Announcements

27 April 2025
Journal of Personalized Medicine | Highly Viewed Papers in 2024 and Hot Topic Special Issues in the “Methodology, Drug and Device Discovery” Section


We are delighted to share some highly viewed papers in the “Methodology, Drug and Device Discovery” Section that were published in the Journal of Personalized Medicine (JPM, ISSN: 2075-4426) in 2024. In addition, we would like to advertise some Special Issues in this Section that are currently open for submission and may be of interest to you.

The following is a list of highly viewed articles that were published in the “Methodology, Drug and Device Discovery” Section in 2024.

1. “Opioids in Treatment of Refractory Dyspnea in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Yes, No or Maybe”
by Ruxandra-Mioara Rajnoveanu, Antonia Harangus, Doina Adina Todea, Milena Adina Man, Corina Eugenia Budin and Armand-Gabriel Rajnoveanu
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(3), 318; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14030318
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/14/3/318
Article views: 6580+

2. “Emerging Applications of Nanoparticles in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Breast Cancer”
by Josephine B. Oehler, Weranga Rajapaksha and Hugo Albrecht
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(7), 723; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14070723
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/14/7/723
Article views: 6220+

3. “Early Detection of Mental Health Crises through Artificial-Intelligence-Powered Social Media Analysis: A Prospective Observational Study”
by Masab A. Mansoor and Kashif H. Ansari
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(9), 958; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14090958
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/14/9/958
Article views: 5930+

4. “Inhibitors of Immune Checkpoints: Small Molecule- and Peptide-Based Approaches”
by Natalie Fuchs, Longfei Zhang, Laura Calvo-Barreiro, Katarzyna Kuncewicz and Moustafa Gabr
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(1), 68; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14010068
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/14/1/68
Article views: 5380+

5. “Digital Anti-Aging Healthcare: An Overview of the Applications of Digital Technologies in Diet Management”
by Tagne Poupi Theodore Armand, Hee-Cheol Kim and Jung-In Kim
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(3), 254; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14030254
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/14/3/254
Article views: 4580+

6. “Personalized Diabetes Management with Digital Twins: A Patient-Centric Knowledge Graph Approach”
by Fatemeh Sarani Rad, Rasha Hendawi, Xinyi Yang and Juan Li
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(4), 359; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14040359
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/14/4/359
Article views: 4500+

Special Issues:

Personalized Medicine in Orthopaedics, 2nd Edition
Guest Editors: Dr. Arne Kienzle and Dr. Henrik Bäcker
Submission deadline: 30 August 2025
Viewed by 11690
Update on Robotic Gastrointestinal Surgery, 2nd Edition
Guest Editor: Dr. Marco Milone
Submission deadline: 10 August 2025
Viewed by 10870
Ehealth, Telemedicine, and AI in the Precision Medicine Era
Guest Editor: Dr. Mirella Veras
Submission deadline: 20 November 2025
Viewed by 10040
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): From Diagnosis and Comorbidities to Personalized Management and Palliative Care
Guest Editors: Dr. Ruxandra Mioara Râjnoveanu and Dr. Prof. Dr. Florin Mihaltan
Submission deadline: 10 November 2025
Viewed by 8980

You are invited to view the listed articles and submit relevant papers to JPM at the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jpm.

JPM Editorial Office

27 April 2025
Meet Us at the 2025 Annual Congress of the European Association for Cancer Research (EACR 2025), 16–19 June 2025, Lisbon, Portugal


The 2025 Annual Congress of the European Association for Cancer Research (EACR 2025) is a four-day congress dedicated to basic, preclinical, and translational cancer research across a wide breadth of topics. The conference will highlight the latest research and bring together members of the cancer research community to stimulate innovation and build knowledge, connections, and collaborations.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:

If you are planning to attend the above conference, please feel free to start an online conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person at booth #86 and answering any questions that you may have.

For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://2025.eacr.org.

27 April 2025
Journal of Personalized Medicine | Highly Viewed Papers in 2024 and Hot Topic Special Issues in the “Pharmacogenetics” Section


We are delighted to share some of the highly viewed papers from the “Pharmacogenetics” Section that were published in the Journal of Personalized Medicine (JPM, ISSN: 2075-4426) in 2024. We would also like to take this opportunity to advertise some Special Issues in this Section that are currently open for submission and might be of interest to you.

The following is a list of highly viewed articles that were published in the “Pharmacogenetics” Section in 2024.

1. “Digital Twins’ Advancements and Applications in Healthcare, Towards Precision Medicine”
by Konstantinos Papachristou, Paraskevi F. Katsakiori, Panagiotis Papadimitroulas, Lidia Strigari and George C. Kagadis
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(11), 1101; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14111101
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/14/11/1101
Article views: 4500+

2. “Genetic Factors Contributing to the Pathogenesis of Essential Hypertension in Two African Populations”
by Kusha Kalideen, Brian Rayner and Raj Ramesar
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(3), 323; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14030323
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/14/3/323
Article views: 2390+

3. “The Genetics behind Sulfation: Impact on Airway Remodeling”
by Charikleia Ntenti, Eleni Papakonstantinou, Liana Fidani, Daiana Stolz and Antonis Goulas
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(3), 248; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14030248
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/14/3/248
Article views: 1940+

