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Feature Papers—Multidisciplinary Sciences 2026

A special issue of Sci (ISSN 2413-4155).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 1405

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Prof. Dr. Claus Jacob

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Interests: bioorganic chemistry; catalytic sensor/effector agents; epistemology; intracellular diagnostics; nanotechnology; natural products; reactive sulfur and selenium species; redox regulation via the cellular thiolstat
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Dr. Muhammad Jawad Nasim

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Division of Bioorganic Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Saarland University, D-66123 Saarbruecken, Germany
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleague,

We are pleased to announce the upcoming edition of the annual Feature Papers—Multidisciplinary Sciences 2026 collection in Sci (MDPI). Building on the success of previous editions, this Special Issue aims to highlight high-quality, forward-looking research that bridges disciplines and addresses complex scientific challenges at the interfaces of natural, applied, and social sciences.

As a truly multidisciplinary journal, Sci provides a platform for innovative research with relevance beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries. In line with the journal’s updated aims and scope, this Special Issue particularly welcomes contributions that demonstrate integrative thinking and offer insights with potential environmental, technological, or societal impact.

We cordially invite leading researchers and emerging voices alike to contribute Feature Papers that showcase original research, authoritative reviews, or visionary perspectives on interdisciplinary problem-solving. Selected papers will collectively provide an annual snapshot of cutting-edge developments across the diverse fields represented in Sci.

Submitted manuscripts will benefit from rapid visibility and dissemination. Accepted Feature Papers will be highlighted within the Special Issue and, following its closure, selected contributions will be published in a dedicated edited volume, further extending the reach and longevity of your work.

We warmly encourage you to contribute to this Special Issue and help shape the 2026 collection of multidisciplinary Feature Papers in Sci.

Previous editions: 2020 Edition; 2021 Edition; 2022 Edition; 2023 Edition; 2024 Edition; 2025 Edition.

We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions.

Prof. Dr. Claus Jacob
Dr. Muhammad Jawad Nasim
Guest Editors

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  • life and physical sciences
  • clinical medicine
  • sports sciences
  • material sciences
  • computer sciences and mathematics
  • environmental and earth sciences
  • engineering
  • chemistry

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Microscopic Cross-Sectional Comparison of Fine-Paste Earthenware from a Production Center and a Consumption Site in Maritime Southeast Asia
by Yuttanun Pansong, Chitnarong Sirisathitkul, Natdanai Saipan, Chiraphon Sutham, Pongsakorn Wattanasit, Wannasan Noonsuk and Kaoru Ueda
Sci 2026, 8(6), 140; https://doi.org/10.3390/sci8060140 - 19 Jun 2026
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Fine-paste earthenware held symbolic significance in Hindu and Buddhist rituals and domestic use in Southeast Asia. Despite the influx of Chinese glazed ceramics from the ninth century onward, these locally produced vessels continued to circulate widely until the fourteenth century along maritime trade [...] Read more.
Fine-paste earthenware held symbolic significance in Hindu and Buddhist rituals and domestic use in Southeast Asia. Despite the influx of Chinese glazed ceramics from the ninth century onward, these locally produced vessels continued to circulate widely until the fourteenth century along maritime trade routes extending from northern Sumatra and Java to the southern Philippines and the Thai–Malay Peninsula. Integrated petrographic, Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM), and Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) analyses were employed to compare fine-paste earthenware from the Kok Moh production center in Songkhla Province, Thailand, and the Kota Cina consumption site in northern Sumatra, Indonesia. Petrographic observations indicate broadly similar mineralogical compositions in samples from both sites, consistent with the use of kaolin-rich clay materials. FESEM reveals that Kok Moh samples exhibit relatively dense and homogeneous microstructures with more continuous matrices, whereas Kota Cina specimens display coarser textures, more distinct mineral inclusions, and less consolidated matrices. EDS elemental mapping further demonstrates a more uniform distribution of major elements in the Kok Moh samples. Although both groups share broadly similar silica–alumina compositions, the observed microstructural differences suggest variations in clay preparation and firing practices rather than major differences in raw material selection. Comparison with published data from Nakhon Si Thammarat supports an association with kaolin-rich clay resources in southern Thailand. In contrast, the examined ceramics differ from fine-paste wares reported from northeastern Thailand, Myanmar, and India. These findings suggest that maritime Southeast Asian fine-paste ware developed as a localized technological tradition shaped by regional resources, production practices, and maritime exchange networks. Full article
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Influence of Solvent and Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction on the UV Spectral Profiles of Extracts from Agro-Waste
by Teodora Lukavski, Iva Šarčević and Marina Vukoje Bezjak
Sci 2026, 8(5), 96; https://doi.org/10.3390/sci8050096 - 27 Apr 2026
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This study investigates the influence of extraction method and solvent on the UV spectral characteristics of extracts obtained from selected agro-industrial waste materials. Conventional maceration and ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) were applied using distilled water and 70% (v/v) ethanol as [...] Read more.
This study investigates the influence of extraction method and solvent on the UV spectral characteristics of extracts obtained from selected agro-industrial waste materials. Conventional maceration and ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) were applied using distilled water and 70% (v/v) ethanol as solvents. The analyzed materials included spent coffee grounds, orange peel, rosehip, milk thistle, eucalyptus leaves, and chili pepper. UV spectrophotometric analysis (190–400 nm) was used to compare the absorption profiles of the obtained extracts and to evaluate the effect of extraction conditions on spectral features. The results showed that both solvent type and extraction technique significantly influenced the intensity and shape of the absorption spectra. Ethanol generally resulted in higher absorbance values and more defined spectral features in the 250–350 nm region, while aqueous extracts exhibited stronger absorption in the lower UV range. Overall, UV spectroscopy proved to be a rapid and effective screening tool for evaluating extraction performance and comparing spectral characteristics of complex plant extracts, supporting the valorization of agro-industrial waste. Total phenolic content (TPC) was additionally determined to support the evaluation of extraction efficiency. Full article
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