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18 September 2025
Meet Us at the 25th National Symposium on Chromatography and Instrument Exhibition of the Chinese Chemical Society (25th NSEC), 17–20 October 2025, Hangzhou, China


Conference: The 25th National Symposium on Chromatography and Instrument Exhibition of the Chinese Chemical Society (25th NSEC)
Date: 17–20 October 2025
Location: Hangzhou, China

MDPI will be attending the 25th NSEC as an exhibitor, welcoming researchers from diverse backgrounds to visit and share their latest ideas.

The symposium will serve as a platform to exchange recent progress in China on research, instrument development, and applications in chromatography and related separation and analytical techniques, including gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, and capillary electrophoresis, as well as the latest advances in multidimensional chromatography, hyphenated techniques such as chromatography–mass spectrometry, and microfluidic chip technologies.

An instrument exhibition on chromatography-related equipment will be held concurrently, providing a venue for chromatographers and instrument manufacturers to communicate and showcase their work. We warmly welcome researchers, practitioners, and industry partners to actively participate in the symposium, submit contributions, and join the exhibition to promote mutual development.

The following open access journals will be represented at the conference:

If you will be attending this conference, please feel free to start a conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit https://www.chemsoc.org.cn/meeting/25thNSEC.

3 September 2025
Join Us at the MDPI at the University of Toronto Career Fair, 23 September 2025, Toronto, ON, Canada


Date: 23 September 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m
Location: The Chelsea Hotel, 33 Gerrard Street West, Toronto

MDPI is thrilled to announce our participation in the University of Toronto’s largest career fair, taking place at the St. George Downtown Campus. This exciting event brings together thousands of students, graduates, and professionals looking to connect with top employers and explore career opportunities.

We invite all attendees to visit the MDPI booth to discover how you can be part of one of the world’s leading open access academic publishers. Whether you are passionate about scientific research, editorial work, marketing, or supporting global innovation in publishing, we want to meet YOU!

What to expect at our booth:

  • Learn more about MDPI’s mission and global impact;
  • Explore exciting career opportunities in publishing, editorial, communications, and more;
  • Network with our team and ask questions about working at MDPI.

Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to take the next step, don’t miss this opportunity to connect with MDPI. Bring your resume, your curiosity, and your questions—we look forward to seeing you there!

For additional information on the Career Fair and Open MDPI positions, please visit the following links:

1 September 2025
MDPI INSIGHTS: The CEO’s Letter #26 – CUJS, Head of Ethics, Open Peer Review, AIS 2025, Reviewer Recognition

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

Society of China University Journals (CUJS) visit to MDPI Basel

In August, we had the pleasure of welcoming a delegation from the Society of China University Journals (CUJS) to our Basel headquarters. The visit was part of CUJS’s broader European tour, which included meetings with several major publishing organizations.

Purpose of the visit

The delegation’s stop in Basel involved an introductory meeting and knowledge-sharing with a view to identifying potential collaboration opportunities with MDPI. The CUJS team shared an overview of the Chinese scientific publishing landscape, including recent policy developments, and gave us insights into the journals and services they operate across China’s academic institutions.

MDPI presentations

We used the opportunity to introduce CUJS to MDPI’s mission, structure, and recent achievements. I presented on the latest developments at MDPI and our role in supporting global open access, addressing many follow-up questions from the delegation. Warm thanks are due to the following colleagues for their contributions to the session:

  • Liliane Auwerter (Conference Organizer, Scientific Officer and Sustainability Specialist) shared an overview of our editorial process, including the quality indicators we use to track peer-review performance.
  • Renato Merki (Publication Ethics Assistant) presented on behalf of our Research Integrity and Ethics team, emphasizing our commitment to responsible publishing.
  • Silvano Bonfatti (Product Manager) introduced the JAMS platform, highlighting how it supports efficient journal management for editors and publishers alike.
  • Aimar Xiong (Publisher, Section Managing Editor) and Giuliano Braccini (Office Manager) facilitated the meeting, offering clarity in response to specific questions, building the relationship during and beyond the meeting itself.

