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Announcements
17 March 2025
Pathogens Accepted into MEDLINE

We are pleased to inform you that the journal Pathogens (ISSN: 2076-0817) has been officially accepted into MEDLINE, starting with Volume 13, Issue 1 (2024). This recognition underscores the high-quality research and dedication of our Editorial Board, Guest Editors, reviewers, and authors. Pathogens is now indexed within all the important databases in this field, such as Scopus, SCIE, MEDLINE, PubMed, and PMC. More indexing information can be found at https://www.mdpi.com/journal/pathogens/indexing.
To make the most of this opportunity, we would like to invite you to contribute to Pathogens. If you have a paper on any topic within the journal's scope, please feel free to submit here.
We look forward to working with you in the future.
Pathogens Editorial Office
14 March 2025
Free Media Partnership Between Pathogens and the 24th International Pathogenic Neisseria Conference, 30 March–4 April 2025, Florence, Italy

Conference: The 24th International Pathogenic Neisseria Conference
Date: 30 March–4 April 2025
Place: Florence, Italy
We are organizing the 24th International Pathogenic Neisseria Conference, which will be held in Florence, Italy, from 30 March to 4 April 2025.
The IPNC is a biannual scientific meeting that engages basic and translational scientists with interest in two genetically related bacterial pathogens, Neisseria meningitidis, which induces devasting diseases such as meningitis and sepsis, and Neisseria gonorrhoeae, a WHO priority pathogen resistant to most antibiotics, causing more than 80 million of sexually transmitted diseases.
Both diseases are of great public health importance in all continents and in most countries, and their prevalence has reached a critical point, thus necessitating a change in science, policy, investment and focus in high-, medium- and low-income countries.
In the case of meningococcus, for the first time in history, we have vaccines covering all pathogenic serotypes, available for infant and for adult populations as single vaccines and in combinations. During the conference, discussions will be held on epidemiology, vaccine coverage to estimate country needs, health economic evaluations, recommendations and post-licensure safety and efficacy monitoring. In addition, we will organize a round table on the WHO agenda on defeating meningitis by 2030 and the opportunity provided by the recent licensure of the ACYWX conjugate for low-income countries to eliminate such a devasting disease, especially in the Sub-Saharan African meningitis belt.
In the case of gonococcus, for the first time since the failures of the 1970s, we have proof of principle that an efficacious vaccine for gonococcus is possible. Moreover, a vaccine against meningococcus B has been shown to provide partial protection from gonococcal infection, and this observation is encouraging new investments to bring novel vaccines against a bacterium resistant to most antibiotics to clinical trials as it may become untreatable and can lead to more than 700,000 cases of the disease in the USA and more than 80 million cases globally. Infection can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, and ectopic pregnancies and increases the transmission of and susceptibility to the human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV-1), thus being designated a high-priority pathogen by the WHO.
The IPNC2025 represents a great opportunity to share ideas and data on recent advances in basic, clinical and translational research as well as promote exchanges between academia and industry to stimulate new and relevant areas of research. This conference aims to gather scientists and clinicians from all over the world to connect in person and brainstorm solutions and ideas related to understanding, managing and reducing the burden of disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
The IPNC covers a wide range of topics including host responses to infection, bacterial responses and adaptation, clinical disease presentation and evaluation, diagnostics, therapy and prevention through new vaccine development, evaluation and implementation, antimicrobial resistance, epidemiology, population genomics, host–pathogen interactions, molecular physiology, gene regulation and modeling.
27 February 2025
More than 300 MDPI Journals Indexed in Web of Science
MDPI is pleased to share a significant milestone in its mission to advance scholarly research and promote the dissemination of knowledge—300+ MDPI journals are now indexed in Web of Science (WoS). This milestone highlights the global recognition, interdisciplinary impact and enhanced visibility of our journals. It also reflects our adherence to rigorous editorial standards, scientific integrity, and our mission to foster open scientific exchange in all forms, across all disciplines.

To explore the full list of our journals indexed in WoS, please visit https://www.mdpi.com/about/journals/wos. Beyond expanding the coverage of our publications in the leading academic databases, we are dedicated to ensuring that our journals are included in as many scope-specific databases as possible. This increases the visibility of our authors’ work and extends the reach of their significant data.
This milestone would not have been possible without the efforts and expertise of our academic editors, reviewers and authors. Their commitment and collaboration have been instrumental in creating an inclusive, accessible, and impactful publishing platform. We also extend our gratitude to the global research community for their trust as we continue to break new ground in academic publishing. This milestone is not just a celebration of MDPI’s progress but also recognition of the collective strides made by researchers worldwide.
As we celebrate this remarkable accomplishment, MDPI remains steadfast in its commitment to open access publishing and ensuring that high-quality research reaches and inspires a global audience.
17 February 2025
MDPI Celebrates Excellence in Medical Research with Early Career Researcher Awards

MDPI, a pioneer in scholarly open access publishing, and the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine), Singapore, proudly announce the successful conclusion of the first edition the MDPI Early Career Researcher Awards. The awards, which recognize outstanding contributions to medical and biomedical research, were presented to six exceptional researchers during an awards ceremony held at LKCMedicine HQ Building on 28 November 2024.
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Honoring Excellence in Research
The awards recognize exceptional postdoctoral researchers and Ph.D. students who have demonstrated outstanding originality, innovation, and impact in their respective fields. We are honored to announce the winners of the 2024 edition:
Early Career Researcher (Postdoc) Award:
- Dr. Theresia Handayani Mina, “Adiposity and Metabolic Health in Asian Populations: An Epidemiological Study Using Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry in Singapore”;
- Dr. Erfan Rezvani Ghomi, “Wound Healing Improvement by Novel Aligned Antimicrobial Nanofibrous 3D Scaffolds”;
- Dr. Yadollah Ranjbar Slamloo, “Functional Alterations of The Prefrontal Circuit Underlying Cognitive Aging in Mice”.
Early Career Researcher (Ph.D.) Award:
- Pritisha Rozario, “Mechanistic Basis for Potassium Efflux-Driven Activation of the Human NLRP1 Inflammasome”;
- Michelle Law Cheok Yien, “Chikungunya Virus Nonstructural Protein 1 is a Versatile RNA Capping and Decapping Enzyme”;
- Yin Ruoyu, “The Use of Digital Mental Health and Wellbeing Tools in Older Adults: A Mixed Method Study”.
Our collaboration highlights a shared commitment to recognizing exceptional talent and research within the academic community, addressing today’s healthcare challenges, and inspiring continued innovation.
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Looking Ahead to 2025
Building on the success of the first edition, MDPI and LKCMedicine are excited to announce that the 2025 MDPI Early Researcher Awards will continue to celebrate excellence and innovation in medical research. The next edition promises to expand its scope, introducing new categories and providing even greater recognition for impactful research.
Further details on the 2025 awards, including nomination criteria and timelines, will be shared in the coming months. We remain committed to fostering a culture of research excellence and collaboration within the global scientific community.
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14 February 2025
Meet Us at the Joint Parasitology Spring Meeting 2025, 11–14 March 2025, Würzburg, Germany

Conference: Joint Parasitology Spring Meeting 2025
Date: 11–14 March 2025
Location: Würzburg, Germany
MDPI will be attending the Joint Parasitology Spring Meeting 2025 as an exhibitor, which will be held from 11 to 14 March 2025 in Würzburg, Germany. The meeting is organized by the British Society for Parasitology (BSP), the German Society for Parasitology (DGP), and the Swiss Society for Tropical Medicine and Parasitology (SSTMP).
