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4 July 2025
MDPI’s Newly Launched Journals in June 2025
Six new journals covering a range of subjects launched their inaugural issues in June 2025. We are excited to be able to share with you the newest research rooted in the value of open access. We are pleased to present the latest research and to make it accessible to all.
We extend our sincere thanks to all the Editorial Board Members for their commitment and expertise. Each journal is dedicated to upholding strong editorial standards through a thorough peer review process, ensuring impactful open access scholarship.
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. Chang-Pu Sun, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Beijing, China; Computational Science Research Center, China Editorial | View inaugural issue |
quantum information and phenomena; condensed matter physics and statistical physics; atomic, molecular, and optical physics; computational physics and mathematical methods View journal scope | Submit an article |
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Prof. Dr. Hualiang Lin, Sun Yat-sen University, China; Prof. Dr. Jose L. Domingo, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Spain Editorial | View inaugural issue |
green and organic food; green infrastructures; green exercise; environmental impact of the healthcare sector; effects of climate change on human health | View journal scope | Submit an article |
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Prof. Dr. Francesco Veglio, University of L’Aquila, Italy Editorial | View inaugural issue |
ultra-pure substances; water purification; air purification; gas purification; inorganic chemical purification; purification technologies View journal scope | Submit an article |
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Prof. Dr. Junxing Zheng, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China Editorial | View inaugural issue |
computer-aided design and engineering; artificial intelligence and machine learning; building information modeling (BIM) and digital twins; robotics and automation in construction; smart sensors and Internet of Things (IoT); intelligent control systems and facilities management View journal scope | Submit an article |
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Prof. Dr. Assunta Di Vaio, University of Naples Parthenope, Italy Editorial | View inaugural issue |
sustainability, managerial, and biodiversity accounting; carbon management accounting; corporate social responsibility; artificial intelligence and disclosure View journal scope | Submit an article |
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Prof. Dr. Changjun Liu, Sichuan University, China Editorial | View inaugural issue |
bioeffects of electromagnetic waves; electromagnetic science and engineering; microwave, millimeter-wave, and terahertz technologies; metamaterials and metasurfaces; communication, sensing, and networks; energy, power, and sustainable applications; quantum and emerging technologies; artificial intelligence and advanced fabrication View journal scope | Submit an article |
2 July 2025
MDPI INSIGHTS: The CEO's Letter #24 - 2024 Impact Factor & CiteScore, MDPI Summits France & USA, Tu Youyou Award

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
MDPI’s 2024 Impact Factor Highlights
For those of our readers who are new to academic publishing, you may have heard some news in June around the Impact Factor release. Every year, typically in June, Clarivate releases its annual Journal Citation Reports (JCR), which include Journal Impact Factors (JIF). This metric is widely used in academic publishing to reflect the average number of citations received by recent articles in each journal.
While Impact Factor is just one of many indicators of journal influence, it remains a major milestone for authors, editors, and publishers. It’s used to assess journal visibility, researcher recognition, and scholarly reach. Throughout our international meetings and events, it’s clear that the Impact Factor is something many of our authors and editorial board members care about, as it can influence where they choose to submit an article and the funding they receive for their research.
“These results reflect the trust that the scholarly community places in MDPI”
MDPI’s 2024 Impact Factor Highlights
- 298 MDPI journals received a Journal Impact Factor.
- 60 journals earned their first-ever Impact Factor
- To put this in perspective: MDPI’s 60 new journal acceptances into the Web of Science was the second highest number of any publisher in 2024, behind Elsevier and ahead of Springer Nature. Our 87% acceptance rate for journals submitted to Web of Science shows the strength of our editorial process and our proven ability to develop journals aligned with Clarivate’s 24 evaluation criteria.
- Notably, Textiles, Mathematics, International Journal of Neonatal Screening, Smart Cities, Systems, and Pharmaceutics ranked in the top 10% in their respective categories, highlighting their growing influence and prestige within their academic fields. This shows that high-quality indexing goes beyond visibility; it upholds credibility and trust.
- 193 MDPI journals are now ranked in the top 50% (Q1/Q2) of their subject categories.
