Announcements

1 October 2025
2024 MDPI Top 1000 Reviewers


We are honored to recognize the 2024 MDPI Top 1000 Reviewers—scholars whose exemplary commitment to rigorous and constructive peer review is vital in upholding the highest standards of academic publishing.

Selected from a distinguished pool of 215,000 reviewers from 65 countries and regions worldwide, these honorees stand out for their exceptional expertise, diligence, and dedication to advancing research through timely and thoughtful reviews. Their constructive and impartial feedback ensures the publication of high-quality, impactful research, while their timely reviews facilitate swift revisions and faster publication of innovative work.

Peer review is the invisible foundation of academic progress. With gratitude and respect, we celebrate these 1000 scholars who made that foundation stronger in 2024. We respected all privacy preferences, with part of nominees opting for limited attribution.

The names of these reviewers are listed below in alphabetical order by first name:

Abbas Yazdinejad

Hany H. Arab

Oscar De Lucio

Abdessamad Belhaj

Hao Zang

Otilia Manta

Abdolreza Jamilian

Hatem Amin

Panagiotis D. Michailidis

Abdul Waheed

Henry Alba

Panagiotis Simitzis

Abiel Aguilar-González

Hiroyuki Noda

Paola Prete

Adina Santana

Hitoshi Tanaka

Paolo Trucillo

Aditya Velidandi

Horst Lenske

Patricia Kara De Maeijer

Adrian Stancu

Hossein Azadi

Patrícia Pires

Adriana Borodzhieva

Houlin Yu

Paulo Schwingel

Adriana Cristina Urcan

Huaifu Deng

Pavel Loskot

Adriano Bressane

Huamin Jie

Pedro García-Ramírez

Agbotiname Imoize

Hugo Lisboa

Pedro Pablo Zamora

Agustin L. Herrera-May

Igor L. Zakharov

Pedro Pereira

Ahmed Arafa

Igor Litvinchev

Pei-Hsun Wang

Ahmet Cagdas Seckin

Igor Vujović

Pellegrino La Manna

Ailton Cesar Lemes

Ildiko Horvath

Petar Ozretić

Akash Kumar

Ilya A. Khodov

Petko Petkov

Akihiko Murayama

Ilya Zavidovskiy

Petr Komínek

Alain E. Le Faou

Imran Ali Lakhiar

Petras Prakas

Alain Massart

Ines Aguinaga-Ontoso

Petro Pukach

Alejandro Plascencia

Ioan Hutu

Petru Alexandru Vlaicu

Aleksandar Ašonja

Ioan Petean

Phil Chilibeck

Aleksandra Głowacka

Irena M. Ilic

Pia Lopez-Jornet

Aleksandra Nesić

Isaac Lifshitz

Pietro Geri

Alessio Ardizzone

Ismael Cristofer Baierle

Pingfan Hu

Alessio Faccia

I-Ta Lee

Piotr Cyklis

Alexander E. Berezin

Itzhak Aviv

Piotr Gauden

Alexander Lykov

Iustinian Bejan

Piotr Gawda

Alexander Robitzsch

Ivan Matveev

Pradeep Kumar Panda

Alexandre Landry

Ivan Pavlenko

Pradeep Varadwaj

Alexey Chubarov

Ivana Mitrović

Presentación Caballero

Alexey Morgounov

Iyyakkannu Sivanesan

Pu Xie

Alexis Rodríguez

Jacek Abramczyk

Qingchao Li

Alfredo Silveira De Borba

Jacques Cabaret

Qinghua Qiu

Ali Hashemizdeh

Jaime A. Mella-Raipán

Qingwei Chen

Alison De Oliveira Moraes

Jaime Taha-Tijerina

Radoslaw Jasinski

Aliyu Aliyu

James Chun Lam Chow

Radu Racovita

Alok Dhaundiyal

James Chung-Wai Cheung

Rafael Galvão De Almeida

Álvaro Antón-Sancho

James O. Finckenauer

Rafael Melo

Amit Ranjan

Jan Cieśliński

Rafal Kukawka

Amritlal Mandal

Ján Moravec

Rafał Watrowski

Ana Isabel Roca-Fernández

Jarbas Miguel

Raffaele Pellegrino

Ana Tomić

Jaroslav Dvorak

Rajender Boddula

Anas Alsobeh

Jarosław Przybył

Ralf Hofmann

Anastasios Karayiannakis

Jasenka Gajdoš Kljusurić

Ran Wang

Andre Luiz Costa

Jasmina Lukinac

Ranko S. Romanić

Andrea Bianconi

Jawad Tanveer

Ratna Kishore Velamati

Andrea Sonaglioni

Jean Carlos Bettoni

Rebecca Creamer

Andrea Tomassi

Jennie Golding

Reggie Surya

Andrés Fernando Barajas Solano

Jerzy Chudek

Rehan Siddiqui

Andrés Novoa

Jhih-Rong Liao

Renato Maaliw

Andreu Comas-Garcia

Jiachen Li

Reuven Yosef

Andrew Lane

Jianzhu Liu

Ricardo García-León

Andrew Lothian

Jiaquan Yu

Richard Murray

Andrew Sortwell

Jibing Chen

Robert Boyd

Andrius Katkevičius

Jie Gao

Robert H. Eibl

Andromachi Nanou

Jie Hua

Robert James Crammond

Andrzej Kielian

Jill Channing

Robert Oleniacz

Andrzej Kozłowski

Jinfeng Li

Roberto Passera

Andrzej Zolnowski

Jinle Xiang

Rodolpho Fernando Vaz

Ángel Josabad Alonso-Castro

Jinliu Chen

Rodrigo Galo

Ángel Llamas

Jinyao Lin

Roger E. Thomas

Angelo Ferlazzo

Jinyu Hu

Roger W. Bachmann

Angelo Marcelo Tusset

Jiří Remr

Rogério Leone Buchaim

Anil K. Meher

Jiying Liu

Roman Trach

Animesh Kumar Basak

João Everthon Da Silva Ribeiro

Roman Trochimczuk

Anita Silvana Ilak Peršurić

Joao Pessoa

Romil Parikh

Anna Kharkova

Joaquim Carreras

Romina Fucà

Anna Lenart-Boroń

John Adams Sebastian

Ronald Nelson

Anna Piotrowska

John Van Boxel

Rosie Yagmur Yegin

Anne Anderson

Jonathan Puente-Rivera

Roxana Lucaciu

Antiopi-Malvina Stamatellou

Jordi-Roger Riba

Rui Sales Júnior

Antonia Kondou

Jorge De Andres-Sanchez

Rui Vitorino

Antonio Miguel Ruiz Armenteros

Jorge Guillermo Diaz Rodriguez

Ruo Wang

Anusorn Cherdthong

Jorge Luis Zambrano-Martinez

Ryoma Michishita

Aram Cornaggia

José F. Fontanari

Sabina Necula

Ariana Saraiva

José Felipe Orzuna-Orzuna

Sabina Umirzakova

Ariel Soares Teles

José Francisco Segura Plaza

Said EL-Ashker

Aristeidis Karras

José Luis Díaz

Saïf Ed-Dı̂n Fertahi

Arnaud Dragicevic

José Luis Rivera-Armenta

Salvatore Romano

Artem Obukhov

Jose M. Miranda

Sándor Beszédes

Arvind Kumar Shukla

Jose M. Mulet

Santiago Lain

Arvind Negi

Jose Navarro-Pedreño

Sara Black Brown

Athanasios A. Panagiotopoulos

José Pedro Cerdeira

Sarat Chandra Mohapatra

Augustine Edegbene

Jouni Räisänen

Sarunas Grigaliunas

Aunchalee Aussanasuwannakul

Jui-Yang Lai

Saša Milojević

Aurel Maxim

Juliana Fernandes

Sawsan A. Zaitone

Barbara Symanowicz

Julio Plaza Díaz

Scott E. Hendrix

Bartosz Płachno

Juliusz Huber

Seong-Gon Kim

Bela Kocsis

Jun Liu

Sergii Babichev

Benedetto Schiavo

Junyu Chen

Sergio Da Silva

Bernhard Koelmel

Karan Nayak

Sérgio Felipe

Bhupendra Prajapati

Karel Allegaert

Sergio Guzmán-Pino

Bierng-Chearl Ahn

Katarina Aškerc Zadravec

Seyed Kourosh Mahjour

Bo Zhou

Katarzyna Kubiak-Wójcicka

Seyed Masoud Parsa

Bohong Zhang

Katarzyna Peta

Shedrach Benjamin Pewan

Bonface Ombasa Manono

Katarzyna Tandecka

Shehwaz Anwar

Bozhidar Stefanov

Katherine Bussey

Shengwen Tang

Brach Poston

Katsuya Ichinose

Shih-Lin Lin

Byeong Yong Kong

Kazuharu Bamba

Shilong Li

Caio Sampaio

Kazuhiko Kotani

Shing-Hwa Liu

Caius Panoiu

Kazuhiko Nakadate

Shu Yuan

Caiyun Wang

Keigi Fujiwara

Shuohong Wang

Calin Mircea Gherman

Keith Rochfort

Shuolin Xiao

Camelia Delcea

Kenneth Waters

Shuping Wu

Cardellicchio Angelo

Keren Dopelt

Sihui Dong

Carlos Alberto Ligarda Samanez

Kira E. Vostrikova

Sławomir Rabczak

Carlos Almeida

Kit Leong Cheong

Sojung Kim

Carlos Balsas

Konstantinos Vergos

Songli Zhu

Carlos López-de-Celis

Koyeli Girigoswami

Soonhee Hwang

Carlos Marcuello

Krzysztof R. Karsznia

Soo-Whang Baek

Carlos Pascual-Morena

Krzysztof Szwajka

Soufiane Haddout

Carlos Torres-Torres

Krzysztof Wołk

Sousana Papadopoulou

Casey Watters

Kumar Ganesan

Spiros Paramithiotis

Castillo Castillo

Lan Lin

Spyridon Kaltsas

Changmin Shi

László Radócz

Srecko Stopic

Chao Chen

Laurent Donzé

Srinivasan Sathiyaraj

Chao Gu

Lei He

Stefano Mancin

Chao Zhang (China)

Lei Huang

Subhadeep Das

Chao Zhang (Singapore)