This exciting meeting will unite leading experts, researchers, and professionals in parasitology to share their knowledge, present their latest discoveries, and provide valuable networking opportunities.
The following MDPI journals will be represented at the meeting:
- Pathogens;
- Parasitologia;
- Microorganisms;
- Veterinary Sciences;
- TropicalMed;
- Microbiology Research;
- Ecologies;
- Zoonotic Diseases.
If you are planning to attend the above conference, please do not hesitate to start an online 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 website: https://parasitology-meeting.de/.
5 February 2025
MDPI INSIGHTS: The CEO's Letter #20 - Beijing, Singapore, Bangkok, JAMS, Jisc

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
2024 Annual Meeting – Beijing (15 January 2025)
You haven’t truly experienced a New Year’s celebration until you’ve attended one of MDPI’s Chinese Annual Meeting festivities. This year I visited our annual meeting in Beijing, held on the 15th of January.
Imagine this: stepping into a banquet hall filled with 140 tables and about 1,400 colleagues from our Beijing offices, all gathered to share in a six-hour event. The agenda included year-end speeches and presentations, a variety of performances by our colleagues, a selection of awards honouring local employees for their work, group photos for the memories, and a dinner.
This may have been one of the largest events I have attended. For those unaccustomed to such an event, it might seem overwhelming, but it was quite the opposite. The atmosphere was one of celebration as everyone came together to support their peers and celebrate the achievements of 2024.
I was honoured to deliver the opening speech and a presentation highlighting our growth and investment in MDPI’s most valuable asset: our people.
“Our editorial teams represent MDPI at its finest”
I want to give special recognition to the editorial department, across all of our offices, which forms the heart of our business. These teams are the frontline communicators with our authors, reviewers, and guest editors, creating a smooth experience of processing our manuscripts. Their professionalism and kindness are often highlighted as key drivers of satisfaction with MDPI. For this, I extend my deepest gratitude to all our editorial staff, across every office. They truly represent MDPI at its finest.
Beijing is home to two of our offices, with just over 800 employees in Tongzhou and over 600 in Haidian. Thank you to our administrative teams and everyone involved in organizing these New Year’s celebrations across all offices. These events provide a moment to reflect on our shared accomplishments and appreciate the positive impact each of you has on our culture.
MDPI Offices in China
While the history of MDPI begins in Basel, Switzerland, the story of MDPI is very much rooted in China. Below is a list of MDPI’s current offices in China and their respective dates of inauguration:
- 2008: Beijing (Tongzhou, Haidian)
- 2013: Wuhan (Hankou, Guanggu)
- 2019: Tianjin
- 2021: Dalian
- 2021: Nanjing
To date, over 381,000 MDPI research articles have been published by authors affiliated with Chinese institutions, making China our largest market. This is reflected not only in the volume of publications but also in the scale of our workforce supporting local operations and contributing to global success.
While no new offices in China were launched between 2022 and 2024 due to the pandemic and strategic planning, we remain committed to future growth here. Our plans include expanding operations as we continue to build our global workforce.
We look forward to a year filled with continued collaboration, growth, and shared success.
“We remain committed to future growth in China”
Impactful Research
MDPI and Jisc Consortium Extend Open Access Agreement for 2025
I’m pleased to share that MDPI has extended its agreement with the Jisc consortium in the UK for 2025. This renewal strengthens our partnership with UK institutions and reaffirms our shared commitment to advancing open access publishing.
Jisc is the UK’s not-for-profit digital, data, and technology agency supporting tertiary education, research, and innovation. Through initiatives such as our agreement, Jisc helps institutions access essential digital resources and infrastructure to support researchers. Currently, 62 UK institutions are part of our Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP) through this partnership.
Authors from participating institutions benefit from discounts on article processing charges (APCs), with even greater support for institutions that centrally fund APCs. This helps researchers focus on their work while simplifying the publishing process.
A full list of participating institutions can be found here.
As Becky Castellon, our Institutional Partnerships Manager, puts it: “Extending our agreement with Jisc is a reward for the strong partnership we’ve built with research institutions throughout the UK.”
At MDPI, we are dedicated to making research more accessible while reducing administrative burdens for institutions and authors. Open access publishing is at the heart of what we do, and we’re proud to expand its reach in the UK and beyond.
Inside MDPI
Visit to MDPI's Singapore office
During my January trip to some of our APAC offices, I also had the pleasure of visiting our Singapore office for the first time. It’s exciting to see how much the team has grown, now numbering over 55 staff members, with more joining us in February.
Welcoming and Supporting New Team Members
“Experienced staff play an important role in mentoring new hires”
I had the opportunity to connect with both experienced colleagues and new team members who are currently embarking on their careers. This visit reminded me of what it was like when I was in their shoes. I encourage all of us to engage new colleagues with empathy, as we have all been in their position. By creating a welcoming and supportive environment, we can help them settle in and learn about the corporate world, MDPI and our mission.
Experienced staff play an important role in mentoring and guiding new hires, most of whom are transitioning from academia to their first job. I’m especially grateful to colleagues such as Colin Chen, Alicia Ren, Yu Nwe Soe, Colin Wee, Amy Cham and other senior members who have contributed to shaping the culture and work environment in Singapore.
Building MDPI’s Positive Reputation
During my visit, I spoke with the office staff about the importance of their roles in building a positive reputation that helps create trust in MDPI. I shared how every interaction and communication point contributes to the marketing of MDPI and our journals. I also highlighted the career development opportunities available as MDPI continues to grow.
Connecting with the Singapore Marketing Team
I also spent time connecting directly with the Singapore Marketing team, which has quickly grown to 15 young and ambitious members. They are eager to learn and are actively contributing to our journal and corporate marketing activities. I shared insights into our corporate marketing structure and strategy and look forward to supporting them as they grow.
During the visit, I was joined by my colleague Dr. Constanze Schelhorn, Head of Indexing, who provided training on indexing. This training was greatly appreciated by the local staff.
Meeting with Prof. Dr. Manoj Gupta
Lastly, we had the privilege of meeting Prof. Dr. Manoj Gupta, Editor-in-Chief (EiC) of Technologies since 2016 and Section EiC of Metals.
Prof. Gupta is an active decision-maker for the journal and a great brand ambassador for MDPI.
Prof. Gupta has helped sustainably scale Technologies, which now has a 4.2 Impact Factor and a 6.7 CiteScore, ranking Q1 in the JCR category of Engineering and Q1 in the CiteScore category of Computer Science.
During our meeting, we discussed strategies for Institutional Open Access Partnership agreements and ways to promote MDPI journals in Singapore.
PS. During the visit, we also had the chance to participate in Lo Hei, also known as Yee Sang or the “prosperity toss.” This is a raw fish salad traditionally enjoyed during Chinese New Year and is particularly popular among Chinese communities in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Everyone gathers around the table as the ingredients are added one by one, and then the salad is mixed together. It was a fun experience to take part in this New Year tradition!
Coming Together for Science
JAMS – Journal & Article Management System
I am excited to announce the official relaunch of JAMS (Journal & Article Management System), one of MDPI’s key initiatives to support academic publishers worldwide.
With this relaunch, JAMS now offers new pricing models and flexible solutions for small-scale journals, commercial publishers, and university presses. We have also redesigned the JAMS website to enhance the user experience.
“JAMS is a testament to our commitment to simplifying the publishing process”
Explore the new website here: jams.pub
It’s also great to see the JAMS team expanding our presence at conferences and on social media to engage more effectively with the academic community.
