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31 July 2025
Mathematics | Top 10 Highly Viewed Papers in 2023–2024 in the “Geometry and Topology” Section
We would like to invite you to explore the top 10 highly viewed papers in 2023 and 2024 in the Section “Geometry and Topology” in Mathematics (ISSN: 2227-7390). These papers have been carefully selected for their exceptional quality and relevance and represent cutting-edge research in geometry and topology.
1. “The Problems of Dimension Four, and Some Ramifications”
by Valentin Poénaru
Mathematics 2023, 11(18), 3826; https://doi.org/10.3390/math11183826
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7390/11/18/3826
2. “Recent Developments on the First Chen Inequality in Differential Geometry”
by Bang-Yen Chen and Gabriel-Eduard Vîlcu
Mathematics 2023, 11(19), 4186; https://doi.org/10.3390/math11194186
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7390/11/19/4186
3. “Locally Balanced G-Designs”
by Paola Bonacini, Mario Gionfriddo and Lucia Marino
Mathematics 2023, 11(2), 408; https://doi.org/10.3390/math11020408
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7390/11/2/408
4. “On Some Weingarten Surfaces in the Special Linear Group SL(2,ℝ)”
by Marian Ioan Munteanu
Mathematics 2023, 11(22), 4636; https://doi.org/10.3390/math11224636
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7390/11/22/4636
5. “Geodesics and Translation Curves in ”
by Zlatko Erjavec
Mathematics 2023, 11(6), 1533; https://doi.org/10.3390/math11061533
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7390/11/6/1533
6. “A Differential Relation of Metric Properties for Orientable Smooth Surfaces in ℝ3”
by Sungmin Ryu
Mathematics 2023, 11(10), 2337; https://doi.org/10.3390/math11102337
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7390/11/10/2337
7. “Pairs of Associated Yamabe Almost Solitons with Vertical Potential on Almost Contact Complex Riemannian Manifolds”
by Mancho Manev
Mathematics 2023, 11(13), 2870; https://doi.org/10.3390/math11132870
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7390/11/13/2870
8. “Quasi-Statistical Schouten–van Kampen Connections on the Tangent Bundle”
by Simona-Luiza Druta-Romaniuc
Mathematics 2023, 11(22), 4614; https://doi.org/10.3390/math11224614
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7390/11/22/4614
9. “Explicit Parameterizations of Ortho-Symplectic Matrices in ℝ4”
by Clementina D. Mladenova and Ivaïlo M. Mladenov
Mathematics 2024, 12(16), 2439; https://doi.org/10.3390/math12162439
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7390/12/16/2439
10. “Dupin Cyclides Passing through a Fixed Circle”
by Jean Michel Menjanahary and Raimundas Vidunas
Mathematics 2024, 12(10), 1505; https://doi.org/10.3390/math12101505
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7390/12/10/1505
31 July 2025
MDPI INSIGHTS: The CEO's Letter #25 - 8,000 Staff Worldwide, Korea Visit, 100,000 Preprints, Malaysia Roundtable, Canada Consortium Deal

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
Talent Drives Our Progress
For the first time in MDPI’s history, we now have over 8,000 colleagues across the company. I would like to take a moment to celebrate this milestone and acknowledge the driving force behind our growth and success: our people.
As the world’s leading fully open access publisher, MDPI has grown thanks to the dedication, talent, and teamwork of colleagues across the company. Already halfway through 2025, we’ve welcomed nearly 2,000 new colleagues.
“Our achievements are also about the people behind them”
We now manage over 475 journals, with 298 receiving an Impact Factor, and hundreds more indexed in major databases, including 343 in Scopus, and 92 by PubMed. As the reach and impact of our journals continues to grow, so does the need for dedicated and qualified teams to support that growth. Thus, attracting and retaining exceptional talent remains a cornerstone of our success.
Our achievements are not just about the results of journal expansion, however: they’re about the people behind them. From our hardworking editors to our meticulous English editing and production teams – from our journal relationship specialists, public relations, marketing and communications professionals to our conference teams and the project teams behind Preprints, Scilit, SciProfiles, JAMS and more. Our success reflects the work of thousands of people showing up each day, taking pride in their work, and committed to excellence and service.
What we’re doing to support talent:
- Investing in onboarding and training to help new colleagues feel welcomed and empowered to thrive.
- Creating clearer career paths across all functions, from editorial to communications and beyond.
- Launching mentorship programs and internal knowledge-sharing sessions to promote growth and collaboration.
