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12 June 2025
International Albinism Awareness Day—“Demanding Our Rights: Protect Our Skin, Preserve Our Lives”, 13 June 2025
International Albinism Awareness Day 2025 underscores the urgent need for increased awareness, preventive care, and accessible healthcare for people with albinism. This year’s theme highlights the life-threatening impact of skin cancer among individuals with albinism and reinforces the importance of sun protection, early detection, and timely treatment.
Albinism is a rare, inherited genetic condition that affects the body’s ability to produce melanin, the pigment responsible for the color of our skin, hair, and eyes. People with albinism typically have very light skin and hair, alongside various vision impairments. While it is not contagious and does not affect intelligence, albinism is often misunderstood. This leads to stigmatization, discrimination, and even human rights violations in some regions where harmful myths persist.
Because they have little to no melanin, individuals with albinism are especially vulnerable to sun damage and face a significantly increased risk of developing skin cancer. Addressing this requires more than just clinical intervention—it calls for integrated healthcare policies and inclusive social systems that acknowledge both the medical and socio-political dimensions of the condition.
In recognition of this global observance, we invite you to explore a curated collection of articles and Special Issues from selected MDPI journals, including Biomedicines, Cancers, Children, Diagnostics, Genes, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Journal of Clinical Medicine and Molecules. These open-access resources provide critical insights into the diagnosis, management, and complications of albinism, and promote cross-disciplinary collaboration between researchers, clinicians, and advocacy groups.
Together, through science, education, and empathy, we can foster a more inclusive world where people with albinism live free from discrimination and with access to the care they deserve.
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“Can a Portable Flash Visual Evoked Potential (VEP) Device Identify Chiasmal Decussation Anomalies in Albinism?”
by Eloise Keeling, Perry Carter, Abdi Malik Musa, Fatima Shawkat, Helena Lee and Jay E. Self
Diagnostics 2025, 15(11), 1395; https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics15111395
“Common Variants in the TYR Gene with Unclear Pathogenicity as the Cause of Oculocutaneous Albinism in a Cohort of Russian Patients”
by Olga Shchagina, Anna Stepanova, Polina Mishakova, Vitaliy Kadyshev, Nina Demina, Ludmila Bessonova, Sofya Ionova, Daria Guseva, Andrey Marakhonov, Rena Zinchenko et al.
Biomedicines 2024, 12(10), 2234; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines12102234
“Functional Characterization of Splice Variants in the Diagnosis of Albinism”
by Modibo Diallo, Cécile Courdier, Elina Mercier, Angèle Sequeira, Alicia Defay-Stinat, Claudio Plaisant, Shahram Mesdaghi, Daniel Rigden, Sophie Javerzat, Eulalie Lasseaux et al.
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2024, 25(16), 8657; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25168657
“Genetic Linkage between CAPN5 and TYR Variants in the Context of Albinism and Autosomal Dominant Neovascular Inflammatory Vitreoretinopathy Absence: A Case Report”
by Mirjana Bjeloš, Ana Ćurić, Mladen Bušić, Benedict Rak and Biljana Kuzmanović Elabjer
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2024, 25(12), 6442; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25126442
“Missing Heritability in Albinism: Deep Characterization of a Hungarian Albinism Cohort Raises the Possibility of the Digenic Genetic Background of the Disease”
by Nikoletta Nagy, Margit Pal, Jozsef Kun, Bence Galik, Peter Urban, Marta Medvecz, Beata Fabos, Alexandra Neller, Aliasgari Abdolreza, Judit Danis, Viktoria Szabo, Zhuo Yang, Stefanie Fenske, Martin Biel, Attila Gyenesei, Eva Adam and Marta Szell
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2024, 25(2), 1271; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25021271
“Does Foveal Hypoplasia Affect Emmetropization in Patients with Albinism?”
by Line Kessel, Christine Dahlgren Bohnsack Kjølholm and Joaquim Torner Jordana
Children 2023, 10(12), 1910; https://doi.org/10.3390/children10121910
“Vision-Related Quality of Life in Danish Patients with Albinism and the Impact of an Updated Optical Rehabilitation”
by Kristian Lisbjerg, Joaquim Torner Jordana, Vibeke N. Brandt, Christine Kjølholm and Line Kessel
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(17), 5451; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12175451
“Skin Pigmentation Types, Causes and Treatment—A Review”
by Amin Mahmood Thawabteh, Alaa Jibreen, Donia Karaman, Alà Thawabteh and Rafik Karaman
Molecules 2023, 28(12), 4839; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28124839
“Report of Hermansky–Pudlak Syndrome in Two Families with Novel Variants in HPS3 and HPS4 Genes”
by Sadeeda Qaiser Zaman, Muhammad Anas, Gauhar Rehman, Qadeem Khan, Aiman Iftikhar, Mashal Ahmad, Muhammad Owais, Ilyas Ahmad, Osama Yousef Muthaffar, Angham Abdulrhman Abdulkareem et al.