“Building relationships with organizations such as CUJS allows us to increase our visibility and reputation”

Why is this important?

China is one of the world’s largest producers of scientific research, with its universities and research institutes playing a key role in global scholarly publishing. Building strong relationships with influential organizations such as CUJS allows us to increase our visibility and reputation vis-à-vis the Chinese academic community, share best practices, learn from differing publishing models, and explore collaborations that have the potential to enhance the quality, reach, and diversity of our journals.

Looking ahead

It was a productive and friendly exchange that reflected our shared commitment to advancing scholarly communication and improving journal publishing practices. We value these visits, which allow us to create collaborations with stakeholders in the global academic community.

Our Basel office is a hub for hosting international delegations, partners, and collaborators. We look forward to creating more global connections that support our mission.

Impactful Research

Appointment of Dr. Tim Tait-Jamieson as Head of Publication Ethics

As part of our ongoing commitment to research integrity and publishing excellence, I am delighted to announce that we have appointed Dr. Tim Tait-Jamieson as Head of Publication Ethics.

In this role, Tim will lead the development of our ethics strategy and oversee the continued growth of the Publication Ethics Department, which is based across our offices in Basel, Manchester, Belgrade/Novi Sad, and Cluj. Guided by the principles of effective prevention and efficient resolution, the department plays an essential role in ensuring the highest standards of integrity throughout our editorial processes.

Department focus

Working closely with internal teams and external partners, the Publication Ethics Department focuses on refining our policies, aligning our operations with international best practices, and addressing complex cases with fairness and transparency. This work is critical in supporting our editors, reviewers, and authors, reinforcing MDPI’s contribution to the global dialogue on research integrity.

“Research integrity is something to which we all contribute through our daily work at MDPI”

About Tim

Tim joined MDPI in 2021 and has held several roles within the Publication Ethics Department, most recently serving as Research Integrity Lead. Based in our Basel office, he brings a strong academic background, with a Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, and a proven track record of leadership in research integrity.

Research integrity is something to which we all contribute through our daily work at MDPI. I look forward to Tim’s leadership as we continue investing in the people, processes, and partnerships that uphold the trust and credibility of scholarly publishing.

Read more:

Inside MDPI

How and why MDPI offers Open Peer Review

At MDPI, we are committed to advancing openness and transparency in scholarly publishing. One area where we’ve taken a leadership role is peer review. Since 2014, MDPI has offered authors the option of open peer review, giving them the opportunity to publish reviewer comments alongside their papers. Each year, more authors are choosing this path, helping to build trust in the editorial process and provide valuable context for the research we publish.

Jack McKenna (Senior Content Specialist, MDPI) recently wrote an informative piece looking at the impact and importance of open peer review at MDPI. He highlights how this approach not only benefits readers but also gives well-deserved recognition to our reviewers, who generously dedicate their time and expertise to the academic community.

I encourage you to read this blogpost to see how MDPI is helping set standards for transparency in scholarly publishing.

Coming Together for Science

Recap of MDPI’s AIS 2025 Conference in Kuala Lumpur

Entering the month of August, we held The 2nd International Conference on AI Sensors and Transducers (AIS 2025) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

“AIS is quickly becoming a premier event in the field”

The second edition of AIS brought together 335 attendees from across Asia and beyond, including participants from China, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia. The event, chaired by Prof. Dr. Toshihiro Itoh (University of Tokyo), Prof. Dr. Sang-Woo Kim (Yonsei University), and Prof. Dr. Chengkuo Lee (National University of Singapore), continues to grow in reputation and has become an important platform for researchers and students to present their work, exchange ideas, and build international collaborations.

AIS is quickly becoming a premier event in the field, with participants highlighting its quality of service, its expanding academic network, and the value it delivers in the context of tightening research budgets in the region.

It was also excellent to see our new MDPI journal AI Sensors, which originated from a conference topic, host a successful launch party at the event.