Recently, Facundo Santomé (Senior Marketing Manager) and Alex Ramos (Senior Marketing Specialist) represented JAMS at the APE 2025 conference in Berlin, highlighting how our platform empowers small and independent publishers to streamline and scale their journal management.
JAMS was built to change that by adapting to the unique requirements of each publisher.
At MDPI, we continually invest in our growth – not only by expanding our operations and staff but also by developing innovative products that serve the academic and publishing community at large. JAMS, with its comprehensive suite of journal management tools, is a testament to our commitment to simplifying the publishing process for our partners.
Imagine a submission system that frees up your time for strategy, innovation, and impactful publishing.
Under the leadership of Silvano Bonfatti (Product Manager, MDPI), the JAMS team has conducted in-depth market research to understand the challenges publishers face: endless administrative tasks, inefficient workflows, and systems that don’t always meet their needs.
If you believe JAMS could benefit any of your network contacts, please share our website. Contact the JAMS team. They are always ready to assist with your publishing needs.
What Sets JAMS Apart?
- Scalability – Whether you're a niche journal or managing thousands of submissions, JAMS grows with you.
- End-to-End Workflow – From submission to peer review and final publication, everything is in one place.
- Automation That Works for You – Say goodbye to chasing reviewers and formatting issues, so that you can focus on quality instead.
- Built by Publishers, for Publishers – JAMS is backed by MDPI’s expertise; we know exactly what it takes to run a journal smoothly.
- Flexible & Fair Pricing – Supporting journals of all sizes, with special rates for non-profits and publishers in the Global South.
Partners Who Already Trust JAMS
If you believe JAMS could benefit any of your network contacts, please share our website. Contact the JAMS team. They are always ready to assist with your publishing needs.
Closing Thoughts
Visit to MDPI's Bangkok office
To conclude my APAC trip, I had the pleasure of visiting our Bangkok office from 22 to 24 January. The office has grown significantly, closing 2024 with a total of 445 colleagues across various departments, including Editorial, Production, Conference, Training, Journal Relationship Specialists (JRS), Managing Editors, and supporting teams in HR, Admin, IT, and Finance.
I would like to praise our Bangkok management team for their excellent work in supporting our growth and creating a positive work environment. Our colleagues here are humble, talented, hardworking, and appreciative of MDPI’s mission.
Thailand was among MDPI’s top 30 markets in 2024 for total publications. With our office in Bangkok, we have an opportunity to further promote open access while supporting local researchers and institutions. This includes open access discounts, author training sessions, conference sponsorships, and other initiatives. We currently have 25 Editorial Board Members (EBMs) from Thailand and will work on expanding this network.
Engaging with Group Leads
“Group leads play an important role in creating a safe, positive environment”
During my visit, I met with our group leads to highlight their crucial role in managing journal performance and mentoring new employees, especially given our increased hiring targets. Many new hires are early in their careers and require training, development, and support. Group leads play an important role in creating a safe, positive environment that fosters professional growth while maintaining MDPI’s reputation for service quality.
To wrap up the session, I added a personal touch by holding the door and giving everyone high-fives – a small gesture to show appreciation, boost morale, and strengthen team spirit. It’s important for our colleagues to feel seen, heard, and valued.
University Visit: King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB)
We also visited King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB) to explore collaboration opportunities.
Our discussions focused on: Institutional Open Access Partnership (IOAP), Author training sessions, Conference sponsorships, Student employment initiatives, and more.
This visit reinforced the importance of building strong relationships with local universities, ensuring we continue to support and engage with the academic community in Thailand.
“My time in Bangkok was productive and inspiring”
My time in Bangkok was productive and inspiring. The senior team has done a great job in growing the office and creating a supportive, high-performing environment. I look forward to seeing continued success from our colleagues in Thailand.
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG
26 January 2025
World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day—30 January 2025

On 31 May 2021, the World Health Assembly (WHA) recognized 30 January as World Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) Day. This decision formalized 30 January as a day to create better awareness on the devastating impact of NTDs on the poorest populations around the world. The day is also an opportunity to call on everyone to support the growing momentum for the control, elimination and eradication of these diseases.
We would like to recommend some related articles, Special Issues, and journals in the field of medicine & pharmacology as suitable communication platforms for you. We believe that sharing research like this can help raise awareness of NTDs.
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“A Fatal Case of Presumptive Diagnosis of Leptospirosis Involving the Central Nervous System”
by Christina Alexopoulou, Athanasia Proklou, Sofia Kokkini, Maria Raissaki, Ioannis Konstantinou and Eumorfia Kondili
Healthcare 2024, 12(5), 568; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12050568
“Evaluation of an Artificial Intelligence-Based Tool and a Universal Low-Cost Robotized Microscope for the Automated Diagnosis of Malaria”
by Carles Rubio Maturana, Allisson Dantas de Oliveira, Francesc Zarzuela, Alejandro Mediavilla, Patricia Martínez-Vallejo, Aroa Silgado, Lidia Goterris, Marc Muixí, Alberto Abelló, Anna Veiga et al.
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2025, 22(1), 47; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph22010047
“Chagas Disease in the Non-Endemic Area of Rome, Italy: Ten Years of Experience and a Brief Overview”
by Maria Letizia Giancola, Andrea Angheben, Laura Scorzolini, Stefania Carrara, Ada Petrone, Antonella Vulcano, Raffaella Lionetti, Angela Corpolongo, Rosalia Marrone, Francesca Faraglia et al.
Infect. Dis. Rep. 2024, 16(4), 650-663; https://doi.org/10.3390/idr16040050
“Uptake and Effectiveness of Intermittent Preventive Treatment with Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine during Pregnancy in Africa: A Scoping Review”
by Gifty Osei Berchie, Patience Fakornam Doe, Theodora Dedo Azu, Joyce Agyeiwaa, Gifty Owusu, Christian Makafui Boso, Naomi Kyeremaa Yeboa, Dorcas Frempomaa Agyare, Irene Korkoi Aboh, Bernard Nabe et al.
