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21 January 2025
Recruiting Early Career Editorial Board Members for Sensors
To further enhance the international influence of Sensors (ISSN: 1424-8220), promote academic exchange among young scientists, and provide the Editorial Board with additional expertise, Sensors invites interested and eligible Early Career researchers to apply for Early Career Editorial Board (ECEB) membership.
A total of 100 Early Career Editorial Board Members will be recruited. Early Career Editorial Board (ECEB) members will hold the position for two years, with the possibility of renewal for a second term.
Application Eligibility:
- Completed their doctorate/Ph.D. degree in the past 10 years (considering exceptions for career interruptions, including medical and family leave);
- Service as the first author of at least five peer-reviewed and published manuscripts;
- Evidence of significant research achievements in the field of sensors;
- Willingness to dedicate their time to the development of the journal with passion and enthusiasm;
- Being active and engaged in their community (e.g., experience presenting at academic conferences or involvement in professional organizations).
Benefits of Becoming an Early Career Editorial Board Member:
- A certificate of appointment as an Early Career Editorial Board Member will be provided;
- The achievements of Early Career Editorial Board Members are publicized on journal media platforms to improve academic visibility;
- An opportunity will be provided to be promoted to Editorial Board Member based on contributions;
- The journal will regularly acknowledge those who participate in the peer-review process on its website;
- Opportunities to participate in or host annual meetings and online seminars organized by the Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board Members are available.
Responsibilities of an Early Career Editorial Board Member:
- Publicizing and promoting the journal at academic conferences and among peers;
- Selecting high-quality articles and preparing bilingual media content for promotion;
- Reviewing at least four manuscripts per year;
- Providing input on any new journal development initiatives;
- Inviting submissions from leading scientists (local and overseas) in their respective research fields.
Applications:
Please fill in the application form here.
Please send the application form and your academic resume to [email protected] with the subject line “Sensors Early Career Editorial Board Application + Name + Institute + Research Expertise”.
Application Deadline: 30 June 2025.
Selection Process and Announcement:
The selection process: initial screening of application materials → selection by the Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board Members → email notification → issuing a certificate of appointment.
The selection will be made within one month of the application deadline, and the results will be announced on the journal website.
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 |
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 ([email protected]) if you would like to create more new journals.
17 January 2025
MDPI Open Science Insights: Academic Publishing Essentials—Hosted by Nanyang Technological University, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 12 February 2025, Singapore
MDPI is thrilled to collaborate with the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Nanyang Technological University to deliver an insightful workshop titled—Academic Publishing Essentials—designed to highlight the core principles of open access publishing.
This hands-on session delves into MDPI's publication process, actionable writing techniques, and research strategies to help participants craft compelling scientific manuscripts. Guided by our experienced Academic Editors, the workshop is tailored to support authors of all backgrounds, equipping them with the essential skills to navigate the publishing journey with confidence.
Date: 12 February 2025
Time: 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Venue: Nanyang Technological University, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Program:
Speaker |
Program |
Time |
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Registration |
1:30–2:00 p.m. |
Mr. Cao Yan |
Opening Address by Session Chair |
2:00–2:05 p.m. |
Dr. Colin Wee |
This session provides an introduction to MDPI and the open access publishing model, highlights journals on biological sciences and biomedicine, and offers a concise overview of MDPI's editorial process, including peer review and ethical practices. |
2:05–2:50 p.m. |
Authors will gain insights into identifying emerging research trends and hot topics within their fields. The session introduces essential research tools like VosViewer and Bibliometrix, along with practical techniques for leveraging the Web of Science database. Key topics in this session include journal indexing processes, bibliometric concepts, and strategies for making data-driven decisions in research.