- Evolving our recognition and rewards programs to better celebrate your contributions.
- Expanding our training systems and platforms.
MDPI’s in-house training department offers over 215 training courses, covering topics from editorial development to cross-cultural collaboration. In 2024 alone, we had 44 full-time trainers and 196 part-time training assistants supporting the learning and development needs of colleagues worldwide. These efforts ensure our teams are equipped with the skills and confidence to grow professionally and contribute meaningfully.
Over two-thirds of our workforce is editorial, and of our more than 5,400 editors, 87% hold a Master’s degree and 6% a PhD. Their collective contributions are central to delivering a high-quality publishing experience and supporting global academic communication.
As we celebrate this milestone, we also aim to continue on a path of steady and sustainable growth, one that balances journal expansion with investment in people, outreach, processes, and innovation. Together, we are shaping the future of open access and academic publishing. Thank you for your hard work, your ideas, and your commitment to serving the global research community.
Let’s continue working together to create a culture where great talent grows and every colleague feels valued.
Impactful Research
Visiting South Korea: Building Connections and Supporting the MDPI Seoul Office
In July, I had the opportunity to visit our team in Seoul and engage directly with academic communities in South Korea. The visit focused on deepening MDPI’s relationships with local universities, institutions, and partners, and supporting the great work of our colleagues at the MDPI Seoul office.
Korea Association of Private University Libraries (KAPUL) Conference
A highlight of the visit was our participation in the Korea Association of Private University Libraries (KAPUL) Conference, where we presented to over 100 academic librarians. I delivered a keynote speech titled “The Evolving Publishing Landscape: Open Access and Beyond,” while my colleague Dr. Jisuk Kang (Public Affairs Specialist) shared insights in her presentation, “Inside MDPI: Editorial Practices & Research Integrity.”
Our participation received media coverage, including:
NEWS1: “Publishing Open Access Papers' MDPI...Supporting the Expansion of Korean Research Influence”
UNN (University News Network): “MDPI Announces ‘Seoul Declaration’... “Presenting Standards for Authenticity and Transparency in Korea”
Beyond Post: MDPI CEO Visits Korea to 'Support for the Development of Domestic Knowledge Ecosystem'
Facts & Figures: South Korea
- South Korea is MDPI’s sixth-largest publishing country by article volume (over 90,000 MDPI papers published to date).
- In 2024, Korea ranked 16th globally by total publications, and 6th (among these top 20 countries) by citation impact.
- 52% of Korean publications in 2024 were OA – and 73% of those were Gold OA.
- MDPI published about 20% of all OA papers from Korea in 2024.
- Over 2,000 active Editorial Board Members from South Korea contribute to MDPI journals, with 11 Section Editors-in-Chief.
- We currently have 11 Institutional Open Access Program agreements and two society partnerships in Korea:
- Korean Society of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology (with MDPI journal Pharmaceutics)
- Korean Tribology Society (with MDPI journal Coatings)
MDPI Seoul Office and the First Korea Salon
Our Seoul office serves as a regional hub for marketing, communications, and community engagement. It continues to grow in size and influence, prioritizing supporting scholar visits, conference sponsorships, and outreach events such as the recent MDPI Korea Salon.
The inaugural Salon, themed “Exploring Research Trends in Medical Publishing, Ethics, and AI,” brought together over 20 scholars and Editorial Board members serving MDPI journals.
Thank you to our guest speakers including Professors Young-Joon Surh of Seoul National University, Kwang-Sig Lee of Korea University, and Jin-Won Noh of Yonsei University who presented on the landscape of medicine in South Korea and across the globe. The Salon also included presentations from MDPI colleagues on Open Access, ethics, and how the IOAP can support researchers in this field.
“Our Seoul office continues to grow in size and influence”
Looking Ahead
MDPI is already the leading OA publisher in South Korea, yet challenges and misconceptions around OA and APCs remain. Visits like this one, along with the ongoing efforts of our Seoul office, are important to building understanding, trust, and long-term relationships with the local academic community.
A big thank-you to our colleagues in Seoul for their warm hospitality, professionalism, and energy! Our new office is well situated, staffed, and ready to grow. This visit marked an important step forward in our continued mission to support global research communities and advance Open Science.
Inside MDPI
Preprints.org Reaches 100,000 Preprints: A Major Milestone for MDPI and Open Science
In case you missed it, Preprints.org recently surpassed 100,000 preprints posted. This is a major milestone for our platform and one worth celebrating.
