Announcements

In order to specifically develop different research areas and attract more high-quality papers, under the guidance of the Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Luis Hernández-Callejo, Urban Science (ISSN: 2413-8851) has established 6 new Sections.

The new Sections are tailored to refine the classification of urban studies, helping authors identify the most relevant submission scope and enabling readers to quickly access research in their focus areas. The six Sections include:

• "Urban Planning and Design";
• "Urban Environment and Sustainability";
• "Intelligent Cities and Technology";
• "Urban Mobility and Transportation";
• "Urban Economy and Industry";
• "Urban Governance for Health and Well-Being".

Special lssues and papers will be reorganized to align with the new Section structure.

Each Section focuses on distinct core themes, with detailed "Section Information" (covering concept overviews, key research priorities, and welcome topics) available on the journal’s official website. We warmly invite scholars worldwide working in urban-related fields to submit high-quality original research or reviews to the corresponding Section, and look forward to advancing interdisciplinary exchanges and innovations in urban science together.

In addition, we are currently recruiting Editorial Board Members (EBMs) and Guest Editors for all Sections. If you are an active researcher in this field and are passionate about publishing cutting-edge research, please contact us at jr-urbansci@mdpi.com.

Conference: The 13th National Conference on Environmental Chemistry
Date: 28 November—2 December 2025
Location: Jiangmen, China

MDPI will be attending the 13th National Conference on Environmental Chemistry (13th NCEC) as an exhibitor, welcoming researchers from diverse backgrounds to visit and share their latest ideas.

Hosted by Wuyi University and the Environmental Chemistry Committee of the Chinese Chemical Society, the 13th NCEC will be held in Jiangmen, Guangdong, from November 28 to December 2, 2025.

Under the theme “Innovation in Environmental Science, Promoting Green Development”, the conference will feature over 90 academic sessions. These sessions will focus on the latest research advances and national needs in areas such as theoretical environmental chemistry, the environment and health, environmental catalysis, environmental management, environmental analysis, interfacial processes, ecotoxicology, pollution control, and remediation technologies related to water, soil, air, and solid waste. A particular emphasis will be placed on the national “Dual Carbon” strategy and the management of emerging contaminants.

The following open access journals will be represented at the conference:

• Toxics;
• Water;
• Air;
• Fuels;
• International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health;
• Microplastics;
• Soil Systems;
• Sustainability;
• Urban Science;
• World;
• Journal of Xenobiotics;
• Clean Technologies;
• Journal of Experimental and Theoretical Analyses;
• Pollutants;
• Separations;
• Sustainable Chemistry.

If you will be attending this conference, please feel free to begin a conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit https://www.ncec2025.com/.

World Food Day commemorates the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in 1945. This global observance unites researchers, policymakers, and communities to reflect on the vital role of food in human health, sustainability, and global development. 

The 2025 theme calls for collective action to build a fairer, more sustainable, and resilient food system for all. From advancing sustainable agriculture and ensuring equitable food distribution to promoting nutritious diets and reducing food waste, the focus is on transforming the way we produce, consume, and share food—so that no one is left behind.

MDPI journals provide essential platforms for scientific dialogue and innovation in food research. Through a collection of articles, Special Issues, and reprints, we invite you to explore the latest findings shaping the future of food systems. Covering themes such as food safety and quality assurance, functional foods and probiotics, nutrition and public health, innovation and technology in food production, and the intersection of food security, climate, and social equity, these contributions foster global collaboration toward a healthier, more sustainable future.

Together, through research, innovation, and shared responsibility, we can build a world where food security and sustainability go hand in hand for better foods and a better future—nourishing both people and the planet.

“Prevalence and Antibiotic Resistance Profile of Clostridium perfringens Isolated from Pork and Chicken Meat in Vietnam”
by Hoang Minh Duc, Tran Thi Khanh Hoa, Cam Thi Thu Ha, Le Van Hung, Nguyen Van Thang, Hoang Minh Son and Gary A. Flory
Pathogens 2024, 13(5), 400; https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens13050400

“Chromatographic Methods for the Determination of Glyphosate in Cereals Together with a Discussion of Its Occurrence, Accumulation, Fate, Degradation, and Regulatory Status”
by Maurizio Masci, Roberto Caproni and Teresina Nevigato
Methods Protoc. 2024, 7(3), 38; https://doi.org/10.3390/mps7030038

“Clostridium perfringens—Opportunistic Foodborne Pathogen, Its Diversity and Epidemiological Significance”
by Tomasz Grenda, Aleksandra Jarosz, Magdalena Sapała, Anna Grenda, Ewelina Patyra and Krzysztof Kwiatek
Pathogens 2023, 12(6), 768; https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens12060768 