- What does this mean, and why is it important? Journals are ranked by quartiles within their field, based on their Impact Factor. Q1 represents the top 25% of journals in their category, Q2 the next 25%, and so on. Being in Q1 or Q2 shows that a journal is performing well relative to other journals in its category. Authors and institutions often look at quartile rankings when choosing where to publish – it’s an important indicator of visibility and recognition, within its respective category.
- 116 of our previously ranked journals increased their Impact Factor.
- 14 MDPI journals achieved an Impact Factor of 5.0 or higher, suggesting a high degree of influence and visibility.
These results reflect our staff's hard work: from our editorial and production teams to our indexing, communications, and data teams, and beyond. This also reflects the trust that the scholarly community places in MDPI, reinforcing the message that when researchers publish with MDPI, they publish with impact.
Open Access with Impact
As the leading fully open access publisher, our journals have received a total of 18.4 million citations in the Web of Science by the end of 2024, reflecting the growing reach and engagement of research published with MDPI. We are committed to making scientific research freely accessible to everyone, everywhere. With the support of more than 4.2 million contributing authors, we’re proud to support the global shift toward open access.
Further Reading
If you’d like to better understand how journals get indexed and why Impact Factors matter, please read this recent interview with Dr. Constanze Schelhorn (Head of Indexing). It gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the role our indexing team plays in supporting journal indexing and visibility.
You can also read our official news announcement shared last week: MDPI Journals in the 2024 Journal Citation Reports.
Thank you to everyone, from our authors and reviewers to our editors and internal teams, who contributed to the progress of our journal indexing in 2024. We’re continuing to build journals that are recognized and trusted across disciplines.
Impactful Research
MDPI Journals See Continued Growth in 2024 CiteScore Results
Continuing our indexing updates, I’m pleased to share that MDPI has achieved strong results in the latest CiteScore metrics, released on 5 June by Scopus. These results reflect the collective efforts of our editors, reviewers, authors, and internal teams, with their dedication to quality and visibility in scientific publishing. You can read the full announcement here.
2024 Highlights:
- 322 MDPI journals received a CiteScore (up from 274 last year).
- 283 journals (88%) are ranked in Q1 or Q2 of their subject categories.
- 237 journals (85%) saw an increase in their CiteScore compared to last year.
- 48 journals received a CiteScore for the first time.
- 39 journals are now placed in the top 10% of their subject areas.
“This growth highlights our commitment to supporting open, trusted science”
What is CiteScore and how is it measured?
CiteScore metrics are developed by Elsevier as an alternative to the Impact Factor. They measure the citation impact of journals and can be accessed freely on Scopus. The metric represents the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in a journal. If you’re interested in learning more about citation metrics and how we use them, check out this blog post.
Why is this important?
These results show the growing recognition for, and impact of, MDPI journals across disciplines. CiteScore rankings help researchers, institutions, and funders assess where high-quality work is being published. This growth improves our journals’ positioning in the publishing landscape and highlights our commitment to supporting open, trusted science.
Inside MDPI
Highlights from the MDPI USA Summit in Boston (5–6 June)
With several Summits already behind us, I think this is a good time to reflect on the purpose of these Summits.
Why do we organize MDPI Summits?
These one-and-a-half-day, invite-only gatherings are designed to improve our relationships with Chief Editors who lead our journals and are respected voices in their fields. The Summits aim to:
- Share MDPI’s values, achievements, editorial practices, and local market collaborations.
- Collect feedback on MDPI operations and journal practices.
- Empower Chief Editors to confidently represent MDPI beyond the Summit.
While Chief Editors know their journals well, these events help them better understand MDPI. We want them to be ambassadors for our brand. The aim is for them to walk away informed, engaged, and equipped to share positively about MDPI.
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About the Boston Summit
Held on 5–6 June, our first USA Summit gathered over 25 Chief Editors to learn more about MDPI’s activities and collaborations in the USA. The program included presentations, Q&A, and a panel discussion.
