10th Anniversary

Several years ago, I was honored to be invited as a Guest Editor for the prestigious journal, Universe. Together with my colleague, Prof. E. Saridakis, we successfully released a Special Issue composed of 23 papers. We later published a similar Special Issue comprising 21 publications. In my time collaborating with Universe, I have had the privilege of working closely with the Editors of the journal and have greatly appreciated the constructive collaboration and unwavering support provided by the excellent editorial staff, including the Journal Development Editor, Managing Editors, and Assistant Editors.

As both an Editor and Reviewer for this journal, it has been a tremendous pleasure to contribute to the enhancement of its peer-review process. The journal upholds high standards, ensuring that at least two reviewers provide unbiased and constructive evaluations for each manuscript. This not only safeguards quality, but also promotes the development of impactful research.

Additionally, the works I have published in Universe have benefited from significant visibility and have inspired additional developments in my field.

I firmly believe that Universe will continue to serve as a leading platform for the dissemination of significant research contributions and a trusted reference for the global academic community.

SI links:

https://www.mdpi.com/journal/universe/special_issues/MTGCA

https://www.mdpi.com/journal/universe/topical_collections/MGCA

https://www.mdpi.com/journal/universe/special_issues/T0P2T501H4

Paper links:

https://doi.org/10.3390/universe10010026

https://doi.org/10.3390/universe7040089

https://doi.org/10.3390/universe6090138

https://doi.org/10.3390/universe5030074

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My experience, as a reviewer of numerous submitted papers, is that Universe, has a peer review process that is of high quality and efficiency. There is excellent communication and support from the editorial team—the team is very professional. It is an honor to be associated with this journal.

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It has been an honor to collaborate with Universe as both a reviewer and a contributing author. The journal's dedication to maintaining high standards in scientific publishing is evident through its rigorous peer-review process, which often includes the insights of three or four reviewers. This approach ensures a comprehensive evaluation of manuscripts and significantly enhances the quality of the published research.

As a reviewer, I have always appreciated the journal’s efficiency, clear communication, and the professionalism of the editorial team. Their unwavering support creates a seamless experience for contributors and reviewers alike. As an author, I have witnessed firsthand the broad visibility and impact of the journal, with my published work reaching a wide and engaged audience.

On the occasion of Universe’s 10th anniversary, I would like to commend the editorial board and all contributors for their outstanding achievements. The journal has become a cornerstone in the scientific community, advancing knowledge and fostering collaboration. I look forward to its continued success in the years to come.

Paper links:

https://doi.org/10.3390/universe8040213

https://doi.org/10.3390/universe6080108

https://doi.org/10.3390/universe6030046

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It has been my honor to manage a Special Issue "intermediate-energy heavy-ion collisions and studies with transport models" in the MDPI journal Universe. I hope this Special Issue will be helpful for the development of the heavy-ion simulation field. I am also impressed by the efficiency of the MDPI office and friendly communication from staff members. I believe that Universe is a good platform for nuclear physics, particle physics, and astronomy, and I sincerely wish the journal the best in the coming years.

SI links:

https://www.mdpi.com/journal/Universe/special_issues/Transport_Model_Studies_Intermediate_Energy_Heavy_Ion_Collisions

Paper links:

https://doi.org/10.3390/universe9010036

https://doi.org/10.3390/universe7010006

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I have worked with Universe in a number of roles, serving as an Editor, Guest Editor of Special Issues, Reviewer, Author. The peer-review process is very effective and smooth owing to the kind support of the journal’s in-house Editors. The editorial team are excellent, providing speedy, effective, and smooth support and communication. The website of each published work is very informative and effective, including information about the number of times each article has been read and the number of citations received. I really appreciate the hearty support and assistance I received as Guest Editor.

SI links:

https://www.mdpi.com/journal/universe/special_issues/modifiedgravitycosmology_darkenergy

https://www.mdpi.com/journal/universe/special_issues/origins

https://www.mdpi.com/journal/universe/special_issues/W5S81790I9

https://www.mdpi.com/journal/universe/special_issues/CS798I6YLK

Paper link:

https://doi.org/10.3390/universe7100362

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Universe is an excellent research journal with a fast, thorough and very efficient article publication process. I first published in this journal with my PhD supervisor before publishing with other researchers as corresponding author. Universe and the other MDPI journals have an excellent insight for details, excellence and efficiency in scientific publishing. Long live Universe!

Paper links:

https://doi.org/10.3390/universe10030136

https://doi.org/10.3390/universe9100454

https://doi.org/10.3390/universe9050232

https://doi.org/10.3390/universe7120467

https://doi.org/10.3390/universe7050144

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Universe excels with its sharp tech insights and deep dives into industry trends. It swiftly covers tech's newest stories, accompanied by visuals and charts for clarity and engagement. The magazine spans the spectrum of technology, from AI to space, reflecting its broad appeal. Its articles are both accurate and enlightening, a must-read for tech lovers and pros. With a sleek design and handy digital access, it is perfect for the on-the-go reader.

Paper link: https://doi.org/10.3390/universe10100395

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I had an excellent experience publishing with Universe. The peer-review process was both rigorous and constructive, ensuring that my work was of the highest quality. The editorial team was professional, responsive, and supportive, which made the entire publication process smooth and efficient. Since its publication, my work on Elementary Particle Physics has gained significant visibility, helping to foster meaningful academic discussions and collaborations. Congratulations on Universe’s 10th anniversary—I am proud to have been a part of the journal’s journey and look forward to seeing its continued impact in the years to come.