4. “Genomic and Transcriptomic Analysis of a Patient with Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer and Therapy-Induced Focal Nodular Hyperplasia: A Case Report”
by Mary O’Reilly, Aleksandar Krstic, Luis F. Iglesias-Martinez, Éanna J. Ryan, Bruce Moran, Des Winter, Kieran Sheahan, Ray McDermott and Walter Kolch
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(6), 639; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14060639
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/14/6/639
Article views: 1850+

5. “ATP-Binding Cassette Transporter of Clinical Significance: Sideroblastic Anemia”
by John O. Ogunbileje, Neil Harris, Tung Wynn, Reema Kashif, Brian Stover and Bremansu Osa-Andrews
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(6), 636; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14060636
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/14/6/636
Article views: 1850+

6. “Normalising the Implementation of Pharmacogenomic (PGx) Testing in Adult Mental Health Settings: A Theory-Based Systematic Review”
by Adam Jameson, Justine Tomlinson, Kristina Medlinskiene, Dane Howard, Imran Saeed, Jaspreet Sohal, Caroline Dalton, Gurdeep S. Sagoo, Alastair Cardno, Greg C. Bristow et al.
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(10), 1032; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14101032
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/14/10/1032
Article views: 1640+

7. “A Genome-Wide Association Study of Oxypurinol Concentrations in Patients Treated with Allopurinol”
by Maxime Meloche, Marc-Olivier Pilon, Sylvie Provost, Grégoire Leclair, Essaïd Oussaïd, Isabelle St-Jean, Martin Jutras, Marie-Josée Gaulin, Louis-Philippe Lemieux Perreault, Diane Valois et al.
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(6), 649; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14060649
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/14/6/649
Article views: 1520+

8. “Investigation of Machine and Deep Learning Techniques to Detect HPV Status”
by Efstathia Petrou, Konstantinos Chatzipapas, Panagiotis Papadimitroulas, Gustavo Andrade-Miranda, Paraskevi F. Katsakiori, Nikolaos D. Papathanasiou, Dimitris Visvikis and George C. Kagadis
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(7), 737; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14070737
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/14/7/737
Article views: 1200+

Special Issues:

Pharmacogenomics and Hypertension: Problems and Prospects
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Brian L. Rayner and Prof. Dr. Collet Dandara
Submission deadline: 25 July 2025
Viewed by 3930
Artificial Intelligence and Computational Approaches for Clinical Pharmacology and Drug Development
Guest Editors: Dr. Paraskevi F. Katsakiori and Dr. Panagiotis Papadimitroulas
Submission deadline: 25 December 2025
Viewed by 1630

You are invited to view the listed articles and submit relevant papers to JPM via the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jpm.

JPM Editorial Office

24 April 2025
World Immunization Week—“Immunization for All Is Humanly Possible”, 24–30 April 2025


World Immunization Week, celebrated annually during the last week of April, is a global health awareness initiative highlighting the critical role of vaccines in protecting people of all ages against vaccine-preventable diseases.

On this momentous occasion, we are thrilled to present a thoughtfully selected compilation of articles and Special Issues that focus on the pioneering research and cutting-edge strategies in immunology and vaccination. We encourage readers to delve into these scholarly contributions and stand with us in our commitment to preserving and enhancing global immunization health.

Join us as we explore the latest findings and innovative methods that are shaping the future of immunization. Together, we can strive towards a world where every individual has access to the life-saving benefits of vaccines.

We hope that the established journals in the fields of biology life sciences and medicine and pharmacology at MDPI will provide a communication platform for innovative ideas regarding prevention and treatment.

Biology & Life Sciences

Medicine & Pharmacology

 

Engineering

Lifestyle and Biochemical Parameters That May Hamper Immune Responses in Pediatric Patients After Immunization with the BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine
by Anthie Damianaki, Antonios Marmarinos, Margaritis Avgeris, Dimitrios Gourgiotis, Elpis-Athina Vlachopapadopoulou, Marietta Charakida, Maria Tsolia and Lydia Kossiva
Diseases 202513(3), 78; https://doi.org/10.3390/diseases13030078

Evaluating the Potential of Herbal Extracts as Treatment in Immune Thrombocytopenia: A Review of Evidence and Limitations
by Russell W. Wiggins, Jihoo Woo, John Nicholas Cauba and Shizue Mito
Appl. Biosci. 20254(1), 1; https://doi.org/10.3390/applbiosci4010001

Immunotherapeutic Strategies for the Treatment of Glioblastoma: Current Challenges and Future Perspectives
by Ilaria Salvato and Antonio Marchini
Cancers 202416(7), 1276; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16071276

Unveiling Extramedullary Hematopoiesis: A Case Report Highlighting the Causes, Symptoms, and Management Strategies
by Konstantinos Manganas, Aikaterini Xydaki, Angeliki Kotsiafti, Olympia Papakonstantinou and Sophia Delicou
Thalass. Rep. 202414(2), 26-32; https://doi.org/10.3390/thalassrep14020004

Inhibitors of Immune Checkpoints: Small Molecule- and Peptide-Based Approaches
by Natalie Fuchs, Longfei Zhang, Laura Calvo-Barreiro, Katarzyna Kuncewicz and Moustafa Gabr
J. Pers. Med. 202414(1), 68; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14010068

Vaccine-Induced Immune Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia: Clinicopathologic Features and New Perspectives on Anti-PF4 Antibody-Mediated Disorders
by Yi Zhang, Anna-Lise Bissola, Jared Treverton, Michael Hack, Mark Lychacz, Sarah Kwok, Addi Arnold and Ishac Nazy
J. Clin. Med. 202413(4), 1012; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13041012

