Announcements
6 November 2025
MDPI Launches the Michele Parrinello Award for Pioneering Contributions in Computational Physical Science
MDPI is delighted to announce the establishment of the Michele Parrinello Award. Named in honor of Professor Michele Parrinello, the award celebrates his exceptional contributions and his profound impact on the field of computational physical science research.
The award will be presented biennially to distinguished scientists who have made outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of computational physical science—spanning physics, chemistry, and materials science.
About Professor Michele Parrinello
"Do not be afraid of new things. I see it many times when we discuss a new thing that young people are scared to go against the mainstream a little bit, thinking what is going to happen to me and so on. Be confident that what you do is meaningful, and do not be afraid, do not listen too much to what other people have to say.”
——Professor Michele Parrinello
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Born in Messina in 1945, he received his degree from the University of Bologna and is currently affiliated with the Italian Institute of Technology. Professor Parrinello is known for his many technical innovations in the field of atomistic simulations and for a wealth of interdisciplinary applications ranging from materials science to chemistry and biology. Together with Roberto Car, he introduced ab initio molecular dynamics, also known as the Car–Parrinello method, marking the beginning of a new era both in the area of electronic structure calculations and in molecular dynamics simulations. He is also known for the Parrinello–Rahman method, which allows crystalline phase transitions to be studied by molecular dynamics. More recently, he has introduced metadynamics for the study of rare events and the calculation of free energies. |
For his work, he has been awarded many prizes and honorary degrees. He is a member of numerous academies and learned societies, including the German Berlin-Brandenburgische Akademie der Wissenschaften, the British Royal Society, and the Italian Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei, which is the major academy in his home country of Italy.
Award Committee
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The award committee will be chaired by Professor Xin-Gao Gong, a computational condensed matter physicist, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and professor at the Department of Physics, Fudan University. Professor Xin-Gao Gong will lead a panel of several senior experts in the field to oversee the evaluation and selection process. The Institute for Computational Physical Sciences at Fudan University (Shanghai, China), led by Professor Xin-Gao Gong, will serve as the supporting institute for the award. |
"We hope the Michele Parrinello Award will recognize scientists who have made significant contributions to the field of computational condensed matter physics and at the same time set a benchmark for the younger generation, providing clear direction for their pursuit—this is precisely the original intention behind establishing the award."
——Professor Xin-Gao Gong
The first edition of the award was officially launched on 1 November 2025. Nominations will be accepted before the end of March 2026. For further details, please visit mparrinelloaward.org.
About the MDPI Sustainability Foundation and MDPI Awards 
The Michele Parrinello Award is part of the MDPI Sustainability Foundation, which is dedicated to advancing sustainable development through scientific progress and global collaboration. The foundation also oversees the World Sustainability Award, the Emerging Sustainability Leader Award, and the Tu Youyou Award. The establishment of the Michele Parrinello Award will further enrich the existing award portfolio, providing continued and diversified financial support to outstanding professionals across various fields.
In addition to these foundation-level awards, MDPI journals also recognize outstanding contributions through a range of honors, including Best Paper Awards, Outstanding Reviewer Awards, Young Investigator Awards, Travel Awards, Best PhD Thesis Awards, Editor of Distinction Awards, and others. These initiatives aim to recognize excellence across disciplines and career stages, contributing to the long-term vitality and sustainability of scientific research.
Find more information on awards here.
1 October 2025
2024 MDPI Top 1000 Reviewers
20 November 2025
Meet Us at the 2025 Symposium on Marine Microbiology in China, 5–7 December 2025, Guangzhou, China
19 November 2025
CVBA Symposium 2025, 30 November 2025
The CVBA Satellite Symposium is a premier one-day event bringing together leading researchers, clinicians, and students to explore the vital role of brain–blood vessels in neurological health and disease. Held in Hobart ahead of the Australasian Neuroscience Society Annual Meeting, the symposium features a keynote by Prof. Mike Dragunow and a series of cutting-edge presentations spanning stroke, neurodegeneration, and more. With dedicated networking sessions and a collaborative atmosphere, this event offers a unique opportunity to connect across disciplines, share insights, and help shape the future of cerebrovascular research.
Time:
30 November 2025 (Sunday), 11:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. AEDT
Location:
- Medical Science Precinct (UTAS), 17 Liverpool St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia.
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Keywords:
- neuroscience;
- cerebrovascular;
- stroke;
- cerebrovascular biology;
- neurovascular;
- neurodegeneration;
- translational research;
- brain blood vessels;
- brain disorders;
- vascular neuroscience.
Conference webpage: https://events.humanitix.com/cvba-symposium-2025.
14 November 2025
World Diabetes Day, 14 November 2025
World Diabetes Day will take place on 14 November 2025, under the theme “Diabetes and well-being”. Diabetes is a major cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart attack, stroke and lower limb amputation. A healthy diet, physical activity and avoiding tobacco use can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. In addition, diabetes can be treated and its consequences avoided or delayed with medication, regular screening and treatment for complications.
In recognition of this important day, we recommend the following related articles, Special Issues and journals spanning multidisciplinary fields, including clinical medicine, biology and material sciences. We believe th.at promoting such research contributes to enhanced public awareness of innovative ideas regarding the prevention, treatment and care of diabetes. This World Diabetes Day, 14 November, let us put well-being at the heart of diabetes care and start the change for a better life with diabetes.
