Announcements

We cordially invite you to attend the 10th International Electronic Conference on Water Sciences organized by MDPI Water (ISSN: 2073-4441; IF 3.5). It will take place virtually from 24 to 27 November 2026. 

Conference Chairs:

• Prof. Dr. Athanasios Loukas, Department of Rural and Surveying Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece;
• Prof. Dr. Yijun Xu, School of Renewable Natural Resources, Louisiana State University, USA.

The Topics of Interest include the following:
S1. Hydrological/Hydraulic Processes and Modelling;
S2. Urban Water Modelling and Management;
S3. Rivers and Lakes—Water Quality, Nutrient Enrichment, and Pollutant Transport;
S4. Water Resources Management, Policy, and Governance;
S5. Extreme Hydrometeorological Events: Sources, Mitigation, and Adaptation;
S6. Ecohydrological Approaches and Ecosystems Conservancy—Water–Food–Energy Ecosystem Nexus;
S7. Remote Sensing, Artificial Intelligence, and New Technologies in Water Sciences;
S8. Wastewater Treatment and Reuse;
S9. Agricultural Water Systems;
S10. Groundwater Systems Modelling, Analysis, and Vulnerability—Quantity and Quality Issues.

Important dates:
Abstract submission deadline: 11 September 2026;
Abstract acceptance notification: 2 October 2026;
Early bird registration deadline: 30 October 2026;
Covering author registration deadline: 30 October 2026;
Registration deadline: 18 November 2026.

Guide for authors:
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1797.

To register for the event, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/ECWS-10?section=#registration.

For details regarding abstract submission, poster and slide submission, and publication opportunities, you may refer to the “Instructions for Authors” section: https://sciforum.net/event/ECWS-10?section=#instructions.

For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact ecws@mdpi.com.

We look forward to seeing you at the 10th International Electronic Conference on Water Sciences.

We are pleased to invite you to read these selected articles published by the Editorial Board of Water (ISSN 2073-4441) in the first half of 2026. We believe that the following collection will be of particular interest to you.

Articles:
1. “Temporal Variability of Bioindicators and Microbial Source-Tracking Markers over 24 Hours in River Water”
by Niva Sthapit, Yuquan Xu, Yadpiroon Siri, Eiji Haramoto and Sakiko Yaegashi
Water 2026, 18(1), 132; https://doi.org/10.3390/w18010132
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/18/1/132

2. “A Revisit of Parametrizing Energy Dissipation Caused by Vortex Shedding at Thin-Plate Edges in Potential-Flow Models”
by Clint C. M. Reyes and Zhenhua Huang
Water 2026, 18(5), 608; https://doi.org/10.3390/w18050608
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/18/5/608

3. “Energy and Environmental Impacts of Sludge Management in the Integrated Water Service: A Comparative Life Cycle Assessment”
by Sara Pennellini, Vittorio Di Federico and Alessandra Bonoli
Water 2026, 18(3), 343; https://doi.org/10.3390/w18030343
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/18/3/343

4. “Application of GIS-MCDA Methodology for Managed Aquifer Recharge Suitability Mapping in Poland”
by Sławomir Sitek, Krzysztof Janik, Agnieszka Piechota, Hanna Rubin and Andrzej J. Witkowski
Water 2026, 18(2), 219; https://doi.org/10.3390/w18020219
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/18/2/219

5. “SPE-LC-MS/MS Analysis of Chiral and Achiral Fungicides in Drinking Water”
by Beatriz Suordem, Joaquín A. Marrero, Marta O. Barbosa, Ana M. Gorito, Maria Elizabeth Tiritan, Cláudia Ribeiro and Ana Rita L. Ribeiro
Water 2026, 18(6), 680; https://doi.org/10.3390/w18060680
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/18/6/680

6. “Green Roofs in Southern Europe: Assessing Native Vegetation Suitability While Tackling Water Management Strategies”
by Teresa A. Paço
Water 2026, 18(3), 398; https://doi.org/10.3390/w18030398
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/18/3/398

7. “PlanetScope Imagery and Hybrid AI Framework for Freshwater Lake Phosphorus Monitoring and Water Quality Management”
by Ying Deng, Daiwei Pan, Simon X. Yang and Bahram Gharabaghi
Water 2026, 18(2), 261; https://doi.org/10.3390/w18020261
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/18/2/261