Immune Response to Respiratory Viral Infections
by Antonella Gambadauro, Francesca Galletta, Alessandra Li Pomi, Sara Manti and Giovanni Piedimonte
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 202425(11), 6178; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25116178

Neutrophil Extracellular DNA Traps in Response to Infection or Inflammation, and the Roles of Platelet Interactions
by William A. Chen and Danilo S. Boskovic
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 202425(5), 3025; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25053025

Host Immune Regulation in Implant-Associated Infection (IAI): What Does the Current Evidence Provide Us to Prevent or Treat IAI?
by Zulipikaer Maimaiti, Zhuo Li, Chi Xu, Jun Fu, Li-Bo Hao, Ji-Ying Chen and Wei Chai
Bioengineering 202310(3), 356; https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering10030356

Airborne Pollen Calendar of Toluca City, Mexico
by Maria Cid del Prado, Osvaldo Zarco-Cid del Prado, Hilda Adriana Guerrero-Parra and Karla Elisa Juárez Contreras
Aerobiology 20231(1), 54-69; https://doi.org/10.3390/aerobiology1010005

Innovative Therapies and Management of Complications in Hemoglobinopathies Peptide-Based Vaccines: An Efficient Alternative to Combat Infectious Diseases and Drug Resistance
Immunotherapy in the Management of Hematologic Malignancy Feature Review for Applied Biosciences
Advances in Transfusion Medicine and Immunological Research Advancements in Artificial Intelligence for Bioaerosol Detection, Characterization, and Modeling

7 April 2025
World Health Day—“Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures”, 7 April 2025


World Health Day aims to draw global attention to pressing health challenges, reinforcing our commitment to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 3—ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all.

This year’s theme, “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures” highlights the importance of maternal and infant health. Current estimates show that a woman dies every two minutes from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth. Urgent action is needed to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths and to prioritize women’s long-term health and well-being.

To provide high-quality care before, during, and after childbirth, we must engage in critical discussions and foster collaboration among researchers, policymakers, and healthcare professionals. Health systems must evolve to address the full spectrum of maternal and newborn health issues—from obstetric complications to mental health conditions, noncommunicable diseases, and family planning.

In recognition of World Health Day 2025, we invite you to explore a curated selection of articles, journals, and Special Issues spanning multiple disciplines. These resources offer valuable insights into the complexities of maternal and infant health and outline actionable steps toward lasting, positive change.

Together, we can build a world where every mother and child have the opportunity for a healthy, hopeful future.

Medicine & Pharmacology

Public Health & Healthcare

Biology & Life Sciences

Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities

Maternal Health
Relationship Between Plasma Acid Sphingomyelinase and Alteration in Taste and Smell as Indicator of Long COVID in Pregnant Women
by Federico Fiorani, Giulia Moretti, Laura Cerquiglini, Chiara Gizzi, Giulia Gizzi, Paola Signorelli, Samuela Cataldi, Tommaso Beccari, Elisa Delvecchio, Claudia Mazzeschi et al.
Reports 2024, 7(4), 104; https://doi.org/10.3390/reports7040104
  
Pregnant Women’s Perception of Gestational Anemia and Iron Supplements in Oman
by Zalikha Khamis Al-Marzouqi, Nawal Said Alsereahi and Safiya Khalfan Al Maqbali
J. Oman Med. Assoc. 2024, 1(1), 10–22; https://doi.org/10.3390/joma1010003

The Sri Lanka Mother and Newborn Growth (S-MaNGro) Cohort: Protocol of a Nationwide Prospective Study
by Malshani Lakshika Pathirathna, Megumi Haruna, Satoshi Sasaki, Kaori Yonezawa, Yuriko Usui and Yasuhiro Hagiwara
Methods Protoc. 2024, 7(4), 61; https://doi.org/10.3390/mps7040061

Gestational Trophoblastic Disease: Complete versus Partial Hydatidiform Moles
by Jeffrey Gonzalez, Meagan Popp, Stephanie Ocejo, Alvaro Abreu, Hisham F. Bahmad and Robert Poppiti
Diseases 2024, 12(7), 159; https://doi.org/10.3390/diseases12070159

Evaluating Thromboprophylaxis Strategies for High-Risk Pregnancy: A Current Perspective
by Lucia Stančiaková, Kristína Brisudová, Ingrid Škorňová, Tomáš Bolek, Matej Samoš, Kamil Biringer, Ján Staško and Juraj Sokol
Pharmaceuticals 2024, 17(6), 773; https://doi.org/10.3390/ph17060773

Caring for Pregnant Patients with Cancer: A Framework for Ethical and Patient-Centred Care
by Alma Linkeviciute, Rita Canario, Fedro Alessandro Peccatori and Kris Dierickx
Cancers 2024, 16(2), 455; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16020455

Histopathological Clues of Enhanced Inflammation in the Placental Tissue of Women with Chronic Venous Disease in Lower Limbs during Pregnancy
by María Asunción Sánchez-Gil, Oscar Fraile-Martinez, Cielo García-Montero, María Del Val Toledo, Luis G. Guijarro, Juan A. De León-Luis, Coral Bravo, Raúl Díaz-Pedrero, Laura López-Gonzalez, Miguel A. Saez et al.
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(1), 87; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14010087