“A Preliminary Investigation of Special Types of Honey Marketed in Morocco”
by Rania Mehdi, Saadia Zrira, Rossella Vadalà, Vincenzo Nava, Concetta Condurso, Nicola Cicero and Rosaria Costa
J. Exp. Theor. Anal. 2023, 1(1), 1-20; https://doi.org/10.3390/jeta1010001

Special Issues:

“Analysis of the Impact of the Addition of Alphitobius diaperinus Larval Powder on the Physicochemical, Textural, and Sensorial Properties of Shortbread Cookies”
by Sylwia Mierzejewska, Zdzisław Domiszewski, Joanna Piepiórka-Stepuk, Anna Bielicka, Arkadiusz Szpicer and Iwona Wojtasik-Kalinowska
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(8), 4269; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15084269

“Antimicrobial Activity of Diffusible Substances Produced by Lactococcus lactis Against Bacillus cereus in a Non-Contact Co-Culture Model”
by Yuting Han, Adenike A. Akinsemolu, Christian K. Anumudu, Taghi Miri and Helen Onyeaka
Hygiene 2024, 4(4), 469-482; https://doi.org/10.3390/hygiene4040035

“Effect of Fermentation on the Nutritional Quality of the Selected Vegetables and Legumes and Their Health Effects”
by Eliza Knez, Kornelia Kadac-Czapska and Małgorzata Grembecka
Life 2023, 13(3), 655; https://doi.org/10.3390/life13030655

“Genetic and Phenotypic Characterization of Bacillus velezensis Strain BV379 for Human Probiotic Applications”
by Laura M. Brutscher, Sebhat Gebrechristos, Sean M. Garvey and Jessica L. Spears
Microorganisms 2024, 12(3), 436; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12030436

“Fatty Acid Composition of Pseudocereals and Seeds Used as Functional Food Ingredients”
by Małgorzata Czerwonka and Agnieszka Białek
Life 2023, 13(1), 217; https://doi.org/10.3390/life13010217

Special Issues:

“Industrial Production of Functional Foods for Human Health and Sustainability”
by Xinrui Yuan, Moyu Zhong, Xinxin Huang, Zahid Hussain, Maozhi Ren and Xiulan Xie
Foods 2024, 13(22), 3546; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13223546

“Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Food Hygiene among Mothers from Rural Communities in Malawi”
by Vitowe Batch, Martina Kress, Ezekiel Luhanga, Maurice Monjerezi, Daniel Pfaff, Horace Phiri, Aggrey Pemba Gama, Kelvin Chomanika, Anja Schmidt, Bianca Duelken et al.
Hygiene 2024, 4(3), 361-373; https://doi.org/10.3390/hygiene4030028 

“Mindful Eating Approaches to Cardiometabolic Risk Factors: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Intervention Studies”
by Paola Iaccarino Idelson, Lanfranco D’Elia and Pasquale Strazzullo
Dietetics 2024, 3(3), 271-288; https://doi.org/10.3390/dietetics3030022

“Common Nutritional Shortcomings in Vegetarians and Vegans”
by Joshua Gibbs and Francesco P. Cappuccio
Dietetics 2024, 3(2), 114-128; https://doi.org/10.3390/dietetics3020010 

Special Issues:

“Storage Profiling: Evaluating the Effect of Modified Atmosphere Packaging on Metabolomic Changes of Strawberries (Fragaria × ananassa)”
by Johannes Brockelt, Robin Dammann, Jennifer Griese, Agnes Weiss, Markus Fischer and Marina Creydt
Metabolites 2025, 15(5), 330; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo15050330 

“Measuring the Effects of an Anti-Food-Waste Digital Application from the Operators’ Perspective in Urban Contexts”
by Alexandra Lagorio and Giulio Mangano
Urban Sci. 2024, 8(2), 57; https://doi.org/10.3390/urbansci8020057

“The Application of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data in the Food Industry”
by Haohan Ding, Jiawei Tian, Wei Yu, David I. Wilson, Brent R. Young, Xiaohui Cui, Xing Xin, Zhenyu Wang and Wei Li
Foods 2023, 12(24), 4511; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12244511

Special Issues:

“Regenerative Organic Agriculture and Human Health: The Interconnection Between Soil, Food Quality, and Nutrition”
by Giulia Feliziani, Laura Bordoni and Rosita Gabbianelli
Antioxidants 2025, 14(5), 530; https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox14050530 

