon
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(7), 776; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9070776
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/7/776

18. “Vertebrate Palaeoecology of the Pisco Formation (Miocene, Peru): Glimpses into the Ancient Humboldt Current Ecosystem”
by Alberto Collareta, Olivier Lambert, Felix G. Marx, Christian de Muizon, Rafael Varas-Malca, Walter Landini, Giulia Bosio, Elisa Malinverno, Karen Gariboldi, Anna Gioncada et al.
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(11), 1188; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9111188
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/11/1188

19. “Proximate Chemical Composition of Dried Shrimp and Tilapia Waste Bioflocs Produced by Two Drying Methods”
by Tarq Binalshikh-Abubkr, Marlia M. Hanafiah and Simon Kumar Das
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(2), 193; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9020193
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/2/193

20. “Modeling the Habitat Distribution of Acanthopagrus schlegelii in the Coastal Waters of the Eastern Taiwan Strait Using MAXENT with Fishery and Remote Sensing Data”
by Sheng-Yuan Teng, Nan-Jay Su, Ming-An Lee, Kuo-Wei Lan, Yi Chang, Jinn-Shing Weng, Yi-Chen Wang, Riah Irawati Sihombing and Ali Haghi Vayghan
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(12), 1442; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9121442
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/12/1442

21. “Invasive Species Control: Predation on the Alien Crab Percnon gibbesi (H. Milne Edwards, 1853) (Malacostraca: Percnidae) by the Rock Goby, Gobius paganellus Linnaeus, 1758 (Actinopterygii: Gobiidae)”
by Francesco Tiralongo, Giuseppina Messina and Bianca Maria Lombardo
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(4), 393; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9040393
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/4/393

22. “Plankton Detection with Adversarial Learning and a Densely Connected Deep Learning Model for Class Imbalanced Distribution”
by Yan Li, Jiahong Guo, Xiaomin Guo, Zhiqiang Hu and Yu Tian
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(6), 636; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9060636
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/6/636

23. “Environmental Impact on Harmful Species Pseudo-nitzschia spp. and Phaeocystis globosa Phenology and Niche”
by Stéphane Karasiewicz and Alain Lefebvre
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(2), 174; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10020174
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/2/174

24. “Applying Artificial Intelligence Methods to Detect and Classify Fish Calls from the Northern Gulf of Mexico”
by Emily E. Waddell, Jeppe H. Rasmussen and Ana Širović
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(10), 1128; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9101128
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/10/1128

25. “Antibiofilm Activity of Antarctic Sponge-Associated Bacteria against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus
by Carmen Rizzo, Vincenzo Zammuto, Angelina Lo Giudice, Maria Giovanna Rizzo, Antonio Spanò, Pasqualina Laganà, Miguel Martinez, Salvatore Guglielmino and Concetta Gugliandolo
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(3), 243; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9030243
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/3/243

26. “Tracking Marine Alien Macroalgae in the Mediterranean Sea: The Contribution of Citizen Science and Remote Sensing”
by Anna Maria Mannino, Flavio Borfecchia and Carla Micheli
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(3), 288; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9030288
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/3/288

27. “Stock Assessment and Rebuilding of Two Major Shrimp Fisheries (Penaeus monodon and Metapenaeus monoceros) from the Industrial Fishing Zone of Bangladesh”
by Mohammed Shahidul Alam, Qun Liu, Petra Schneider, Mohammad Mojibul Hoque Mozumder, Mohammad Muslem Uddin, Md. Mostafa Monwar, Md. Enamul Hoque and Suman Barua
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(2), 201; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10020201
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/2/201

28. “The Effect of Various Salinities and Light Intensities on the Growth Performance of Five Locally Isolated Microalgae [Amphidinium carterae, Nephroselmis sp., Tetraselmis sp. (var. red pappas), Asteromonas gracilis and Dunaliella sp.] in Laboratory Batch Cultures”
by George N. Hotos and Despoina Avramidou
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(11), 1275; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9111275
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/11/1275

29. “Microalgae-Based PUFAs for Food and Feed: Current Applications, Future Possibilities, and Constraints”
by Anna Santin, Sergio Balzano, Monia Teresa Russo, Fortunato Palma Esposito, Maria Immacolata Ferrante, Martina Blasio, Elena Cavalletti and Angela Sardo
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(7), 844; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10070844
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/7/844

30. “Relationship between the Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Squid-Jigging Vessels Operations and Marine Environment in the North Pacific Ocean”
by Yingjie Fei, Shenglong Yang, Wei Fan, Huimin Shi, Han Zhang and Sanling Yuan
J. Mar. Sci. Eng202110(4), 550; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10040550
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/4/550

20 December 2023
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering | Top 15 Cited Papers in 2021–2022 from the Section “Marine Energy”

1. “A Review of Maximum Power Point Tracking Algorithms for Wind Energy Conversion Systems”
by Jayshree Pande, Paresh Nasikkar, Ketan Kotecha and Vijayakumar Varadarajan
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(11), 1187https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9111187
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/11/1187

2. “A Review of Point Absorber Wave Energy Converters”
by Bingyong Guo, Tianyao Wang, Siya Jin, Shunli Duan, Kunde Yang and Yaming Zhao
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(10), 1534; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10101534
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/10/1534

3. “Technological Potential Analysis and Vacant Technology Forecasting in Properties and Composition of Low-Sulfur Marine Fuel Oil (VLSFO and ULSFO) Bunkered in Key World Ports”
by Mikhail A. Ershov, Vsevolod D. Savelenko, Alisa E. Makhmudova, Ekaterina S. Rekhletskaya, Ulyana A. Makhova, Vladimir M. Kapustin, Daria Y. Mukhina and Tamer M. M. Abdellatief
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(12), 1828; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10121828
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/12/1828

4. “Recent Progress on Wave Energy Marine Buoys”
by Ruijiang Xu, Hao Wang, Ziyue Xi, Weichen Wang and Minyi Xu
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(5), 566; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10050566
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/5/566

5. “Site Selection of Offshore Solar Farm Deployment in the Aegean Sea, Greece”
by Dimitra G. Vagiona, George Tzekakis, Eva Loukogeorgaki and Nikolaos Karanikolas
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(2), 224; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10020224
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/2/224

6. “Enabling Underwater Wireless Power Transfer towards Sixth Generation (6G) Wireless Networks: Opportunities, Recent Advances, and Technical Challenges”
by Syed Agha Hassnain Mohsan, Muhammad Asghar Khan, Alireza Mazinani, Mohammed H. Alsharif and Ho-Shin Cho
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(9), 1282; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10091282
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/9/1282

7. “Reduction of Sulphur in Marine Residual Fuels by Deasphalting to Produce VLSFO”
by Radel Sultanbekov, Kirill Denisov, Aleksei Zhurkevich and Shamil Islamov
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(11), 1765; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10111765
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/11/1765

8. “Failure Rate Assessment for Onshore and Floating Offshore Wind Turbines”
by He Li, Weiwen Peng, Cheng-Geng Huang and C. Guedes Soares
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(12), 1965; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10121965
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/12/1965

9. “Pore-Scale Investigation of the Electrical Property and Saturation Exponent of Archie’s Law in Hydrate-Bearing Sediments”
by Jinhuan Zhao, Changling Liu, Chengfeng Li, Yongchao Zhang, Qingtao Bu, Nengyou Wu, Yang Liu and Qiang Chen
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(1), 111; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10010111
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/1/111

10. “Application of the UNIFAC Model for the Low-Sulfur Residue Marine Fuel Asphaltenes Solubility Calculation”
by Vladimir G. Povarov, Ignaty Efimov, Ksenia I. Smyshlyaeva and Viacheslav A. Rudko
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(8), 1017; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10081017
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/8/1017

11. “Capabilities of an Acoustic Camera to Inform Fish Collision Risk with Current Energy Converter Turbines”
by Garrett J. Staines, Robert P. Mueller, Andrew C. Seitz, Mark D. Evans, Patrick W. O’Byrne and Martin Wosnik
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(4), 483; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10040483
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/4/483

12. “Harnessing of Different WECs to Harvest Wave Energy along the Galician Coast (NW Spain)”
by Beatriz Arguilé-Pérez, Américo Soares Ribeiro, Xurxo Costoya, Maite deCastro, Pablo Carracedo, João Miguel Dias, Liliana Rusu and Moncho Gómez-Gesteira
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(6), 719; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10060719
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/6/719

13. “Bearing Characteristics of Helical Pile Foundations for Offshore Wind Turbines in Sandy Soil”
by Yifeng Lin, Jiandong Xiao, Conghuan Le, Puyang Zhang, Qingshan Chen and Hongyan Ding
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(7), 889; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10070889
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/7/889

14. “A Review of Natural Gas Hydrate Formation with Amino Acids”
by Bo Li, You-Yun Lu and Yuan-Le Li
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(8), 1134; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10081134
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/8/1134

15. “A Solution to Sand Production from Natural Gas Hydrate Deposits with Radial Wells: Combined Gravel Packing and Sand Screen”
by Kailey N. Richard, Kelli Z. Hunsucker, Harrison Gardner, Kris Hickman and Geoffrey Swain
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(1), 71; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10010071
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/1/71

19 December 2023
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering | Top 30 Cited Papers in 2021–2022 from the Section “Geological Oceanography”

We are pleased to invite you to read the highly cited papers published in 2021–2022 by the Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (JMSE, ISSN: 2077-1312) in the Section “Geological Oceanography”. We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding individuals and teams whose work inspires fellow researchers and profoundly influences the field of marine science.

1. “Depositional Sedimentary Facies, Stratigraphic Control, Paleoecological Constraints, and Paleogeographic Reconstruction of Late Permian Chhidru Formation (Western Salt Range, Pakistan)”
by Syed Kamran Ali, Hammad Tariq Janjuhah, Syed Muzyan Shahzad, George Kontakiotis, Muhammad Hussain Saleem, Usman Khan, Stergios D. Zarkogiannis, Panayota Makri and Assimina Antonarakou
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(12), 1372; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9121372
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/12/1372

2. “Recent Technological and Methodological Advances for the Investigation of Submarine Landslides”
by Zhigang Shan, Hao Wu, Weida Ni, Miaojun Sun, Kuanjun Wang, Liuyuan Zhao, Yihuai Lou, An Liu, Wei Xie, Xing Zheng et al.
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(11), 1728; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10111728
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/11/1728

3. “The Tsunami Caused by the 30 October 2020 Samos (Aegean Sea) Mw7.0 Earthquake: Hydrodynamic Features, Source Properties and Impact Assessment from Post-Event Field Survey and Video Records”
by Ioanna Triantafyllou, Marilia Gogou, Spyridon Mavroulis, Efthymios Lekkas, Gerassimos A. Papadopoulos and Manolis Thravalos
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(1), 68; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9010068
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/1/68

4. “Natural Processes and Anthropogenic Activity in the Indus River Sedimentary Environment in Pakistan: A Critical Review”
by Usman Khan, Hammad Tariq Janjuhah, George Kontakiotis, Adnanul Rehman and Stergios D. Zarkogiannis
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(10), 1109; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9101109
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/10/1109

5. “Strategic Sustainability of Offshore Arctic Oil and Gas Projects: Definition, Principles, and Conceptual Framework”
by Diana Dmitrieva, Alina Cherepovitsyna, Gennady Stroykov and Victoria Solovyova
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(1), 23; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10010023
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/1/23

6. “Sedimentology and Diagenesis of the Early–Middle Eocene Carbonate Deposits of the Ceno-Tethys Ocean”
by Ahmer Bilal, Renchao Yang, Muhammad Saleem Mughal, Hammad Tariq Janjuhah, Muhammad Zaheer and George Kontakiotis
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(11), 1794; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10111794
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/11/1794

7. “Relative Sea Level Changes and Morphotectonic Implications Triggered by the Samos Earthquake of 30th October 2020”
by Evelpidou, Niki, Anna Karkani and Isidoros Kampolis
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(1), 40; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9010040
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/1/40

8. “Prediction of Water Saturation from Well Log Data by Machine Learning Algorithms: Boosting and Super Learner”
by Fahimeh Hadavimoghaddam, Mehdi Ostadhassan, Mohammad Ali Sadri, Tatiana Bondarenko, Igor Chebyshev and Amir Semnani
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(6), 666; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9060666
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/6/666

9. “Ecological Constraints of Plankton Bio-Indicators for Water Column Stratification and Productivity: A Case Study of the Holocene North Aegean Sedimentary Record”
by Christina Giamali, George Kontakiotis, Assimina Antonarakou and Efterpi Koskeridou
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(11), 1249; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9111249
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/11/1249

10. “Integrated Porosity Classification and Quantification Scheme for Enhanced Carbonate Reservoir Quality: Implications from the Miocene Malaysian Carbonates”
by Hammad Tariq Janjuhah, George Kontakiotis, Abdul Wahid, Dost Muhammad Khan, Stergios D. Zarkogiannis and Assimina Antonarakou
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(12), 1410; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9121410
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/12/1410

11. “Geochronology and Geochemical Properties of Mid-Pleistocene Sediments on the Caiwei Guyot in the Northwest Pacific Imply a Surface-to-Deep Linkage”
by Liang Yi, Haifeng Wang, Xiguang Deng, Haifan Yuan, Dong Xu and Huiqiang Yao
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(3), 253; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9030253
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/3/253

12. “The Future of Russian Arctic Oil and Gas Projects: Problems of Assessing the Prospects”
by Amina Chanysheva and Alina Ilinova
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(5), 528; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9050528
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/5/528

13. “Iron-Coupled Anaerobic Oxidation of Methane in Marine Sediments: A Review”
by Hailin Yang, Shan Yu and Hailong Lu
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(8), 875; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9080875
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/8/875

14. “Normalized Stress–Strain Behavior of Deep-Sea Soft Soils in the Northern South China Sea”
by Ying Yang, Hailei Kou, Zhenghui Li, Yonggang Jia and Chaoqi Zhu
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(8), 1142; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10081142
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/8/1142

15. “Morpho-Structural Setting of the Ligurian Sea: The Role of Structural Heritage and Neotectonic Inversion”
by Danilo Morelli, Michele Locatelli, Nicola Corradi, Paola Cianfarra, Laura Crispini, Laura Federico and Sébastien Migeon
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(9), 1176; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10091176
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/9/1176

16. “Latitudinal Differentiation among Modern Planktonic Foraminiferal Populations of Central Mediterranean: Species–Specific Distribution Patterns and Size Variability”
by George Kontakiotis, Eirini Efstathiou, Stergios D. Zarkogiannis, Evangelia Besiou and Assimina Antonarakou
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(5), 551; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9050551
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/5/551

17. “Analysis of Seismic Damage Zones: A Case Study of the Ordovician Formation in the Shunbei 5 Fault Zone, Tarim Basin, China”
by Zhan Zhao, Jingtao Liu, Wenlong Ding, Ruiqiang Yang and Gang Zhao
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(6), 630; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9060630
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/6/630

18. “Effects of Clay Mineral Composition on the Dynamic Properties and Fabric of Artificial Marine Clay”
by Yi Shan, Xing Wang, Jie Cui, Haihong Mo and Yadong Li
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(11), 1216; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9111216
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/11/1216

19. “Late Quaternary Marine Terraces and Tectonic Uplift Rates of the Broader Neapolis Area (SE Peloponnese, Greece)”
by Efthimios Karymbalis, Konstantinos Tsanakas, Ioannis Tsodoulos, Kalliopi Gaki-Papanastassiou, Dimitrios Papanastassiou, Dimitrios-Vasileios Batzakis and Konstantinos Stamoulis
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(1), 99; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10010099
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/1/99

20. “Mechanisms for Overpressure Development in Marine Sediments”
by Chong Li, Linsen Zhan and Hailong Lu
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(4), 490; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10040490
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/4/490

