Announcements

At MDPI we have slightly revised the layout for articles to be published in the 2021 Volume, starting at the end of December 2020. As of today, the article templates available for download on ‘Instructions for Authors’ pages have been updated.

The most noticeable change can be found on the first page of the article, where a left-hand column has been created to include the following front matter elements: (i) the recommended citation style for the article, (ii) the publishing history, (iii) as well as the Creative Commons Attribution license used (iv) a standard note regarding affiliations. At the same time, the extra spacing on the left means the authors’ affiliations are now more clearly set apart than before. Other front matter key elements such as journal logo, article type, article title, authors, abstract and keywords remain unchanged.

The blank column on the left runs through all pages in an article; as a result, the main text is slightly more condensed, which improve reader friendliness for smaller screens. Small figures/tables are aligned on the left with standard indenture, while large figures/tables are centered and covering the full width of the page. The revised layout was applied in the article pictured below, to serve as an example:

1) Information is displayed in the left information bar.

2) In the main text, there is a blank column on the left.

3) Small tables/figures are aligned on the left, large tables/figures are centered.

We are pleased to acknowledge that many academic editors who have made an impact on MDPI journals as editorial board members, editors-in-chief, or section editors, are recognized as 2020 Highly Cited Researchers by Clarivate.

Highly Cited Researchers highlights the top 1% of researchers, by citations, in one or more of the 22 fields used in Clarivate Analytics Essential Science Indicators. We offer our congratulations to 279 academic editors of MDPI journals who were recognized as the most influential scholars in their fields in 2020.

The full list of 2020 Highly Cited Researchers  can be accessed on https://recognition.webofsciencegroup.com/awards/highly-cited/2020/

--- Highly Cited Researchers (HCR) is a Clarivate product.

Network, a new journal published by MDPI, is recruiting Editorial Board (EB) members whose research interests are related, but not limited, to the following aspects:

• Network protocols and architectures
• Network and service management
• Network components and signal processing
• Network analysis
• Network security
• Network control
• All types of network implementations

Network is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal published by MDPI. Our aim is to provide an advanced forum for scientists to share their research, ideas, or applications in promoting the crucial field of network technology. It covers all topics of interest involving the area of networks, including but not limited to the control and analysis of networks, the design of protocols and architectures of networks, network security and service management, the design of network components, and practical applications. For more details, please refer to the website (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/network/about).

This opportunity will allow you to keep up with the latest research in this field and position yourself as one of the leaders in the evolving and exciting field of networks. Appointments to the Editorial Board are for a term of two years and may then be renewed. As an EB member, you can publish one paper per year free of charge. Your name and affiliation will be displayed on the journal website.

The main responsibilities of EB members are as follows:

• Working closely with Editors to develop the journal’s vision, policy, and practices;
• Pre-screening submissions and making decisions on whether a manuscript can be accepted or rejected for processing, and suggesting reviewers if necessary;
• Serving as Guest Editor of a Special Issue in your particular field of expertise, or recommending potential topics and Guest Editors;
• Promoting Network and increasing its visibility at related academic conferences;
• Helping to solicit high quality papers for Network;
• Advising on the journal’s development.

The following are the criteria for the selection of EB members:

• A PhD degree and relevant expertise;
• Having a strong interest in the scholarly journal;
• Holding an appointment at a university, or an academic or research institution;
• Prior experience in publishing and reviewing for peer-reviewed publications.

To apply or request further information, please send your full academic CV and a short statement of interest to the Network Editorial Office (network@mdpi.com).

We believe that by combining our rigorous editorial policies with your expertise, we can build a high-impact journal. We thank you in advance for your interest and look forward to collaborating with you.

Kind regards,
Network Editorial Office