Challenges Related to Acquisition of Physiological Data for Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic (PBPK) Models in Postpartum, Lactating Women and Breastfed Infants—A Contribution from the ConcePTION Project
by Martje Van Neste, Annick Bogaerts, Nina Nauwelaerts, Julia Macente, Anne Smits, Pieter Annaert and Karel Allegaert
Pharmaceutics 2023, 15(11), 2618; https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics15112618

Umbilical Cord Diseases Affecting Obstetric and Perinatal Outcomes
by Gabriele Tonni, Mario Lituania, Alessandro Cecchi, Elisa Carboni, Serena Resta, Maria Paola Bonasoni and Rodrigo Ruano
Healthcare 2023, 11(19), 2634; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11192634

Scientists’ Warning: Remove the Barriers to Contraception Access, for Health of Women and the Planet
by Jan Greguš and John Guillebaud
World 2023, 4(3), 589–597; https://doi.org/10.3390/world4030036

Trauma-Informed Care and Equity in Group Pregnancy Care for Women of Refugee Background: Reflections from the Workforce
by Fran Hearn, Laura Biggs, Stephanie J. Brown, Ann Krastev, Josef Szwarc and Elisha Riggs
Trauma Care 2023, 3(3), 161–176; https://doi.org/10.3390/traumacare3030016

Smoking Cessation Rates among Pregnant Women and Their Relapse Rates in the Postpartum Period in Samsun
by Bektas Murat Yalcin, Tugba Kertmen and Muge Ustaoglu
J. Respir. 2023, 3(3), 118–129; https://doi.org/10.3390/jor3030012

Effects of COVID-19 on Kenya’s Healthcare System: Healthcare Providers’ Experiences with Maternal Health Services Utilization in Coastal Kenya
by Stephen Okumu Ombere and Agnetta Adiedo Nyabundi
World 2023, 4(1), 140152; https://doi.org/10.3390/world4010010

Infant and Child Health
Clinical Insight into Congenital Hypothyroidism Among Children
by Hüseyin Anıl Korkmaz
Children 2025, 12(1), 55; https://doi.org/10.3390/children12010055

Child and Adolescent Mental Health in a Period of Fewer COVID-19-Related Restrictions in an Urban Population in Germany
by Anna Konopka, Amand Führer, Mascha Binder, Sophie Diexer, Thomas Frese, Michael Gekle, Matthias Girndt, Cornelia Gottschick, Jessica Hoell, Bianca Klee et al.
Psychiatry Int. 2024, 5(4), 718–737; https://doi.org/10.3390/psychiatryint5040050

Differences in Farmers’ Market Patronage among Participants in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
by Renata Blumberg, Emily Fowler, Gabrielle Guerrero, Yeon Bai, Meena Mahadevan and Pankaj Lal
Dietetics 2024, 3(2), 179–190; https://doi.org/10.3390/dietetics3020015

Maternal Depressive Symptoms in the First Year after Childbirth Predict Long-Term Developmental Risks in Sons and Daughters
by Linda S. Pagani, Kianoush Harandian, Beatrice Necsa, Marie-Josée Harbec and George M. Tarabulsy
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2024, 21(3), 264; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21030264

Inflammatory Biomarker Profiles in Very Preterm Infants within the Context of Preeclampsia, Chorioamnionitis, and Clinically Diagnosed Postnatal Infection
by Jordan T. Ewald, Baiba Steinbrekera, Jennifer R. Bermick, Donna A. Santillan, Tarah T. Colaizy, Mark K. Santillan and Robert D. Roghair
Pediatr. Rep. 2023, 15(3), 483–493; https://doi.org/10.3390/pediatric15030044

A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial Evaluating a Regenerative Epithelial Suspension for Medium-Size Partial-Thickness Burns in Children: The BRACS Trial
by Anjana Bairagi, Zephanie Tyack, Roy Kimble, Dimitrios Vagenas, Steven M. McPhail and Bronwyn Griffin
Eur. Burn J. 2023, 4(1), 121–141; https://doi.org/10.3390/ebj4010012

The Impact of the Early COVID-19 Global Pandemic on Children Undergoing Active Cancer Treatment and Their Parents
by Andrew Tran, Sharon H. J. Hou, Caitlin Forbes, Sara Cho, Victoria J. Forster, Mehak Stokoe, Claire E. Wakefield, Lori Wiener, Lauren C. Heathcote, Gisela Michel et al.
Curr. Oncol. 2023, 30(2), 2441–2456; https://doi.org/10.3390/curroncol30020186

Feature Advancements in Section “Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology”

Global Neonatal Screening: Expanding Horizons in Diagnostic Technologies

Healthy Lifestyle for Pregnant and Postpartum Women

Advanced Pediatric Drug Formulation Strategies

 

 

 

3 April 2025
Meet Us at the 62nd ERA Congress, 4–7 June 2025, Vienna, Austria


MDPI is pleased to announce our participation in the 62nd ERA Congress, which will be held from 4 to 7 June 2025 in Vienna, Austria.

The 62nd ERA Congress will revolve around the theme of “Game Changers in Nephrology”. The seven main tracks can be explored via the following link: https://www.era-online.org/events/vienna-2025/scientific-programme/.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

If you are attending 62nd ERA Congress, we invite you to visit us at booth X3.380. Our representatives, Mr. Peter Roth and Dr. Jennie Xu, will be available to discuss publishing opportunities, the benefits of open access, and our commitment to advancing geosciences research.

For more information about the conference, please visit its official website: https://www.era-online.org/events/vienna-2025/.