Genes 2023, 14(1), 145; https://doi.org/10.3390/genes14010145
“Diagnostic Yield of Genetic Testing for Ocular and Oculocutaneous Albinism in a Diverse United States Pediatric Population”
by Kyle S. Chan, Brenda L. Bohnsack, Alexander Ing, Andy Drackley, Valerie Castelluccio, Kevin X. Zhang, Hanta Ralay-Ranaivo and Jennifer L. Rossen
Genes 2023, 14(1), 135; https://doi.org/10.3390/genes14010135
| “More than Skin Deep—Latest Advances in Congenital and Autoimmune Pigmentation Disorders” Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Reinhart M. Speeckaert Submission deadline: 25 August 2025 |
“Melanin Pigmentation: Physiology and Pathology” Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Shosuke Ito and Prof. Dr. Manickam Sugumaran Submission deadline: 20 October 2025 |
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11 June 2025
Meet Us at the 22nd National Congress on Catalysis (22NCC), 12–16 December 2025, Xiamen, China
MDPI will be attending the 22nd National Congress on Catalysis (22NCC), which will be held from 12 to 16 December 2025, in Xiamen, China.
The National Congress on Catalysis is the largest and most academically advanced national academic conference in the field of catalysis, held every two years. This conference is co-sponsored by the Catalysis Professional Committee of the Chinese Chemical Society and Xiamen University and is chaired by Prof. Wang Ye of Xiamen University. The theme of the conference is “Catalysis Science and Technology in the New Era: Integrity and Innovation”, covering the cutting-edge research and application progress in catalysis science and technology in the fields of chemical engineering, energy, environment, materials, life, etc. The agenda mainly includes invited reports of the conference, keynote reports of the branch, invited reports of the branch, oral reports, poster presentations, special forums, etc.
The following MDPI journals will be represented:
- Catalysts;
- Molecules;
- Surfaces;
- Applied Nano;
- Biomass;
- Chemistry;
- Electrochem;
- Energies;
- Inorganics;
- Molbank;
- Nanomaterials;
- Organics;
- Solids;
- Compounds.
If you plan on attending this conference, please feel free to stop by our booth #E12, 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://22ncc.scimeeting.cn/cn/web/index/27913.
10 June 2025
Molecules Receives an Increased CiteScore of 8.6
We are pleased to share that Molecules (ISSN: 1420-3049) has received an increased CiteScore of 8.6 in June 2025. The CiteScore ranks the journal 26 out of 212 titles (Q1) in the “Chemistry (Organic Chemistry)” category; 31 out of 185 titles (Q1) in the “Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics (Pharmaceutical Science)” category; 27 out of 160 titles (Q1) in the “Chemistry (Analytical Chemistry)” category; 34 out of 187 titles (Q1) in the “Chemistry (Physical and Theoretical Chemistry)” category; 30 out of 156 titles (Q1) in the “Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics (Drug Discovery)” category; 24 out of 124 titles (Q1) in the “Chemistry (Miscellaneous)” category; 39 out of 177 titles (Q1) in the “Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (Molecular Medicine)” category, an impressive achievement for a journal running in Volume 30.
You can find more statistics on our website: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/molecules/stats.
The current CiteScore measure the average number of citations within a journal over a four-year window (2021–2024). The Scopus database provides a comprehensive suite of metrics that support informed publishing strategies, research evaluation and enable benchmarking of journal performance.
This achievement reflects the collective efforts of our authors, reviewers, and editors. Together we will continue to track the progress of Molecules and its growing impact in chemistry and all interfacing disciplines.
3 June 2025
MDPI INSIGHTS: The CEO's Letter #23 - MDPI Summits Spain & Italy, Ei Compendex, and Editorial Independence
Welcome to the MDPI Insights: The CEO's Letter.
In these monthly letters, I will showcase two key aspects of our work at MDPI: our commitment to empowering researchers and our determination to facilitating open scientific exchange.
Opening Thoughts

Highlights from the MDPI Spain Summit in Barcelona (21-22 May)
In May we hosted the MDPI Spain Summit in Barcelona – our second summit in the city following the inaugural one in November 2023.

Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI) at the MDPI Spain Summit in Barcelona, 22 May 2025.