Diseases 2024, 12(9), 203; https://doi.org/10.3390/diseases12090203
“Laparoscopic Management of Multiple Liver, Omental, Mesenteric, Peritoneal, and Round Ligament Hydatid Cysts—A Rare Report of a Case and a Systematic Literature Review”
by Alin Mihetiu, Dan Georgian Bratu, Ciprian Tanasescu, Bogdan Ioan Vintilă, Alexandra Sandu, Mariana Sandu, Dragos Serban, Dan Sabau and Adrian Hasegan
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(2), 205; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14020205
“False-Positive Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Test Likely Due to African Tick Bite Fever: A Case Report”
by Rahel T. Zewude, Syed Zain Ahmad, Tom Joseph and Andrea K. Boggild
Reports 2024, 7(4), 100; https://doi.org/10.3390/reports7040100
“Increasing Risk of Tick-Borne Disease through Growth Stages in Ticks”
by Makoto Kondo, Yoshiaki Matsushima, Takehisa Nakanishi, Shohei Iida, Habe Koji and Keiichi Yamanaka
Clin. Pract. 2023, 13(1), 246-250; https://doi.org/10.3390/clinpract13010022
“Oral Chagas Disease in Colombia—Confirmed and Suspected Routes of Transmission”
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Trop. Med. Infect. Dis. 2024, 9(1), 14; https://doi.org/10.3390/tropicalmed9010014
“Global Patterns of Trends in Incidence and Mortality of Dengue, 1990–2019: An Analysis Based on the Global Burden of Disease Study”
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Medicina 2024, 60(3), 425; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60030425
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Diagnostics 2024, 14(6), 624; https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics14060624
“Global Fight against Malaria: Goals and Achievements 1900–2022”
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J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(19), 5680; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13195680
“Oropouche Virus Exposure in Febrile Patients during Chikungunya Virus Introduction in the State of Amapá, Amazon Region, Brazil”
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Pathogens 2024, 13(6), 469; https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens13060469
“Adenovirus-Mediated Expression of Dengue Virus 2 Envelope Ferritin Nanoparticles Induced Virus-Specific Immune Responses in BALB/c Mice”
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Microbiol. Res. 2024, 15(3), 1913-1923; https://doi.org/10.3390/microbiolres15030128
“Evolution of the Quinoline Scaffold for the Treatment of Leishmaniasis: A Structural Perspective”
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“Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites, Protozoans and Soil-Transmitted Helminths, in Children from Communities of Northern Argentina after the Interruption of Deworming”
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Metabolites 2024, 14(12), 658; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14120658
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25 January 2025
Acknowledgment to the Reviewers of Pathogens in 2024

The editorial team at Pathogens extends our heartfelt thanks to the dedicated reviewers whose expertise and commitment have been key to the journal's success in 2024. Last year, Pathogens received 5315 review reports from 3026 reviewers representing 97 countries and regions worldwide.
To recognize the invaluable time, effort, and attention to detail that each reviewer dedicates, Pathogens expresses its sincere gratitude through an annual acknowledgment of reviewers. As a further token of appreciation, all reviewers are eligible for the Outstanding Reviewer Award, which honors their essential role in enhancing the quality of our publications.
We are honored to recognize the reviewers who allowed us to publish their names each year. The names of these reviewers are listed below in alphabetical order by first name:
Abdullah Reda | Grazia Pavia | Namrata Anand |
Abdullah Saeed | Grigory Potapov | Narcisa Muresu |
AbdulRahman A. Saied | Grzegorz Cieślar | Natalia Lomakina |
Abhinay Gontu | Grzegorz Kalisz | Natalia Statsyuk |
Abner Josué Gutiérrez Chávez | Guangzhi Zhang | Navaneet Chaturvedi |
Adam Kerek | Guihua Li | Neculai Patriche |
Adam Whisnant | Guilherme Campos Tavares | Negrut Nicoleta |
Ademar Alves Da Silva Filho | Guilherme Martins Silva | Neila Saidi |
Adilson Fernando Loforte Bauhofer | Gulce Sari | Neli Milenova Vilhelmova-Ilieva |
Adquate Mhlanga | Guoqing Li | Nguyen Dinh-Hung |
Adriana Anita | Gustavo Alexis Nino-Vega | Nicholas Heng |
Adriana Gyӧrke | Gustavo Barcelos Barra | Nicola Carter |
Adriana Silva-Iturriza | Gustavo Rodrigues Makert dos Santos | Nicola Nante |
Agustin Ariño | Győző László Kaján | Nicoletta Contaldo |
Ahmad Rushdi Shakri | Hafiz Muhammad Umer Farooqi | Nilakshi Barua |
Ahmet Gurakar | Hagen Frickmann | Nilanjan Lodh |
Aida Meto | Haidong Wang | Nils Pilotte |
Aikaterini Sakagianni | Hailong Li | Nima Firouzeh |
Akanksha Roberts | Hai-Shu Lin | Nina Mendez-Dominguez |
Akikazu Sakudo | Hamada Elwan | Niranjan Dodantenna |
Akshaya Bhagavathula | Hamid Morovati | Nirupam Biswas |
Ala E. Abudabos | Hanstter Hallison Alves Rezende | Nitin Sampat Kamble |
Alain Lefaou | Hanwei Jiao | Nora B. Molina |
Alan Steinman | Hany M. R. Abdel-Latif | Nora M. Chapman |
Alberto Aragón-Muriel | Hao Wu | Norbert W. Brattig |
Alberto Rizzo | Harish Sankarasubramanian | Oana Sirbu |
Aldemir B. Oliveira-Filho | Haruka Abe | Oleksii Skorokhod |
Alden Strother Estep | Harun Albayrak | Olga Andrievskaia |
Alejandro Bugarin | Hasnaa Osama | Olga Goryacheva |
Alejandro De Jesús Cortés Sánchez | Haytham Wali | Olga Ivanova |
Alejandro Vallejo | Heather Mary Burrow | Olga Masalova |