Agenda Highlights:
Moderated by Summer Huggard (Operations Manager [Toronto], MDPI), the program featured:
- MDPI Overview and USA Collaboration – Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI)
- AI in Publishing and MDPI's Actions – Feichi Lu (Junior Data Scientist, MDPI)
- MDPI Editorial Process and Research Integrity – Dr. Giulia Stefenelli (Scientific Communications Lead, MDPI)
- Panel Discussion – Stefan, Feichi, Giulia, Claudia
- Society Partnerships – Dr. Clàudia Aunós (Society Partnerships Senior Manager, MDPI)
- Voice of the Customer and Closing Remarks – Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI)
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MDPI & the USA: Facts and Figures
- With over 216,000 publications, the USA is MDPI’s second-largest contributor after China.
- In 2024, the USA ranked 2nd in total submissions and 2nd in total MDPI publications, with more than 28,200 publications.
- As of 2020, the cumulative number of authors from the USA until April 2025 was 352,099.
- As at April 2025, there are more than 12,035 active Editorial Board Members (EBMs) from the USA, with 55% having an H-index over 26.
- Among them, 96 serve as Editors-in-Chief (EiC) and 218 as section-Editors-in-Chief (SEiC)
- MDPI has more than 920 Institutional Open Access Program agreements worldwide, with over 130 from the USA.
A special thanks to our Toronto team, and everyone who worked behind the scenes to make this event run smoothly.
Coming Together for Science
Highlights from the MDPI France Summit in Paris (12–13 June)
We completed our first MDPI France Summit in Paris last week, and it was a special event. Attendees were engaged from beginning to end, remaining after hours to network and collaborate.
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Why a France Summit?
We chose to host a France Summit in view of the recent challenges MDPI has faced with the National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS). What we took away from the event is that our authors and editors very much appreciate and enjoy working with us, but we need to address the concerns raised by CNRS, around Article Processing Charges (APCs) and the funding of gold open access publications.
“Our authors and editors very much enjoy working with us”
Some of the claims made in the June 2023 interview with Alain Schuhl, the Deputy CEO for Science at the CNRS, are simply not factual. For example, they state that MDPI’s “average APC charges per article are now around the same as Springer Nature’s.” Here is the relevant passage, reproduced verbatim:
This is not accurate.
A recent preprint analysing APC data from Elsevier, Springer Nature, Wiley, PLOS, MDPI, and Frontiers (2019–2023) shows that MDPI’s average APCs remain significantly lower than those of Springer Nature and several other major publishers.
The MDPI Summits are part of our outreach and communication efforts to address misconceptions and clarify MDPI’s position as one of the most accessible and affordable major gold open access publishers in the world.
Summit Overview
Held on 12–13 June, the France Summit gathered over 20 Chief Editors to learn more about MDPI’s activities and collaborations in France. Many of these editors are influential in their institutions and professional societies. Several also have connections to CNRS, which makes this an important opportunity to clarify how we operate and build trust through open and transparent communication and hopefully turn our editors into informed advocates of MDPI.
Summit Feedback
The feedback has been very positive, with most attendees completing the post-event survey and all rating the experience as Excellent or Good. A few highlights:
- “The whole thing was highly professional and, above all, provided quantified details that will allow us to better answer questions surrounding MDPI.”
- “The summit was an opportunity to meet personally various people directly engaged in the organization and policies of MDPI, which made it possible to clarify some important points concerning publishing with MDPI.”
- “Very well organized! A great opportunity to see all French MDPI partners and editors.”
Program Highlights:
Moderated by Miruna Adelina Nicolcioiu (Senior Conference Producer), the program featured:
- MDPI Overview and France Collaboration – Stefan Tochev (CEO)
- MDPI Editorial Process and Peer-Review Quality – Dr. Marta Colomer (Public Affairs Specialist)
- Institutional Partnerships and Open Access Funding Models – Becky Castellon (Institutional Partnerships Manager)
- AI in Publishing and MDPI's Actions – Daniele Raimondi (Data Scientist)
- Publication Ethics: Global Trends – Diana Cristina Apodaritei (Research Integrity Specialist)
- Closing Remarks – Stefan Tochev
- Panel Discussion – Diana, Becky, Prof. Dr. Patrick Da Cost, and Stefan
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MDPI & France: Facts and Figures
- With over 51,000 publications, France is MDPI's tenth-largest contributor, and fifth largest among EU countries after Italy, Spain, Germany, and Poland.
- As of 2020, the cumulative number of authors from France until April 2025 was 87,592.
