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MDPI will be attending the ESCMID Global 2026, which will be held from 17 to 21 April 2026, in Munich, Germany.

ESCMID Global 2026 stands as the largest international conference in the fields of clinical microbiology and infectious diseases, dedicated to connecting scientists, doctors, veterinarians and other healthcare professionals worldwide. Centered on combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR), this annual congress serves as a pivotal platform for driving innovation and collaboration in the sector.

The conference covers a wide spectrum of key areas, including scientific research, infection management, and innovations in therapeutics, diagnostics and vaccines. Attendees will have the opportunity to access the latest scientific breakthroughs, transformative treatments and rapid diagnostic technologies, making it an essential event for those looking to connect, learn and lead the future of infectious disease control.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Antibiotics;
• JCM;
• Microorganisms;
• COVID;
• Hygiene;
• JMP;
• Clinics and Practice;
• Diseases;
• Immuno;
• Medical Sciences;
• Vaccines.

If you plan on attending this conference, please feel free to stop by our booth at #G46 and have 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 the following link: https://www.escmid.org/congress-events/escmid-global/munich-2026/.

The articles listed below have been selected as the cover articles for Issues 1–6 of Volume 13 by the Editorial Office of Microorganisms (ISSN: 2076-2607). They explore various fields within the journal’s scope, and we hope that they provide some useful insights and references for scholars in related fields.

We are pleased to invite you to read our selection of highly cited Special Issues in 2023 and 2024 in in Microorganisms (ISSN: 2076-2607). We hope that they offer useful insights in this field.

Our list of highly cited Special Issues is outlined below:

“10th Anniversary of Microorganisms: Past, Present and Future” Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Roger Pickup, Dr. Pramod Gopal, Dr. Paolo Calistri and Prof. Dr. Ute Römling Views: 360000+ | Cited by 780+	“Feature Papers in Gut Microbiota” Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Martin Von Bergen Views: 96000+ | Cited by 660+
“Biofilm Formation and Survival Strategies” Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Paul Stoodley and Dr. Erin Gloag Views: 100000+ | Cited by 630+	“Latest Review Papers in Environmental Microbiology 2023” Guest Editors: Dr. Nico Jehmlich Views: 160000+ | Cited by 540+
“Gut Microbiota: Health, Clinical & Beyonds” Guest Editors:  Prof. Dr. Shuang-Jiang Liu, Prof. Dr. Changtao Jiang, Prof. Dr. Zhongze Fang, Prof. Dr. Hongwei Liu and Prof. Dr. Jun Wang Views: 100000+ | Cited by 300+	“Pathogens and Antimicrobial Drug Resistance in the Food Chain” Guest Editors: Dr. Teresa Semedo-Lemsaddek Views: 68000+ | Cited by 290+
“Effects of Probiotics on Health” Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Piotr B. Heczko Views: 100000+ | Cited by 280+	“Screening and Characterization of the Diversity of Food Microorganisms and Their Metabolites 2022” Guest Editor: Dr. João Miguel F. Rocha Views: 68000+ | Cited by 270+
“Latest Review Papers in Medical Microbiology 2023” Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Antonella d'Arminio Monforte Views: 100000+ | Cited by 260+	“Probiotics, Prebiotics and Functional Foods: Health Benefits and Biosafety” Guest Editors: Dr. Mutamed Ayyash and Dr. Shao-Quan Liu Views: 59000+ | Cited by 240+

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1 December is World AIDS Day, the day is an opportunity for public and private partners to spread awareness about the status of the pandemic and encourage progress in HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care around the world. It has become one of the most widely recognized international health days.

In recognition of this day, we recommend the following related articles, Special Issues, and journals spanning multidisciplinary fields, including clinical medicine and biology. We believe that sharing such research can raise the public’s awareness and understanding of AIDS. The aim is to strengthen scientific cooperation in response to increased awareness about HIV/AIDS and to demonstrate international solidarity in the face of the pandemic.