This session will guide authors on effectively addressing major and minor revision comments from peer reviewers. Participants will learn how to make the necessary adjustments to their manuscripts while ensuring that all feedback is adequately addressed. By mastering this process, authors can improve their chances of successful publication. |
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Q&A Session |
2:50–3:00 p.m. |
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Mr. Kurtis Jackson |
This session, developed by MDPI’s Author Services team, equips participants with practical strategies for crafting clear and coherent manuscripts. The focus will be on enhancing logical flow, readability, and impactful communication, ensuring authors can effectively convey their research to reviewers and readers alike. |
3:00–3:45 p.m. |
Q&A Session |
3:45–3:55 p.m. |
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Closing of Program |
3:55–4:00 p.m. |
Mr. Cao Yan |
Mr. Cao Yan is a Ph.D. candidate at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. He serves as the Vice-Chair of the IEEE Nanyang Technological University Student Branch. His research interests include the optimization and analysis of multi-energy systems and microgrids. |
MDPI Speakers:
Dr. Colin Wee |
Dr. Colin Wee joined MDPI in October 2021 as a Publishing Specialist for the Social Sciences portfolio of journals. He holds positions as Publishing Manager for multiple journals, Journal Relations Lead, and a Scientific Review board member. He has a liberal arts undergraduate education in Psychology and Neuroscience, graduating with honors from Grinnell College, Iowa. He received his Ph.D. in Industrial–Organizational Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research focuses on Vocational Interest and Psychometrics. He has studied in Singapore, the UK, Japan, and the USA. |
Mr. Kurtis Jackson |
Kurtis Jackson first joined MDPI in 2016. He holds a first-class bachelor’s degree in French and Spanish and a master’s degree in Translation Studies from Cardiff University. In 2019, he opened and established MDPI’s office in Manchester, UK. After serving as Office Manager for two years, he became Head of English Editing, contributing to MDPI’s efficient and high-quality service to authors. He is committed to developing MDPI’s Author Services to support authors more fully in the writing and publication of their research. |
Organizers:
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7 January 2025
MDPI INSIGHTS: The CEO's Letter #19 - Reflecting on 2024, Society Journals, OA Germany
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
Reflecting on 2024: Celebrating Our Progress and People
As we reflect on the year gone by, I’m proud and thankful for what we’ve accomplished together. This has been a year of growth, learning, and resilience, all of which have shaped MDPI’s journey. I would like to thank each of our employees for their dedication, hard work, and commitment to advancing open access (OA) publishing.
Our growth is evident: from about 5,900 colleagues at the end of 2023 to over 6,650 today, our global MDPI community continues to expand. We expanded our global operations with a new office in Seoul, South Korea, and celebrated a record-breaking year with 60 MDPI journals newly indexed in the Web of Science and 37 MDPI journals accepted into Scopus. As at 30 December, 2024, we publish 457 journals, of which 448 are peer-reviewed and 9 dedicated to academic conference outputs. Of these, 306 are indexed in Scopus, 298 in the Web of Science, and 90 in PubMed.
Looking for a new role in 2025? We have a variety of roles currently open!
Yet, growth never comes without its challenges. This year, we faced setbacks, including the removal of the Journal of Personalized Medicine from the Web of Science due to content relevance concerns. Our editorial and research integrity teams are actively addressing these issues, and we aim to reapply for indexation in December 2026. On another front, the decision by JUFO, The Finnish Publication Forum, to downgrade many MDPI journals presented a challenge. However, we are engaging with the Finnish research community and our editorial boards to provide scientific data supporting a reevaluation of MDPI journals in alignment with Finland’s national open access policies.
These examples remind us that challenges are part of our journey. What defines us is how we respond, by learning, adapting, and improving our practices and operations.
On the partnerships front, we achieved a landmark national open access agreement with over 100 German universities, effective 1 January 2025, bringing our total of Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP) partners to over 950. These achievements reflect not just our ambition but also the trust placed in MDPI by our collaborators worldwide.
Amidst growth and change, one constant remains: the people of MDPI. This year, I had the privilege of representing MDPI at important meetings and conferences from Beijing to Krakow, while visiting many of our offices, from Tokyo and Cluj to Manchester and Toronto. The highlight of my year has been meeting and connecting with so many of you.