Creating a space for exchange of views
The goal of our summits is to bring together Chief Editors of MDPI journals from across disciplines and institutions. These intimate gatherings provide a platform to present the latest developments at MDPI and to initiate open conversations about our journals, the future of open access, and the evolving landscape of scientific publishing.
Most importantly, these are opportunities for in-person connection, providing a more meaningful space for the exchange of views and for building long-term relationships.
Exploring the future of scientific publishing in Spain
The summit took place on 21–22 May and featured a mix of MDPI presentations (including two guest presentations), roundtable discussions, and Q&A sessions. On the first day, we held a focused session with our Chief Editors to gather feedback and have open discussions on their journal development, the peer-review process, and local accreditation systems.

Dr. Giulia Stefenelli (Scientific Communications Lead, MDPI, presents MDPI’s Editorial Process and Peer Review Quality Metrics at the MDPI Spain Summit in Barcelona, 22 May 2025.
I had the pleasure of opening the Summit with a welcome address and an overview of MDPI’s recent milestones. The agenda then included the following sessions:
- MDPI and Recent Developments in the Spanish Market – Dr. Marta Colomer (Public Affairs Specialist, MDPI)
- MDPI Editorial Process and Peer Review Quality Metrics – Dr. Giulia Stefenelli (Scientific Communications Lead, MDPI)
- Open Access in Spain – Dr. Remedios Melero (Researcher, CSIC – guest speaker)
- AI in Publishing and MDPI's Actions – Dr. Enric Sayas (Business Analyst, MDPI), Daniele Raimondi (Data Scientist, MDPI), and Dr. Alexandre López-Borrull (Researcher, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya – guest speaker)
- Publication Ethics – Ana Stankovic (Research Integrity and Publication Ethics, MDPI)
- Opening and Closing remarks were provided by Rocksy Zhang (Editorial Director, MDPI)
We are extremely grateful for the strong engagement shown by our Editors, who were clearly appreciative of the event and the discussions we had. They felt seen and heard, which is a vital prerequisite for building open channels of communication and cultivating productive long-term collaborations.

MDPI colleagues during MDPI Spain Summit in Barcelona (22 May 2025).
A big thank-you to the entire Barcelona team for organizing such a successful event!
Upcoming MDPI Summit events:
- Italy Summit – Rome (26–27 May)
- US Summit – Boston, MA (5–6 June)
- France Summit – Paris (12–13 June)
- US Summit – Houston, TX (26–27 June)
- UK Summit – London (16–17 September)
- Germany Summit – Berlin (18–19 September)
- Romania Summit – Bucharest (23–24 October)
...with more in between, and more to follow.
Impactful Research

50 MDPI Journals Now Indexed in Ei Compendex
Indexing is a key indicator of a journal’s scientific impact. An indexed journal gives research greater visibility and credibility within the global academic community and is recognized for its quality and relevance. While many of our journals are included in major databases such as Web of Science and Scopus, MDPI also places strong emphasis on journal inclusion in subject-specific indexing platforms that align with each journal’s scope. This ensures that when you publish with MDPI, you publish with impact.
I’m pleased to share that as at May 2025, 51 of our journals are now indexed in Ei Compendex, a leading bibliographic database for engineering and applied sciences. This is a major milestone that reflects both the quality or our editorial processes and the relevance of the research we publish in these fields.
“When you publish with MDPI, you publish with impact”
Discoverability and reach
Inclusion in Ei Compendex means greater discoverability for our authors and broader reach of our journals in the fields of engineering and technology. It improves our ability to support global research and innovation, while building MDPI’s reputation in the applied sciences. This recognition is the result of the dedicated work of our editorial teams, reviewers, and authors, and of our overall commitment to excellence in publishing.
You can read our full announcement here.
Appreciative thanks to everyone involved in reaching this milestone.
Inside MDPI
One Year of MDPI’s Seoul Office
On 29 April, we marked one year since the opening of our Seoul office, MDPI’s first local hub in South Korea. South Korea is a key market for MDPI, currently ranking as our sixth-largest contributor to the company’s total publications, with over 89,000 MDPI articles authored by individuals affiliated with Korean institutions. Over the past 12 months, the Seoul team has made great strides in building our visibility, networks, and presence in the region.
A few highlights from the past year

Claude Seo (MDPI Korea Office Manager, Seoul)
Claude Seo, who has over 15 years of experience in the academic publishing industry, is the Office Manager of the Seoul office.
In its inaugural year, the Seoul office focused primarily on marketing and promotional activities to support the MDPI brand locally. During that time, the team concentrated on scholar visits to local institutions, attending academic conferences, and hosting editorial board meetings.
The team also secured 10 Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP) renewals, signed three new IOAP agreements, and established one new Society affiliation.