Aleksandr N. Ignatov | Héctor Mora-Montes | Olivier Escaffre |
Aleksandr Rubel | Heliana Dundarova | Olivier Gorge |
Alessandro Perrella | Henri Gruffat | Osama O. Atallah |
Alessia Mariacher | Henry Sutanto | Osman Aktaş |
Alex Milosevic | Hermes Ribeiro-Luz | Oswaldo Palenzuela |
Alex Ranieri Jerônimo Lima | Hervé Poulet | Otávio Augusto Chaves |
Alexander Gluschko | Hiroaki Okamoto | Otto Phanstiel |
Alexander Lai | Hiroshi Sato | Oumarou Farikou |
Alexander V. Ivanov | Hirotaka Sato | Paola Cremonesi |
Alexandra Rak | Hisham Radwan Ibrahim | Paola Sinibaldi |
Alexandra Ursache | Ho-Jong Ju | Paraskevi Mantzana |
Alexandre Lamas | Hua Qin | Pascal Drakulovski |
Alexey V. Rakov | Huaiyu Zhou | Pasquale Santoro |
Ali Karanfil | Hugo Costa Paes | Paul Hyman |
Alicia Maroto | Hugo Ramírez Álvarez | Paul M. Arnaboldi |
Alison Gray | Humberto Lanz-Mendoza | Paulo Henrique Fonseca do Carmo |
Alison Luce-Fedrow | Huseyin Cetin | Paulo Michel Roehe |
Alje Pieter Van Dam | Iain Lamont | Paulo Zaini |
Alla Mironenko | Ian Burgess | Pavle Banovic |
Alsu Kuznetsova | Igor Oscorbin | Paweł Krzyżek |
Amina Basic | Ijaz Gul | Pedro Xavier-Elsas |
Amir Sasan Mozaffari Nejad | Ilaria D'Agostino | Peter Moono |
Amit Kumar Tripathi | Ilya Vladimirovich Manukhov | Peter V. Evseev |
Amol Arunrao Pohane | In-Jeong Kim | Petr Fleischer |
Ana Carla da Silva Santos | Ioan Hutu | Petr Zeman |
Ana Carolina V. S. C. de Araujo | Iolanda Moretta | Petros Ioannou |
Ana Hećimović | Ionela-Larisa Miftode | Philippe Gallay |
Ana Isabel Pinto | Irene Molina de la Fuente | Phitchayapak Wintachai |
Ana Vasić | Irina Gheorghe | Prakash Daulat Jadhav |
Anamaria Ioana Paştiu | Irina Isakova-Sivak | Praveen Manivannan |
Anastasia Diakou | Isabel Mauricio | Praveen Pandey |
Anastasia Spiliopoulou | Isabella Faraoni | Prenilla Naidu |
Anatoly V. Zherdev | Isabelle Lemasson | Primrose Freestone |
Anca Bobirca | Isaia Symeonidou | Puja Tiwary |
Anca Stana | Israa M. S. Al-Kadmy | Qian Wang |
Anđelo Beletić | Ita Hadžisejdić | Rachid Sabbahi |
Anders Johansson | Ivan S. Petrushin | Rachy Abraham |
Anders Larsson | Ivana Palucci | Radha Gopalaswamy |
Andrea Gažová | Ivanildo Sousa | Rafael Mariante |
Andrea Ianni | Ivo Sirakov | Rafał Filip |
Andrea Silvio Giordani | J. Stephen Lodmell | Rainer Gosert |
Andreas Krüger | Jaco Bakker | Raja Veerapandian |
Andreia Brilhante | Jacob Kwada Kwaga | Rajendra Upadhya |
Andreia Pereira Matos | Jacob Lorenzo-Morales | Raluca Isac |
Andreu Comas-Garcia | Jacques Cabaret | Ram Benny Dessau |
Andrew Adamu | Jacques Davy Ibaba | Ramón A. González |
Andrey Sgibnev | Jaime Bustos-Martinez | Rania M.S. El-Malt |
Angel Adrian Cataldi | Jaine H. H. Luiz | Raquel Cossio-Bayugar |
Angela Stufano | Jajah Fachiroh | Rashid Nazir |
Angélica Villarruel-López | James Hurley | Ravendra P. Chauhan |
Angelo Naselli | James Lee Crainey | Ravesh Singh |
Angelo Roberto Raccagni | Janos Degi | Razique Anwer |
Anil Kumar Meher | Janusz Madaj | Reham M. El-Tarabili |
Anirban Das | Jari Intra | Renata Heisler Neves |
Anita Novak | Jaroslav Flegr | Rene Buchet |
Ankona Banerjee | Jarosław Leon Przybył | Rex Jeya Rajkumar Samdavid Thanapaul |
Anna Costagliola | Jasmina Grujic | Ricardo Almeida |
Anna M. Timofeeva | Jasna Prodanov-Radulovic | Ricardo Bassini-Silva |
Anna Myczka | Javier Plasencia | Ricardo De La Rua Domenech |
Anna Rosa Garbuglia | Jean-François Magnaval | Ricardo G. Maggi |
Anna Sergeevna Dolgova | Jeffrey B. Kaplan | Richard Bingham |
Anna Sergeevna Speranskaya | Jeffrey Ebersole | Richard Galinier |
Anna Szczerba-Turek | Jeffrey Gilbert | Richard John Bruce Francis |
Anna Szczotka-Bochniarz | Jelena Prpić | Richard Salvato |
Anna V. Goncharenko | Jenna E. Coalson | Ritthideach Yorsaeng |
Annamaria Castello | Jennifer K. Spinler | Robert Adamu Shey |
Anthony Fehr | Jeong Yoon Lee | Robert Kuthan |
Anthony J. Sadler | JeongWoo Kang | Robert Stryiński |
Antonella Di Paolo | Jeremy V. Camp | Robert Suslo |
Antonino Gentile | Jeronimo Laiolo | Roberta Koku |
Antonio Camargo Martins | Jerry Malayer | Roberto Lazzarini |
Antonio Mastroianni | Jesús Hernández | Roberto Paganelli |
António Portugal | Jian Wu | Rodolfo C. Garcia |
Anurag Shukla | Jiangshan Wang | Rodolfo Lagunes-Quintanilla |
Aramys Silva Reis | Jianzhong Zhang | Rodrigo Giglioti |
Arijana Cenov | Jiayue Yan | Rodrigo Rosario-Cruz |
Arkadiusz Artyszak | Jie Liu | Rolf K. Schuster |
Arlei Coldebella | Jieshi Yu | Romen Singh Naorem |
Armin Elbers | Jigang Yin | Ronan Jambou |
Arnoldas Pautienius | Jimin Han | Ronit Vogt Sionov |
Arpan Acharya | Joanna Maj-Paluch | Rosana Rocha Barros |
Artun Yibar | Joao Pessoa | Rosie Yagmur Yegin |
Artur Nowak | John Alan Luczaj | Rossella Panarese |
Arunima Sikdar | John Philip Bilello | Roy A. Khalaf |
Arvind Kumar Shukla | Jonathan Rayner | Rubén L. Rodríguez-Expósito |
Ashis Kumar Mondal | Joon Kee Lee | Ruben Rosales |
Assunta Bertaccini | Jorge Alberto Cortes | Ruipeng Lei |
Atsushi Kato | Jorge Feito | Rumen Harizanov |
Atsushi Kawahara | José A. Carrión | Ruth N. Zadoks |
Atul Chander | José A. García-Sanz | Ruth Prieto-Montero |
Audrius Kačergius | Jose Angel Regla Nava | Ruy Diego Chacon Villanueva |
Aung Kyaw Kyaw | José Angelo Lindoso | Safoura Derakhshan |
Aysun Tekin | Jose Arturo Molina-Mora | Sakshi Bajoria |
Baicus Anda | Jose Bueso-Bordils | Sally Jane Cutler |
Bárbara Martín-Maldonado | Jose Cano-Buendia | Salma Hachfi |
Barbara Paoletti | José Pimenta | Sâmea Aguiar Joaquim Soares |
Basu Dev Pandey | José Roberto Machado-Silva | Sandeep Urandur |
Beatrice Grafl | Joseph Blondeau | Sandrama Nadan |
Beatrice Mahler | Joseph Moutiris | Sanjay Kumar Singh Patel |
Bela Kocsis | Joshua J. Thomson | Santiago Martínez-Calvillo |
Benjamin Cull | Josipa Skelin | Santina Di Bella |