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“New-Onset Diabetes After Transplantation in Renal Recipients: A Pilot Comparative Study of Immediate vs. Extended-Release Tacrolimus Formulation”
by Ioana Adela Ratiu, Florin Bănică, Corina Moisa, Bianca Pașca, Daniela Gîtea, Iulia Dana Grosu, Gabriel Cristian Bako, Oliviu Voștinaru, Wael Abu Dayyih and Lorena Filip
Pharmaceuticals 2025, 18(10), 1532; https://doi.org/10.3390/ph18101532
“From Current Therapeutics to Multitarget Ligands: A Review of Diabetes Pharmacological Treatments”
by Francesc Cabré, Josep J. Centelles and Marta Cascante
Pharmaceutics 2025, 17(9), 1125; https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics17091125
“Impact of Antidiabetic Medication on Therapy Outcomes in Metastatic Urothelial Cancer Patients Receiving Enfortumab Vedotin Monotherapy”
by Laila Schneidewind, Bernhard Kiss, Friedemann Zengerling, Annemarie Uhlig, Niklas Klümper, Thomas Büttner, Julia Heinzelbecker, Thomas Elegeert, Cem Aksoy, Cindy Rönnau et al.
Biologics 2025, 5(3), 20; https://doi.org/10.3390/biologics5030020
“Gene–Diet Interactions in Diabetes Mellitus: Current Insights and the Potential of Personalized Nutrition”
by Angeliki Kapellou, Effie Salata, Dimitrios Miltiadis Vrachnos, Sevastiani Papailia and Spiros Vittas
Genes 2025, 16(5), 578; https://doi.org/10.3390/genes16050578
“Anti-Diabetic Therapies and Cancer: From Bench to Bedside”
by Dimitris Kounatidis, Natalia G. Vallianou, Irene Karampela, Eleni Rebelos, Marina Kouveletsou, Vasileios Dalopoulos, Petros Koufopoulos, Evanthia Diakoumopoulou, Nikolaos Tentolouris and Maria Dalamaga
Biomolecules 2024, 14(11), 1479; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom14111479
“Untargeted and Targeted Lipidomics Unveil Dynamic Lipid Metabolism Alterations in Type 2 Diabetes”
by Li Feng, Bingshu He, Jianzhen Xia and Zhonghua Wang
Metabolites 2024, 14(11), 610; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14110610
“Quality of Dietetic Patient Education Materials for Diabetes and Gastrointestinal Disorders: Where Can We Do Better?”
by Kelly Lambert, Olivia Hodgson and Claudia Goodman
Dietetics 2024, 3(3), 346-356; https://doi.org/10.3390/dietetics3030026
“Biomaterials Designed to Modulate Reactive Oxygen Species for Enhanced Bone Regeneration in Diabetic Conditions”
by Mingshan Li, Zhihe Zhao and Jianru Yi
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(8), 220; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15080220
“The Interrelationship between Diabetes Mellitus and Emotional Well-Being: Current Concepts and Future Prospects”
by Polyxeni Mangoulia, Charalampos Milionis, Eugenia Vlachou and Ioannis Ilias
Healthcare 2024, 12(14), 1457; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12141457
“Are Hyperglycemia-Induced Changes in the Retina Associated with Diabetes-Correlated Changes in the Brain? A Review from Zebrafish and Rodent Type 2 Diabetes Models”
by Kaylee Augustine-Wofford, Victoria P. Connaughton and Elizabeth McCarthy
Biology 2024, 13(7), 477; https://doi.org/10.3390/biology13070477
“Interleukin-6 as a Director of Immunological Events and Tissue Regenerative Capacity in Hemodialyzed Diabetes Patients”
by Maria-Florina Trandafir, Octavian Savu, Daniela Pasarica, Coralia Bleotu and Mihaela Gheorghiu
Med. Sci. 2024, 12(2), 31; https://doi.org/10.3390/medsci12020031
“Euonymus alatus Extract Reduces Insulin Resistance in db/db Mice by Regulating the PI3K–AKT Pathway”
by Seoung-Uk. Lee, Pallavi Gurung, Til Bahadur Thapa Magar, Junmo Lim, Rajeev Shrestha, Yoon-Hee Kim and Yong-Wan Kim
Int. J. Transl. Med. 2024, 4(2), 286-297; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijtm4020018
“Personalized Diabetes Management with Digital Twins: A Patient-Centric Knowledge Graph Approach”
by Fatemeh Sarani Rad, Rasha Hendawi, Xinyi Yang and Juan Li
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(4), 359; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14040359
“NAFLD Fibrosis Progression and Type 2 Diabetes: The Hepatic–Metabolic Interplay”
by Simona Cernea
Life 2024, 14(2), 272; https://doi.org/10.3390/life14020272
“Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Diabetes: Shedding Light on a Widespread Oversight”
by Franklyn Nonso Iheagwam, Amarachi Joy Joseph, Eniola Deborah Adedoyin, Olawumi Toyin Iheagwam and Samuel Akpoyowvare Ejoh
Pathophysiology 2025, 32(1), 9; https://doi.org/10.3390/pathophysiology32010009
“Is Tirzepatide the New Game Changer in Type 2 Diabetes?”