“MDPI thrives because of community and collaboration”
When asked what makes MDPI a great place to work, my answer is simple: It’s the people. Our authors frequently praise the support and professionalism of our editorial staff. That same care extends inward, reflected in the friendships and collaborations we regularly nurture with our colleagues. MDPI thrives because of the community and collaboration that drives us forward.
As the African proverb states, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” I believe MDPI embodies both, being speedy in our daily operations and united in our purpose of promoting open access publishing.
Looking ahead to 2025, let us continue building a culture of care and support for one another, take pride in our work, and strive to improve all that we do. Thank you for making 2024 a special year, and I look forward to what we can achieve together in 2025.
PS: I look forward to sharing more about our people and the achievements of the past year in the 2024 Annual Report.
Impactful Research
685 MDPI Editors Named Highly Cited Researchers in 2024
I’m excited to celebrate the achievements of 685 Editorial Board Members (EBMs) from our journals, representing 39 countries and territories, who have been named Highly Cited Researchers for 2024 by Clarivate. This prestigious recognition highlights their scientific contributions, which transcend academic boundaries to drive progress in global knowledge, sustainability, security, and well-being.
Here, you’ll find the list of MDPI’s EBMs who have been recognized this year.
Clarivate’s annual Highly Cited Researcher™ list identifies the most influential scientists of the past decade – those whose work has made a profound and far-reaching impact across numerous scientific and social science disciplines. To be included on this list is no small feat. These researchers’ impactful papers rank among the top 1% by citations in one or more of the 21 fields analyzed within the “Essential Science Indicators,” positioning them as leaders in their domains.
As Clarivate notes, “Highly Cited Researchers have demonstrated significant and broad influence in their field(s) of research.” In 2024, a total of 6,886 Highly Cited Researcher designations were awarded to 6,636 individuals globally.
I extend my congratulations to all of MDPI’s EBMs who have achieved this milestone. Their dedication and excellence inspire us all and exemplify the high standards we uphold as a publisher. Congratulations to each of them for this incredible accomplishment and for their ongoing contributions to advancing knowledge in their fields.
Inside MDPI
How MDPI / Open Access Supports Societies
MDPI actively supports societies through the launch of new journals, the acquisition of established journals, and the transfer of society journals from other publishers. You can submit your proposal here.
Over the past 13 years, we have collaborated with over 190 learned societies and organizations. These partnerships range from affiliations with one or more of our journals to publishing journals on behalf of our partners.
Learn about how MDPI / Open Access Supports Societies.
In this section I highlight our Societies team, whose responsibilities include establishing new OA journals on behalf of societies and institutions, publishing an existing OA journal with MDPI or transitioning a subscription journal to an OA model, and establishing affiliations between societies and MDPI journals.
If you would like to learn more about these services, please see the Societies website.
The Societies team is led by Dr. Carla Aloè, Head of Societies and Acquisition, and her Deputy Manager, Dr. Clàudia Aunós. MDPI collaborates with a wide range of societies through various partnerships. For a complete list of collaborating societies and society journals, please visit the Societies website.
How long have you been at MDPI, and what was your first role?
I joined MDPI in September 2020 as an Associate Publisher and Scientific Officer, overseeing the Arts, Humanities, and Social Science journals. In July 2022, I took on the oversight of the Society and Acquisition team.
Do you think that perceptions of Open Access are generally accurate?
Far from it: there are in fact many misconceptions surrounding the way Open Access works and the benefits it has to offer. A common misconception is that OA journals are poor quality, which is entirely untrue. Many of our journals are included in major indexing databases, and all of them are endorsed by prominent associations and committees such as the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the International Association of Scientific, Technical, and Medical Publishers (STM), and the Open Access Scholarly Publication Association (OASPA). We uphold a rigorous peer-review process, adhere to strict ethical standards, and rely on high-profile editorial boards.
How long have you been at MDPI, and what was your first role?
I’ve been at MDPI for almost seven years now. I started as an Assistant Editor but was quickly promoted to work with societies.
What is the most common question you get asked about the services that the Societies team provides?