Preprints are a key pillar of the Open Science movement, which promotes transparency, equity, and faster knowledge-sharing through initiatives such as Open Access, Open Data, Open Source, and Open Peer Review. The benefits of Open Science extend beyond researchers, as they support funders, educators, policymakers, and the public in advancing discovery and innovation.
What is behind the 100,000 preprints milestone?
Since its launch in 2016, Preprints.org has grown into one of the world’s leading preprint platforms, now ranked fifth globally by publication volume.
More than 350,000 researchers have contributed, helping shape this dynamic and collaborative space for sharing early-stage research across all disciplines.
Read the full announcement here:
https://www.mdpi.com/about/announcements/12202
“Preprints.org has grown into one of the world’s leading preprint platforms”
Some quick facts worth noting:
- About 56% of the preprints on Preprints.org are later published in peer-reviewed journals.
- The platform is now indexed in Web of Science (Preprint Citation Index), Europe PMC, and Crossref, helping improve visibility and trust in the preprints shared.
- Recent upgrades – including a revamped website, new features such as search subscriptions, curated reading lists, and community feedback tools (PREreview) – show our commitment to developing Preprints.org in line with researchers’ needs.
This growth and progress would not be possible without the dedication of the Preprints.org team, our Advisory Board members, screeners, and colleagues across MDPI who support the platform’s development. This milestone is a reminder of our shared mission: to accelerate scientific communication and build a more open, transparent, and inclusive research ecosystem.
I’m excited to see what’s ahead as we approach Preprints.org’s 10-year anniversary in 2026!
Coming Together for Science
Malaysia Media Roundtable: Educating on Open Access and MDPI’s Presence in Southeast Asia
At the end of June, I had the opportunity to participate in a strategic media roundtable in Kuala Lumpur, focused on raising awareness about the importance of Open Access (OA) and on MDPI’s growing presence in Southeast Asia.
We welcomed five Malaysian media outlets for an engaging private session that included presentations and open discussion.
I gave an overview of the benefits of Open Access, MDPI’s global developments, and our collaborations in Malaysia.
My colleague Yu Nwe Soe (Public Relations Specialist), presented on our editorial process, helping to clarify how MDPI supports authors and maintains research quality.
We were also joined by two local Editorial Board Members (EBMs) who offered first-hand insights into their experiences working with MDPI and how OA has shaped their publishing choices.
The discussion covered a range of questions from the press, from OA publishing models to editorial standards, and highlighted MDPI’s unique contribution to accelerating scientific communication in the region.
As the leading fully OA publisher, we see it as our responsibility to continue educating research communities and the broader public on the impact of OA, especially in emerging and high-growth academic markets.
Spotlight on Malaysia
Malaysia continues to rise as a regional research hub, with five universities ranked in the global top 200 and 11 subjects in the global top 50. In 2024, Malaysia ranked 2nd in Southeast Asia in total publication output, 10th in Asia, and 25th globally.
MDPI’s presence in Malaysia:
- Over 21,000 research articles published to date from Malaysian institutions
- More than 1,100 articles published in 2024 alone
- In the period 2020–2024, 54% of Malaysia’s total publications were OA
- 36 EBMs from Malaysia, across 27 MDPI journals
- Around 100 conferences sponsored in Malaysia in the past five years
- MDPI is hosting the 2nd International Conference on AI Sensors and Transducers in Kuala Lumpur (29 July- 3 August 2025)
Media Coverage & Editorial Voices
Following the roundtable, we saw positive coverage across several local outlets, with articles highlighting MDPI’s role in empowering Malaysian researchers. Notable pieces included:
- Open-Access Empowers Malaysia’s Research Future
- Empowering Malaysian Researchers to Meet the Nation’s Innovation Ambitions
- MDPI and empowering Malaysian researchers
Our local EBMs also shared their perspectives:
Prof. Denny Ng Kok Sum (Sunway University, EBM of MDPI journal Processes) and Prof. Lee (EBM of MDPI journal Bacteria) share their experiences with MDPI and the role Open Access plays in their publication decisions.
“We see it as our responsibility to continue educating research communities on the impact of OA”
“I didn’t want my work stuck behind a paywall.”
— Prof. Denny Ng Kok Sum, Sunway University, Processes Editorial Board Member
“Open Access opens doors for collaboration and visibility, especially in fast-developing regions like ours.”
— Prof. Lee, Bacteria Editorial Board Member
This roundtable marked another step in building trust, understanding, and collaboration in Southeast Asia. A big thank-you to the MDPI Malaysia team and all those who contributed to the event’s success.