The Seoul office also hosted its first library book fair and reached over 1,000 followers on its LinkedIn channel, which is an encouraging indication of local visibility and engagement.
“The Seoul team has made strides in building our visibility, networks, and presence in the region”
Growth plans
Later this year, we are working on opening a new Seoul office in a more central location, with room for our growing team. The new space will bring us closer to other publishing partners and provide easier access to and from the airport. The Seoul office will continue to expand its efforts in outreach and engagement as its builds its presence in South Korea.
Warm thanks to the entire Seoul team for their hard work and dedication, and to all MDPI colleagues who have contributed to this exciting chapter in our global journey.
Coming Together for Science

Highlights from the MDPI Italy Summit in Rome (26–27 May)
We closed the month of May by hosting the first MDPI Italy Summit in Rome. This was an important event for us, as Italy has consistently ranked among the top ten countries globally for open access publications over the past decade.
MDPI and Italy: Facts & Figures
- With over 144,000 publications (as at 31 May 2025), Italy is MDPI’s third largest contributor after China and the USA.
- In 2024, MDPI was the second-largest publishing house in Italy.
- The 7,165 Editorial Board Members (EBMs) drawn from Italian institutions represent 8.9% of all MDPI academic editors.
- Among these, 319 serve as Editors-in-Chief (EiCs) or Section Editors-in-Chief (SEiCs).
- Eleven Italian EBMs were recognized as 2024 Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers.
- In 2024, MDPI received 24,873 review reports and collaborated with 88,578 reviewers from Italy.
- 23,131 Guest Editors from Italian institutions led 4,827 Special Issues across 248 MDPI journals.
- MDPI partners with over 900 institutions globally, of which 17 are in Italy.
The MDPI Italy Summit in Rome

Dr. Prof. Giulio Cerullo, EiC of Applied Sciences, at the MDPI Italy Summit in Rome (27 May 2025).
Held on 26–27 May, the MDPI Italy Summit brought together 25 Chief Editors from across our journal portfolio, including some of our largest journals such as Applied Sciences, to discuss MDPI’s latest developments and collaborations in the Italian market, our use of data intelligence and AI to support strategic decision-making, a look into our editorial process, peer-review quality metrics, and conversations around research integrity and community engagement.
The Summit featured MDPI presentations followed by Q&A and concluded with a roundtable discussion. On the evening of the 26th, we hosted a dinner with our Editors to connect personally, learn more about their research, and hear feedback on journal operations and the broader academic landscape in Italy.

Gathering of Editors-in-Chief and MDPI staff at the MDPI Italy Summit in Rome (27 May 2025).
Event Agenda – 27 May
Moderated by Maddalena Favaretto (Conference Scientific Advisor, MDPI), the program featured:
- MDPI Overview, Achievements, Latest News and Future Developments – Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI)
- Country Report: Italy – Dr. Laura Perez Martin (Conference Assistant, MDPI)
- AI in Publishing and MDPI’s Actions – Dr. Andrea Perlato (Head of Data Analytics, MDPI)
- MDPI Editorial Process and Research Integrity – Dr. Giulia Stefenelli (Scientific Communications Lead, MDPI)
- Panel Discussion – Stefan, Andrea, Giulia

Panel Discussion with Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI), Dr. Giulia Stefenelli (Scientific Communications Lead, MDPI), Dr. Andrea Perlato (Head of Data Analytics, MDPI) during the MDPI Italy Summit in Rome (27 May 2025).
A big thank-you to our Conference team and everyone who worked behind the scenes to make these events run smoothly.
Closing Thoughts

Upholding Editorial Independence in Scholarly Publishing
A recent MDPI blog post written by Dr. Ioana Craciun (Scientific Communications Specialist, MDPI), “Editorial Independence and Publisher Support: Collaborating to Uphold Integrity,” highlights the important balance between editorial autonomy and publisher collaboration in academic publishing.
As the leading fully Open Access scholarly publisher, we are proud to champion editorial independence within our publishing process.
Drawing from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines, the article emphasizes that while editors must have the freedom to make decisions based on scholarly merit, publishers play a critical role in providing the necessary infrastructure and tools to support the editorial process. This collaborative approach ensures the integrity of the peer review process, builds trust among authors and readers, and upholds the quality and relevance of published content.
MDPI highlights its commitment to this model by investing in research integrity specialists, AI tools for plagiarism detection, and administrative support, all aimed at empowering editors to make independent, informed decisions.