“Climate Change Impacts on Household Food Security in Sri Lanka’s Dry Zones: A Qualitative Analysis”
by Sisira Kumara Naradda Gamage, Solanga Arachchige U. Niranjala, Jayasooriya Mudiyanselage Harshana M. Upulwehera, Allayarov Piratdin, Kumara Bandage Thilini Udesha K. Bandara, Hatharakorale Gedara Kolitha N. Bandara, Hetti Arachchige Buddhika W. Hettiarachchi, Adikari Mudiyanselage P. Adikari, Sumanapalage D. Amasha Sumanapala, Manamendra K. Nilakshi Pabasara et al.
Challenges 2025, 16(2), 20; https://doi.org/10.3390/challe16020020

“Multiresource Pastoralism, Dynamic Foodways, and Ancient Statecraft in Mongolia”
by William Honeychurch, Chunag Amartuvshin, Joshua Wright, Christina Carolus and Michelle Hrivnyak
Land 2023, 12(9), 1715; https://doi.org/10.3390/land12091715 

“Multidimensional Role of Agrovoltaics in Era of EU Green Deal: Current Status and Analysis of Water–Energy–Food–Land Dependencies”
by Aikaterini Roxani, Athanasios Zisos, Georgia-Konstantina Sakki and Andreas Efstratiadis
Land 2023, 12(5), 1069; https://doi.org/10.3390/land12051069

Special Issues:

Nine new journals covering a range of subjects launched their inaugural issues in September 2025. We are excited to be able to share with you the newest research rooted in the value of open access.

We extend our sincere thanks to all Editorial Board Members for their commitment and expertise. Each journal is dedicated to upholding strong editorial standards through a thorough peer review process, ensuring impactful open access scholarship.

Please feel free to browse and discover more about the new journals below.

We would like to thank everyone who has supported the development of open access publishing. If you would like to create more new journals, you are welcome to send an application here, or contact the New Journal Committee (newjournal-committee@mdpi.com).

The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, observed annually on 13 October, highlights the urgent need to reduce vulnerabilities and build resilience in the face of natural and human-made hazards. This day underscores the importance of shifting from a focus on response to prevention and reminds us that reducing disaster risk is key to safeguarding lives, communities, and sustainable development.

We invite you to explore our selected articles, Special Issues, and journals, which examine topics such as disaster preparedness, climate adaptation, risk governance, and community resilience. We hope that the established journals at MDPI will provide a communication platform for innovative ideas addressing both current and emerging challenges in disaster risk reduction.

“A Bibliographic Analysis of Multi-Risk Assessment Methodologies for Natural Disaster Prevention”
by Gilles Grandjean
GeoHazards 2025, 6(3), 41; https://doi.org/10.3390/geohazards6030041

“Coupling HEC-RAS and AI for River Morphodynamics Assessment Under Changing Flow Regimes: Enhancing Disaster Preparedness for the Ottawa River”
by Mohammad Uzair Anwar Qureshi, Afshin Amiri, Isa Ebtehaj, Silvio Jose Guimere, Juraj Cunderlik and Hossein Bonakdari
Hydrology 2025, 12(2), 25; https://doi.org/10.3390/hydrology12020025

“A Composite Tool for Forecasting El Niño: The Case of the 2023–2024 Event”
by Costas Varotsos, Nicholas V. Sarlis, Yuri Mazei, Damir Saldaev and Maria Efstathiou
Forecasting 2024, 6(1), 187-203; https://doi.org/10.3390/forecast6010011

“Flood Detection with SAR: A Review of Techniques and Datasets”
by Donato Amitrano, Gerardo Di Martino, Alessio Di Simone and Pasquale Imperatore
Remote Sens. 2024, 16(4), 656; https://doi.org/10.3390/rs16040656

“Assessing Landslide Susceptibility along India’s National Highway 58: A Comprehensive Approach Integrating Remote Sensing, GIS, and Logistic Regression Analysis”
by Mukta Sharma, Ritambhara K. Upadhyay, Gaurav Tripathi, Naval Kishore, Achala Shakya, Gowhar Meraj, Shruti Kanga, Suraj Kumar Singh, Pankaj Kumar, Brian Alan Johnson and Som Nath Thakur
Conservation 2023, 3(3), 444-459; https://doi.org/10.3390/conservation3030030

“Assessing 40 Years of Flood Risk Evolution at the Micro-Scale Using an Innovative Modeling Approach: The Effects of Urbanization and Land Planning”
by Tommaso Lazzarin, Andrea Defina and Daniele Pietro Viero
Geosciences 2023, 13(4), 112; https://doi.org/10.3390/geosciences13040112

“Evaluation of Rainfall Erosivity in the Western Balkans by Mapping and Clustering ERA5 Reanalysis Data”
by Tanja Micic Ponjiger, Tin Lukic, Robert L. Wilby, Slobodan B. Markovic, Aleksandar Valjarevic, Slavoljub Dragicevic, Milivoj B. Gavrilov, Igor Ponjiger, Uros Durlevic, Misko M. Milanovic et al.
Atmosphere 2023, 14(1), 104; https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos14010104