Paper links:

https://doi.org/10.3390/universe10120436

https://doi.org/10.3390/universe10110415

https://doi.org/10.3390/universe10120460

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I was invited by Universe to contribute as Guest Editor to a Special Issue. I was glad to accept because, in my opinion, this experience would help me to grow as scientist. Immediately after I accepted, the Editing staff provided support and helped me to make contact with possible contributors. The peer review process was fast and really efficient. I gained a lot of experience while collaborating with the journal and hope that I was able to help Universe to grow by publishing the Special Issue “Recent Outcomes and Future Challenges in Nuclear Astrophysics”. I am grateful for this experience and look forward to contributing to Universe in future.

SI link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/universe/special_issues/29Z90J57FT

Paper link: https://doi.org/10.3390/universe8010004

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One of the most important characteristics of this journal is its efficiency and the quality of the peer-review process. The time between the submission and the final Editorial decision is really short.

Another important aspect is the impact and visibility of our published work.

Finally, I want to say that, due to the hard work of the Editorial and Production sectors, in less than ten years, the journal Universe became a Reference Journal, publishing high-quality papers and thus contributing to the dissemination of scientific knowledge.

Paper link:

https://doi.org/10.3390/universe10110428

https://doi.org/10.3390/universe10010020

https://doi.org/10.3390/universe9050241

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Universe is an international peer-reviewed open access journal focused on principles and new discoveries related to the universe. It covers a range of fields, such as Cosmology, Astrophysics and Astronomy and so on. My research direction is solar physics. Our group has published serval papers in Universe, and I am happy to be one of the peer-reviewers, having reviewed more than 20 manuscripts over the past two years.

I am pleased to share my experience with Universe, which has provided a platform for scholars such as myself to contribute to the global discourse. The efficiency and quality of the peer-review process of Universe are commendable. The reviewers provided constructive feedback that was both timely and detailed, which significantly improved the manuscript. The editorial team of Universe has been exceptional in terms of their communication and support. They were responsive to my queries, providing clear guidance throughout the submission and review process. In conclusion, my experience with Universe has been nothing short of excellent.

Happy 10th Anniversary, Universe.

Paper links:

https://doi.org/10.3390/universe10050201

https://doi.org/10.3390/universe9050215

https://doi.org/10.3390/universe8020104

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My experience with Universe has been very positive. I have contributed to this journal as Guest Editor, author and reviewer. All these processes have been straightforward and very fast, aided by an intuitive web interface. And more importantly, the support provided by the editorial team has been great. They are very attentive and friendly.

SI link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/Universe/special_issues/7T3F9K232Y

Paper link: https://doi.org/10.3390/Universe9050240

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Universe, as a modern, open access online journal, meets all requirements of flexible, topical, and high-quality publishing in the areas of Cosmology, Astrophysics, Gravitation, Quantum Field Theory. As such, it has already attracted many important contributors. Universe’s broad scope allows readers to observe the connections between seemingly disconnected research areas. Such an approach does justice to an ongoing and advocated unification trend in fundamental physics. As a Special Issue Guest Editor and reader, I see this happen prominently for the research fields of Cosmology and Quantum Field Theory. My own published work in Universe is visible and enjoys appropriate dissemination. Universe handles the editorial process efficiently, pragmatically, and with reasonable effort via its website features. The editorial team supports/communicates with authors and Guest Editors in a friendly, constructive, and exemplary way. Thus, I can full-heartedly recommend this journal to my esteemed colleagues. I congratulate Universe for its success within the last decade, expecting a continuing growth in its impact in the landscape of fundamental physics journals for many years to come.

Special Issue links:

https://www.mdpi.com/journal/universe/special_issues/SI_Quantum_Field_Theory

https://www.mdpi.com/journal/universe/special_issues/FA98AT95T5

Paper links:

https://doi.org/10.3390/universe8020117

https://doi.org/10.3390/universe7060198

https://doi.org/10.3390/universe6090135

https://doi.org/10.3390/universe5030081

https://doi.org/10.3390/universe4120132

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My overall experience with the MDPI Universe journal is quite positive so far. Out of scale 5, I will it give 5.

This process has not started yet for the Special Issue in which I am a Guest Editor; however, I think it will go smoothly.

My communication with the Editorial Team has already taken more than one year, which is a sufficient duration for me to state that it has been quite productive and supportive. Whenever I have needed help and/or explanations regarding various technical or general questions, I have always received positive feedback.

As a Guest Editor, I am also currently writing a review paper for our Special Issue together with my colleague, who is the second Guest Editor. We hope that it will be published after going through the peer review process and will be appreciated by the community.

In the past, when I had good ideas regarding the Special Issue, the Editorial Office always had a positive attitude toward discussing and considering them.

Special Issue link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/universe/special_issues/YBN53EG190

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As a professional astronomer, my research career began more than fifty years ago. I have also been involved in various editorial tasks since the mid-1980s. As an editor, my intention has always been to improve given manuscripts with the help of expert reviewers and my own astronomical and language (including grammatical) knowledge. During the editorial process, I strive to obtain excellent papers when the submitted manuscript is strong and to enhance a good paper from a mediocre one. However, it is not feasible to improve a manuscript during the editorial process when its quality is very low from either a scientific or language point of view.

I was an editor of several international (English language) and national (Hungarian language) journals and served as an editor of ten conference proceedings. I joined the Editorial Board of the journal Universe quite recently in 2024. I appreciate the broad scope of this journal, which is perfectly expressed by its title. Universe publishes papers dealing with celestial bodies and phenomena on the widest distance scale: from the nearest objects in our Solar System to the farthest reaches in space (and time) and possibly even beyond, i.e., embracing the whole physical universe.

Universe is the most universal journal publishing results in the field of astronomy.

SI link:

https://www.mdpi.com/journal/universe/special_issues/34SMK66L52

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