For societies with a standard number of members (less than 500), the most common inquiry is about how much the publishing services we offer cost. One of the great things about our publishing services is that they are free of any burden cost to the society, regardless of the type of non-profit organization.
For bigger non-profit organizations, it is more about what benefits they can get for their members and ensuring that their journals are in good hands.
Either way, the goal is the same: to listen to the demands of the market, be flexible, and help our partners achieve healthy and positive development of their journals.
Read more:
Coming Together for Science
2024 MDPI Conference Summary
Throughout 2024, the MDPI Conference Team connected with scientific communities by organizing nine in-person events and 26 virtual conferences. In order to support the need for our growing events, we expanded this team to a total of 37 people across all offices, including 18 members in Asia-Pacific and 20 in the EU and North America.
The nine large-scale in-person conferences organized brought together leading minds across diverse disciplines, including our conferences on Viruses, Molecules, Polymers, Materials, Non-Coding RNA, Pharmaceuticals, and Sensors. These events strengthened synergies with the scientific community, actively promoting our journals and the latest research published within their respective fields. These achievements highlight our Conference Team’s dedication to creating meaningful and memorable events in the academic field.
2024 Event Highlights
Viruses 2024, the 5th edition of the conference series, hosted influential keynote speeches from Nobel Prize laureate Dr. Charles M. Rice and ‘Distinguished Senior Virologist’ Prof. Luis Enjuanes. The event attracted 240 attendees from around the globe. With 47 talks and nearly 130 poster presentations, the conference explored the latest developments in viral pathogenesis and immune responses across six engaging sessions.
Molecules 2024, the fourth edition of this conference series, highlighted the impact of emerging drug modalities on drug discovery. The event brought together over 100 attendees from 22 countries and featured more than 80 submissions organized into six sessions. The program included talks by 12 invited speakers from Europe, Asia and the United States. An impressive 97% of attendees rated the conference as ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good.’
Polymers 2024, attracted over 300 attendees from 22 countries and featured 259 accepted abstracts. Focusing on green polymer chemistry and the use of bioresources, the conference highlighted advancements in the synthesis of biobased and biodegradable polymers. Engaging lectures by three keynote speakers and 12 invited speakers, coupled with dynamic discussions, led 94% of attendees to rate the conference as ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good.’
A high-profile summit in Toronto was organized by the team, which expanded our global reach and showcased our capacity to deliver impactful events in our different offices. Sixteen EiC and seven EBMs joined our event, and with a 100% rate of Excellent/Good, over 90% of them said they are likely to attend our next edition.
The 1st International Conference on AI Sensors & The 10th International Symposium on Sensor Science successfully gathered about 400 participants onsite. Three hundred and fifty-five abstracts were accepted, with 772 authors from 28 countries. Across the four-day program, there were 296 talks delivered and 66 posters displayed.
The 2nd Sustainable Publishing Forum was successfully held in Beijing, China, with around 120 attendees from local publishers, editorial staff from local university presses, librarians, etc. The event is focused on promoting open science, maintaining research integrity and fulfilling social responsibility.
ICM 2024, the 5th International Conference on Materials, brought together scientists, researchers and industry leaders to explore advancements in materials characterization, processing and manufacturing. Topics ranged from nanotechnology and biomaterials to energy materials and AI-driven research. With 62 attendees from 26 different countries, the program featured 34 talks and 18 posters, fostering collaboration and innovation over 2.5 days.
The second edition of ncRNA 2024 welcomed 104 attendees from 30 countries, 71% of them being women. Two keynote speakers, Prof. Ling-Ling Chen and Prof. Mauro Giacca, shared insights drawn from over 10 years of experience. Prof. Giacca's groundbreaking work promises advances in curative therapies for heart failure, while Prof. Chen’s team continues to lead the development of the ncRNA field. High participant engagement generated valuable topics for future editions, and 96% of attendees rated the conference as ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good’.
