Announcements
6 February 2025
Land | Invitation to Read the Selected Papers from Volume 14, Issue 1, January 2025
We are delighted to announce that Issue 1, Volume 14 of Land (ISSN: 2073-445X), was released in January 2025. The following is a list of partial articles which we believe will be of interest to you.
Cover Story:
by Simone A. Williams, Sharon B. Megdal, Adriana A. Zuniga-Teran, David M. Quanrud and Gary Christopherson
Land 2025, 14(1), 58; https://doi.org/10.3390/land14010058
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/14/1/58
Section: “Land Systems and Global Change”
1. “Tool Used to Assess Co-Benefits of Nature-Based Solutions in Urban Ecosystems for Human Wellbeing: Second Validation via Measurement Application”
by Karmele Herranz-Pascual, Paula Anchustegui, Carolina Cantergiani and Ioseba Iraurgi
Land 2025, 14(1), 203; https://doi.org/10.3390/land14010203
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/14/1/203
Section: “Landscape Ecology”
2. “Machine Learning-Based Prediction of Ecosystem-Scale CO2 Flux Measurements”
by Jeffrey Uyekawa, John Leland, Darby Bergl, Yujie Liu, Andrew D. Richardson and Benjamin Lucas
Land 2025, 14(1), 124; https://doi.org/10.3390/land14010124
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/14/1/124
Section: “Land, Soil and Water”
3. “Assessment of Soil Organic Matter and Its Microbial Role in Selected Locations in the South Bohemia Region (Czech Republic)”
by David Kabelka, Petr Konvalina, Marek Kopecký, Eva Klenotová and Jaroslav Šíma
Land 2025, 14(1), 183; https://doi.org/10.3390/land14010183
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/14/1/183
Section: “Land Socio-Economic and Political Issues”
4. “Territorial Brands for Rural Development Strategies in Protected Natural Spaces: A Social Demand Analysis”
by José A. Albaladejo-García, Gonzalo Martínez-García and José M. Martínez-Paz
Land 2025, 14(1), 39; https://doi.org/10.3390/land14010039
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/14/1/39
Section: “Urban Contexts and Urban-Rural Interactions”
5. “Measuring Accessibility of Green Spaces for the Health and Wellbeing of Inhabitants of the Milan Metropolitan Area”
by Maria Chiara Pastore, Claudia Ida Maria Parenti and Corinna Patetta
Land 2025, 14(1), 97; https://doi.org/10.3390/land14010097
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/14/1/97
Section: “Land–Climate Interactions”
6. “Analysis of Climate Change Effects on Precipitation and Temperature Trends in Spain”
by Blanca Arellano, Qianhui Zheng and Josep Roca
Land 2025, 14(1), 85; https://doi.org/10.3390/land14010085
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/14/1/85
Section: “Land, Biodiversity, and Human Wellbeing”
7. “Habitat Distributions and Abundance of Four Wild Herbivores on the Qinghai–Tibetan Plateau: A Review”
by Tian Qiao, Chiwei Xiao, Zhiming Feng and Junzhi Ye
Land 2025, 14(1), 23; https://doi.org/10.3390/land14010023
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/14/1/23
Section: “Land Environmental and Policy Impact Assessment”
8. ”Sustainable Economic Growth and Land Management: A Case Study on the Role of Tax Legislation in Emerging Markets”
by Edith Pilar Quispe-Espinoza, Sonia Luz Barzola-Inga, Carlos Antonio Adauto-Justo, Carlos Samuel Borja-Mucha, Fabricio Miguel Moreno-Menéndez, Fredi Paul Gutiérrez-Meza, Jefrin Marlon Silva-Murillo and Vicente González-Prida
Land 2025, 14(1), 30; https://doi.org/10.3390/land14010030
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/14/1/30
Section: “Land Innovations – Data and Machine Learning”
9. “A Novel Rapeseed Mapping Framework Integrating Image Fusion, Automated Sample Generation, and Deep Learning in Southwest China”
by Ruolan Jiang, Xingyin Duan, Song Liao, Ziyi Tang and Hao Li
Land 2025, 14(1), 200; https://doi.org/10.3390/land14010200
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/14/1/200
Section: “Water, Energy, Land and Food (WELF) Nexus”
10. “Spatial and Temporal Distribution and Influencing Factors of “Water-Energy-Food-Ecology” System Resilience”
by Yaofeng Yang, Yajuan Chen and Xiuqing Li
Land 2025, 14(1), 8; https://doi.org/10.3390/land14010008
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/14/1/8
Section: “Land – Observation and Monitoring”
11. “Determining Dominant Factors of Vegetation Change with Machine Learning and Multisource Data in the Ganjiang River Basin, China”
by Zhiming Xia, Kaitao Liao, Liping Guo, Bin Wang, Hongsheng Huang, Xiulong Chen, Xiangmin Fang, Kuiling Zu, Zhijun Luo, Faxing Shen et al.