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG
25 May 2025
Molecules Best Paper Award—Winners Announced
The editorial team would like to congratulate the winners of the Molecules Best Paper Award, chosen by a selection committee chaired by the Section Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Shaojun Yuan. All papers published in 2023 in Molecules (ISSN: 1420-3049) were considered for the award. After a thorough evaluation of the originality and significance of the papers, as well as citations and downloads, ten winners were selected.
Article:
First Prize:
CHF 500, an electronic certificate, and an opportunity to publish a paper free of charge in Molecules by the end of April 2026.
“α-Tocopherol Protects Lipopolysaccharide-Activated BV2 Microglia”
by Maria Ester La Torre, Antonia Cianciulli, Vincenzo Monda, Marcellino Monda, Francesca Martina Filannino, Laura Antonucci, Anna Valenzano, Giuseppe Cibelli, Chiara Porro, Giovanni Messina et al.
Molecules 2023, 28(8), 3340; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28083340
Second Prize:
CHF 300, an electronic certificate, and an opportunity to publish a paper free of charge in Molecules by the end of April 2026.
“Incorporation of a Boron–Nitrogen Covalent Bond Improves the Charge-Transport and Charge-Transfer Characteristics of Organoboron Small-Molecule Acceptors for Organic Solar Cells”
by Jie Yang, Wei-Lu Ding, Quan-Song Li and Ze-Sheng Li
Molecules 2023, 28(2), 811; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28020811
“Novel Pyrimidine Derivatives as Antioxidant and Anticancer Agents: Design, Synthesis and Molecular Modeling Studies”
by Malama Myriagkou, Evangelia Papakonstantinou, Georgia-Eirini Deligiannidou, Alexandros Patsilinakos, Christos Kontogiorgis and Eleni Pontiki
Molecules 2023, 28(9), 3913; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28093913
Third Prize:
An opportunity to publish a paper free of charge in Molecules by the end of April 2026.
“Characteristics of Hybrid Bioglass-Chitosan Coatings on the Plasma Activated PEEK Polymer”
by Kacper Przykaza, Małgorzata Jurak, Grzegorz Kalisz, Robert Mroczka and Agnieszka Ewa Wiącek
Molecules 2023, 28(4), 1729; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28041729
“Acenocoumarol Exerts Anti-Inflammatory Activity via the Suppression of NF-κB and MAPK Pathways in RAW 264.7 Cells”
by Hyun-Ju Han and Chang-Gu Hyun
Molecules 2023, 28(5), 2075; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28052075
“Fish By-Products: A Source of Enzymes to Generate Circular Bioactive Hydrolysates”
by Sandra Borges, Joana Odila, Glenise Voss, Rui Martins, Ana Rosa, José António Couto, André Almeida and Manuela Pintado
Molecules 2023, 28(3), 1155; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28031155
Review:
First Prize:
CHF 500, an electronic certificate, and an opportunity to publish a paper free of charge in Molecules by the end of April 2026.
“Photodynamic Therapy: From the Basics to the Current Progress of N-Heterocyclic-Bearing Dyes as Effective Photosensitizers”
by Eurico Lima and Lucinda V. Reis
Molecules 2023, 28(13), 5092; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28135092
Second Prize:
CHF 300, an electronic certificate, and an opportunity to publish a paper free of charge in Molecules by the end of April 2026.
“Possible Side Effects of Polyphenols and Their Interactions with Medicines”
by Aleksandra Duda-Chodak and Tomasz Tarko
Molecules 2023, 28(6), 2536; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28062536
Third Prize:
An opportunity to publish a paper free of charge in Molecules by the end of April 2026.
“Application of Photocatalysis and Sonocatalysis for Treatment of Organic Dye Wastewater and the Synergistic Effect of Ultrasound and Light”
by Guowei Wang and Hefa Cheng
Molecules 2023, 28(9), 3706; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28093706
“The Polypharmacological Effects of Cannabidiol”
by Jorge Castillo-Arellano, Ana Canseco-Alba, Stephen J. Cutler and Francisco León
Molecules 2023, 28(7), 3271; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28073271
Please join us in congratulating the winners of the Molecules Best Paper Award. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all of our authors for their continued support of Molecules and the Award Committee for voting and helping with this award.
Molecules Editorial Office
21 May 2025
Meet Us at the China Materials Conference 2025, 5–8 July 2025, Xiamen, China
The China Materials Conference 2025 will be held from 5 to 8 July 2025, in Xiamen, China. The conference is organized by the China Materials Society.
Areas include the following:
- Energy materials;
- Environmental materials;
- Advanced structural materials;
- Functional materials;
- Material design, preparation and evaluation.
The following MDPI journals will be represented:
If you are attending this conference, please feel free to initiate an online conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person at booth #4052 and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following link: https://cmc2025.scimeeting.cn/.