Closing Thoughts
MDPI Signs First North American Agreement with Canadian Consortium
We are proud to announce a major milestone for MDPI Canada and an important step forward for OA in North America.
In July, our Toronto office finalized MDPI’s first North American consortium agreement with the Federal Science Libraries Network (FSLN). This is a significant achievement that strengthens our expansion in Canada and reinforces our global commitment to supporting Open Science.
This two-year agreement gives Canadian federal agencies access to MDPI’s IOAP, including discounted article processing charges for affiliated researchers across our portfolio of over 475 OA journals. It lowers barriers for Canadian scientists to share their work more openly and reach a global audience.
Ryan Siu, Institutional Partnerships Manager at MDPI.
“The Open Science landscape in Canada is rapidly evolving, with the Tri-Agency Open Access Policy set for renewal by the end of 2025. This reflects ongoing efforts to foster greater scientific transparency and accessibility at a national policy level,” says Ryan Siu, Institutional Partnerships Manager at MDPI.
“Our new agreement with FSLN represents our shared commitment to further these efforts and foster wider readership. By aligning with these initiatives, we make progress towards research that’s both inclusive and impactful, benefiting local and global communities alike.”
Participating FSLN institutions include:
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
- Environment and Climate Change Canada
- Health Canada
- National Research Council Canada
- Natural Resources Canada
By partnering with some of Canada’s largest science-based agencies, we reaffirm our goal of advancing OA across continents. We look forward to developing our support for Canadian researchers and continuing to drive progress in Open Science across North America and beyond.
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG
23 July 2025
Join Us at the 2nd Physical & Mathematical Sciences Summit—Quantum Artificial Intelligence, 22–24 August 2025, Haikou, China

The MDPI (China) Physical & Mathematical Sciences Committee was officially established in 2024, with Prof. Chang-Pu Sun, an Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, serving as its chairman. The Committee is dedicated to providing scientific strategic guidance and advice to MDPI and promoting cooperation and academic exchanges with the scholarly community. The first MDPI Summit on Physical and Mathematical Sciences was successfully held in 2024, and the second summit will focus on the cutting-edge interdisciplinary field of quantum computing combined with artificial intelligence (AI), while further expanding academic discussions.
As the core of next-generation computing technology, quantum computing is developing rapidly and is expected to trigger a new round of quantum technological revolution. Its integration with AI has given rise to entirely new fields. Quantum circuit models and the quantization of classical algorithms can efficiently process large-scale data, demonstrating broad application prospects in various sectors, including production, daily life, and economic development. At this summit, we will conduct in-depth discussions—through keynote speeches and oral presentations—on the integration of quantum computing with machine learning algorithms, the application of quantum computing in AI, and the technical challenges and development trends faced by quantum artificial intelligence. We sincerely invite all scholars from relevant fields to participate in the summit.
Date: 22–24 August 2025 (registration on 22nd August)
Location: Hainan University (Haidian Campus), Haikou, China
Organizations:
- Organizer: MDPI;
- Co-Organizers:
- Center for Theoretical Physics, Hainan University;
- Graduate School of China Academy of Engineering Physics (GSCAEP).
Website: https://sciforum.net/event/PMSS2025
Registration: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZG7PY7L
Conference chair: Prof. Dr. Chang-Pu Sun, Graduate School of China Academy of Engineering Physics, China.
Executive chairs: Prof. Dr. Qingyu Cai, Center for Theoretical Physics, Hainan University, and Dr. Ying Li, Graduate School of China Academy of Engineering Physics, China.
Science committee:
- Prof. Dr. Jiping Zhang, School of Mathematical Sciences, Peking University, China;
- Prof. Dr. Gang Zhao, National Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China;
- Prof. Dr. Bingsong Zou, Department of Physics, Tsinghua University, China;
- Prof. Dr. Wenhui Duan, Department of Physics, Tsinghua University, China;
- Prof. Dr. Yaxiang Yuan, Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science, China.
To learn more about the conference and registration details, please click on the official website below, or register directly. We look forward to your participation.
If you have any questions, please contact MDPI Marketing Department.
22 July 2025
Mathematics | Top 10 Highly Viewed Papers in 2023–2024 in the “Algebra and Logic” Section
We would like to invite you to explore the top 10 highly viewed papers from 2023 and 2024 in the Section “Algebra and Logic” of Mathematics (ISSN: 2227-7390). These papers have been carefully selected for their exceptional quality and relevance and represent cutting-edge research in algebra and logic.