Land 2025, 14(1), 76; https://doi.org/10.3390/land14010076
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/14/1/76
Section: “Land Planning and Landscape Architecture”
12. “Transformation of Settlement Structures in Europe: Trends, Challenges, and Reform Approaches”
by Jiří Dušek
Land 2025, 14(1), 167; https://doi.org/10.3390/land14010167
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/14/1/167
Section: “General”
13. “A Review: Potential of Earth Observation (EO) for Mapping Small-Scale Agriculture and Cropping Systems in West Africa”
by Niklas Heiss, Jonas Meier, Ursula Gessner and Claudia Kuenzer
Land 2025, 14(1), 171; https://doi.org/10.3390/land14010171
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/14/1/171
6 February 2025
Land | Most Downloaded Papers in 2022 (IV)
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Land | Most Downloaded Papers in 2022 (III)
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Land | Most Downloaded Papers in 2022 (II)
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Land | Most Downloaded Papers in 2022 (I)
5 February 2025
MDPI INSIGHTS: The CEO's Letter #20 - Beijing, Singapore, Bangkok, JAMS, Jisc
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
2024 Annual Meeting – Beijing (15 January 2025)
You haven’t truly experienced a New Year’s celebration until you’ve attended one of MDPI’s Chinese Annual Meeting festivities. This year I visited our annual meeting in Beijing, held on the 15th of January.
Imagine this: stepping into a banquet hall filled with 140 tables and about 1,400 colleagues from our Beijing offices, all gathered to share in a six-hour event. The agenda included year-end speeches and presentations, a variety of performances by our colleagues, a selection of awards honouring local employees for their work, group photos for the memories, and a dinner.
This may have been one of the largest events I have attended. For those unaccustomed to such an event, it might seem overwhelming, but it was quite the opposite. The atmosphere was one of celebration as everyone came together to support their peers and celebrate the achievements of 2024.
I was honoured to deliver the opening speech and a presentation highlighting our growth and investment in MDPI’s most valuable asset: our people.
“Our editorial teams represent MDPI at its finest”
I want to give special recognition to the editorial department, across all of our offices, which forms the heart of our business. These teams are the frontline communicators with our authors, reviewers, and guest editors, creating a smooth experience of processing our manuscripts. Their professionalism and kindness are often highlighted as key drivers of satisfaction with MDPI. For this, I extend my deepest gratitude to all our editorial staff, across every office. They truly represent MDPI at its finest.
Beijing is home to two of our offices, with just over 800 employees in Tongzhou and over 600 in Haidian. Thank you to our administrative teams and everyone involved in organizing these New Year’s celebrations across all offices. These events provide a moment to reflect on our shared accomplishments and appreciate the positive impact each of you has on our culture.
MDPI Offices in China
While the history of MDPI begins in Basel, Switzerland, the story of MDPI is very much rooted in China. Below is a list of MDPI’s current offices in China and their respective dates of inauguration:
- 2008: Beijing (Tongzhou, Haidian)
- 2013: Wuhan (Hankou, Guanggu)
- 2019: Tianjin
- 2021: Dalian
- 2021: Nanjing
To date, over 381,000 MDPI research articles have been published by authors affiliated with Chinese institutions, making China our largest market. This is reflected not only in the volume of publications but also in the scale of our workforce supporting local operations and contributing to global success.