19 May 2025
Molecules Exceptional Reviewers List 2025
We are pleased to share an updated version of the Exceptional Reviewers List 2025. This program was designed to recognize scholars who have delivered consistently exceptional review reports to our journal.
Committed to fostering rigorous research and promoting the exchange of knowledge, Molecules (ISSN: 1420-3049) acknowledges the significant role that our reviewers play in maintaining the quality and integrity of the articles we publish. According to surveys conducted in 2024, 92% of our authors rate the peer-review process as good or excellent, thanks to our excellent reviewers.
We would like to express our appreciation to all the reviewers who have generously volunteered their time and expertise to assist in the peer-review process of Molecules. Their dedication and attention to detail in evaluating manuscripts, offering important feedback, and contributing to academic rigor are commendable.
The Exceptional Reviewers List was introduced in April 2024. Every quarter, we will select a group of outstanding reviewers and announce them here.
Q1
Name: Prof. Dr. John Greenman
Affiliation: School of Applied Sciences, University of the West of England, UK
Name: Prof. Dr. Dirk Poelman
Affiliation: Department of Solid State Sciences, Ghent University, Belgium
Name: Prof. Dr. Ivo Piantanida
Affiliation: Division for Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, Ruđer Bošković Institute, Croatia
Name: Prof. Dr. Haruhide Mori
Affiliation: Research Faculty of Agriculture, Hokkaido University, Japan
Name: Prof. Dr. Luigi Dei
Affiliation: Department of Chemistry “Ugo Schiff” & CSGI Consortium, University of Florence, Italy
Q2
Name: Dr. Ben de Lacy Costello
Affiliation: School of Applied Sciences, University of the West of England, UK
Name: Prof. Dr. Carl J. Lovely
Affiliations: 1 Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Texas at Arlington, USA; 2 Department of Chemistry, Mississippi State University, USA
Name: Dr. Shuo-Bin Chen
Affiliation: School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, China
Name: Prof. Dr. Mario Berrettoni
Affiliation: School of Science and Technology, University of Camerino, Italy
Name: Prof. Dr. George A. Kontopidis
Affiliation: Department of Biochemistry, University of Thessaly, Greece
14 May 2025
Meet Us at the EPF European Polymer Congress 2025, 22–27 June 2025, Groningen, the Netherlands
Conference: EPF European Polymer Congress 2025
Date: 22–27 June 2025
Place: Groningen, the Netherlands
We are excited to announce that MDPI journals will participate as exhibitors in the EPF European Polymer Congress 2025, from 22 to 27 June 2025.
With the theme “Polymers for a Sustainable Future”, EPF 2025 promises to be a landmark congress. It will bring together scientists engaged in macromolecular chemistry, polymer science, physics of polymers and polymer materials, modern polymer applications, polymer reaction engineering, rheology and polymer processing, polymer characterization methods and more areas. Special thematic sessions will cover a wide array of topics, including the following:
- Advances in polymer synthesis;
- Green polymer synthesis;
- Supramolecular polymer systems, dynamic networks and vitrimers;
- Polymers for biological, medical and food applications;
- Physics, physical chemistry of polymers;
- Modern characterization techniques;
- Rheology and polymer processing;
- Additive manufacturing;
- Polymer systems for reduced carbon footprint;
- Recycling techniques and design for recycling;
- Nanostructured polymers, composites, blends and soft matter;
- Theory, modeling and AI approaches of polymers and their properties.
The following MDPI journals will be presenting at the conference:
- Polymers;
- Macromol;
- Molecules;
- Polysaccharides;
- Materials;
- IJMS;
- Chemistry;
- Marine Drugs;
- Nanomaterials;
- Colloids and Interfaces;
- Fibers;
- Solids;
- Molbank;
- AppliedChem;
- Compounds.
13 May 2025
Empowering Academic Growth with MDPI: A Scientific Publishing Exchange at Toronto Metropolitan University, 15 May 2025
MDPI is excited to collaborate with Toronto Metropolitan University to host an engaging Scientific Publishing Workshop aimed at empowering scholars with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed in academic publishing. This workshop will delve into the key aspects of MDPI’s open access publishing framework, offering an in-depth exploration of journal selection, the editorial workflow, and the essentials of publication ethics. Participants will also gain practical advice on improving their scientific writing and effectively addressing reviewer comments, with guidance from an experienced professional. This session promises to equip attendees with valuable skills to elevate their publishing journey.
Workshop Highlights:
- Learn How to Better Write and Structure a Research Article;
- How to Choose Where to Publish Academic Work;
- How to Respond to Reviewer Comments;
- Reasons for Rejection During Pre-Check;
- How to Navigate Through Ethics and AI Use.