- As at April 2025, there are more than 2,800 active Editorial Board Members (EBMs) from France, with 59% having an H-index over 26.
- Among them, 22 serve as Editors-in-Chief (EiC) and 61 as section-Editors-in-Chief (SEiC)
- In 2024, IJMS, JCM, and Molecules were the top three MDPI journals in terms of submissions from French-affiliated authors.
Special thanks to our colleagues from Romanian offices for organizing this successful event.
Closing Thoughts
Richard DiMarchi and Rolf Müller Share the 2024 Tu Youyou Award
As we wrap up this month’s newsletter, I’d like to take a moment to recognize the winners of the 2024 Tu Youyou Award, presented by our journal Molecules. I am pleased to share that the 2024 Tu Youyou Award has been conferred upon Richard DiMarchi and Rolf Müller, in recognition of their significant contributions to natural products chemistry and medicinal chemistry.
I invite you to read the editorial co-authored by the Tu Youyou Award Committee, which highlights the significance of the award and the remarkable impact of the recipients’ research.
A sincere thank-you to the 2024 Award Committee for their dedication and selection process, and congratulations once again to this year’s honourees. Your work exemplifies the kind of research MDPI is proud to support and amplify.
About the Tu Youyou Award For further information about the award and the winners, please visit the Tu Youyou Award website. |
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG
27 June 2025
MDPI Webinar | Exploring the Impact of AI on Academic Research: Applications of AI in the Publishing Industry, 3 July 2025

A message from the webinar Chair:
The release of ChatGPT 3 in late 2022 marked a step change in the impact and use of generative AI in the form of chatbots and other related applications. For better or worse, we all have to learn to live with these powerful and rapidly developing technologies.
In the academic world, the main areas of concern are the impact of AI on teaching and learning, as well as on writing and publishing. The webinar will focus on the latter, offering an overview of the different technologies such as chatbots, large language models, and machine learning. A range of questions will be addressed, including the following:
- What are the ethical considerations for authors using generative AI in their submissions?
- How do AI detection tools work, and how reliable are they in identifying AI-generated content?
- What are the potential risks of relying solely on AI detection tools for manuscript screening?
- How should authors disclose the use of generative AI in their submission?
Date: 3 July 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m. CEST | 1:00 p.m. BST
Join us for the latest MDPI UK webinar as we discuss the current use and misuse of AI in the publishing industry.
Please click here and join our LinkedIn live channel!
Program:
Speakers |
Program and Content |
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Ms. Megan Lucius |
Introducing the webinar topic and each speaker |
1:00–1:10 p.m. |
Ms. Rebekah Paget |
Introduction to AI and MDPI’s guidelines on AI use |
1:10–1:35 p.m. |
Prof. Antony Bryant (Chair) |
Academic Publishing in the age of AI |
1:35–2:05 p.m. |
Prof. Antony Bryant |
Q&A Session |
2:05–2:30 p.m. |
Webinar Chair and Keynote Speaker:
- Prof. Antony Bryant (Chair), Leeds Beckett University, School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing, UK;
- Ms. Rebekah Paget, Journal Relations Specialist for the MDPI open access journals Materials, Alloys, and Optics.
16 June 2025
Publications Webinar | Robust Tools for Fragile Truths: A Versatile Methodology to Monitor Disinformation

This webinar presents a flexible and scalable methodology to monitor disinformation, originally designed for electoral contexts but highly applicable to scientific communication. Developed by the Observatorio Complutense de Desinformación, the framework combines social media monitoring, AI-driven narrative analysis, and content analysis with a dedicated codebook to detect and analyze disinformation across platforms.
This research is the product of the collaboration of more than 20 universities around the world. It is the result of reviewing the existing disinformation models. Emphasizing collaboration between academia, media, and institutions, this webinar offers a practical and versatile tool that can be adapted to different national contexts and that can be used to identify false or misleading scientific claims to support evidence-based public communication.
Date: 23 June 2025 at 4:00 pm CEST | 10:00 am EDT | 10:00 pm CST Asia
Webinar ID: 839 9801 7177
Website: https://sciforum.net/event/Publications-1
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations made with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.
Unable attend? Register anyway and we will let you know when the recording is available to watch online.
Register now for free!