Pharmaceuticals 2024, with its eight sessions, covered the newest technologies and the research areas of medicinal chemistry, natural products, organic synthesis, radiopharmaceuticals, pharmacology, toxicology, and biomolecular and glycosciences, among others. The conference featured three plenary and eight invited speakers, comprising esteemed scholars from eight different countries of Europe, and welcomed 64 participants from 28 different countries. Ninety-one percent of the attendees rated the conference as ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good’, highlighting the outstanding organzation of the event.
In 2024, we organized 26 virtual events with an average submission number of 158 abstracts per event, and an average registration number of 491 per event. Compared with the last edition, we saw a 42.2% growth of accepted abstract submissions.
The year 2024 marked a change in the strategy of our conference team, prioritizing the improvement of the communication and collaboration within our European and Asia-Pacific teams and creating stronger teamwork to elevate the quality and impact of MDPI events.
Scheduled Events in 2025
- Smart Sustainable Cities 2025: Pioneering Novel Frontiers for Green Urban Living: 5–7 Mar 2025, online.
- International Conference on Advanced Remote Sensing (ICARS 2025): 26–28 Mar 2025, Barcelona, Spain.
- Plants 2025: From Seeds to Food Security: 31 Mar–2 Apr 2025, Barcelona, Spain.
- Symmetry 2025 - The 5th International Conference on Symmetry: 16–19 May 2025, Hangzhou, China.
- The 2nd International Conference on AI Sensors and Transducers: 29 Jul–3 Aug 2025, Bangkok, Thailand.
- The 5th International Symposium on Frontiers in Molecular Science: 26–29 Aug 2025, Kyoto, Japan.
- The 11th World Sustainability Forum: Sustainable and Resilient Cities: 2–3 Oct 2025, Barcelona, Spain.
- The Cancers 2025 and Sensors 2025 websites will soon be made public.
Closing Thoughts
Over 100 German Universities Partner with MDPI in New National Agreement
I am pleased to share some exciting end-of-year news: MDPI has reached a major milestone by signing a publishing agreement with over 100 German universities and research institutions! Negotiated by ZB MED - Informationszentrum Lebenswissenschaften, the agreement came into effect on 1 January 2025 and will run until the end of 2026.
This new cooperation aims to make scientific Gold Open Access publishing more affordable and less administratively burdensome for researchers in Germany.
Learn more, here.
“Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this agreement a reality.”
Why is this important?
Germany is a global leader in academic research and publishing, ranking fifth in total MDPI publication volume.
This agreement reflects our growing influence and leadership in open access publishing.
Partnering with more than 100 institutions highlights MDPI’s reputation as a trusted publishing partner for the academic community.
As Peter Roth, MDPI Head of Publishing, noted:
“MDPI can look back on over a decade of successful partnerships with German research institutions. This agreement marks another milestone in our collaboration with the German scientific community.”
Adrian Stefan Zamfir, Institutional Partnership Manager for the DACH region, added:
“We are delighted that this agreement will give even more researchers in Germany access to our tried-and-tested and reliable publication platform”
Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this agreement a reality. This milestone reinforces MDPI as a trusted leader in advancing open access and supporting researchers worldwide.
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG
6 January 2025
Meet Us at the Optical Society of Korea 2025 Winter Academic Conference (OSK 2025), 11–14 February 2025, Busan, Republic of Korea
MDPI will attend the Optical Society of Korea 2025 Winter Academic Conference (OSK 2025) as an exhibitor. This meeting will be held in Busan, Republic of Korea, from 11 to 14 February 2025.
The OSK was established in 1989 and has been a leading academic organization in the field of optics and related application technology in the Republic of Korea, with 10,000 current members and 9 specialized divisions. It was founded with the purpose of advancing optical technology and allied fields of science and engineering, both academically and technologically. The OSK publishes the domestic academic journal Korean Journal of Optics and Photonics, the SCIE-level international academic journal Current Optics and Photonics (COPP), and the optical magazine K-Light. The OSK also promotes communication and academic exchange among OSK members through annual conferences in summer and winter, with additional conferences that are specific to each research division. In addition, the OSK has been maintaining international exchanges with 18 optics-related societies overseas.
