Announcements
19 September 2025
MDPI Webinar | The Science Behind the Prize: 2025 Nobel Physiology or Medicine Roundtable, 6 October 2025
Coinciding with the announcement of the 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine, this forum underscores the importance of recognizing outstanding achievements that push the boundaries of human knowledge and understanding. It represents a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas on the advancements driving scientific progress and to inspire the next generation of gifted scientists.
General topics of discussion for this event will include the following:
- Breakthrough research shaping the future of physiology or medicine;
- Reflecting on past Nobel Prize-winning work and its legacy;
- The key trends driving innovation in physiology or medicine today;
- Exploring the societal and scientific contributions of physiology or medicine research.
Date: 6 October 2025
Time: 3:30 p.m. CEST | 9:30 a.m. EDT | 9:30 p.m. CST (Asia)
Webinar ID: 852 3554 5031
Register now for free!
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.
Unable to attend? Please register anyway; the session will be recorded, and we will let you know when the recording is available for viewing.
Program:
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MDPI Host |
Opening Remarks |
3:30–3:35 p.m. |
9:30–9:35 a.m. |
9:30–9:35 p.m. |
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Expert Commentary: Breakthroughs and Future Impacts of Physiology or Medicine Research |
3:35–4:15 p.m. |
9:35–10:15 a.m. |
9:35–10:15 p.m. |
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Break |
4:15–4:20 p.m. |
10:15–10:20 a.m. |
10:15–10:20 p.m. |
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MDPI Host |
Stating the Prize Winner |
4:20–4:25 p.m. |
10:20–10:25 a.m. |
10:20–10:25 p.m. |
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Reflective Discussion: What the Nobel Prize Means for Science and Society |
4:25–4:45 p.m. |
10:25–10:45 a.m. |
10:25–10:45 p.m. |
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MDPI Host |
Closing Remarks |
4:45–4:50 p.m. |
10:45–10:50 a.m. |
10:45–10:50 p.m. |
Webinar Keynote Speakers:
- Prof. Dr. Jacek Z. Kubiak, CNRS/University Rennes UMR 6290, Institute of Genetics and Development of Rennes (IGDR), Rennes, France;
- Prof. Dr Carlos S. Moreno, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Department of Biomedical Informatics, Department of Urology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA;
- Prof. Dr Claus Jacob, Division of Bioorganic Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, University of Saarland, Saarland, Germany.
For more information about this webinar, please visit the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/NPR2025PM.
If you have any questions about this webinar, please contact mdpi.webinar@mdpi.com.
MDPI Webinar Secretariat
3 September 2025
Join Us at the MDPI at the University of Toronto Career Fair, 23 September 2025, Toronto, ON, Canada
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:
- Biology and Life Sciences
- Business and Economics
- Chemistry and Materials Science
- Computer Science and Mathematics
- Engineering
- Environmental and Earth Sciences
- Medicine and Pharmacology
- Physical Sciences
- Public Health and Healthcare
- Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities
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!
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG
28 August 2025
Meet Us at the GSA 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting (GSA 2025), 12–15 November 2025, Boston, USA
22 August 2025
MDPI Webinar | 1st MDPI Topic Editor Club 2025, 4 September 2025
MDPI invites you to join the very first MDPI Topic Editor Club. This new initiative was designed as a platform to highlight emerging research themes, share editorial experiences, and foster meaningful connections among Topic Editors worldwide.
MDPI Topics are collections of papers on a shared theme, published across two or more MDPI journals. They allow researchers from different fields to collaborate, explore common ideas, and reach wider audiences. Each topic is led by a team of Topic Editors with expertise in different areas and supported by MDPI’s simple and efficient publishing process.
The Topic Editor Club brings together several Topic Editors from various disciplines to showcase their work, discuss both challenges and successes, and share new ideas for developing impactful topics. It presents a great opportunity to learn from one another, explore cross-disciplinary collaborations, and support the growth of open access research together.
We hope you will join us for this exciting first session of the MDPI Topic Editor Club and welcome your thoughts and questions during the live Q&A segment. Please find the schedule and speaker list below.
Date: 4 September 2025 at 2:00 p.m. CEST | 8:00 p.m. CST (Asia)
Webinar ID: 837 6434 9842
Register now for free!
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MDPI Introduction |
2:00–2:10 p.m. |
8:00–8:10 p.m. |
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Dr. Sakdirat Kaewunruen |
2:10–2:30 p.m. |
8:10–8:30 p.m. |
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Dr. Constantinos (Konstantinos) G. Tsiafoulis |
2:30–2:50 p.m. |
8:30–8:50 p.m. |
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Mr. Aleksandar Markovic |
2:50–3:10 p.m. |
8:50–9:10 p.m. |
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Q&A Session |
3:10–3:25 p.m. |
9:10–9:25 p.m. |
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Closing of Webinar |
3:25–3:30 p.m. |
9:25–9:30 p.m. |
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.
Unable to attend? Register anyway, and we will inform you when the recording is available.
Webinar Keynote Speakers:
- Dr. Sakdirat Kaewunruen, Reader in Railway and Civil Engineering, University of Birmingham, UK;
- Dr. Constantinos G. Tsiafoulis, 1 NMR Centre, Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Ioannina, Greece; 2 Collaborative Educational Personnel, School of Natural Sciences and Technology, Hellenic Open University, Greece;
- Mr. Aleksandar Markovic, Journal Relations Specialist, MDPI.