8. “Machine Learning Techniques for Modelling the Water Quality of Coastal Lagoons”
by Juan Marcos Lorente-González, José Palma, Fernando Jiménez, Concepción Marcos and Angel Pérez-Ruzafa
Water 2026, 18(3), 297; https://doi.org/10.3390/w18030297
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/18/3/297

9. “Enhancing Osmotic Power Generation and Water Conservation with High-Performance Thin-Film Nanocomposite Membranes for the Mining Industry”
by Sara Pakdaman and Catherine N. Mulligan
Water 2026, 18(2), 248; https://doi.org/10.3390/w18020248
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/18/2/248

10. “Large-Scale 2D Rain-on-Grid Hydrodynamic Mapping of Flash and Pluvial Floods with Network-Consistent Return Periods”
by Francesco Macchione, Andrea Antonella Graziano and Dante Nisticò
Water 2026, 18(8), 950; https://doi.org/10.3390/w18080950
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/18/8/950

11. “Population Attributable Fraction (PAF) of Lung Cancer Mortality in India Due to Groundwater Arsenic Exposure”
by Ruohan Wu and David A. Polya
Water 2026, 18(4), 511;https://doi.org/10.3390/w18040511
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/18/4/511

12. “Comparative Study of Reusable Chitosan-Based Hydrogel Films for Removal of Sunset Yellow Dye from Water”
by Ana Paula Orchulhak, Ana Carolina Miotto, Alexandre Tadeu Paulino, Gabriel Emiliano Motta, Heveline Enzweiler and Luiz Jardel Visioli
Water 2026, 18(9), 1024; https://doi.org/10.3390/w18091024
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/18/9/1024

13. “Optimizing Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance Removal from Aqueous Film-Forming Foam-Impacted Airport Stormwater Runoff: Adsorber Bed Design”
by César Gómez-Ávila, Balaji Rao and Danny Reible
Water 2026, 18(4), 517; https://doi.org/10.3390/w18040517
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/18/4/517

14. “Enhanced Catalytic Ozonation for Water Treatment via TiO₂-Modified LaMnO₃ Undergoing Efficient Mn³⁺/Mn⁴⁺ Redox Cycle”
by Jingjing Yao, Rui Li, Say-Leong Ong, Haipu Li, Hui Ying Yang and Jiangyong Hu
Water 2026, 18(7), 822; https://doi.org/10.3390/w18070822
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/18/7/822

MDPI is delighted to announce its participation in the 2027 AAG Annual Meeting (AAG 2027), which will take place from 8 to 12 February 2027 in New York, New York, USA.

As the flagship event of the American Association of Geographers (AAG), the AAG Annual Meeting stands as one of the world’s largest gatherings for geographers, spatial scientists, and professionals in allied fields. Each year, this leading conference draws thousands of attendees from academia, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and the private sector. It serves as a dynamic platform for sharing cutting-edge research findings, exploring innovative technological advancements, and engaging in critical dialogues that shape the future of geography and its diverse applied domains.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the event:

• Sustainability;
• Geographies;
• Remote Sensing;
• Land;
• Climate;
• Water;
• IJGI;
• Earth;
• GeoHazards;
• Coasts;
• Journal of Parks;
• Geomatics;
• Nitrogen;
• World;
• Quaternary.

If you are attending AAG 2027, we invite you to visit us at booth #300. Our representatives will be available to discuss publishing opportunities, the benefits of open access, and our commitment to advancing research into geosciences.

For more information about the conference, please visit its official website: https://www.aag.org/events/aag2027/.

We are pleased to announce that MDPI will participate in the 25th International Conference on Environmental Indicators, which will be held in Beijing, China, from 26 to 29 July 2026.

The 25th International Conference on Environmental Indicators will create an interdisciplinary environment for environmental indicator researchers, environmental managers and policymakers. In particular, the conference program will focus on environmental indicators in sustainable development and better understanding of environmental indicator research and their applications in the world. This conference will be dedicated to creating a holistic approach to addressing the complex challenges facing our development and environment today. With participants from different parts of the world, this conference will provide a platform for scientific interactions and exchanges, which is crucial for developing comprehensive solutions that are applicable across different cultural, economic, and geographical contexts. The conference will expand our multi-faceted perspectives on environmental indicators by exploring a wide range of topics, from indicators of traditional environmental quality and health to emerging issues, with the latest methodologies, technologies, and analytical tools that will shape the future of environmental sustainability. In addition, the conference participants will also have opportunities for different social and cultural events that will enhance your experience in Beijing, China.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Journal of Xenobiotics;
• Toxics;
• Microplastics;
• Pollutants;
• Aerobiology;
• Air;
• Hydrology;
• Water.