“Progress and Challenges in HIV-1 Vaccine Research: A Comprehensive Overview”
by Alex C. Boomgarden and Chitra Upadhyay
Vaccines 2025, 13(2), 148; https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines13020148

“Drug-Drug Interactions Between HIV Antivirals and Concomitant Drugs in HIV Patients: What We Know and What We Need to Know”
by Emanuela De Bellis, Danilo Donnarumma, Adele Zarrella, Salvatore Maria Mazzeo, Annarita Pagano, Valentina Manzo, Ines Mazza, Francesco Sabbatino, Graziamaria Corbi, Pasquale Pagliano et al.
Pharmaceutics 2025, 17(1), 31; https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics17010031

“High Prevalence of High-Risk HPV Among People with and Without HIV: Insights into Risk Factors for Tailored Screening Approaches”
by Elena Bruzzesi, Federica Gandini, Sara Diotallevi, Riccardo Lolatto, Massimo Cernuschi, Caterina Candela, Angelo Roberto Raccagni, Flavia Passini, Andrea Marco Tamburini, Roberto Burioni et al.
Microorganisms 2024, 12(12), 2571; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12122571

“Association Between Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction, Systemic Inflammation, and Gastrointestinal Symptoms in HIV-Positive Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy”
by Madalina-Ianca Suba, Bogdan Hogea, Ahmed Abu-Awwad, Voichita Elena Lazureanu, Ovidiu Rosca, Daniela Gurgus, Sorina Maria Denisa Laitin and Alina Abu-Awwad
Diseases 2024, 12(12), 313; https://doi.org/10.3390/diseases12120313

“NSC95397 Is a Novel HIV-1 Latency-Reversing Agent”
by Randilea Nichols Doyle, Vivian Yang, Yetunde I. Kayode, Robert Damoiseaux, Harry E. Taylor and Oliver I. Fregoso
Viruses 2024, 16(11), 1783; https://doi.org/10.3390/v16111783

“HIV Self-Testing: A Discussion on the Benefits, Limitations, and Implications for Public Health with a Focus on Poland”
by Aleksandra Kozieł, Igor Domański, Aleksandra Szymczak, Tomasz Dudzik, Brygida Knysz and Bartosz Szetela
Diagnostics 2024, 14(22), 2475; https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics14222475

“Tumor Initiation and Progression in People Living on Antiretroviral Therapies”
by Seun E. Olufemi, Daniel A. Adediran, Temitope Sobodu, Isaac O. Adejumo, Olumide F. Ajani and Elijah K. Oladipo
Biologics 2024, 4(4), 390-406; https://doi.org/10.3390/biologics4040024

“J3ExoA: A Novel Anti-HIV Immunotoxin Fusion of Anti-Gp120 J3VHH and PE38 Fragment of Pseudomonas Exotoxin A”
by Seth H. Pincus, Kun Luo, Tami Peters, James T. Gordy, Frances M. Cole, Grant Klug, Kelli Ober, Tamera K. Marcotte and Richard B. Markham
Pharmaceuticals 2025, 18(9), 1305; https://doi.org/10.3390/ph18091305

“A Memo on Factors Associated with Perception of Stigma Attached to PrEP: Evidence from the Keeping It LITE Study”
by Shahin Davoudpour, Gregory L. Phillips II, Pedro A. Serrano, Audrey L. French and Sybil G. Hosek
Sexes 2024, 5(3), 300-316; https://doi.org/10.3390/sexes5030023

“Effects of E-Cigarettes on the Lung and Systemic Metabolome in People with HIV”
by Aline Zaparte, Courtney J. Christopher, Connie Arnold, Lauren Richey, Adairre Castille, Kyle Mistretta, Christopher M. Taylor, Huiyi Lin, Steve Nelson, John P. Kirwan, John W. Apolzan, Shawn R. Campagna and David A. Welsh
Metabolites 2024, 14(8), 434; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14080434