21. “Sedimentary and Diagenetic Controls across the Cretaceous—Paleogene Transition: New Paleoenvironmental Insights of the External Ionian Zone from the Pelagic Carbonates of the Gardiki Section (Epirus, Western Greece)”
by Leonidas Moforis, George Kontakiotis, Hammad Tariq Janjuhah, Alexandra Zambetakis-Lekkas, Dimitrios Galanakis, Panagiotis Paschos, Christos Kanellopoulos, Sotirios Sboras, Evangelia Besiou, Vasileios Karakitsios et al.
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(12), 1948; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10121948
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/12/1948

22. “New Seismoacoustic Data on Shallow Gas in Holocene Marine Shelf Sediments, Offshore from the Cilento Promontory (Southern Tyrrhenian Sea, Italy)”
by Gemma Aiello and Mauro Caccavale
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(12), 1992; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10121992
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/12/1992

23. “Sediment Characteristics and Intertidal Beach Slopes along the Jiangsu Coast, China”
by Yu Kuai, Jianfeng Tao, Zaiyang Zhou, Stefan Aarninkhof and Zheng Bing Wang
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(3), 347; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9030347
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/3/347

24. “Investigation of Adequate Calibration Methods for X-ray Fluorescence Core Scanning Element Count Data: A Case Study of a Marine Sediment Piston Core from the Gulf of Alaska”
by Md Nurunnabi Mondal, Keiji Horikawa, Osamu Seki, Katsuya Nejigaki, Hideki Minami, Masafumi Murayama and Yusuke Okazaki
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(5), 540; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9050540
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/5/540

25. “Fish Teeth Sr Isotope Stratigraphy and Nd Isotope Variations: New Insights on REY Enrichments in Deep-Sea Sediments in the Pacific”
by Fenlian Wang, Gaowen He, Xiguang Deng, Yong Yang and Jiangbo Ren
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(12), 1379; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9121379
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/12/1379

26. “Organic Matter Burial in Deep-Sea Fans: A Depositional Process-Based Perspective”
by Arif Hussain and Khalid Al-Ramadan
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(5), 682; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10050682
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/5/682

27. “Organic Geochemical Signatures of the Upper Miocene (Tortonian—Messinian) Sedimentary Succession Onshore Crete Island, Greece: Implications for Hydrocarbon Prospectivity”
by Angelos G. Maravelis, George Kontakiotis, Spyridon Bellas, Assimina Antonarakou, Chrysanthos Botziolis, Hammad Tariq Janjuhah, Panayota Makri, Pierre Moissette, Jean-Jacques Cornée, Nikolaos Pasadakis et al.
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(9), 1323; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10091323
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/9/1323

28. “Characterizing Gas Hydrate–Bearing Marine Sediments Using Elastic Properties—Part 1: Rock Physical Modeling and Inversion from Well Logs”
by Zhiqi Guo, Xiaoyu Lv, Cai Liu, Haifeng Chen and Zhiguang Cai
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(10), 1379; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10101379
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/10/1379

29. “Deep Structure, Tectonics and Petroleum Potential of the Western Sector of the Russian Arctic”
by Alexey S. Egorov, Oleg M. Prischepa, Yury V. Nefedov, Vladimir A. Kontorovich and Ilya Y. Vinokurov
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(3), 258; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9030258
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/3/258

30. “Stability Characteristics of Horizontal Wells in the Exploitation of Hydrate-Bearing Clayey-Silt Sediments”
by Xiaofeng Sun, Qiaobo Hu, Yanlong Li, Mingtao Chen and Yajuan Zhang
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(12), 1935; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10121935
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/12/1935

19 December 2023
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering | Top 30 Cited Papers in 2021–2022 from the “Marine Environmental Science” Section

1. “Uncertainties in Liner Shipping and Ship Schedule Recovery: A State-of-the-Art Review”
by Zeinab Elmi, Prashant Singh, Vamshi Krishna Meriga, Krzysztof Goniewicz, Marta Borowska-Stefańska, Szymon Wiśniewski and Maxim A. Dulebenets
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(5), 563; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10050563
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/5/563

2. “Environmental Impacts and Challenges Associated with Oil Spills on Shorelines”
by Zunaira Asif, Zhi Chen, Chunjiang An and Jinxin Dong
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(6), 762; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10060762
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/6/762

3. “Towards Risk Assessments of Microplastics in Bivalve Mollusks Globally”
by Jinfeng Ding, Yunmei Sun, Changfei He, Jingxi Li and Fengmin Li
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(2), 288; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10020288
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/2/288

4. “Occurrence of Microplastics in the Gastrointestinal Tract and Gills of Fish from Guangdong, South China”
by Zhengkun Pan, Chaonan Zhang, Shaodan Wang, Di Sun, Aiguo Zhou, Shaolin Xie, Guohuan Xu and Jixing Zou
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(9), 981; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9090981
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/9/981

5. “Management and Sustainable Exploitation of Marine Environments through Smart Monitoring and Automation”
by Francesca Glaviano, Roberta Esposito, Anna Di Cosmo, Francesco Esposito, Luca Gerevini, Andrea Ria, Mario Molinara, Paolo Bruschi, Maria Costantini and Valerio Zupo
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(2), 297; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10020297
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/2/297

6. “Occurrence and Seasonal Variation of Microplastics in the Effluent from Wastewater Treatment Plants in Qingdao, China”
by Fenghua Jiang, Menghui Wang, Jinfeng Ding, Wei Cao and Chengjun Sun
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(1), 58; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10010058
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/1/58

7. “Main Threats in Mediterranean Coastal Wetlands. The Ebro Delta Case”
by Inmaculada Rodríguez-Santalla and Nuria Navarro
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(11), 1190; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9111190
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/11/1190

8. “Depth Profiles of Microplastics in Sediment Cores from Two Mangrove Forests in Northern Vietnam”
by Luu Viet Dung, Truong Huu Duc, Le Thi Khanh Linh, Trinh Thi Dieu Ly, Hoang Anh Duong and Nguyen Thi My Hao
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(12), 1381; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9121381
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/12/1381

9. “Effects of Land Use/Land Cover Changes on Carbon Storage in North African Coastal Wetlands”
by Rajaa Aitali, Maria Snoussi, Alexander S. Kolker, Bouchra Oujidi and Nadia Mhammdi
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(3), 364; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10030364
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/3/364

10. “The Occurrence of Microplastics in Sediment Cores from Two Mangrove Areas in Southern Thailand”
by Siriporn Pradit, Prakrit Noppradit, Pei-Sun Loh, Thongchai Nitiratsuwan, Thi Phuong Quynh Le, Chantha Oeurng, Che Abd Rahim Mohamed, Choon Weng Lee, Xixi Lu, Gusti Z. Anshari et al.
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(3), 418; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10030418
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/3/418

11. “Behavioral Pattern of Risso’s Dolphin (Grampus griseus) in the Gulf of Taranto (Northern Ionian Sea, Central-Eastern Mediterranean Sea)”
by Giulia Cipriano, Roberto Carlucci, Stefano Bellomo, Francesca Cornelia Santacesaria, Carmelo Fanizza, Pasquale Ricci and Rosalia Maglietta
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(2), 175; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10020175
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/2/175

12. “First Concurrent Measurement of Primary Production in the Yellow Sea, the South Sea of Korea, and the East/Japan Sea, 2018”
by Hyo-Keun Jang, Seok-Hyun Youn, Huitae Joo, Yejin Kim, Jae-Joong Kang, Dabin Lee, Naeun Jo, Kwanwoo Kim, Myung-Joon Kim, Soohyun Kim et al.
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(11), 1237; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9111237
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/11/1237

13. “Climate Change Impacts on Coastal and Offshore Petroleum Infrastructure and the Associated Oil Spill Risk: A Review”
by Jinxin Dong, Zunaira Asif, Yarong Shi, Yinying Zhu and Zhi Chen
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(7), 849; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10070849
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/7/849

14. “Alternative Power Options for Improvement of the Environmental Friendliness of Fishing Trawlers”
by Marija Koričan, Maja Perčić, Nikola Vladimir, Neven Alujević and Ailong Fan
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(12), 1882; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10121882
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/12/1882

15. “Evaluating eDNA for Use within Marine Environmental Impact Assessments”
by Shawn Hinz, Jennifer Coston-Guarini, Michael Marnane and Jean-Marc Guarini
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(3), 375; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10030375
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/3/375

16. “The Formulation, Development and Application of Oil Dispersants”
by Majid D. Farahani and Ying Zheng
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(3), 425; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10030425
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/3/425

17. “Chlamydomonas Responses to Salinity Stress and Possible Biotechnological Exploitation”
by Emma Bazzani, Chiara Lauritano, Olga Mangoni, Francesco Bolinesi and Maria Saggiomo
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(11), 1242; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9111242
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/11/1242

18. “The Sub-Ice Algal Communities of the Barents Sea Pack Ice: Temporal and Spatial Distribution of Biomass and Species”
by Else Nøst Hegseth and Cecilie von Quillfeldt
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(2), 164; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10020164
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/2/164

19. “Lagrangian Modeling of Marine Microplastics Fate and Transport: The State of the Science”
by Mostafa Bigdeli, Abdolmajid Mohammadian, Abolghasem Pilechi and Mercedeh Taheri
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(4), 481; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10040481
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/4/481

20. “Ocean Acidification and Direct Interactions Affect Coral, Macroalga, and Sponge Growth in the Florida Keys”
by Heather N. Page, Clay Hewett, Hayden Tompkins and Emily R. Hall
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(7), 739; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9070739
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/7/739

21. “The Arid Coastal Wetlands of Northern Chile: Towards an Integrated Management of Highly Threatened Systems”
by Nuria Navarro, Manuel Abad, Estefanía Bonnail and Tatiana Izquierdo
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(9), 948; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9090948
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/9/948

22. “Definition of an Artificial Reef Unit through Hydrodynamic and Structural (CFD and FEM) Models—Application to the Ares-Betanzos Estuary”
by María Isabel Lamas Galdo, María Jesús Rodríguez Guerreiro, Javier Lamas Vigo, Ismael Ameneiros Rodriguez, Ricardo Veira Lorenzo, Juan Carlos Carral Couce and Luis Carral Couce
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(2), 230; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10020230
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/2/230

23. “Review of Hollow Fiber (HF) Membrane Filtration Technology for the Treatment of Oily Wastewater: Applications and Challenges”
by Mahsa Keyvan Hosseini, Lei Liu, Parisa Keyvan Hosseini, Anisha Bhattacharyya, Kenneth Lee, Jiahe Miao and Bing Chen
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(9), 1313; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10091313
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/9/1313

24. “Distribution and Bioaccumulation of Essential and Toxic Metals in Tissues of Thaila (Catla catla) from a Natural Lake, Pakistan and Its Possible Health Impact on Consumers”
by Muhammad Saleem, Javed Iqbal, Zongbo Shi, Scott H. Garrett and Munir H. Shah
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(7), 933; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10070933
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/7/933

25. “Use of Sediqualsoft® to Determine the Toxicity of Cigarette Butts to Marine Species: A Weather Simulation Test”
by Manuela Piccardo, Francesca Provenza, Serena Anselmi, Andrea Broccoli, Antonio Terlizzi and Monia Renzi
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(7), 734; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9070734
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/7/734

26. “Seasonal Compositions of Size-Fractionated Surface Phytoplankton Communities in the Yellow Sea”
by Yejin Kim, Seok-Hyun Youn, Hyun-Ju Oh, Huitae Joo, Hyo-Keun Jang, Jae-Joong Kang, Dabin Lee, Naeun Jo, Kwanwoo Kim, Sanghoon Park et al.
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(8), 1087; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10081087
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/8/1087

27. “Zonal Distribution Characteristics of Microplastics in the Southern Indian Ocean and the Influence of Ocean Current”
by Jingxi Li, Fenglei Gao, Di Zhang, Wei Cao and Chang Zhao
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(2), 290; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10020290
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/2/290

28. “Trends in Vessel Atmospheric Emissions in the Central Mediterranean over the Last 10 Years and during the COVID-19 Outbreak”
by Martin Saliba, Francelle Azzopardi, Rebecca Muscat, Marvic Grima, Alexander Smyth, Jukka-Pekka Jalkanen, Lasse Johansson, Alan Deidun, Adam Gauci, Charles Galdies et al.
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(7), 762; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9070762
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/7/762

29. “Artificial Seaweed Reefs That Support the Establishment of Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Beds and Facilitate Ocean Macroalgal Afforestation: A Review”
by Somi Jung, Than Van Chau, Minju Kim and Won-Bae Na
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(9), 1184; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10091184
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/9/1184

30. “Long-Term Petroleum Hydrocarbons Pollution after a Coastal Oil Spill”
by Weijun Guo, Xinggang Wang, Sihong Liu, Xiangpeng Kong, Pengcheng Wang and Tiaojian Xu
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(10), 1380; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10101380
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/10/1380

19 December 2023
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering | Top 10 Cited Papers in 2021–2022 from the “Marine Hazards” Section

1. “Future Changes in Built Environment Risk to Coastal Flooding, Permanent Inundation and Coastal Erosion Hazards”
by Scott A. Stephens, Ryan Paulik, Glen Reeve, Sanjay Wadhwa, Ben Popovich, Tom Shand and Rebecca Haughey
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(9), 1011; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9091011
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/9/1011

2. “The Impact of Marine Engine Component Failures upon an Explosion in the Starting Air Manifold”
by Leszek Chybowski, Daniel Wiaterek and Andrzej Jakubowski
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(12), 1850; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10121850
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/12/1850

3. “Numerical Study on Spatio-Temporal Distribution of Cold Front-Induced Waves along the Southeastern Coast of China”
by Pinyan Xu, Yunfei Du, Qiao Zheng, Zhumei Che and Jicai Zhang
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(12), 1452; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9121452
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/12/1452

4. “A Review of Disturbances to the Ecosystems of the Mexican Caribbean, Their Causes and Consequences”
by Izchel Gómez, Rodolfo Silva, Debora Lithgow, Janner Rodríguez, Anastazia Teresa Banaszak and Brigitta van Tussenbroek
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(5), 644; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10050644
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/5/644

5. “Tsunami Vulnerability Evaluation for a Small Ancient Village on Eastern Sicily Coast”
by Carlo Lo Re, Giorgio Manno, Mirko Basile, Marco Filippo Ferrotto, Liborio Cavaleri and Giuseppe Ciraolo
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(2), 268; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10020268
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/2/268

6. “Assessment of the Vulnerability of the Lucana Coastal Zones (South Italy) to Natural Hazards”
by Corinne Corbau, Michele Greco, Giovanni Martino, Elisabetta Olivo and Umberto Simeoni
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(7), 888; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10070888
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/7/888

7. “Storm Surge Forecast Using an Encoder–Decoder Recurrent Neural Network Model”
by Zhangping Wei and Hai Cong Nguyen
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(12), 1980; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10121980
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/12/1980

8. “Modern Techniques for Flood Susceptibility Estimation across the Deltaic Region (Danube Delta) from the Black Sea’s Romanian Sector”
by Anca Crăciun, Romulus Costache, Alina Bărbulescu, Subodh Chandra Pal, Iulia Costache and Cristian Ștefan Dumitriu
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(8), 1149; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10081149
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/8/1149

9. “Assessment of Chemical Risks Associated with Hydrometeorological Phenomena in a Mexican Port on the Gulf of Mexico”
by Guadalupe Isabel Lara Carvajal, Rodolfo Sosa Echeverría, Víctor Magaña, Georgina Fernández Villagómez and Jonathan D. W. Kahl
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(10), 1518; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10101518
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/10/1518