For more information about this webinar, please visit the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/MTEC2025.
14 August 2025
Nutrients | Highly Cited Papers in 2023–2024 in the “Nutrition and Metabolism” Section
14 August 2025
Nutrients | Highly Cited Papers in 2023–2024 in the “Nutrition Methodology & Assessment” Section
14 August 2025
Nutrients | Highly Cited Papers in 2023–2024 in the “Nutritional Policies and Education for Health Promotion” Section
4 August 2025
Meet Us at the 17th China Nutrition Science Congress, 21–23 September 2025, Beijing, China
1 August 2025
World Breastfeeding Week—“Invest in Breastfeeding, Invest in the Future”, 1–7 August 2025
World Breastfeeding Week 2025, celebrated in the first week of August, calls on us to recognise breastfeeding as a powerful foundation for lifelong health, development, and equity. This year’s theme shines a spotlight on the critical gaps in the support systems that women and babies need throughout their breastfeeding journey. From access to timely information and quality care, to creating supportive environments at home, in healthcare settings, and in the workplace—women deserve to be empowered to breastfeed for as long as they choose.
Aligned with WHO’s “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures” initiative, breastfeeding is more than a personal choice, it is also a public health imperative. It delivers hope not only for individual children, but for communities and nations: reducing healthcare costs, supporting cognitive development, strengthening economies, and giving every child a healthier start in life.
In recognition of this global observance, we invite you to explore a curated collection of articles and Special Issues from selected MDPI journals. These open access resources offer critical insights into the barriers to breastfeeding initiation and continuation, including the roles of sociodemographic inequities, maternal physical and mental health, and long-term child health outcomes. These insights aim to support researchers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers in building systems that uplift and protect the breastfeeding journey, from the first latch to the final feed.
Together, through science, education, and empathy, we can foster a more inclusive world where mothers and babies thrive.
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“Breastfeeding and Intersectionality in the Deep South: Race, Class, Gender and Community Context in Coastal Mississippi”
by John P. Bartkowski, Katherine Klee, Xiaohe Xu, Jacinda B. Roach and Shakeizia (Kezi) Jones
Women 2025, 5(2), 21; https://doi.org/10.3390/women5020021
“Influence of Perceived Maternal Self-Efficacy on Exclusive Breastfeeding Initiation and Consolidation: A Systematic Review”
by Steven Saavedra Sanchez, Isabel Rodríguez-Gallego, Fatima Leon-Larios, Elena Andina-Diaz, Rosa Perez-Contreras and Juan D. Gonzalez-Sanz
Healthcare 2024, 12(23), 2347; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12232347
“Subcutaneous Semaglutide during Breastfeeding: Infant Safety Regarding Drug Transfer into Human Milk”
by Hanin Diab, Taylor Fuquay, Palika Datta, Ulrich Bickel, Jonathan Thompson and Kaytlin Krutsch
Nutrients 2024, 16(17), 2886; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16172886
“Can Breastfeeding Prevent Long-Term Overweight and Obesity in Children? A Population-Based Cohort Study”
by Carolina Roldão, Rita Lopes, Joana Matos Silva, Natália Neves, Joana Costa Gomes, Cristina Gavina and Tiago Taveira-Gomes
Nutrients 2024, 16(16), 2728; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16162728
“Association of Breastfeeding and Early Childhood Caries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”
by Sheetal Kiran Shrestha, Amit Arora, Narendar Manohar, Kanchana Ekanayake and Jann Foster
Nutrients 2024, 16(9), 1355; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16091355
“Australian Women’s Experiences of Establishing Breastfeeding after Caesarean Birth”
by Sharon L. Perrella, Sarah G. Abelha, Philip Vlaskovsky, Jacki L. McEachran, Stuart A. Prosser and Donna T. Geddes
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2024, 21(3), 296; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21030296
“Factors Influencing Duration of Breastfeeding: Insights from a Prospective Study of Maternal Health Literacy and Obstetric Practices”
by Rafael Vila-Candel, Francisco Javier Soriano-Vidal, Cristina Franco-Antonio, Oscar Garcia-Algar, Vicente Andreu-Fernandez and Desirée Mena-Tudela
Nutrients 2024, 16(5), 690; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16050690
“The Impact of Mode of Delivery and Postpartum Conditions on Breastfeeding: A Cross-Sectional Study”
by Anita Hulman, Annamária Pakai, Tímea Csákvári, Viola Keczeli and Katalin Varga
Healthcare 2024, 12(2), 248; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12020248
“Examining the Role of Interpersonal Violence in Racial Disparities in Breastfeeding in North Dakota (ND PRAMS 2017–2019)”
by MichaeLynn Kanichy (Makah), Lexie Schmidt, RaeAnn Anderson, Grace Njau, Amy Stiffarm (Aaniiih), Matthew Schmidt, Anastasia Stepanov and Andrew Williams
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(8), 5445; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20085445
“Knowledge, Attitudes, Behavior, Acceptance, and Hesitancy in Relation to the COVID-19 Vaccine among Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women: A Systematic Review Protocol”
by Vincenza Gianfredi, Alessandro Berti, Marilena D’Amico, Viola De Lorenzo and Silvana Castaldi
Women 2023, 3(1), 73-81; https://doi.org/10.3390/women3010006
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