“Bone Tissue Changes in Individuals Living with HIV/AIDS: The Importance of a Hierarchical Approach in Investigating Bone Fragility”
by Jelena Jadzic, Gordana Dragovic, Relja Lukic, Bozana Obradovic and Marija Djuric
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(8), 791; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14080791

“Advanced Therapies for Human Immunodeficiency Virus”
by Daniel Josef Lindegger
Med. Sci. 2024, 12(3), 33; https://doi.org/10.3390/medsci12030033

“Antiretroviral Therapy Switch in HIV-Infected Adults from a Regional HIV/AIDS Center in NE Romania”
by Isabela Ioana Loghin, Șerban Alin Rusu, Andrei Vâţă, Mihaela Cobaschi, Ion Cecan, Carmen Manciuc and Carmen Mihaela Dorobăţ
Medicina 2024, 60(6), 854; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60060854

“Alterations in the Gut Microbiome Composition of People Living with HIV in the Asia–Pacific Region: A Systematic Review”
by Paul Benedic U. Salvador, Patrick Josemaria d. R. Altavas, Mark Angelo S. del Rosario, Eric David B. Ornos and Leslie Michelle M. Dalmacio
Clin. Pract. 2024, 14(3), 846-861; https://doi.org/10.3390/clinpract14030066

“Systematic Review: HIV, Aging, and Housing—A North American Perspective, 2012–2023”
by Arthur S. Chaminuka, Gayle Prybutok, Victor R. Prybutok and William D. Senn
Healthcare 2024, 12(10), 992; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12100992

“The Role of MicroRNAs in HIV Infection”
by Nicolas Morando, Mara Cecilia Rosenzvit, Maria A. Pando and Jens Allmer
Genes 2024, 15(5), 574; https://doi.org/10.3390/genes15050574

“HIV-TB Co-Infection and Pediatric Pathogen Dynamics” Guest Editor: Dr. Boris Kevin Tchounga Submission deadline: 15 March 2026	“HIV Expression in Diverse Cell Types: Mechanisms, Regulation, and Pathogenesis” Guest Editor: Dr. Rosemary Kiernan Submission deadline: 20 March 2026
“Research on HIV/AIDS Vaccine” Guest Editors: Dr. Portia Chipo Mutevedzi and Dr. Nagesh Kolishetti Submission deadline: 31 May 2026	“Gene and Cell Therapy: New Findings from Medical Research and Treatment” Guest Editors: Dr. Lorella Tripodi and Dr. Antonio Di Stasi Submission deadline: 30 June 2026
“Emerging Knowledge on Human Immunodeficiency Virus” Guest Editors: Dr. Giota Lourida and Prof. Dr. Dimitrios Paraskevis Submission deadline: 22 July 2026	“Nutrition Intervention in HIV Patients” Guest Editors: Dr. Meena Mahadevan Submission deadline: 10 August 2026

We are pleased to share the following 10 editor’s choice articles published in Microorganisms (ISSN: 2076-2607). All of the papers included are of particular interest or importance to readers and are all well-received by researchers.

1. “Vine-Winery Byproducts as Precious Resource of Natural Antimicrobials: In Vitro Antibacterial and Antibiofilm Activity of Grape Pomace Extracts against Foodborne Pathogens”
by Daniela Sateriale, Giuseppina Forgione, Martina Di Rosario, Chiara Pagliuca, Roberta Colicchio, Paola Salvatore, Marina Paolucci and Caterina Pagliarulo
Microorganisms 2024, 12(3), 437; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12030437
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/12/3/437#

2. “Diversity of Microbial Mats in the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Botswana”
by Sevasti Filippidou, Alex Price, Charlotte Spencer-Jones, Anthony Scales, Michael C. Macey, Fulvio Franchi, Lesedi Lebogang, Barbara Cavalazzi, Susanne P. Schwenzer and Karen Olsson-Francis
Microorganisms 2024, 12(1), 147; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12010147
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/12/1/147