Program:
Speaker/Presentation | Time in CEST | Time in CST Asia |
Adriana Amado Chair Introduction |
4:00–4:10 pm | 10:00 – 10:05 pm |
Catalina Gaete Methodology against Disinformation |
4:10–4:30 pm | 10:05 – 10:30 pm |
Dr. Carmen Fernández AI and Disinformation |
4:30–4:50 pm | 10:30 – 10:50 pm |
Dr. Jorge Gallardo-Camacho Academic Research against Disinformation |
4:50–5:10 pm | 10:50 – 11:10 pm |
Q&A | 5:10–5:25 pm | 11:10 – 11:25 pm |
Closing of Webinar Adriana Amado |
5:25–5:30 pm | 11:25 – 11:30 pm |
- Dr. Adriana Amado (Chair), Communication and Design Faculty, University Camilo José Cela, Spain
- Ms. Catalina Gaete Salgado, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain
- Dr. Carmen Fernández, Universidad de Navarra, Spain
- Dr. Jorge Gallardo-Camacho, Communication and Design Faculty, University Camilo José Cela, Spain.
13 June 2025
Empowering Academic Growth with MDPI Scientific Publishing Workshop with the Medical University of Silesia, Poland, 16 June 2025
MDPI is excited to host a scientific publishing workshop in partnership with the Medical University of Silesia, Poland. This collaboration reflects MDPI’s and the Medical University of Silesia’s shared commitment to academic research and scholarly publishing. The session will provide valuable guidance to students on how to structure and write academic articles, offering essential tools and knowledge to support their publishing journeys. The session will cover topics such as “How to Structure an Article” and “How to Write Academic Articles in English”.
Project Name | Empowering Academic Growth with MDPI—Scientific Publishing Workshop with the Medical University of Silesia |
Date and Time (local Time) | 16 June 2025; 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (CEST) |
Online /Offline | Online |
Venue | Microsoft Teams |
Institution | Medical University of Silesia |
Institution Banner | ![]() |
Speakers | Program and Content | Time (CEST) |
Opening Speech | 10:00–10:05 | |
Mr. Marcin Biedroń | How to Write Academic Articles in English? | 10:05–10:25 |
Q&A Session | 10:25–10:35 | |
Mr. Marcin Biedroń | How to Structure an Article? | 10:35–10:55 |
Q&A Session | 10:55–11:00 | |
Mr. Marcin Biedroń | Submissions to SCIE Journals. | 11:00–11:05 |
Q&A Session | 11:05–11:10 | |
Ms. Monika Mazurek | Why Are Articles Rejected in Peer-Review? The Most Common Reasons and How to Avoid Them. | 11:10–11:40 |
Q&A Session | 11:40–11:45 | |
Ms. Monika Mazurek | How to Respond to Reviewers? | 11:45–12:15 |
Q&A Session | 12:15–12:20 | |
Ms. Monika Mazurek | Introduction to MDPI | 12:20–12:30 |
Q&A Session | 12:30–12:35 | |
Event Wrap-Up | 12:35–13:00 |
Mr. Marcin Biedroń |
Mr. Marcin Biedroń holds an M.Sc. Eng. degree in dietetics from the Faculty of Food Technology and Human Nutrition at the University of Agriculture in Krakow, Poland. He joined MDPI in October 2021 as an Assistant Editor for the Diagnostics journal. Since then, he has progressed through several roles including Section Managing Editor and was appointed Journal Relationship Specialist in 2024. Over the past year, he has contributed to four medical journals, collaborating closely with editors, authors, and reviewers throughout the publication process. He is currently focused on enhancing the journals’ social media presence, coordinating meetings with researchers and editorial boards and representing the publishing house at international conferences across Europe.
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Ms. Monika Mazurek |
Ms. Monika Mazurek holds a master's degree in psychology (clinical psychology and neuroscience) from SWPS University in Warsaw. After starting her Ph.D. at Jagiellonian University, she is pursuing her clinical degree in Psychotherapy at the Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College. She joined MDPI in March 2021 as an Assistant Editor for the journal Brain Sciences and became Section Managing Editor the next year. Since 2022, she has been working as a Journal Relations Specialist for several journals, including Allergies, Endocrines, Advances in Respiratory Medicine and Brain Sciences. She participated in many international congresses dedicated to medical and health sciences.