If you are attending the conference, please feel free to visit our booth. 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 the following link: https://www.environmentalindicators.org/welcome.html.

MDPI is pleased to announce its participation in AOGS2026, which will be taking place from 2 to 7 August 2026 at the Marine Messe Hall B, Fukuoka, Japan.

Organized by the Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS) in collaboration with the Japan Geoscience Union (JpGU), the Annual Meeting serves as one of the leading geoscience conferences in the Asia-Pacific region. Under the 2026 conference theme, the meeting brings together researchers, academics, and industry professionals from across the globe to exchange the latest scientific discoveries, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and address pressing challenges related to the Earth, planetary, and environmental sciences.

We warmly invite conference participants to visit the MDPI booth to learn more about our portfolio of open access journals, publishing opportunities, editorial initiatives, and author services. Our team will be available throughout the conference to discuss the ways in which MDPI supports researchers at every stage of the publishing journey, as well as to answer any questions about our journals and editorial processes.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Environments;
• Geographies;
• Quaternary;
• Climate;
• Water;
• GeoHazards;
• Hydrology;
• Sustainability;
• Remote Sensing;
• Limnological Review;
• Oceans;
• Geosciences;
• Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (JMSE);
• Earth.

If you plan on attending this conference, we invite you to visit our booth B10 and converse with our delegates in the Marine Messe Hall B. We are excited to meet you in person and address any questions that you may have. For further details about the conference, please visit the following website: https://www.asiaoceania.org/AOGS2026/Home.

Our portfolio of journals available for publishing up-to-date research in immediate open access format has been further expanded. In June 2026, eleven new journals released their inaugural issues and two transferred journals released their first issue as part of MDPI, covering the subjects of environmental & earth sciences, chemistry & materials science, public health & healthcare, engineering, medicine & pharmacology, and biology & life sciences. 

We extend our gratitude to the Editors-in-Chief, Associate Editors, and Editorial Board Members who will shape the future course of these new journals. Each journal is dedicated to upholding strong editorial standards through a thorough peer review process, enabling 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 a new journal, you are welcome to send an application here or contact the New Journal Committee (newjournal-committee@mdpi.com).

Peer review is the invisible foundation of academic progress. The 2025 MDPI Top Reviewers are some of the key experts who helped build it.

We are honored to recognize 1000 individuals from our global community of 210,000 reviewers across 67 countries and territories—chosen for their commitment to rigorous, constructive peer review and the consistency of their contributions throughout 2025.

The Top Reviewers provided constructive and impartial feedback that makes research stronger and more impactful, and we are grateful for it.

The names of these reviewers are listed below in alphabetical order by first name:

(Note: we respected all privacy preferences, with part of nominees opting for limited attribution.)

We are pleased to highlight fifteen selected papers published in the “Biodiversity and Functionality of Aquatic Ecosystems” Section in Water (ISSN 2073-4441). We believe that the following collection will be of particular interest to you.

1. “Predicting Harmful Algal Blooms Using Explainable Deep Learning Models: A Comparative Study”
by Bekir Zahit Demiray, Omer Mermer, Özlem Baydaro˘glu and Ibrahim Demir
Water 2025, 17(5), 676; https://doi.org/10.3390/w17050676
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/17/5/676

2. “Distribution Characteristics and Sources of Microplastics in Inland Wetland Ecosystem Soils”
by Xuan Zhang, Changchao Li, Xiaoke Liu, Yongkang Zhao, Yan Wang, Yi Zhang and Jian Liu
Water 2025, 17(2), 231; https://doi.org/10.3390/w17020231
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/17/2/231

3. “Indicators of Climate-Driven Change in Long-Term Zooplankton Composition: Insights from Lake Maggiore (Italy)”
by Rossana Caroni, Roberta Piscia and Marina Manca
Water 2025, 17(4), 511; https://doi.org/10.3390/w17040511
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/17/4/511