3. “Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Rhizobium Improve Nutrient Uptake and Microbial Diversity Relative to Dryland Site-Specific Soil Conditions”
by Rosalie B. Calderon and Sadikshya R. Dangi
Microorganisms 2024, 12(4), 667; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12040667
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/12/4/667

4. “Point-of-Care Method T2Bacteria®Panel Enables a More Sensitive and Rapid Diagnosis of Bacterial Blood Stream Infections and a Shorter Time until Targeted Therapy than Blood Culture”
by Tamara Clodi-Seitz, Sebastian Baumgartner, Michael Turner, Theresa Mader, Julian Hind, Christoph Wenisch, Alexander Zoufaly and Elisabeth Presterl
Microorganisms 2024, 12(5), 967; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12050967
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/12/5/967

5. “Rapid Classification and Differentiation of Sepsis-Related Pathogens Using FT-IR Spectroscopy”
by Shwan Ahmed, Jawaher Albahri, Sahand Shams, Silvana Sosa-Portugal, Cassio Lima, Yun Xu, Rachel McGalliard, Trevor Jones, Christopher M. Parry, Dorina Timofte et al.
Microorganisms 2024, 12(7), 1415; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12071415
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/12/7/1415

6. “The Citizen Phage Library: Rapid Isolation of Phages for the Treatment of Antibiotic Resistant Infections in the UK”
by Julie Fletcher, Robyn Manley, Christian Fitch, Christina Bugert, Karen Moore, Audrey Farbos, Michelle Michelsen, Shayma Alathari, Nicola Senior, Alice Mills et al.
Microorganisms 2024, 12(2), 253; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12020253
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/12/2/253

7. “The Antimicrobial Resistance of Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli from Diarrheal Patients and the Environment in Two Geographically Distinct Rural Areas in Bangladesh over the Years”
by Fatema-Tuz Johura, Marzia Sultana, Abdus Sadique, Shirajum Monira, David A. Sack, Richard Bradley Sack, Munirul Alam and Subhra Chakraborty
Microorganisms 2024, 12(2), 301; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12020301
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/12/2/301

8. “The Microbiome of Fertilization-Stage Maize Silks (Style) Encodes Genes and Expresses Traits That Potentially Promote Survival in Pollen/Style Niches and Host Reproduction”
by Michelle E. H. Thompson and Manish N. Raizada
Microorganisms 2024, 12(7), 1473; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12071473
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/12/7/1473

9. “Harnessing Phosphorous (P) Fertilizer-Insensitive Bacteria to Enhance Rhizosphere P Bioavailability in Legumes”
by Antisar Afkairin, Mary M. Dixon, Cassidy Buchanan, James A. Ippolito, Daniel K. Manter, Jessica G. Davis and Jorge M. Vivanco
Microorganisms 2024, 12(2), 353; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12020353
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/12/2/353

10. “A Pseudovirus-Based Neutralization Assay for SARS-CoV-2 Variants: A Rapid, Cost-Effective, BSL-2–Based High-Throughput Assay Useful for Vaccine Immunogenicity Evaluation”
by Zhaohui Cai, Raj Kalkeri, Mingzhu Zhu, Shane Cloney-Clark, Benjamin Haner, Mi Wang, Bahar Osman, Dominic Dent, Sheau-Line Feng, Zach Longacre et al.
Microorganisms 2024, 12(3), 501; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12030501
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/12/3/501

Conference: 2025 Symposium on Marine Microbiology in China
Date: 5–7 December 2025
Location: Guangzhou, China

MDPI will be attending the 2025 Symposium on Marine Microbiology in China as an exhibitor from 5 December to 7 December 2025. We welcome researchers from diverse backgrounds to visit our booth and share their latest ideas with us.

This conference will showcase the latest achievements and advancements in marine microbiology and related fields in China. It will facilitate in-depth discussions on the opportunities and challenges faced by marine microbiology in the context of global change, as well as future key research directions. The event aims to drive interdisciplinary integration and collaborative innovation between marine microbiology and other disciplines, thereby promoting high-level development in China's marine microbiology research and the blue marine industry.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at this conference:

• Marine Drugs;
• Microorganisms;
• Phycology;
• Fishes;
• JoF;
• Life;
• Oceans;
• Sustainability;
• Earth.