1. “Absolute Monotonicity of Normalized Tail of Power Series Expansion of Exponential Function”
by Feng Qi
Mathematics 2024, 12(18), 2859; https://doi.org/10.3390/math12182859
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7390/12/18/2859
2. “On the Borderline of Fields and Hyperfields”
by Christos G. Massouros and Gerasimos G. Massouros
Mathematics 2023, 11(6), 1289; https://doi.org/10.3390/math11061289
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7390/11/6/1289
3. “A System of Tensor Equations over the Dual Split Quaternion Algebra with an Application”
by Liuqing Yang, Qing-Wen Wang and Zuliang Kou
Mathematics 2024, 12(22), 3571; https://doi.org/10.3390/math12223571
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7390/12/22/3571
4. “On Symmetrical Sonin Kernels in Terms of Hypergeometric-Type Functions”
by Yuri Luchko
Mathematics 2024, 12(24), 3943; https://doi.org/10.3390/math12243943
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7390/12/24/3943
5. “Co-EP-Ness and EP-Ness Involving the Inverse along an Element”
by Honglin Zou, Dijana Mosić and Huihui Zhu
Mathematics 2023, 11(9), 2026; https://doi.org/10.3390/math11092026
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7390/11/9/2026
6. “Non-Associative Structures and Their Applications in Differential Equations”
by Yakov Krasnov
Mathematics 2023, 11(8), 1790; https://doi.org/10.3390/math11081790
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7390/11/8/1790
7. “Hopf Quasigroup Galois Extensions and a Morita Equivalence”
by Huaiwen Guo and Shuanhong Wang
Mathematics 2023, 11(2), 273; https://doi.org/10.3390/math11020273
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7390/11/2/273
8. “Density of Some Special Sequences Modulo 1”
by Artūras Dubickas
Mathematics 2023, 11(7), 1727; https://doi.org/10.3390/math11071727
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7390/11/7/1727
9. “Left (Right) Regular Elements of Some Transformation Semigroups”
by Kitsanachai Sripon, Ekkachai Laysirikul and Worachead Sommanee
Mathematics 2023, 11(10), 2230; https://doi.org/10.3390/math11102230
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7390/11/10/2230
by Antonio Causa, Mario Gionfriddo and Elena Guardo
Mathematics 2024, 12(13), 1968; https://doi.org/10.3390/math12131968
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7390/12/13/1968
16 July 2025
Meet Us at the International Conference on Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining 2025, 3–7 August 2025, Toronto, Canada

MDPI will be attending the International Conference on Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining 2025 in Toronto, Ontario.
The conference will begin on Sunday, 3 August 2025, with short courses providing a scholarly introduction and overview of some selected topics of interest, which will help academics and professionals become familiar with the latest trends in the field; the course topics will be announced shortly. Conference registration will also take place on 3 August. The conference’s technical program will begin on the morning of Monday, 4 August, with plenary sessions that will then break out into parallel sessions, industry talks, and poster sessions throughout the duration of the event. The exhibition portion, which will take place from Monday to Thursday, 7 August, is designed to give companies, start-ups, and scientific associations the opportunity to share information about or demonstrate their latest advances, products, and/or services. We welcome you to visit the MDPI booth #3 where you can have face-to-face exchanges with our representatives, learn more about our open access publishing services, and receive gifts. The program has been designed to provide plenty of opportunities for technical exchange and professional networking.
The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:
- BDCC;
- Data;
- Modelling;
- AppliedMath;
- Electronics;
- MCA;
- Computation;
- Logics;
- Mathematics;
- Analytics;
- Digital;
- IoT;
- Information;
- MTI;
- Stats;
- BioMedInformatics;
- AI.
If you are attending this conference, please feel free to start a conversation with us at our booth. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have.
14 July 2025
Mathematics Best Paper Award—Winners Announced

Mathematics (ISSN: 2227-7390) is pleased to announce the winners of the Mathematics 2023 Best Paper Award, selecting five research articles and one review among all the peer-reviewed papers published in Volume 11 of the journal. The decision was made by the committee based on an evaluation of the originality and significance of the papers and their number of citations and downloads.