by Giuseppe Lisco, Olga Eugenia Disoteo, Vincenzo De Geronimo, Anna De Tullio, Vito Angelo Giagulli, Edoardo Guastamacchia, Giovanni De Pergola, Emilio Jirillo and Vincenzo Triggiani
Endocrines 2024, 5(1), 72-86; https://doi.org/10.3390/endocrines5010005
“Fostering Resilience and Wellness: The Synergy of Mindful Eating and the Mediterranean Lifestyle”
by Efstratios Christodoulou, Georgia-Eirini Deligiannidou, Christos Kontogiorgis, Constantinos Giaginis and Antonios E. Koutelidakis
Appl. Biosci. 2024, 3(1), 59-70; https://doi.org/10.3390/applbiosci3010004
“The Main Risk Factors in Type 2 Diabetes for Cognitive Dysfunction, Depression, and Psychosocial Problems: A Systematic Review”
by Maarja Randväli, Toomas Toomsoo and Jekaterina Šteinmiller
Diabetology 2024, 5(1), 40-59; https://doi.org/10.3390/diabetology5010004
“Chronic Kidney Disease in the Older Adult Patient with Diabetes”
by Raja Ravender, Maria-Eleni Roumelioti, Darren W. Schmidt, Mark L. Unruh and Christos Argyropoulos
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(2), 348; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13020348
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“Clinical Genetics of Diabetes” |
“Healthy Habits of Diabetes: Prevention, Intervention and Management Strategies” |
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“Emerging Therapies for Diabetes and Obesity” |
“From Monitoring to Management: Addressing Challenges in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Care” |
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“Experimental Biology: From Methods to Applications—Under the Auspices of the Italian Society of Experimental Biology, SIBS-1925” |
“Clinical Translation of Technological Innovations in Diabetes Therapeutics” |
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“Immune Responses in Type 1 Diabetes” |
“Diabetes and Cardiovascular Diseases in the New Era” |
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“Interdisciplinary Approach to Diabetes Mellitus: From Pathophysiology to Diagnosis and Therapeutic Challenges: 2nd Edition” |
“Metabolic Signature of Type 2 Diabetes, Insulin Resistance, and Obesity Triad” |
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“Diabetes and Its Complications: From Research to Clinical Practice” |
“Tailored Lifestyle and Behaviour Change Interventions for Prevention of Diabetes” |
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“Clinical Nutrition in the Era of Precision: Bioactives, Microbiome and Targeted Dietetic Interventions” |
“Feature Papers in International Journal of Translational Medicine” |
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4 November 2025
MDPI INSIGHTS: The CEO's Letter #28 - WSF11, Nobel Laureates, Proofig AI, Romania Summit, STM and FBF
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
Highlights from the 11th World Sustainability Forum in Barcelona
I’m pleased to share some highlights from the 11th World Sustainability Forum (WSF 11), held in Barcelona on 2–3 October 2025 under the theme Sustainable and Resilient Cities.
Why WSF matters
The WSF series is a flagship initiative for MDPI and is supported by the MDPI Sustainability Foundation. It serves as a transdisciplinary platform for researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders to engage on sustainability challenges. WSF is now held annually as part of our commitment to maintain momentum in the sustainability discourse.
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This year’s Barcelona edition focused on urban resilience, landscape design, and social community impact in the sustainability space. Over 48 hours of sessions, we brought together leading minds across disciplines to translate vision into practice. With participants from 53 countries across all continents, WSF 11 was truly global in scope.
“WSF is now held annually as part of our commitment to maintain momentum in the sustainability discourse”
What made WSF 11 especially successful (from my vantage point) was the level of positive engagement with our participants. Chief editors, researchers, and attendees repeatedly told me how professionally executed the event was, highlighting the high energy, logistical smoothness and quality of MDPI’s event management. That kind of recognition from peers really builds our reputation as more than just a publisher, but as a convener of meaningful scientific dialogue.
Our conferences are a form of experiential marketing as they create memorable and immersive connections between a brand and attendees. These positive associations build promotion and brand loyalty, ultimately impacting the MDPI’s trust and reputation for the better.
WSF 11: By the numbers
Here’s a quick snapshot of WSF 11’s scale and reach:
- 181 registrations across global participants.
- 8 keynote speakers and 5 invited speakers.
- 144 abstracts accepted (over 355 submitted), resulting in 75 short talks and 69 posters.
- 53 countries were represented across all continents, making it a truly international event.
- First time that we ran parallel sessions for WSF (an ambitious program).
- A dedicated awards ceremony to honour outstanding sustainability research: World Sustainability Award (WSA) x 2 winners, and Emerging Sustainability Leader Award (ESLA) x 3 winners.
Interviews with our World Sustainability Award Winners
One of the most rewarding parts of WSF is recognizing researchers whose work advances sustainability in powerful ways. In our Blog series, Daniella Maritan-Thomson (Content Specialist, MDPI) interviewed the two winners of the World Sustainability Award, Professor Dr. Stuart Pimm and Dr. Abdelbagi M. Ismail, who offered insights to the human side of sustainability research, the people behind the data, and the stories behind the science.
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Prof. Stuart Pimm, whose decades of conservation work make him a leader in biodiversity preservation, reflected on his WSF Award experience and research in this interview: [Interview: Prof Stuart Pimm] |
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Dr. Abdelbagi M. Ismail, an expert in crop improvement and winner of the WSF Award, shares his journey and perspectives here: [Interview: Dr Abdelbagi M. Ismail] |
“Our conferences create memorable and immersive connections”
Emerging Sustainability Leader Award winners
Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI), Prof. Dr. Vhahangwele Masindi, Dr. Katya Rhodes, and Prof. Dr. Myriam Ertz (left to right).
We also recognized three recipients of the Emerging Sustainability Leader Award: Prof. Dr. Vhahangwele Masindi, Dr. Katya Rhodes, and Prof. Dr. Myriam Ertz, for their contributions as early-career researchers advancing sustainability through innovation, impact, and academic excellence across the field.
What this means for MDPI
- Building our global identity in events
WSF is a marquee MDPI event, not just a gathering, but a statement of how we wish to position ourselves in the global sustainability ecosystem. The positive feedback helps us build on our approach for future editions, so that we remain a reference point for quality, relevance, and engagement. - Expanding capacity across offices
The success of WSF 11 in Barcelona’s would not have happened without great teamwork from Basel, Barcelona, Romania, the UK, and the APAC Conference team. Thanks to everyone for their work to bring this ambitious event to life. - Supporting MDPI’s mission
At this event, I had the opportunity to present on MDPI's role in Open Access, sustainability publishing, and the intersection of science and policy. WSF is not only about the science; it’s also a platform for us to position MDPI as a thought leader and a collaborator in shaping the future of sustainable research.