Leonard-Ionut Atanase

Sumedha Nitin Prabhu

Chellapandian Maheswaran

Leonardo Henrique Dalcheco Messias

Sushant K. Rawal

Cheonshik Kim

Leonie Brummer

Svetoslav Todorov

Chia Hung Kao

Levon Gevorkov

Szymon Janczar

Chiachung Chen

Li Fu

Tadeusz Kowalski

Chiara Cinquini

Lidija Hauptman

Tadeusz Sierotowicz

Chieh-Chih Tsai

Lin-Fu Liang

Taha Koray Sahin

Christian Rojas

Ling Yang

Tahir Cetin Akinci

Chu Zhang

Lingli Deng

Takuo Sakon

Chuanyu Sun

Ljubica Kazi

Tamara Lazarević-Pašti

Chun-Wei Yang

Lotfi Boudjema

Tao Zhang

Claudia Bita-Nicolae

Louis Moustakas

Taras P. Pasternak

Constant Mews

Luca Ulrich

Tarek Eldomiaty

Cristian Vacacela Gomez

Luis Adrian De Jesús-González

Taro Urase

Cristiano Matos

Luis Alfonso Díaz-Secades

Tenzer Robert

Cristian-Valeriu Stanciu

Luis Filipe Almeida Bernardo

Thawatchai Phaechamud

Cristóbal Macías Villalobos

Luis Nestor Apaza Ticona

Thomas Michael

Dalia Calneryte

Luis Puente-Díaz

Tiberiu Harko

Daniel Hernandez-Patlan

Luiz Antonio Alcântara Pereira

Timea Claudia Ghitea

Daniele Ritelli

Łukasz Rakoczy

Timothy John Mahony

Daniel-Ioan Curiac

Łukasz Szeleszczuk

Timothy Omara

Daniil Olennikov

Maciej Kruszyna

Tomasz Hikawczuk

Daodao Hu

Magdalena Jaciow

Tomasz M. Karpiński

Daqin Guan

Maha Nasr

Tomasz Trzepiecinski

Daria Chudakova

Maharshi Bhaswant

Triantafyllos Didangelos

Daria Mottareale-Calvanese

Maksim Zavalishin

Tsvetelin Zaevski

Dariusz Dziki

Małgorzata Jeleń

Ulrich J. Pont

Dariusz Gozdowski

Man Fai Leung

Vadim Kramar

David Kieda

Manickam Minakshi

Vagner Lunge

David Luviano-Cruz

Manickam Minakshi

Valério Monteiro-Neto

Da-Zhi Sun

Marcel Sari

Van Giap Do

Debra Wetcher-Hendricks

Marcello Iasiello

Van-An Duong

Demin Cai

Marco Limongiello

Vanni Nicoletti

Dennis Dieks

Marco Zucca

Vasilios Liordos

Deokho Lee

Marconi Batista Teixeira

Vedran Mrzljak

Deyu Li

Marcos Vinícius Da Silva

Vicente Romo Pérez

Diego Romano Perinelli

Marek Cała

Victor-Alexandru Briciu

Dimitris Tatsis

Maria G. Ioannides

Viktor V. Brygadyrenko

Dirceu Ramos

Maria João Lima

Vinícius Silva Belo

Dmitrii Pankin

Maria Kantzanou

Violeta Popovici

Dmitriy Yambulatov

Maria Leonor Abrantes Pires

Viorel Dragos Radu

Dmitry Kultin

Mariana Buranelo Egea

Viswas Raja Solomon

Dongwei Di

Mariana Magalhães

Viviani Oliveira

Dorota Formanowicz

Marija Strojnik

Vlad Rotaru

Dragan Marinkovic

Marijn Speeckaert

Vladica Stojanović

Drazenko Glavic

Marina G. Holyavka

Volodymyr Hrytsyk

Duguleana Mihai

Marina Gravit

Volodymyr Ponomaryov

Dušan S. Dimić

Mario Cerezo Pizarro

Waldemar Studziński

E Terasa Chen

Mario Ganau

Wanming Lin

Edoardo Bucchignani

Mariusz Ptak

Waseem Jerjes

Eduard Zadobrischi

Marlen Vitales-Noyola

Wei-Chieh Lee

Edwin Villagran

Marta Forte

Weiming Fang

Eitan Simon

Martha Rocío Moreno-Jimenez

Weiren Luo

Elena Chitoran

Marwan El Ghoch

Weiwei Jiang

Elena Marrocchino

Marzena Włodarczyk-Stasiak

Wenan Yuan

Elisabeta Negrău

Massimiliano Schiavo

Wenguang Yang

Elisavet Bouloumpasi

Massoomeh Hedayati Marzbali

Wenluan Zhang

Elochukwu Ukwandu

Mateusz Rozmiarek

Wiesław Przygoda

Emil Smyk

Matt Smith

Wilian Paul Arévalo Cordero

Emilio Bucio

Matteo Riccò

Wilian Pech-Rodríguez

Emmanouil Karampinis

Matthias Müller

Wislei R. Osório

Ericsson D. Coy-Barrera

Mauro Lombardo

Wi-Young So

Eugeniusz Koda

Md. Ataur Rahman

Wojciech Sałabun

Ewa Chomać-Pierzecka

Md. Biddut Hossain

Wojciech Zabierowski

Ewa Tomaszewska

Meisam Abdollahi

Xiaofei Du

Ezhaveni Sathiyamoorthi

Meng-Hwan Lee

Xiaolong Ji

Fabio Corti

Meng-Yao Li

Xiaomin Xu

Fahmi Zairi

Meysam Keshavarz

Xiaoshuang Ma

Fanzhi Kong

Michael Eisenhut

Xiaoying Liu

Fasih Ullah Haider

Michael Gerlich

Xiao-Yong Wang

Fayez Tarsha-Kurdi

Mihaela Brindusa Tudose

Xinming Zhang

Fekete Mónika

Mihaela Niculae

Xinqiao Liu

Felipe Jiménez

Mihaela Tinca Udristioiu

Xinqing Xiao

Feng Wen

Mihaela Toderaş

Xuechen Zheng

Ferdinando Di Martino

Mihai Crenganis

Xueming Zhang

Fernanda Tonelli

Mika Simonen

Xuezhen Wang

Fernando Lessa Tofoli

Milan Toma

Xuguang Cai

Fernando Viadero-Monasterio

Miloš Lichner

Yair Wiseman

Fethi Ouallouche

Milos Seda

Yang Xu

Flavio Arroyo

MIloš Zrnić

Yangwon Lee

Flor H. Pujol

Min Xia

Yanhong Peng

Florin Dumitru Bora

Mina Tadros

Yao Ni

Florin Nechita

Mingren Shen

Yaoxiang Li

Francesco Di Bello

Mircea Neagoe

Yasushige Shingu

Francesco Galluzzo

Mirela-Fernanda Zaltariov

Yaswanth Kuthati

Francisco Haces Fernandez

Mirjana Ljubojević

Yaxin Liu

Francisco Rego

Mirko Stanimirović

Ygor Jessé Ramos

Francisco Solano

Mirza Pojskić

Yi Xu

Frédéric Muttin

Modesto Pérez-Sánchez

Yifan Zhao

Fredrick Eze

Mohammad Ali Sahraei

Yih Jeng

Gabriel Milan

Mohammad Javad Maghsoodi Tilaki

Yiyang Chen

Gabriel Zazeri

Mohammad Qneibi

Yoichi Shiraishi

Galina Ilieva

Mohammed Gamal

Yong Hwan Kim

Gary Van Vuuren

Mohammed Sayed

Yongqi Yin

Gennadiy Kolesnikov

Mounia Tahri

Young-joo Ahn

George E. Mustoe

Muhammad Ahsan Asghar 

Yousi Fu

George Lazaroiu

Muhammad N. Mahmood

Yuan Meng

George Xiroudakis

Muhammad Syafrudin

Yuefei Zhuo

Georgiy Gamov

Muhammed Yildirim

Yugang He

Gerald Cleaver

Murilo E. C. Bento

Yuliia Trach

Ghassan Ghssein

Muthuraj Arunpandian

Yuliya Semenova

Gian Mario Migliaccio

Narcis Eduard Mitu

Yuri Jorge Peña-Ramirez

Giancarlo Trimarchi

Naser Alsharairi

Yuri Konstantinov

Gianmarco Ferrara

Natale Calomino

Yusheng Xiang

Giovanni Tesoriere

Natanael Karjanto

Yutaka Ohsedo

Giuseppe Brunetti

Nataša Nastić

Zaihua Duan

Giuseppe Di Martino

Naveed Ahmad

Zelaya-Molina Lily Xochilt

Giuseppe Losurdo

Nebojsa Pavlovic

Zenon Pogorelić

Giuseppina Uva

Neli Milenova Vilhelmova

Zhang Ying

Glauber Cruz

Nguyen Dinh-Hung

Zhanni Luo

Glenn Morrison

Nguyen Quoc Khuong

Zhao Ding

Gloria Cerasela Crisan

Nicola Magnavita

Zhengmao Li

Gordana Wozniak-Knopp

Nicoleta Dospinescu

Zhengwei Huang