2 April 2025
MDPI INSIGHTS: The CEO's Letter #21 - Annual Report, Swiss Consortium, IWD, ICARS, Serbia

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 Releases 2024 Annual Achievements Report

I’m pleased to share the release of MDPI’s 2024 Annual Achievements Report, which reflects our commitment to efficiency, transparency, and excellence in scholarly communication. The report showcases key themes related to our growth (highlighting our workforce expansion, new offices, journal milestones), excellence (editorial and publishing advancements), people (talent development and training), and community (partnerships, conferences, and outreach).

MDPI continues to build connections and drive scientific progress

Our mission remains clear: to support researchers worldwide by delivering an efficient, high-quality publishing experience while strengthening the global Open Access (OA) movement.

Advancing Open Access: A Global Knowledge Hub

In 2024, we published 238,000 peer-reviewed OA articles, reaching over 25 million downloads. This reinforces MDPI’s role as a global knowledge hub, breaking down barriers to access and ensuring that high-quality research is freely available to everyone. As part of the OA movement, we are actively democratizing knowledge, making scientific advancements accessible to researchers, policymakers, educators, and the public, without the restrictions of traditional paywalls.

Expanding our Workforce and Strengthening Research Integrity

Our global presence grew in 2024 with the opening of a new Seoul office, and our workforce expanded to 6,650 staff across 21 offices. This reflects our continued growth mindset and investment in global accessibility. We also continued to take a proactive stance on our commitment to research integrity, tripling our team in this area and joining STM’s Integrity Hub and United2Act. This means more rigorous quality control, stronger safeguards, and collaboration with global initiatives to detect and combat unethical publishing practices at an industry level. Our growth is about reinforcing our role as a trusted, ethical, and accessible publishing platform for researchers worldwide.

Growing Partnerships and Impact in Scholarly Communication

MDPI’s partnerships continue to thrive, with over 900 institutional collaborations, including a landmark agreement with ZB MED in Germany, covering more than 100 universities. Additionally, more than 90% of evaluated MDPI journals have been accepted into Web of Science, including 60 new acceptances in 2024, with nearly 300 journals expected to receive a Journal Impact Factor in 2025. In the same period, 37 MDPI journals were accepted into Scopus, bringing our total indexed titles to 306. Most importantly, 95% of authors rate their experience with MDPI as excellent or good – an achievement that underscores our dedication to serving the research community.

I encourage you to read through our Annual Report, which highlights these milestones and our vision for the future. Thank you for being part of MDPI’s journey in advancing open science.

Impactful Research

MDPI Renews Partnership with CSAL to Support Swiss Universities

I am pleased to announce the renewal of our partnership with the Consortium of Swiss Academic Libraries (CSAL) for 2025. This extension reinforces MDPI's dedication to advancing open science through transparency, efficiency, and collaboration.

Our renewed agreement with CSAL strengthens support for Swiss universities, ensuring that gold open access publishing remains both accessible and affordable for researchers across Switzerland. Among the institutions participating in this agreement are ETH Zurich and EPFL Lausanne, along with 20 other leading institutions, further expanding the reach and impact of our collaborative efforts.

To date, over 3.9 million researchers have published their findings in MDPI journals, a testament to our role in enhancing Switzerland's position as a hub for university education and research.

Inside MDPI

Celebrating International Women's Day: Accelerating Action

In honour of International Women's Day, MDPI embraced the theme “Accelerate Action,” a global call to advance women's progress by implementing effective strategies and resources. As part of our commitment, we highlighted how open access publishing empowers female voices in research and academia.

Throughout March, we featured original blogs authored by MDPI’s female contributors, showcasing the successes of our journals and employees, and addressing pressing topics such as women's health.

“Open Access supports women in education”

Women Accelerating Action Outside of MDPI

MDPI employee Ana Zdravkovic is accelerating action outside of her MDPI role as a Production Assistant. Working with like-minded women at the award-winning Belgrade-based organization UZOR OsnaŽene (meaning ‘empowered women’), they identify serious flaws in cybersecurity, and help protect women and children against online predators by providing evidence to improve legislation and laws around cyber-attacks.

In this article, we interview Ana, celebrating the important and inspiring work that she and the organisation do.

How Open Access Supports Women in Education

Every day, women and girls face barriers in education or career progression. This is caused by a range of factors, including social expectations, poverty, and poor infrastructure.

Quality opportunities and participation in the education system by women is essential to achieving equality and fulfilling their human rights.

Here, we examine how Open Access supports women in education by removing barriers and ensuring that vital research is accessible.

Recent Advancements in Research on Endometriosis

March is Endometriosis Action Month. Endometriosis is a medical condition affecting women and young girls of reproductive age, often causing symptoms such as severe pelvic pain, irregular periods, and infertility.

More research on endometriosis is still urgently needed.

This research will help develop efficient diagnoses and better treatment for those struggling with the condition.

In this article, we explore what endometriosis is and discuss the latest research advancements on the disease.

We also curated a selection of MDPI journals, articles, and Special Issues focusing on gender equity, women in the workplace, and women’s health.​ Find out more about these by visiting our IWD – Accelerate Action landing page.

As I reflect on the month of March and International Women’s Day, I would like to take a moment to recognize and thank all of the incredible women at MDPI for your dedication to democratizing knowledge and shaping open access. Your contributions are invaluable, and they continue to shape the future of MDPI.