I look forward to the WSF momentum as we work towards WSF 12 in Hong Kong, which is scheduled for August 2026.
MDPI Colleagues at the 11th World Sustainability Forum in Barcelona, Spain, 2–3 October 2025.
Impactful Research
Celebrating 2025 Nobel Laureates who have published with MDPI
October is always an inspiring month in science. It’s when the world turns its attention to the Nobel Prize announcements, recognizing discoveries that have changed how we understand the world.
Over the years, many distinguished researchers who have received the Nobel Prize have chosen to publish their work with MDPI. These are scientists whose breakthroughs have shaped entire fields of research, and who have entrusted our Open Access journals to share their findings with the world.
“The work we support can be world-class and world-changing”
Congratulations to the 2025 Laureates
Dozens of Nobel Laureates have published in our journals: as at 2024, more than 40 laureates had contributed over 115 articles across more than 35 MDPI journals. Congratulations to the three 2025 Nobel prize-winners who have published with MDPI during their careers. Below are links to their MDPI publications and announcements for further reading:
- Omar M. Yaghi (Chemistry)
- Awarded for his pioneering work on metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). MDPI published his article “Covalent Organic Frameworks: Organic Chemistry Beyond the Molecule” in Molecules (2017).
- MDPI Announcement: https://www.mdpi.com/news/13455
- Nobel Prize in Chemistry – The Science Behind the Prize
- Shimon Sakaguchi (Medicine)
- Recognized for discoveries in immune-system self-tolerance and regulatory T-cells. Published in Cancers (2021).
- MDPI Announcement: https://www.mdpi.com/news/13443
- Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine – The Science Behind the Prize
- John M. Martinis (Physics)
- Recognized for quantum tunnelling in electrical circuits. MDPI’s Journal of Nuclear Engineering (2025) includes his co-authored work.
- MDPI Announcement: https://www.mdpi.com/news/13450
- Nobel Prize in Physics – The Science Behind the Prize
These connections strengthen our mission to make research freely available and ensure that transformative ideas reach the widest possible audience.
Publishing at the leading edge of knowledge
The privilege of hosting such contributors resonates deeply with our editorial teams. It shows that top-tier scientific work has a home at MDPI, which builds our visibility in the research community. It signals that our publishing model, our editorial workflows, and our commitment to Open Access are respected at the very highest levels of science. It also gives our authors, reviewers, editors and staff the message that the work we support can be world-class and world-changing.
Publishing at the leading edge of knowledge isn’t just about individual papers – it’s about the ecosystem of support, transparency, and accessibility that makes discovery possible. Let’s continue to build a publishing platform and provide a service that attracts and enables both everyday research and the breakthroughs of tomorrow.
Inside MDPI
Strengthening Research Integrity: MDPI partners with Proofig AI
I’m pleased to share that MDPI has entered a multi-year partnership with Proofig AI, a leader in AI-driven proofing and integrity software for scientific publishing. This follows the success of our pilot program, in which Proofig AI proved highly effective in detecting duplicated, altered, and manipulated images across biomedical submissions.
Safeguarding the credibility of the research we publish
Research integrity is at the core of MDPI’s mission. The life sciences, in particular, face increasing risks of image-related issues due to advanced editing tools and generative AI. By integrating Proofig AI into our workflows, we improve our ability to detect issues early, reduce post-publication corrections, and safeguard the credibility of the research we publish.
Pilot outcomes
- Successful detection of duplicated confocal and histology images, even when altered to disguise similarities.
- Early results showed a significant drop in post-publication image manipulation flags year-on-year.
- Positive feedback from editors and staff highlighted the tool’s ease of use and reliability.
Dr. Dror Kolodkin-Gal (co-founder and CEO of Proofig AI) said:
“The MDPI team conducted a highly professional and carefully monitored pilot, achieving excellent results in detecting problematic images.
Their fast and effective integration process was impressive, and we are excited to contribute to this important collaboration.”
Sanita Meijere (IT Product and Project Manager, MDPI), shared:
“For more than a year, we’ve tested all the available image manipulation detection tools. Proofig AI’s quality and ease of use, alongside positive feedback from our internal users, made their software a clear stand-out.
We’re thrilled to be moving forward with this partnership, ensuring we do our utmost to protect MDPI’s biomedical journals. Using this advanced image proofing software reaffirms MDPI’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards in research integrity.”
Raising the bar for integrity
This partnership sets a new benchmark for quality control in biomedical publishing.
As Tim Tait-Jamieson (Head of Publication Ethics, MDPI), explains:
“The life sciences are disproportionately affected by research integrity issues, making vigilance in this field especially critical. This is driven, in part, by the increasing sophistication of image editing software and generative AI.
Whether accidental or deliberate, image manipulation can have a lasting impact on credibility. By integrating Proofig AI into our editorial workflows, we strengthen our ability to detect scientific misconduct early and reduce post-publication amendments.”
Faster and more accurate quality control
Proofig will automatically flag potentially problematic images during submission checks, giving our editors more confidence in the integrity of manuscripts and freeing up time to focus on editorial decisions. The tool will also reduce the burden of manual checks, while supporting faster and more accurate quality control. This partnership reinforces MDPI's reputation as a publisher that takes integrity seriously and continues to invest in tools to support authors, editors, and reviewers alike.