Highlights from participant feedback:

  • Southeast University (China) sent a student delegation and considers AIS a regular fixture for Ph.D. students in need of international conference experience.
  • CAS Aerospace Information Research Institute sent a 10-member delegation and plans to further promote AIS internally.
  • Japanese researchers regard AIS as a must-attend event, placing it on a par with IEEE conferences and citing the benefits of networking and exchange.
  • Korean academics praised the organization and noted improved perceptions of MDPI among their institutions, viewing AIS as a strategic opportunity to deepen engagement in the region.

Award winners

We recognized the recipients of the Best Presentation, Best Scientist, Best Poster, and Best Student Paper awards, whose contributions set a standard for academic excellence. The full award announcement is available here.

Looking ahead

The 3rd International Conference on AI Sensors and Transducers will be held from 5 to10 August 2026 in Jeju, Korea. The General Chairs will be Prof. Inkyu Park (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology), Prof. Zhou Li (Tsinghua University), Prof. Xinge Yu (City University of Hong Kong), and Prof. Chengkuo Lee (National University of Singapore). We look forward to bringing together innovators, researchers and experts who are shaping the future at the intersection of sensors, sensing technology, transducers and artificial intelligence.

Thank you

Our conference team managed this event with great agility and professionalism and are already planning improvements to make the conference even more accessible. Special thanks to the National University of Singapore for their support, and to our entire conference team and collaborators for their dedication.

AIS is gaining momentum, and we look forward to supporting its role as a bridge between MDPI and the global academic community.

“Our conference team managed this event with great agility and professionalism”

Closing Thoughts

Recognizing our outstanding reviewers

As we close this edition of the newsletter, I would like to spotlight MDPI’s 2024 Outstanding Reviewer Awards, which showcase a group of winners whose contributions often go unseen but are essential to the integrity of scholarly publishing: our reviewers.

In 2024, more than 215,000 reviewers dedicated their time and expertise to MDPI journals. From this community, we are proud to recognize 356 recipients of the Outstanding Reviewer Awards, who went above and beyond by providing timely, thorough and constructive feedback.

These awards are not only a token of our appreciation but also a reflection of the values we stand for: rigor, fairness and collaboration in advancing science.

To explore the full list of awardees across disciplines, from life sciences to the humanities, please visit the following pages:

About MDPI Awards

To recognize the academic community, MDPI journals regularly offer various awards to researchers in specific fields. Serving as a source of recognition and inspiration, these awards help increase the influence of scholars who have been credited with outstanding achievements and are making a significant contribution to the advancement of their respective fields.

To explore more opening Outstanding Reviewer Awards, please click here.

To all our reviewers: thank you for being the foundation of trust that makes open access publishing possible!

Stefan Tochev
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG

1 September 2025
Meet Us at the 2025 International Conference of the Korean Society for Molecular and Cellular Biology (KSMCB 2025), 29 September–2 October 2025, Jeju Island, Republic of Korea


Conference: 2025 International Conference of the Korean Society for Molecular and Cellular Biology (KSMCB 2025)
Booth Number: 72
Date: 29 September–2 October 2025
Location: ICC Jeju, Jeju Island, Republic of Korea

The Korean Society for Molecular and Cellular Biology (KSMCB) was founded in 1988 and has expanded to become one of the largest and most prominent academic societies in the field of life sciences in Korea. The KSMCB aims to advance research, communication, collaboration, and education in the field of biological sciences, from fundamental molecular biology to biomedical and agricultural research. The programs featured in the ICKSMCB offer a platform to cultivate bioscience research and disseminate scientific discoveries, cutting-edge information, and innovative ideas.

MDPI will be attending the 2025 International Conference of the KSMCB (ICKSMCB) as an exhibitor. This event will be held from 29 September to 2 October, and we welcome all researchers to visit our booth and discuss their latest research with us.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:

Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person at our booth and answering any questions you may have. For more information regarding this conference, please visit the following website: https://www.ksmcb.or.kr/icksmcb2025/main.html.