Special Issues:

“Hydro-Meteorological Hazards: Causes, Impacts, and Mitigation Strategies” Guest Editors: Dr. Marco Luppichini and Dr. Monica Bini Submission deadline: 30 November 2025	“Slope Stability Analyses and Landslide Risk Assessment Under Hydrodynamic Action” Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Zheng-Yi Feng, Prof. Dr. Cheng-Yu Ku and Prof. Dr. Frank Tsai Submission deadline: 20 December 2025
“Advances in Earth Observation to Improve Flood Disaster Monitoring and Management (Second Edition)” Guest Editors: Dr. Valeria Satriano, Dr. Mariapia Faruolo and Dr. Sandro Martinis Submission deadline: 28 February 2026	“Seismological Research and Seismic Hazard & Risk Assessments” Guest Editors: Dr. Ioanna Triantafyllou and Dr. Danijel Schorlemmer Submission deadline: 15 March 2026

“A Systematic Analysis of Influencing Factors on Wind Resilience in a Coastal Historical District of China”
by Bo Huang, Zhenmin Ou, Gang Zhao, Junwu Wang, Lanjun Liu, Sijun Lv, Bin Huang and Xueqi Liu
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(14), 8116; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15148116

“Building Damage Visualization Through Three-Dimensional Reconstruction and Window Detection”
by Ittetsu Kuniyoshi, Itsuki Nagaike, Sachie Sato and Yue Bao
Sensors 2025, 25(10), 2979; https://doi.org/10.3390/s25102979

“Leveraging 3D Printing for Resilient Disaster Management in Smart Cities”
by Antreas Kantaros, Florian Ion Tiberiu Petrescu, Konstantinos Brachos, Theodore Ganetsos and Nicole Petrescu
Smart Cities 2024, 7(6), 3705-3726; https://doi.org/10.3390/smartcities7060143

“Urban Resilience Index for Critical Infrastructure: A Scenario-Based Approach to Disaster Risk Reduction in Road Networks”
by Seyed M. H. S. Rezvani, Maria Joao Falcao Silva and Nuno Marques de Almeida
Sustainability 2024, 16(10), 4143; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16104143

“Enhancing Urban Resilience: Strategic Management and Action Plans for Cyclonic Events through Socially Constructed Risk Processes”
by Raul Perez-Arevalo, Juan Jimenez-Caldera, Jose Luis Serrano-Montes, Jesus Rodrigo-Comino, Kevin Theran-Nieto and Andres Caballero-Calvo
Urban Sci. 2024, 8(2), 43; https://doi.org/10.3390/urbansci8020043

“Widespread Coral Bleaching and Mass Mortality of Reef-Building Corals in Southern Mexican Pacific Reefs Due to 2023 El Niño Warming”
by Andres Lopez-Perez, Rebeca Granja-Fernandez, Eduardo Ramirez-Chavez, Omar Valencia-Mendez, Fabian A. Rodriguez-Zaragoza, Tania Gonzalez-Mendoza and Armando Martinez-Castro
Oceans 2024, 5(2), 196-209; https://doi.org/10.3390/oceans5020012

“Geomorphic Response of the Georgia Bight Coastal Zone to Accelerating Sea Level Rise, Southeastern USA”
by Randall W. Parkinson and Shimon Wdowinski
Coasts 2024, 4(1), 1-20; https://doi.org/10.3390/coasts4010001

“Impact of Vegetation Differences on Shallow Landslides: A Case Study in Aso, Japan”
by Hiroki Asada and Tomoko Minagawa
Water 2023, 15(18), 3193; https://doi.org/10.3390/w15183193

“Review of Methods for Seismic Strengthening of Masonry Piers and Walls”
by Ivan Hafner, Tomislav Kisicek and Matija Gams
Buildings 2023, 13(6), 1524; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13061524

Special Issues:

“Structural Health Monitoring and Smart Disaster Prevention” Guest Editors: Dr. Hongjuan Chen, Dr. Xiaojiang Liu and Prof. Dr. Zhao-Dong Xu Submission deadline: 31 December 2025	“Seismic Design and Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete, Masonry and Steel Structures with Innovative Materials and Devices” Guest Editors: Dr. Pierp Colajanni and Dr. Jennifer D’Anna Submission deadline: 20 January 2026
“Sustainable Flood Risk Management: Challenges and Resilience” Guest Editors: Dr. Angela Connelly, Dr. Paul O'Hare and Prof. Dr. Yamuna Kaluarachchi Submission deadline: 28 February 2026	“Smart Disaster Prevention, Risk Reduction and Post-Disaster Rescue in Civil Engineering” Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Jun Dai, Dr. Wenxi Wang and Dr. Xinghuai Huang Submission deadline: 31 May 2026