A big thank-you to all colleagues who supported the pilot and rollout. You can read more in our MDPI Blog post.
Coming Together for Science
The MDPI Romania Summit 2025
On 21–22 October, I had the pleasure of joining our colleagues in Bucharest for the MDPI Romania Summit 2025. The event was organized by our Romania Marketing team, with support from colleagues across our Romanian offices. It brought together academics, policymakers, and collaborators to discuss the country’s evolving research landscape.
Over two days, we welcomed more than 30 participants, including Editorial Board Members, Guest Editors, and policy-makers from the Romanian research and education sectors, including representatives from the Romanian Academy and the National Commission for the Accreditation of Academic Titles (CNATDCU).
The discussions and presentations reflected the strength and growth of Romania’s research community and its active engagement in Open Access publishing.
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“The discussions and presentations reflected the strength and growth of Romania’s research community”
Romania’s role in Open Access
Romania loves Open Access and has emerged as one of MDPI’s most engaged national research communities. The numbers speak for themselves:
- 67% of all publications in Romania were Open Access in 2024.
- MDPI accounts for 39% of the country’s total OA publications (14,779 in 2024).
- Over the last five years (2020–2024), Romanian institutions published over 33,000 papers with MDPI.
- There are 460 active Editorial Board Members from Romania, including 8 Chief Editors.
- 29 institutions are part of our Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP), with 8 new members joining in 2025.
These numbers reflect the trust and reliable partnership we have built with the Romanian academic community.
Highlights from the Summit
The program covered a wide range of topics from MDPI’s achievements and updates to our editorial processes, peer-review quality, AI in publishing, IOAP and Open Access funding models, and publication ethics.
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Agenda Highlights:
- MDPI Introduction, Performance & Achievements, and Collaboration with Romania – Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI).
- Trust the Process: Editorial Workflow and Quality in Publishing – Dr. Liliane Auwerter (Scientific Review Group).
- Publication Ethics at MDPI: Safeguarding the Integrity of the Published Scholarly Record – Diana Cristina Apodaritei (Research Integrity Specialist).
- Institutional Partnerships – Becky Castellon (Institutional Partnerships Manager, MDPI).
- AI in Publishing and MDPI's Actions – Sanita Meijere (AI Product Manager).
- Closing Remarks – Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI).
Participants shared feedback and ideas for future collaborations, including organizing author workshops, possible conference collaborations, and strengthening our engagement with national institutions such as the Ministry of Education and Research and the National Council of Romanian Rectors.
As Acad. Dr. Nicolae-Victor Zamfir, Vice President of the Romanian Academy, noted during the discussions:
“The organization of the event is very timely, because MDPI is a publishing house in full development and expansion. The opinion of researchers is important for increasing the quality of published works.”
A collaborative future
Events like this remind us how essential it is to engage locally and listen directly to the voices of our editors, authors, and institutional partners. They help us build relationships, improve our understanding of the local market, and align our shared goals in advancing Open Access and research quality.
Thank you to everyone involved, especially our Romania Marketing team, who organized the event, and to all colleagues who continue to build relationships with our academic communities around the world.
Thank you!
A special thank-you to the Romanian Marketing team and all colleagues behind the scenes who made this Summit such a success. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. We look forward to building on this momentum with future Summits in Europe and beyond.
Closing Thoughts
STM and FBF 2025: Connecting Through Science and Publishing
Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI), Constanze Schelhorn (Head of Indexing, MDPI) at STM Conference, Frankfurt, 14 October 2025.
On 13–14 October, I attended the STM Frankfurt Conference 2025, my fourth visit to the Frankfurt event, and it continues to be one of the most valuable gatherings in our industry.
The STM meeting brings together the publishing community and key opinion leaders to speak on current trends and challenges shaping our industry.
This year’s theme – “Science Diplomacy: What is it and How Does it Work?” – unpacked the growing intersection of science, policy, and publishing.
Discussion topics ranged from what is science diplomacy and how publishers can contribute to global collaboration to how science communication can help maintain trust during an era of disruption.
I was joined by Dr. Constanze Schelhorn, our Head of Indexing, who met with representatives from Scopus, Web of Science, Digital Science, ProQuest, and other partners. These meetings give us a chance to share feedback on our collaborations, learn about new updates being developed, and build our relationships with indexing bodies.
“The STM meeting brings together the publishing community and key opinion leaders”
STM also provides a space to connect with industry peers, as I did with colleagues from Elsevier, Frontiers, Clarivate, Sage, and STM itself, reinforcing MDPI’s engagement within the broader publishing community. It was also nice to bump into some former colleagues and see them continuing to grow in their publishing careers.
At the Frankfurt Book Fair
The MDPI booth at the 2025 Frankfurt Book Fair.
Following STM, I spent the next day at the Frankfurt Book Fair (15–19 October) – one of the largest and most influential events in the publishing world.
It’s always inspiring to see the scale and energy of this global gathering, which spans everything from books and education to digital innovation and academic publishing.
We set up an MDPI booth to host discussions with partners, vendors, and researchers.
The Fair ran into the weekend, with colleagues from several MDPI departments attending to represent the company and connect with the scholarly community.
Events like STM and FBF are a nice reminder of how dynamic and interconnected our industry is, and how important it is for MDPI to continue taking part in global conversations about science, communication, and the future of publishing.
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG
30 October 2025
Meet Us at the 4th International Symposium on Honey Bee Health in Asia (COLOSS Asia 2025), 14–16 November 2025, Hangzhou, China
16 October 2025
World Food Day—“Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future”, 16 October 2025
World Food Day commemorates the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in 1945. This global observance unites researchers, policymakers, and communities to reflect on the vital role of food in human health, sustainability, and global development.