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13 June 2025
Empowering Academic Growth with MDPI Scientific Publishing Workshop with the Medical University of Silesia, Poland, 17 June 2025
MDPI is excited to host a scientific publishing workshop in partnership with the Medical University of Silesia, Poland. This collaboration reflects MDPI’s and the Medical University of Silesia’s shared commitment to academic research and scholarly publishing. The session will provide valuable guidance to students on how to structure and write academic articles, offering essential tools and knowledge to support their publishing journeys. The session will cover topics such as “How to Structure an Article” and “How to Write Academic Articles in English”.
Project Name |
Empowering Academic Growth with MDPI Scientific Publishing Workshop with the Medical University of Silesia |
Date and Time (local Time) |
17 June 2025; 16:00–19:00 (CEST) |
Online /Offline |
Online |
Venue |
Microsoft Teams |
Institution |
Medical University of Silesia |
Institution Banner |
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Schedule:
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Program and Content |
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Opening Speech |
16:00-16:05 |
Mr. Marcin Biedroń |
How to Write Academic Articles in English? |
16:05-16:25 |
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Q&A Session |
16:25-16:35 |
Mr. Marcin Biedroń |
How to Structure an Article? |
16:35-16:55 |
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Q&A Session |
16:55-17:00 |
Mr. Marcin Biedroń |
Submissions to SCIE Journals. |
17:00-17:05 |
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17:05-17:10 |
Ms. Monika Mazurek |
Why Are Articles Rejected in Peer-Review? The Most Common Reasons and How to Avoid Them. |
17:10-17:40 |
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Q&A Session |
17:40-17:45 |
Ms. Monika Mazurek |
How to Respond to Reviewers? |
17:45-18:15 |
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18:15-18:20 |
Ms. Monika Mazurek |
Introduction to MDPI |
18:20-18:30 |
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18:30-18:35 |
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Event Wrap-Up |
18:35-19:00 |
MDPI Speakers:
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Mr. Marcin Biedroń holds an M.Sc. Eng. degree in dietetics from the Faculty of Food Technology and Human Nutrition at the University of Agriculture in Krakow, Poland. He joined MDPI in October 2021 as an Assistant Editor for the Diagnostics journal. Since then, he has progressed through several roles including Section Managing Editor and was appointed Journal Relationship Specialist in 2024. Over the past year, he has contributed to four medical journals, collaborating closely with editors, authors, and reviewers throughout the publication process. He is currently focused on enhancing the journals’ social media presence, coordinating meetings with researchers and editorial boards and representing the publishing house at international conferences across Europe. |
Ms. Monika Mazurek |
Ms. Monika Mazurek holds a master’s degree in psychology (clinical psychology and neuroscience) from SWPS University in Warsaw. After starting her Ph.D. at Jagiellonian University, she is pursuing her clinical degree in Psychotherapy at the Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College. She joined MDPI in March 2021 as an Assistant Editor for the journal Brain Sciences and became Section Managing Editor the next year. Since 2022, she has been working as a Journal Relations Specialist for several journals, including Allergies, Endocrines, Advances in Respiratory Medicine and Brain Sciences. She participated in many international congresses dedicated to medical and health sciences. |
10 June 2025
Publications Receives an Increased CiteScore of 10.0

We are pleased to share that Publications (ISSN: 2304-6775) has received an increased CiteScore of 10.0 in June 2025. The CiteScore ranks the journal 19 out of 535 titles (Q1) in the “Communication” category and 4 out of 69 titles (Q1) in the “Media Technology” category, an impressive achievement for a journal running in Volume 13.
You can find more statistics on our website.
The current CiteScores 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 Publications and its growing impact in scholarly publication and culture.
4 June 2025
Meet Us at the 4th Sustainable Publishing Forum (SPF 2025), 13–14 November 2025, Barcelona, Spain

We are pleased to welcome you to the 4th Sustainable Publishing Forum (SPF 2025), taking place in the vibrant city of Barcelona. Building on the success of our previous forums, including the 3rd Basel Sustainable Publishing Forum, this year marks an exciting milestone as we launch the event on the international stage. We are delighted to invite you to join us in Barcelona from 13 to 14 November 2025 for this exciting two-day conference.