19 August 2025
Metabolites | Selected Papers Published in 2023–2024 and Special Issues Related to Vitamin D


We are delighted to share some highly cited papers on vitamin D research that were published in our journal Metabolites (ISSN: 2218-1989) in 2023 and 2024. In addition, some Special Issues related to this topic are currently open for submission.

The following is a list of articles and Special Issues that we believe will interest you:

1. “The Over-Irradiation Metabolite Derivative, 24-Hydroxylumister-ol3, Reduces UV-Induced Damage in Skin”
by Warusavithana Gunawardena Manori De Silva, Bianca Yuko McCarthy, Jeremy Han, Chen Yang, Andrew J. A. Holland , Harvey Stern, Katie Marie Dixon, Edith Kai Yan Tang, Robert Charles Tuckey, Mark Stephen Rybchyn et al.
Metabolites 2023, 13(7), 775; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13070775
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/7/775

2. “The Effect of a Gluten-Free Diet on Vitamin D Metabolism in Celiac Disease: The State of the Art”
by Michele Di Stefano, Emanuela Miceli, Caterina Mengoli , Gino Roberto Corazza and Antonio Di Sabatino
Metabolites 2023, 13(1), 74; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13010074
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/1/74

3. “Vitamin D Deficiency in Obese Children Is Associated with Some Metabolic Syndrome Components, but Not with Metabolic Syndrome Itself”
by Jagoda Hofman-Hutna, Michał Hutny, Edyta Matusik, Magdalena Olszanecka-Glinianowicz and Pawel Matusik
Metabolites 2023, 13(8), 914; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13080914
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/8/914

4. “Decreased 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D Level Is Associated with All-Cause Mortality in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes at High Cardiovascular Risk”
by Alena Stančáková Yaluri, Ivan Tkáč, Katarína Tokarčíková, Zuzana Kozelová, Mária Rašiová, Martin Javorský and Miriam Kozárová
Metabolites 2023, 13(8), 887; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13080887
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/8/887

5. “Conditional Vitamin D Receptor Deletion Induces Fungal and Archaeal Dysbiosis and Altered Metabolites”
by Duncan J. Claypool, Yong-Guo Zhang, Yinglin Xia and Jun Sun
Metabolites 2024, 14(1), 32; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14010032
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/1/32

6. “Vitamin D and Ceramide Metabolomic Profile in Acute Myocardial Infarction”
by Melania Gaggini, Federica Marchi, Nataliya Pylypiv, Alessandra Parlanti, Simona Storti, Umberto Paradossi, Sergio Berti and Cristina Vassalle
Metabolites 2024, 14(4), 233; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14040233
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/4/233

Special Issues:

1. “Vitamin D and Its Crucial Role in Pregnancy: From Deficiency to Optimal Health for Both Mother, Fetus and Child in Later Life”
Guest Editors: Dr. Pinar Bor and Dr. Agnete Larsen
Submission deadline: 15 May 2025

2. “Vitamin D Metabolism and Human Health”
Guest Editors: Dr. Magdalena Kowalówka, Prof. Dr. Marta Karaźniewicz-Łada and Dr. Ilona Górna
Submission deadline: 30 June 2025

19 August 2025
Metabolites | Selected Papers Published in 2023–2024 Related to Computational Metabolomics and Machine Learning


We are delighted to share some highly cited papers on computational metabolomics and machine learning research that were published in our journal Metabolites (ISSN: 2218-1989) in 2023 and 2024.

1. “Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Metabolic Dysfunction, and Periodontitis—Machine Learning and Statistical Analyses of the Dental, Oral, Medical Epidemiological (DOME) Big Data Study”
by Noya Ytzhaik, Dorit Zur, Chen Goldstein and Galit Almoznino
Metabolites 2023, 13(5), 595; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13050595
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/5/595

2. “Accurate Prediction of 1H NMR Chemical Shifts of Small Molecules Using Machine Learning”
by Tanvir Sajed, Zinat Sayeeda, Brian L. Lee, Mark Berjanskii, Fei Wang, Vasuk Gautam and David S. Wishart
Metabolites 2024, 14(5), 290; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14050290
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/5/290