The 2025 theme calls for collective action to build a fairer, more sustainable, and resilient food system for all. From advancing sustainable agriculture and ensuring equitable food distribution to promoting nutritious diets and reducing food waste, the focus is on transforming the way we produce, consume, and share food—so that no one is left behind.
MDPI journals provide essential platforms for scientific dialogue and innovation in food research. Through a collection of articles, Special Issues, and reprints, we invite you to explore the latest findings shaping the future of food systems. Covering themes such as food safety and quality assurance, functional foods and probiotics, nutrition and public health, innovation and technology in food production, and the intersection of food security, climate, and social equity, these contributions foster global collaboration toward a healthier, more sustainable future.
Together, through research, innovation, and shared responsibility, we can build a world where food security and sustainability go hand in hand for better foods and a better future—nourishing both people and the planet.
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“Prevalence and Antibiotic Resistance Profile of Clostridium perfringens Isolated from Pork and Chicken Meat in Vietnam”
by Hoang Minh Duc, Tran Thi Khanh Hoa, Cam Thi Thu Ha, Le Van Hung, Nguyen Van Thang, Hoang Minh Son and Gary A. Flory
Pathogens 2024, 13(5), 400; https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens13050400
“Chromatographic Methods for the Determination of Glyphosate in Cereals Together with a Discussion of Its Occurrence, Accumulation, Fate, Degradation, and Regulatory Status”
by Maurizio Masci, Roberto Caproni and Teresina Nevigato
Methods Protoc. 2024, 7(3), 38; https://doi.org/10.3390/mps7030038
“Clostridium perfringens—Opportunistic Foodborne Pathogen, Its Diversity and Epidemiological Significance”
by Tomasz Grenda, Aleksandra Jarosz, Magdalena Sapała, Anna Grenda, Ewelina Patyra and Krzysztof Kwiatek
Pathogens 2023, 12(6), 768; https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens12060768
“A Preliminary Investigation of Special Types of Honey Marketed in Morocco”
by Rania Mehdi, Saadia Zrira, Rossella Vadalà, Vincenzo Nava, Concetta Condurso, Nicola Cicero and Rosaria Costa
J. Exp. Theor. Anal. 2023, 1(1), 1-20; https://doi.org/10.3390/jeta1010001
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“Promotion of Food Safety and Functional Improvement Using Microorganisms” |
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“Analysis of the Impact of the Addition of Alphitobius diaperinus Larval Powder on the Physicochemical, Textural, and Sensorial Properties of Shortbread Cookies”
by Sylwia Mierzejewska, Zdzisław Domiszewski, Joanna Piepiórka-Stepuk, Anna Bielicka, Arkadiusz Szpicer and Iwona Wojtasik-Kalinowska
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(8), 4269; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15084269
“Antimicrobial Activity of Diffusible Substances Produced by Lactococcus lactis Against Bacillus cereus in a Non-Contact Co-Culture Model”
by Yuting Han, Adenike A. Akinsemolu, Christian K. Anumudu, Taghi Miri and Helen Onyeaka
Hygiene 2024, 4(4), 469-482; https://doi.org/10.3390/hygiene4040035
“Effect of Fermentation on the Nutritional Quality of the Selected Vegetables and Legumes and Their Health Effects”
by Eliza Knez, Kornelia Kadac-Czapska and Małgorzata Grembecka
Life 2023, 13(3), 655; https://doi.org/10.3390/life13030655
“Genetic and Phenotypic Characterization of Bacillus velezensis Strain BV379 for Human Probiotic Applications”
by Laura M. Brutscher, Sebhat Gebrechristos, Sean M. Garvey and Jessica L. Spears
Microorganisms 2024, 12(3), 436; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12030436
“Fatty Acid Composition of Pseudocereals and Seeds Used as Functional Food Ingredients”
by Małgorzata Czerwonka and Agnieszka Białek
Life 2023, 13(1), 217; https://doi.org/10.3390/life13010217
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“Advances in Food Metabolomics for Functional Food Development and Analysis” |
“Functional Foods and Metabolic Health” |
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“Industrial Production of Functional Foods for Human Health and Sustainability”
by Xinrui Yuan, Moyu Zhong, Xinxin Huang, Zahid Hussain, Maozhi Ren and Xiulan Xie
Foods 2024, 13(22), 3546; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13223546
“Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Food Hygiene among Mothers from Rural Communities in Malawi”
by Vitowe Batch, Martina Kress, Ezekiel Luhanga, Maurice Monjerezi, Daniel Pfaff, Horace Phiri, Aggrey Pemba Gama, Kelvin Chomanika, Anja Schmidt, Bianca Duelken et al.