Coming Together for Science

The International Conference on Advanced Remote Sensing (ICARS 2025)

The International Conference on Advanced Remote Sensing (ICARS 2025) took place from 26–28 March 2025, in Barcelona, Spain. It was chaired by Prof. Dr. Fabio Tosti from the Faringdon Research Centre for Non-Destructive Testing and Remote Sensing (UK), Prof. Dr. Andrea Benedetto from University Roma Tre (Italy), and Prof. Dr. Luis Ángel Ruiz from Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV, Spain).

Over three days, the conference explored innovations in Earth and environmental sciences, engineering advancements, and practical applications in biological and agricultural fields.

I am pleased to share that the 1st edition of ICARS 2025 was a great success, with 133 attendees out of 146 registrations. The event featured 43 short talks, 64 posters, and 103 accepted abstracts, along with nine keynote speakers and a major panel with five expert panellists.

Over 60 attendees joined the conference dinner, and the event received outstanding feedback.

The main goal of ICARS2025 was to cover how advanced remote sensing technologies are transforming our approach to global challenges.

Awards

Four awards were presented at the conclusion of the conference, sponsored by the journal Remote Sensing: Best Poster Award (€400), Best Oral Presentation Award (€400), and two Early Career Researcher Awards (1st prize: €600 and 2nd prize: €200).

Thank you to our Partnering Societies

We are grateful for the support of our four partnering societies and nine media partners, who played an important role in promoting the conference. Special thanks to our partnering societies: the European Federation of Geologists (EFG), Geoscience Energy Society of Great Britain (GESGB), Asociación Española de Teledetección (AET) – the Spanish Association of Remote Sensing, and the International Society for Digital Earth (ISDE).

Upcoming In-Person Event

31 March–2 April 2025
Plants 2025: From Seeds to Food Security
Location: Barcelona, Spain

This event will gather plant scientists to discuss the latest research on how to feed a growing population while maintaining a sustainable agro-ecosystem.

Find more upcoming MDPI events here.

Closing Thoughts

MDPI Serbia Salon 2025: A Gathering of Academic Excellence

On Tuesday, 18 March, we successfully concluded our first MDPI Serbia Salon in Belgrade. This event provided a great opportunity to showcase MDPI’s achievements, strengthen connections with the Serbian academic community, and highlight our role as the largest publisher in Serbia. We were honoured to welcome Prof. Dr. Sergej M. Ostojić, Editor-in-Chief of MDPI journal Clinical Bioenergetics, as a guest speaker.

Over the past five years, MDPI has experienced continuous growth in Serbia, with an increasing number of publications, an expansion of Editorial Board memberships, and a greater number of active peer reviewers. The Salon allowed us to express our thanks to the Serbian research community while gathering feedback from attendees representing several major universities.

Discussion topics

As part of the event, I delivered an opening speech highlighting MDPI’s achievements and direction.

The event featured presentations from MDPI colleagues, including discussions on open science, publishing ethics, and our achievements in Serbia.

A special thank-you to all our MDPI presenters, panellists, and organizers who made his event a success. I hope the MDPI Serbia Salon becomes a tradition for years to come, creating connections within the Serbian research community.

Visit to the Science Fund of Serbia and The Ministry of Science

During my visit to Belgrade, I had the opportunity to join my colleagues Emir Ramadani (Operations Manager) and Nevena Blagojev (Journal Relations Manager) in meetings with the Science Fund of Serbia and the Ministry of Science, where we received strong support for our work in Serbia.

Both organizations highly value our presence in and commitment to Serbia, where we employ over 640 staff across our two offices in Belgrade and Novi Sad. We take great pride in creating job opportunities and supporting the community in Serbia.

“There’s a lot of exciting activity happening in MDPI Serbia”

Speaking with our Serbian Colleagues

Finally, I had the opportunity to speak with our Serbian colleagues about our initiatives to expand and to improve our marketing & communication and public relations activities.

It was great to have an open discussion with colleagues – both in person and with the hundreds who joined online.

This visit to Belgrade had been a long time coming for me. Serbia is our largest operation in Europe and there’s a lot of exciting activity happening in MDPI Serbia, including the launch of a new office floor in Novi Sad and the growth and expansion of our teams.

I look forward to returning soon and continuing to support our colleagues across our Serbian offices.

Stefan Tochev
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG

28 March 2025
World Autism Awareness Day—“Advancing Neurodiversity and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)”, 2 April 2025


Autistic individuals contribute uniquely to society, bringing diverse perspectives, creativity, and innovation. Recognizing and valuing neurodiversity fosters more inclusive communities where individuals with autism can thrive. However, many face challenges in accessing education, employment, healthcare, and social support due to systemic barriers and misconceptions. By strengthening inclusive policies, support networks, and awareness efforts, we can create environments that empower autistic individuals to reach their full potential while ensuring their rights, dignity, and well-being. 

In recognition of the International Day of Autism Awareness, observed annually on 2 April, we celebrate the contributions of autistic individuals and reaffirm our commitment to promoting inclusion and acceptance. The theme for this year’s World Autism Awareness Day, Advancing Neurodiversity and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)”, emphasizes the importance of integrating neurodiversity into global development efforts, ensuring that autistic individuals are included in the pursuit of the SDGs. We highlight a selection of relevant articles, Special Issues, and journals spanning disciplines such as psychology, education, public health, and social sciences. Through the dissemination of research, we aim to deepen understanding, promote acceptance, and encourage practical solutions that enhance the lives of autistic individuals. By fostering awareness and advocacy, we can work toward a more inclusive, supportive, and neurodiverse society.

