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Environmental science is a broad, multidisciplinary subject that includes research on environments and the life within these environments, as well as the preservation and management of said environments. Increasing concerns about environmental degradation have further heightened the importance and amount of research within this field. It is thus a priority that all scientifically accurate research in environmental science be effectively communicated to the public, not only to raise awareness about impending environmental changes, but also to inspire future generations of researchers to continue the effort to preserve the well-being of our planet.

MDPI journals offer a wide range of open access platforms for environmental science researchers to reach their target audience. From broad, wide-reaching mega-journals like Sustainability to more specific, targeted journals like Waste and Aerobiology, we strive to cater to the publishing needs of scientists working across different environmental disciplines.

The 17 participating journals are as follows:

• Sustainability (ISSN: 2071-1050) is an international and cross-disciplinary, scholarly, open access journal of technical, environmental, cultural, economic, and social sustainability that serves human beings. It provides an advanced forum for studies related to sustainability and sustainable development. Sustainability is led by its Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Steve Lyon (Ohio State University, USA);
• Land (ISSN: 2073-445X) focuses on land system science, landscape, soil and water, urban studies, land–climate interactions, water–energy–land–food (WELF) nexus, biodiversity research and health nexus, land modelling and data processing, ecosystem services, multifunctionality, and sustainability, etc. Land is led by its Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Christine Fürst (University of Halle, Germany);
• Clean Technologies (ISSN: 2571-8797) is an international, open access journal of scientific research on technology development aiming to reduce the environmental impact of human activities. The journal provides a forum to display advances in the development of sustainable technologies that reduce environmental pollution and resource consumption. Clean Technologies publishes reviews, regular research papers, communications, and short notes, as well as Special Issues on particular subjects. Clean Technologies is led by its Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Patricia Luis Alconero (UCLouvain, Belgium);
• Environments (ISSN: 2076-3298) is an international, cross-disciplinary, open access journal focusing on advances, issues, and challenges related to environmental systems. It provides an open space for scientists and engineers to publish and discuss their experimental, theoretical, and practical results in a variety of areas, with particular focus on shared responsibility and sustainable approaches to resource use and ecosystem management. Environments is led by its Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Sergio Ulgiati (1. Parthenope University of Naples, Italy; 2. Beijing Normal University, China);
• Nitrogen (ISSN: 2504-3129) is an international open access journal covering the entire field of nitrogen research, placing special emphasis on environmental, agricultural, and biological sciences. It aims to provide an advanced forum for studies related to nitrogen and the nitrogen cycle. The journal is indexed within ESCI (WoS), Scopus, SciFinder, and other databases. Nitrogen is led by its Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Stephen Macko (University of Virginia, USA);
• Recycling (ISSN: 2313-4321) publishes research in the area of waste re-utilization, waste management technologies, resource recycling policy, and resource recycling practices. It provides an international online forum for research and studies on recycling, resource recovery, and waste utilization across many industries, including glass, paper, metal, plastic, textiles, and electronics. Recycling is led by its Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Michele John (Curtin University, Australia);
• Urban Science (ISSN: 2413-8851) is an international, scientific, peer-reviewed, open access journal of urban and regional studies. The primary aim of this journal is to encourage scientists to publish their theoretical and empirical research relating to urban and rural development, the environment and its resources, the economy, policy, and communities. Urban Science is led by its Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Luis Hernández-Callejo (University of Valladolid, Spain);
• Safety (ISSN: 2313-576X) is a cross-disciplinary, scholarly, open access journal of industrial and human health safety. Safety is led by its Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Raphael Grzebieta (University of New South Wales, Australia);
• Air (ISSN: 2813-4168) encompasses all aspects of air, including air science, air technology, air pollution, and air management and governance. Air is led by its Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Ling Tim Wong (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China);
• Waste (ISSN: 2813-0391) is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal on waste management, science, and technology, published quarterly online by MDPI. The journal provides a publishing platform for studies that investigate new ways and solutions for sustainable waste management to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Waste is led by its Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Catherine N. Mulligan (Concordia University, Canada);
• Aerobiology (ISSN: 2813-5075) is an international, open access journal on environmental science and public and environmental occupational health. The journal publishes reviews, regular research papers, and communications, with the aim of disseminating timely experimental and theoretical research results in a rapid and readily accessible manner. Aerobiology is led by its Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Chad J. Roy (Tulane University, USA).
• Toxics (ISSN 2305-6304) is an international and cross-disciplinary, scholarly, open access journal of all aspects of toxic chemicals and materials, including the exposure, effects, and risks of chemicals and materials in humans and the natural environment as well as approaches to assess and/or manage the toxicological and ecotoxicological risks of chemicals and materials. The journal covers a wide range of toxic substances, including metals, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, biocides, nanomaterials, and polymers such as micro- and mesoplastics. Toxics is led by its Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Demetrio Raldúa (IDAEA-CSIC, Spain).
• Pollutants (ISSN 2673-4672) is an international, peer-reviewed open access journal focusing on contaminants that are introduced into the natural environment, beyond permitted limits, and cause measurable deleterious effects on air, water, soil, or living organisms. The journal is indexed within ESCI (Web of Science), Scopus, AGRIS, and many other databases. Pollutants is led by its Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Paolo Pastorino (Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Piemonte, Italy);
• Journal of Xenobiotics (ISSN 2039-4713) is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal. Our aim is to provide an advanced forum for studies related to all aspects of xenobiotics. The journal publishes reviews, regular research papers, and short communications as well as Special Issues on particular subjects. In addition, manuscripts regarding new and innovative research proposals and ideas are particularly welcome. The journal is indexed within Scopus, ESCI (Web of Science), PubMed, PMC, CAPlus / SciFinder, Embase, and other databases. The Journal of Xenobiotics led by its Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. François Gagné (Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canada);
• Journal of Parks (ISSN 3042-5689) is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes theoretical and practical papers about science, design, planning, usage, and impacts in parks. It welcomes submissions as research papers, short communications, and review papers. There is no restriction on the maximum length of the papers. Journal of Parks led by its Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Richard J Hauer (1. University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, USA; 2. Eocene Environmental Group, USA) and Dr. Hongxu Wei (Chinese Academy of Sciences, China);
• Green (ISSN 3042-9242) is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes high-quality research on environmental sustainability, ecological conservation, green technologies, and human–nature interactions. The journal welcomes original research articles, reviews, and short communications, with no length restrictions, provided that studies include sufficient methodological detail to ensure reproducibility. Green serves as a platform for advancing innovative solutions toward a more sustainable future. Green led by its Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Janusz Kozinski (Lakehead University, Canada);
• Environmental Remediation (ISSN: 3042-903X) is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal focusing on environmental cleanup, ecological restoration, environmental sustainability, and development. Our journal welcomes original research articles, reviews, and so forth, with no length restrictions, provided that the studies include sufficient methodological detail to ensure reproducibility. We aim to encourage scientists and engineers to publish research related to the removal, treatment, and management of pollutants, and related to ecological restoration in various environmental settings. Environmental Remediation led by its Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Chenxi Wu (Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China).

Journals	Impact Factor (2025)	CiteScore (2025)	First Decision (median)	APC (CHF)
	4.1	8.9	16.9	2400
	3.5	6.4	16.4	2600
	5.9	9.4	20.9	1800
	4.3	5.7	18.6	1800
	2.8	3.4	18.1	1200
	5.2	7.5	19.4	1800
	3.2	3.7	20.8	1800
	2.4	3.9	34.4	1800
	/	/	28	1000
	/	/	16.6	1000
	/	/	18	1000
	4.9	7.8	17	2600
	3.7	5.2	28.3	1200
	4.6	5.1	14.9	1600
	/	/	18	1000
	/	/	18	1000
	/	/	18	1000

MDPI’s mission and values:
As a pioneer of academic open access publishing, MDPI has been serving the scientific community since 1996. Its mission is to foster scientific exchange in all forms and across all disciplines. MDPI’s guidelines for disseminating open science are based on the following values and guiding principles:

• Open Access—All of our content is published in open access and distributed under a Creative Commons License, providing free access to science and the latest research, allowing articles to be freely shared and their content reused with proper attribution;
• Timeliness and Efficiency—Publishing the latest research through thorough editorial work, ensuring that authors receive a first decision in under 32 days and that papers are published within 7–10 days upon acceptance;
• Simplicity—Offering user-friendly tools and services in one place to enhance the efficiency of our editorial process;
• High-Quality Service—Supporting scholars and their work by providing a range of options, such as journal publication at mdpi.com, early publication at preprints.org, and conferences on sciforum.net, all aimed at maximizing the positive impact of research;
• Flexibility—Adapting and developing new tools and services to meet the changing needs of the research community, driven by feedback from authors, editors, and readers;
• Rooted in Sustainability—Ensuring the long-term preservation of published papers and supporting the future of science through partnerships, sponsorships, and awards.

By adhering to these values and principles, MDPI remains committed to advancing scientific knowledge and promoting open science practices.

Selected Special Issues:
“New Trends and Perspectives in Environmental Biotechnology for Sustainability”
Submission deadline: 15 February 2027

“Urban Heat Islands: Mechanisms, Impacts and Mitigation Through Planning and Land Cover Modification”
Submission deadline: 30 December 2026

“Emerging New Aquatic Models and AI Technology for Toxicity Studies”
Submission deadline: 28 February 2027

“Clean Energy Technologies for Decarbonization and Environmental Sustainability”
Submission deadline: 31 December 2026

“New Insights into the Occurrence, Mobility, Transport, and Fate of Contaminants in Surface and Subsurface Environments”
Submission deadline: 31 December 2026

“Linking Microbial Processes and Nitrogen Cycling in Organic Residue Valorization”
Submission deadline: 31 December 2026

“Celebrating 10 Years of Recycling: Shaping the Future of Waste Management”
Submission deadline: 31 December 2026

“Smart Cities for People: Innovative Paradigms of Information Behavior and Urban Interaction”
Submission deadline: 31 December 2026

“Transportation Safety and Crash Avoidance Research”
Submission deadline: 20 January 2027

“Maternal and Fetal Exposure to Air Pollution”
Submission deadline: 31 January 2027

“Towards a Circular Economy: Value-Added Products from Waste”
Submission deadline: 30 November 2026

“Bioaerosols in Urban Settings: Roles of Climate Change, Ecosystem Services and Human Health”
Submission deadline: 31 December 2026

“Emerging Pollutants in Agroecosystems: Bridging Agriculture and One Health”
Submission deadline: 31 March 2027

“Xenobiotics and Kidney Health: Emerging Challenges in Toxicology and Therapeutics”
Submission deadline: 31 March 2027

“Ecological Restoration and Parks”
Submission deadline: 31 December 2026

Selected Articles:
Sustainability
Large-Scale Renewable Energy Integration: Tackling Technical Obstacles and Exploring Energy Storage Innovations
by Sadettin Ergun, Abdullah Dik, Rabah Boukhanouf and Siddig Omer
Sustainability 2025, 17(3), 1311; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17031311

Land
Sustainable Management of Willow Forest Landscapes: A Review of Ecosystem Functions and Conservation Strategies
by Florin Achim, Lucian Dinca, Danut Chira, Razvan Raducu, Alexandru Chirca and Gabriel Murariu
Land 2025, 14(8), 1593; https://doi.org/10.3390/land14081593

Clean Technologies
Ex Situ Carbon Mineralization for CO₂ Capture Using Industrial Alkaline Wastes—Optimization and Future Prospects: A Review
By Hamideh Hamedi, Giovanna Gonzales-Calienes, and Jalil Shadbahr
Clean Technol. 2025, 7(2), 44; https://doi.org/10.3390/cleantechnol7020044

Environments
A Review of Persistent Soil Contaminants: Assessment and Remediation Strategies
By António Alberto S. Correia and Maria Graça Rasteiro
Environments 2025, 12(7), 229; https://doi.org/10.3390/environments12070229

Nitrogen
Nitrogen Eutrophication in Chinese Aquatic Ecosystems: Drivers, Impacts, and Mitigation Strategies
by Armstrong Ighodalo Omoregie, Muhammad Oliver Ensor Silini, Lin Sze Wong and Adharsh Rajasekar
Nitrogen 2025, 6(4), 92; https://doi.org/10.3390/nitrogen6040092

Recycling
Recycling Mineral Wool Waste: Towards Sustainable Construction Materials
by Martina Milat,Sandra Juradin,Nives Ostojić-Škomrlj andAnže Tesovnik
Recycling 2025, 10(5), 174; https://doi.org/10.3390/recycling10050174

Urban Science
Enhancing Urban Mobility for All: The Role of Universal Design in Supporting Social Inclusion for Older Adults and People with Disabilities
by Alba Ramírez-Saiz, María Teresa Baquero Larriva, Delfín Jiménez Martín and Andrea Alonso
Urban Sci. 2025, 9(2), 46; https://doi.org/10.3390/urbansci9020046

Safety
Assessment of Occupational Health and Safety Management: Implications for Corporate Performance in the Secondary Sector
by Stavroula (Vivi) Mixafenti, Antonia Moutzouri, Aristi Karagkouni, Maria Sartzetaki and Dimitrios Dimitriou
Safety 2025, 11(2), 44; https://doi.org/10.3390/safety11020044

Air
Decarbonizing the Transportation Sector: A Review on the Role of Electric Vehicles Towards the European Green Deal for the New Emission Standards
by Dimitrios Rimpas, Dimitrios E. Barkas, Vasilios A. Orfanos and Ioannis Christakis
Air 2025, 3(2), 10; https://doi.org/10.3390/air3020010

Waste
The Role of E-Waste in Sustainable Mineral Resource Management
by Dina Mohamed, Adham Fayad, Abdel-Mohsen O. Mohamed and Moza T. Al Nahyan
Waste 2025, 3(3), 27; https://doi.org/10.3390/waste3030027

Aerobiology
Aerobiology of Respiratory Infectious Viruses: Recent Paradoxes, Mechanistic Insights, and Future Perspectives
by Kavita Ghosal and Atin Adhikari
Aerobiology 2025, 3(3), 7. https://doi.org/10.3390/aerobiology3030007

Toxics
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the Environment: Occupational Exposure, Health Risks and Fertility Implications
by Luigi Montano, Giorgio Maria Baldini, Marina Piscopo, Giovanna Liguori, Renato Lombardi, Maria Ricciardi, Gennaro Esposito, Gabriella Pinto, Carolina Fontanarosa, Michele Spinelli, Ilaria Palmieri, Daniele Sofia, Carlo Brogna, Cosimo Carati, Mauro Esposito, Pasquale Gallo, Angela Amoresano and Oriana Motta
Toxics 2025, 13(3), 151; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics13030151

Pollutants
Arsenic Contamination Needs Serious Attention: An Opinion and Global Scenario
by Abhijnan Bhat, Kamna Ravi, Furong Tian and Baljit Singh
Pollutants 2024, 4(2), 196-211; https://doi.org/10.3390/pollutants4020013

Journal of Parks
Co-Occurrence of Landscape Values and Activities in Three Protected Areas
by Jackie Delie, Kelly Biedenweg and Lee K. Cerveny
J. Parks 2025, 1(1), 3; https://doi.org/10.3390/jop1010003

The Journal of Xenobiotics
Bioaccumulation and Trophic Transfer of Heavy Metals in Marine Fish: Ecological and Ecosystem-Level Impacts
by Andra Oros
J. Xenobiot. 2025, 15(2), 59; https://doi.org/10.3390/jox15020059

Green
Effect of Temperature on the Glass Delamination in End-of-Life of Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Panels
by Soroush Khakpour, Francesco Nocera, Alberta Latteri, Claudio Tosto and Lorena Saitta
Green 2026, 1(1), 2; https://doi.org/10.3390/green1010002

Environmental Remediation
Remediation of Soil Contaminated with Microplastics: Strategies and Practical Implications
by Kuok Ho Daniel Tang
Environ. Remediat. 2026, 1(1), 5; https://doi.org/10.3390/environremediat1010005

International Mountain Day highlights the essential role of glaciers in the Earth system and the importance of protecting these rapidly changing environments. Glaciers help regulate climate patterns, store vast quantities of freshwater, and sustain river systems that support agriculture, ecosystems, and energy production. For many vulnerable mountain communities, seasonal meltwater is a crucial source of water throughout the year.

Glaciers are also among the most responsive indicators of climate change. Rising global temperatures are driving widespread ice loss, which is altering the timing and quantity of water flow in rivers, affecting downstream ecosystems, and reducing long-term water availability. Glacier retreat can also increase the likelihood of hazards such as glacier lake outburst floods, landslides, and destabilisation of surrounding terrain. These impacts directly influence food security, clean water supply, and the safety of communities living in high-altitude and downstream areas.

To reflect this global focus, we invite you to explore a curated collection of articles and Special Issues from MDPI journals across the Environmental and Sciences subject. This collection highlights research on glacier change, hydrology, mountain hazards, and adaptation strategies that can support communities and ecosystems facing a warming climate.

By deepening scientific understanding and fostering collaboration across disciplines, we can contribute to global efforts to protect glacier environments and the people who depend on them.

“Glacier Extraction from Cloudy Satellite Images Using a Multi-Task Generative Adversarial Network Leveraging Transformer-Based Backbones”
by Yuran Cui, Kun Jia, Haishuo Wei, Guofeng Tao, Fengcheng Ji, Jie Li, Shijiao Qiao, Linlin Zhao, Zihang Jiang, Xinyi Gao et al.
Remote Sens. 2025, 17(21), 3570; https://doi.org/10.3390/rs17213570

“Contemporary Tendencies in Snow Cover, Winter Precipitation, and Winter Air Temperatures in the Mountain Regions of Bulgaria”
by Dimitar Nikolov and Cvetan Dimitrov
Climate 2025, 13(10), 212; https://doi.org/10.3390/cli13100212

“Ice Avalanche-Triggered Glacier Lake Outburst Flood: Hazard Assessment at Jiongpuco, Southeastern Tibet”
by Shuwu Li, Changhu Li, Zhengzheng Li, Lei Li and Wei Wang
Water 2025, 17(14), 2102; https://doi.org/10.3390/w17142102

“The Status, Applications, and Modifications of the Snowmelt Runoff Model (SRM): A Comprehensive Review”
by Ninad Bhagwat, Rohitashw Kumar, Mahrukh Qureshi, Raja M. Nagisetty and Xiaobing Zhou
Hydrology 2025, 12(6), 156; https://doi.org/10.3390/hydrology12060156

“Glacier and Snow Cover Dynamics and Their Affecting Factors on the Pamir Plateau Section of the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor”
by Yonglong Han, Yonghui Wang, Xiaofei Ma and Yanjun Shang
Land 2025, 14(4), 880; https://doi.org/10.3390/land14040880

“Neural Network Downscaling to Obtain Local Precipitation Scenarios in the Italian Alps: A Case Study”
by Cristina Iacomino and Antonello Pasini
Climate 2024, 12(9), 147; https://doi.org/10.3390/cli12090147

“Mass Balance of Maritime Glaciers in the Southeastern Tibetan Plateau during Recent Decades”
by Xiaowei Lyu, Yong Zhang, Huanhuan Wang and Xin Wang
Sustainability 2024, 16(16), 7118; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16167118

“Combining “Deep Learning” and Physically Constrained Neural Networks to Derive Complex Glaciological Change Processes from Modern High-Resolution Satellite Imagery: Application of the GEOCLASS-Image System to Create VarioCNN for Glacier Surges”
by Ute C. Herzfeld, Lawrence J. Hessburg, Thomas M. Trantow and Adam N. Hayes
Remote Sens. 2024, 16(11), 1854; https://doi.org/10.3390/rs16111854

“Late Cretaceous Tectono-Metamorphic Events in the Skyros Upper Metamorphic Unit (Olympus Mountain), Aegean Sea, Greece”
by Dimitra Boundi, Dimitrios Papanikolaou, Giulia Bosio and Chiara Montemagni
Geosciences 2024, 14(3), 69; https://doi.org/10.3390/geosciences14030069

“Steel Baffles as a Rockfall Protection Measure for Mountainous Urban Settings”
by Jude Shalitha Perera and Nelson Lam
Geosciences 2023, 13(3), 93; https://doi.org/10.3390/geosciences13030093

“Snow and Glacier Hydrology in Changing Climate and Urbanisation” Guest Editor: Dr. Mohd Soheb Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 January 2026	“The Third Pole in Peril: Climate Change, Water Security, and Sustainable Futures in the Hindu Kush Himalaya” Guest Editor: Dr. Katie Conlon Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026
“Glacier Mass Balance and Variability” Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Yuande Yang Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026	“Climate Change Scenarios and Impacts for the Mountain Regions at Middle Latitudes” Guest Editors: Dr. Teodoro Georgiadis, Dr. Massimiliano Fazzini and Dr. Letizia Cremonini Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026

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World Soil Day, celebrated annually on 5 December, was established by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations to highlight the vital importance of healthy soils for human well-being, food security, and ecosystem balance. This global observance brings together scientists, policymakers, and communities to recognize soil as a living resource that sustains biodiversity, regulates water, and supports agricultural productivity. It serves as a reminder that protecting soil health is fundamental to addressing global challenges such as climate change, deforestation, and land degradation.

The 2025 theme, “Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities” highlights the crucial role of soil in supporting sustainable food systems, urban resilience, and thriving ecosystems. It underscores the need for collective action to protect and restore soil resources through sustainable management practices, pollution prevention, and the rehabilitation of degraded land. MDPI is committed to supporting this global effort by featuring research that advances soil science and sustainability—from soil fertility and hydrology to biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and environmental protection. Through continued collaboration and scientific innovation, we can safeguard the soils that sustain us, laying the foundation for healthier cities, resilient ecosystems, and a more sustainable future for all

Invited Speakers:

Dr. Elisa Pellegrino, Institute of Crop Science, Italy	Dr. Cátia Venâncio, University of Aveiro, Portugal	Dr. Ali El-Naggar, Western EcoSystems Technology, Canada

Free to register for this webinar here!

“Using Date Palm Residues to Improve Soil Properties: The Case of Compost and Biochar”
by Victor Kavvadias, Elie Le Guyader, Mohamed El Mazlouzi, Maxime Gommeaux, Belkacem Boumaraf, Mohamed Moussa, Hafouda Lamine, Mahtali Sbih, Ines Rahma Zoghlami, Kamel Guimeur et al.
Soil Syst. 2024, 8(3), 69; https://doi.org/10.3390/soilsystems8030069

“Eco-Sustainability of Soils in Baby-Leaf Crop Systems under Tunnel through the Application of C-Rich Inputs: Towards Combating Soil Degradation”
by Enrica Picariello, Flavio Fornasier, Maurizio Bilotto, Emiliana Mignoli, Salvatore Baiano and Luigi Morra
Horticulturae 2024, 10(5), 476; https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae10050476

“Residual Effect of Compost and Biochar Amendment on Soil Chemical, Biological, and Physical Properties and Durum Wheat Response”
by Rita Leogrande, Carolina Vitti, Mirko Castellini, Pasquale Garofalo, Ignazio Samarelli, Giovanni Lacolla, Francesco Fabiano Montesano, Matteo Spagnuolo, Marcello Mastrangelo and Anna Maria Stellacci
Agronomy 2024, 14(4), 749; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy14040749

“Optimizing Biochar Application Rates to Improve Soil Properties and Crop Growth in Saline–Alkali Soil”
by Xin Chen, Li Liu, Qinyan Yang, Huanan Xu, Guoqing Shen and Qincheng Chen

Sustainability 2024, 16(6), 2523; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16062523

“The Role of Soils in Sustainability, Climate Change, and Ecosystem Services: Challenges and Opportunities”
by José Telo da Gama
Ecologies 2023, 4(3), 552-567; https://doi.org/10.3390/ecologies4030036

“The Hydroponic Rockwool Root Microbiome: Under Control or Underutilised?”
by Phil Thomas, Oliver G. G. Knox, Jeff R. Powell, Brian Sindel and Gal Winter
Microorganisms 2023, 11(4), 835; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms11040835

Special Issues:

“Soil Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services: Foundations for Sustainable Agriculture” Guest Editors: Dr. Mohamed Idbella, Dr. Rihab Djebaili and Prof. Dr. Giuliano Bonanomi Submission deadline: 26 March 2026	“Application of Organic Amendments in Agricultural Production—3rd Edition” Guest Editor: Dr. Elena Baldi Submission deadline: 31 March 2026
“Soil Fertility Management, Mitigating GHG Emissions and Sustainable Agriculture: 2nd Edition” Guest Editor: Dr. Yam Kanta Gaihre Submission deadline: 30 April 2026	“Influence of Environmental Changes on Forest Soil Quality and Health: 2nd Edition” Guest Editor: Dr. Yuanying Peng, Prof. Dr. Xiaoyong Chen and Prof. Dr. Wende Yan Submission deadline: 31 May 2026

“Soil–Plant Indicators for Assessing Nutrient Cycling and Ecosystem Functionality in Urban Forestry”
by Cristina Macci, Francesca Vannucchi, Andrea Scartazza, Grazia Masciandaro, Serena Doni and Eleonora Peruzzi
Urban Sci. 2025, 9(3), 82; https://doi.org/10.3390/urbansci9030082

“Relationship among Soil Biophysicochemical Properties, Agricultural Practices and Climate Factors Influencing Soil Phosphatase Activity in Agricultural Land”
by Patrícia Campdelacreu Rocabruna, Xavier Domene, Catherine Preece and Josep Peñuelas
Agriculture 2024, 14(2), 288; https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture14020288

“Divergent Effects of Topography on Soil Properties and Above-Ground Biomass in Nepal’s Mid-Hill Forests”
by Sandhya Nepal, Mohan KC, Nabaraj Pudasaini and Hari Adhikari
Resources 2023, 12(11), 136; https://doi.org/10.3390/resources12110136

“Effects of Climate on Variation of Soil Organic Carbon and Alkali-Hydrolyzed Nitrogen in Subtropical Forests: A Case Study of Zhejiang Province, China”
by Xuekun Cheng, Tao Zhou, Shuhan Liu, Xiaobo Sun, Yufeng Zhou, Lin Xu, Binglou Xie, Jianping Ying and Yongjun Shi
Forests 2023, 14(5), 914; https://doi.org/10.3390/f14050914

“Past and Future Responses of Soil Water to Climate Change in Tropical and Subtropical Rainforest Systems in South America”
by Santiago M. Márquez Arévalo, Rafael Coll Delgado, Douglas da Silva Lindemann,Yuri A. Gelsleichter, Marcos Gervasio Pereira, Rafael de Ávila Rodrigues, Flávio Barbosa Justino, Henderson Silva Wanderley, Everaldo Zonta, Romário Oliveira de Santana and Renato Sinquini de Souza
Atmosphere 2023, 14(4), 755; https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos14040755

Special Issues:

“Soils and Land Management Under Climate Change (Second Edition)” Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Dionisios Gasparatos and Dr. Ioannis Charalampopoulos Submission deadline: 18 January 2026	“Intelligent Systems Supporting the Assessment of Soil Influence on Crop Yields”  Guest Editors: Dr. Magdalena Piekutowska amd Dr. Patryk Hara Submission deadline: 31 March 2026
“Water Saving and Soil Amendments: Advances in Research, Use and Optimization and Testing of Innovative Materials” Guest Editor: Dr. Mirko Castellini Submission deadline: 20 April 2026	“Soil and Water Conservation in Forestry” Guest Editors: Dr. Jiangkun Zheng, Dr. Filippo Giadrossich and Dr. Miriam Fernanda Rodrigues Submission deadline: 31 May 2026

“Estimating Urbanization’s Impact on Soil Erosion: A Global Comparative Analysis and Case Study of Phoenix, USA”
by Ara Jeong, Dylan S. Connor, Ronald I. Dorn and Yeong Bae Seong
Land 2025, 14(8), 1590; https://doi.org/10.3390/land14081590

“Soil and Sediment Organisms as Bioindicators of Pollution”
by Samir Ghannem, Ons Bacha, Sondes Fkiri, Sabri Kanzari, Abdelwaheb Aydi and Samir Touaylia
Ecologies 2024, 5(4), 679-696; https://doi.org/10.3390/ecologies5040040

“A Framework for Upgrading Contaminated Urban Land and Soil by Nature-Based Solutions: Demonstration with a Swedish Case”
by Shaswati Chowdhury, Yevheniya Volchko and Jenny Norrman
Urban Sci. 2024, 8(4), 198; https://doi.org/10.3390/urbansci8040198

“Microplastic Pollution in Terrestrial Ecosystems and Its Interaction with Other Soil Pollutants: A Potential Threat to Soil Ecosystem Sustainability”
by Meera Rai, Gaurav Pant, Kumud Pant, Becky N. Aloo, Gaurav Kumar, Harikesh Bahadur Singh and Vishal Tripathi
Resources 2023, 12(6), 67; https://doi.org/10.3390/resources12060067

“Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) Based Soil Erosion Susceptibility Mapping in Northwestern Himalayas: A Case Study of Central Kashmir Province”
by Fayma Mushtaq, Majid Farooq, Anamika Shalini Tirkey and Bashir Ahmad Sheikh
Conservation 2023, 3(1), 32-52; https://doi.org/10.3390/conservation3010003

Special Issues:

“The Adsorption and Degradation Pathways of Pollutants in Agricultural Soil” Guest Editor: Dr. Paloma Campos Submission deadline: 15 March 2026	“Brownfield Redevelopment: Soil Remediation for Sustainable Cities” Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Fei Li, Dr. Jia Wen and Prof. Dr. Chuanrong Zhang Submission deadline: 30 April 2026
“Restoring Forests, Restoring Soils: Integrated Approaches for Sustainable Land Management” Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Jorge Mongil-Manso Submission deadline: 31 March 2026	“Anthropogenic Pollutants in Environmental Geochemistry (2nd Edition)” Guest Editors: Dr. Jun Li and Dr. Zhixiong Li Submission deadline: 31 March 2026

In collaboration with the University of Zielona Góra, Sustainability, Agronomy, and Horticulturae are jointly hosting an Academic Publishing Workshop designed to educate attendees on MDPI’s paper publication process and the ecosystem surrounding open access publishing. The session will cover an introduction to Sustainability, Agronomy, Horticulturae, and MDPI journals as a collective, delving into the editorial process to provide valuable insights and instilling essential skills for structuring papers and replying to reviewers effectively. Additionally, participants will be instructed on methods to improve their scientific writing, with our expert speakers leading the way to ensure a thorough understanding of how attendees can improve their publishing potential.

Date: 2 December 2025
Time: 10:00–12:00 (CET)
Venue: University of Zielona Góra

Schedule:

Speakers:

Welcome to the MDPI World Soil Day 2025 Webinar! 

We are delighted to invite you to the World Soil Day 2025 Webinar, taking place on 5 December 2025, as part of the global celebrations organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. World Soil Day is an international initiative dedicated to raising awareness of the vital role that healthy soils play in sustaining life on Earth, ensuring food security, and maintaining ecosystem balance.

This year’s theme, “Soil and Water: Sources of Life,” highlights the intrinsic connection between soil and water as the foundation of our agricultural systems, biodiversity, and climate resilience. By recognizing their interdependence, this year’s observance calls for global action to protect and manage these essential resources sustainably. 

The webinar will feature leading experts and researchers from around the world who will share their latest findings, insights, and experiences in soil science and sustainable land management. It will also provide an interactive platform for dialog and collaboration, inspiring innovative approaches to safeguard soil health and promote a more sustainable and resilient future for all. 

Date: 5 December at 10:00 a.m. CET | 4.00 a.m. EST | 5.00 p.m. CST Asia
Webinar ID: 815 3701 6073
Website: https://sciforum.net/event/WSDW-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 to attend? Register regardless, and we will let you know when the recording is available to watch online.

Register now for free!

Program:

Webinar Chair and Speaker:

• Dr. Elisa Pellegrino, Institute of Crop Science, Italy;
• Dr. Cátia Venâncio, University of Aveiro, Portugal.

World Sustainable Transport Day, observed on 26 November, highlights the vital role of transport in promoting connectivity, trade, economic growth, and employment, while addressing its significant greenhouse gas impact. Sustainable transport provides mobility systems that are safe, affordable, accessible, efficient, and resilient, while minimizing emissions and environmental harm. It drives sustainable development. This day reminds us that the road to a better future depends on cleaner and greener transportation systems.

In recognition of World Sustainable Transport Day, MDPI supports the global call to advance low-carbon, inclusive, and efficient transport solutions. Through open access publishing, we invite readers to explore selected articles, Special Issues, and journals that contribute to building cleaner and more resilient societies.

“A Real-Time Collision Warning System for Autonomous Vehicles Based on YOLOv8n and SGBM Stereo Vision”
by Shang-En Tsai and Chia-Han Hsieh
Electronics 2025, 14(21), 4275; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14214275

“Does the Choice of Topic Modeling Technique Impact the Interpretation of Aviation Incident Reports? A Methodological Assessment”
by Aziida Nanyonga, Keith Joiner, Ugur Turhan and Graham Wild
Technologies 2025, 13(5), 209; https://doi.org/10.3390/technologies13050209

“Greening Sustainable Supply Chain Performance: The Moderating and Mediating Influence of Green Value Co-Creation and Green Innovation”
by Banji Rildwan Olaleye and Sara Faysal Mosleh
Adm. Sci. 2025, 15(5), 183; https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci15050183

“A Review of Passenger Counting in Public Transport Concepts with Solution Proposal Based on Image Processing and Machine Learning”
by Aleksander Radovan, Leo Mršić, Goran Đambić and Branko Mihaljević
Eng 2024, 5(4), 3284–3315; https://doi.org/10.3390/eng5040172

“The Transition Pathways to Sustainable Urban Mobility: Could They Be Extended to Megacities?”
by Sierra Rey-Tienda, Manuel Rey-Moreno and Cayetano Medina-Molina
Urban Sci. 2024, 8(4), 179; https://doi.org/10.3390/urbansci8040179

“The Impact of Spoofing Attacks in Connected Autonomous Vehicles under Traffic Congestion Conditions”
by Zisis-Rafail Tzoannos, Dimitrios Kosmanos, Apostolos Xenakis and Costas Chaikalis
Telecom 2024, 5(3), 747–759; https://doi.org/10.3390/telecom5030037

“An Investigation of Historic Transportation Infrastructure Preservation and Improvement through Historic Building Information Modeling”
by Rnin Salah, János Szép, Kitti Ajtayné Károlyfi and Nóra Géczy
Infrastructures 2024, 9(7), 114; https://doi.org/10.3390/infrastructures9070114

“Willingness to Participate in Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) in Sweden, 2022—Using an Electric Vehicle’s Battery for More Than Transport”
by Rahmat Khezri, David Steen and Le Anh Tuan
Sustainability 2024, 16(5), 1792; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16051792

“Particulate Matter Emission and Air Pollution Reduction by Applying Variable Systems in Tribologically Optimized Diesel Engines for Vehicles in Road Traffic”
by Saša Milojević, Jasna Glišović, Slobodan Savić, Goran Bošković, Milan Bukvić and Blaža Stojanović
Atmosphere 2024, 15(2), 184; https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos15020184

“Sustainability-Driven Design of Aircraft Composite Components”
by Angelos Filippatos, Dionysios Markatos, Georgios Tzortzinis, Kaushik Abhyankar, Sonia Malefaki, Maik Gude and Spiros Pantelakis
Aerospace 2024, 11(1), 86; https://doi.org/10.3390/aerospace11010086

“Deep Learning and Statistical Models for Forecasting Transportation Demand: A Case Study of Multiple Distribution Centers”
by Fábio Polola Mamede, Roberto Fray da Silva, Irineu de Brito Junior, Hugo Tsugunobu Yoshida Yoshizaki, Celso Mitsuo Hino and Carlos Eduardo Cugnasca
Logistics 2023, 7(4), 86; https://doi.org/10.3390/logistics7040086

“Ship Autonomous Collision-Avoidance Strategies—A Comprehensive Review”
by Hongguang Lyu, Zengrui Hao, Jiawei Li, Guang Li, Xiaofeng Sun, Guoqing Zhang, Yong Yin, Yanjie Zhao and Lunping Zhang
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(4), 830; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11040830

Conference: 2025 Symposium on Marine Microbiology in China
Date: 5–7 December 2025
Location: Guangzhou, China

MDPI will be attending the 2025 Symposium on Marine Microbiology in China as an exhibitor from 5 December to 7 December 2025. We welcome researchers from diverse backgrounds to visit our booth and share their latest ideas with us.

This conference will showcase the latest achievements and advancements in marine microbiology and related fields in China. It will facilitate in-depth discussions on the opportunities and challenges faced by marine microbiology in the context of global change, as well as future key research directions. The event aims to drive interdisciplinary integration and collaborative innovation between marine microbiology and other disciplines, thereby promoting high-level development in China's marine microbiology research and the blue marine industry.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at this conference:

• Marine Drugs;
• Microorganisms;
• Phycology;
• Fishes;
• JoF;
• Life;
• Oceans;
• Sustainability;
• Earth.

If you are planning to attend the conference, please feel free to get in contact with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person at our booth and answering any questions that you may have. For more information, please visit https://scsio.cas.cn/news/tztg/202509/t20250917_7969331.html.

MDPI is delighted to announce the establishment of the Michele Parrinello Award. Named in honor of Professor Michele Parrinello, the award celebrates his exceptional contributions and his profound impact on the field of computational physical science research.

The award will be presented biennially to distinguished scientists who have made outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of computational physical science—spanning physics, chemistry, and materials science.

About Professor Michele Parrinello

"Do not be afraid of new things. I see it many times when we discuss a new thing that young people are scared to go against the mainstream a little bit, thinking what is going to happen to me and so on. Be confident that what you do is meaningful, and do not be afraid, do not listen too much to what other people have to say.”

——Professor Michele Parrinello

Born in Messina in 1945, he received his degree from the University of Bologna and is currently affiliated with the Italian Institute of Technology. Professor Parrinello is known for his many technical innovations in the field of atomistic simulations and for a wealth of interdisciplinary applications ranging from materials science to chemistry and biology. Together with Roberto Car, he introduced ab initio molecular dynamics, also known as the Car–Parrinello method, marking the beginning of a new era both in the area of electronic structure calculations and in molecular dynamics simulations. He is also known for the Parrinello–Rahman method, which allows crystalline phase transitions to be studied by molecular dynamics. More recently, he has introduced metadynamics for the study of rare events and the calculation of free energies.

For his work, he has been awarded many prizes and honorary degrees. He is a member of numerous academies and learned societies, including the German Berlin-Brandenburgische Akademie der Wissenschaften, the British Royal Society, and the Italian Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei, which is the major academy in his home country of Italy.

Award Committee

The award committee will be chaired by Professor Xin-Gao Gong, a computational condensed matter physicist, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and professor at the Department of Physics, Fudan University. Professor Xin-Gao Gong will lead a panel of several senior experts in the field to oversee the evaluation and selection process. The Institute for Computational Physical Sciences at Fudan University (Shanghai, China), led by Professor Xin-Gao Gong, will serve as the supporting institute for the award.

"We hope the Michele Parrinello Award will recognize scientists who have made significant contributions to the field of computational condensed matter physics and at the same time set a benchmark for the younger generation, providing clear direction for their pursuit—this is precisely the original intention behind establishing the award."

——Professor Xin-Gao Gong

The first edition of the award was officially launched on 1 November 2025. Nominations will be accepted before the end of March 2026. For further details, please visit mparrinelloaward.org.

About the MDPI Sustainability Foundation and MDPI Awards

The Michele Parrinello Award is part of the MDPI Sustainability Foundation, which is dedicated to advancing sustainable development through scientific progress and global collaboration. The foundation also oversees the World Sustainability Award, the Emerging Sustainability Leader Award, and the Tu Youyou Award. The establishment of the Michele Parrinello Award will further enrich the existing award portfolio, providing continued and diversified financial support to outstanding professionals across various fields. 

In addition to these foundation-level awards, MDPI journals also recognize outstanding contributions through a range of honors, including Best Paper Awards, Outstanding Reviewer Awards, Young Investigator Awards, Travel Awards, Best PhD Thesis Awards, Editor of Distinction Awards, and others. These initiatives aim to recognize excellence across disciplines and career stages, contributing to the long-term vitality and sustainability of scientific research.

Find more information on awards here.