We would like to congratulate the following winners:
“Image Encryption Scheme Based on Newly Designed Chaotic Map and Parallel DNA Coding”
by Shenli Zhu, Xiaoheng Deng, Wendong Zhang and Congxu Zhu
Mathematics 2023, 11(1), 231; https://doi.org/10.3390/math11010231
“A Combined Model Based on Recurrent Neural Networks and Graph Convolutional Networks for Financial Time Series Forecasting”
by Ana Lazcano, Pedro Javier Herrera and Manuel Monge
Mathematics 2023, 11(1), 224; https://doi.org/10.3390/math11010224
“A Mathematical Investigation of Hallucination and Creativity in GPT Models”
by Minhyeok Lee
Mathematics 2023, 11(10), 2320; https://doi.org/10.3390/math11102320
“A Stochastic Control Approach for Constrained Stochastic Differential Games with Jumps and Regimes”
by Emel Savku
Mathematics 2023, 11(14), 3043; https://doi.org/10.3390/math11143043
“Neimark–Sacker Bifurcation of a Discrete-Time Predator–Prey Model with Prey Refuge Effect”
by Binhao Hong and Chunrui Zhang
Mathematics 2023, 11(6), 1399; https://doi.org/10.3390/math11061399
“A Survey on Active Learning: State-of-the-Art, Practical Challenges and Research Directions”
by Alaa Tharwat and Wolfram Schenck
Mathematics 2023, 11(4), 820; https://doi.org/10.3390/math11040820
The announcement of the winners can be found on the following website: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/mathematics/awards/2880.
Mathematics Editorial Office
9 July 2025
Interview with Prof. Dr. Ana Lazcano—Winner of the Mathematics Best Paper Award

Mathematics (ISSN: 2227-7390) is proud to present the winner of the Mathematics Best Paper Award— Prof. Dr. Ana Lazcano!
The following is a short interview with Prof. Dr. Ana Lazcano:
1. Could you give a brief introduction of yourself to the readers? Could you introduce your current research direction and provide an update on your progress?
I earned a PhD in artificial intelligence, with a research focus on the analysis and prediction of time series using neural networks—particularly hybrid models, data preprocessing techniques, and model explainability. I currently serve as Director of the Chair of Artificial Intelligence for the Global Common Good at Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, where I also teach and lead the master’s program in machine learning and artificial intelligence.
My work also embraces a critical reflection on the ethical and social impact of AI, with a particular emphasis on promoting its responsible use for the global common good. In recent years, I have led projects aimed at bringing responsible AI practices closer to business environments, especially in the context of generative AI technologies.
2. Could you please briefly introduce the main content of the winning paper?
The publication focuses on a hybrid model that combines Graph Convolutional Networks (GCNs) and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks for the prediction of time series in the economic domain. The process involves transforming the time series into graphs to enable subsequent processing by both types of networks. The results outperformed existing approaches in the literature, introducing a novel methodology that captures temporal dependencies more efficiently.
3. Could you describe the difficulties and breakthrough innovations in this research field?
Currently, time series forecasting using AI-based predictive models is widely studied in the literature. However, major challenges remain in developing efficient techniques that reduce training times, allow the incorporation of new observations without retraining the model, and preserve temporal dependencies.
4. What appealed to you about the journal that made you want to submit your paper? How was your experience submitting to Mathematics?
Mathematics has become a leading journal, recognized for its high-quality and interdisciplinary research. Moreover, its fast-processing times enable agile and efficient dissemination of scientific work.
5. Which research topics do you think will be of particular interest to the research community in the coming years?
Research in the field of time series will continue to advance toward more efficient processing of large volumes of observations, without compromising speed or energy consumption. At the same time, research in artificial intelligence will keep progressing in methodologies related to large language models (LLMs).
6. Do you have any advice for aspiring young researchers looking to make a meaningful impact in their respective fields?
It is a pleasure to see more and more young people interested in generating knowledge. It is essential that they understand the importance of rigor in publications, avoid becoming dependent on large language models for scientific writing, and focus their efforts on developing new scientific knowledge.
7. As the winner of this award, is there something you want to express or someone you wish to thank most?
Certainly, I am profoundly grateful to those who encouraged me to enter the world of research. This paper is part of my doctoral thesis, the result of much effort and hard work, and I can never thank enough all those who stood by my side and continue to do so.
8. What is your opinion of the open access model of publishing?
It is essential to open research to all scientists who wish to access scientific output. The open access model enables easy, accessible, and free consultation of existing literature, which helps to increase production and train younger generations.
8 July 2025
MDPI’s Journal Cluster of Mathematics and Its Applications

Mathematics plays a pivotal role in all academic disciplines. From a methodological standpoint, research depends heavily on statistical testing and modeling. From a technical standpoint, math is critical in applied disciplines, such as engineering and architecture. From a theoretical standpoint, the rich history of logic and philosophy of mathematics has built the foundation for all scientific inquiries.