The past editions brought together participants from various regions to exchange ideas, discuss innovations, and explore collaborative opportunities. With this fourth edition, we aim to expand the reach of our discussions, welcome a truly global audience, and advance our shared goals for the future of sustainable scholarly publishing.
Key sessions
This forum features the following five sessions focused on addressing critical topics in the publishing world:
- Innovations in scholarly publishing: Unveiling transformative technologies and methods redefining the publishing landscape;
- Quality and editorial concepts in scholarly publishing: Enhancing standards and practices to uphold academic integrity and excellence;
- Generative artificial intelligence in scholarly publishing: Exploring the impact of AI tools on authorship, peer review, editorial workflows, and ethical considerations;
- Legal and intellectual property challenges: Addressing the complexities of copyright, ethics, and intellectual property management;
- Scientometrics using open data: Leveraging open data sources to analyze research trends, impact metrics, and evidence-based evaluation of scholarly output.
Additionally, our panel session entitled “Will Gen AI Kill Editorial Publishing?” will convene stakeholders from various sectors of the publishing industry for a roundtable discussion, fostering dialogue on common challenges and pathways to collaboration.
Why attend this event?
- Be inspired by thought-provoking discussions led by experts;
- Discover the latest trends and innovations in sustainable publishing;
- Engage with peers and expand your professional network.
Registration details can be found here.
Important dates:
Early bird deadline: 31 August 2025;
Registration deadline: 10 November 2025.
We look forward to welcoming you to Barcelona for this event, where you will have the chance to share your insights, connect with industry leaders, and help shape the future of our field.
The Topical Advisory Board
Sustainable Publishing Forum (SPF 2025)
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.
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2 June 2025
Empowering Academic Growth with MDPI: A Scientific Publishing Exchange with Łomża Academy, 12 June 2025
MDPI is proud to collaborate with Łomża Academy to host an exclusive Online Scientific Publishing Exchange which will be held on 12 June 2025. This exclusive event presents an excellent opportunity for researchers, academics and students to enhance their knowledge of the academic publishing process.
Participants will gain practical guidance on essential aspects of scholarly publishing, including manuscript preparation, navigating peer review, and best practices for citation.
Key topics:
- Effective structuring of research articles;
- Responding to reviewers’ feedback;
- Common reasons for article rejection;
- Accurate citation and referencing in academic work.
Date: 12 June 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. CEST
Zoom Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CxD29Fb6Q1qDJyo0WRoQ6Q
Schedule:
Speaker |
Program |
Time in CEST |
Ms. Klaudia Kasprowicz |
Opening Remarks |
11:00–11:05 a.m. |
Ms. Klaudia Kasprowicz |
How to build the structure of an article and how to properly create tables and figures? |
11:05–11:35 a.m. |
Ms. Klaudia Kasprowicz |
How to respond to reviewers? |
11:35–12:05 p.m. |
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Q&A Session |
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Ms. Klaudia Kasprowicz |
Why are articles rejected? |
12:10–12:40 p.m. |
Ms. Klaudia Kasprowicz |
Citing references in publications |
12:40–1:10 p.m. |
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Closing of the event and a Q&A Session |
1:10–1:30 p.m. |
MDPI Speaker:
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Ms. Klaudia Kasprowicz joined MDPI in October 2021, working at the Krakow office in Poland. She holds both a master’s and an engineering degree in forestry, specializing in the protection of forest resources, from the University of Agriculture in Krakow. Klaudia began her journey at MDPI as an Assistant Editor for Agronomy and was later promoted to Section Managing Editor. For two years, she has been serving as a Journal Relations Specialist (JRS) for the Horticulturae journal, and, over time, she was assigned to oversee the Agronomy, Arthropoda, Poultry, and Agrochemicals journals in the same role. During her tenure, Klaudia has conducted 171 online meetings with editorial board members, guest editors, and other collaborators, along with 25 in-person meetings held in various countries, including Germany, France, Poland, Romania, China, Greece, the US, and Italy. She has attended ten conferences, earning the Senior Conference Representative Certification, and has also conducted three training sessions for authors in Poland. |