Gordon Alderink

Nicoletta Cera

Zhidong Zhou

Grazia Giuseppina Politano

Nidhi Puranik

Zhijun Li

Grigorios L. Kyriakopoulos

Nikita Osintsev

Zhixiong Lu

Grzegorz Woroniak

Nikita V. Martyushev

Zhizhong Zhang

Grzegorz Zieliński

Nikola Stanisic

Zhong-Gao Jiao

Guadalupe Gabriel Flores-Rojas

Nilakshi Barua

Zia Muhammad

Guanxi Yan

Nobuo Funabiki

Žiga Laznik

Guoyou Zhang

Octavian Vasiliu

Zigmantas Gudžinskas

Gustavo Henrique Nalon

Oguzhan Der

Zishan Ahmad

Hai-Yu Ji

Oimahmad Rahmonov

Zivan Gojkovic

Hamza Faraji

Olga Morozova

Zoran Mijić

Hamza Sohail

Onur Dogan

Zsuzsanna Bacsi

Hanane Boutaj

Ophir Freund

2 October 2025
MDPI INSIGHTS: The CEO's Letter #27 - OASPA 2025, COUNTER 5.1, UK Summit in London, MDPI at the Italian Senate

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 at OASPA 2025: Embracing the Complexity of Open Access

From 22 to 24 September, I joined the OASPA 2025 Annual Conference in Leuven, Belgium, where the theme, “Embracing the Complexity – How do we get to 100% Open Access?” tackled the hard questions about the future of scholarly communication.

With MDPI a longstanding member of the Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association (OASPA) and Platinum sponsor of the conference, I was invited to present and participate in important discussions on how we can continue to move the needle in Open Access (OA) publishing.

From 50% to 100% Open Access

Last year’s OASPA conference celebrated a major milestone – reaching 50% of global research outputs published as OA. But, as noted during the conference, this was the “easy” part. The challenge ahead is much tougher: how do we take OA from 50% to 100%? For many academics and institutions, OA is still relatively new, and thus it is essential for us to continue educating people as to what OA is, how it works, and why it matters.


Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI) presenting at OASPA’s 2025 Annual Conference in Leuven, Belgium.

MDPI’s perspective

At MDPI, we are fully committed to this. As a 100% OA publisher, our growth is inseparable from the success of OA itself. In many ways, MDPI is a byproduct of the global adoption of OA, and we play an important role in helping to advance it further.

I had the opportunity to share MDPI’s perspective in the panel discussion entitled: "Hello from the other side: views from fully Open Access journals using APCs," alongside industry colleagues from PLOS, eLife, AOSIS, and Frontiers.

Instead of giving a standard presentation, I highlighted aspects of MDPI that the audience might not be aware of. I also presented on the opportunities and challenges facing publishers that are already fully OA, the importance of diverse models in achieving 100% OA, and why OA is the baseline while Open Science is the future.

 Recognizing Gold OA

As part of the panel, I had undertaken to make some bold and provocative statements. I therefore emphasized a point that is sometimes overlooked: we didn’t reach 50% OA without Gold OA – it accounts for more than half of all OA publications today. And we certainly won’t reach 100% OA without it.

“By educating the community and working together, we can continue to take Open Science to the next level”


“When people speak about Gold OA and MDPI, they should ‘put some respek on our name.”

MDPI is a leader in Gold OA and has been a driver of this progress at scale.

While Gold OA and MDPI are sometimes slighted, both deserve recognition for their contributions to advancing Open Science globally.

I closed my presentation with a reminder that the good we do is sometimes overlooked, and that when people speak about Gold OA and MDPI, they should "put some respek on our name."

I’m pleased to have seen attendees sharing positive experiences with MDPI, reminding us that we bring real value to the OA movement and deserve a stronger reputation. We also engaged in constructive conversations about various topics, including cost transparency.

A few themes that I took away from the conference:

  • Quality and integrity matter as much as access. OA publishers must not lose sight of research integrity, inclusivity, and sustainability while pursuing 100% OA.
  • Global collaboration is essential. Policies, funding models, and infrastructure differ around the world, and we will need cross-border collaboration to make OA a truly global reality.
  • Open Science is the bigger story. OA is just the first step – the future lies in open data, open peer review, research reproducibility, etc.

“MDPI’s scale allows us to better support authors, reinvest in communities, and push Open Science forward”

How we communicate MDPI’s role

For us at MDPI, this is also a reminder of how we communicate externally. When we tell our story, we shouldn’t forget to start with the bigger picture – Open Science and Open Access. Then we connect it to MDPI, our journals, services, and initiatives, exemplifying the fact that we are part of a mission larger than ourselves.


MDPI colleagues Clàudia Aunós (Society Partnerships), Marta Colomer (External Affairs), Stefan Tochev (CEO), and Nikola Paunovic (Scilit), at OASPA’s 2025 Annual Conference in Leuven, Belgium.

The journey to 100% OA will not be simple. But by educating the community and working together, we can continue to take Open Science to the next level.

Impactful Research

MDPI becomes COUNTER 5.1 compliant across 480+ Journals

I’m pleased to share that MDPI has officially become COUNTER 5.1 compliant and has joined the COUNTER Registry.

For those who might not be familiar with it, COUNTER provides international standards for tracking and reporting how research is being used. By becoming COUNTER 5.1 compliant, MDPI can now deliver credible, comparable, and transparent usage reports across our entire journal portfolio.

“MDPI is showing that they want to be measured against the same yardstick as other publishers”

Why is this important?