10. “Similarity Calculation of Sudden Natural Disaster Cases with Fused Case Hierarchy—Taking Storm Surge Disasters as Examples”
by Cheng Cheng, Qingtian Zeng, Hua Zhao and Shansong Wang
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(9), 1218; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10091218
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/9/1218

18 December 2023
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering | Top 30 Cited Papers in 2021–2022 from the “Coastal Engineering” Section

1. “Coupled SPH–FEM Modeling of Tsunami-Borne Large Debris Flow and Impact on Coastal Structures”
by Anis Hasanpour, Denis Istrati and Ian Buckle
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(10), 1068https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9101068
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/10/1068

2. “Research of the Influence of Marine Residual Fuel Composition on Sedimentation Due to Incompatibility”
by Radel Sultanbekov, Shamil Islamov, Dmitry Mardashov, Ilia Beloglazov and Tor Hemmingsen
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(10), 1067; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9101067
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/10/1067

3. “Assessment of Extreme Wave Impact on Coastal Decks with Different Geometries via the Arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian Method”
by Tao Xiang and Denis Istrati
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(12), 1342; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9121342
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/12/1342

4. “Discretization-Strategy-Based Solution for Berth Allocation and Quay Crane Assignment Problem”
by Min Tang, Bin Ji, Xiaoping Fang and Samson S. Yu
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(4), 495; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10040495
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/4/495

5. “Application of the Machine Learning LightGBM Model to the Prediction of the Water Levels of the Lower Columbia River”
by Min Gan, Shunqi Pan, Yongping Chen, Chen Cheng, Haidong Pan and Xian Zhu
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2021, 9(5), 496; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9050496
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/5/496

6. “Long-Term Shoreline Evolution Using DSAS Technique: A Case Study of Quang Nam Province, Vietnam”
by Dinh Nhat Quang, Vu Huong Ngan, Ho Sy Tam, Nguyen Trung Viet, Nguyen Xuan Tinh and Hitoshi Tanaka
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(10), 1124; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9101124
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/10/1124

7. “Dynamical Downscaling of ERA5 Data on the North-Western Mediterranean Sea: From Atmosphere to High-Resolution Coastal Wave Climate”
by Valentina Vannucchi, Stefano Taddei, Valerio Capecchi, Michele Bendoni and Carlo Brandini
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(2), 208; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9020208
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/2/208

8. “Wave Dissipation and Sediment Transport Patterns during Shoreface Nourishment towards Equilibrium”
by Yuan Li, Chi Zhang, Yu Cai, Mingxiao Xie, Hongshuai Qi and Yigang Wang
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(5), 535; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9050535
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/5/535

9. “Prediction of Significant Wave Height in Offshore China Based on the Machine Learning Method”
by Zhijie Feng, Po Hu, Shuiqing Li and Dongxue Mo
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(6), 836; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10060836
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/6/836

10. “Investigating Spatial Distribution of Green-Tide in the Yellow Sea in 2021 Using Combined Optical and SAR Images”
by Yufei Ma, Kapo Wong, Jin Yeu Tsou and Yuanzhi Zhang
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(2), 127; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10020127
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/2/127

11. “Coastal Vulnerability: A Brief Review on Integrated Assessment in Southeast Asia”
by Noorashikin Md Noor and Khairul Nizam Abdul Maulud
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(5), 595; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10050595
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/5/595

12. “Morphodynamic Evolution of a Nourished Beach with Artificial Sandbars: Field Observations and Numerical Modeling”
by Cuiping Kuang, Xuejian Han, Jiabo Zhang, Qingping Zou and Boling Dong
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20229(3), 245; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9030245
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/3/245

13. “Reinterpreting the Bruun Rule in the Context of Equilibrium Shoreline Models”
by Maurizio D’Anna, Deborah Idier, Bruno Castelle, Sean Vitousek and Goneri Le Cozannet
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(9), 974; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9090974
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/9/974

14. “Beach Response to a Shoreface Nourishment (Aveiro, Portugal)”
by Diogo Mendes, Joaquim Pais-Barbosa, Paulo Baptista, Paulo A. Silva, Cristina Bernardes and Celso Pinto
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(10), 1112; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9101112
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/10/1112

15. “Morphological Development and Behaviour of a Shoreface Nourishment in the Portuguese Western Coast”
by Celso Aleixo Pinto, Rui Taborda, César Andrade, Paulo Baptista, Paulo Alves Silva, Diogo Mendes and Joaquim Pais-Barbosa
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(2), 146; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10020146
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/2/146

16. “Hydrodynamic Efficiency of a Wave Energy Converter in Front of an Orthogonal Breakwater”
by Dimitrios N. Konispoliatis and Spyridon A. Mavrakos
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(1), 94; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9010094
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/1/94

17. “Numerical Analysis of Storm Surges on Canada’s Western Arctic Coastline”
by Joseph Kim, Enda Murphy, Ioan Nistor, Sean Ferguson and Mitchel Provan
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(3), 326; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9030326
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/3/326

18. “A Study of Wave-Induced Effects on Sea Surface Temperature Simulations during Typhoon Events”
by Zhanfeng Sun, Weizeng Shao, Wupeng Yu and Jun Li
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(6), 622; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9060622
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/6/622

19. “Machine Learning Based Moored Ship Movement Prediction”
by Carlos Gervasio Rodríguez, María Isabel Lamas, Juan de Dios Rodríguez and Amr Abbas
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(8), 800; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9080800
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/8/800

20. “Water Circulation and Transport Time Scales in the Beagle Channel, Southernmost Tip of South America”
by Andrea Cucco, Jacobo Martín, Giovanni Quattrocchi, Harold Fenco, Georg Umgiesser and Daniel Alfredo Fernández
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(7), 941; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10070941
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/7/941

21. “The Importance of Geotechnical Evaluation and Shoreline Evolution in Coastal Vulnerability Index Calculations”
by Vasileios Boumboulis, Dionysios Apostolopoulos, Nikolaos Depountis and Konstantinos Nikolakopoulos
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(4), 423; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9040423
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/4/423

22. “Development History of the Numerical Simulation of Tides in the East Asian Marginal Seas: An Overview”
by Zexun Wei, Haidong Pan, Tengfei Xu, Yonggang Wang and Jian Wang
J. Mar. Sci. Eng.202210(7), 984; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10070984
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/7/984

23. “Remote Sensing-Based Automatic Detection of Shoreline Position: A Case Study in Apulia Region”
by Anna Spinosa, Alex Ziemba, Alessandra Saponieri, Leonardo Damiani and Ghada El Serafy
J. Mar. Sci. Eng.20219(6), 575; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9060575
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/6/575

24. “Open Digital Shoreline Analysis System: ODSAS v1.0”
by Alejandro Gómez-Pazo, Andres Payo, María Victoria Paz-Delgado and Miguel A. Delgadillo-Calzadilla
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 202210(1), 26; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10010026
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/1/26

25. “Modelling Cross-Shore Shoreline Change on Multiple Timescales and Their Interactions”
by Rob Schepper, Rafael Almar, Erwin Bergsma, Sierd de Vries, Ad Reniers, Mark Davidson and Kristen Splinter
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(6), 582; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9060582
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/6/582

26. “Observed Changes of a Mega Feeder Nourishment in a Coastal Cell: Five Years of Sand Engine Morphodynamics”
by Bart Roest, Sierd de Vries, Matthieu de Schipper and Stefan Aarninkhof
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(1), 37; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9010037
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/1/37

27. “Assessment of the Performance of an Artificial Reef Made of Modular Elements through Small Scale Experiments”
by Dea Cardenas-Rojas, Edgar Mendoza, Mireille Escudero and Manuel Verduzco-Zapata
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(2), 130; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9020130
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/2/130

28. “A Coupled Macroscopic and Mesoscopic Creep Model of Soft Marine Soil Using a Directional Probability Entropy Approach”
by Cuiying Zhou, Guangjun Cui, Wanyi Liang, Zhen Liu and Lihai Zhang
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(2), 224; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9020224
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/2/224

29. “Beach Monitoring and Morphological Response in the Presence of Coastal Defense Strategies at Riccione (Italy)”
by Claudia Romagnoli, Flavia Sistilli, Luigi Cantelli, Margherita Aguzzi, Nunzio De Nigris, Maurizio Morelli, Maria Gabriella Gaeta and Renata Archetti
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 20219(8), 851; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9080851
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/8/851

30. “A Coastal Flood Early-Warning System Based on Offshore Sea State Forecasts and Artificial Neural Networks”
by Michalis Chondros, Anastasios Metallinos, Andreas Papadimitriou, Constantine Memos and Vasiliki Tsoukala
J. Mar. Sci. Eng20219(11), 1272; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9111272
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/11/1272

15 December 2023
Meet Us at the Ocean Sciences Meeting 2024 (OSM24), 18–23 February 2024, New Orleans, USA


MDPI will be attending the Ocean Sciences Meeting 2024 (OSM24), which will be held from 18 to 23 February 2024 in New Orleans, USA, and online. The conference is co-sponsored by the American Geophysical Union, the Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO), and The Oceanography Society (TOS).

The OSM is the flagship conference for ocean sciences and the larger ocean-connected community. Every two years, the conference unifies the oceans community to share findings, connect scientists from around the world, and advance the impact of science. The OSM24 is committed to the theme of “Inspire. Discover. Restore.” by encouraging future generations of ocean enthusiasts and colleagues to explore the new frontiers in ocean science, uncovering new research and work to share knowledge of our interconnected ocean, and ensuring its health for future generations. Session formats include Plenaries, Oral Sessions, eLightning Sessions, Poster Sessions, and Town Halls.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

If you plan on attending this conference, please feel free to stop by our booth (#141) and start a conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person to answer any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following link: https://www.agu.org/Ocean-Sciences-Meeting.

30 November 2023
MDPI Insights: The CEO's Letter #6 - MDPI Spain Summit and ResearchGate

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 Spain Summit


Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI) gives the opening speech at the MDPI Spain Summit.

On Friday 10 November 2023 I was in Barcelona, Spain, to deliver the opening presentation and participate in a panel at MDPI’s Spain Summit, a two-day event, inspired by our salon events in China.

With 16 Editors-in-Chief (EiCs) and 20 Editorial Board Members (EBMs) in attendance, the event, organized by our conference team and Barcelona office, featured presentations on open access (OA), MDPI, and publishing market trends in Spain.

The event provided a great opportunity to engage with stakeholders from various MDPI journals, including Nutrients, Vaccines, Buildings, IJMS, and others. We were able to gather feedback and have open conversations around manuscript quality, the peer-review process, and journal development, as well as accreditation agencies.

The main objective of this Summit was to bring together Editors representing MDPI journals across various disciplines within Spanish universities and research centers, primarily from the Barcelona area. The aim was to facilitate an open and fruitful discussion regarding the development of their journals, the future of OA in Spain, and to provide meaningful interactions and networking opportunities.

Connecting with Editorial Board Members


Stefan Tochev in conversation with Summit participants: "Our EBMs are passionate about the journals they serve."

Interacting with our EBMs in person provides a valuable opportunity to show how important it is to us to connect with them, hear their perspectives on their journals and learn more about their own experience collaborating with MDPI.

From my conversations, it was clear that our EBMs are passionate about the journals they serve. I know the advice they provide may sometimes involve just small tweaks, but these can lead to important improvements. As the saying goes, small hinges swing open big doors.

As at November 2023, MDPI has over 6,300 EBMs affiliated with Spanish institutions, with more than 30 of them serving as EiCs or section EiCs. Furthermore, over 68,000 Spanish scholars have contributed as reviewers in MDPI journals.

Open Access in Spain

In 2023, Spain implemented legislation mandating immediate OA for all publicly funded research, aligning with the EU’s Plan S initiative to expedite the transition to OA. The Spanish government also approved a four-year, €23.8 million annual budget for the first national OA strategy, aiming to make publicly funded research freely accessible upon publication. This strategy aims to strengthen the quality and transparency of research in Spain, and to help promote movement towards a digital, low-carbon economy.

For further details of Spain's OA policy and the history of government mandates, click here.

Spain has already seen a notable decline in subscription-only articles, decreasing by 62% over a 10-year period, while gold OA increased by 42%. Green OA slightly decreased, suggesting a shift towards publishing in gold OA journals rather than traditional subscription-based ones. Here are some statistics from Scopus. 

A big thank-you to the various MDPI teams, including our conference team and the Barcelona office, for organizing this very successful event!


MDPI colleagues from various offices gathered to host and support the first MDPI Spain Summit, in Barcelona, Spain.

I think this type of gathering has the potential to become an annual event in various locations. For example, Manchester could be an option, as we have over 30 EiCs and over 3,000 EBMs in the UK, a top market for MDPI that publishes high-quality research.

Impactful Research

769 Editorial Board Members of MDPI Journals Recognized as Highly Cited Researchers in 2023

Congratulations to our 769 Editorial Board Members from 40 countries/territories who have been awarded Highly Cited Researcher status for 2023 by Clarivate. This recognition is based on their outstanding scientific research contributions and significant influence in various fields, as evidenced by Web of Science data.

Click here to view the full list of 769 Editorial Board Members.

Clarivate's Highly Cited ResearchersTM list identifies individuals with exceptional impact in scientific and social science domains over the past decade. Their papers rank in the top 1% of citations in 21 fields analysed in ‘Essential Science Indicators,’ showcasing their substantial influence.

This year, 7,125 Highly Cited Researcher 2023 designations were issued to 6,849 individuals from 67 countries, representing just 1 in 1,000 researchers worldwide.

These researchers demonstrate exceptional influence, representing a small fraction of contributors pushing the boundaries of knowledge, contributing to global well-being, sustainability, and security.

Congratulations to these scholars for their remarkable achievement: we are honoured to have them on board with our journals!

Inside MDPI

Corporate Marketing and Communications Strategy Session


Members of MDPI’s Corporate Marketing & Communications team.

For the past few years, I have led the Corporate Marketing & Communications department in our annual strategy session.

This typically involves 2–3 days of focused sessions covering key topics including budgeting, hiring targets, campaign reviews, and planning for the upcoming year, department strategy, and structure.

We are constantly exploring ways to optimize the Corporate Marketing & Communications department to support MDPI’s primary objectives and better convey the MDPI story while serving the scholarly community.

The strategy session also serves as a team-building activity, during which the team voted on bowling!

Strategy Session

In this strategy session, we looked at how to align our teams in order to better streamline our content with our campaigns, build a dedicated marketing team to strategically support our core MDPI products, expand our communications teams and functionalities to focus on company-critical campaigns and press releases, align our new brand design system with our marketing initiatives, set up a community and engagement team to support various teams with their outreach and communication efforts, and increase our use of data in the evaluation of campaign performance.

To grow in these areas, we will be hiring for various positions, including those of Public Relations Manager, Communications Manager, Internal Communications Manager, Campaign Manager, Marketing Associate, and Editorial Engagement Manager.

I am grateful for the way our Corporate Marketing & Communications department has grown and gelled over the years, and I look forward to supporting the department teams and their ideas for the future.

Coming Together for Science

ResearchGate and MDPI Partner to Boost the Visibility of Open Access Content through Journal Home


Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI) and Sören Hofmayer (Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, ResearchGate) meet in Berlin, Germany to take their ongoing discussion further.

When I assumed the role of CEO at MDPI, my primary focus was to initiate the building of essential partnerships and collaborations within our industry. After all, I am a firm believer in achieving our goals by helping others achieve theirs and focusing on co-opetition wherever there is an opportunity. I first touched on the notion of co-opetition in MDPI Insights: The CEO's Letter #3, particularly when discussing collaborations with Elsevier.

In light of this, Sören Hofmayer (Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at ResearchGate) and I connected recently to continue a discussion that had been ongoing for months. I was quickly brought up to speed and felt there was an opportunity for MDPI journals to pilot the Journal Home service that ResearchGate had launched. This would provide a new way for MDPI to engage with authors and readers and amplify the visibility of our journals.