“Public Support for Disaster Risk Reduction: Evidence from The Bahamas Before and After Hurricane Dorian”
by Barry S. Levitt and Richard S. Olson
Soc. Sci. 2025, 14(4), 248; https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci14040248

“Impacts of Local Government Perceptions of Disaster Risks on Land Resilience Planning Implementation”
by Soyoung Kim, Simon A. Andrew, Edgar Ramirez de la Cruz, Woo-Je Kim and Richard Clark Feiock
Land 2024, 13(7), 1085; https://doi.org/10.3390/land13071085

“Monchique’s Innovation Laboratory—A Space for Dialogue and Knowledge Sharing to Foster Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction”
by Joana Dias, Guilherme Saad, Ana Soares, Maria Partidario, Isabel Loupa Ramos, Rute Martins and Margarida B. Monteiro
Fire 2024, 7(1), 1; https://doi.org/10.3390/fire7010001

“Two Decades of Integrated Flood Management: Status, Barriers, and Strategies”
by Neil S. Grigg
Climate 2024, 12(5), 67; https://doi.org/10.3390/cli12050067

Special Issues:

“Fire Safety and Emergency Evacuation” Guest Editors: Dr. Wei Xie, Prof. Dr. Eric Lee, Prof. Dr. Yuchun Zhang and Dr. Tao Li Submission deadline: 31 December 2025	“Mitigating Flood Impact in Urbanized Spaces Through Sustainable Strategies” Guest Editors: Dr. Joan Rossello-Geli and Dr. Francesco De Pascale Submission deadline: 30 September 2026

October 10 is World Mental Health Day, and its objective is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. The day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what needs to be achieved to make mental health care a reality for people worldwide. 

In recognition of this important day, we recommend the following related articles, Special Issues and journals spanning multidisciplinary fields, including clinical medicine. We believe th.at promoting such research contributes to enhanced public awareness of mental health.

Website: https://sciforum.net/event/WMHDW2025

Keynote Speakers:

 Free to register for this webinar here!

“Bridging Disciplines: Integrating Mental Health and Education to Promote Immigrant Student Wellbeing”
by Vanja Pejic, Kristin Russo, Rhode Milord-LeBlanc, Kayla Mehjabin Parr, Sara Whitcomb and Robyn S. Hess
Behav. Sci. 2025, 15(9), 1254; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs15091254 

“Reattribution of Auditory Hallucinations Throughout Avatar Therapy: A Case Series”
by Sabrina Giguère, Mélissa Beaudoin, Laura Dellazizzo, Kingsada Phraxayavong, Stéphane Potvin and Alexandre Dumais
Reports 2025, 8(3), 113; https://doi.org/10.3390/reports8030113 

“New Agents in the Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders: What Innovations and in What Areas of Psychopathology?”
by Paola Bozzatello, Roberta Novelli, Rebecca Schisano, Claudio Brasso, Paola Rocca and Silvio Bellino
Pharmaceuticals 2025, 18(5), 665; https://doi.org/10.3390/ph18050665 

“Public Perceptions of Urban Green Spaces: Effects on Physical and Mental Health”
by Regina Veckalne, Asomkhodja Saidkhodjaev and Tatjana Tambovceva
Urban Sci. 2025, 9(4), 128; https://doi.org/10.3390/urbansci9040128 

“Exploring the Role of Guilt in Eating Disorders: A Pilot Study”
by Fabiola Raffone, Danilo Atripaldi, Eugenia Barone, Luigi Marone, Marco Carfagno, Francesco Mancini, Angelo Maria Saliani and Vassilis Martiadis
Clin. Pract. 2025, 15(3), 56; https://doi.org/10.3390/clinpract15030056 

“Psychedelic-Induced Neural Plasticity: A Comprehensive Review and a Discussion of Clinical Implications”
by Francesco Weiss, Anna Magnesa, Matteo Gambini, Riccardo Gurrieri, Eric Annuzzi, Camilla Elefante, Giulio Perugi and Donatella Marazziti
Brain Sci. 2025, 15(2), 117; https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci15020117 

“The Mind Under Pressure: What Roles Does Education Play in the Relationship Between Chronic Stress and Cognitive Ability?”
by Maximilian Seitz and Diana Steger
J. Intell. 2025, 13(2), 13; https://doi.org/10.3390/jintelligence13020013 

“The Association Between Childhood Experience of Living with a Heavy Drinker and Self-Rated Mental Health in the Adult General Population”
by Danica Romac, Varja Gaić Đogaš, Ljiljana Muslić, Sandro Krašić, Marija Kušan Jukić and Sanja Musić Milanović
Diseases 2025, 13(2), 28; https://doi.org/10.3390/diseases13020028 