Because usage statistics aren’t just numbers: they’re powerful tools that help our authors, institutions, and consortia understand the real impact of their research. With COUNTER compliant reports, our institutional partners can now make more informed decisions about publishing agreements, funding allocations, and the long-term value of Open Access.

In practical terms, MDPI will now provide Platform, Title, and Item Reports, with standardized usage views available at the institute and consortium level. These reports cover usage from January 2024 onwards and will be updated monthly. Institutions will be able to access them via SuSy, or automatically through the COUNTER API.

I’d like to highlight and thank Becky Castellon, our Institutional Partnerships Manager, who has played a key role in driving this project forward. Becky captured it perfectly when she said: "Through these usage reports, our global research community can access trustworthy data about how their work is being used and accessed

This information is often vital for reviewing publishing partnership agreements and for making informed decisions about future funding allocations."

We also received encouraging feedback from Tasha Mellins-Cohen, Executive Director at COUNTER Metrics:

"We’re delighted to see born-OA publishers engaging with COUNTER. Our normalised usage metrics are relied on as the basis for credible return-on-investment calculations by libraries worldwide. By adopting the COUNTER standard, MDPI is showing that they want to be measured against the same yardstick as other publishers."

For MDPI, this milestone is another step in our commitment to transparency, trust, and impact. By adopting COUNTER’s standards, we’re not just aligning with best practice; we’re ensuring that Open Access publishing is measured on the same terms as traditional publishing, proving its value in concrete and globally recognized ways.

This is an important milestone for MDPI, but more importantly for the researchers, librarians, and institutions we serve. Transparency builds trust, and COUNTER compliance helps us show the global reach and influence of Open Access publishing in the clearest way possible.


Inside Research


Lin Li (Publisher, MDPI), Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI, Prof. Chengkuo Lee (Editor-in-Chief, AI Sensors), and Constanze Schelhorn (Head of Indexing) at restaurant in Basel, Switzerland.

Welcoming Prof. Lee (EiC of AI Sensors) to Basel

On 11 September, we welcomed Prof. Dr. Chengkuo Lee, Editor-in-Chief of our new journal AI Sensors, to our Basel office. Prof. Lee is a high profiled researcher (h-index 104, 37,000+ citations), a longtime collaborator with MDPI (25 published articles), and has already chaired several AI Sensors (AIS)-related conferences with us, including the recent event in Kuala Lumpur, where AI Sensors held its first editorial board meeting.


Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI) showing Special Issue reprint books as part of a tour of MDPI’s Basel office.

Every journal has a story

During his visit, we exchanged ideas on how to build the journal’s identity and impact. A key takeaway that I shared was that every journal has a story: its vision, its purpose, and the community it brings together.

That story is what connects with readers and authors, beyond metrics alone.

I encouraged everyone working on journals to reflect: What is the story of your journal? And how can you bring that story to the forefront in how you communicate about it?

How MDPI supports new journals


Constanze Schelhorn (Head of Indexing, MDPI) presenting on the MDPI indexing process at the company’s headquarters in Basel.

We also shared with Prof. Lee how MDPI supports journals through our Institutional Open Access Program, indexing expertise, and the work of our Journal Relationship Specialists.

Launching a new journal is ambitious, but with our strong track record (93% Scopus and 87% Web of Science acceptance rates in 2024), Prof. Lee felt confident that AI Sensors will find its place in the scholarly landscape.

Having spent some hours together, it’s clear that Prof. Lee is not only an Editor-in-Chief but also an ambassador for MDPI. His leadership and collaboration reflect the mission MDPI by which MDPI lives: accelerating Open Access and advancing Open Science.

Special thanks to Constanze Schelhorn (Head of Indexing), Ting Leng (JRS, Managing Editor, AI Sensors), Lin Li (Publisher, AI Sensors), Aimar Xiong (Publisher), and Christian Eberhard (Office Administrator, Basel), for organizing and hosting the meeting.

Coming Together for Science

Highlights from the MDPI UK Summit in London

I was pleased to be back in the UK in September, supporting our Manchester team in hosting their first MDPI Summit in London. This day-and-a-half private event brought together 25 Chief Editors and Associate Editors to exchange knowledge, learn about latest developments at MDPI, and engage in discussions on advancing Open Science. The program included MDPI and guest presentations, and Q&A sessions.

Why these summits matter

Our Summits provide a platform to:

  • Share updates on the latest developments at MDPI, our editorial processes, research integrity practices, and indexing.
  • Highlight collaborations with institutions and societies in the region.
  • Offer external perspectives from guest speakers.
  • Create space for Chief Editors to share their insights, ask questions, network, and help shape MDPI’s path forward.

These gatherings are more than updates: they improve our relationships with Chief Editors, who serve not only as leaders of their journals but also as ambassadors for MDPI within the research community. We often hear that this type of event is unique, something many other publishers do not provide. It shows that we care and are willing to go the extra mile to recognize and engage our key collaborators.

MDPI and the UK: Key facts

  • With over 80,000 publications, the UK is MDPI’s eighth-largest contributor.
  • MDPI is the fourth-largest publisher in the UK, accounting for 11% of the country’s 89,526 Open Access publications in 2024.
  • We collaborate with more than 4,000 active UK Editorial Board Members, 48% of whom have an H-index above 26. This includes 49 Editors-in-Chief and 74 Section Editors-in-Chief.
  • MDPI maintains over 1,000 IOAP agreements worldwide, with 63 from the UK.

“We are willing to go the extra mile to recognize and engage our key collaborators”

Agenda highlights:

  • MDPI Overview, Open Access, and UK Collaboration – Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI)
  • MDPI Editorial Process – Dr. Michael O’Sullivan (Scientific Quality Advisor Lead, MDPI)
  • Research Integrity and Publication Ethics – Daisy Fenton (Research Integrity Specialist, MDPI)
  • Institutional Partnerships – Becky Castellon (Institutional Partnerships Manager, MDPI)
  • Promoting and Developing Your Journal – Prof. Fabio Tosti (Editor-in-Chief of NDT)
  • Indexing to Impact – Dr. Michael O’Sullivan (Scientific Quality Advisor Lead, MDPI)
  • Engaging our Academic Community – Jaime Anderson Anderson (UK Operations Manager, MDPI)
  • Closing Remarks – Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI)


MDPI colleagues Stefan Tochev (CEO), Jaime Anderson Anderson (UK Operations Manager), Dr. Michael O’Sullivan (Scientific Quality Advisor Lead), Becky Castellon (Institutional Partnerships Manager), Daisy Fenton (Research Integrity Specialist) at the MDPI UK 2025 Summit in London.

Thank you!

A special thank-you to the Manchester team and all colleagues behind the scenes who made this Summit a success. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. We look forward to building on this momentum with future Summits in Europe and beyond.


Closing Thoughts


Dr. Giulia Stefenelli (Scientific Communications Lead, MDPI) and Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI) participating in a press conference at the Italiane Senate in Rome to promote the 2nd International Conference on Environmental Medicine (ICEM)

MDPI at the Italian Senate: Promoting Environmental Medicine and Open Science

On 16 September, Dr. Giulia Stefenelli (Scientific Communications Lead) and I had the honour of participating in a press conference at the Italian Senate in Rome, organized by the Italian Society of Environmental Medicine (SIMA) to promote the upcoming 2nd International Conference on Environmental Medicine (ICEM) (20–21 November 2025).

This is an important event for MDPI, as we are the exclusive publishing partner for ICEM and have recently launched a new journal with SIMA, further building our presence both in Italy and within this important field of research.

Why this matters

  • The promotion of ICEM has received extensive national media coverage (more than 15 mentions in major Italian outlets; see links below).
  • The press conference brought together leading policymakers, academics, and Nobel Laureates to emphasize the impact of environmental exposures and epigenetics on human health.
  • We were introduced to government ministries, university rectors, and influential stakeholders, which helps us bolster MDPI’s visibility and reputation in Italy.

Highlights

Nobel Laureate Sir Richard Roberts joined the discussion, underlining the importance of environmental medicine in shaping future health outcomes. Nobel Laureate Prof. Dr. Tong Zhu (Peking University) will also speak at the November conference.

Institutional representatives included the Italian Minister of the Environment and Energy Security, the Italian Undersecretary for Health, and senior officials from the World Health Organization.

In my closing remarks, I highlighted that:

“Over the past five years, about 65% of research published in Italy has been Open Access, compared to an average of 55% worldwide.”