The following MDPI journals will be represented:
- Photonics;
- Micromachines;
- Applied Sciences;
- Technologies;
- Eng;
- Bioengineering;
- Plasma;
- Materials;
- Sensors;
- Quantum Reports;
- Spectroscopy Journal;
- Optics;
- Atoms;
- Physics;
- Biosensors.
If you are attending this conference, please feel free to start a conversation with us at our booth. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions you may have.
For more information about the conference, please visit http://engnew.osk.or.kr/conference/event/index.php?cfrid=118.
31 December 2024
Sensors | Aims and Scope Update
To further enhance the quality of Sensors (ISSN: 1424-8220) and the papers published in it, under the guidance of the Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Vittorio M. N. Passaro, the journal has updated and revised its aim and scope. We have added the article type data descriptor to the aims and sensor dataset has been added to the new scope. The original aim and scope and the updated versions are listed below:
Aims (new version): |
Aims (old version): |
Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220) provides an advanced forum for the science and technology of sensor and its applications. It publishes comprehensive reviews, regular research papers and data descriptor. |
Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220) provides an advanced forum for the science and technology of sensors and their applications. It publishes comprehensive reviews and regular research papers. |
Scope (new version): |
Scope (old version): |
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With this update, we welcome high-quality contributions to the “Cross Data” Section. For more detailed information, please visit the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/sensors/about.
Sensors Editorial Office
17 December 2024
MDPI Spain | Author Training Workshop Held on Open Access Publishing and Scientific Writing
In November, MDPI Spain held an author training session in collaboration with Prof. Santiago Marco and Prof. Dr. Antonio Pardo Martínez. The author training event was hosted by the School of Physics and Chemistry of University of Barcelona, Spain, on 5 November 2024. An author training included insightful infromation about MDPI, open access publishing, and scientific writing skills.
Journal Relation Specialist and Office Manager of the Barcelona office Dr. Jesús García Cano gave a presentation called “MDPI and Sensors & Remote Sensing Introduction, Benefits of Open Access”. In his presentation, he covered the editorial process of MDPI, its philosophy and missions, and insights from the Sensors (ISSN: 1424-8220) and Remote Sensing (ISSN: 2072-4292) journals. Journal Relations Specialist Dr. Vesna Marinkovic gave a presentation titled “Scientific Writing Skills”. In her presentation, she discussed the importance of scientific writing skills showing how these skills help communicate clearly within the research community.
17 December 2024
Over 100 German Universities Partner with MDPI in New National Agreement
More than 100 German universities and research institutions have entered into a national agreement with MDPI. The publication agreement negotiated by ZB MED comes into effect on 1 January 2025 and is valid until the end of 2026. Joining the consortium is still possible until the beginning of 2025. We are delighted by the high level of interest this agreement has already garnered, reflecting the strong demand for accessible and cost-effective open access publishing solutions among German research institutions.
This new cooperation aims to make scientific gold open access publishing more affordable and less administratively burdensome for researchers in Germany. The agreement includes substantial discounts on article processing charges (APCs) for corresponding authors from participating institutions. It offers flexible payment options, including centralized invoicing or individual payment of fees by researchers or their institutions. Additionally, the agreement features a flat-fee model that enables institutions to precisely plan expenses and optimize their library budgets.
"MDPI can look back on over a decade of successful partnerships with German research institutions," says Peter Roth, MDPI Head of Publishing. "The new agreement marks another milestone in the long-standing co-operation between MDPI and the German scientific community. It emphasizes our commitment to developing up-to-date and inventive solutions for the diverse needs of scientific institutions to promote open research for the benefit of researchers."
Petra Labriga, Head of Strategic License Management at ZB MED, highlighted the agreement's significance: "As one of the world's leading Gold OA publishers, MDPI plays a central role in the German publishing landscape. We are particularly pleased that we were able to achieve considerable potential cost savings for scientific institutions and their authors at a national level through our negotiations."
The partnership reflects a common goal of advancing the idea of open access and supporting researchers in making their scientific excellence internationally visible.