“Exploring Psychological Distress Among Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities: The Impact of Age, Gender, and Disability Type”
by Nimrod Polak and Ephraim S. Grossman
Disabilities 2024, 4(4), 1044-1064; https://doi.org/10.3390/disabilities4040065 

“Changes in Adolescent Heterosexual Behaviors from the 1980s to the Present in Various Western Countries: A Systematic Review”
by José Luis Martínez-Álvarez, Mᵃ Rosario Pozo-García and Judit García-Martín
Sexes 2024, 5(4), 652-669; https://doi.org/10.3390/sexes5040042 

“Incorporating Evidence of Migrant Women with Schizophrenia into a Women’s Clinic”
by Alexandre González-Rodríguez, Bruma Palacios-Hernández, Mentxu Natividad, Leah C. Susser, Jesús Cobo, Elisa Rial, Helena Cachinero, Eduard Izquierdo, Mireia Salvador, Ariadna Balagué et al.
Women 2024, 4(4), 416-434; https://doi.org/10.3390/women4040032 

“Early Detection of Mental Health Crises through Artificial-Intelligence-Powered Social Media Analysis: A Prospective Observational Study”
by Masab A. Mansoor and Kashif H. Ansari
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(9), 958; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14090958 

“Single-Item Assessment of Quality of Life: Associations with Well-Being, Mood, Health Correlates, and Lifestyle”
by Joris C. Verster, Emina Išerić, Guusje A. Ulijn, Stephanie M. P. Oskam and Johan Garssen
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(17), 5217; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13175217 

“Definitions of Ageing According to the Perspective of the Psychology of Ageing: A Scoping Review”
by Luca Gaviano, Roberto Pili, Andrea Domenico Petretto, Roberta Berti, Gian Pietro Carrogu, Martina Pinna and Donatella Rita Petretto
Geriatrics 2024, 9(5), 107; https://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics9050107 

“Evaluating the Connection between MicroRNAs and Long Non-Coding RNAs for the Establishment of the Major Depressive Disorder Diagnosis”
by Cătălin Prodan-Bărbulescu, Edward Paul Şeclăman, Virgil Enătescu, Ionuţ Flaviu Faur, Laura Andreea Ghenciu, Paul Tuţac, Paul Paşca and Laura Octavia Grigoriţă
Biomedicines 2024, 12(3), 516; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines12030516 

“Quality of Life and Incidence of Clinical Signs and Symptoms among Caregivers of Persons with Mental Disorders: A Cross-Sectional Study”
by Vasiliki Oikonomou, Evgenia Gkintoni, Constantinos Halkiopoulos and Evangelos C. Karademas
Healthcare 2024, 12(2), 269; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12020269 

Nobel Prizes are the world’s most prestigious recognition of scientific breakthroughs, honoring discoveries that push the boundaries of knowledge and reshape entire fields. They bring into the public eye researchers whose work might otherwise remain known only within specialized circles.

For many, winning a Nobel Prize is a surreal experience. Laureates often describe a mix of joy, humility, reflection, and gratitude for the teams and collaborators whose contributions made the achievement possible. Behind every Nobel-winning idea lies years of careful, incremental work—a process that often goes unseen.

When Prof. Steven Weinberg won the Nobel Prize in Physics in October 1979, his wife Louise, a legal scholar, reminded him to keep doing the ordinary hard work of science, joking: “Now you have to write some unimportant papers.” True to form, Weinberg continued to push the boundaries of our understanding of the Universe, showing that curiosity and dedication extend far beyond the moment of recognition (Hofmann 2025: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-8994/17/6/840).

Discover the science behind the world’s most transformative ideas

Over the years, dozens of Nobel laureates have published their work with MDPI, entrusting our open access journals to disseminate their findings to a global audience. As of 2024, more than 40 laureates have contributed over 115 articles across 35 journals, ranging from pioneering research on microRNAs and mRNA therapeutics, to fundamental insights in theoretical physics, and advances in structural biology.

We regularly spotlight how Nobel Prize–winning research intersects with the contributions of our authors. This not only celebrates the achievements of the laureates, but also underscores the role of open access in ensuring that transformative science reaches the widest possible audience.

On this page, we invite you to explore selected works by Nobel laureates within the MDPI portfolio, and to join us in celebrating the global impact of their ideas.

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2025 has been awarded to Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi for for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance. MDPI sincerely invites you to explore research in a related field.

The Science Behind the Prize: 2025 Nobel Physiology or Medicine Roundtable
6 October 2025, 03:30 pm (CEST)
You are welcome to watch the recording here!

The Nobel Prize in Physics 2025 has been awarded to John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret and John M. Martinis for the discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunnelling and energy quantisation in an electric circuit. MDPI sincerely invites you to explore research in a related field.