While no new offices in China were launched between 2022 and 2024 due to the pandemic and strategic planning, we remain committed to future growth here. Our plans include expanding operations as we continue to build our global workforce.
We look forward to a year filled with continued collaboration, growth, and shared success.
“We remain committed to future growth in China”
Impactful Research
MDPI and Jisc Consortium Extend Open Access Agreement for 2025
I’m pleased to share that MDPI has extended its agreement with the Jisc consortium in the UK for 2025. This renewal strengthens our partnership with UK institutions and reaffirms our shared commitment to advancing open access publishing.
Jisc is the UK’s not-for-profit digital, data, and technology agency supporting tertiary education, research, and innovation. Through initiatives such as our agreement, Jisc helps institutions access essential digital resources and infrastructure to support researchers. Currently, 62 UK institutions are part of our Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP) through this partnership.
Authors from participating institutions benefit from discounts on article processing charges (APCs), with even greater support for institutions that centrally fund APCs. This helps researchers focus on their work while simplifying the publishing process.
A full list of participating institutions can be found here.
As Becky Castellon, our Institutional Partnerships Manager, puts it: “Extending our agreement with Jisc is a reward for the strong partnership we’ve built with research institutions throughout the UK.”
At MDPI, we are dedicated to making research more accessible while reducing administrative burdens for institutions and authors. Open access publishing is at the heart of what we do, and we’re proud to expand its reach in the UK and beyond.
Inside MDPI
Visit to MDPI's Singapore office
During my January trip to some of our APAC offices, I also had the pleasure of visiting our Singapore office for the first time. It’s exciting to see how much the team has grown, now numbering over 55 staff members, with more joining us in February.
Welcoming and Supporting New Team Members
“Experienced staff play an important role in mentoring new hires”
I had the opportunity to connect with both experienced colleagues and new team members who are currently embarking on their careers. This visit reminded me of what it was like when I was in their shoes. I encourage all of us to engage new colleagues with empathy, as we have all been in their position. By creating a welcoming and supportive environment, we can help them settle in and learn about the corporate world, MDPI and our mission.
Experienced staff play an important role in mentoring and guiding new hires, most of whom are transitioning from academia to their first job. I’m especially grateful to colleagues such as Colin Chen, Alicia Ren, Yu Nwe Soe, Colin Wee, Amy Cham and other senior members who have contributed to shaping the culture and work environment in Singapore.
Building MDPI’s Positive Reputation
During my visit, I spoke with the office staff about the importance of their roles in building a positive reputation that helps create trust in MDPI. I shared how every interaction and communication point contributes to the marketing of MDPI and our journals. I also highlighted the career development opportunities available as MDPI continues to grow.
Connecting with the Singapore Marketing Team
I also spent time connecting directly with the Singapore Marketing team, which has quickly grown to 15 young and ambitious members. They are eager to learn and are actively contributing to our journal and corporate marketing activities. I shared insights into our corporate marketing structure and strategy and look forward to supporting them as they grow.
During the visit, I was joined by my colleague Dr. Constanze Schelhorn, Head of Indexing, who provided training on indexing. This training was greatly appreciated by the local staff.
Meeting with Prof. Dr. Manoj Gupta
Lastly, we had the privilege of meeting Prof. Dr. Manoj Gupta, Editor-in-Chief (EiC) of Technologies since 2016 and Section EiC of Metals.
Prof. Gupta is an active decision-maker for the journal and a great brand ambassador for MDPI.
Prof. Gupta has helped sustainably scale Technologies, which now has a 4.2 Impact Factor and a 6.7 CiteScore, ranking Q1 in the JCR category of Engineering and Q1 in the CiteScore category of Computer Science.
During our meeting, we discussed strategies for Institutional Open Access Partnership agreements and ways to promote MDPI journals in Singapore.
PS. During the visit, we also had the chance to participate in Lo Hei, also known as Yee Sang or the “prosperity toss.” This is a raw fish salad traditionally enjoyed during Chinese New Year and is particularly popular among Chinese communities in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Everyone gathers around the table as the ingredients are added one by one, and then the salad is mixed together. It was a fun experience to take part in this New Year tradition!