Public Health & Healthcare Biology & Life Sciences

 

Medicine & Pharmacology

Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities

 

 Invited speakers:

Prof. Dr. Marios Adamou, University of Huddersfield, UK
Presentation: “Enhancing Adult Autism Diagnostic Pathways: The Role of Clinical Triage in Efficient Service Provision”

Dr. Andrey Vyshedskiy, Boston University, USA
Presentaion: “Fostering Syntactic Language Acquisition in Children with Autism”

Dr. Roberto Canitano, Univeristy of L’Aquila, Italy
Presentation: “Experimental Treatments in ASD”

Feel free to register for this webinar here. 

Cognitive and Emotional Resilience in Parents with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder During COVID-19: The Role of Promoting Variables
by Aziz Sarhani-Robles, Maria Guillot-Valdes, Maria Auxiliadora Robles-Bello and David Sanchez-Teruel
J. Intell. 2025, 13(1), 6; https://doi.org/10.3390/jintelligence13010006 

International Perspectives on Assistive Technologies for Autism and Intellectual Disabilities: Findings from a Delphi Study
by Paulina Tsvetkova, Carla Sousa, Daniel Beiderbeck, Aneta M. Kochanowciz, Branislav Gerazov, May Agius, Tomasz Przybyla, Merita Hoxha and Alan H. Tkacyz
Disabilities 2024, 4(4), 1138-1155; https://doi.org/10.3390/disabilities4040071 

Validity of the Greek Knowledge About Childhood Autism Among Health Workers (KCAHW) Questionnaire
by Vasiliki Zarokanellou, Alexandros Gyparis, Evridiki Papagiannopoulou and Vassiliki Siafaka
Psychiatry. Int. 2024, 5(4), 962-974; https://doi.org/10.3390/psychiatryint5040066 

The Feasibility of Whole-Body Vibration Training as an Approach to Improve Health in Autistic Adults
by Amy Allnutt, Sara Pappa and Michael Nordvall
Disabilities 2024, 4(3), 429-443; https://doi.org/10.3390/disabilities4030027 

The Association between Autism Spectrum Disorder and Precocious Puberty: Considering Effect Modification by Sex and Neuropsychiatric Comorbidities
by Yi-Chun Liu, Yin-To Liao, Mei-Hong Wan, Vincent Chin-Huang Chen and Yi-Lung Chen
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(6), 632; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14060632 

Epidemiological Study of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Greece for 2021: Nationwide Prevalence in 2–17-Year-Old Children and Regional Disparities
by Raissa Kouznetsov, Panagiotis Angelopoulos, Spyridon Moulinos, Ioannis Dimakos, Philippos Gourzis and Eleni Jelastopuly
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(7), 2510; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12072510

 

“Mental Health, Innovative Therapies and Assessment in Adolescents and Young Adults and Related Contexts
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. David Sánchez-Teruel and Prof. Dr. Mª Auxiliadora Robles-Bello
Submission Deadline: 30 September 2025

27 March 2025
Journal of Personalized Medicine | Highly Viewed Papers in 2024 and Hot Topic Special Issues in the “Mechanisms of Diseases” Section


We are delighted to share some highly viewed papers in the “Mechanisms of Diseases” Section that were published in the Journal of Personalized Medicine (JPM, ISSN: 2075-4426) in 2024. In addition, we would like to advertise some Special Issues in this Section that are currently open for submission and may be of interest to you.

List of highly viewed articles:

1. “From Sweet to Sour: SGLT-2-Inhibitor-Induced Euglycemic Diabetic Ketoacidosis”
by Andrijana Koceva and Nika Aleksandra Kravos Tramšek
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(7), 665; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14070665
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/14/7/665
Article views: 5585+

2. “A Systematic Review of Congenital Insensitivity to Pain, a Rare Disease”
by Raquel Rodríguez-Blanque, Laura Maria Nielsen, Beatriz Piqueras-Sola, Juan Carlos Sánchez-García, Celia Cortés-Martín, Andrés Reinoso-Cobo and Jonathan Cortés-Martín
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(6), 570; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14060570
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/14/6/570
Article views: 4200+

3. “The Impact of Endometriosis on Pregnancy”
by Panagiotis Tsikouras, Efthimios Oikonomou, Anastasia Bothou, Penelopi Chaitidou, Dimitrios Kyriakou, Konstantinos Nikolettos, Sotirios Andreou, Foteini Gaitatzi, Theopi Nalbanti, Panagiotis Peitsidis et al.
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(1), 126; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14010126
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/14/1/126
Article views: 3800+

4. “Review: A Contemporary, Multifaced Insight into Psoriasis Pathogenesis”
by Rucsandra Cristina Dascălu, Andreea Lili Bărbulescu, Loredana Elena Stoica, Ștefan Cristian Dinescu, Cristina Elena Biță, Horațiu Valeriu Popoviciu, Răzvan Adrian Ionescu and Florentin Ananu Vreju
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(5), 535; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14050535
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/14/5/535
Article views: 3570+

5. “BAP1 Loss, Nuclear Grading, and Nonepithelioid Features in the Diagnosis of Mesothelioma in Italy: Nevermore without the Pathology Report”
by Giulio Rossi, Luisella Righi, Francesca Barbisan, Marcello Tiseo, Paolo Spagnolo, Federica Grosso, Pasquale Pisapia, Umberto Malapelle, Marika Sculco, Irma Dianzani et al.
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(4), 394; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14040394
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/14/4/394
Article views: 2410+

6. “The Safety and Efficacy of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitors for Patients with Sarcopenia or Frailty: Double Edged Sword?”
by Ayami Naito, Yuji Nagatomo, Akane Kawai, Midori Yukino-Iwashita, Ryota Nakazawa, Akira Taruoka, Asako Takefuji, Risako Yasuda, Takumi Toya, Yukinori Ikegami et al.
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(2), 141; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14020141
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/14/2/141
Article views: 2400+

Special Issues

Diabetes Mellitus: Current Research and Future Perspectives, 2nd Edition
Guest Editor: Dr. Roberto Franceschi
Submission deadline: 20 May 2025
Viewed by 5960
New Advances in the Prevention and Treatment of Neurological Diseases
Guest Editor: Dr. Bruno Kusznir Vitturi
Submission deadline: 20 July 2025
Viewed by 11900
Retinal Diseases: Mechanisms, Diagnosis and Treatments
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Horia T. Stanca and Prof. Dr. Mihnea Munteanu
Submission deadline: 20 July 2025
Viewed by 5450
Personalized Prevention of Gallbladder Cancer
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Justo Lorenzo Bermejo and Dr. Dominique Scherer
Submission deadline: 31 August 2025
Viewed by 26310

You are invited to view the abovementioned articles and submit relevant papers to JPM at https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jpm.

JPM Editorial Office

27 March 2025
Journal of Personalized Medicine | Highly Viewed Papers in 2024 and Hot Topic Special Issues in the “Clinical Medicine, Cell, and Organism Physiology” Section


We are delighted to share some of the highly viewed papers from the “Clinical Medicine, Cell, and Organism Physiology” Section that were published in the Journal of Personalized Medicine (JPM, ISSN: 2075-4426) in 2024. On this occasion, we would also like to advertise some Special Issues in this Section that are currently open for submission and might be of interest to you.

The following is a list of highly viewed articles published in the “Clinical Medicine, Cell, and Organism Physiology” Section in 2024.

1. “Prophylactic Antibiotics before Gynecologic Surgery: A Comprehensive Review of Guidelines”
by Stamatios Petousis, Panagiota Angelou, Aristarchos Almperis, Antonio Simone Laganà, Gerasimos Titilas, Chrysoula Margioula-Siarkou and Konstantinos Dinas
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(3), 327; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14030327
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/14/3/327
Article views: 6140+

2. “Shoulder Dystocia: A Comprehensive Literature Review on Diagnosis, Prevention, Complications, Prognosis, and Management”
by Panagiotis Tsikouras, Sonia Kotanidou, Konstantinos Nikolettos, Nektaria Kritsotaki, Anastasia Bothou, Sotiris Andreou, Theopi Nalmpanti, Kyriaki Chalkia, Vlassios Spanakis, Panagiotis Peitsidis et al.
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(6), 586; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14060586
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/14/6/586
Article views: 5000+

3. “Systematic Review and Clinical Insights: The Role of the Ketogenic Diet in Managing Glioblastoma in Cancer Neuroscience”
by Jose Valerio, Matteo Borro, Elisa Proietti, Livia Pisciotta, Immanuel O. Olarinde, Maria Fernandez Gomez and Andres Mauricio Alvarez Pinzon
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(9), 929; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14090929
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/14/9/929
Article views: 4610+

4. “The Impact of Periodontal Disease on Preterm Birth and Preeclampsia”
by Panagiotis Tsikouras, Efthymios Oikonomou, Konstantinos Nikolettos, Sotiris Andreou, Dimitrios Kyriakou, Christos Damaskos, Nikolaos Garmpis, Vassiliki Monastiridou, Theopi Nalmpanti, Anastasia Bothou et al.
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(4), 345; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14040345
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/14/4/345
Article views: 4070+

5. “MASLD-Related HCC—Update on Pathogenesis and Current Treatment Options”
by Catherine Leyh, Jason D. Coombes, Hartmut H. Schmidt, Ali Canbay, Paul P. Manka and Jan Best
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(4), 370; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14040370
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/14/4/370
Article views: 3500+

6. “Assessing Nutritional Deficiencies in Bariatric Surgery Patients: A Comparative Study of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass versus Sleeve Gastrectomy”
by José P. Vieira de Sousa, Hugo Santos-Sousa, Sofia Vieira, Rita Nunes, Jorge Nogueiro, André Pereira, Fernando Resende, André Costa-Pinho, John Preto, Bernardo Sousa-Pinto et al.
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(6), 650; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14060650
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/14/6/650
Article views: 3320+

Special Issue

Current Trends and Advances in Spondyloarthritis
Guest Editor: Dr. Francesca Bandinelli
Submission deadline: 30 April 2025
Viewed by 7370
Cardiology and Vascular Health: Pathophysiology, Therapeutics and Epidemiology
Guest Editor: Dr. Grzegorz K. Jakubiak
Submission deadline: 31 May 2025
Viewed by 12670
New Advances and Perspectives in Ophthalmology: Progress and Modern Challenges
Guest Editor: Dr. Livio Vitiello
Submission deadline: 30 June 2025
Viewed by 10800
Current Trends and Future Challenges in Assisted Reproduction
Guest Editor: Dr. Stefano Canosa
Submission deadline: 20 August 2025
Viewed by 17020

You are invited to view the abovementioned articles and submit relevant papers to JPM via https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jpm.

JPM Editorial Office

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