Hygiene 2024, 4(3), 361-373; https://doi.org/10.3390/hygiene4030028
“Mindful Eating Approaches to Cardiometabolic Risk Factors: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Intervention Studies”
by Paola Iaccarino Idelson, Lanfranco D’Elia and Pasquale Strazzullo
Dietetics 2024, 3(3), 271-288; https://doi.org/10.3390/dietetics3030022
“Common Nutritional Shortcomings in Vegetarians and Vegans”
by Joshua Gibbs and Francesco P. Cappuccio
Dietetics 2024, 3(2), 114-128; https://doi.org/10.3390/dietetics3020010
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“The Nutritional Implications and Future Prospects of Gluten-Free Diets Beyond Celiac Disease”
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“Agroecology and Conscious Food Systems for Flourishing of People, Places, and Planet” |
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“Storage Profiling: Evaluating the Effect of Modified Atmosphere Packaging on Metabolomic Changes of Strawberries (Fragaria × ananassa)”
by Johannes Brockelt, Robin Dammann, Jennifer Griese, Agnes Weiss, Markus Fischer and Marina Creydt
Metabolites 2025, 15(5), 330; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo15050330
“Measuring the Effects of an Anti-Food-Waste Digital Application from the Operators’ Perspective in Urban Contexts”
by Alexandra Lagorio and Giulio Mangano
Urban Sci. 2024, 8(2), 57; https://doi.org/10.3390/urbansci8020057
“The Application of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data in the Food Industry”
by Haohan Ding, Jiawei Tian, Wei Yu, David I. Wilson, Brent R. Young, Xiaohui Cui, Xing Xin, Zhenyu Wang and Wei Li
Foods 2023, 12(24), 4511; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12244511
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“Agri-Food Wastes as Natural Source of Bioactive Antioxidants: Fourth Edition” |
“Innovative Soil Amendments for Food Security: Biochar, Nanoparticles and Waste Valorization” |
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“Regenerative Organic Agriculture and Human Health: The Interconnection Between Soil, Food Quality, and Nutrition”
by Giulia Feliziani, Laura Bordoni and Rosita Gabbianelli
Antioxidants 2025, 14(5), 530; https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox14050530
“Climate Change Impacts on Household Food Security in Sri Lanka’s Dry Zones: A Qualitative Analysis”
by Sisira Kumara Naradda Gamage, Solanga Arachchige U. Niranjala, Jayasooriya Mudiyanselage Harshana M. Upulwehera, Allayarov Piratdin, Kumara Bandage Thilini Udesha K. Bandara, Hatharakorale Gedara Kolitha N. Bandara, Hetti Arachchige Buddhika W. Hettiarachchi, Adikari Mudiyanselage P. Adikari, Sumanapalage D. Amasha Sumanapala, Manamendra K. Nilakshi Pabasara et al.
Challenges 2025, 16(2), 20; https://doi.org/10.3390/challe16020020
“Multiresource Pastoralism, Dynamic Foodways, and Ancient Statecraft in Mongolia”
by William Honeychurch, Chunag Amartuvshin, Joshua Wright, Christina Carolus and Michelle Hrivnyak
Land 2023, 12(9), 1715; https://doi.org/10.3390/land12091715
“Multidimensional Role of Agrovoltaics in Era of EU Green Deal: Current Status and Analysis of Water–Energy–Food–Land Dependencies”
by Aikaterini Roxani, Athanasios Zisos, Georgia-Konstantina Sakki and Andreas Efstratiadis
Land 2023, 12(5), 1069; https://doi.org/10.3390/land12051069
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“The Past and the Present of Food Sustainability and Resilience of Local Food Production: 2nd Edition” |
“Sustainable Agriculture for Food and Nutrition Security: 2nd Edition” |
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VI International Congress la ValSe-Food |
15 October 2025
MDPI’s Newly Launched Journals in September 2025
Nine new journals covering a range of subjects launched their inaugural issues in September 2025. We are excited to be able to share with you the newest research rooted in the value of open access.
We extend our sincere thanks to all Editorial Board Members for their commitment and expertise. Each journal is dedicated to upholding strong editorial standards through a thorough peer review process, ensuring impactful open access scholarship.
Please feel free to browse and discover more about the new journals below.
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Prof. Dr. Joseph G. Grzywacz, San José State University, USA |
family formation and dynamics; family relationships; family diversity and structure; family processes; family challenges; global perspectives of family | |
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Prof. Dr. Chengkuo Lee, National University of Singapore, Singapore |
AIoT sensing technologies; distributed AI and federated learning; AI-enhanced edge analytics; sensor fusion in edge computing; low-power AI sensing; security and privacy in edge-AI systems; AI-driven optimization of IoT networks | |
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Prof. Dr. Steven Paul Nistico, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy |
aesthetics; reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery; dermatology; oral and maxillofacial surgery; surgical procedures; non-surgical procedures | |
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Prof. Dr. Mauro Tonelli, University of Pisa, Italy |
plasma physics and technology; atomic and molecular physics; nuclear physics; quantum physics and technology; dielectrics, ferroelectrics, and multiferroics; semiconductor physics and devices; engineering physics; material physics; biophysics| |
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Prof. Dr. Sergej M. Ostojic, University of Agder, Norway; |
biochemical research methods; biochemistry and molecular biology; cell biology; clinical and medicinal chemistry; clinical neurology; endocrinology and metabolism; medicine, general and internal; nutrition and dietetics; toxicology | |
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Prof. Dr. Michele Nappi, University of Salerno, Italy |
foundations and advancements in multimedia technologies; computational social media analytics; human–AI interaction in social contexts; multimedia understanding and generation for social insight; ethics, fairness, and privacy in multimedia systems | |
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Prof. Dr. Philippe Gorce, Toulon University, France |
ergonomic design and evaluation of workspaces, tools, and equipment; biomechanical analysis and ergonomic interventions for musculoskeletal health; cognitive workload assessment and management; human-computer interaction (HCI) and user experience (UX) research; ergonomic wearables; AI-driven ergonomic assessment tools; neuroergonomics | |
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Prof. Dr. Ronald Charles Sims, Utah State University, USA |
bioresources; bioproducts; bioenergy and biofuels; environmental protection; public health protection; biological waste treatment; biomass transformation; circular bioeconomy; bio-based materials and chemicals; bioresidues | |
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Prof. Dr. M. Jamal Deen, McMaster University, Canada |
device design and engineering; circuit design and system integration; applications and emerging technologies; materials and fabrication innovations; testing, reliability, and standards | |
We would like to thank everyone who has supported the development of open access publishing. If you would like to create more new journals, you are welcome to send an application here, or contact the New Journal Committee (newjournal-committee@mdpi.com).