Italian research ranked seventh among the top 20 countries in average citations during this period, reflecting its strong international influence. Not only is Italy producing a high volume of research; it is also producing research of outstanding quality.

MDPI’s role

This event was not only about promoting ICEM but also about showcasing MDPI’s commitment to Open Access and our ability to connect scientific publishing with leading academic, medical, and policy institutions.

As Giulia Stefenelli noted:

“This event was highly relevant for MDPI, as it not only showcased our strong commitment to OA but also emphasized our role in advancing important fields such as Environmental Medicine.”

Learn more

This moment at the Italian Senate shows how MDPI can connect publishing with science, policy, and society to help advance both Open Science and environmental health research on a global stage.

In Rome with Sir Richard Roberts (photo left) and Prof. Giuseppe Novelli (EiC of MDPI journal COVID).

Stefan Tochev
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG

30 September 2025
Nobel Prize — The Science Behind the Prize


Nobel Prizes are the world’s most prestigious recognition of scientific breakthroughs, honoring discoveries that push the boundaries of knowledge and reshape entire fields. They bring into the public eye researchers whose work might otherwise remain known only within specialized circles.

For many, winning a Nobel Prize is a surreal experience. Laureates often describe a mix of joy, humility, reflection, and gratitude for the teams and collaborators whose contributions made the achievement possible. Behind every Nobel-winning idea lies years of careful, incremental work—a process that often goes unseen.

When Prof. Steven Weinberg won the Nobel Prize in Physics in October 1979, his wife Louise, a legal scholar, reminded him to keep doing the ordinary hard work of science, joking: “Now you have to write some unimportant papers.” True to form, Weinberg continued to push the boundaries of our understanding of the Universe, showing that curiosity and dedication extend far beyond the moment of recognition (Hofmann 2025: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-8994/17/6/840).

Discover the science behind the world’s most transformative ideas

Over the years, dozens of Nobel laureates have published their work with MDPI, entrusting our open access journals to disseminate their findings to a global audience. As of 2024, more than 40 laureates have contributed over 115 articles across 35 journals, ranging from pioneering research on microRNAs and mRNA therapeutics, to fundamental insights in theoretical physics, and advances in structural biology.

We regularly spotlight how Nobel Prize–winning research intersects with the contributions of our authors. This not only celebrates the achievements of the laureates, but also underscores the role of open access in ensuring that transformative science reaches the widest possible audience.

On this page, we invite you to explore selected works by Nobel laureates within the MDPI portfolio, and to join us in celebrating the global impact of their ideas.


The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2025 will be announced on October 6 at 11:30 am CEST (at the earliest), awarded by the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden. MDPI sincerely invites you to explore research in a related field.

 

 

The Science Behind the Prize: 2025 Nobel Physiology or Medicine Roundtable
6 October 2025, 03:30 pm (CEST)
Free to register for this webinar here!

The Nobel Prize in Physics 2025 will be announced on October 7 at 11:45 am CEST (at the earliest), awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Stockholm, Sweden. MDPI sincerely invites you to explore research in a related field.

 

 

The Science Behind the Prize: 2025 Nobel Physics Roundtable
7 October 2025, 02:30 pm (CEST)
Free to register for this webinar here!


The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 will be announced on October 8 at 11:45 am CEST (at the earliest), awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Stockholm, Sweden. MDPI sincerely invites you to explore research in a related field.

 

 

28 September 2025
Journal of Personalized Medicine | Highly Cited Papers and Hot Topic Special Issues on Respiratory Diseases


We are delighted to share some of the highly cited papers on respiratory diseases that were published in the Journal of Personalized Medicine (JPM, ISSN: 2075-4426). We would also like to promote some Special Issues on this topic that are currently open for submission and may be of interest to you.

  1. “Lung and Gut Microbiome in COPD”
    by Efstathios Karakasidis, Ourania S. Kotsiou and Konstantinos I. Gourgoulianis
    J. Pers. Med. 2023, 13(5), 804; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13050804
    Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/13/5/804
    Cited by 19 | Viewed by 4230
  2. “Patient Self-Inflicted Lung Injury—A Narrative Review of Pathophysiology, Early Recognition, and Management Options”
    by Peter Sklienka, Michal Frelich and Filip Burša
    J. Pers. Med. 2023, 13(4), 593; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13040593
    Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/13/4/593
    Cited by 18 | Viewed by 10750
  3. “Targeting IL-4 and IL-13 Receptors on Eosinophils in CRSwNP Patients: The Clinical Efficacy of Dupilumab”
    by Giovanna Lucia Piazzetta, Nadia Lobello, Emanuela Chiarella, Alberta Rizzuti, Corrado Pelaia, Girolamo Pelaia and Nicola Lombardo
    J. Pers. Med. 2023, 13(9), 1404; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13091404
    Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/13/9/1404
    Cited by 16 | Viewed by 3450
  4. “The Role of Small Airway Disease in Pulmonary Fibrotic Diseases”
    by Georgios I. Barkas, Zoe Daniil and Ourania S. Kotsiou
    J. Pers. Med. 2023, 13(11), 1600; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13111600
    Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/13/11/1600
    Cited by 12 | Viewed by 5640
  5. “Prediction of Asthma Exacerbations in Children”
    by Evangelia Sarikloglou, Sotirios Fouzas and Emmanouil Paraskakis
    J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(1), 20; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14010020
    Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/14/1/20
    Cited by 9 | Viewed by 3530
  6. “Insights into Personalised Medicine in Bronchiectasis”
    by Clementine S. Fraser and Ricardo J. José
    J. Pers. Med. 2023, 13(1), 133; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13010133
    Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/13/1/133
    Cited by 8 | Viewed by 6735
  7. “Sarcopenia and Tuberculosis: Is There Any Connection?”
    by Nikolaos D. Karakousis, Konstantinos I. Gourgoulianis and Ourania S. Kotsiou
    J. Pers. Med. 2023, 13(7), 1102; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13071102
    Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/13/7/1102
    Cited by 7 | Viewed by 2735
  8. “Speaking of the “Devil”: Diagnostic Errors in Interstitial Lung Diseases”
    by Raluca Ioana Arcana, Radu Adrian Crișan-Dabija, Bogdan Caba, Alexandra-Simona Zamfir, Tudor Andrei Cernomaz, Andreea Zabara-Antal, Mihai Lucian Zabara, Ștefăniță Arcana, Dragoș Traian Marcu and Antigona Trofor
    J. Pers. Med. 2023, 13(11), 1589; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13111589
    Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/13/11/1589
    Cited by 7 | Viewed by 1845

Special Issues:

Innovations in Airway Diseases

Guest Editor: Dr. Ourania S. Kotsiou

Submission deadline: 31 October 2025

Novel Challenges and Advances in Respiratory Diseases

Guest Editor: Dr. Vasiliki E. Georgakopoulou

Submission deadline: 30 June 2026

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

JPM Editorial Office

28 September 2025
Journal of Personalized Medicine | Editor’s Choice Articles in Q3 of 2025


We are delighted to share some of the Editor’s Choice Articles that were published in the Journal of Personalized Medicine (JPM, ISSN: 2075-4426). The full list can be viewed via the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jpm/editors_choice.