While I receive many offers and opportunities for discussions with vendors, I am a firm believer that timing is everything, and in this case, the time for us is now. Sören and I met in person during my recent visit to Berlin and decided to proceed with piloting ten MDPI journals with the Journal Home service.

The press release below provides further details.

Press Release: Berlin (Germany) and Basel (Switzerland), 15 November 2023

ResearchGate, the professional network for researchers, and MDPI, the largest open access publisher in the world and a pioneer in open access publishing, today announced a partnership that will see ten of MDPI’s open access journals benefit from an enhanced presence on ResearchGate through its innovative Journal Home offering.  

This new partnership will expand the reach and visibility of MDPI’s participating flagship journals with ResearchGate’s highly relevant community of more than 25 million researchers globally.

Around 210,000 version-of-record articles from these 10 titles will be readily available on ResearchGate, including the full archive material and all new articles as they are published. These journals also benefit from enhanced brand visibility, with dedicated journal profiles, prominent representation on all associated article pages and all relevant touchpoints across the ResearchGate network – keeping the journals top-of-mind with their reader and author audiences. All articles covered by the new partnership will automatically be added to the authors’ publication records in ResearchGate. This not only reduces MDPI authors’ needs for direct management but also offers them valuable insights into the impact of their work, including data about readership and citations.

Closing Thoughts

November is Men’s Health Awareness Month


Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI) listening to music as he writes at a coffee shop in Basel, Switzerland.

November is dedicated to raising awareness of various men’s health issues. I have been fortunate to have positive male role models in my life, and I strive to share my experiences with others.

I used to take part in Movember, growing my moustache throughout November to raise awareness and funds and to help “change the face of men’s health.” With male family and friends impacted by physical and mental health issues, I have recently become more interested in men’s overall well-being.

Men often face stigma involving the perceived need always to be strong and have things figured out. Recently, I’ve had meaningful conversations with male friends and colleagues about issues we rarely discuss, and it was a positive experience.

Various factors impact men’s health and well-being, all too easily leading to risky health behaviours including a lack of health awareness, poor health education, and negative, culturally induced, behaviour patterns in our work and personal lives. I hope we can break down these barriers in our work environment.

Healthy men help build healthy families and a healthy society

Men are less likely than women to seek help with their physical and mental health struggles. This is a reminder to prioritize your overall well-being. I hope that as men, we will continue to open up to one another, becoming vulnerable in order to share what we are going through. By sharing and by supporting each other, we can learn and grow together. You are not alone, and when you fall, you can still get up and stand tall.

From one broski to another, you are loved and appreciated. I hope this mindset carries into December and beyond.

Mindfulness

Our content team recently released a handful of articles on mindfulness, a practice that I believe provides a good opportunity for stress release and self-reflection:

Stefan Tochev
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG

21 November 2023
769 Editorial Board Members of MDPI Journals Achieve Highly Cited Researcher Recognition in 2023


We extend our sincere congratulations to the 769 Editorial Board Members of our journals – from 40 different countries/territories – who have been recognized as Highly Cited Researchers for the year 2023 by Clarivate. They are being recognized for their high-quality scientific research achievements and outstanding contributions to their professional fields, as indicated by Web of Science data.

Clarivate's annual list of Highly Cited ResearchersTM identifies the most highly cited scientists for the past decade who stand out for their significant and broad influence in various scientific and social science domains. Their impactful papers are among the top 1 per cent in the citation distribution of one or more of 21 fields analyzed in the "Essential Science Indicators", distinguishing them as hugely influential among their peers.

This year, 7,125 Highly Cited Researcher 2023 designations were issued to 6,849 individuals from 67 countries, representing just 1 in 1,000 researchers worldwide.

This means that these researchers have demonstrated an incredible level of significant and broad influence in their chosen field or fields over the last decade. They represent a small fraction of the researcher population whose contributions disproportionately push the boundaries of knowledge, enhancing global well-being, sustainability, and security.

Congratulations to the scholars for their noteworthy achievement – we are honored to have them on board with our journals!


Abate, Antonio
Aguilera, Ruth V.
Ahmed, Warish
Ahn, Myung-Ju
An, Qiaoshi
Anasori, Babak
Andersson, Dan I.
Angeletti, Silvia
Annabi, Nasim
Antinori, Spinello
Ariga, Katsuhiko
Asa, Sylvia L.
Astruc, Didier
Atala, Anthony
Atanasov, Atanas G.
Balsamo, Gianpaolo
Bandodkar, Amay J.
Banks, William A.
Bao, Yan-Ping
Barba, Francisco J.
Barnes, Peter J.
Barnholtz-Sloan, Jill S.
Barrow, Colin J.
Bashir, Ali Kashif
Basit, Abdul W.
Bassetti, Matteo
Batley, Jacqueline
Battino, Maurizio
Behnood, Ali
Benediktsson, Jon Atli
Biondi, Antonio
Bjarnsholt, Thomas
Blaschke, Thomas
Blay, Jean-Yves
Blumwald, Eduardo
Blunt, John W.
Boczkaj, Grzegorz
Bogers, Marcel
Bonomo, Robert A.
Boyd, Robert W.
Boyer, Cyrille
Braeckmans, Kevin
Bragazzi, Nicola Luigi
Bu, Wenbo
Bursać Kovačević, Danijela
Bush, Ashley I.
Byrd, John C.
Cabeza, Luisa F.
Cai, Xingjuan
Cambria, Erik
Cao, Guozhong
Cao, Xingzhong
Capasso, Raffaele
Carvalho, Andre F.
Casper, Jonathan
Castellanos-Gomez, Andres
Cavalli, Giacomo
Chai, Siang-Piao
Chan, Jasper Fuk-Woo
Chan, Timothy A.
Chang, Chih-Hao
Chang, Guoqing
Chao, Dongliang
Chen, Bo
Chen, Chaoji
Chen, Fahu
Chen, Gang
Chen, Jianmin
Chen, Jun
Chen, Jun
Chen, Jun
Chen, Lidong
Chen, Lingxin
Chen, Min
Chen, Mou
Chen, Peng
Chen, Qian
Chen, Qianwang
Chen, Shaowei
Chen, Shuangming
Chen, Wei
Chen, Xiaobo
Chen, Yimin
Chen, Yu
Chen, Yulin
Chen, Zhong
Chen, Zonghai
Cheng, Gong
Cheng, Huanyu
Cheng, Laifei
Cheng, Qiang
Chew, Kit Wayne
Chiclana, Francisco
Choi, Wonyong
Choi, Young Hae
Chowdhary, Anuradha
Cichocki, Andrzej
Clevers, Hans
Coops, Nicholas C.
Cortes, Javier
Cortes, Jorge
Costanza, Robert
Creutzig, Felix
Crommie, Michael F.
Cuadrado, Antonio
Cui, Haiying
Cui, Yi
Curigliano, Giuseppe
Dai, Sheng
Dai, Shifeng
Daiber, Andreas
Davies, Michael J.
Davis, Thomas P.
Dawson, Ted M.
de la Fuente-Nunez, Cesar
Delord, Jean-Pierre
Demaria, Marco
Deng, Xiangzheng
Desneux, Nicolas
Dikic, Ivan
Dimopoulos, Meletios-Athanasios
Ding, Aijun
Ding, Jianxun
Dokmeci, Mehmet Remzi
Dolgui, Alexandre
Dong, Chung-Li
Dou, Shi Xue
Dragicevic, Tomislav
Du, Bo
Du, Qian
Du, Yonghua
Duan, Xidong
Dufresne, Alain
Dummer, Reinhard
Edwards, David
Elaissari, Abdelhamid
ElMasry, Gamal
Enjuanes, Luis
Fabbro, Doriano
Facchetti, Antonio
Fan, Junliang
Fan, Kelong
Fan, Xiulin
Fan, Zhanxi
Fang, Baizeng
Fang, Chuanglin
Fang, Yongjin
Fasano, Alessio
Feng, Liangzhu
Feng, Xuning
Fensholt, Rasmus
Ferdinandy, Péter
Fernandez-Lafuente, Roberto
Filippi, Massimo
Flavian, Carlos
Fortino, Giancarlo
Fowler, Michael
Franceschi, Claudio
Frattini, Federico
Friston, Karl J.
Fu, Gengtao
Gai, Francesco
Gaisford, Simon
Galanakis, Charis M.
Galluzzi, Lorenzo
Galvano, Fabio
Gan, Ren-You
Gao, Feng
Gao, Huijun
Gao, Huile
Gao, Peng
Gao, Wei
Garbe, Claus
Garg, Abhishek D.
Gasbarrini, Antonio
Gastaldelli, Amalia
Gautier, Emmanuel L.
Genevet, Patrice
Geng, Yong
Gerdts, Gunnar
Geschwind, Daniel H.
Ghaffari, Roozbeh
Ghamisi, Pedram
Giacobbe, Daniele Roberto
Giampieri, Francesca
Gillies, Robert J.
Godos, Justyna
Gogotsi, Yury
Golding, Nick
Gong, Jinlong
Gong, Peng
Gong, Yongji
Govindan, Kannan
Gozal, David
Grancini, Giulia
Grant, William B.
Graus, Francesc
Green, Douglas R.
Grosso, Giuseppe
Gu, Meng
Gu, Zhanjun
Guan, Cao
Gueimonde, Miguel
Gui, Guan
Guigo, Roderic
Guo, Hengyu
Guo, Jianping
Guo, Lin
Guo, Song
Guo, Yan
Guo, Zaiping
Gupta, Rangan
Gutzmer, Ralf
Haase, Dagmar
Hagger, Martin S.
Hall, C. Michael
Han, Fudong
Han, Heesup
Hanes, Justin
Hartung, Hans-Peter
He, Bao-Jie  
He, Debiao
He, Hongwen
He, Jiaqing
He, Jie
He, Jr-Hau
He, Qiong
He, Xiangming
He, Xijun
He, Zhili
Heneka, Michael T.
Herrera, Francisco
Herrera-Estrella, Luis
Herrera-Viedma, Enrique
Hetz, Claudio
Holick, Michael F.
Hong, Danfeng
Hong, Xuechuan
Hsueh, Po-Ren
Hu, Bin
Hu, Enyuan
Hu, Jin-Song
Hu, Weida
Hu, Wenbin
Hu, Xiaosong
Huang, Baibiao
Huang, Hongwei
Huang, Jianliang
Huang, Jianping
Huang, Peng
Huang, Xin
Hubacek, Klaus
Hussain, Saddam
Italiano, Antoine
Iwata, Hiroji
Jaeschke, Hartmut
Jain, Atul

Jaiswal, Amit K.
Jankovic, Joseph
Janssens, Ivan A.
Jelezko, Fedor
Jeon, Byong-Hun
Ji, Guangbin
Ji, Qiang
Ji, Wei
Ji, Xiaobo
Ji, Xiaoyuan
Jiang, Bin
Jiang, Hong
Jiang, Junjun
Jiang, Lianzhou
Jiang, Qing
Jiang, Shibo
Jiang, Yuyan
Jiang, Zhongyi
Jiao, Licheng
Jin, Shi
Jin, Zhong
Kalantar-zadeh, Kourosh
Kamal, Mohammad Amjad
Kaner, Richard B.
Kaneti, Yusuf Valentino
Kang, Zhenhui
Karagiannidis, George K.
Karniadakis, George Em
Karp, Peter D.
Kataoka, Kazunori
Katritch, Vsevolod
Kawi, Sibudjing
Kepp, Oliver
Khademhosseini, Ali
Khan, Nafees A.
Kiessling, Fabian
Kildishev, Alexander V.
Kim, Haegyeom
Kim, Jeonghun
Kim, Jin-Hoi
Kim, Jong Seung
Kim, Ki-Hyun
Kirkwood, John M.
Kivshar, Yuri
Klenk, Hans-Peter
Ko, Wen-Chien
Kong, Baohua
Kontoyiannis, Dimitrios P.
Koonin, Eugene V.
Kroemer, Guido
Kuang, Dai-Bin
Kudo, Masatoshi
Kuhn, Jens H.
Kumar, Prashant
Kumar, Sudhir
Kurths, Juergen
Kurzrock, Razelle
Kuzyakov, Yakov
Kyrpides, Nikos C.
La Vecchia, Carlo
Lai, Yuekun
Lan, Ke
Lancellotti, Patrizio
Landi, Francesco
Lavie, Carl J.
Laxminarayan, Ramanan
Lee, Chengkuo
Lee, Jechan
Lee, Jin-Wook
Lee, Pooi See
Lee, Sang Soo
Lehmann, Johannes
Lei, Yaguo
Li, Bin
Li, Chunzhong
Li, Dongsheng
Li, Feng
Li, Hai
Li, Heng
Li, Hongyi
Li, Hui
Li, Jinghong
Li, Jun
Li, Li
Li, Linlin
Li, Neng
Li, Ning
Li, Shuai
Li, Shutao
Li, Wei
Li, Wentao
Li, Xiang
Li, Xuecao
Li, Xuelong
Li, Yat
Li, Yurui
Li, Zhijun
Liang, Chao
Liang, Shuquan
Liaw, Peter K.
Lin, Jun
Lin, Yuehe
Lippi, Giuseppe
Lister, Ryan
Liu, Chengmei
Liu, Gang
Liu, Hong
Liu, Hui
Liu, Jian
Liu, Jinyan
Liu, Jun
Liu, Meilin
Liu, Pan
Liu, Wei
Liu, Xianhu
Liu, Xiaoping
Liu, Xuejun
Liu, Yang
Liu, Yu
Liu, Yuan
Lonardo, Amedeo
Long, Hualou
Long, Ying
Lu, Bingan
Lu, Junling
Lu, Lu
Lu, Nanshu
Lu, Rongxing
Lucey, Brian
Lucieer, Arko
Lugato, Emanuele
Lund, Henrik
Luo, Yangchao
Luo, Yi
Luo, Zisheng
Lv, Wei
Lyons, Timothy W.
Ma, Haile
Ma, Jianmin
Ma, Jun
Ma, Tianyi
Ma, Wei
Ma, Yanming
Madabhushi, Anant
Mahmoudi, Morteza
Mai, Liqiang
Mai, Wenjie
Makridakis, Spyros
Mandala, Mario
Mantovani, Alberto
Mao, Jianfeng
Mao, Like
Mardani, Abbas
Mathivanan, Suresh
Matyjaszewski, Krzysztof
McCabe, Matthew F.
McCauley, Darren
McClements, David Julian
Mei, Lin
Melenhorst, Jan Joseph
Melero, Ignacio
Meyerholz, David K.
Van Mierlo, Joeri
Miroshnichenko, Andrey E.
Mittler, Ron
Mu, Shichun
Mubarak, Mohammad S.
Mueller, Lukas A.
Muhammad, Khan
Mumtaz, Shahid
Munekata, Paulo Eduardo Sichetti
Nakagawa, Shinichi
Nauen, Ralf
Newman, David J.
Niaura, Raymond S.
Nidheesh, P. V.
Niu, Ben
Nussinov, Ruth
O'Connor, David
Odintsov, Sergei D.
Omri, Anis
Orsini, Nicola
Ostrikov, Kostya (Ken)
Oswald, Isabelle P.
Oudard, Stephane
Ouyang, Minggao
Ozcan, Aydogan
Pan, Anlian
Pan, Anqiang
Pan, Caofeng
Pan, Genxing
Pan, Likun
Pan, Quan-Ke
Pan, Xiaoqing
Pandolfi, Pier Paolo
Parati, Gianfranco
Pateiro, Mirian
Peng, Qiang
Peng, Qing
Peng, Shushi
Perc, Matjaz
Perlin, David S.
Perlman, Stanley
Petruzzelli, Antonio Messeni
Pitt, Bertram
Pöhlmann, Stefan
Polasky, Stephen
Pommier, Yves
Poor, H. Vincent
Potenza, Marc N.
Preat, Veronique
Prinsep, Michele R.
Pu, Kanyi
Putnik, Predrag
Qin, Yuanwei
Qiu, Jieshan
Qu, Xiaogang
Ragauskas, Arthur J.
Ramakrishna, Seeram
Ramkissoon, Haywantee
Ran, Jingrun
Rao, Zhonghao
Recio, Isidra
Ren, Jinsong
Rengel, Zed
Rho, Junsuk
Riahi, Keywan
Ribeiro-Soriano, Domingo
Richardson, Paul G.
Robert, Caroline
Rocca, Maria A.
Rodriguez-Manas, Leocadio
Rojas, Orlando J.
Rojo, Teofilo
Roubaud, David
Saad, Fred
Saad, Walid
Sadorsky, Perry
Saliba, Michael
Sander, Chris
Sangaiah, Arun Kumar
Santamouris, Mattheos
Santoro, Gabriele
Scaldaferri, Franco
Schatzberg, Alan F.
Schwab, Matthias
Schweizer, Frank
Scolyer, Richard A.
Scott, Daniel
Serruys, Patrick W.
Setzer, William N.
Shahzad, Babar
Shao, Shuai
Shao, Zongping
Shen, Guozhen
Shen, Liyin