Benjamin Krishna | Juan Alberto Corbera | Santosh A. Misal |
Benjamin Valladares Carranza | Juan Campos Guillen | Santosh Paudel |
Bianca Silvana Zingales | Juan C. De La Torre | Sara Caldrer |
Bikash Ranjan Sahoo | Juan José Fernández-Durán | Sara Elizabeth Maloney |
Bintao Zhai | Juan Luis Muñoz Bellido | Selene Rubiola |
Bo Wang | Juan Manuel Bello-López | Semer Maksoud |
Bohuang Liang | Juan Manuel Vázquez-Lago | Sepideh Hosseiniporgham |
Bojan Stojanovic | Juan Miguel Guerras | Serena Cavallero |
Brett Andrew Lidbury | Juliana Cassol Spanemberg | Sergei Grishin |
Brian Ladman | Juliano Pereira | Sergey Tkachev |
Brigid Troan | Jun Luo | Sergio Gastón Caspe |
Camelia Vidita Gurban | Junyan Liu | Sergio Migliore |
Carla Enrica Gallenga | Justin Greenlee | Severo Vázquez Prieto |
Carla Hernández-Cabanyero | Kaliannan Durairaj | Shahid Khan |
Carla Miranda | Kalman Imre | Shahjahon Begmatov |
Carlo Brogna | Kamila Rybczyńska-Tkaczyk | Shalini Sharma |
Carlo Pallotto | Karam M. Obeid | Shamsaldeen Saeed |
Carlos Daniel Gornatti-Churria | Karel Petrzik | Shawky M. Aboelhadid |
Carlos Martín Ardila | Karen Bohmwald | Shawn Babiuk |
Carlos Miguel Marto | Karen Kyuregyan | Shelley Sardul Singh |
Carmelo Biondo | Karim Dorgham | Sheng-Qun Deng |
Carmen Carmen Manciuc | Karin Kirchgatter | Shifu Aggarwal |
Carmine Marcone | Karl Pedersen | Shigeki Kamitani |
Carolynne Joone | Karla Bitencourth | Shingo Nakahata |
Carrie Innes | Karolina Akinosoglou | Shivraj Mohanrao Yabaji |
Carrie Mae Long | Karsten Becker | Shkryl Yury |
Catherine Inizan | Katarzyna Garbacz | Shokrollah Elahi |
Catherine Jia-Yun Tsai | Katarzyna Mazur-Melewska | Shuai Zhang |
Catherine Orla Morrissey | Katerina Tsilipounidaki | Sicelo Beauty Dlamini |
Cecilia Sgadari | Kenneth Liegner | Silvana Maria Duarte Belo |
Ceferino M. López Sández | Kenta Teruya | Silvia Sauleda |
Cesar Augusto Roque-Borda | Kentaro Kato | Simon Horslen |
Chairul Irawan | Kerry Bartie | Simon Peter Musinguzi |
Chaoqun Yao | Kerstin Wernike | Simone Ortiz Moura Fideles |
Charles C. Dai | Kin Kui Lai | Simone Simionatto |
Chelea Matchawe | Kiran Avula | Simonetta D'Ercole |
Chen Zhang | Kirsten Nielsen | Sisko Tauriainen |
Cheng Chang | Kishor Hadkhale | Smriti Aryal A C |
Chengwu Zou | Kishore Vaddadi | Smriti Shringi |
Christian Hidalgo | Klaus H. Hoffmann | Sona Jain |
Christian Tanislav | Konrad Fischer | Sonia Navas-Martin |
Christiane Stehmann | Konrad Wojnarowski | Sonia Zúñiga |
Chrysoula Perdikogianni | Konstantin V. Moiseenko | Soniya Abraham |
Chukwunonso Onyilagha | Konstantinos Papageorgiou | Sorin Lucian Bolintineanu |
Chun Gao | Konstantinos Protopapas | Sorin Morariu |
Chun-Ren Wang | Kouacou Konan | Soumya Moonjely |
Cideli Coelho | Krzysztof Korzeniewski | Srinivasan Sathiyaraj |
Cinzia Auriti | Kunihiko Umekita | Stamatoula Tsikrika |
Claudia Jassica Gonçalves Moreno | Kursat Altay | Stepan Toshchakov |
Claudio Caprari | Larisa Anghel | Stephanie Yerkovich |
Claudio Slamovits | Laura Conde-Ferráez | Stephen P. Kidd |
Claudiu C. Popescu | Laura Infanti | Stephen Raverty |
Constantin Cerbu | Laura Sanna | Stjepan Krčmar |
Constanza Feliziani | Laurentine Sumo | Stoyanka Atanasova Nikolova |
Coralia Bleotu | Lei Zhang | Stuart Lichtenberg |
Corduneanu Alexandra | Lekhnath Kafle | Styliani Sarrou |
Corina Pascu | Leonardo Eurípedes de Andrade e Silva | Subhashree Nayak |
Corneliu Ovidiu Vrancianu | Leonor Natividad Camacho Sillero | Sujeet Kumar |
Cristian Trambitas | Letizia Angiolella | Sunghyun Yoon |
Cristin Coman | Ling-Wen Ding | Supreet Khanal |
Cristina Galvan | Liria Hiromi Okuda | Supriyo Ray |
Cristina Mary Orikaza | Lisa Kathleen Ryan | Surajit Basak |
Cristina Sobacchi | Long Sun | Susan Cork |
Dan-Alexandru Toc | Lora Simeonova | Susana Alarico |
Daniel Hernandez-Patlan | Lorenzo Bertolino | Suzana Vidakovic Knezevic |
Daniel Moura de Aguiar | Lorenzo Domenis | Suzanne McDermott |
Daniel Noyola | Lorina Badger-Emeka | Sveinung Wergeland Sorbye |
Daniela Bencardino | Lubomira Nikolaeva-Glomb | Svetoslav Todorov |
Daniela Vrinceanu | Lucas Sousa Magalhães | Swastik Phulera |
Daniele Corsaro | Luciana-Catalina Panait | Syed Nasir Abbas Bukhari |
Danijela Miljanovic | Lüder Wiebusch | Taghreed Hafiz |
Danilo Boskovic | Luis Adrián De Jesús González | Taif Shah |
Danilo Ciccone MIguel | Luís Cardoso | Taís Fukuta Cruz |
Daqiang Wu | Luis Larrea | Takahiko Tamura |
Daria Lebedeva | Luis Mario Romero | Takahiro Sanada |
Dariusz Kokoszyński | Luis Sánchez Vargas | Takanori So |
David Johane Machate | Luiz Claudio Miletti | Talha Umar |
David Pires | Łukasz Świątek | Tamanash Bhattacharya |
Davy Martin | Lunda Shen | Tanel Punga |
Dayane Moraes | Lyda Raquel Castro | Tanya Ivanova Topouzova-Hristova |
Deividas Valiunas | Lyuba Dineva Miteva | Tao Wang |
Deji Abiodun Ekunseitan | Ma. Cristina Romero-Rodríguez | Taro Urase |
Denis Kolbasov | Maciej Gliniak | Tatiana Arefieva |
Denis Pierard | Madalina Preda | Tatiana V. Rakitina |
Dhruv Nitinkumar Desai | Madubuike Anyanwu | Tatjana Vilibic-Cavlek |
Diana Sofia Paiva | Mahmoud AbouLaila | Tatsufumi Nakamura |
Dianjun Cao | Mahmoud Kandeel | Tavan Janvilisri |
Dimitra Toubanaki | Mai M. El-Daly | Ted Hackstadt |
Dimitrios Kanelis | Maira Napoleoni | Teresa Letra Mateus |
Dimitris Dimzas | Majed Odeh | Tesfaye Gelanew |
Dimosthenis Chochlakis | Manal Ali Elzoheiry | Thang Truong |
Dimosthenis Kizis | Manish Kumar | ThankGod E. Onyiche |
Dirceu Guilherme de Souza Ramos | Manmeet Singh | Theodoros Varzakas |
Dirlei Nico | Manu Anantpadma | Theofilos Papadopoulos |
Diwakar Guragain | Manuel J. Rodríguez-Ortega | Thomas Proft |
Dmitry Gryadunov | Marc Vasse | Thomas Wilkes |
Dominik Łagowski | Marcell Crispim | Thorsten Kuczius |