Date: 15 May 2025
Time: 12:00–1:30 p.m.
Venue: Toronto Metropolitan University
Program:
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8 May 2025
MDPI’s Journal Cluster of Chemical Reactions and Catalysis
Chemical reactions and catalysis is a fundamental and dynamic field focused on understanding the mechanisms, kinetics, and applications of chemical transformations. This discipline explores how reactants interact to form products, the role of catalysts in accelerating and controlling these processes, and the design of efficient and sustainable reaction pathways. Researchers in this field integrate principles from chemistry, physics, materials science, and engineering to uncover new reactions, optimize catalytic systems, and develop innovative solutions for energy, pharmaceuticals, and industrial processes.
MDPI’s cluster of chemical reactions and catalysis journals is committed to publishing cutting-edge research that advances the understanding of reaction mechanisms, catalytic design, and their practical applications. These journals collaborate to provide the scientific community with the latest discoveries, methodologies, and technological breakthroughs in the field, fostering innovation and sustainability in chemical sciences.
The ten participating journals include the following:
Catalysts (ISSN: 2073-4344) focuses on the study of catalysts and catalyzed reactions, including heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis, photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, biocatalysis, and enzymes, with an emphasis on reaction mechanisms, catalyst design, and applications in energy, environment, biomass conversion, organic and polymer chemistry, and other fields. Catalysts is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Keith Hohn (Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, Kansas State University, USA).
Journal webpage: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/catalysts.
Chemistry (ISSN: 2624-8549) focuses on interdisciplinary research across all chemical sciences, with special attention to catalytic processes, reaction mechanisms, and chemical kinetics while bridging fundamental discoveries with applications in energy, materials, and sustainability. Chemistry is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Igor Alabugin (Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Florida State University, USA).
Journal webpage: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/chemistry.
Electrochem (ISSN: 2673-3293) focuses on fundamental and applied aspects of electrochemical reactions, with particular emphasis on electrocatalytic processes, electrochemical synthesis, and energy-related applications in catalysis and reaction engineering. Electrochem is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Masato Sone (Institute of Innovative Research, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan).
Journal webpage: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/electrochem.
Inorganics (ISSN: 2304-6740) focuses on the synthesis, characterization, and reactivity of inorganic compounds and materials, with particular emphasis on catalytic processes, reaction mechanisms, and their applications in energy, environment, and biomedicine. Inorganics is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Duncan H. Gregory (School of Chemistry, University of Glasgow, University Avenue, UK).
Journal webpage: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/inorganics.
Molecules (ISSN: 1420-3049) focuses on publishing detailed experimental and theoretical research across all areas of chemistry, with particular emphasis on chemical reactions, catalysis, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, physical chemistry, nanochemistry, biochemistry, and interdisciplinary chemical sciences. Molecules is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Thomas J. Schmidt (Institute of Pharmaceutical Biology and Phytochemistry, University of Münster, Germany).
Journal webpage: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/molecules.
Organics (ISSN: 2673-401X) focuses on advancing the field of organic chemistry through innovative synthetic methodologies, reaction development, and catalytic processes, with particular emphasis on organic synthesis, heterocyclic chemistry, organocatalysis, bioorganic chemistry, organometallic chemistry, and functional organic materials. Organics is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Wim Dehaen (Molecular Design and Synthesis, Department of Chemistry, KU Leuven, Leuven Chem&Tech, Belgium).
Journal webpage: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/organics.
Oxygen (ISSN: 2673-9801) focuses on the chemical reactivity and catalytic roles of oxygen in redox reactions, oxygen reduction processes, and reactive oxygen species, with applications spanning from chemical transformations to energy-related systems. Oxygen is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. John T. Hancock (School of Applied Sciences, University of the West of England, UK).
Journal webpage: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/oxygen.
Photochem (ISSN: 2673-7256) focuses on photocatalytic and photochemical reaction mechanisms, exploring light-driven transformations for synthetic, environmental, and energy applications. Photochem is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Dirk M. Guldi (Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Interdisciplinary Center for Molecular Materials, Friedrich-Alexander-Universitaet Erlangen-Nuernberg, Germany).
Journal webpage: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/photochem.
Reactions (ISSN: 2624-781X) focuses on studies related to reaction chemistry and engineering, covering topics such as reaction mechanisms, kinetics, optimization, catalysis, monitoring, and various types of reaction engineering, including chemical, catalytic, electrochemical, photochemical, environmental, and polymerization processes, as well as reactor modeling and microreactor technology. Reactions is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Dmitry Yu. Murzin (Faculty of Science and Engineering, Åbo Akademi University, Finland).