If you are planning to attend the conference, please feel free to get in contact with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person at our booth and answering any questions that you may have. For more information, please visit https://scsio.cas.cn/news/tztg/202509/t20250917_7969331.html.

In support of World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week 2025, MDPI is delighted to invite you to our special webinar, “MDPI World AMR Awareness Week Webinar 2025”. This year’s theme, “Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future”, serves as a powerful call to immediate action against one of the most pressing global health threats—antimicrobial resistance.

Through this webinar, we aim to highlight the latest research, innovations, and cross-sector collaborations addressing AMR. We hope these discussions will inspire collective action to promote the prudent use of antimicrobials, strengthen prevention and surveillance systems, and accelerate global efforts to safeguard human, animal, and environmental health.

Thank you for joining us as we raise awareness, exchange insights, and reaffirm our shared commitment to a healthier, more resilient future.

keywords: antimicrobial resistance; antifungal resistance; food chain contamination; biofilm infections; nanomedicine; microbial genetics; mycology; public health

Date: 21 November 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. CET | 4:00 p.m. CST (Asia)
Webinar ID: 883 6849 1341
Webinar Secretariat: journal.webinar@mdpi.com

Register now for free!

Program:

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

Unable to attend? Register anyway, and we will let you know when the recording is available for viewing.

Webinar Speakers:

• Dr. José Cobo-Díaz, Department of Food Hygiene and Technology, University of Leon, Spain;
• Dr. Ana Alastruey-Izquierdo, National Microbiology Center, Carlos III Health Institute, Spain;
• Dr.  Anam Ahsan, Clinical & Health Sciences / Centre for Pharmaceutical Innovation, University of South Australia, Australia;
• Prof. Dr. Michaela Lackner, Medical University of Innsbruck (MUI), Institute of Hygiene and Medical Microbiology (HMM), Austria;
• Dr.  Elena Perrin, Department of Biology, University of Florence, Italy.

World AMR Awareness Day 2025 draws attention to the urgent global challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)—one of the greatest threats to public health, food security, and sustainable development. This year’s theme, “Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future”, calls on the international community to take immediate, coordinated, and sustained action to preserve the effectiveness of life-saving antimicrobials. AMR affects every region of the world and every aspect of modern medicine, from surgery and cancer therapy to animal health and agriculture. Without effective antibiotics, common infections and minor injuries could once again become deadly.

To address this growing crisis, selected MDPI journals provide leading platforms for advancing research on antimicrobial resistance, surveillance, stewardship, and innovative therapeutic strategies. These include studies on new antibiotics, resistance mechanisms, diagnostic tools, infection control, and global policy frameworks. Through curated articles, Special Issues, and reprints, these journals foster cross-disciplinary collaboration among researchers, clinicians, and policymakers to combat AMR through innovation, education, and evidence-based practice.

World AMR Awareness Day serves as a powerful reminder that tackling antimicrobial resistance requires shared responsibility, sustained investment in research and innovation, and collective global action to secure a healthier, more resilient future for all.

“Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antiviral Activity, and Mechanisms of Action of Plant Polyphenols”
by Slavena Davidova, Angel S. Galabov and Galina Satchanska
Microorganisms 2024, 12(12), 2502; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12122502 

”An Overview of the Recent Advances in Antimicrobial Resistance”
by Manuela Oliveira, Wilson Antunes, Salete Mota, Áurea Madureira-Carvalho, Ricardo Jorge Dinis-Oliveira and Diana Dias da Silva
Microorganisms 2024, 12(9), 1920; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12091920