3. “Urinary Metabolic Distinction of Niemann–Pick Class 1 Disease through the Use of Subgroup Discovery”
by Cristóbal J. Carmona, Manuel German-Morales, David Elizondo, Victor Ruiz-Rodado and Martin Grootveld
Metabolites 2023, 13(10), 1079; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13101079
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/10/1079

4. “Explainable AI to Facilitate Understanding of Neural Network-Based Metabolite Profiling Using NMR Spectroscopy”
by Hayden Johnson and Aaryani Tipirneni-Sajja
Metabolites 2024, 14(6), 332; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14060332
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/6/332

5. “An Overview of Pre-Analytical Factors Impacting Metabolomics Analyses of Blood Samples”
by Amy Thachil, Li Wang, Rupasri Mandal, David Wishart and Tom Blydt-Hansen
Metabolites 2024, 14(9), 474; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14090474
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/9/474

6. “Benchmark Dataset for Training Machine Learning Models to Predict the Pathway Involvement of Metabolites”
by Erik D. Huckvale, Christian D. Powell, Huan Jin and Hunter N. B. Moseley
Metabolites 2023, 13(11), 1120; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13111120
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/11/1120

7. “Predicting the Pathway Involvement of Metabolites Based on Combined Metabolite and Pathway Features”
by Erik D. Huckvale and Hunter N. B. Moseley
Metabolites 2024, 14(5), 266; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14050266
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/5/266

8. “Predicting the Association of Metabolites with Both Pathway Categories and Individual Pathways”
by Erik D. Huckvale and Hunter N. B. Moseley
Metabolites 2024, 14(9), 510; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14090510
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/9/510

9. “Prediction of Clinical Remission with Adalimumab Therapy in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis by Fourier Transform–Infrared Spectroscopy Coupled with Machine Learning Algorithms”
by Seok-Young Kim, Seung Yong Shin, Maham Saeed, Ji Eun Ryu, Jung-Seop Kim, Junyoung Ahn, Youngmi Jung, Jung Min Moon, Chang Hwan Choi and Hyung-Kyoon Choi
Metabolites 2024, 14(1), 2; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14010002
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/1/2

19 August 2025
Metabolites | Selected Papers Published in 2023–2024 Related to Environmental Toxicology and Metabolism


We are delighted to share some highly cited papers on environmental toxicology and metabolism research that were published in our journal Metabolites (ISSN: 2218-1989) in 2023 and 2024.

1. “The Relationship between Phthalates and Diabetes: A Review”
by Melissa Mariana and Elisa Cairrao
Metabolites 2023, 13(6), 746; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13060746
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/6/746

2. “Deciphering Gut Microbiome Responses upon Microplastic Exposure via Integrating Metagenomics and Activity-Based Metabolomics”
by Pengcheng Tu, Jingchuan Xue, Huixia Niu, Qiong Tang, Zhe Mo, Xiaodong Zheng, Lizhi Wu, Zhijian Chen, Yanpeng Cai and Xiaofeng Wang
Metabolites 2023, 13(4), 530; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13040530
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/4/530

3. “Impact of Heavy Metal Exposure on Mytilus galloprovincialis Spermatozoa: A Metabolomic Investigation”
by Gennaro Lettieri, Carmela Marinaro, Rosaria Notariale, Pasquale Perrone, Martina Lombardi, Alessio Trotta, Jacopo Troisi and Marina Piscopo
Metabolites 2023, 13(8), 943; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13080943
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/8/943

4. “Effects of Cadmium on Liver Function and Its Metabolomics Profile in the Guizhou Black Goat”
by Yuanfeng Li and Xiaoyun Shen
Metabolites 2023, 13(2), 268; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13020268
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/2/268

5. “Oral Exposure to Epoxiconazole Disturbed the Gut Micro-Environment and Metabolic Profiling in Male Mice”
by You Weng, Ting Xu, Caihong Wang and Yuanxiang Jin
Metabolites 2023, 13(4), 522; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13040522
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/4/522

6.“Hunting Metabolic Biomarkers for Exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances: A Review”
by Xue Ma, Delei Cai, Qing Chen, Zhoujing Zhu, Shixin Zhang, Ziyu Wang, Zhengyan Hu, Haitao Shen and Zhen Meng
Metabolites 2024, 14(7), 392; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14070392
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/7/392

7. “Exposure to OPFRs Is Associated with Obesity and Dysregulated Serum Lipid Profiles: Data from 2017–2018 NHANES”
by He Li, Fenglin Li, Chaoyi Zhou, Jifan Bu, Hao Yang, Liangchen Zhong, Weilong Xing and Liangzhong Li
Metabolites 2024, 14(2), 124; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14020124
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/2/124

8. “Evaluation of the Aquatic Toxicity of Several Triazole Fungicides”
by Bianca-Vanesa Boros, Diana-Larisa Roman and Adriana Isvoran
Metabolites 2024, 14(4), 197; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14040197
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/4/197

19 August 2025
Metabolites | Selected Papers Published in 2023–2024 and Special Issues Related to Gut Microbiota and Metabolite Production in Animal Development


Metabolites | Selected Papers Published in 2023–2024 and Special Issues Related to Gut Microbiota and Metabolite Production in Animal Development

We are delighted to share some highly cited papers on gut microbiota and metabolite production in animal development that were published in our journal Metabolites (ISSN: 2218-1989) in 2023 and 2024. In addition, a number of Special Issues relating to this topic are currently open for submission.

The following is a list of articles and Special Issues that we believe will be interest to you:

1. “Effect of Supplementation of Chlorogenic Acid to High-Fat Diet on Growth, Lipid Metabolism, Intestinal and Hepatic Histology, and Gut Microbiota of Spotted Sea Bass (Lateolabrax maculatus)”
by Jianrong Ma, Lumin Kong, Sishun Zhou, Hao Lin, Yi Lin, Huihui Qin, Zhongying Long, Longhui Liu, Zhangfan Huang and Zhongbao Li
Metabolites 2023, 13(10), 1067; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13101067
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/10/1067

2. “Effects of Perfluorooctanoic Acid on Gut Microbiota and Microbial Metabolites in C57BL/6J Mice”
by Bei Gao, Lixia Chen, Weichen Xu, Jinjun Shan, Weishou Shen and Nan Gao
Metabolites 2023, 13(6), 707; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13060707
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/6/707

3. “Gut Microbiota–Gut Metabolites and Clostridioides difficile Infection: Approaching Sustainable Solutions for Therapy”
by Bijay Gurung, Maranda Stricklin and Shaohua Wang
Metabolites 2024, 14(1), 74; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14010074
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/1/74

4. “A Basic Study of the Effects of Mulberry Leaf Administration to Healthy C57BL/6 Mice on Gut Microbiota and Metabolites”
by Li Gan, Yuga Inamura, Yu Shimizu, Yuki Yokoi, Yuki Ohnishi, Zihao Song, Yasuhiro Kumaki, Takashi Kikukawa, Makoto Demura, Masaaki Ito et al.
Metabolites 2023, 13(9), 1003; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13091003
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/9/1003

5. “Characterizing the Gut Microbial Metabolic Profile of Mice with the Administration of Berry-Derived Cyanidin-3-Glucoside”
by Pengcheng Tu, Xiaodong Zheng, Huixia Niu, Zhijian Chen, Xiaofeng Wang, Lizhi Wu and Qiong Tang
Metabolites 2023, 13(7), 818; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13070818
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/7/818

6. “Genetic Upregulation of Activated Protein C Mitigates Delayed Effects of Acute Radiation Exposure in the Mouse Plasma”
by Shivani Bansal, Yaoxiang Li, Sunil Bansal, William Klotzbier, Baldev Singh, Meth Jayatilake, Vijayalakshmi Sridharan, José A. Fernández, John H. Griffin, Hartmut Weiler et al.
Metabolites 2024, 14(5), 245; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14050245
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/5/245

Special Issues:

1. “Diet, Gut Microbiota and Metabolic Health”
Guest Editors: Dr. Hui Han and Prof. Dr. Jing Wang
Submission deadline: 21 July 2025

2. “Intestinal Health and Metabolites in Farm Animals”
Guest Editors: Dr. Qian Jiang and Dr. Junquan Tian
Submission deadline: 1 April 2025

3. “Research on Lipid Metabolism in Animals”
Guest Editors: Dr. Bing Han, Dr. Lihong Zhao and Dr. Zhenlong Wang
Submission deadline: 31 March 2025

4. “Effects of Nutrition Intake on Pet Metabolism”
Guest Editor: Dr. Giulia Pignataro
Submission deadline: 1 September 2025

19 August 2025
Metabolites | Selected Papers Published in 2023–2024 Related to Statistical Methods for Metabolomics Data Analysis


We are delighted to share some highly cited papers on statistical methods for metabolomics data analysis research that were published in our journal Metabolites (ISSN: 2218-1989) in 2023 and 2024.

1. “Integrating Omics Data in Genome-Scale Metabolic Modeling: A Methodological Perspective for Precision Medicine”
by Partho Sen and Matej Orešič
Metabolites 2023, 13(7), 855; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13070855
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/7/855

2. “Instrumental Drift in Untargeted Metabolomics: Optimizing Data Quality with Intrastudy QC Samples”
by Andre Märtens, Johannes Holle, Brit Mollenhauer, Andre Wegner, Jennifer Kirwan and Karsten Hiller
Metabolites 2023, 13(5), 665; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13050665
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/5/665

3. “Comparison of Compound Identification Tools Using Data Dependent and Data Independent High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry Spectra”
by Rosalie Nijssen, Marco H. Blokland, Robin S. Wegh, Erik de Lange, Stefan P. J. van Leeuwen, Bjorn J. A. Berendsen and Milou G. M. van de Schans
Metabolites 2023, 13(7), 777; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13070777
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/7/777

4. “Opening the Random Forest Black Box of 1H NMR Metabolomics Data by the Exploitation of Surrogate Variables”
by Soeren Wenck, Thorsten Mix, Markus Fischer, Thomas Hackl and Stephan Seifert
Metabolites 2023, 13(10), 1075; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13101075
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/10/1075

5. “Integrative Analysis of Cytokine and Lipidomics Datasets Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Rats”
by Alexis N. Pulliam, Alyssa F. Pybus, David A. Gaul, Samuel G. Moore, Levi B. Wood, Facundo M. Fernández and Michelle C. LaPlaca
Metabolites 2024, 14(3), 133; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14030133
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/3/133

6. “md_harmonize: A Python Package for Atom-Level Harmonization of Public Metabolic Databases”
by Huan Jin and Hunter N. B. Moseley
Metabolites 2023, 13(12), 1199; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13121199
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/12/1199

7. “The Omics Dashboard for Interactive Exploration of Metabolomics and Multi-Omics Data”
by Suzanne Paley and Peter D. Karp
Metabolites 2024, 14(1), 65; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14010065
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/1/65

8. “metabCombiner 2.0: Disparate Multi-Dataset Feature Alignment for LC-MS Metabolomics”
by Hani Habra, Jennifer L. Meijer, Tong Shen, Oliver Fiehn, David A. Gaul, Facundo M. Fernández, Kaitlin R. Rempfert, Thomas O. Metz, Karen E. Peterson, Charles R. Evans et al.
Metabolites 2024, 14(2), 125; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14020125
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/2/125

19 August 2025
Metabolites | Selected Papers Published in 2023–2024 Related to Plant Metabolism and Stress Tolerance


We are delighted to share some highly cited papers on plant metabolism and stress tolerance research that were published in our journal Metabolites (ISSN: 2218-1989) in 2023 and 2024.