The Science Behind the Prize: 2025 Nobel Physics Roundtable
7 October 2025, 02:30 pm (CEST)
You are welcome to watch the recording here!

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 has been awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M. Yaghi for the development of metal-organic frameworks. MDPI sincerely invites you to explore research in a related field.

In conjunction with the theme of the 2025 World Tourism Day, “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation”, this feature explores how the tourism industry is evolving in response to global sustainability demands. From regenerative practices and eco-innovation to inclusive community-led development, tourism is no longer just about destinations—it is about impact.

As climate pressures, policy shifts, and traveler values reshape the way we move and explore, this article unpacks the critical role tourism plays in supporting the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With real-world examples, expert insights, and future-facing ideas, we invite you to rethink tourism not just as an experience — but as a force for transformation.

To support this global effort, MDPI is proud to spotlight research and articles from the Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens, Societies, Sustainability and Tourism and Hospitality, among others, that contribute to sustainable and inclusive tourism development. Through our open access publications and editorial collaborations, we aim to amplify innovative perspectives that can help shape a more equitable and responsible future for travel.

“Geographic Scale Matters in Analyzing the Effects of the Built Environment on Choice of Travel Modes: A Case Study of Grocery Shopping Trips in Salt Lake County, USA”
by Ensheng Dong, Felix Haifeng Liao and Hejun Kang
Urban Sci. 2025, 9(8), 307; https://doi.org/10.3390/urbansci9080307

“Urban Branding through Cultural-Creative Tourism: A Review of Youth Engagement for Sustainable Development”
by Kittichai Kasemsarn, Antika Sawadsri, Amorn Kritsanaphan and Farnaz Nickpour
Urban Sci. 2025, 9(6), 204; https://doi.org/10.3390/urbansci9060204

“The Future is in Sustainable Urban Tourism: Technological Innovations, Emerging Mobility Systems and Their Role in Shaping Smart Cities”
by Aleksandra Vujko, Miroslav Knežević and Martina Arsić
Urban Sci. 2025, 9(5), 169; https://doi.org/10.3390/urbansci9050169

“Leveraging Virtual Reality Experiences to Shape Tourists’ Behavioral Intentions: The Mediating Roles of Enjoyment and Immersion”
by Sinh Hoang Nguyen
J. Zool. Bot. Gard. 2025, 6(2), 24; https://doi.org/10.3390/jzbg6020024

“Urban Networks and Tourism Development: Analyzing the Relationship between Globalization and World Cities (GaWC) Rankings and Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI)”
by Petra Vašaničová
Urban Sci. 2025, 9(3), 83; https://doi.org/10.3390/urbansci9030083

“Empowering Urban Tourism Resilience Through Online Heritage Visibility: Bucharest Case Study”
by Ana-Irina Lequeux-Dincă, Aurel Gheorghilaş and Elena-Alina Tudor
Urban Sci. 2025, 9(3), 63; https://doi.org/10.3390/urbansci9030063

“UNESCO Global Geoparks vs. Generative AI: Challenges for Best Practices in Sustainability and Education”
by Jesús Enrique Martínez-Martín, Emmaline M. Rosado-González, Beatriz Martínez-Martín and Artur A. Sá
Geosciences 2024, 14(10), 275; https://doi.org/10.3390/geosciences14100275

“Sustainable Geotourism in the Chiusella Valley (NW Italian Alps): A Tool for Enhancing Alpine Geoheritage in the Context of Climate Change”
by Arianna Negri, Elena Storta, Rasool Bux Khoso, Agnese Maria Colizzi, Fiorella Acquaotta, Mauro Palomba and Marco Giardino
Geosciences 2024, 14(7), 175; https://doi.org/10.3390/geosciences14070175

“Climate Change and Cultural Heritage: A Global Mapping of the UNESCO Thematic Indicators in Conjunction with Advanced Technologies for Cultural Sustainability”
by Mohsen Aboulnaga, Ahmed Abouaiana, Paola Puma, Maryam Elsharkawy, Mohamed Farid, Sarah Gamal and Elena Lucchi
Sustainability 2024, 16(11), 4650; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16114650

“Digital Promotion of Geoheritage along a Tourist Route in M’Goun UNESCO Geopark (Central High Atlas, Morocco) and Visitor Typology Analysis”
by Nisrine Kchikach, Hassan Ibouh, Abderrahim Benali, Anas Charbaoui and Abdelhafid El Alaoui El Fels
Geosciences 2024, 14(6), 141; https://doi.org/10.3390/geosciences14060141