  1. “Advancing Patient Care: How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Healthcare”
    by Diana Gina Poalelungi, Carmina Liana Musat, Ana Fulga, Marius Neagu, Anca Iulia Neagu, Alin Ionut Piraianu and Iuliu Fulga
    J. Pers. Med. 2023, 13(8), 1214; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13081214
    Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/13/8/1214
    Cited by 95 | Viewed by 19530
  2. “Predicting the Onset of Diabetes with Machine Learning Methods”
    by Chun-Yang Chou, Ding-Yang Hsu and Chun-Hung Chou
    J. Pers. Med. 2023, 13(3), 406; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13030406
    Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/13/3/406
    Cited by 92 | Viewed by 10045
  3. “The Role of BDNF as a Biomarker in Cognitive and Sensory Neurodegeneration”
    by Anna Pisani, Fabiola Paciello, Valeria Del Vecchio, Rita Malesci, Eugenio De Corso, Elena Cantone and Anna Rita Fetoni
    J. Pers. Med. 2023, 13(4), 652; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13040652
    Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/13/4/652
    Cited by 60 | Viewed by 9600
  4. “Multi-Modal Stacking Ensemble for the Diagnosis of Cardiovascular Diseases”
    by Taeyoung Yoon and Daesung Kang
    J. Pers. Med. 2023, 13(2), 373; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13020373
    Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/13/2/373
    Cited by 48 | Viewed by 4555
  5. “Challenging ChatGPT 3.5 in Senology—An Assessment of Concordance with Breast Cancer Tumor Board Decision Making”
    by Sebastian Griewing, Niklas Gremke, Uwe Wagner, Michael Lingenfelder, Sebastian Kuhn and Jelena Boekhoff
    J. Pers. Med. 2023, 13(10), 1502; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13101502
    Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/13/10/1502
    Cited by 48 | Viewed by 4235
  6. “Biomarkers as Prognostic Predictors and Therapeutic Guide in Critically Ill Patients: Clinical Evidence”
    by Rosa Méndez Hernández and Fernando Ramasco Rueda
    J. Pers. Med. 2023, 13(2), 333; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13020333
    Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/13/2/333
    Cited by 43 | Viewed by 8255
  7. “Functional Alignment Philosophy in Total Knee Arthroplasty—Rationale and Technique for the Valgus Morphotype Using an Image Based Robotic Platform and Individualized Planning”
    by Jobe Shatrov, Constant Foissey, Moussa Kafelov, Cécile Batailler, Stanislas Gunst, Elvire Servien and Sébastien Lustig
    J. Pers. Med. 2023, 13(2), 212; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13020212
    Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/13/2/212
    Cited by 35 | Viewed by 8395
  8. “Homologous Recombination Deficiency in Ovarian Cancer: from the Biological Rationale to Current Diagnostic Approaches”
    by Alessandro Mangogna, Giada Munari, Francesco Pepe, Edoardo Maffii, Pierluigi Giampaolino, Giuseppe Ricci, Matteo Fassan, Umberto Malapelle and Stefania Biffi
    J. Pers. Med. 2023, 13(2), 284; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13020284
    Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/13/2/284
    Cited by 29 | Viewed by 8465
  9. “Three-Dimensional Accuracy and Stability of Personalized Implants in Orthognathic Surgery: A Systematic Review and a Meta-Analysis”
    by Alexandru Diaconu, Michael Boelstoft Holte, Gabriele Berg-Beckhoff and Else Marie Pinholt
    J. Pers. Med. 2023, 13(1), 125; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13010125
    Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/13/1/125
    Cited by 29 | Viewed by 4509
  10. “How Sex Hormones Affect Migraine: An Interdisciplinary Preclinical Research Panel Review”
    by Frederick Godley, John Meitzen, Hadas Nahman-Averbuch, Mary Angela O’Neal, David Yeomans, Nanette Santoro, Nina Riggins and Lars Edvinsson
    J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(2), 184; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14020184
    Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/14/2/184
    Cited by 16 | Viewed by 13625
  11. “Modulation of Ferroptosis by microRNAs in Human Cancer”
    by Irena Velkova, Martina Pasino, Zumama Khalid, Paola Menichini, Emanuele Martorana, Alberto Izzotti and Alessandra Pulliero
    J. Pers. Med. 2023, 13(5), 719; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13050719
    Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/13/5/719
    Cited by 15 | Viewed by 3255
  12. “Clinical and Biochemical Implications of Hyaluronic Acid in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation: A Comprehensive Review”
    by Giorgia Natalia Iaconisi, Nunzia Gallo, Laura Caforio, Vincenzo Ricci, Giuseppe Fiermonte, Simone Della Tommasa, Andrea Bernetti, Vincenza Dolce, Giacomo Farì and Loredana Capobianco
    J. Pers. Med. 2023, 13(12), 1647; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13121647
    Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/13/12/1647
    Cited by 14 | Viewed by 3915
  13. “Use, Abuse, and Misuse of Nasal Medications: Real-Life Survey on Community Pharmacist’s Perceptions”
    by Elena Russo, Francesco Giombi, Giovanni Paoletti, Enrico Heffler, Giorgio Walter Canonica, Francesca Pirola, Giuseppe Mercante, Giuseppe Spriano, Luca Malvezzi, Enrico Keber et al.
    J. Pers. Med. 2023, 13(4), 579; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13040579
    Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/13/4/579
    Cited by 11 | Viewed by 5380
  14. “MGMT Promoter Methylation: Prognostication beyond Treatment Response”
    by Keyoumars Ashkan, Asfand Baig Mirza, Christos Soumpasis, Christoforos Syrris, Dimitrios Kalaitzoglou, Chaitanya Sharma, Zachariah Joseph James, Abbas Khizar Khoja, Razna Ahmed, Amisha Vastani
    J. Pers. Med. 2023, 13(6), 999; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13060999
    Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/13/6/999
    Cited by 10 | Viewed by 3870
  15. “Non-Invasive Retinal Vessel Analysis as a Predictor for Cardiovascular Disease”
    by Raluca Eugenia Iorga, Damiana Costin, Răzvana Sorina Munteanu-Dănulescu, Elena Rezuș and Andreea Dana Moraru
    J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(5), 501; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14050501
    Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/14/5/501
    Cited by 10 | Viewed by 3660
  16. “Needs and Demands for eHealth Pain Management Interventions in Chronic Pain Patients”
    by Paula Stoppok, Anna-Lena Frewer, Adam Schweda, Sheila Geiger, Eva-Maria Skoda, Diana Müßgens, Ulrike Bingel, Martin Teufel and Alexander Bäuerle
    J. Pers. Med. 2023, 13(4), 675; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13040675
    Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/13/4/675
    Cited by 9 | Viewed by 2620
  17. “Virtual Surgical Planning and Patient-Specific Instruments for Correcting Lower Limb Deformities in Pediatric Patients: Preliminary Results from the In-Office 3D Printing Point of Care”
    by Giovanni Trisolino, Alessandro Depaoli, Grazia Chiara Menozzi, Luca Lerma, Michele Di Gennaro, Carmelo Quinto, Leonardo Vivarelli, Dante Dallari and Gino Rocca
    J. Pers. Med. 2023, 13(12), 1664; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13121664
    Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/13/12/1664
    Cited by 6 | Viewed by 2055
  18. “Revolutionizing Pathology with Artificial Intelligence: Innovations in Immunohistochemistry”
    by Diana Gina Poalelungi, Anca Iulia Neagu, Ana Fulga, Marius Neagu, Dana Tutunaru, Aurel Nechita and Iuliu Fulga
    J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(7), 693; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14070693
    Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/14/7/693
    Cited by 6 | Viewed by 3330
  19. “Baseline CTC Count as a Predictor of Long-Term Outcomes in High-Risk Prostate Cancer”
    by Wojciech A. Cieślikowski, Piotr Milecki, Monika Świerczewska, Agnieszka Ida, Michał Kasperczak, Agnieszka Jankowiak, Michał Nowicki, Klaus Pantel, Catherine Alix-Panabières and Maciej Zabel
    J. Pers. Med. 2023, 13(4), 608; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13040608
    Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/13/4/608
    Cited by 8 | Viewed by 2630
  20. “The Sound of Memory: Investigating Music Therapy’s Cognitive Benefits in Patients with Dementia—A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials”
    by Berne Ting, Chen-Hsin Su, Daniel Tzu-Li Chen, Wei-Ti Hsu, Chia-Lin Tsai, Pan-Yen Lin and Li Jingling
    J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(5), 497; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14050497
    Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/14/5/497
    Cited by 5 | Viewed by 8600

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

JPM Editorial Office

28 September 2025
Meet Us at Kidney Week 2025, 6–9 November 2025, Houston, USA


MDPI will attend ASN Kidney Week 2025, which will take place from 6 to 9 November 2025, at the George R. Brown Convention Center, in Houston, USA.

The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) invites you to participate in the largest and most influential international gathering of kidney professionals worldwide. Join the kidney community as we come together with a shared focus on improving the lives of over 850 million people across the globe. At Kidney Week 2025 in Houston, TX, you will have the opportunity to engage with more than 12,000 kidney professionals and experience the Scientific Exposition, which showcases the latest advances in treatment, research, and cutting-edge technology in nephrology. As the world’s premier nephrology meeting, Kidney Week offers exciting and challenging opportunities to exchange knowledge, discover the newest scientific and medical developments, and take part in engaging discussions with leading experts in the field.