Dominika Zając | Marcelo Enrique Oliva | Thotsapol Thomrongsuwannakij |
Donato Boscia | Marcelo Gómez | Tiago Souza Salles |
Dong Chan Moon | Márcia Dinis | Tian Luo |
Dong Keon Yon | Marco Alexandre Guerreiro | Tim Mahony |
Dongbo Jiang | Marco Caporale | Timothy Erickson |
Dorota Dwużnik-Szarek | Marco Fiore | Tomasz M. Karpinski |
Dorota Formanowicz | Marek Walczak | Toni Poole |
Dubraska Diaz-Campos | Margarita Terentjeva | Trim Lajqi |
Duygu Sari-Ak | Maria Belen Novoa | Trudy G. Morrison |
Ebubekir Yüksel | Maria de Lurdes Enes Dapkevicius | Truls Bjerklund-Johansen |
Edson Roberto da Silva | Maria Elsa Gambuzza | Tuba Çiğdem Oğuzoğlu |
Eduardo Alvarez Duarte | Maria Gaudino | Tu-Hsuan Chang |
Egor Plotnikov | Maria Golikova | Ulises Hernández |
Eiji Arakawa | María Guadalupe Frías-De-León | Unnati Patel |
Elena Shipitsyna | Maria Joanna Doligalska | Urszula Nawrot |
Eleni Patsoula | Maria João Gargaté | Valentina Virginia Ebani |
Elenko Popov | Maria José Borrego | Valeria Allizond |
Elham Kazemirad | Maria Kantzanou | Valeria Ghisetti |
Elias Papadopoulos | Maria Lopez | Valéria Lima Carvalho |
Eliseo Albert | Maria Luísa Lobo | Vasia Mavrogianni |
Elliot Androphy | Maria Pia Ferraz | Vasileios Sevastianos |
Elliott Chiu | Maria Teresa Manfredi | Vasiliy V. Pavlichenko |
Elsayed Eldeeb Mehana | Mariam Junaid Dar | Vassilis Skampardonis |
Elsayed Nabil Elalfy | Marija Vukoja | Vasudevan Gowthaman |
Eman G. Youssef | Marijana Stojanović | Vera A. Alferova |
Eman Khalifa | Marina Spinu | Vera Sadykova |
Emmanouil I. Kapetanakis | Marinda Mortlock | Vera V. Morozova |
Emmanuel Balogun | Mario Alberto Ynga Durand | Veysel Soydal Ataseven |
Engin Berber | Mario Cruciani | Vicente Giner-Galvañ |
Érica S. Martins-Duarte | Márió Gajdács | Victor Alekseev |
Erika Skrodeniene | Màrius V. Fuentes | Victor Lizana Martin |
Erzsébet Sándor | Mariusz Piotrowski | Victor Midlej |
Estelle Menu | Mark F. Wiser | Vijay Nema |
Estevam Guilherme Lux Hoppe | Mark Robin Armstrong | Vikas Kumar Somani |
Eugenia Carrillo | Marta Sochocka | Viktor Jurkovich |
Eugenia Silva-Herzog | Martina Karasová | Vincenzo Romano Spica |
Everardo López-Romero | Martina Torricelli | Viorel Herman |
Evgenija Dmitrieva | Martine Wallon | Virginia Perdomo |
Fabiano Vieira Vilhena | Marwan Osman | Vishwanatha Reddy |
Fabio Castagna | Masaaki Miyazawa | Viviana Parreño |
Fabio Muniz de Oliveira | Masamitsu Hyodo | Vlad Sever Neculicioiu |
Fabiola Miranda-Sanchez | Masayuki Nagasawa | Vladimir Gostev |
Fahad Al-Asmari | Masood Khan | Vladimir Savic |
Faizan Ahmed | Matias Ferrán Escobedo | Volker Krömker |
Fanfan Zhang | Matteo Guidotti | Wafaa Abd El-Ghany |
Fanzhi Kong | Matteo Riccò | Waleed Seif Eldin Mohamed |
Fatemeh Ghaffarifar | Matthew W. Schmerer | Wang Caiyun |
Fauzy Nasher | Matthias Schweizer | Weiwei Wang |
Fayna Diaz-San Segundo | Mau-Ern Poh | Wenbo Yu |
Fei Yu | Mauricio Comas-Garcia | Wenhan Guo |
Felipe Bonfim Freitas | Maxim Khasnatinov | Wenliang Li |
Felipe Masiero Salvarani | Mazen Saleh | Wentao Li |
Ferenc Orosz | Md. Abdus Sobur | Wenxue Lin |
Fernanda Morcatti Coura | Md. Arif Khan | Wesley Lyeverton Correia Ribeiro |
Fernando Cardona | Md. Mahidul Islam Masum | Wilfried Haas |
Fernando Martín Guerra-Infante | Md. Tanvir Rahman | William Schwan |
Fernando P. Monroy | Megan Halbrook | Wilson Mandala |
Flor H. Pujol | Megan Spurgeon | Wolfgang Schweigkofler |
Florencia Cancela | Melissa Caimano | Xavier Gallart-Palau |
Florentina Daraban Bocaneti | Mhairi Morris | Xiangfei Li |
Francesca Grippi | Michael Amoa-Bosompem | Xiangning Chen |
Francesca Pedonese | Michael Eisenhut | Xian-Zhi Li |
Francesca Piras | Michael G. Weller | Xiaohui Ju |
Francisco Javier Vázquez-Armenta | Michele Della Bartola | Xiaoyong Zhang |
Francisco José Barbas Rodrigues | Michelle Zappas | Xiaoyu Wang |
Francisco Neptalí Morales-Serna | Miguel Angel Lopez Gonzalez | Xin Yang |
Francisco Ponce-Gordo | Mihaela Kavran | Xinming Tang |
Franjo Martinković | Mikaeel Young | Xinping Wang |
Frank Jenkins | Milan Kolar | Xubo Zhao |
Frank Stubenrauch | Miloš Vučićević | Xue Mi |
Fred Santos | Miłosz Tkaczyk | Xuehong Wu |
Frederico Omar Gleber-Netto | Ming-Feng Li | Yan Corrêa Rodrigues |
Frédérique Pasquali | Minu Chaudhuri | Yanhua Li |
Fundação Oswaldo Cruz Fiocruz | Miroslav Pohanka | Yasser Helmy Mohamed |
Gabriel Augusto Marques Rossi | Miroslawa Dabert | Ye Tian |
Gabriela Ciavoi | Mohamed Ibrahem Elhawy | Yiqun Deng |
Gabriela Egly Feresin | Mohamed Salah Abbassi | Yong Zhang |
Gabriela Goujgoulova | Mohamed Taha Yassin | Yonggang Pei |
Gabriele Messina | Mohammad Mohsenzadeh | Yongjun Sui |
Ganeshkumar Arumugam | Mohammad Sultan Khuroo | Yuanlong Wu |
Gareth McVicker | Mohammad Zubair | Yun Ji |
Gaurav Joshi | Mohammed El Houadfi | Yunfeng Liu |
Gebremeskel Mamu Werid | Mohsan Ullah | Yunliang Zhang |
George Broukhanski | Moises Leon Juarez | Yunus Emre Beyhan |
Georges Maestroni | Monica Embers | Yuri Chaves Martins |
Geovane Dias Lopes | Monica Stufano | Yutang Li |
Gerardo Alberto Ramírez Rico | Monique F. Stins | Yuying Liang |
Gerardo Ferrara | Motoshi Tajima | Zameer Shervani |
Gergana Zahmanova | Muhammad Imran | Zemfira Karamysheva |
Giancarlo Cuadra | Muhammad Mohsin | Zhenbo Xu |
Gianmarco Ferrara | Muhammad Nawaz | Zhenxing Tang |
Gilberto Gonzalez-Parra | Muhammed Duman | Zhi Geng |
Giovanni Nigro | Münir Aktaş | Zhi-Ping Liu |
Giuseppe Bertoni | Mustafa Al-Sarraf | Zhiwei Yang |
Gongguan Liu | Myung Goo Lee | Žiga Laznik |
Gowtham Subramanian | Naazneen Moolla | Zi-Guo Yuan |
Graciela Castro-Escarpulli | Nadeem Ullah | Zorana Katanic |
Graham Burgess | Nagehan Desen Köycü | |
Graham Mitchell | Nagendraprabhu Ponnuraj |
24 January 2025
World Leprosy Day 2025—Unite. Act. Eliminate.