2 October 2025
World Space Week—“Living in Space”, 4–10 October 2025
World Space Week, celebrated annually from 4 to 10 October, commemorates the launch of Sputnik 1 in 1957 and the signing of the Outer Space Treaty in 1967. This global celebration of space science and technology brings together scientists, engineers, and researchers worldwide to showcase achievements in space exploration and inspire future generations.
This year’s theme takes us on an interstellar adventure to reflect on the challenges and opportunities of human life beyond Earth. From ambitious extraterrestrial missions and the discovery of potentially habitable planets to advances in life-support systems and extraterrestrial settlements, the focus is on exploring how humanity might one day thrive beyond our home planet.
MDPI journals serve as key platforms for scientific dialogue and collaboration. Through a compendium of articles, Special Issues, and webinars, we invite you to engage with the latest research shaping the future of space exploration. Covering themes such as living beyond Earth, building the infrastructure of space, navigating the challenges of space environments, and searching for life in the universe, these contributions broaden our understanding of space and its possibilities.
Together, through research, innovation, and collaboration, we can build a future where space exploration not only extends scientific frontiers, but also inspires generations to dream, discover, and define humanity’s place in the cosmos.
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Date: 9 October 2025, 10:00 a.m. (CEST) |
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Webinar ID: 821 5014 1123 |
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“On the Structural Design and Additive Construction Process of Martian Habitat Units Using In-Situ Resources on Mars”
by Ehsan Dehghani Janabadi, Kasra Amini and Sana Rastegar
Aerospace 2025, 12(9), 761; https://doi.org/10.3390/aerospace12090761
“Advancements in Mars Habitation Technologies and Terrestrial Simulation Projects: A Comprehensive Review”
by Yubin Zhong, Tao Wu, Yan Han, Feiyang Wang, Dan Zhao, Zhen Fang, Linxin Pan and Chen Tang
Aerospace 2025, 12(6), 510; https://doi.org/10.3390/aerospace12060510
“Life on Venus?”
by Sanjay S. Limaye
Life 2025, 15(5), 717; https://doi.org/10.3390/life15050717
“Risk of Permanent Corneal Injury in Microgravity: Spaceflight-Associated Hazards, Challenges to Vision Restoration, and Role of Biotechnology in Long-Term Planetary Missions”
by Jainam Shah, Joshua Ong, Ryung Lee, Alex Suh, Ethan Waisberg, C. Robert Gibson, John Berdahl and Thomas H. Mader
Life 2025, 15(4), 602; https://doi.org/10.3390/life15040602
“Design of an Orbital Infrastructure to Guarantee Continuous Communication to the Lunar South Pole Region”
by Nicolò Trabacchin and Giacomo Colombatti
Aerospace 2025, 12(4), 289; https://doi.org/10.3390/aerospace12040289
“Analysis of Habitability and Stellar Habitable Zones from Observed Exoplanets”
by Jonathan H. Jiang, Philip E. Rosen, Christina X. Liu, Qianzhuang Wen and Yanbei Chen
Galaxies 2024, 12(6), 86; https://doi.org/10.3390/galaxies12060086
“The Statistical Analysis of Exoplanet and Host Stars Based on Multi-Satellite Data Observations”
by Yanke Tang, Xiaolu Li, Kai Xiao, Ning Gai, Shijie Li, Futong Dong, Yifan Wang and Yang Gao
Universe 2024, 10(4), 182; https://doi.org/10.3390/universe10040182
“Anthropogenic Impacts in the Lower Stratosphere: Scale Invariant Analysis”
by Adrian F. Tuck
Atmosphere 2024, 15(4), 465; https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos15040465
“The Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) and New Directions for the Future”
by Paolo Soffitta
Instruments 2024, 8(2), 25; https://doi.org/10.3390/instruments8020025
“Cultivation of Chroococcidiopsis thermalis Using Available In Situ Resources to Sustain Life on Mars”
by Giacomo Fais, Mattia Casula, Agnieszka Sidorowicz, Alessia Manca, Valentina Margarita, Pier Luigi Fiori, Antonella Pantaleo, Pierluigi Caboni, Giacomo Cao and Alessandro Concas
Life 2024, 14(2), 251; https://doi.org/10.3390/life14020251
“Alpha Centauri: Disc Dynamics, Planet Stability, Detectability”
by Nicolás Cuello and Mario Sucerquia
Universe 2024, 10(2), 64; https://doi.org/10.3390/universe10020064
“Topside Ionospheric Structures Determined via Automatically Detected DEMETER Ion Perturbations during a Geomagnetically Quiet Period”
by Mei Li, Hongzhu Yan and Yongxian Zhang
Geosciences 2024, 14(2), 33; https://doi.org/10.3390/geosciences14020033
“Radar Observations of Liquid Water in the South Polar Region of Mars: Indications from Astrobiology Perspectives”
by Junyi Zhou, Chunyu Ding, Siting Xiong, Yan Su, Jiawei Li, Mengna Chen and Shun Dai
Universe 2024, 10(1), 43; https://doi.org/10.3390/universe10010043
“FY-3E Satellite Plasma Analyzer”
by Zheng Tian, Aibing Zhang, Xiangzhi Zheng, Linggao Kong, Bin Su, Bin Liu, Jianjing Ding, Wenjing Wang, Chao Liu, Yulong Lv, Jun Gao and Ling Ma
Atmosphere 2024, 15(1), 14; https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos15010014
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“Instruments for Astroparticle Physics” |
“Detection and Tracking of Near-Earth Asteroids” |
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“Research and Space-Based Exploration on Space Plasma” |
“Advanced Spacecraft/Satellite Technologies (2nd Edition)” |
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