MDPI’s journal cluster of mathematics and its applications promotes the open exchange of contemporary ideas and developments in mathematical science. MDPI offers journals with broader scopes and readership, such as Mathematics (IF 2.2), as well as more specialized outlets for subdisciplines in pure and applied mathematics. Together, the aim is to provide more options to authors of varying situations.
The nine member journals in the cluster are the following:
- AppliedMath (ISSN: 2673-9909) focuses on studies that apply mathematical concepts, theories and methods to other subjects, such as physics, engineering, medicine, chemistry, biology, information science, energy, environmental science, finance, business, computer science, industry and social sciences. AppliedMath is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Takayuki Hibi (Osaka University, Japan);
- Axioms (ISSN: 2075-1680) focuses on studies related to mathematics, mathematical logic and mathematical physics. Axioms is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Humberto Bustince (Public University of Navarra, Spain);
- Computation (ISSN: 2079-3197) focuses on computational science and interdisciplinary applications, including computational engineering, computational chemistry, computational biology, and computational social science. Computation is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Ali Cemal Benim (Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences, Germany);
- Fractal and Fractional (ISSN: 2504-3110) focuses on fractals and fractional calculus and their applications in different fields of science and engineering. Fractal and Fractional is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Carlo Cattani (University of Tuscia, Italy);
- Geometry (ISSN: 3042-402X) focuses on the diverse theories and applications of geometry. Areas of special interest include Euclidean geometry, differential geometry, algebraic geometry, complex geometry, discrete geometry, computational geometry, geometric group theory, geometric analysis, and convex geometry. Geometry is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Yang-Hui He (Royal Institution, UK);
- International Journal of Topology (IJT, ISSN: 2813-9542) focuses on differential topology, algebraic topology, manifolds, geometry, and related applications. Its purpose is to provide a platform for research and development in various fields of topology, expand topology to a wider range of applications, and promote the development of mathematics. International Journal of Topology is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Michel Planat (Université de Franche-Comté, France);
- Logics (ISSN: 2813-0405) focuses on all aspects of logic, including logical systems, methods and theories, mathematical logic, computational logic, philosophical logic and the history of philosophy of logic and mathematics. The journal also encompasses applications of logic to the sciences, such as computer science, cognitive science, and linguistics. Logics is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Valentin Goranko (Stockholm University, Sweden);
- Mathematics (ISSN: 2227-7390) focuses on studies related to mathematical sciences, including all areas of pure and applied mathematics. Mathematics is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Francisco Chiclana (De Montfort University, UK);
- Symmetry (ISSN: 2073-8994) focuses on research on symmetry/asymmetry phenomena wherever they occur in all aspects of natural sciences. Symmetry is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Sergei Odintsov (Institute of Space Sciences, Spain). Meanwhile, Prof. Dr. Ronggen Cai (Ningbo University, China) and Prof. Dr. Jiping Zhang (Peking University), Academicians of CAS, are serving as Honorary Editors-in-Chief.
Journals | Launch Year | Impact Factor (2024) | CiteScore (2024) | First Decision (Median Days) | Acceptance to Publication (Median Days) | APC (CHF) |
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2021 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 23.5 | 6.9 | 1200 |
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2012 | 1.6 | / | 21.6 | 2.8 | 2400 |
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2013 | 1.9 | 4.1 | 16.7 | 5.6 | 1800 |
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2017 | 3.3 | 6.0 | 19.9 | 2.7 | 2700 |
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2024 | / | / | 19 | 4 | 1000 |
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2024 | / | / | 19 | 4 | 1000 |
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2023 | / | / | / | / | 1000 |
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2013 | 2.2 | 4.6 | 18.4 | 2.4 | 2600 |
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2009 | 2.2 | 5.3 | 17.1 | 2.8 | 2400 |
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As a pioneer of academic open access publishing, MDPI has been serving the scientific community since 1996. Our aim is to foster scientific exchange in all forms across all disciplines. MDPI's guidelines for disseminating open science are based on the following values and guiding principles:
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Selected Topics:
- “Fractional Calculus, Symmetry Phenomenon and Probability Theory for PDEs, and ODEs”;
- “Fixed Point Theory and Measure Theory”;
- “Recent Trends in Nonlinear, Chaotic and Complex Systems”;
- “Distributed Optimization for Control, 2nd Edition”.