1. “Exploring the Biologically Active Metabolites Produced by Bacillus cereus for Plant Growth Promotion, Heat Stress Tolerance, and Resistance to Bacterial Soft Rot in Arabidopsis”
by Sih-Huei Tsai, Yi-Chun Hsiao, Peter E. Chang, Chen-En Kuo, Mei-Chun Lai and Huey-wen Chuang
Metabolites 2023, 13(5), 676; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13050676
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/5/676

2. “Exogenous TiO2 Nanoparticles Alleviate Cd Toxicity by Reducing Cd Uptake and Regulating Plant Physiological Activity and Antioxidant Defense Systems in Rice (Oryza sativa L.)”
by Anas Iqbal, Zhaowen Mo, Sheng-Gang Pan, Jian-Ying Qi, Tian Hua, Muhammad Imran, Meiyang Duan, Qichang Gu, Xiang-Bin Yao and Xiangru Tang
Metabolites 2023, 13(6), 765; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13060765
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/6/765

3. “Metabolic Reprogramming of Barley in Response to Foliar Application of Dichlorinated Functional Analogues of Salicylic Acid as Priming Agents and Inducers of Plant Defence”
by Claude Y. Hamany Djande, Paul A. Steenkamp, Lizelle A. Piater, Fidele Tugizimana and Ian A. Dubery
Metabolites 2023, 13(5), 666; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13050666
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/5/666

4. “Coordinated Regulation of Central Carbon Metabolism in Pyroligneous Acid-Treated Tomato Plants under Aluminum Stress”
by Raphael Ofoe, Raymond H. Thomas and Lord Abbey
Metabolites 2023, 13(6), 770; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13060770
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/6/770

5. “Transcriptional and Metabolic Profiling of Arabidopsis thaliana Transgenic Plants Expressing Histone Acetyltransferase HAC1 upon the Application of Abiotic Stress—Salt and Low Temperature”
by Tatiana Ivanova, Ivayla Dincheva, Ilian Badjakov and Anelia Iantcheva
Metabolites 2023, 13(9), 994; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13090994
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/9/994

6. “Metabolomic Reconfiguration in Primed Barley (Hordeum vulgare) Plants in Response to Pyrenophora teres f. teres Infection”
by Claude Y. Hamany Djande, Fidele Tugizimana, Paul A. Steenkamp, Lizelle A. Piater and Ian A. Dubery
Metabolites 2023, 13(9), 997; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13090997
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/9/997

7. “Metabolic Rewiring in Tea Plants in Response to Gray Blight Disease Unveiled by Multi-Omics Analysis”
by Shiqin Zheng, Zhenghua Du, Xiaxia Wang, Chao Zheng, Zonghua Wang and Xiaomin Yu
Metabolites 2023, 13(11), 1122; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13111122
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/11/1122

8. “Heat-Induced Cross-Tolerance to Salinity Due to Thermopriming in Tomatoes”
by Tobias Körner, Ruven Gierholz, Jana Zinkernagel and Simone Röhlen-Schmittgen
Metabolites 2024, 14(4), 213; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14040213
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/4/213

9. “5-ALA, DTA-6, and Nitrogen Mitigate NaCl Stress by Promoting Photosynthesis and Carbon Metabolism in Rice Seedlings”
by Yaxin Wang, Chaolu Tan, Yinghao Li, Fengyan Meng, Youwei Du, Shuyu Zhang, Wenxin Jiang, Naijie Feng, Liming Zhao and Dianfeng Zheng
Metabolites 2024, 14(3), 142; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14030142
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/3/142

10. “Effect of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Rock Phosphate on Growth, Physiology, and Biochemistry of Carob under Water Stress and after Rehydration in Vermicompost-Amended Soil”
by Abderrahim Boutasknit, Mohamed Ait-El-Mokhtar, Boujemaa Fassih, Raja Ben-Laouane, Said Wahbi and Abdelilah Meddich
Metabolites 2024, 14(4), 202; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14040202
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/4/202

11. “Phenylpropanoid Metabolism in Phaseolus vulgaris during Growth under Severe Drought”
by Luis Eduardo Peña Barrena, Lili Mats, Hugh J. Earl and Gale G. Bozzo
Metabolites 2024, 14(6), 319; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14060319
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/6/319


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