"We would like to thank the ZB MED consortium team for their excellent collaboration," added Adrian Stefan Zamfir, MDPI Institutional Partnership Manager for the DACH region. "We are delighted that this agreement will give even more researchers in Germany access to our tried-and-tested and reliable publication platform."
Franziska Fischer (right), Commercial Director at ZB MED, an Peter Roth (left), Head of Publishing at MDPI, celebrate the signing of the new national open access agreement between MDPI and the ZB MED Consortium.
More Information
Contact
- ZB MED: Team Konsortiallizenzen ([email protected]) - Website
MDPI: Adrian Stefan Zamfir, Institutional Partnership Manager ([email protected])
About ZB MED
ZB MED - Information Centre for Life Sciences is an infrastructure and research centre for life science information and data. Its aim is to support and strengthen research for people and the environment: from medicine to biodiversity and environmental protection.
The work of ZB MED is orientated towards the strategic guidelines:
- Research + Networking: We conduct research together with the regionally, nationally, European and globally networked research community.
- Data science: We enable data analyses and generate new knowledge through research.
- Access to information: We provide sustainable access to information, literature and data as a central information infrastructure.
- Open + FAIR: We promote open and reproducible science in line with open science and FAIR principles.
- Knowledge and skills transfer: We actively impart knowledge, competences and skills.
More information at www.zbmed.de.
About MDPI
Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, MDPI is one of the world's leading open access publishers with a current portfolio of more than 440 journals in all scientific disciplines. MDPI‘s goal is to advance open science worldwide through greater transparency, efficiency and collaboration. To date, more than 3.7 million researchers have published their results in MDPI journals. The editorial process is overseen by a large network of dedicated reviewers and editors and supported by more than 6500 MDPI employees. MDPI currently works with over 800 academic institutions and 180 scientific societies worldwide, which benefit from a wide range of MDPI services and products.
17 December 2024
Article Layout and Template Revised for Future Volumes
We are pleased to announce a series of updates to our template, aimed at improving the readability and overall aesthetics of our publications. These changes have been meticulously designed to enhance the user experience and ensure consistency across all our publications. The updated template will be available for download from the Instructions for Authors page.
The following updates will be applied to articles published in the 2025 volumes, starting on 24 December 2024:
- Main text: The line spacing has been increased to improve the readability of publications;
- Header and footer: The link to the journal website will be removed, as a hyperlink has been integrated into the journal logo. Additionally, the DOI link will be moved from the left-hand side to the right-hand side, and both the header and footer will be slightly raised to achieve a better balance;
- Left information bar: The information provided here has been rearranged for better organization; the CC-BY logo will be removed;
- Font size: The font size used for the abstract, keywords, and first-level headings will be increased.
Furthermore, MDPI journals will continue to use article numbers. This approach enables us to maintain a rapid and efficient production process by being able to define pagination as soon as a paper is accepted.
We hope that the new version of the template will provide users with a better experience and make the process more convenient.
Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions or suggestions.
9 December 2024
Meet Us at the 18th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering (ICBME 2024), 9–12 December 2024, Singapore
Conference: 18th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering (ICBME 2024)
Organization: National University of Singapore and the Biomedical Engineering Society (Singapore)
Place: NUS College of Design and Engineering, Singapore
Date: 9–12 December 2024
Booth ID: #B6
We are excited to announce that MDPI journals will participate as exhibitors at ICBME 2024, hosted at the NUS College of Design and Engineering, Singapore, from 9 to 12 December 2024. This prestigious event has been a cornerstone in the biomedical engineering field since 1983, now drawing over 600 delegates from 30+ countries.
ICBME 2024 will feature an exciting program, including plenary and keynote lectures, scientific talks, exhibitions, and specialized symposia like the APBEC Young Scholars Symposium and Women in Engineering Symposium. With competitions, awards, and ample networking opportunities, it offers a vibrant platform for collaboration and the exchange of cutting-edge ideas.
The following MDPI journals will be represented:
If you will be attending this conference, please feel free to start a conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://icbme2024.org/.