Selected articles:
AppliedMath
“Some Comments about the p-Generalized Negative Binomial (NBp) Model”
Geometry
“Rigidity of Holomorphically Projective Mappings of Kähler and Hyperbolic Kähler Spaces with Finite Complete Geodesics”
International Journal of Topology
“Persistent Homology on a Lattice of Multigraphs”
Logics
“Logics for Epistemic Actions: Completeness, Decidability, Expressivity”
Mathematics
“Fractional Differential Equations with the General Fractional Derivatives of Arbitrary Order in the Riemann–Liouville Sense”
Computation
“Computational Modelling and Simulation of Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering”
Axioms
“Integrable Couplings and Two-Dimensional Unital Algebras”
Symmetry
“Uniform in Number of Neighbor Consistency and Weak Convergence of k-Nearest Neighbor Single Index Conditional Processes and k-Nearest Neighbor Single Index Conditional U-Processes Involving Functional Mixing Data”
Fractal and Fractional
“An Overview of Mathematical Modelling in Cancer Research: Fractional Calculus as Modelling Tool”
7 July 2025
Meet Us at the 2025 Forty-Second International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML), 13–19 July 2025, Vancouver, Canada

We are excited to announce that MDPI will be attending the Forty-Second International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML), taking place from 13 to 19 July 2025 in Vancouver, Canada.
Join us at this globally renowned event where leaders in machine learning and artificial intelligence come together to share groundbreaking discoveries, cutting-edge innovations, and impactful solutions shaping the future of technology and science.
Why visit MDPI’s booth?
- Explore our open access journals covering machine learning, data and cognitive computing, AI, algorithms, mathematics, and more;
- Meet our team and learn how to publish your research with MDPI;
- Discover partnership opportunities and learn how MDPI supports the scientific community;
- Receive exclusive conference materials and gifts.
The following MDPI journals will be presented at the conference:
- MAKE;
- BDCC;
- Data;
- Entropy;
- BioMedInformatics;
- Biomimetics;
- AI;
- Algorithms;
- Knowledge;
- Stats;
- Future Internet;
- Computers.
Our representatives are eager to connect with you in person and answer any questions you may have. For full conference details, please visit the following website: https://icml.cc/Conferences/2025. Be sure to visit MDPI’s booth at Table 4 in Section 235 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. We look forward to meeting you!
4 July 2025
MDPI’s Newly Launched Journals in June 2025
Six new journals covering a range of subjects launched their inaugural issues in June 2025. We are excited to be able to share with you the newest research rooted in the value of open access. We are pleased to present the latest research and to make it accessible to all.
We extend our sincere thanks to all the 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.
Journal | Founding Editor-in-Chief | Journal Topics (Selected) |
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Prof. Dr. Chang-Pu Sun, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Beijing, China; Computational Science Research Center, China Editorial | View inaugural issue |
quantum information and phenomena; condensed matter physics and statistical physics; atomic, molecular, and optical physics; computational physics and mathematical methods View journal scope | Submit an article |
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Prof. Dr. Hualiang Lin, Sun Yat-sen University, China; Prof. Dr. Jose L. Domingo, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Spain Editorial | View inaugural issue |
green and organic food; green infrastructures; green exercise; environmental impact of the healthcare sector; effects of climate change on human health | View journal scope | Submit an article |
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Prof. Dr. Francesco Veglio, University of L’Aquila, Italy Editorial | View inaugural issue |
ultra-pure substances; water purification; air purification; gas purification; inorganic chemical purification; purification technologies View journal scope | Submit an article |
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Prof. Dr. Junxing Zheng, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China Editorial | View inaugural issue |
computer-aided design and engineering; artificial intelligence and machine learning; building information modeling (BIM) and digital twins; robotics and automation in construction; smart sensors and Internet of Things (IoT); intelligent control systems and facilities management View journal scope | Submit an article |
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Prof. Dr. Assunta Di Vaio, University of Naples Parthenope, Italy Editorial | View inaugural issue |
sustainability, managerial, and biodiversity accounting; carbon management accounting; corporate social responsibility; artificial intelligence and disclosure View journal scope | Submit an article |
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Prof. Dr. Changjun Liu, Sichuan University, China Editorial | View inaugural issue |
bioeffects of electromagnetic waves; electromagnetic science and engineering; microwave, millimeter-wave, and terahertz technologies; metamaterials and metasurfaces; communication, sensing, and networks; energy, power, and sustainable applications; quantum and emerging technologies; artificial intelligence and advanced fabrication View journal scope | Submit an article |