“A Mini-Review of In Vitro Data for Candida Species, Including C. auris, Isolated during Clinical Trials of Three New Antifungals: Fosmanogepix, Ibrexafungerp, and Rezafunesgin”
by Ana Espinel-Ingroff and Nathan P. Wiederhold
J. Fungi 2024, 10(5), 362; https://doi.org/10.3390/jof10050362

“ESKAPE: Navigating the Global Battlefield for Antimicrobial Resistance and Defense in Hospitals”
by Kamna Ravi and Baljit Singh
Bacteria 2024, 3(2), 76-98; https://doi.org/10.3390/bacteria3020006

Special Issues:

“A Six-Step Protocol for Monitoring Antimicrobial Resistance Trends Using WHONET and R: Real-World Application and R Code Integration”
by Fabio Ingravalle, Antonio Vinci, Marco Ciotti, Carla Fontana, Francesca Pica, Emanuele Sebastiani, Clara Donnoli, Martino Guido Rizzo, Dario Tedesco, Silvia D’Arezzo et al.
Methods Protoc. 2025, 8(5), 115; https://doi.org/10.3390/mps8050115 

“Improved Prognostic Accuracy of NEWS2 Score with Triage Data in Adults with Bacterial Sepsis: A Retrospective Cohort Study”
by Pietro Pozzessere, Roberto Lovero, Corrado Crocetta, Najada Firza, Vincenzo Brescia, Angela Pia Cazzolla, Mario Dioguardi, Francesco Testa, Marica Colella and Luigi Santacroce
Int. J. Transl. Med. 2025, 5(4), 44; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijtm5040044

“Prevalence and Antimicrobial Resistance of Typhoid Fever in Ghana: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”
by Frederick Kungu, Aaron Awere-Duodu and Eric S. Donkor
Diseases 2025, 13(4), 113; https://doi.org/10.3390/diseases13040113

“Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns and Biofilm Analysis via Sonication in Intensive Care Unit Patients at a County Emergency Hospital in Romania”
by Ioana Roxana Codru, Bogdan Ioan Vintilă, Alina Simona Bereanu, Mihai Sava, Livia Mirela Popa and Victoria Birlutiu
Pharmaceuticals 2025, 18(2), 161; https://doi.org/10.3390/ph18020161 

Special Issues:

“Antimicrobial and Anti-Inflammatory Potentials of Silver Tungstate Nanoparticles, Cytotoxicity and Interference on the Activity of Antimicrobial Drugs”
by Washington de Souza Leal, Juliane Zacour Marinho, Isabela Penna Ceravolo, Lucas Leão Nascimento, Antonio Otávio de Toledo Patrocínio and Marcus Vinícius Dias-Souza
Drugs Drug Candidates 2025, 4(3), 30; https://doi.org/10.3390/ddc4030030

“Release Profile and Antibacterial Activity of Thymus sibthorpii Essential Oil-Incorporated, Optimally Stabilized Type I Collagen Hydrogels”
by Caglar Ersanli, Ioannis Skoufos, Konstantina Fotou, Athina Tzora, Yves Bayon, Despoina Mari, Eleftheria Sarafi, Konstantina Nikolaou and Dimitrios I. Zeugolis
Bioengineering 2025, 12(1), 89; https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering12010089

“Antimicrobial Peptides from Frogs of the Glandirana Genus”
by Frederick Harris, David A. Phoenix and Sarah R. Dennison
Biologics 2024, 4(4), 444-507; https://doi.org/10.3390/biologics4040027

“Phytochemical Composition and Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Effect of Myrciaria cauliflora Hydroethanolic Extract against Staphylococcus aureus and Acinetobacter baumannii”
by Luciane Dias de Oliveira, Ana Luisa Monteiro Ribeiro, Sthéfani de Oliveira Dias, Geovani Moreira da Cruz, Raquel Teles de Menezes, Lara Steffany de Carvalho, Mariana Gadelho Gimenez Diamantino, Thaís Cristine Pereira, Maria Cristina Marcucci and Amjad Abu Hasna
Methods Protoc. 2024, 7(4), 60; https://doi.org/10.3390/mps7040060