MDPI is excited to participate in this prestigious event. We welcome you to visit MDPI’s booth, where you will be able to have face-to-face exchanges with our representatives, and learn more about our open access publishing services.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

If you plan to attend this event, 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://www.asn-online.org/kidneyweek.

19 September 2025
MDPI Webinar | The Science Behind the Prize: 2025 Nobel Physiology or Medicine Roundtable, 6 October 2025


Coinciding with the announcement of the 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine, this forum underscores the importance of recognizing outstanding achievements that push the boundaries of human knowledge and understanding. It represents a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas on the advancements driving scientific progress and to inspire the next generation of gifted scientists.

General topics of discussion for this event will include the following:

  • Breakthrough research shaping the future of physiology or medicine;
  • Reflecting on past Nobel Prize-winning work and its legacy;
  • The key trends driving innovation in physiology or medicine today;
  • Exploring the societal and scientific contributions of physiology or medicine research.

Date: 6 October 2025
Time: 3:30 p.m. CEST | 9:30 a.m. EDT | 9:30 p.m. CST (Asia)
Webinar ID: 852 3554 5031

Register now for free! 

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

Unable to attend? Please register anyway; the session will be recorded, and we will let you know when the recording is available for viewing.

Program:

Speaker

Agenda

Time in CEST

Time in EDT

Time in CST Asia

MDPI Host

Opening Remarks

3:30–3:35 p.m.

9:30–9:35 a.m.

9:30–9:35 p.m.

Speakers:
Prof. Dr. Jacek Z. Kubiak
Prof. Dr. Carlos Moreno
Prof. Dr. Claus Jacob

Expert Commentary: Breakthroughs and Future Impacts of Physiology or Medicine Research

3:35–4:15 p.m.

9:35–10:15 a.m.

9:35–10:15 p.m.

 

Break

4:15–4:20 p.m.

10:15–10:20 a.m.

10:15–10:20 p.m.

MDPI Host

Stating the Prize Winner

4:20–4:25 p.m.

10:20–10:25 a.m.

10:20–10:25 p.m.

Speakers:
Prof. Dr. Jacek Z. Kubiak
Prof. Dr. Carlos Moreno
Prof. Dr. Claus Jacob

Reflective Discussion: What the Nobel Prize Means for Science and Society

4:25–4:45 p.m.

10:25–10:45 a.m.

10:25–10:45 p.m.

MDPI Host

Closing Remarks

4:45–4:50 p.m.

10:45–10:50 a.m.

10:45–10:50 p.m.


Webinar Keynote Speakers:

  • Prof. Dr. Jacek Z. Kubiak, CNRS/University Rennes UMR 6290, Institute of Genetics and Development of Rennes (IGDR), Rennes, France;
  • Prof. Dr Carlos S. Moreno, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Department of Biomedical Informatics, Department of Urology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA;
  • Prof. Dr Claus Jacob, Division of Bioorganic Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, University of Saarland, Saarland, Germany.

For more information about this webinar, please visit the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/NPR2025PM.

If you have any questions about this webinar, please contact webinar@mdpi.com.

MDPI Webinar Secretariat

15 September 2025
International Day for Interventional Cardiology, 16 September 2025


The International Day for Interventional Cardiology is observed annually on 16 September. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the field of interventional cardiology and its role in treating heart diseases through minimally invasive procedures. It highlights advancements and achievements in the field, emphasizing the importance of cardiovascular health and innovative medical interventions.

In recognition of this important day, we recommend the following related articles, Special Issues, and journals spanning multidisciplinary fields, including clinical medicine. We believe that promoting such research contributes to enhanced public awareness and a greater understanding of cardiovascular diseases and procedures, related complications, prevention and care.


Cellular and Molecular Bases for the Application of Polyphenols in the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
by Carlo Caiati and Emilio Jirillo
Diseases 2025, 13(7), 221; https://doi.org/10.3390/diseases13070221

Comparative Analysis of Cardiovascular Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes Patients Engaging in Aerobic, Resistance, and Combined Training: A Systematic Review
by Sayed Alireza Mousavi Zadeh, Giuseppe Caminiti, Maurizio Aracri, Massimo Pieri, Anna Paola Mitterhofer, Antonino De Lorenzo, Sergio Bernardini, Pasquale Farsetti, Maurizio Volterrani, Rosario Barone et al.
Diabetology 2025, 6(5), 38; https://doi.org/10.3390/diabetology6050038

Medical Therapy Versus Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients with Myocardial Bridging from a National Population-Based Cohort Study: The Use of Big Data Analytics
by Chayakrit Krittanawong, Song Peng Ang, Fernando Alexis Padilla, Yusuf Kamran Qadeer, Zhen Wang, Nicola Gaibazzi, Samin K. Sharma, Carl J. Lavie, Hartzell V. Schaff and Ernst R. Schwarz
Cardiogenetics 2025, 15(2), 10; https://doi.org/10.3390/cardiogenetics15020010

Computed Tomography Angiography Identified High-Risk Coronary Plaques: From Diagnosis to Prognosis and Future Management
by Kyriakos Dimitriadis, Nikolaos Pyrpyris, Panagiotis Theofilis, Emmanouil Mantzouranis, Eirini Beneki, Panagiotis Kostakis, George Koutsopoulos, Konstantinos Aznaouridis, Konstantina Aggeli and Konstantinos Tsioufis
Diagnostics 2024, 14(15), 1671; https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics14151671

Emerging Transcatheter Therapies for Valvular Heart Disease: Focus on Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Procedures
by Nikolaos Ktenopoulos, Odysseas Katsaros, Anastasios Apostolos, Maria Drakopoulou, Grigorios Tsigkas, Constantinos Tsioufis, Periklis Davlouros, Konstantinos Toutouzas and Antonios Karanasos
Life 2024, 14(7), 842; https://doi.org/10.3390/life14070842

Zero-Fluoroscopy Catheter Ablation of Right Appendage Focal Atrial Tachycardia in a Pregnant Woman
by Federica Troisi, Noemi Valenti, Federico Quadrini, Nicola Vitulano, Antonio Di Monaco, Imma Romanazzi, Rosa Caruso, Rocco Orfino and Massimo Grimaldi
Clin. Pract. 2024, 14(3), 946-953; https://doi.org/10.3390/clinpract14030075

In-Stent Restenosis Overview: From Intravascular Imaging to Optimal Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Management
by Neda Shafiabadi Hassani, Lucas Carlini Ogliari, Pedro Rafael Vieira de Oliveira Salerno, Gabriel Tensol Rodrigues Pereira, Marcelo Harada Ribeiro and Luis Augusto Palma Dallan
Medicina 2024, 60(4), 549; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60040549

The Application of Precision Medicine in Structural Heart Diseases: A Step towards the Future
by Grigorios Chrysostomidis, Anastasios Apostolos, Amalia Papanikolaou, Konstantinos Konstantinou, Grigorios Tsigkas, Antigoni Koliopoulou and Themistokles Chamogeorgakis
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(4), 375; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14040375

Different Mechanisms in Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy: Impact of BRCA1 and BRCA2 Mutations
by Hien C. Nguyen, Jefferson C. Frisbee and Krishna K. Singh
Hearts 2024, 5(1), 54-74; https://doi.org/10.3390/hearts5010005

Translational Relevance of Advanced Age and Atherosclerosis in Preclinical Trials of Biotherapies for Peripheral Artery Disease
by Keith A. Webster
Genes 2024, 15(1), 135; https://doi.org/10.3390/genes15010135

A Refractory Electrical Storm after Acute Myocardial Infarction: The Role of Temporary Ventricular Overdrive Pacing as a Bridge to ICD Implantation
by Mijo Meter and Josip Andelo Borovac
Pathophysiology 2024, 31(1), 44-51; https://doi.org/10.3390/pathophysiology31010004

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Current Status and Future Indications
by Manish Vinayak, Pier Pasquale Leone, Richard Tanner, Vishal Dhulipala, Anton Camaj, Rakhee Rajendra Kumar Makhija, Amit Hooda, Annapoorna S. Kini, Samin K. Sharma and Sahil Khera
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(2), 373; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13020373

Gender Disparities after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement with Newer Generation Transcatheter Heart Valves: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
by Angkawipa Trongtorsak, Sittinun Thangjui, Pabitra Adhikari, Biraj Shrestha, Jakrin Kewcharoen, Leenhapong Navaravong, Somsupha Kanjanauthai, Steve Attanasio and Hammad A. Saudye
Med. Sci. 2023, 11(2), 33; https://doi.org/10.3390/medsci11020033

Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Cardiovascular Diseases
Guest Editors: Dr. Fabrizio Guarracini and Prof. Dr. Cristina Giannattasio
Deadline for submissions: 31 October 2025

Pediatric Cardiology Frontiers: Innovations in Diagnosis and Treatment
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Eliza Elena Cintezǎ and Dr. Ştefana Moisǎ
Deadline for submissions: 31 October 2025

Clinical Advances in Cardiovascular Interventions
Guest Editor: Dr. Tomasz Tokarek
Deadline for submissions: 14 November 2025

New Horizons in the Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease in Diabetes
Guest Editor: Dr. Federico Biscetti
Deadline for submissions: 20 February 2026

HTAAD: Unraveling the Molecular and Clinical Complexity of Heritable Thoracic Aortic Disease
Guest Editors: Prof. Guglielmina Pepe, Prof. Dr. Rossella Fattori, Dr. Stefano Nistri and Prof. Dr. Yskert von Kodolitsch
Deadline for submissions: 20 November 2025

Insights into the Management of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors
Guest Editors: Dr. Paweł Muszyński and Prof. Dr. Anna Tomaszuk-Kazberuk
Deadline for submissions: 31 March 2026

Recent Advances in Interventional Cardiology
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Dan Mircea Olinic and Dr. Florin-Leontin Lazar
Deadline for submissions: 20 April 2026

Interventional Cardiology: Advances in Personalized Treatment and Management
Guest Editors: Dr. Saverio Muscoli and Dr. Alessandro Sticchi
Deadline for submissions: 30 April 2026

11 September 2025
Meet Us at the 38th Annual Congress of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine, 4–8 October 2025, Barcelona, Spain


Conference: 38th Annual Congress of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine
Date: 4–8 October 2025
Location: Barcelona, Spain

We are pleased to announce that MDPI will participate in the 38th Annual Congress of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM25), to be held in Barcelona, Spain, from 4 to 8 October 2025.

One of the highlights of this year’s congress will be the continued focus on novel advances in theranostics. This rapidly evolving field continues to revolutionize our approach to diagnosis and treatment, offering unprecedented precision and personalized care for our patients. We have an exciting program lined up, featuring leading experts who will share their insights and latest research findings.

MDPI is excited to participate in this prestigious event! Representing the journal Diagnostics (ISSN: 2075-4418), Ms. Florina Maria Muresan and Ms. Lassie Shu will be present at the MDPI exhibition stand, where they will warmly welcome all scholars to stop by and engage in insightful discussions. This event presents a unique opportunity for participants to interact with leading experts in the field and explore potential collaborations. Do not miss the chance to visit our stand and exchange ideas with the MDPI editors and other delegates!

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:

  • Diagnostics;
  • Diseases;
  • Cancers;
  • JCM;
  • JPM;
  • Medical Sciences;
  • Tomography;
  • Medicina;
  • J. Imaging;
  • Current Oncology;
  • Uro.

If you are planning to attend the conference, please feel free to start a conversation with us. We invite all conference attendees to visit MDPI’s booth and meet with our esteemed Editorial Board Members.

For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://eanm25.eanm.org/.

7 September 2025
World Duchenne Awareness Day—“Family: The Heart of Care”, 7 September 2025


Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a condition that, while currently incurable, is the focus of extensive research aimed at prevention and treatment to improve the health and quality of life for those affected. Each year, we observe World Duchenne Awareness Day to enhance public understanding of the profound health, social, and economic impacts of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and to bolster our efforts in combating this condition.

The day marks the birthday of Guillaume Duchenne, the physician who first described the disorder in the 19th century, thus setting the stage for advancements in diagnosis and care. It is our hope that esteemed journals in the fields of Biology, Life Sciences, and Medicine & Pharmacology at MDPI will continue to act as forums for the dissemination of cutting-edge research and innovative concepts related to the prevention and treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

   

CRISPR/Cas9-Targeted Myostatin Deletion Improves the Myogenic Differentiation Parameters for Muscle-Derived Stem Cells in Mice
by Mohamed I. Elashry, Victoria C. Schneider, Manuela Heimann, Sabine Wenisch and Stefan Arnhold
J. Dev. Biol. 2025, 13(1), 5; https://doi.org/10.3390/jdb13010005

Evaluation of Creatine Monohydrate Supplementation on the Gastrocnemius Muscle of Mice with Muscular Dystrophy: A Preliminary Study
by Victor Augusto Ramos Fernandes, Gabriela Pereira dos Santos, Amilton Iatecola, Daniela Vieira Buchaim, Ionaly Judith Faria Garcia, Carlos Henrique Bertoni Reis, Lívia Maluf Menegazzo Bueno, Bruna Trazzi Pagani, Rogerio Leone Buchaim and Marcelo Rodrigues da Cunha
Pathophysiology 2025, 32(1), 2; https://doi.org/10.3390/pathophysiology32010002

Appendicular Skeletal Muscle Index Is Positively Related to Mediterranean Diet Adherence in University Students
by Paraskevi Detopoulou, Olga Magni, Ioanna Pylarinou, Despoina Levidi, Vassilios Dedes, Milia Tzoutzou, Konstantina Argyri, Evangelia Fappa, Aristea Gioxari and George Panoutsopoulos
Diseases 2025, 13(1), 3; https://doi.org/10.3390/diseases13010003

MRI-Based Circumferential Strain in Boys with Early Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Cardiomyopathy
by Zhan-Qiu Liu, Nyasha G. Maforo, Patrick Magrath, Ashley Prosper, Pierangelo Renella, Nancy Halnon, Holden H. Wu and Daniel B. Ennis
Diagnostics 2024, 14(23), 2673; https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics14232673

An Updated Analysis of Exon-Skipping Applicability for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Using the UMD-DMD Database
by Jamie Leckie, Abdullah Zia and Toshifumi Yokota
Genes 2024, 15(11), 1489; https://doi.org/10.3390/genes15111489

A Comprehensive Workplace Exercise Intervention to Reduce Musculoskeletal Pain and Improve Functional Capacity in Office Workers: A Randomized Controlled Study
by Konstantina Karatrantou and Vassilis Gerodimos
Healthcare 2024, 12(9), 915; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12090915

Evaluation of Neuromuscular Diseases and Complaints by Quantitative Muscle MRI
by Lara Schlaffke, Robert Rehmann, Anne-Katrin Güttsches, Matthias Vorgerd, Christine H. Meyer-Frießem, Hubert R. Dinse, Elena Enax-Krumova, Martijn Froeling and Johannes Forsting
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(7), 1958; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13071958

Nuclear Small Dystrophin Isoforms during Muscle Differentiation
by Tina Donandt, Vanessa Todorow, Stefan Hintze, Alexandra Graupner, Benedikt Schoser, Maggie C. Walter and Peter Meinke
Life 2023, 13(6), 1367; https://doi.org/10.3390/life13061367

Orphan Drugs in Neurology—A Narrative Review
by Carmen Adella Sirbu, Raluca Ivan, Francois Jerome Authier, Florentina Ionita-Radu, Dragos Catalin Jianu, Octavian Vasiliu, Ciprian Constantin and Sorin Tuță
J. Pers. Med. 2023, 13(3), 420; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13030420

Muscle Wasting, Aging, and Cancer: The Effects of Physical Exercise
Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Paula Tavares
Submission deadline: 28 November 2025
Genetic Diagnosis and Treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Guest Editor: Dr. Liubov V. Gushchina
Submission deadline: 20 December 2025
Muscular Dystrophy: From Molecular Basis to Therapies: 2nd Edition
Guest Editor: Dr. Francesca Sciandra and Dr. Kinga I. Gawlik
Submission deadline: 15 January 2026
Dysfunctions or Approaches of the Musculoskeletal System
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Paloma Moro and Prof. Dr. Jorge Rodriguez
Submission deadline: 28 February 2026
Neuromuscular Diseases and Musculoskeletal Disorders
Guest Editor: Dr. Anna Christakou
Submission deadline: 28 February 2026
Mitochondrial Function and Dysfunction in Developmental Biology Metabolism
Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Simon J. Conway
Submission deadline: 15 March 2026

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