Shen, Zexiang
Shi, Peng
Shi, Yi
Siano, Pierluigi
Simões, Manuel
Sing, Swee Leong
Singh, Vijay P.
Smagghe, Guy
Smith, Lee
Soffietti, Riccardo
Song, Houbing
Song, Jibin
Song, Yu
Sood, Anil K.
Souto, Eliana B.
Stadler, Marc
Stanley, H. Eugene
Stephanopoulos, Gregory
Sternberg, Cora N.
Stoumpos, Constantinos C.
Stunnenberg, Hendrik G.
Su, Shiliang
Sun, Baoguo
Sun, Cuixia
Sun, Fengchun
Sun, Hongqi
Sun, Jie
Sun, Lijun
Sun, Litao
Sun, Runcang
Sun, Yanjuan
Sun, Zaicheng
Sun, Zhipei
Sureda, Antoni
Svenning, Jens-Christian
Tan, Chaoliang
Tan, Weihong
Tang, Chuan-He
Tang, Chuyang
Tang, Dianping
Tang, Yongbing
Tanzi, Rudolph E.
Terpos, Evangelos
Teschendorff, Andrew E.
Tian, He
Timsit, Jean-Francois
Tiwari, Aviral Kumar
Tohge, Takayuki
Tousoulis, Dimitris
Tran, Lam-Son Phan
Tress, Wolfgang
Trivedi, Pankaj
Tsao, Rong
Tully, Mark A.
Tung, Chen-Ho
Van der Bruggen, Bart
Vandenbroucke, Roosmarijn E.
Vangronsveld, Jaco
Varsani, Arvind
Vatanen, Tommi
Verbeke, Kristin
Vermote, Eric
Verpoorte, Robert
Vieta, Eduard
Vincent, Jean-Louis
Vita, Antonio
Wan, Jiafu
Wan, Shaohua
Wanek, Wolfgang
Wang, Bin
Wang, Bo
Wang, Chao
Wang, Chuanyi
Wang, Chunsheng
Wang, Dan
Wang, Feng
Wang, Gongming
Wang, Guoxiu
Wang, Haihui
Wang, Hao
Wang, Huanqing
Wang, Huanting
Wang, Hui
Wang, Jian
Wang, Jie
Wang, Jing
Wang, John
Wang, Joseph
Wang, Lianzhou
Wang, Lihui
Wang, Meng
Wang, Peng
Wang, Pengfei
Wang, Qi
Wang, Qi
Wang, Qiang
Wang, Qilin
Wang, Qin
Wang, Qing
Wang, Shaojian
Wang, Sibo
Wang, Tao
Wang, Ying
Wang, Yong
Wang, Zhen
Wang, Zhong Lin
Wang, Zhongrui
Wang, Zifa
Wang, Zuankai
Wei, Haotong
Wei, Leyi
Wei, Zhixiang
Wei, Zhongbao
Weissleder, Ralph
Weitschies, Werner
Wen, Guanghui
Wesemael, Bas van
Willerslev, Eske
Witlox, Frank
Wu, Haijun
Wu, Hao Bin
Wu, Hui
Wu, Jun
Wu, Qinglin
Wu, Shuilin
Wu, Xiaojun
Wu, Yongzhen
Wu, Yuping
Wu, Zheng-Guang
Wu, Zhong-Shuai
Xia, Jianguo (Jeff)
Xia, Meimei
Xia, Xinhui
Xia, Yongyao
Xia, Zhiguo
Xiang, Quanjun
Xiao, Fuyuan
Xiao, Jie
Xin, Sen
Xing, Baoshan
Xing, Wei
Xiong, Rui
Xu, Hui
Xu, Li Da
Xu, Ping
Xu, Yi-Jun
Xu, Zhenjiang Zech
Yan, Chong
Yan, He
Yan, Huaicheng
Yan, Kai
Yan, Ruqiang
Yang, Bing
Yang, Chenguang
Yang, Hongshun
Yang, Hui
Yang, Jian
Yang, Jianping
Yang, Jie
Yang, Jun
Yang, Kai
Yang, Shihe
Yang, Xiaofeng
Yang, Xinsong
Yang, Yun-Gui
Yao, Yonggang
Yigitcanlar, Tan
Yin, Shen
Yin, Shou-Wei
Yin, Yulong
Yin, Zongyou
Yokoya, Naoto
Young, Allan H.
Yu, Guihua
Yu, Jun
Yu, Le
Yu, Minghao
Yu, Shu-Hong
Yu, Wei
Yu, Wenwu
Yuan, Qiangqiang
Yuan, Yifei
Yuan, Yuan
Yuen, Chau
Zeadally, Sherali
Zhai, Tianyou
Zhang, Bing
Zhang, Dengsong
Zhang, Fan
Zhang, Fusuo
Zhang, Guangyu
Zhang, Guowen
Zhang, Hengjie
Zhang, Hongjie
Zhang, Hui
Zhang, Lai-Chang
Zhang, Lefei
Zhang, Lei
Zhang, Liangpei
Zhang, Lijun
Zhang, Min
Zhang, Peng
Zhang, Qiang
Zhang, Qiaobao
Zhang, Qichun
Zhang, Shicheng
Zhang, Shujun
Zhang, Tierui
Zhang, Wei
Zhang, Weili
Zhang, Xian-Ming
Zhang, Xiaodong
Zhang, Xiaogang
Zhang, Xiaoling
Zhang, Yang
Zhang, Yaobin
Zhang, Yi
Zhang, Yi-Zhou
Zhang, Yong
Zhang, Yu Shrike
Zhang, Yue-Jun
Zhang, Yuelin
Zhang, Zheng
Zhang, Zhicheng
Zhang, Zhien
Zhao, Guochun
Zhao, Jie
Zhao, Li-Dong
Zhao, Qing
Zhao, Yi
Zheng, Hao
Zheng, Weitao
Zheng, Yufeng
Zhong, Cheng
Zhou, Jie
Zhou, Jizhong
Zhou, Kun
Zhou, Liang
Zhou, Peng
Zhou, Qi
Zhou, Wei
Zhou, Weiqi
Zhu, Chengzhou
Zhu, Hongwei
Zhu, Junfa
Zhu, Jun-Jie
Zhu, Lei
Zhu, Mingshan
Zhu, Quanxin
Zhu, Yi
Zhu, Yongfa
Zhu, Zhe
Zhuang, Xiaodong
Zou, Quan
Zou, Ruqiang
Zuo, Chao

1 November 2023
MDPI Insights: The CEO's Letter #5 - OA Week, UK, and Strategy

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

Open Access Week 2023 – the Global Drive to Open Continues

As the world's largest open-access (OA) publisher, we believe that unrestricted access to research findings is the cornerstone of transparency, efficiency, and quality control across scientific disciplines. At MDPI, we provide free, immediate access to scientific papers, empowering scientists to examine, validate, replicate, and build upon existing results. This minimizes redundancy, optimizes resources, and fosters innovative approaches.

International OA Week, held from 23 to 29 October 2023, provided a unique opportunity to link the global movement toward open sharing and open science with the progress of policy changes at the local level. Our mission, during OA Week and all the year round, is to offer educational resources highlighting the benefits of open-access publishing. The MDPI Blog is a valuable resource for information on open access and open science.

Core principles of OA publishing

Accessibility, transparency, and collaboration are core principles of OA publishing. OA aims to break down barriers that have traditionally restricted research access, ensuring that knowledge is available to all, regardless of financial situation or institutional affiliations. Our commitment to diverse pathways for OA publishing worldwide includes discounts for researchers. You can learn more about how MDPI supports scientific communities here.

One of the key strengths of OA publishing is its ability to facilitate interdisciplinary research. By removing paywalls and promoting knowledge-sharing across disciplines, OA encourages collaboration and innovation. Researchers from various fields can access and build upon each others’ work, fostering a holistic approach to addressing complex global challenges.

OA holds the potential to democratize knowledge, advance science, and drive positive societal change.

Policy driving change

Governments, institutions, and funding agencies have recognized the transformative potential of OA and have implemented policies to promote it. These policies often require publicly funded research to be made openly accessible, accelerating the growth of OA repositories and journals. Check out our spotlights on OA policies in the USEU and China

OA publishing is continuously evolving, with community-driven models and technologies shaping its future. Initiatives such as “Plan S” and “cOAlition S” promote OA publishing from the perspective of national funders, requiring grantees to publish their research openly. A new policy announced by the US administration last year mandates that, with effect from January 2026, all US federally funded research should be freely and immediately available after publication.

Additionally, preprint servers such as MDPI's Preprints.org, which allow researchers to share their findings before formal peer review, have gained popularity, enhancing the speed at which new knowledge is disseminated. The rise of blockchain technology is also being explored to ensure transparency and authenticity in scholarly publishing.

For more than two decades, OA publishing has been revolutionizing academic publishing by promoting accessibility, transparency, and collaboration. Its support for interdisciplinary research, evolving policies, and innovative practices all contribute to its growing influence in the global research community. As OA continues to expand, it holds the potential to democratize knowledge, advance science, and drive positive societal change.

MDPI is proud to lead the transition to open access.

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Impactful Research

Spotlight on Smart Cities

Smart cities will serve as a cornerstone for future human development. Their implementation will help us tackle many of the significant challenges we are facing – climate change, ageing populations, waste management, public safety, travel, and so on. Recognising the importance of this multifaceted field, MDPI launched the inaugural issue of Smart Cities in 2018 to provide an advanced forum for research into smart technology and society. Here we take a look at how this journal has developed, and its impact in this exciting field.

As at 30 October, 2023, Smart Cities has published 421 papers and has an Impact Factor of 6.4. It also has a CiteScore of 8.5, and more than one quarter of its published papers – 124 – have been cited 10 times or more.

Highly cited papers in Smart Cities

Below are several highly cited papers recently published in Smart Cities. Citation metrics are current as at 31 October 2023.

1. “Introducing the “15-Minute City”: Sustainability, Resilience and Place Identity in Future Post-Pandemic Cities
Authors: Carlos Moreno, Zaheer Allam, Didier Chabaud, Catherine Gall and Florent Pratlong
Smart Cities 2021, 4(1), 93-111; https://doi.org/10.3390/smartcities4010006
Citations: Crossref (338), Scopus (366), Web of Science (270), Google Scholar (710)
The paper discusses the socio-economic impacts of the COVID-19 on cities, including increasing inequalities and rising unemployment. It introduces the concept of the "15-Minute City," a form of "chrono-urbanism," as a response to the challenges posed by the pandemic.

2. “A Review on Electric Vehicles: Technologies and Challenges
Authors: Julio A. Sanguesa, Vicente Torres-Sanz, Piedad Garrido, Francisco J. Martinez and Johann M. Marquez-Barja
Smart Cities 2021, 4(1), 372-404; https://doi.org/10.3390/smartcities4010022
Citations: Crossref (359), Scopus (363), Web of Science (268), Google Scholar (558)
This paper provides an overview of the progress in Electric Vehicles (EVs), focusing on battery technology, charging methods, and emerging research challenges. It also analyzes the global EV market and its future outlook.

3. “IoT in Smart Cities: A Survey of Technologies, Practices and Challenges
Authors: Abbas Shah Syed, Daniel Sierra-Sosa, Anup Kumar and Adel Elmaghraby
Smart Cities 2021, 4(2), 429-475; https://doi.org/10.3390/smartcities4020024
Citations: Crossref (121), Scopus (151), Web of Science (91), Google Scholar (215)
This paper gives an overview of the Internet of Things (IoT) in the context of Smart Cities, discussing the fundamental components, technologies, architectures, networking technologies, and artificial algorithms that underpin IoT-based Smart City systems.

4. “Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Smart Grid: A Survey
Authors: Olufemi A. Omitaomu and Haoran Niu
Smart Cities 2021, 4(2), 548-568; https://doi.org/10.3390/smartcities4020029
Citations: Crossref (76), Scopus (94), Web of Science (57), Google Scholar (120)
This survey paper reviews the utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques in the context of the smart grid. It covers various applications of AI in load forecasting, power grid stability assessment, fault detection, and security issues in the smart grid and power systems.

5. “The Metaverse as a Virtual Form of Smart Cities: Opportunities and Challenges for Environmental, Economic, and Social Sustainability in Urban Futures
Authors: Zaheer Allam, Ayyoob Sharifi, Simon Elias Bibri, David Sydney Jones and John Krogstie
Smart Cities 2022, 5(3), 771-801; https://doi.org/10.3390/smartcities5030040
Citations: Crossref (72), Scopus (75), Web of Science (43), Google Scholar (176)
This paper discusses the concept of the Metaverse, a virtual world introduced by Meta (formerly Facebook), and its potential impact on urban life. It explores how emerging technologies such as AI, Big Data, IoT, and Digital Twins could reshape urban design and services in the context of the Metaverse.

Testimonial

“It was indeed a great and pleasant experience with MDPI regarding our recent publication. The submission process was very straightforward and less time-consuming than the norm. The review process was very fast compared to many other open access journals, which is praiseworthy. The support from the Editorial Office during the revision process was highly useful as well. We look forward to publishing with MDPI in the future, and I will most definitely recommend MDPI to my colleagues and collaborators. – Dr. Luís Rosa, University of Minho

Article in Smart Cities: Mobile Networks and Internet of Things Infrastructures to Characterize Smart Human Mobility

Inside MDPI

MDPI Manchester office, UK Visit


Allie Shi (Editorial Director, MDPI), Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI), Jamie Anderson (Manchester Office Manager, MDPI), Michael O’Sullivan (Senior Scientific Officer, MDPI), Hushneara Akhtar, and Becky Castellon (IOAP Team Lead, MDPI), dining out in Manchester, UK.

In October, I visited MDPI’s new office in Manchester. During the visit, I connected with our English Editing (EE) managers, Scientific Officer, members of the Editorial team, the Marketing team, and IOAP Team Lead.

Our Manchester office focuses primarily on EE services and provides local support for the UK market. Additionally, we regularly visit Editorial Board members and participate in local conferences.

I would like to thank Jamie Anderson, Manchester Office Manager, and her team, for their deep commitment to our Manchester staff and to MDPI’s impact on the UK market.

The UK by numbers

The UK is a hub for the world’s top universities, making it a key market for MDPI and the publishing world in general. It is home to two of the top-five-ranked universities globally, 11 in the top 100, and 15 in the top 200.