“LL-37: Structures, Antimicrobial Activity, and Influence on Amyloid-Related Diseases”
by Surajit Bhattacharjya, Zhizhuo Zhang and Ayyalusamy Ramamoorthy
Biomolecules 2024, 14(3), 320; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom14030320

Special Issues:

“Antimicrobial Resistance Gene Patterns in Traditional Montenegrin Njeguški Cheese Revealed by qPCR”
by Vesna Milanović, Giorgia Rampanti, Andrea Cantarini, Federica Cardinali, Giuseppe Paderni, Aleksandra Martinovic, Andrea Brenciani, Lucia Aquilanti, Andrea Osimani and Cristiana Garofalo
Genes 2025, 16(9), 1089; https://doi.org/10.3390/genes16091089

“Immunotherapy Potential of Animal-Sourced Probiotic Bacteria”
by Isaac Oluseun Adejumo
Biologics 2025, 5(3), 17; https://doi.org/10.3390/biologics5030017

“Screening and Genomic Profiling of Antimicrobial Bacteria Sourced from Poultry Slaughterhouse Effluents: Bacteriocin Production and Safety Evaluation”
by Nuria Peña, Irene Lafuente, Ester Sevillano, Javier Feito, Diogo Contente, Estefanía Muñoz-Atienza, Luis M. Cintas, Pablo E. Hernández and Juan Borrero
Genes 2024, 15(12), 1564; https://doi.org/10.3390/genes15121564 

“The Impact of Antibiotics and Steroids on the Nasal Microbiome in Patients with Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Systematic Review According to PICO Criteria”
by Antonella Loperfido, Carlo Cavaliere, Elona Begvarfaj, Andrea Ciofalo, Giovanni D’Erme, Marco De Vincentiis, Antonio Greco, Stefano Millarelli, Gianluca Bellocchi and Simonetta Masieri
J. Pers. Med. 2023, 13(11), 1583; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13111583

Special Issues:

Med. Sci. Forum, 2025, ECA 2025 The 4th International Electronic Conference on Antibiotics Organiser: MDPI and Antibiotics Volume Editors: Manuel Simões and Marc Maresca Highlights Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy-Based Detection of Amoxicillin and Ampicillin for Advancing Antibiotic Monitoring with Optical Techniques by Vinicius Pereira Anjos et al. Third-Generation Cephalosporin-Resistant Escherichia coli Isolates Belonging to High-Risk Clones Obtained from Fresh Pork Meat in La Plata City, Argentina by Hernán D. Nievas et al. Click here to read the full list of papers.

This Academic Publishing Workshop will be led by MDPI Regional Journal Relations Specialists, Dr. Barnaby Crook and Dr. Sally Wu, on the following topics: “Tips for Writing Great Research Papers”, “Publication Ethics and Research Integrity”, and “AI in Publishing: Challenges and Opportunities”.

Participants will receive practical advice on essential aspects of writing academic articles, guidance on how to avoid ethical pitfalls in research, and an introduction to contemporary issues around AI in publishing. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of the academic publishing landscape and how to successfully contribute to it.

Learning objectives:
Attendees will:

• Receive practical guidance on writing an academic journal article, from initial idea to final submission;
• Explore key issues in publication ethics and learn about best practices to ensure academic integrity when developing scientific publications;
• Learn about the various ways that artificial intelligence is impacting the world of scientific publishing and how to navigate these changes as an early career researcher.

Date: 20 November 2025
Time: 5:40–7:10 p.m. EST
Zoom meeting link: https://tennessee.zoom.us/j/81604433925 (Passcode: PHMLab)

Schedule:

Chair:

Name: Dr. Aliyar Fouladkhah, Associate Professor at Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, USA Research areas: antibiotic resistance and antimicrobial interventions against foodborne bacterial pathogens; ecology of planktonic cells and biofilms of food and environmental bacteria; foodborne diseases epidemiology

Speakers: