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28 February 2026
MDPI INSIGHTS: The CEO’s Letter #32 - MDPI China and Thailand, China Science Daily, 1,000 Partnerships, R2R
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
Reflections from China: Year-End-Celebrations and Open Access Publishing
In February, I had the pleasure of joining over a thousand colleagues from our Tongzhou and Haidian offices at their end-of-year annual celebration in Beijing.
Spending time with our teams in China is also a powerful reminder of the scale and complexity of MDPI as a global organization. Our colleagues in Beijing, Wuhan, and across the country play a significant role in our day-to-day operations and long-term development. I’m grateful for the hospitality, collaboration, and commitment shown by our managers and teams in China, alongside colleagues worldwide, who have helped steadily build MDPI, brick by brick, over the years.
Below are some data on Open Access (OA) publishing in China and our collaboration in this important research market.
Open Access Publishing in China
China has been the world’s leading country in research and review article publication volume since 2019, exceeding one million publications in 2025. Over the past five years, the gap between China and the second-ranked country, the United States, has continued to widen.
In 2025:
- 47% of China’s research output was published Open Access
- Of those OA publications, 76% were Gold Open Access (approximately 382,930 articles)
- The overall OA distribution remained stable compared with 2024, with Gold OA increasing by 1%
Over the past five years (2021–2025):
- China published 4,398,050 research and review articles
- Approximately 48% of this output was OA
According to Dimensions, when comparing the top 20 countries by publication volume (2021–2025):
- China ranks 1st worldwide in publication volume
- China ranks 9th in citation performance within this group (for comparison, the US ranks 2nd in publication volume and 10th in citation ranking)
- Average citations per article: 12.51
Among the top 10 universities globally by publication volume, six are Chinese institutions, alongside Harvard University (USA), the University of São Paulo (Brazil), the University of Toronto (Canada), and the University of Oxford (UK).
MDPI and China
China is an important and long-standing part of MDPI’s global publishing ecosystem:
- In 2025, MDPI was the largest fully Open Access publisher in China
- MDPI published 22% of China’s Gold Open Access output (82,133 papers)
- We received 290,999 submissions from China-affiliated authors and published 82,133 articles
- There are 8,500+ active Editorial Board Members based in China
- 64% (5,438) have an H-index above 26
- MDPI works with:
- 117 Editors-in-Chief
- 103 Section Editors-in-Chief
- 71 China-based institutions currently hold IOAP agreements with MDPI, seven of which rank among the top 10 Chinese institutions by publication volume
China's scale in research output means that the publishing platforms chosen by Chinese scholars will continue to influence the direction of scholarly publishing. At the same time, MDPI’s strength comes from its international collaboration, with colleagues, editors, reviewers, and authors working together across regions and disciplines.
Thank you to all our colleagues in China, and around the world, who support MDPI’s publishing activities across departments and help advance open access research every day.
Impactful Research
“Progress in open science is built through trust, dialogue, and relationships”
Behind the Scenes: A Conversation with China Science Daily
During my trip to Beijing, I also had the opportunity to visit China Science Daily and take part in an interview and broader exchange with their team in Beijing. Visits like this matter because progress in open science is built not only through platforms and infrastructure, but also through trust, dialogue, and relationships across research communities and regions.
China Science Daily: History Museum
As part of the visit, I was given a tour of their History Museum, which offers a thorough perspective on the evolution of China’s first science and technology newspaper, established in 1959. The exhibition highlights how the organization developed into a trusted institution connecting research with the public and policymakers. It was a helpful reminder that at the core of publishing is stewardship, credibility, and long-term public engagement with science.
An Open Exchange on Open Science
During the visit, I met with Dr. Zhao Yan, Editor-in-Chief of ScienceNet. We had an open and engaging conversation about MDPI’s role in Open Access, the evolution of open science globally, and the potential for more collaboration going forward. He especially appreciated the candid and personal nature of our exchange, noting that this kind of dialogue feels important in a landscape where trust and transparency matter.
Interview on Open Access
I also participated in an interview with Ms. Yan Jie, from the Online Media Center and Editor-in-Chief of ScienceNet, China Science Daily. Our discussion covered the growth of Open Access over the past 30 years, MDPI’s mission and values, academic integrity, collaboration with the Chinese research community, and MDPI’s own 30th anniversary milestone. It was a great opportunity to reflect on how open science has matured, and where shared responsibility across publishers, institutions, and researchers continues to matter most.
“Progress in open science is built by more than scale and infrastructure”
I’m sharing a few photos from the visit as a glimpse behind the scenes. The full interview will be published by China Science Daily in due course, and I look forward to sharing it when it is available.
More broadly, visits like this reinforce something I’ve always believed in: progress in open science is built not only through scale and infrastructure, but also through continued dialogue, mutual respect, collaboration, and a willingness to listen across regions and perspectives. That remains central to our work, especially as MDPI reflects on 30 years of publishing, built together.
Inside MDPI
Bangkok Visit: Growth, Partnership, and Local Impact
In February, I also had the opportunity to visit our Bangkok office for the second time in two years to support their local meetings and deliver a training session on how we present MDPI at a corporate level.
It’s easy to spend time with our colleagues in Thailand. From Editorial and Production to Conferences, Marketing, Design, and our Regional Journal Relations Specialist (RJRS), the team continues to grow in scale and professionalism. I’d also like to recognize our local management and admin teams, who have been steadily expanding our office and supporting more than 500 colleagues on the ground.
Academic Partnerships
During the visit, we met with the Engineering Department at King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL). Our discussion focused on the recent MDPI developments, Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP) opportunities, Author Publishing Workshops (APW), and the potential use of JAMS to support their institutional journal.
“MDPI is the third-largest OA publisher in Thailand”
We also shared insights into the growth of Open Access (OA) in Thailand and KMITL’s own publishing trends. These conversations matter because institutions are looking for sustainable ways to support their researchers. Our IOAP agreements are one simple example of how we can provide value in this area while maintaining accessibility for authors.
Thailand and MDPI: 2025 Snapshot
Our Bangkok office, officially launched in 2022, has been growing to support over 500 staff members while continuing to expand its engagement in scholar visits, workshops, and conference collaborations. As at 2025, Thailand submissions to MDPI have increased about 21% and publications by about 25%, maintaining a rejection rate close to the company average. MDPI is the third-largest OA publisher in Thailand, publishing 15% of all Gold OA output in 2025.
Representing MDPI Externally
During the visit, I delivered a training session on how we present MDPI at external events.
This session covered topics related to:
- Our aim and guiding principles
- High-level company milestones and Indexing facts and figures
- Industry partnerships and collaborations
- Market trends in OA and subscription publishing
- Country-specific publishing data and collaborations with MDPI
- Insights from our Voice of Community report
I find that while many colleagues are very familiar with the specific journal for which they have responsibility, fewer have visibility into the broader MDPI ecosystem and the company’s global positioning. These sessions help build alignment, confidence, and consistency in how we represent the company.
What stands out most is that MDPI’s growth is not abstract: it’s visible in the people, the partnerships, and the professionalism developing across our offices.
Coming Together for Science
1,000 Institutional Partners: A Milestone Built on Trust
This month, we reached an important milestone: more than 1,000 institutions worldwide are now part of MDPI’s Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP). On paper, that is a number. In practice, it represents trust.
This milestone symbolizes thousands of conversations with libraries and institutions. It stands for negotiations, renewals, consortium expansions, and, most importantly, relationships built over time. It reflects the work of colleagues across publishing, institutional partnerships, marketing, editorial, finance, and many other teams who contribute to making these agreements operational.
In 2025 alone, more than 61,300 research articles benefited from article processing charge (APC) discounts through IOAP agreements. Tens of thousands of authors were able to publish through a simplified and structured process. At the same time, institutional administrators gained clearer oversight and streamlined workflows.
Why IOAP Matters
When we launched IOAP, the objective was straightforward: to reduce barriers for researchers while supporting institutions in navigating the evolving OA landscape. Over the past decade, the research ecosystem has changed. Funder mandates, national policies, and Plan S–aligned requirements have accelerated the transition to OA.
Institutions need publishing partners who provide transparency, scalability, and operational efficiency. IOAP was designed to support that reality.
For colleagues who would like to better understand the program, this blog-post overview of MDPI’s IOAP provides additional context, including common questions around the transition to OA and how our institutional partnerships are structured.
“Institutions need publishing partners who provide transparency, scalability, and operational efficiency”
Recent Examples
Our agreements continue to evolve across regions:
- In Sweden, MDPI signed a national Open Access publishing agreement with 96 institutions, enabling affiliated researchers to publish without managing individual APC payments.
- In Spain, we extended our flat-fee agreement with Universidad Católica de Valencia, reinforcing institutional support for OA publishing.
These examples show that institutions seek structured, predictable models that support their researchers at scale.
Looking Ahead
Crossing the threshold of 1,000 partners tells us that institutions see MDPI not just as a publisher but as a reliable operational partner in advancing open science. This milestone is not a finish line. It is a reminder that the work continues.
Thank you to the entire IOAP team and to all colleagues who contributed to reaching this achievement.
P.S. You can read about this milestone across industry outlets, including STM Publishing News, ALPSP, Research Information, EurekAlert, Brightsurf, among others. You can also read about the coverage in Poland (e.g., media-room, bomega) Korea (newstap), and Romania (EduLike).
Closing Thoughts
Reflections from the Researcher to Reader Conference
During 24–25 February, I attended the 2026 Researcher to Reader Conference in London, UK. Leaders from across scholarly publishing, research infrastructure, libraries, and technology gathered to discuss AI and research integrity, peer review reform, metadata and infrastructure, community engagement, open research policy, and the evolving role of publishers in a rapidly shifting ecosystem.
The conversations were open and honest, and at times uncomfortable – exactly what we need at times. Below are a few reflections that stayed with me.
The Battle for Knowledge: What Becomes Accepted as ‘True’?
One recurring theme was not whether science evolves but whether our infrastructure is resilient enough to sustain trust at scale. Science does not promise certainty: it promises process. As publishing systems grow more complex and become more technologically mediated, the question is how intentionally we design, monitor, and strengthen that process.
Peer Review: Speed, Credentials, and Structural Loops
Researchers consistently call for faster peer review. At the same time, reviewer credentials are often tied to publication records. This creates a structural loop. Publishing history opens reviewing opportunities, reviewing strengthens credentials, and those without early access remain outside the cycle.
There is a need for us to reflect on how opportunity circulates within our systems: we should ask how we create more inclusive pathways for researchers globally to participate in peer review.
Community Engagement Workshop
One of the highlights of R2R was the workshop format, whereby small groups met repeatedly over two days and moved from ideas to tangible strategies.
I joined the Community Engagement workshop led by Lou Peck (CEO at The International Bunch) and Godwyns Onwuchekwa (Principal Consultant at Global Tapestry Consulting). We explored two deceptively simple questions: What is a community? and What does engagement truly mean?
“Engagement requires shared design and shared responsibility”
Too often, organizations equate communication with engagement. The framework discussed mapped a maturity spectrum – from enablement (broadcasting, informing and consulting) to true engagement (collaborating and co-creating).
It was a useful reminder of the fact that if we want trust and loyalty, engagement must go beyond announcements and surveys. It requires shared design and shared responsibility.
AI: Democratization or Digital Colonialism?
I especially enjoyed the thought-provoking presentation from Nikesh Gosalia (Chief Partnership Officer at Cactus Communications), which highlighted an uncomfortable reality:
- 93% of AI-generated content is in English
- Approximately 2% is in French
- Approximately 2% is in German
- More than 7,000 languages are represented in less than 5% of the content within large AI systems
The implications are profound. Is AI democratizing access to scholarly publishing (making it easier for researchers everywhere to participate in global knowledge production)? Or are we encoding colonialism at scale (entrenching linguistic and structural hierarchies, and making it harder for voices from the Global South to be heard)?
AI is already reshaping how research is created, reviewed, discovered, and shared. Its potential is enormous. But its impact depends not only on capability, but on governance, design, and intentionality. Publishers, funders, and researchers all share responsibility in shaping how these systems evolve.
Ethicality in practice (Lightening Talk)
It was also great to have our colleague Dr Miloš Čučulović (Head of Technology Innovation at MDPI) present MDPI’s Ethicality platform during a lightning talk.
“Technology alone is not the answer”
Ethicality embeds AI-driven checks directly into the submission workflow, supporting editors proactively rather than reacting after publication. As we scale, tools like this help balance trust, efficiency, and research integrity.
This goes back into the underlying theme of the conference that technology alone is not the answer. However, technology embedded thoughtfully within clear governance frameworks can strengthen confidence in the editorial process.
Final thought
The question is no longer whether technology will transform research infrastructure: it is already doing so. The real question is what role each of us will play in shaping that transformation deliberately, with structural maturity, inclusive governance, and engagement that moves from informing to co-creating.
Science needs to evolve, responsibly. And that responsibility extends not only to what we publish, but also to how the systems behind publication are designed. Some important topics to continue reflecting on both internally and within our broader community.
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG
26 February 2026
Toxics | Selected Papers Published in 2024–2025 in the “Reproductive and Developmental Toxicity” Section
All articles published in Toxics (ISSN: 2305-6304) are of open access format, meaning readers have free and unlimited access to all full texts. We invite you to read our selected papers in the Section “Reproductive and Developmental Toxicity”, which are listed below.
1. “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 et al.
Toxics 2025, 13(3), 151; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics13030151
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/13/3/151
2. “Micro/Nanoplastic Exposure on Placental Health and Adverse Pregnancy Risks: Novel Assessment System Based upon Targeted Risk Assessment Environmental Chemicals Strategy”
by Danyang Wan, Yujie Liu, Qianjing Chang, Zhaofeng Liu, Qing Wang, Rui Niu, Beibei Gao, Quanquan Guan and Yankai Xia
Toxics 2024, 12(8), 553; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12080553
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/8/553
3. “Reproductive and Developmental Effects of Sex-Specific Chronic Exposure to Dietary Arsenic in Zebrafish (Danio rerio)”
by Mahesh Rachamalla, Arash Salahinejad, Vladimir Kodzhahinchev and Som Niyogi
Toxics 2024, 12(4), 302; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12040302
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/4/302
4. “Ritonavir Has Reproductive Toxicity Depending on Disrupting PI3K/PDK1/AKT Signaling Pathway”
by Eun-Ju Jung, Jae-Hwan Jo, Claudine Uwamahoro, Seung-Ik Jang, Woo-Jin Lee, Ju-Mi Hwang, Jeong-Won Bae and Woo-Sung Kwon
Toxics 2024, 12(1), 73; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12010073
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/1/73
5. “Cardiotoxic Effect Induced by F-53B via Nitric Oxide Signalling on Parkin−/− Mice”
by Jun Nie, Chao Hu, Yuru Huang, Ying Ma and Liping Lu
Toxics 2025, 13(11), 942; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics13110942
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/13/11/942
6. “The Ovary as a Target Organ for New Generation Bisphenols Toxicity”
by Paulina Głód, Joanna Smoleniec, Weronika Marynowicz, Justyna Gogola-Mruk and Anna Ptak
Toxics 2025, 13(3), 164; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics13030164
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/13/3/164
7. “The Role of Life Stages in the Sensitivity of Hediste diversicolor to Nanoplastics: A Case Study with Poly(Methyl)Methacrylate (PMMA)”
by Beatriz Neves, Miguel Oliveira, Carolina Frazão, Mónica Almeida, Ricardo J. B. Pinto, Etelvina Figueira and Adília Pires
Toxics 2024, 12(5), 352; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12050352
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/5/352
8. “Developmental Programming: Impact of Prenatal Exposure to Bisphenol A on Senescence and Circadian Mediators in the Liver of Sheep”
by Giuliana Motta, Soundara Viveka Thangaraj and Vasantha Padmanabhan
Toxics 2024, 12(1), 15; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12010015
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/1/15
9. “Bifenthrin Diminishes Male Fertility Potential by Inducing Protein Defects in Mouse Sperm”
by Jeong-Won Bae, Ju-Mi Hwang, Minjung Yoon and Woo-Sung Kwon
Toxics 2024, 12(1), 53; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12010053
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/1/53
10. “Analysis of Women’s Knowledge, Health Risk Perceptions, Beliefs and Avoidance Behaviour in Relation to Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals in Personal Care and Household Products”
by Adrianna Trifunovski, Nooshin Khobzi Rotondi, Jennifer Abbass-Dick and Caroline Barakat
Toxics 2025, 13(5), 414; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics13050414
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/13/5/414
26 February 2026
Meet Us Virtually at the 1st International Online Conference on Xenobiotics (IOCXe2026), 22–23 June 2026
24 February 2026
Toxics | Highly Cited Papers Published in 2024–2025 in the “Air Pollution and Health” Section
As all of the articles published in Toxics (ISSN: 2305-6304) are open access, you have free and unlimited access to the full text of all articles. We invite you to read our selected papers in the Section “Air Pollution and Health”, which are listed below.
1. “Significance of Volatile Organic Compounds to Secondary Pollution Formation and Health Risks Observed during a Summer Campaign in an Industrial Urban Area”
by Cao Li, Qihui Men, Zihao Zhang, Hao Yue, Shijie Cui, Xiangpeng Huang, Yunjiang Zhang, Junfeng Wang, Mindong Chen and Haiwei Li
Toxics 2024, 12(1), 34; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12010034
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/1/34
2. “Particulate Matter Induces Oxidative Stress and Ferroptosis in Human Lung Epithelial Cells”
by Yujin Ahn, Yong-Hyeon Yim and Hee Min Yoo
Toxics 2024, 12(2), 161; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12020161
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/2/161
3. “Lactic Acid Salts of Nicotine Potentiate the Transfer of Toxic Metals into Electronic Cigarette Aerosols”
by R. Steven Pappas, Naudia Gray, Mary Halstead and Clifford H. Watson
Toxics 2024, 12(1), 65; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12010065
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/1/65
4. “Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination in Dust in Vilnius Schools: Source Identification, Pollution Levels, and Potential Health Risks for Children”
by Murat Huseyin Unsal, Gytautas Ignatavičius, Arunas Valiulis, Nina Prokopciuk, Roberta Valskienė and Vaidotas Valskys
Toxics 2024, 12(3), 224; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12030224
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/3/224
5. “Real-Time Exposure to 3D-Printing Emissions Elicits Metabolic and Pro-Inflammatory Responses in Human Airway Epithelial Cells”
by Xiaojia He, Lillie Marie Barnett, Jennifer Jeon, Qian Zhang, Saeed Alqahtani, Marilyn Black, Jonathan Shannahan and Christa Wright
Toxics 2024, 12(1), 67; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12010067
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/1/67
6. “Association between Volatile Organic Compound Exposure and Sex Hormones in Adolescents: The Mediating Role of Serum Albumin”
by Xinyao Lian, Jianhui Guo, Yaqi Wang, Shaoguan Wang and Jing Li
Toxics 2024, 12(6), 438; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12060438
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/6/438
7. “Short-Term Interaction Effects of PM2.5 and O3 on Daily Mortality: A Time-Series Study of Multiple Cities in China”
by Ying Zhang, Lingling Fan, Shigong Wang and Huan Luo
Toxics 2024, 12(8), 578; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12080578
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/8/578
8. “Phthalate Acid Esters (PAEs) in Indoor Dust from Decoration Material Stores: Occurrence, Sources, and Health Risks”
by Li-Bo Chen, Chong-Jing Gao, Ying Zhang, Hao-Yang Shen, Xin-Yu Lu, Cenyan Huang, Xiaorong Dai, Jien Ye, Xiaoyu Jia, Kun Wu et al.
Toxics 2024, 12(7), 505; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12070505
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/7/505
9. “Effect of Ozone Exposure on Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease Mortality in the Elderly”
by Tianyun Wang, Junlong Wang, Li Sun, Ye Deng, Yuting Xiang, Yuting Wang, Jiamei Chen, Wen Peng, Yuanyao Cui and Miao He
Toxics 2025, 13(3), 184; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics13030184
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/13/3/184
10. “A Study on Dust Storm Pollution and Source Identification in Northwestern China”
by Hongfei Meng, Feiteng Wang, Guangzu Bai and Huilin Li
Toxics 2025, 13(1), 33; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics13010033
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/13/1/33
We invite you to read and submit relevant papers to the journal Toxics.
Toxics Editorial Office
24 February 2026
Toxics | Highly Cited Papers Published in 2024–2025 in the “Novel Methods in Toxicology Research” Section
All articles published in Toxics (ISSN: 2305-6304) are open access so our readers have free and unlimited access to the full text of all articles. We invite you to read our highly cited papers in the “Novel Methods in Toxicology Research” Section, which are listed below:
1. “Recent Advances in Omics, Computational Models, and Advanced Screening Methods for Drug Safety and Efficacy”
by Ahrum Son, Jongham Park, Woojin Kim, Yoonki Yoon, Sangwoon Lee, Jaeho Ji and Hyunsoo Kim
Toxics 2024, 12(11), 822; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12110822
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/11/822
2. “Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Agricultural Soils Based on Multi-Receptor Modeling Combined with Monte Carlo Simulation”
by Yundong Wu, Yan Xia, Li Mu, Wenjie Liu, Qiuying Wang, Tianyan Su, Qiu Yang, Amani Milinga and Yanwei Zhang
Toxics 2024, 12(9), 643; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12090643
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/9/643
3. “Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Methods to Evaluate Cardiotoxicity following the Adverse Outcome Pathway Frameworks”
by Edoardo Luca Viganò, Davide Ballabio and Alessandra Roncaglioni
Toxics 2024, 12(1), 87; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12010087
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/1/87
4. “In Vitro Toxicity Screening of Fifty Complex Mixtures in HepG2 Cells”
by Sunmi Kim, Kyounghee Kang, Haena Kim and Myungwon Seo
Toxics 2024, 12(2), 126; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12020126
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/2/126
5. “Interlaboratory Study on Zebrafish in Toxicology: Systematic Evaluation of the Application of Zebrafish in Toxicology’s (SEAZIT’s) Evaluation of Developmental Toxicity”
by Jon T. Hamm, Jui-Hua Hsieh, Georgia K. Roberts, Bradley Collins, Jenni Gorospe, Barney Sparrow, Nigel J. Walker, Lisa Truong, Robyn L. Tanguay, Sylvia Dyballa et al.
Toxics 2024, 12(1), 93; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12010093
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/1/93
6. “A Machine-Learning-Driven Pathophysiology-Based New Approach Method for the Dose-Dependent Assessment of Hazardous Chemical Mixtures and Experimental Validations”
by Sarita Limbu, Eric Glasgow, Tessa Block and Sivanesan Dakshanamurthy
Toxics 2024, 12(7), 481; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12070481
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/7/481
7. “Selenomethionine and Allicin Synergistically Mitigate Intestinal Oxidative Injury by Activating the Nrf2 Pathway”
by Yongshi Liu, Xi Lv, Heling Yuan, Xiaoming Wang, Jinhu Huang and Liping Wang
Toxics 2024, 12(10), 719; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12100719
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/10/719
8. “Machine Learning to Predict Drug-Induced Liver Injury and Its Validation on Failed Drug Candidates in Development”
by Fahad Mostafa, Victoria Howle and Minjun Chen
Toxics 2024, 12(6), 385; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12060385
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/6/385
9. “Effects of Environmental Chemical Pollutants on Microbiome Diversity: Insights from Shotgun Metagenomics”
by Seid Muhie, Aarti Gautam, John Mylroie, Bintu Sowe, Ross Campbell, Edward J. Perkins, Rasha Hammamieh and Natàlia Garcia-Reyero
Toxics 2025, 13(2), 142; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics13020142
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/13/2/142
10. “New Horizons in Skin Sensitization Assessment of Complex Mixtures: The Use of New Approach Methodologies Beyond Regulatory Approaches”
by Argel Islas-Robles, Meera Ramani, Jakeb Phillips and Gertrude-Emilia Costin
Toxics 2025, 13(8), 693; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics13080693
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/13/8/693
24 February 2026
Toxics | Selected Papers Published in 2024–2025 in the “Toxicity Reduction and Environmental Remediation” Section
As all of the articles published in Toxics (ISSN: 2305-6304) are of an open-access format, you have free and unlimited access to the full text of all articles. We invite you to read our selected papers in the Section “Toxicity Reduction and Environmental Remediation”, which are listed below:
1. “Research Progress on Membrane Separation Technology for Oily Wastewater Treatment”
by Yichang Wang, Yu Zhang, Liang Liang, Feng Tu, Zhongjian Li, Xianjin Tang, Li Dai and Lingli Li
Toxics 2024, 12(11), 794; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12110794
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/11/794
2. “Microbially Induced Calcium Carbonate Precipitation as a Bioremediation Technique for Mining Waste”
by Samantha M. Wilcox, Catherine N. Mulligan and Carmen Mihaela Neculita
Toxics 2024, 12(2), 107; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12020107
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/2/107
3. “Sustainable Development of ZnO Nanostructure Doping with Water Hyacinth-Derived Activated Carbon for Visible-Light Photocatalysis”
by Sucheewan Krobthong, Tipawan Rungsawang, Naphatson Khaodara, Napat Kaewtrakulchai, Kanit Manatura, Khewika Sukiam, Donchida Wathinputhiporn, Sawitree Wongrerdeke, Chatdani Boonruang and Sutthipoj Wongrerdeke
Toxics 2024, 12(3), 165; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12030165
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/3/165
4. “Chiral Analysis of Pesticides and Emerging Contaminants by Capillary Electrophoresis—Application to Toxicity Evaluation”
by Laura García-Cansino, María Luisa Marina and María Ángeles García
Toxics 2024, 12(3), 185; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12030185
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/3/185
5. “Identification and Mechanistic Analysis of Toxic Degradation Products in the Advanced Oxidation Pathways of Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics”
by Shuhail Sun, Zhonghe Wang, Qikun Pu, Xinao Li, Yuhan Cui, Hao Yang and Yu Li
Toxics 2024, 12(3), 203; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12030203
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/3/203
6. “Sustainable Bio-Based Adsorbents for Simultaneous and Efficient Removal of Hazardous Dyes from Aqueous Solutions”
by Dhwani Vara, Stuti Jha, Shweta Bisht, Syed Shahabuddin, Rama Gaur, Suhas and Inderreet Tyagi
Toxics 2024, 12(4), 266; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12040266
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/4/266
7. “Electrokinetic Remediation of Cu- and Zn-Contaminated Soft Clay with Electrolytes Situated above Soil Surfaces”
by Zhaohua Sun, Jingxian Geng, Cheng Zhang and Qiu Du
Toxics 2024, 12(8), 563; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12080563
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/8/563
8. “Surfactant-Based Chemical Washing to Remediate Oil-Contaminated Soil: The State of Knowledge”
by Yanxin Zhao, Yuhuan Sun, Haihan Sun, Fang Zuo, Shaoping Kuang, Shuwu Zhang and Fayuan Wang
Toxics 2024, 12(9), 648; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12090648
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/9/648
9. “Enhanced Tetracycline Adsorption Using KOH-Modified Biochar Derived from Waste Activated Sludge in Aqueous Solutions”
by Jiazheng Ding, Jiahao Liang, Qinghong Wang, Xiang Tan, Wenyu Xie, Chunmao Chen, Changgang Li, Dehao Li, Jin Li and Xiaoging Chen
Toxics 2024, 12(10), 691; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12100691
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/10/691
10. “The Dual Role of Natural Organic Matter in the Degradation of Organic Pollutants by Persulfate-Based Advanced Oxidation Processes: A Mini-Review”
by Yanxin Zhao, Yuhuan Sun, Haihan Sun, Fang Zuo, Shaoping Kuang, Shuwu Zhang and Fayuan Wang
Toxics 2024, 12(11), 770; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12110770
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/11/770
11. “Advances in Soil Amendments for Remediation of Heavy Metal-Contaminated Soils: Mechanisms, Impact, and Future Prospects”
by Xinyi Nie, Xianhuai Huang, Man Li, Zhaochi Lu and Xinhe Ling
Toxics 2024, 12(12), 872; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12120872
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/12/872
12. “Efficient Adsorption of Lead on Hydro-Pyrochar Synthesized by Two-Step Conversion of Corn Cob in Magnesium Chloride Medium”
by Marija Simić, Jelena Petrović, Marija Koprivica, Marija Ercegović, Jelena Dimitrijević, Nikola S. Vuković and Nuria Fiol
Toxics 2025, 13(6), 459; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics13060459
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/13/6/459
20 February 2026
MDPI Virtual Academic Publishing Workshop (New Harvest), 25 February 2026
This Academic Publishing Workshop will be led by MDPI Regional Journal Relations Specialist, Dr. Sally Wu, on “Author Training”. Participants will receive practical advice on essential aspects of writing academic articles. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of the academic publishing landscape and how to successfully contribute to it.
Date: 25 February 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. EST
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Dr. Sally Wu |
Tips for Writing Great Research Papers
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11:40 a.m.–12:15 p.m. |
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Dr. Sally Wu |
How to Respond to Peer Reviewers
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12:15–12:50 p.m. |
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Dr. Sally Wu |
AI in Publishing: Challenges and Opportunities
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12:50–13:30 p.m. |
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Dr. Sally Wu received a PhD in medical science from the University of Toronto in the fall of 2025. She joined MDPI in February 2025 as an Assistant Editor for Cells. She was recently promoted to Regional Journal Relations Specialist position in August. In this role, she works with many journals, liaising with authors, board members, and EiCs. She has attended several conferences across North America, hosted scholar visits, and taken part in other outreach events. |
18 February 2026
MDPI’s Open Access Program Reaches 1,000 Institutions Worldwide
12 February 2026
Toxics | Highly Cited Papers Published in 2024–2025 in the “Neurotoxicity” Section
As all of the articles published in Toxics (ISSN: 2305-6304) are of open access format: you have free and unlimited access to the full text of all articles. We invite you to read our selected papers in the “Neurotoxicity” Section, which are listed below.
1. “Glutamate-Mediated Neural Alterations in Lead Exposure: Mechanisms, Pathways, and Phenotypes”
by Wagner A. Tamagno and Jennifer L. Freeman
Toxics 2025, 13(7), 519; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics13070519
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/13/7/519
2. “Iodine Deficiency Exacerbates Thyroidal and Neurological Effects of Developmental Perchlorate Exposure in the Neonatal and Adult Rat”
by Mary E. Gilbert, MaryAnn G. Hawks, Kiersten S. Bell, Wendy Oshiro, Carmen Wood, Barbara Jane George, Ryne Thomas and Jermaine Ford
Toxics 2024, 12(12), 842; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12120842
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/12/842
3. “Polystyrene Nanomicroplastics Aggravate Ammonia-Induced Neurotoxic Effects in Zebrafish Embryos”
by Dan Xing, Wenting Zheng, Huiming Zhou, Guangyu Li, Yan Li, Jingwen Jia, Haoling Liu, Ning Luan and Xiaolin Liu
Toxics 2024, 12(12), 853; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12120853
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/12/853
4. “The Role of Epigenetic Mechanisms in the Development of PM2.5-Induced Cognitive Impairment”
by Lishan Jiang, Mingxia Shao, Chao Song, Li Zhou, Wenke Nie, Hang Yu, Siqi Wang, Yongping Liu and Li Yu
Toxics 2025, 13(2), 119; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics13020119
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/13/2/119
5. “Neurotoxicity and Mechanism in Zebrafish Embryo Induced by Tetrabromobisphenol A bis (2-Hydroxyethyl) Ether (TBBPA-DHEE) Exposure”
by Xinyu Zhang, Liguo Guo, Yiwen Luo, Xia Xu, Ying Han, Hui Chen, Haohao Sun, Yingang Xue and Guixiang Ji
Toxics 2025, 13(2), 76; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics13020076
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/13/2/76
6. “Hippocampal Proteomics Reveals the Novel Molecular Profiling of Postnatal Lead (Pb) Exposure on Autism-like Behaviors”
by Liu Li, Xulan Zhou, Zihan Ma, Ruming Liu, Yuhan Zhang, Yaqi Wang, Yiwen Liu, Xiaochun Xia and Juan Wang
Toxics 2025, 13(6), 465; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics13060465
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/13/6/465
11 February 2026
Toxics | Highly Cited Papers in the “Human Toxicology and Epidemiology” Section
All articles published in Toxics (ISSN: 2305-6304) are in an open access format, granting our readers free and unlimited access to the full text of them all. We welcome you to read our selection of highly cited papers in the “Human Toxicology and Epidemiology” Section, which are listed below:
1. “Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Affect Female Reproductive Health: Epidemiological Evidence and Underlying Mechanisms”
by Rui Qu, Jingxuan Wang, Xiaojie Li, Yan Zhang, Tailang Yin and Pan Yang
Toxics 2024, 12(9), 678; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12090678
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/9/678
2. “Cement Industry Pollution and Its Impact on the Environment and Population Health: A Review”
by Alina Bărbulescu and Kamal Hosen
Toxics 2025, 13(7), 587; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics13070587
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/13/7/587
3. “Health Implications of Widespread Micro- and Nanoplastic Exposure: Environmental Prevalence, Mechanisms, and Biological Impact on Humans”
by Olivia-Teodora Preda, Ana-Maria Vlasceanu, Cristina Veronica Andreescu, Aristidis Tsatsaki, Yaroslav Mezhuev, Carolina Negrei and Daniela Luiza Baconi
Toxics 2024, 12(10), 730; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12100730
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/10/730
by Christos F. Tagkas, Evangelos C. Rizos, Georgios Markozannes, Maria A. Karalexi, Lydia Wairegi and Evangelia E. Ntzani
Toxics 2024, 12(10), 694; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12100694
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/10/694
5. “Toxicological Effects of Naturally Occurring Endocrine Disruptors on Various Human Health Targets: A Rapid Review”
by Sara Virtuoso, Carla Raggi, Antonella Maugliani, Francesca Baldi, Donatella Gentili and Laura Narciso
Toxics 2024, 12(4), 256; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12040256
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/4/256
6. “Unveiling the Mysteries of Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury: New Horizons in Pathogenesis and Prevention”
by Zhong Wang, Qiuhan Wang and Xuezhong Gong
Toxics 2024, 12(8), 620; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12080620
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/8/620
7. “Phthalates and Non-Phthalate Plasticizers and Thyroid Dysfunction: Current Evidence and Novel Strategies to Reduce Their Spread in Food Industry and Environment”
by Francesca Gorini, Alessandro Tonacci, Chiara Sanmartin and Francesca Venturi
Toxics 2025, 13(3), 222; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics13030222
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/13/3/222
8. “Exposure to 6-PPD Quinone Disrupts Adsorption and Catabolism of Leucine and Causes Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Caenorhabditis elegans”
by Wei Wang, Yunhui Li and Dayong Wang
Toxics 2025, 13(7), 544; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics13070544
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/13/7/544
9. “Long-Term Exposure to 6-PPD Quinone Inhibits Glutamate Synthesis and Glutamate Receptor Function Associated with Its Toxicity Induction in Caenorhabditis elegans”
by Wei Wang, Yunhui Li and Dayong Wang
Toxics 2025, 13(6), 434; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics13060434
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/13/6/434
10. “The Impact of Ambient Air Pollution on Allergic Rhinitis Symptoms: A Prospective Follow-Up Study”
by Wen Sun, Chan Ding, Zhuoying Jiang, Xinliang Zheng, Jinlan Jiang and Huadong Xu
Toxics 2024, 12(9), 663; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12090663
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/9/663
11. “TLR4 as a Potential Target of Me-PFOSA-AcOH Leading to Cardiovascular Diseases: Evidence from NHANES 2013–2018 and Molecular Docking”
by Zhilei Mao, Yanling Chen, Haixin Li, Qun Lu and Kun Zhou
Toxics 2024, 12(10), 693; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12100693
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/10/693
12. “A Rapid In Vivo Toxicity Assessment Method for Antimicrobial Peptides”
by Yulang Chi, Yunhui Peng, Shikun Zhang, Sijia Tang, Wenzhou Zhang, Congjie Dai and Shouping Ji
Toxics 2024, 12(6), 387; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12060387
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/6/387
13. “Which Environmental Pollutants Are Toxic to Our Ears?—Evidence of the Ototoxicity of Common Substances”
by Gregory M. Zarus, Patricia Ruiz, Rae Benedict, Stephan Brenner, Krystin Carlson, Layna Jeong and Thais C. Morata
Toxics 2024, 12(9), 650; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12090650
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/9/650
14. The Protective Effects of Ganoderma lucidum Active Peptide GLP4 on Lung Injury Induced by Cadmium Poisoning in Mice”
by Shirong Zhu, Xiaoling Wang and Gaoqiang Liu
Toxics 2024, 12(6), 378; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12060378
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/12/6/378
15. “The Effect of Selenium Against Cadmium-Induced Nephrotoxicity in Rats: The Role of the TRPM2 Channel”
by Ömer Faruk Keleş, Mehmet Hafit Bayir, Hacı Ahmet Çiçek, Adem Ahlatcı and Kenan Yıldızhan
Toxics 2025, 13(2), 87; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics13020087
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/13/2/87
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