Journal webpage: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/reactions.
Sustainable Chemistry (ISSN: 2673-4079) focuses on developing green processes and sustainable technologies for chemistry and chemical engineering that minimize the use and generation of hazardous substances to humans, animals, plants, and the environment. Sustainable Chemistry is led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Matthew Jones (Department of Chemistry, University of Bath, Claverton Down, UK).
Journal webpage: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/suschem.
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Impact Factor (2023) |
5-Year Impact Factor (2023) |
CiteScore (2023) |
First Decision (Median Days) |
APC (CHF) |
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2011 |
3.8 |
3.9 |
6.8 |
13.9 |
2200 |
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2019 |
2.4 |
2.4 |
3.2 |
17.2 |
1800 |
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2020 |
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6.3 |
20.5 |
1000 |
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2013 |
3.1 |
2.6 |
2.8 |
15.8 |
2200 |
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1996 |
4.2 |
4.6 |
7.4 |
15.1 |
2700 |
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2020 |
1.4 |
1.5 |
2.5 |
22.4 |
1000 |
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2021 |
/ |
/ |
/ |
19 |
1000 |
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2021 |
/ |
/ |
3.6 |
20.4 |
1000 |
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2020 |
2.2 |
2.1 |
2.7 |
20.6 |
1000 |
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2020 |
/ |
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32.2 |
1000 |
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Selected Articles:
“Recent Advances in Coke Management for Dry Reforming of Methane over Ni-Based Catalysts”
by Zhenchao Xu and Eun Duck Park
Catalysts 2024, 14(3), 176; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal14030176
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/14/3/176
“Systematic Investigation on Surface Diradicals Using Theoretical Models: 2M/MgO and 2M/BaO (M = Cu, Ag, and Au)”
by Kohei Tada, Koki Masuda, Ryohei Kishi and Yasutaka Kitagawa
Chemistry 2024, 6(6), 1572-1592; https://doi.org/10.3390/chemistry6060095
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2624-8549/6/6/95
“Use of Inner/Outer Sphere Terminology in Electrochemistry—A Hexacyanoferrate II/III Case Study”
by John F. Cassidy, Rafaela C. de Carvalho and Anthony J. Betts
Electrochem 2023, 4(3), 313-349; https://doi.org/10.3390/electrochem4030022
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2673-3293/4/3/22
“Alkane Elimination Preparation of Heterobimetallic MoAl Tetranuclear and Binuclear Complexes Promoting THF Ring Opening”
by Léon Escomel, Erwann Jeanneau, Chloé Thieuleux and Clément Camp
Inorganics 2024, 12(3), 72; https://doi.org/10.3390/inorganics12030072
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6740/12/3/72
“Synthesis and Wittig Rearrangement of 3- and 4-Benzyloxyphenylphosphonamidates”
by R. Alan Aitken and Ryan A. Inwood
Organics 2023, 4(1), 59-69; https://doi.org/10.3390/org4010005
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2673-401X/4/1/5
“Energy Metabolism as a Therapeutic Target in Cancer: The Role of Coenzyme Q10”
by David Mantle, Hannah Rowbottom, Jacob Jones, Indiia Margarita Potts, Nadia Turton, Mollie Dewsbury, Guillermo Lopez-Lluch and Iain P. Hargreaves
Oxygen 2024, 4(2), 122-138; https://doi.org/10.3390/oxygen4020008
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9801/4/2/8
“Photochemistry of β-γ-Unsaturated Spirolactones”
by Werner Fudickar, Melanie Metz, Tobias Krüger-Braunert, Alexandra Kelling, Eric Sperlich, Pablo Wessig and Torsten Linker
Photochem 2023, 3(4), 408-426; https://doi.org/10.3390/photochem3040025
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2673-7256/3/4/25
“Chemical Conversion of Fischer–Tropsch Waxes and Plastic Waste Pyrolysis Condensate to Lubricating Oil and Potential Steam Cracker Feedstocks”
by Philipp Neuner, David Graf, Niklas Netsch, Michael Zeller, Tom-Carlo Herrmann, Dieter Stapf and Reinhard Rauch
Reactions 2022, 3(3), 352-373; https://doi.org/10.3390/reactions3030026
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2624-781X/3/3/26
“Sustainable Technological Applications of Green Carbon Materials”
by Martinho Freitas, Luís Pinto da Silva, Pedro M. S. M. Rodrigues and Joaquim Esteves da Silva
Sustain. Chem. 2024, 5(2), 81-97; https://doi.org/10.3390/suschem5020007
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4079/5/2/7



