Coming Together for Science
JAMS – Journal & Article Management System
I am excited to announce the official relaunch of JAMS (Journal & Article Management System), one of MDPI’s key initiatives to support academic publishers worldwide.
With this relaunch, JAMS now offers new pricing models and flexible solutions for small-scale journals, commercial publishers, and university presses. We have also redesigned the JAMS website to enhance the user experience.
“JAMS is a testament to our commitment to simplifying the publishing process”
Explore the new website here: jams.pub
It’s also great to see the JAMS team expanding our presence at conferences and on social media to engage more effectively with the academic community.
Recently, Facundo Santomé (Senior Marketing Manager) and Alex Ramos (Senior Marketing Specialist) represented JAMS at the APE 2025 conference in Berlin, highlighting how our platform empowers small and independent publishers to streamline and scale their journal management.
JAMS was built to change that by adapting to the unique requirements of each publisher.
At MDPI, we continually invest in our growth – not only by expanding our operations and staff but also by developing innovative products that serve the academic and publishing community at large. JAMS, with its comprehensive suite of journal management tools, is a testament to our commitment to simplifying the publishing process for our partners.
Imagine a submission system that frees up your time for strategy, innovation, and impactful publishing.
Under the leadership of Silvano Bonfatti (Product Manager, MDPI), the JAMS team has conducted in-depth market research to understand the challenges publishers face: endless administrative tasks, inefficient workflows, and systems that don’t always meet their needs.
If you believe JAMS could benefit any of your network contacts, please share our website. Contact the JAMS team. They are always ready to assist with your publishing needs.
What Sets JAMS Apart?
- Scalability – Whether you're a niche journal or managing thousands of submissions, JAMS grows with you.
- End-to-End Workflow – From submission to peer review and final publication, everything is in one place.
- Automation That Works for You – Say goodbye to chasing reviewers and formatting issues, so that you can focus on quality instead.
- Built by Publishers, for Publishers – JAMS is backed by MDPI’s expertise; we know exactly what it takes to run a journal smoothly.
- Flexible & Fair Pricing – Supporting journals of all sizes, with special rates for non-profits and publishers in the Global South.
Partners Who Already Trust JAMS
If you believe JAMS could benefit any of your network contacts, please share our website. Contact the JAMS team. They are always ready to assist with your publishing needs.
Closing Thoughts
Visit to MDPI's Bangkok office
To conclude my APAC trip, I had the pleasure of visiting our Bangkok office from 22 to 24 January. The office has grown significantly, closing 2024 with a total of 445 colleagues across various departments, including Editorial, Production, Conference, Training, Journal Relationship Specialists (JRS), Managing Editors, and supporting teams in HR, Admin, IT, and Finance.
I would like to praise our Bangkok management team for their excellent work in supporting our growth and creating a positive work environment. Our colleagues here are humble, talented, hardworking, and appreciative of MDPI’s mission.
Thailand was among MDPI’s top 30 markets in 2024 for total publications. With our office in Bangkok, we have an opportunity to further promote open access while supporting local researchers and institutions. This includes open access discounts, author training sessions, conference sponsorships, and other initiatives. We currently have 25 Editorial Board Members (EBMs) from Thailand and will work on expanding this network.
Engaging with Group Leads
“Group leads play an important role in creating a safe, positive environment”
During my visit, I met with our group leads to highlight their crucial role in managing journal performance and mentoring new employees, especially given our increased hiring targets. Many new hires are early in their careers and require training, development, and support. Group leads play an important role in creating a safe, positive environment that fosters professional growth while maintaining MDPI’s reputation for service quality.
To wrap up the session, I added a personal touch by holding the door and giving everyone high-fives – a small gesture to show appreciation, boost morale, and strengthen team spirit. It’s important for our colleagues to feel seen, heard, and valued.
University Visit: King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB)
We also visited King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB) to explore collaboration opportunities.
Our discussions focused on: Institutional Open Access Partnership (IOAP), Author training sessions, Conference sponsorships, Student employment initiatives, and more.
This visit reinforced the importance of building strong relationships with local universities, ensuring we continue to support and engage with the academic community in Thailand.
“My time in Bangkok was productive and inspiring”
My time in Bangkok was productive and inspiring. The senior team has done a great job in growing the office and creating a supportive, high-performing environment. I look forward to seeing continued success from our colleagues in Thailand.
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG
4 February 2025
Topics Webinar | EO&GEO Series: Soil Moisture Retrieval from Remote Sensing Data, 12 February 2025
Soil moisture plays a crucial role in the exchange of water and energy within the soil–plant–atmosphere system. Its significance is acknowledged across a spectrum of environmental disciplines, encompassing meteorology, hydrology, agriculture, and climate change studies. Consequently, the precise monitoring and estimation of the spatial and temporal fluctuations in soil moisture are of particular importance.
Remote sensing technologies have revolutionized our ability to monitor soil moisture dynamics at a regional scale. Satellite-based remote sensing offers a global-scale perspective with continuous spatiotemporal resolution, making it a cornerstone for soil moisture estimation. During the last few decades, significant progress has been made in estimating soil moisture from remote sensing data. Advancements in both active and passive remote sensing technologies, satellite remote sensing, drone technologies, and data assimilation methods have enabled us to obtain soil moisture estimations at different spatial scales from meters to tens of kilometers, in addition to temporal resolutions from hours to daily.
However, obtaining reliable soil moisture information at the required spatiotemporal resolution and along soil depth with a high level of accuracy is still challenging, especially due to highly variable soil moisture behavior on its spatiotemporal domains and its complex relationships with forcing factors such as vegetation, soil texture, topography, and meteorology. The retrieval of soil moisture remains challenging due to limited satellite observations, the high correlation between different polarizations, angles, and channels, and the uncertainties in radiative transfer models and ancillary datasets.
As part of this webinar, it is our great honor to invite Prof. Dr. Arnon Karnieli to discuss soil moisture retrieval from remote sensing data. He will discuss the OPTRAM model and its applications in worldwide rangelands. Prof. Dr. Maofang Gao will discuss soil moisture retrieval from L-band SAR data.
Title: EO&GEO Series: Soil Moisture Retrieval from Remote Sensing Data
Date: 12 February 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m. CET | 3:00 p.m. CST Asia | 9:00 a.m. EET
More information: https://sciforum.net/event/Topics-31
This is a free webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.
Unable to attend? Register anyway and we will let you know when the recording is available to watch.
Register for free:
Program:
| Speaker/Presentation | Time in CET | Time in CST Asia |
| Prof. Dr. Maofang Gao (Chair) Chair Introduction |
8:00-8:10 | 15:00-15:10 |
| Prof. Dr. Maofang Gao Soil Moisture Retrieval From L Band SAR Data and its Applications in Southwest and Northeast China |
8:10-8:30 | 15:10-15:30 |
| Prof. Dr. Arnon Karnieli OPTRAM Model and its Applications in Worldwide Rangelands |
8:30-8:50 | 15:30-15:50 |
| Q&A Session | 8:50-9:10 | 15:50-16:10 |
| Prof. Dr. Maofang Gao (Chair) Closing of Webinar |
9:10-9:15 | 16:10-16:15 |
Webinar Chair and Speakers:
- Prof. Dr. Maofang Gao, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China;
- Prof. Dr. Arnon Karnieli, The Remote Sensing Laboratory, Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Sede Boker, Israel.
Relevant Special Issues:
“Root-Zone Soil Moisture Retrieval and Applications from Remote Sensing Measurements”
Guest Editors: Dr. David Fairbairn, Dr. Bertrand Bonan and Dr. Luca Brocca
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025
“Salinity Monitoring and Modelling at Different Scales: 2nd Edition”
Guest Editors: Dr. Maria da Conceição Gonçalves, Dr. Mohammad Farzamian and Dr. Tiago Brito Ramos
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2025
30 January 2025
World Wetlands Day, 2 February 2025
World Wetlands Day is celebrated each year on 2 February to raise awareness about wetlands. This day also marks the anniversary of the Convention on Wetlands, which was adopted as an international treaty in 1971.
Nearly 90% of the world’s wetlands have been degraded since the 1700s, and we are losing wetlands three times faster than forests. Yet, wetlands are critically important ecosystems that contribute to biodiversity, climate mitigation and adaptation, freshwater availability, world economies and more.
“Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future” is the theme for World Wetlands Day 2025.
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“Extracting Wetlands in Coastal Louisiana from the Operational VIIRS and GOES-R Flood Products”
by Tianshu Yang, Donglian Sun, Sanmei Li, Satya Kalluri, Lihang Zhou, Sean Helfrich, Meng Yuan, Qingyuan Zhang, William Straka, Viviana Maggioni and Fernando Miralles-Wilhelm
Remote Sens. 2024, 16(20), 3769; https://doi.org/10.3390/rs16203769
“Random Forest Classifier Algorithm of Geographic Resources Analysis Support System Geographic Information System for Satellite Image Processing: Case Study of Bight of Sofala, Mozambique”
by Polina Lemenkova
Coasts 2024, 4(1), 127-149; https://doi.org/10.3390/coasts4010008
“Evaluation of Remote Sensing Products for Wetland Mapping in the Irtysh River Basin”
by Kaiyue Luo, Alim Samat, Jilili Abuduwaili and Wenbo Li
Geosciences 2024, 14(1), 14; https://doi.org/10.3390/geosciences14010014
“Monitoring of Coastal Dunes and Lagoons: Important Ecosystems to Safeguard”
by Carmine Massarelli, Claudia Campanale and Vito Felice Uricchio
Environments 2023, 10(12), 211; https://doi.org/10.3390/environments10120211
“Monitoring the Kotychi Lagoon in Western Peloponnese, Greece, Using Remote Sensing Techniques and Environmental Assessment”
by Dionysios N. Apostolopoulos, Dionysios Giannikopoulos, Alexis Ramfos, Sara Faulwetter, Dionisios Panagiotaras, Konstantinos G. Nikolakopoulos and Pavlos Avramidis
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(2), 411; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11020411
Special Issues:
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“Monitoring and Simulation of Wetland Ecological Processes (Second Edition)” |
“Remote Sensing for Mapping and Monitoring Wetlands and Their Ecosystems” |
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“Birds as Cultural Ambassadors: Bridging Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity Conservation in Wetland Planning”
by Michela Ingaramo, Anna Rita Bernadette Cammerino, Vincenzo Rizzi, Maurizio Gioiosa and Massimo Monteleone
Sustainability 2024, 16(23), 10286; https://doi.org/10.3390/su162310286
“Three Decades of Inundation Dynamics in an Australian Dryland Wetland: An Eco-Hydrological Perspective”
by Indishe P. Senanayake, In-Young Yeo and George A. Kuczera
Remote Sens. 2024, 16(17), 3310; https://doi.org/10.3390/rs16173310
“Impacts of Freshwater Sources on Salinity Structure in a Large, Shallow Estuary”
by Mohamed Z. Moustafa, Zhen-Gang Ji and John Hamrick
Environments 2024, 11(4), 72; https://doi.org/10.3390/environments11040072
“Priming of Soil Organic Carbon Decomposition Induced by Exogenous Organic Carbon Input Depends on Vegetation and Soil Depth in Coastal Salt Marshes”
by Yaru Zhang, Xue Li, Baohua Xie, Xiaojie Wang, Mingliang Zhao, Guangxuan Han, Yongjin Chen and Weimin Song
Soil Syst. 2024, 8(1), 34; https://doi.org/10.3390/soilsystems8010034
“Forest Fuel Bed Variation in Tropical Coastal Freshwater Forested Wetlands Disturbed by Fire”
by Romeo de Jesús Barrios-Calderón, Dulce Infante Mata, José Germán Flores Garnica and Jony R. Torres
Forests 2024, 15(1), 158; https://doi.org/10.3390/f15010158
“Horizontal Rates of Wetland Migration Appear Unlikely to Keep Pace with Shoreline Transgression under Conditions of 21st Century Accelerating Sea Level Rise along the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern USA”
by Randall W. Parkinson
Coasts 2024, 4(1), 213-225; https://doi.org/10.3390/coasts4010012
“Ecological Basis of Ecosystem Services and Management of Wetlands Dominated by Common Reed (Phragmites australis): European Perspective”
by Hana Čížková, Tomáš Kučera, Brigitte Poulin and Jan Květ
Diversity 2023, 15(5), 629; https://doi.org/10.3390/d15050629
“Examining the Hydro-Climatic Drivers of Lagoon Breaching and Healing in a Deltaic Barrier”
by Juan Felipe Gómez, Eva Kwoll, Ian J. Walker and Andrés F. Orejarena
Geosciences 2023, 13(4), 118; https://doi.org/10.3390/geosciences13040118
“Scientific Evidence for the Effectiveness of Mangrove Forests in Reducing Floods and Associated Hazards in Coastal Areas”
by Christopher Ihinegbu, Stefan Mönnich and Thecla Akukwe
Climate 2023, 11(4), 79; https://doi.org/10.3390/cli11040079
“Dynamic Modeling of the Trophic Status of an Urban Tropical Wetland under ENSO Conditions”
by Leidy Gisselle García-León, Julio Eduardo Beltrán-Vargas and Carlos Alfonso Zafra-Mejía
Climate 2023, 11(3), 61; https://doi.org/10.3390/cli11030061
“Characterization of Phosphate Compounds along a Catena from Arable and Wetland Soil to Sediments in a Baltic Sea lagoon”
by Julia Prüter, Rhena Schumann, Wantana Klysubun and Peter Leinweber
Soil Syst. 2023, 7(1), 15; https://doi.org/10.3390/soilsystems7010015
“A Study of the Influence of Environmental Factors on Water–Heat Exchange Process in Alpine Wetlands”
by Yan Xie, Jun Wen, Yulin Zhang, Jinlei Chen and Xianyu Yang
Atmosphere 2023, 14(12), 1802; https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos14121802
“Conservation and Restoration of Mangroves in Response to Invasion of Spartina alterniflora Based on the MaxEnt Model: A Case Study in China”
by Lina Cui, Uta Berger, Minmin Cao, Yaqi Zhang, Junming He, Lianghao Pan and Jiang Jiang
Forests 2023, 14(6), 1220; https://doi.org/10.3390/f14061220
Special Issues:
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“Effect of Mangrove Ecosystems on Coastal Ecology and Climate Change” |
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“Water CO2 Emission Monitoring in a Romanian Peri-Urban Wetland to Enhance GHG Reporting”
by György Deák, Natalia Enache, Lucian Laslo, Monica Matei, Madalina Georgiana Boboc and Cristina Ileana Covaliu Mierla
Atmosphere 2024, 15(11), 1345; https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos15111345
“Surface Water (SW) and Shallow Groundwater (SGW) Nutrient Concentrations in Riparian Wetlands of a Mixed Land-Use Catchment”
by Bidisha Faruque Abesh, James T. Anderson and Jason A. Hubbart
Land 2024, 13(4), 409; https://doi.org/10.3390/land13040409
“Success Factors and Challenges: Implications of Real Options Valuation of Constructed Wetlands as Nature-Based Solutions for Wastewater Treatment”
by Casper Boongaling Agaton and Patricia Marie Caparas Guila
Resources 2024, 13(1), 11; https://doi.org/10.3390/resources13010011
“Evaluation of Phosphate and E. coli Attenuation in a Natural Wetland Receiving Drainage from an Urbanized Catchment”
by Charles Humphrey, Jarrod Underwood, Guy Iverson, Randall Etheridge, Mike O’Driscoll and Avian White
Hydrology 2024, 11(6), 74; https://doi.org/10.3390/hydrology11060074
“Quantifying the Nitrogen-Removal Performance of a Constructed Wetland Dominated by Diffuse Agricultural Groundwater Inflows Using a Linked Catchment–Wetland Model”
by Linh Hoang, James P. S. Sukias, Valerio Montemezzani and Chris C. Tanner
Water 2023, 15(9), 1689; https://doi.org/10.3390/w15091689
“Assessing the Zooplankton Metacommunity (Branchiopoda and Copepoda) from Mediterranean Wetlands in Agricultural Landscapes”
by Juan Diego Gilbert, Francisco J. Márquez and Francisco Guerrero
Diversity 2023, 15(3), 362; https://doi.org/10.3390/d15030362
“A Connectivity Approach to Agricultural Diffuse Pollution in Tropical Montane Catchments Dominated by Swidden Landscapes”
by Luc Sandevoir, Laurent Lespez and Candide Lissak
Land 2023, 12(4), 784; https://doi.org/10.3390/land12040784
“Habitat Mapping and Spatiotemporal Overlap of the Amazon River Dolphin, Fishers, and Tourism in the Central Region of the Brazilian Amazon”
by Cadi Y. Fung, Brad G. Peter and Cynthia S. Simmons
Conservation 2023, 3(4), 523-542; https://doi.org/10.3390/conservation3040034
Special Issues:
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“Impacts of Climate Change and Human Activities on Wetland Hydrology” |
“Methods and Practices for the Sustainable Management of Lake and River Hydrological Systems” |
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25 January 2025
Acknowledgment to the Reviewers of Land in 2024
25 January 2025
MDPI Webinar | World Wetlands Day 2025, 3 February 2025
In honor of World Wetlands Day 2025, MDPI is hosting a special webinar to unite researchers, experts, and environmental advocates in a dynamic conversation about the critical importance of wetlands. This event will highlight the diverse range of wetlands, spanning freshwater, coastal, and human-made ecosystems, and emphasize their essential environmental, social, and economic contributions.
During this session, we will delve into the invaluable ecosystem services that wetlands provide, including flood control, water purification, and biodiversity support. By raising awareness, we aim to inspire collective action towards the protection and preservation of these irreplaceable ecosystems.
Date: 3 February 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. CET | 1:00 p.m. EST
Webinar ID: 839 7775 3692
Webinar Secretariat: journal.webinar@mdpi.com
Webinar Announcement: https://sciforum.net/event/WWDW2025\
Register here!
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Speaker/Presentation |
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Time in CET |
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Introduction |
1:00–1:05 p.m. |
7:00–7:05 p.m. |
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Dr. Pankaj Kumar Gupta 5 Minute Q&A |
1:05–1:40 p.m. |
7:05–7:40 p.m. |
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Dr. Melanie Vanderhoof 5 Minute Q&A |
1:40–2:15 p.m. |
7:40–8:15 p.m. |
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Dr. Brian Huberty 5 Minute Q&A |
2:15–2:50 p.m. |
8:15–8:50 p.m. |
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Dr. Muhammad Arslan 5 Minute Q&A |
2:50–3:25 p.m. |
8:50–9:25 p.m. |
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Dr. Alex Okiemute Onojeghuo 5 Minute Q&A |
3:25–4:00 p.m. |
9:25–10:00 p.m. |
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Closing of Webinar |
4:00–4:05 p.m. |
10:00–10:05 p.m. |
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic or institutional email addresses will be prioritized.
Unable to attend? Register anyway and we will let you know when the recording is available to watch.
Webinar Chair and Keynote Speakers:
- Pankaj Kumar Gupta, Ramanujan Fellow, ANRF-Govt. of India, at Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India and Adjunct Assistant Professor, Wetland Hydrology Research Laboratory, University of Waterloo, Canada;
- Melanie Vanderhoof, U.S. Geological Survey, Geoscience and Environmental Change Science Center, USA;
- Brian Huberty, SharedGeo, USA;
- Muhammad Arslan, University of Alberta, Canada;
- Alex Okiemute Onojeghuo, Alberta Geological Survey, Canada.
Relevant Special Issues:
Remote Sensing
“Remote Sensing for Mapping and Monitoring Wetlands and Their Ecosystems”
Guest Editor: Dr. Andy Hardy
Deadline for submission: 10 July 2025
Sustainability
“Methods and Practices for the Sustainable Management of Lake and River Hydrological Systems”
Guest Editors: Dr. Charalampos Doulgeris and Dr. Dimitra Bobori
Deadline for submission: 30 June 2025