As a result, the UK plays a key role in MDPI’s global market. As at October 2023, it ranks as the seventh-largest contributor to the total number of papers published by MDPI. We have 3,500 Editorial Board members affiliated with UK institutions, including 34 serving as Editors-in-Chief (EiCs). Our commitment to collaboration with institutions is evident in the UK, where we have successfully established some 60 Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP) agreements with esteemed institutions, such as the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, the University of Edinburgh, and more.

According to InCites Dataset + ESCI for the period 2018–2022, as at October 2023, nearly 65% of UK papers are now published as OA. Just over 10% of total OA publications are by UK authors. UK papers are known for their high quality, with an average of 11 citations per paper. Furthermore, 2.16% of UK papers are in the top 1% of cited papers, and 14.61% are in the top 10% of cited papers, showcasing their impact.

We are currently hiring EEs in various locations worldwide.

English Editing at MDPI

Our English Editing (EE) department consists of two main branches, Quality Control and Learning and Development, reflecting our priorities. We are continuously enhancing the quality of our English Editing services and have raised the relevant standards, which now extend to company-wide communications. English editors participate in international interviews, conduct English assessments, and provide colleagues with presentations on ways to improve their use of written and spoken English.

While expanding, the EE department has proactively refocused its efforts on the quality of our work and how the English Editing department can benefit the company more broadly. We currently have approximately 140 full-time English Editors based across five offices worldwide, supplemented by over 700 freelance English editors.

Our Manchester office serves as the hub for the EE Department, with EE Managers situated there, except for Kurtis Jackson, who serves as the Head of EE and is located in our Basel office. Manchester EEs play a critical role in establishing and developing EE teams in our other offices, overseeing management and recruitment. The EE department plays a vital role in MDPI’s operations, as it is the department that touches every published paper. If this work interests you, I encourage you to explore our available EE positions, whether you are seeking full-time or freelance opportunities.

Testimonials

“MDPI provides an excellent service compared to any other previously used services. It delivers fast and high-quality results but at an affordable price.” – Ardha Apriyanto, University of Potsdam

“In my role as a professor, I consider that MDPI Author Services offer an excellent quality in the editing of Western academic writing while maintaining the required standards of clarity, precision and rigor. Additionally, delivery times are fast compared to other available services.” – Jesus Insuasti, University of Nariño

Read more:

Coming Together for Science

STM and Frankfurt Book Fair

Attending STM

MDPI has been a proud sponsor of the STM Conference for several years. The STM Conference is a dynamic event featuring interactive sessions, expert panellists, idea-sharing, and ample networking opportunities. On 16 October, the event kicked off with arrival drinks, sponsored by MDPI, followed by a welcoming dinner, providing a great chance to connect and network with industry professionals. The following day was filled with speakers, sessions, and further opportunities to connect. STM exemplifies the collaborative spirit of the scientific community, with session topics including achieving open, visible, and impactful research at scale; maintaining research integrity in a rapidly changing world; and exploring the impact of ever-evolving technology in the scholarly community.

Meeting with Web of Science

On a personal note, one of the highlights of STM was a candid and productive conversation with Nandita Quaderi, Editor-in-Chief and SVP at Web of Science. During our discussion, we talked about MDPI, Web of Science, the IJERPH delisting, and ways of moving forward. This open conversation aimed at fostering better collaboration for the future.

“We discussed ways to improve our communication and collaboration.”

I appreciated our frank discussion and felt that Nandita wholeheartedly supports open access. She also expressed her appreciation for the monthly CEO Letter, which she sees as a way to add personality to the MDPI brand and provide insight into the great work we do at MDPI. While we highlighted the positives, we also discussed ways to improve our communication and collaboration moving forward. This meeting alone made the trip worthwhile, and I hope Nandita doesn’t mind my sharing that she found our chat to be “the most honest and constructive discussion” she’s had with someone from MDPI in recent years.

75th Frankfurt Book Fair


Jelena Milojevic (Book Editor, MDPI), Jovana Dubajic (Book Editor, MDPI), Evan Escamilla (Project Manager, MDPI), Laura Wagner (Head of Books, MDPI), and Jenny Knowles (Commissioning Editor, MDPI), at the Frankfurt Book Fair in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

For the 75th time, the Frankfurter Buchmesse opened its doors in October to celebrate exciting stories and their authors. If you haven’t yet had the chance to visit the Frankfurt Book Fair, I highly recommend it. It’s the largest book fair in the world, attracting thousands of visitors from around the globe. This is the place to gain valuable industry insights from top-class publishing professionals, connect with publishers directly, and learn about the latest trends in publishing.

MDPI Books

Our Books team was also present at the Frankfurt Book Fair, networking and learning from various panels. Did you know that our MDPI Books department publishes OA Books?

The book publishing program includes monographs, book series, edited books and reprints of special issues and topical collections, among other book types.

If you have a book proposal you would like to discuss, please feel free to contact our Books team to understand the benefits and methods of publishing your next book with the OA model.

Closing Thoughts

MDPI Strategy Meeting

As the newly appointed CEO, this is my first year leading the MDPI Senior Management Strategy session. I saw it as an opportunity to explore what MDPI has the potential to become in the next five years. Guided by the vision of its founder and President, Dr. Shu-kun Lin, the company has accomplished remarkable feats over the past 27 years and currently holds the position as the world’s third-largest academic publisher, following Springer Nature and Elsevier.

Our primary objective is to build upon the milestones of the past decades and consolidate MDPI’s position as well-established publishing brand. The two-day meeting emphasized the importance of communicating MDPI’s values more actively via its brand and adopting a straightforward yet impactful approach to managing MDPI as a mature academic publisher.

“Our primary objective is to consolidate MDPI’s position as well-established publishing brand”

As the world’s number one open-access publisher, MDPI has long been a game-changer in the scholarly community, serving millions of authors. The challenge in being a trailblazer is the need to continuously improve and at the same time explore the next blue-ocean strategy, while also maintaining the smooth operation of the business. Our collection model, featuring guest-curated thematic topics in the form of Special Issues, has disrupted the industry. Other publishers closely study us and attempt to replicate our models. The future of this collection model is something we are actively addressing – while, of course, looking ahead to what comes next!

Stefan Tochev
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG

19 October 2023
Open Access Week 2023 – the Global Drive to Open Continues


MDPI has been a strong proponent of the open access publishing model right from the beginning. As one of the pioneering fully open access publishers, we firmly believe that unrestricted access to research findings forms the foundation for better transparency, efficiency, and quality control across all scientific disciplines.

In December 2022, we reached a significant milestone by surpassing one million articles published. That is one million articles freely available to all, to circulate and build upon!

Offering free and immediate access to scientific papers empowers scientists to examine, validate, replicate, and expand upon existing results. This not only helps prevent redundancy and optimizes how resources are used but also paves the way for innovative new approaches.

The International Open Access Week takes place from 23 to 29 October 2023, providing a unique opportunity to connect the global movement towards open sharing and open science with the progress of policy transformations at the local level.

Our goal, during Open Access Week as well as throughout the year, is to offer resources for educating people about the benefits of open access publishing. The MDPI Blog offers a wealth of information around open access and open science.

Promoting the values of accessibility, transparency, and collaboration

Open access publishing embodies the fundamental values of democratizing knowledge and fostering global accessibility. It aims to break down barriers that have traditionally limited access to scholarly work, ensuring that knowledge is available to all, regardless of their financial or institutional affiliations. 

Discounts are part of our commitment to ensuring there are diverse pathways to Open Access publishing for researchers worldwide. MDPI supports scientific communities in several different ways. 

One of the key strengths of open access publishing lies in its ability to facilitate interdisciplinary research. By removing paywalls and promoting the sharing of knowledge across disciplines, OA encourages collaboration and innovation. Researchers from diverse fields can access and build upon each other's work, fostering a holistic approach to addressing complex global challenges. 

Funders' policies are getting aligned with open science

Governments, institutions, and funding agencies have recognized the transformative potential of open access and have implemented policies to promote it. These policies often mandate that publicly funded research should be made openly accessible. Such initiatives have accelerated the growth of open access repositories and journals, reinforcing the commitment to open access principles. Check our spotlights on OA policies in the USEU and China

Open access publishing is continually evolving, with innovative and community-driven models and technologies shaping its future. Initiatives like "Plan S" and "cOAlition S" promote the adoption of OA publishing from the national funders’ perspective by requiring grantees to publish their research openly. A new policy announced by the US administration last year requires that, as of January 2026, all US federally funded research be made freely and immediately available after publication. 

Additionally, preprint servers such as MDPI's Preprints.org, which allow researchers to share their findings before formal peer review, have gained popularity, enhancing the speed at which new knowledge is disseminated. The rise of blockchain technology is also being explored to ensure transparency and authenticity in scholarly publishing. 

For more than twenty years, open access scholarly publishing has been revolutionizing academia by promoting the values of accessibility, transparency, and collaboration. Its support for interdisciplinary research, evolving policies, and innovative practices all contribute to its growing influence in the global research community. As open access continues to expand, it holds the potential to democratize knowledge, advance science, and drive positive societal change. 

MDPI is proud to be a leader in the transition to open access.

2 October 2023
MDPI Insights: The CEO's Letter #4 - MDPI Presence in China

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

Open Access in China

It is Saturday, 23 September, and I have just returned from an unforgettable 12-day trip to China, visiting our main offices in Beijing and Wuhan. In the wake of a packed and very enjoyable agenda of internal and external meetings, I would like to use this edition of the CEO Letter to showcase how MDPI supports the scholarly community in China.

Coincidentally, Jack McKenna, Communications Associate from MDPI’s corporate content team, has just released a blog article discussing China’s open access (OA) policy. It is a timely read, providing a concise overview of the development of the OA movement in China and reflecting on its future. I shall draw some content from Jack’s piece and use this edition of the CEO Letter to highlight the various ways in which MDPI is involved in this market. And it would be remiss of me not to include some pictures and highlights from my travels!

Open Access Policy in China

As per Jack’s post, in 2020, China became the world’s leading producer of research articles. Today, China is experiencing a “substantial growth rate in OA [Open Access] publication”. This growth is supported by the State’s commitment to research & development and its policy “requiring the promotion of open science”.

Over the past two decades, there have been gradual developments in China’s OA framework, with repositories and platforms being developed in a consistent manner. Currently, key institutions across China – including the National Science Library, the National Science and Technology Library, and the Natural Science Foundation of China – support OA. The State aims to establish consistent policies across government agencies – a framework for a more encompassing embrace of OA across institutions.

In China, the number of subscription-only articles decreased by nearly 30% over the 10-year period of 2011–2021, while gold OA increased by 22%. Between 2017 and 2020 alone, China published 800,921 academic papers in an OA format.

In 2023, as the leading publisher of academic research, China is pursuing “self-reliance”. Therefore, the State will be establishing consistent policies across government agencies, including those related to OA. Additionally, it will want to ensure that Chinese people can access the research that is supported by Chinese funding and produced by Chinese academics. For this reason, “Open Access is a matter of priority in China”.

MDPI Offices in China

 While the history of MDPI begins in Basel, Switzerland, the story of MDPI’s founder is very much rooted in China. Dr. Shu-kun Lin, Founder and President of MDPI, graduated with a BSc from Wuhan University in 1982. He also studied physical chemistry at the Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (1982–1986; MSc in 1985), and at the University of Louisville, USA (1987–1989). Dr. Lin completed his doctorate in organic chemistry at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH-Zürich) in 1992.


Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI) at MDPI’s Wuhan office.

In 2002, MDPI’s Basel headquarters moved to Matthäusstrasse 11, 4052 Basel, and Dr. Lin opened an editorial office in Qingdao, China, which launched the journal Marine Drugs in the following year. Below is a list of MDPI’s current offices in China and their respective dates of inauguration:

  • 2008: Beijing (Tongzhou, Haidian)
  • 2013: Wuhan (Hankou, Guanggu)
  • 2019: Tianjin
  • 2021: Dalian
  • 2021: Nanjing

Our Strength is in Our People

With over 6,000 MDPI staff, across 20 offices in 11 countries, MDPI is able to offer authors responsive and efficient round-the-clock support, enabling a rapid publication process.

In my experience, stakeholders are genuinely surprised when they realize the extent of our global operations. My response is to reiterate that our people are our strength. This is why we have fast and efficient processes and top-notch responsiveness. Our global presence ensures that your manuscript is constantly attended to, rather than sitting on someone’s desk. We prioritize our authors’ needs and act quickly to move things through the various stages of publication. MDPI is built on speed, convenience, and competence, which I believe are core pillars for success in any industry. We continually strive to improve our systems and processes on the basis of these core strengths. We literally have over 6,000 staff worldwide dedicated to serving your needs. It’s not magic: it’s people; it’s real.

Impactful Research

MDPI Awards

To support the academic community, and especially young researchers, and also to enhance communication among scientists, MDPI journals offer various awards in specific fields. We serve the scientific community by funding research to facilitate the development of sustainable global solutions through our annual World Sustainability Award and Emerging Sustainability Leader Award.

In 2022, MDPI made awards totalling over US$1 million in recognition and support of researchers worldwide.

Across our journal catalogue, we have granted over 2,000 awards to recognize and support researchers from all disciplines. Since 2016, these awards have served as a source of recognition, acknowledging the impact of research by heightening the influence of talented individuals. The award types mainly include the Young Investigator Award, the Best PhD Thesis Award, the Best Paper Award, and the Outstanding Reviewer Award.

To learn more about MDPI Awards and to find out which are currently available, please click here.

MDPI Awards to Scholars from China

Since 2021, there have been 23 Best Paper Awards granted to authors affiliated with Chinese institutions, identifying their papers as having high-quality scientific impact. A total of 45 Chinese scholars have received awards such as the Young Investigator Award, the Best PhD Thesis Award, the Outstanding Reviewer Award, and the Tu Youyou Award, among others. Prizes for these awards include MDPI grants for paid publications, totalling over CHF 70,000 for scholars affiliated with Chinese institutions.

MDPI’s Tu Youyou Award


Prof. Tu Youyou (left), Dr. Shu-Kun Lin (President, MDPI).

In 2015, Professor Tu Youyou was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine “for her discoveries concerning a novel therapy against Malaria.” In order to commemorate Professor Tu’s contributions to human health and to promote the passion and spirit conveyed by her experiences, MDPI in 2016 established the ‘Tu Youyou Award’, which runs biennially to recognize outstanding scholars dedicated to the research of natural products and medicinal chemistry.

The 2022 Tu Youyou Award was granted to Prof. Dr. Xiaoguang Lei of Peking University. Click here to access the interview with the winner.

2015 Nobel Prize for Medicine Awarded to Professor Youyou Tu

Professor Tu’s work was celebrated in a Special Issue from Molecules on the occasion of her 80th birthday. The Special Issue: 'Artemisinin (Qinghaosu): Commemorative Issue in Honor of Professor Youyou Tu on the Occasion of her 80th Anniversary” was created five years before she won the Nobel Prize, highlighting the visibility MDPI provides researchers and their work.

Highly Cited Articles by Chinese Scholars Published in MDPI

Click here to access the most cited MDPI papers published by scholars affiliated with Chinese institutions. This list presents the most influential research from the more than 287,000 MDPI papers published by Chinese scholars. With over 9 million total citations, I encourage you to maximize your visibility and impact by publishing with MDPI, the number one most cited open access publisher.

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Inside MDPI

Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI) with the Beijing Marketing team.

Marketing Department in China

During my visit to our offices in Beijing and Wuhan, I had the opportunity to meet with, and to present to, our local marketing teams. These teams are responsible for various journal-related and corporate promotional activities, including newsletters, conferences, seminars, author training, journal awards, content creation, digital marketing, and social media.