“Emerging Sustainability Trends in Tourist Facilities: A Comparative Assessment of Multiple Hotels and Resorts”
by Erasmia Papallou, Martha Katafygiotou and Thomas Dimopoulos
Sustainability 2024, 16(9), 3536; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16093536

“Trade Fairs, Host Cities and Tourism Development: The Case of Thessaloniki, Greece”
by Dimitris Kourkouridis, Yannis Frangopoulos and Asimenia Salepaki
Tour. Hosp. 2024, 5(2), 333-353; https://doi.org/10.3390/tourhosp5020022

“Selected Geoheritage Resources of “Atlantic Geopark” Project (Central Portugal)”
by Salomé C. Custódio, Maria Helena Henriques, Emmaline M. Rosado-González, Nuno M. Vaz and Artur A. Sá
Geosciences 2024, 14(3), 81; https://doi.org/10.3390/geosciences14030081

“Sustainable Cultural Tourism: Proposal for a Comparative Indicator-Based Framework in European Destinations”
by Mikel Zubiaga, Amaia Sopelana, Alessandra Gandini, Héctor M. Aliaga and Tarmo Kalvet
Sustainability 2024, 16(5), 2062; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16052062

“Rethinking Future Studies in Tourism and Hospitality: Critical Insights and Paradigm Shifts for a New Era” Topic Editors:  Prof. Dr. Yeong Gug Kim, Prof. Dr. Jellna Chung and Dr. Tulsi Paudel Manuscript submission deadline: 31 December 2025	“Customer Behavior in Tourism and Hospitality“ Guest Editors: Dr. Susana Silva, Dr. Cândida Silva and Dr. Mónica Oliveira Manuscript submission deadline: 31 December 2025
“Advancements and Innovation in Tourism Management and Strategic Management: Sustainable Development Perspective” Guest Editors: Dr. Christos Papademetriou, Dr. Dimitrios Belias, Dr. Konstantina Ragazou and Prof. Dr. Sofia Anastasiadou Manuscript submission deadline: 28 February 2026	“New Scrutiny in Tourism Destination Management” Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Codruta Adina Baltescu and Prof. Dr. Elena Nicoleta Untaru Manuscript submission deadline: 30 June 2026
“Human–Environmental Relations: Ecotourism and Sustainability” Topic Editors: Prof. Dr. Tamara Gajić, Prof. Dr. Minja Bolesnikov and Prof. Dr. Aleksandar Erceg Manuscript submission deadline: 15 July 2026	“Urban Trends: Cities, Housing Markets, Regional Dynamics and Tourism” Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Marinela Krstinić Nižić, Prof. Dr. Golem Silvia and Prof. Dr. Tea Golja Manuscript submission deadline: 31 July 2026

To mark World Tourism Day 2025, MDPI will host a series of webinars bringing together tourism professionals, researchers, and industry stakeholders from around the world. These sessions aim to facilitate the exchange of expertise, showcase innovative approaches to sustainable and responsible tourism, and highlight the sector’s pivotal role in fostering cultural exchange, community development, and global economic growth. By sharing insights and best practices, the events seek to strengthen international collaboration and inspire forward-thinking strategies that will shape the future of tourism.

Date: 26 September 2025 at 12:00 EDT | 6:00 p.m. CEST
Webinar ID: 881 7890 5068
Website: https://sciforum.net/event/M2WTDST?subscribe

Register now for free!

Program:

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email outlining how to join this webinar. Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized. 

Unable to attend? Register anyway, and we will let you know when the recording is available to watch. 

Webinar Speakers:

• Dr. Subhankar Das, Marketing Southstar Management Institute (SMI) Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam;
• Dr. Muhammad Tauhidur Rahman, School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences at The University of Texas at Dallas in Richardson, TX in USA.

Relevant Special Issues:
“Moving Beyond Sustainable Tourism Rediscovery Through Regenerative Travel”
Guest Editors: Dr. Umer Zaman, Prof. Dr. Stuart Barnes and Prof. Dr. Jerome Agrusa
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025

“Advancements and Innovation in Tourism Management and Strategic Management: Sustainable Development Perspective”
Guest Editors: Dr. Christos Papademetriou, Dr. Dimitrios Belias, Dr. Konstantina Ragazou and Prof. Dr. Sofia Anastasiadou
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 26 February 2026

“Urban Trends: Cities, Housing Markets, Regional Dynamics and Tourism”
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Marinela Krstinic Nizic, Prof. Dr. Golem Silvia and Prof. Dr. Tea Golja
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026

“Urban Planning, Heritage, and Tourism: Pathways to Sustainable Cities”
Guest Editors: Dr. Isabel Vaz de Freitas and Dr. Makhabbat Ramazanova
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 October 2026

If you have any questions about this webinar, please contact journal.webinar@mdpi.com.

MDPI World Tourism Day Webinar Secretariat