World Leprosy Day is a global awareness initiative aimed at shedding light on the ongoing challenges posed by leprosy, a curable disease that still affects thousands annually. This day also emphasizes the collective responsibility to eliminate stigma, promote dignity, and ensure equitable access to healthcare for individuals and communities impacted by leprosy. It serves as a reminder of the importance of early detection, effective treatment, and global cooperation in addressing this neglected tropical disease.
In recognition of World Leprosy Day 2025, we invite you to explore selected articles, Special Issues, and journals such as Pathogens, Microbiology Research, Diseases, Healthcare and Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease. By fostering collaboration and sharing knowledge, we aim to inspire positive action and contribute to a future where leprosy is no longer a public health concern, and all individuals affected by it can live with dignity and acceptance.
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“The Safety, Acceptability, and Feasibility of Single-Dose Rifampicin as Post-Exposure Chemoprophylaxis for Contacts of Leprosy Patients in Togo: A Mixed-Method Sequential Explanatory Study”
by Akila Wimima Bakoubayi, Falapalaki Haliba, Wendpouiré Ida C. Zida-Compaore, P’tanam P’kontème Bando, Yao Rodion Konu, Abissouwèssim Egbare Tchade, Kodjo Akpadja, Kamevor Alaglo, Maweke Tchalim, P’niwè Patchali et al.
Trop. Med. Infect. Dis. 2024, 9(11), 276; https://doi.org/10.3390/tropicalmed9110276
“Genomic and Phenotypic Variations Among Thai-53 and Mycobacterium leprae Clinical Isolates: Implications for Leprosy Pathogenesis and Research”
by Tiago Araujo Gomes, Tatiana Pereira da Silva, Edson Machado, Sidra Ezidio Gonçalves Vasconcelos, Bruno Siqueira Mietto, Daniela Ferreira de Faria Bertoluci, Patricia Sammarco Rosa, Roberta Olmo Pinheiro, Philip Noel Suffys, Letícia Miranda Santos Lery et al.
Pathogens 2024, 13(11), 986; https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens13110986
“Human Skin as an Ex Vivo Model for Maintaining Mycobacterium leprae and Leprosy Studies”
by Natália Aparecida de Paula, Marcel Nani Leite, Daniele Ferreira de Faria Bertoluci, Cleverson Teixeira Soares, Patrícia Sammarco Rosa and Marco Andrey Cipriani Frade
Trop. Med. Infect. Dis. 2024, 9(6), 135; https://doi.org/10.3390/tropicalmed9060135
“Training and Active Case Detection to Prevent Leprosy: Effect on Knowledge, Attitude and Skills of Health Workers on Early Diagnosis of Leprosy in a Leprosy Hotspot District in Ethiopia”
by Ephrem Mamo, Dareskedar Tsehay, Seid Hassen, Solomon Getahun, Addis Mengiste, Beletshachew Tadesse, Tesfaye Tadesse, Mengestu Legesse and Kidist Bobosha
Trop. Med. Infect. Dis. 2024, 9(3), 51; https://doi.org/10.3390/tropicalmed9030051
“Self-Care Ability and Life Quality of Cured Leprosy Patients: The Mediating Effects of Social Support”
by Li Xu, Guangjie Jin, Xiang Li, Yuting Shao,Yunhui Li and Lianhua Zhang
Healthcare 2023, 11(23), 3059; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11233059
“Immunohistochemical Characterization of M1, M2, and M4 Macrophages in Leprosy Skin Lesions”
by Tatiane Costa Quaresma, Lívia de Aguiar Valentim, Jorge Rodrigues de Sousa, Tinara Leila de Souza Aarão, Hellen Thais Fuzii, Maria Irma Seixas Duarte, Juarez de Souza and Juarez Antônio Simões Quaresma
Pathogens 2023, 12(10), 1225; https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens12101225
“Potassium-Incorporated Titanium Oxide Nanoparticles Modulate Human Dendritic Cell Immune Response to Mycobacterium leprae”
by Sam Warren, So Yoon Lee, Jose Barraga, Piya Kositangool, Hatsuko Yoshikubo and Jorge Cervantes
Microbiol. Res. 2023, 14(2), 787-797; https://doi.org/10.3390/microbiolres14020055
“Meaningful Engagement of Persons Affected by Leprosy in Research: An Exploration of Its Interpretation, Barriers, and Opportunities”
by Laura de Groot, Anna T. van ‘t Noordende, Mathias Duck, Joshua Oraga, Sarju Sing Rai, Ruth M. H. Peters and Nienke Veldhuijzen
Trop. Med. Infect. Dis. 2023, 8(1), 52; https://doi.org/10.3390/tropicalmed8010052
21 January 2025
MDPI’s Newly Launched Journals in December 2024
Nine new journals covering multiple subjects launched their inaugural issues in December 2024. We are excited to be able to share with you the newest research rooted in the value of open access.
We would like to express our deepest appreciation to all of the Editorial Board Members, and each journal will ensure its high-quality output by using excellent editorial and rigorous peer-review processes, to ensure that the articles achieve high impact and visibility.
Please feel free to browse and discover more about the new journals below.
Journal | Founding Editor-in-Chief | Journal Topics (Selected) |
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Prof. Dr. Zhaoyang Dong |
energy storage technologies; energy storage system management; energy storage applications; strategies in renewable energy generation grid integration; distributed storage systems; economics and markets for energy storage View journal scope | Submit an article |
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Prof. Dr. Yang-Hui He 1. London Institute for Mathematical Sciences, Royal Institution, UK 2. University of Oxford, UK Editorial | View inaugural issue |
Euclidean geometry; differential geometry; algebraic geometry; complex geometry; discrete geometry; computational geometry; geometric group theory; convex geometry View journal scope | Submit an article |
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Dr. Michel Planat Université de Franche-Comté, France Editorial | View inaugural issue |
differential topology; algebraic topology; manifold topology; homology theory; low-dimensional topology; fuzzy sets View journal scope | Submit an article |
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Prof. Dr. Rashid Al Abri 1. Sultan Qaboos University, Oman 2. Oman Medical Association, Oman Editorial | View inaugural issue |
clinical practices as well as research and innovation in medical education, risk management in healthcare, and patient safety View journal scope | Submit an article |
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Prof. Dr. Ecevit Bilgili* New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA *Prof. Dr. Ecevit Bilgili passed away before the completion of the inaugural issue. His dedication and vision for JPBI will always be remembered and serve as a guiding inspiration. Editorial | View inaugural issue |
early drug discovery and development; product characterization and pre-clinical testing; drug delivery systems and drug design; active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) production View journal scope | Submit an article |
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Dr. Weiyong Liu Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China Editorial | View inaugural issue |
theories, methodologies, technologies, and applications in the fields of laboratory medicine and clinical chemistry View journal scope | Submit an article |
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Prof. Dr. Manuel Pedro Rodríguez Bolívar University of Granada, Spain Editorial | View inaugural issue |
scientometrics; informetrics; bibliometrics; altmetrics; webometrics; research evaluation View journal scope | Submit an article |
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Prof. Dr. Fei Fan Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China Editorial | View inaugural issue |
regional growth theory and methods; regional system modeling and optimization; regional development policy; regional spatial evolution; environmental policy and instrument choice View journal scope | Submit an article |
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Dr. Kevin Cianfaglione Université Catholique de Lille, France Editorial | View inaugural issue |
wild species and their habitats; wild environments and biodiversity; natural environment management; wild land preservation View journal scope | Submit an article |
We wish to thank everyone who has supported the development of open access publishing. You are welcome to send an application here, or contact the New Journal Committee (newjournal-committee@mdpi.com) if you would like to create more new journals.