I was pleased by the ambition and curiosity of our marketing colleagues. They showed a strong desire to collaborate and acquire knowledge and tactics to effectively market and promote MDPI-journal-related activities. I presented some of the principles and objectives that we apply in the Corporate Marketing and Communications department, and used the opportunity to strengthen our collaborative communications across offices.

Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI) with the Wuhan Marketing team.

Coming Together for Science

Collaborations, Scholarships and Meetings

MDPI maintains partnerships with nearly 190 learned societies and over 800 institutions and consortia, helping to facilitate the transition to OA publishing. Our commitment to working with institutions is evident in China, where we have successfully established over 35 Institutional Open Access Programs (IOAP) with esteemed institutions such as the Tsinghua University, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, and Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

Our institutional partnerships, waiver programs, and article processing cost discounts create diverse pathways to OA publishing for researchers worldwide.

Scholarships in China

Since 2021, several MDPI journals (Sensors, Photonics, Coatings, Materials, Energies, and Journal of Fungi) have funded full scholarships for four Master’s and five Ph.D. projects in China. These scholarships align with Tianjin University, Wuhan University of Technology, Central South University, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the China University of Petroleum (Beijing).

Meeting with the Society of Chinese University Journals (CUJS)


Prof. Tieming Zhang (President of CUJS, centre) and MDPI colleagues at CUJS office.

I am pleased to have participated in some highly productive meetings during my visit to China, including one with the Society of Chinese University Journals (CUJS). The meeting involved Prof. Tieming Zhang (President of CUJS), Assoc. Prof. Xin Zhang (Vice President and Secretary General), and Dr. Fei Gao (Executive Member of CUJS). Alongside my colleagues Dr. Guoshi Liu, Dr. Giulia Stefenelli, and Anita Sun, I represented MDPI and held an open discussion to address any questions regarding OA and MDPI.

We discussed several methods for collaboration, including a workshop on the future of peer review, MDPI sponsoring a funding grant for early-career researchers, and transitioning journals from diamond to gold OA. I am thankful for the opportunity to have met our colleagues at CUJS in person and feel very confident about our future collaborations in support of OA publishing in China.

MDPI hosts free academic seminars, author training sessions, and academic conferences as part of its commitment to enrich and support the scholarly community. CUJS often stages academic events (e.g., conferences, editor training, and editor competitions), and I believe there are great opportunities for CUJS and MDPI to collaborate accordingly.

Meeting with National Science Library, Chinese Academy of Sciences (NSLC)


Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI), Dr. Giulia Stefenelli (Chair of Scientific Officers, MDPI), Anita Sun (PR Manager, MDPI) and Dr. Guoshi Liu (Managing Director, MDPI) at the National Science Library, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

We also visited the NSLC Director, Xiwen Liu, and colleagues Ying Jin, Zhesi Shen, and Sichao Tong. Following our introductions, we gave a presentation on the history and editorial process at MDPI, discussing specific details related to MDPI’s business and data. We highlighted the status of our  IOAP collaborations in China and the makeup of our author base, specifically in China, and drew attention to the fact that MDPI has published research by authors from every country in the world. We then discussed the design indicators, calculation methods and implementation purposes of the ‘Early Warning Journal List’ and how we can have open communication to provide any data regarding MDPI journals. I am pleased to report that we reached a consensus on future communications, and am grateful to NSLC for hosting us in their offices.

In-person meetings with stakeholders provide an invaluable opportunity to communicate what MDPI is about and the various ways in which we serve the scholarly community. While digital marketing and online communication are essential, they are no replacement for the understanding and trust that come about through in-person interactions.

The Numbers

As at September 2023, China holds the largest position in MDPI’s global market, ranking as the largest contributor to the total number of papers published by MDPI.

At this point in time, there were more than 847,000 China mainland scholars who have published with MDPI, 51 of whom are Section-Editors-in-Chief (SEiC) of MDPI journals, with seven serving as Editors-in-Chief (EiCs) for journals such as Air, Big Data and Cognitive Computing, Blockchains, Future, Nanoenergy Advances, and Targets.

Our growth and presence in China are a true testament to the service we provide to the scholarly community, and to the relationships we foster through collaborative activities. We look forward to continuing to support the growth of the scholarly community in China, providing a valuable and trusted experience with MDPI.

Closing Thoughts

Final Reflections on our MDPI Offices in Beijing and Wuhan


Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI), Dr. Constanze Schelhorn (Indexing Manager, MDPI), Jiale Shang (Admin, Tongzhou, MDPI) at Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing.

I spent approximately two weeks visiting some of our offices in China, and the first word that comes to mind when describing my experience is ‘hospitality.’ My colleagues and I were met with enthusiasm and delight at the airport by the Tongzhou Admin team (thank you, Jiale Shang, and thank you, Eric Wang, for keeping us organized on this trip!) and were taken care of with great attention. From hotels to transportation, dinners, and meetings, our stay was catered for perfectly.

Perhaps this is where MDPI’s focus on customers and service originates. At our core, we are a service company that provides a publishing platform for its authors. It’s therefore no surprise that authors consistently rate their experience with MDPI very highly.

95% of submitting authors rate their overall experience with the MDPI publication process as Excellent or Good (Springer Nature report 90%).

91% of submitting authors rate their overall experience with the MDPI peer review process as Excellent or Good.

Speed/Efficiency and Editorial Relationship are two key reasons underlying this high satisfaction score. ‘Editorial Relationship’ can be further explored, but in the past month, the most commonly noted aspects were the professionalism, kindness, availability, communicativeness, and personalized assistance provided by our editorial staff throughout the process. These attributes are at the core of our work across all our offices and continents.

Hospitality and Service

Just as our Chinese colleagues strove to keep us engaged by showing us the city sights (thank you, Thea Pan, and Jason Wu from the Wuhan Marketing team!) and sharing a variety of wonderful meals, our editorial staff are committed to serving our authors throughout their publishing journey. Our aim is to place the author at the centre of everything we do, eager to welcome our ‘guests’ and provide them with a pleasant publishing experience.

I asked my colleague Francis Wu (Senior Publisher, Wuhan office) where this hospitality originates. He responded that it is part of Chinese culture. I reflected long and deep on this answer. China is a vast country, and when visitors arrive, hosts want to ensure they feel welcomed and taken care of in order to maximize their time and visit. I can’t think of a better analogy for how I would want our authors to feel when they visit MDPI for their publishing needs. A company culture that prioritizes service, something that goes beyond products and productivity, and focuses on the overall experience. Over 6,000 people, across all MDPI offices, are ready, willing and able to go the extra mile for their colleagues and their customers. This is something I am truly proud of.

Stefan Tochev
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG

8 September 2023
Meet Us at the Aquaculture Europe 2023 (AE2023), 18–21 September 2023, Vienna, Austria


MDPI will attend Aquaculture Europe 2023 (AE2023), which will be held from 18 to 21 September 2023 in Vienna, Austria. The AE2023 parallel sessions will address the full scope of European aquaculture scientific disciplines and species and will comprise submitted oral and poster presentations. AE2023 will also feature an international trade exhibition, industry forum, student sessions, activities, satellite workshops, and updates on EU research.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

If you plan to attend this conference, please feel free to stop by our booth #158 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 https://www.aquaeas.org/.

6 September 2023
Recap of Awards Granted to Scholars in 2022


MDPI is committed to supporting the academic community, nurturing talent and advancing science. Awards are an important part of the research landscape and play a vital role in helping academics gain recognition, especially young researchers as they embark on new research avenues.

In 2022, our journals presented a total number of 394 Awards, including Travel Awards, Young Investigator Awards, Best PhD Thesis Awards, Best Paper Awards, and Outstanding Reviewer Awards, with several winners announced for some of the awards. The total prize sum amounted to just under 580,000 Swiss francs (CHF), or approximately 650,000 US dollars. Overall, more than 720 scholars were awarded.

The majority of the awards were dedicated to young researchers in relatively early stages of their careers. This encompassed 66 of the afore-mentioned Travel Awards, 60 Young Investigator Awards, supporting research projects and conference attendance, as well as 51 Best PhD Thesis Awards. Additionally, 113 Best Paper Awards were given by our journals. The selection committees were entrusted with identifying the most impactful and novel research and review articles published in their journal within a given year.

MDPI will continue its support and recognition for the academic community moving forward, sponsoring new awards across disciplines. To learn more about all the awardees and their research projects in your field of study, please visit the following pages:

To explore more MDPI awards, please click here.

30 August 2023
MDPI Insights: The CEO's Letter #3 - Sustainability and Co-opetition

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

Our Commitment to Sustainability

As a pioneer in academic open access publishing since 1996, MDPI has always been dedicated to facilitating scientific exchange across all disciplines. Our approach to open science is guided by principles such as Open Access (OA), Timeliness and Efficiency, Simplicity, High-Quality Service, Flexibility, and a commitment to Sustainability. This commitment involves preserving published papers for the long term and supporting the future of science through partnerships, sponsorships, and awards.

In this edition of the CEO Letter, I will delve into MDPI’s various sustainability initiatives. As a leader in OA publishing, we are able to provide the public with a significant amount of environment-related content at no cost.

MDPI and the Sustainable Development Goals (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. We also support authors from underrepresented communities by waiving publication charges for selected SDG-related papers. Detailed sustainability practices and supported publications are available in the report under each Goal page.

“More than 80% of MDPI articles and reviews published in 2022 relate to the Sustainable Development Goals.” [source: InCites, Accessed on 21.08.2023]

As at August 2023, MDPI boasts 14 journals dedicated to sustainability-related topics. Our first journal in this area, Sustainability, has published over 29,000 articles on the SDGs, accumulating over 240,000 citations (source: InCites, as at 1 January 2023). These journals serve as vital platforms for researchers to share insights and address environmental challenges. In addition:

MDPI journals specializing in sustainability-related topics:

  • 2009: Sustainability
  • 2012: Resources
  • 2013: Climate
  • 2014: Environments
  • 2016: Recycling
  • 2019: Clean Technologies
  • 2020: Sustainable Chemistry
  • 2021: Wind, Biomass, Conservation, Pollutants, Solar
  • 2022: Waste, Microplastics

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Impactful Research

Highly Cited Articles in Sustainability

In 2022, content published in Sustainability and indexed in Journal Citation Reports (JCR) received nearly 190,000 citations. This highlights the fact that Sustainability publishes highly cited research articles related to environmental sciences and SDG-related topics such as climate action.

We are pleased to share that Sustainability received a 2022 CiteScore of 5.8, marking a 16% increase from the 2021 metric. Specifically, the CiteScore positions Sustainability as follows: Q1 (27 out of 163) in the “Environmental Science (miscellaneous)” category, and Q1 (101 out of 779) in the “Geography Planning and Development” category. For additional journal statistics, please visit here.

“Sustainability received a 2022 CiteScore of 5.8”

While MDPI journals such as Climate and Atmosphere have a distinct focus on atmosphere pollution and its impact on climate processes, journals like Sustainability, Environments, Water, Remote Sensing, and IJERPH publish content related to climate change. These journals have published over 32,300 articles related to SDG 13: Climate Action.

Highly Cited Papers in Sustainability

Below are several highly cited papers published in Sustainability over the past three years. Citation metrics are current as at 15 August 2023.

1. “A Global Assessment: Can Renewable Energy Replace Fossil Fuels by 2050?
Authors: Jerry L. Holechek, Hatim M. E. Geli, Mohammed N. Sawalhah, and Raul Valdez
Sustainability 2022, 14(8), 4792; https://doi.org/10.3390/su14084792
Citations: Crossref (97), Scopus (91), Web of Science (82), Google Scholar (125)

This paper addresses one of the most significant challenges of climate change – achieving Net Zero Carbon by 2050. The meta-analysis suggests that while difficult, this transition is possible through the concerted application of pathways, lifestyle changes, and global cooperation.

2. “Anxiety and the Ecological Crisis: An Analysis of Eco-Anxiety and Climate Anxiety
Author: Panu Pihkala
Sustainability 2020, 12(19), 7836; https://doi.org/10.3390/su12197836
Citations: Crossref (144), Scopus (121), Web of Science (159), Google Scholar (382)

This paper has received substantial media attention, including coverage by The Guardian, BBC, Vice, and CNBC. An interview with Dr. Panu Pihkala, a leading interdisciplinary researcher on the topic, can be found on MDPI’s podcast: Insight Faster, Episode 1.

3. “Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture and Its Mitigation Strategies: A Review
Authors: Gurdeep Singh Malhi, Manpreet Kaur, and Prashant Kaushik
Sustainability 2021, 13(3), 1318; https://doi.org/10.3390/su13031318
Citations: Crossref (207), Scopus (221), Web of Science (186), Google Scholar (355)

This paper reviews literature on climate change, addressing its causes, future projections, impact on agriculture, including plant physiology, growth, productivity, pest infestation, and the economic implications of mitigation strategies.

4. Impacts of Plastic Pollution on Ecosystem Services, Sustainable Development Goals, and Need to Focus on Circular Economy and Policy Interventions
Authors: Rakesh Kumar, Anurag Verma, Arkajyoti Shome, Rama Sinha, Srishti Sinha, Prakash Kumar Jha, Ritesh Kumar, Pawan Kumar, Shubham, Shreyas Das, Prabhakar Sharma, and P. V. Vara Prasad
Sustainability 2021, 13(17), 9963; https://doi.org/10.3390/su13179963
Citations: Crossref (134), Scopus (136), Web of Science (113), Google Scholar (184)

This review aims to assess the adverse effects of plastic pollution on ecosystems, link the management of plastic with the SDGs, and propose policy measures using transdisciplinary approaches. Empowering communities to reduce plastic use is crucial. Addressing global plastic pollution is a priority.

Sustainability is an international, cross-disciplinary, open access journal that explores environmental, cultural, economic, and social sustainability of human beings. It provides a forward-looking platform for research on sustainability and sustainable development, and is published semi-monthly online by MDPI. Sustainability is affiliated with The Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC) and The International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB).

Read more:

Inside MDPI

President of Ireland Authors Editorial in MDPI Journal Sustainability

It’s a very special occasion when the president of a country takes the initiative to write an editorial for a journal. Michael D. Higgins, President of the Republic of Ireland, has contributed his insights to a forthcoming Special Issue in Sustainability:

This Special Issue, focusing on “making sustainable development happen” at grassroots levels, allows for perspectives from, and on, the major world faiths, exploring how challenges have been conceptualised and addressed, in addition to case studies of faith-based sustainability initiatives in practice.

The experience of faith institutions and communities in translating theological and moral commitments to sustainable development into action is now a topic we must examine with urgency; one on which I am so glad this Special Issue focuses.

As President of Ireland, I very much support this Special Issue of Sustainability. It is my great hope that the contents of the papers contained herein will assist in making sustainable development happen at grassroots levels across the world so that we can cooperate together, people of faith and of none, to ensure a just, inclusive and sustainable future for all on our fragile planet.

Read the completed editorial here:

Special Issue “Faith and Sustainable Development: Exploring Practice, Progress and Challenges among Faith Communities and Institutions”: Foreword by the President of Ireland
Author: Michael D. Higgins
Sustainability 2023, 15(12), 9683; https://doi.org/10.3390/su15129683

Coming Together for Science

The World Sustainability Forum 2023

The World Sustainability Forum (WSF) is a biennial MDPI event focused on sustainability. WSF 2023 marks the tenth anniversary of the conference series, taking place on 14 September. For the first time, the event will be hosted as a 24-hour conference across three locations – Singapore, Basel in Switzerland, and Toronto in Canada – alongside virtual streaming.

This unique format allows us to span three time zones, providing live coverage of critical sustainability-related topics throughout the day:

  • The Singapore Hub, chaired by Professor Horn Mun Cheah and Associate Professor Renee Tan, will explore “Sustainability for Social and Community Impact”.
  • The Basel Hub, chaired by Prof. Dr. Anet Režek Jambrak and Dr. Lela Mélon, will delve into “Sustainability in the industry, and at university and corporate settings”.
  • The Toronto Hub, led by Dr. Umberto Berardi, will discuss “The Sustainable Built Environment”.

MDPI Sustainability Foundation: Recognizing Excellence in Sustainability Research

The MDPI Sustainability Foundation supports researchers through two sustainability-focused awards:

  1. The World Sustainability Award, amounting to USD 100,000, is given to senior researchers.
  2. The Emerging Sustainability Leader Award, valued at USD 20,000, sponsored by the journal Sustainability, is presented to early-career researchers.

The winners of the Sustainability Foundation will be formally awarded during the WSF2023 on 14 September. Interviews with the award winners and finalists are available below.

2023 World Sustainability Award Winners

  1. Professor Michael R. Templeton
  2. Professor Tom Lyon
  3. Dr Krithi K. Karanth

Interviews with 2023 Emerging Sustainability Leader Award Finalists

  • Dr. Bahareh Kamranzad
  • Dr. Youjin Kim
  • Dr. Julia Lohmann

As a hybrid event, WSF23 provides scholars with the option to attend in person at one of the conference sites or, for a more sustainable approach, virtually. All sessions will be recorded and archived for future access. Registration is open until 3 September 2023, with in-person and virtual tickets available here.

Read more:

Closing Thoughts

“Co-opetition”: Collaboration Plus Healthy Competition – A Visit to Elsevier

I firmly believe in fostering collaboration and at the same time promoting healthy competition within the academic publishing industry. The market offers ample room for publishers and related companies to provide valuable services and products that enrich the academic community. While MDPI is recognized for its efficient and streamlined processes –thanks to our over 6,000 colleagues, in-house tools, and initiatives that support the author journey – our ethos has always involved learning from and collaborating with other organizations.

MDPI’s Interaction with Elsevier

In January 2023, I had a brief conversation with Judy Verses, President of Global Academic and Government Markets at Elsevier, following her participation in a panel discussion at the Academic Publishers Europe event in Berlin. One of the highlights for me was Judy’s insight into the impact of research, particularly her emphasis on the role of collaboration, including policy and showing the impact of research to influence on funding decisions.

“Such collaborations drive forward-looking strategies to elevate our support for the scholarly community”

Judy and I resumed our discussion in August, when I visited Elsevier's office to review current projects, such as our recent agreement with Science Direct and the continued indexing of MDPI journals in Scopus (indexing database owned by Elsevier). We also explored possible opportunities for the future, including a potential collaboration to expand MDPI’s Scilit data infrastructure. This endeavour aims to aggregate and provide access to scholarly metadata encompassing journal articles, conference papers, books, preprints, and more. While these discussions are ongoing, the underlying principle remains that such collaborations drive forward-looking strategies to elevate our services and support for the scholarly community.

It was great that Judy and I acknowledged the merits of 'co-opetition,' a concept based of the belief that fostering cooperation alongside healthy competition can lead to shared advancements for both individual companies and the industry at large.

‘Fully OA’ Organizations Dedicated to Open Access

MDPI proudly aligns with the ‘Fully OA’ group, a collaborative initiative comprising nine organizations dedicated to Open Access. Our monthly meetings, including an OASPA representative, serve as platforms to share non-confidential information, resources, and projects. These gatherings also facilitate discussions on topics relevant to fully OA organizations. Occasionally, joint actions spring from these interactions, such as collaborative blog posts on pertinent subjects and joint statements, such as a recent response to the House Appropriations Committee.

This display of cooperation among competing entities forms a strategic alliance focused on nurturing the best interests of the OA publishing model.

As I wrap up this third edition of the CEO Letter, I encourage you to seize opportunities for collaboration and contribute to advancing our shared academic culture. As the African proverb has it, “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.”

Stefan Tochev
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG

23 August 2023
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering | Top 15 Editor’s Choice Articles in 2022

1. “Technological Potential Analysis and Vacant Technology Forecasting in Properties and Composition of Low-Sulfur Marine Fuel Oil (VLSFO and ULSFO) Bunkered in Key World Ports”
by Mikhail A. Ershov, Vsevolod D. Savelenko, Alisa E. Makhmudova, Ekaterina S. Rekhletskaya, Ulyana A. Makhova, Vladimir M. Kapustin, Daria Y. Mukhina and Tamer M. M. Abdellatief
Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(12), 1828; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10121828 
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/12/1828

2. “Definition of an Artificial Reef Unit through Hydrodynamic and Structural (CFD and FEM) Models—Application to the Ares-Betanzos Estuary”
by María Isabel Lamas Galdo, María Jesús Rodríguez Guerreiro, Javier Lamas Vigo, Ismael Ameneiros Rodriguez, Ricardo Veira Lorenzo, Juan Carlos Carral Couce and Luis Carral Couce
Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(2), 230; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10020230
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/2/230

3. “Alternative Power Options for Improvement of the Environmental Friendliness of Fishing Trawlers”
by Marija Koričan, Maja Perčić, Nikola Vladimir, Neven Alujević and Ailong Fan
Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(12), 1882; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10121882 
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/12/1882

4. “Beachrock Formation Mechanism Using Multiproxy Experimental Data from Natural and Artificial Beachrocks: Insights for a Potential Soft Engineering Method”
by Giannis Saitis, Anna Karkani, Eleni Koutsopoulou, Konstantinos Tsanakas, Satoru Kawasaki and Niki Evelpidou
Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(1), 87; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10010087 
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/1/87

5. “Environmental Impact on Harmful Species Pseudo-nitzschia spp. and Phaeocystis globosa Phenology and Niche”
by Stéphane Karasiewicz and Alain Lefebvre
Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(2), 174; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10020174 
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/2/174

6. “Operational Modeling of North Aegean Oil Spills Forced by Real-Time Met-Ocean Forecasts”
by Panagiota Keramea, Nikolaos Kokkos, Georgios D. Gikas and Georgios Sylaios
Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(3), 411; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10030411 
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/3/411

7. “The Impact of Marine Engine Component Failures upon an Explosion in the Starting Air Manifold”
by Leszek Chybowski, Daniel Wiaterek and Andrzej Jakubowski
Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(12), 1850; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10121850 
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/12/1850

8. “The Black Sea Physics Analysis and Forecasting System within the Framework of the Copernicus Marine Service”
by Stefania A. Ciliberti, Eric Jansen, Giovanni Coppini, Elisaveta Peneva, Diana Azevedo, Salvatore Causio, Laura Stefanizzi, Sergio Creti’, Rita Lecci, Leonardo Lima et al.
Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(1), 48; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10010048 
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/1/48

9. “Late Quaternary Marine Terraces and Tectonic Uplift Rates of the Broader Neapolis Area (SE Peloponnese, Greece)”
by Efthimios Karymbalis, Konstantinos Tsanakas, Ioannis Tsodoulos, Kalliopi Gaki-Papanastassiou, Dimitrios Papanastassiou, Dimitrios-Vasileios Batzakis and Konstantinos Stamoulis.
Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(1), 99; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10010099 
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/1/99

10. “Multi-Objective Optimization of a Hydrogen Hub for the Decarbonization of a Port Industrial Area”
by Davide Pivetta, Chiara Dall’Armi and Rodolfo Taccani
Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(2), 231; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10020231 
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/2/231

11. “Automated Tethered Profiler for Hydrophysical and Bio-Optical Measurements in the Black Sea Carbon Observational Site”
by Alexander G. Ostrovskii, Mikhail V. Emelianov, Oleg Y. Kochetov, Vyacheslav V. Kremenetskiy, Dmitry A. Shvoev, Sergey V. Volkov, Andrey G. Zatsepin, Nikolai M. Korovchinsky, Vladimir M. Olshanskiy and Alexander V. Olchev
Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(3), 322; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10030322 
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/3/322

12. “CFD Study on the Influence of Exostructure Elements on the Resistance of a Submarine”
by Inno Gatin, Juvel Čokić, Darjan Romić and Joško Parunov
Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(10), 1542; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10101542 
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/10/1542

13. “Comparative Assessment and Parametric Optimisation of Large Marine Two-Stroke Engines with Exhaust Gas Recirculation and Alternative Turbocharging Systems”
by Daoyi Lu, Gerasimos Theotokatos, Jundong Zhang, Hong Zeng and Keying Cui
Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(3), 351; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10030351 
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/3/351

14. “Coastal Vulnerability Assessment for Future Sea Level Rise and a Comparative Study of Two Pocket Beaches in Seasonal Scale, Ios Island, Cyclades, Greece”
by Apostolia Komi, Alexandros Petropoulos, Niki Evelpidou, Serafeim Poulos and Vasilios Kapsimalis
Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(11), 1673; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10111673 
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/11/1673

15. “Shoaling Wave Shape Estimates from Field Observations and Derived Bedload Sediment Rates”
by Tarandeep S. Kalra, Steve E. Suttles, Christopher R. Sherwood, John C. Warner, Alfredo L. Aretxabaleta and Gibson R. Leavitt
Mar. Sci. Eng. 2022, 10(2), 223; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10020223 
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/2/223

16 August 2023
MDPI’s 2022 Young Investigator Awards in Engineering—Winners Announced


MDPI’s Young Investigator Awards recognize promising junior researchers, acknowledge their contributions, and enhance communication among scientists. We are proud to present the winners for the year 2022 in the engineering category. The winners were selected by the journals’ Award Evaluation Committee.

We warmly congratulate the following young investigators for their outstanding contributions. MDPI will continue to provide support and recognition to the academic community.

Actuators:

  • Yi Zhang, University of Electronic Science and Technology, China

Batteries:

  • Lin Ma, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA

Biosensors:

  • Stefano Cinti, University of Naples Federico II, Italy

Buildings:

  • Umberto Berardi, Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada
  • Benedetto Nastasi, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy

JMSE:

  • Do Kyun Kim, Seoul National University, Republic of Korea

Machines:

  • Fernando Bento, University of Beira Interior, Portugal
  • Goshtasp Cheraghian, Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany
  • Roman Mykhailyshyn, The University of Texas at Austin, USA

Micromachines:

  • Pingan Zhu, City University of Hong Kong, China

Processes:

  • Viknesh Andiappan, the Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus, Malaysia

Sensors:

  • Wenzhuo Wu, Purdue University, USA

About MDPI Awards:

In order to reward the academic community, especially young researchers and enhance communication among scientists, MDPI journals regularly offer various awards to researchers in specific fields. These awards, serving as a source of inspiration and recognition, help raise the influence of talented individuals who have been credited with outstanding achievements and are making a significant contribution to the advancement of their fields.

To explore more MDPI awards, please click here.

16 August 2023
MDPI’s 2022 Travel Awards in Engineering—Winners Announced


We are proud to recognize the winners of MDPI’s 2022 Travel Awards in the engineering category for their outstanding presentations.

MDPI journals regularly offer travel awards to encourage junior scientists to present their latest research at academic conferences in specific fields, which helps to increase their influence.

The winners mentioned below were carefully selected by the journal editors based on an outline of their research and the work to be presented at an academic conference.

We would like to warmly congratulate the winners of the 2022 Travel Awards and wish them the greatest success with their future research endeavors. MDPI will continue to enhance communication among scientists.

Biosensors:

  • Dmitry Kireev, University of Texas at Austin, USA

Buildings:

  • Danilo D’Angela, University of Naples Federico II, Italy

JMMP:

  • Jungsub Kim, Texas A&M University, USA

About MDPI Awards:

In order to reward the academic community, especially young researchers and enhance communication among scientists, MDPI journals regularly offer various awards to researchers in specific fields. These awards, serving as a source of inspiration and recognition, help raise the influence of talented individuals who have been credited with outstanding achievements and are making a significant contribution to the advancement of their fields.

To explore more MDPI awards, please click here.

16 August 2023
MDPI’s 2022 Outstanding Reviewer Awards in Engineering—Winners Announced


In order to acknowledge our reviewers, who demonstrate diligence, professionalism, and timeliness when generously dedicating their time to reviewing papers, MDPI journals regularly offer outstanding reviewer awards to scholars who participate in the peer review process.

We are proud to recognize the winners for the year 2022 in the engineering category for their outstanding contributions by presenting them with an Outstanding Reviewer Award.

We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all of the winners on their achievements. MDPI will continue to provide support and recognition to the academic community.

Actuators:

  • Chongjing Cao, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT), China

Applied Sciences:

  • Roman Mykhailyshyn, University of Texas at Austin, USA
  • Chiranjibi Sitaula, Monash University, Australia
  • Davide Forcellini, 1University of Auckland, New Zealand; 2University of San Marino, San Marino
  • Giuseppe Ciaburro, Università degli Studi della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Italy
  • Yang Song, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway
  • Xiaoming Liu, Beijing Institute of Technology, China

Biosensors:

  • Carlos Torres-Torres, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico

Buildings:

  • Paolo Blecich, University of Rijeka, Croatia
  • Łukasz Ścislo, Cracow University of Technology, Poland

Fluids:

  • Giorgio Sonnino, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Belgium
  • Luiz Antonio Alcântara Pereira, Federal University of Itajubá (UNIFEI), Brazil

JMSE:

  • Cagatay Iris, University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
  • Chiemela Victor Amaechi, Lancaster University, United Kingdom
  • Denis Istrati, University of Nevada, USA
  • Mai The Vu, Sejong University, Korea
  • Mina Tadros, University of Lisbon, Portugal

Machines:

  • Chao Fu, Northwestern Polytechnical University, China
  • Eduardo Suárez, Universidade de Vigo, Spain
  • Jordi-Roger Riba, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Spain

Processes:

  • Catalin Ianasi, Institute of Chemistry “Coriolan Dragulescu”, Romania
  • Daniel Ferrández, Polytechnic University of Madrid, Spain
  • Kamil Krzysztof Roman, Institute of Technology and Life Sciences in Warsaw, Poland
  • Marcin Dębowski, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland
  • Mariusz Szymanek, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland

Sensors:

  • Agustin L. Herrera-May, Universidad Veracruzana, Mexico
  • Chiachung Chen, National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan
  • Jae-Myung Ryu, Kumoh National Institute of Technology, Republic of Korea
  • Sebastian Głowiński, Koszalin Technical University, Poland
  • Wei Zhou, University of Waterloo, Canada

About MDPI Awards:

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16 August 2023
MDPI’s 2022 Best PhD Thesis Awards in Engineering—Winners Announced


MDPI’s Best PhD Thesis Awards are presented to recognize the young scholars who are judged to have completed the most outstanding PhD thesis in their field of research and to encourage them to continue their excellent work and further contributions to their field.

We would like to warmly congratulate the winners of the 2022 Best PhD Thesis Awards and wish them success with their future research endeavors. MDPI will continue to enhance communication among scientists.

JMSE:

  • “Mathematical Modelling of Wave-Induced Motions and Loads on Moored Offshore Structures”
    by Changqing Jiang, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany

Machines:

  • “Experimental Characterization of Frictional Hysteresis for Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis of Jointed Structures”
    by Alfredo Fantetti, Imperial College London, UK

Processes:

  • “Sustainable Cultivation of Microalgae Biomass for Bioenergy Production”
    by Angela Paul Peter, Xiamen University Malaysia, Malaysia

Sensors:

  • “Studying Protein Function with Fluorescent Nanoantennas”
    by Scott G. Harroun, Université de Montréal, Canada

About MDPI Awards:

In order to reward the academic community, especially young researchers and enhance communication among scientists, MDPI journals regularly offer various awards to researchers in specific fields. These awards, serving as a source of inspiration and recognition, help raise the influence of talented individuals who have been credited with outstanding achievements and are making a significant contribution to the advancement of their fields.

To explore more MDPI awards, please click here.