4. “Water Quality and Its Influence on Waterbird Habitat Distribution: A Study Along the Lieve River, Belgium”
by Xingzhen Liu, Long Ho, Andrée De Cock, Nancy De Saeyer, Kim Pham, Diego Panique-Casso,
Marie Anne Eurie Forio and Peter L. M. Goethals
Water 2025, 17(4), 595; https://doi.org/10.3390/w17040595
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/17/4/595

5. “Testing the Remane Diagram: Occurrences of Benthic Macroinvertebrates in Oligohaline to Hyperhaline Salinities”
by Ruth Lim, Stephanie A. Fourie, Emily J. Stout, Ben J. Roots, Sorcha Cronin-O’Reilly, Essie M. Rodgers and James R. Tweedley
Water 2025, 17(11), 1642; https://doi.org/10.3390/w17111642
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/17/11/1642

6. “Algal Community Dynamics in Three Water Intakes of Poyang Lake: Implications for Drinking Water Safety and Management Strategies”
by Bo Li, Jing Li, Yuehang Hu, Shaozhe Cheng, Shouchun Li and Xuezhi Zhang
Water 2025, 17(13), 2034; https://doi.org/10.3390/w17132034
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/17/13/2034

7. “Rice Fields and Aquatic Insect Biodiversity in Italy: State of Knowledge and Perspectives in the Context of Global Change”
by Tiziano Bo, Anna Marino, Simone Guareschi, Alex Laini and Stefano Fenoglio
Water 2025, 17(6), 845; https://doi.org/10.3390/w17060845
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/17/6/845

8. “Impact of Drought on the Aquatic Ecosystem of the Cascade Dam Reservoir in South Korea”
by Youn Bo Sim, Jong Kwon Im, Chae Hong Park, Jeong Hwan Byun and Soon-Jin Hwang
Water 2025, 17(7), 1023; https://doi.org/10.3390/w17071023
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/17/7/1023

9. “Wholesale Destruction Inside a Marine Protected Area: Anchoring Impacts on Sciaphilic Communities and Coralligenous Concretions in the Eastern Mediterranean”
by Carlos Jimenez, Magdalene Papatheodoulou, Vasilis Resaikos and Antonis Petrou
Water 2025, 17(14), 2092; https://doi.org/10.3390/w17142092
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/17/14/2092

10. “The Decreased Incidence of Raphidiopsis raciborskii Bloom in a Temperate Floodplain Lake in the Middle Danube Affected by Extreme Hydrological Events”
by Filip Stević, Melita Mihaljević, Dubravka Špoljarić Maronić, Tanja Žuna Pfeiffer and Vanda Zahirović
Water 2025, 17(3), 309; https://doi.org/10.3390/w17030309
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/17/3/309

11. “Effects of Restoration Through Nature-Based Solution on Benthic Biodiversity: A Case Study in a Northern Adriatic Lagoon”
by Michele Mistri, Matteo Albéri, Enrico Chiarelli, Cinzia Cozzula, Federico Cunsolo, Nedime Irem Elek, Fabio Mantovani, Michele Padoan, Maria Grazia Paletta, Marco Pezzi et al.
Water 2025, 17(3), 366; https://doi.org/10.3390/w17030366
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/17/3/366

12. “Response of Trichoptera and Oligochaeta Communities to Modifications of Mountain River Channels with Low-Head Barriers”
by Ewa Szarek-Gwiazda, Elzbieta Dumnicka, Bronisław Szcz˛esny, Andrzej Kownacki and Dariusz Ciszewski
Water 2025, 17(3), 404; https://doi.org/10.3390/w17030404
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/17/3/404

13. “Nursing Effects of Large-Scale Floating Raft Aquaculture Habitats on Conger myriaster: A Perspective from Marine Ranching”
by Jintao Yu, Zhenhua Wang, Shouyu Zhang, Pengyu Cai, Jiaxuan Mao and Jingjing Li
Water 2025, 17(3), 431; https://doi.org/10.3390/w17030431
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/17/3/431

14. “Feeding Habits of the Invasive Ctenophore Mnemiopsis leidyi in the Gulf of Trieste (Adriatic Sea)”
by Borut Mavrič, Danijel Ivajnšič, Davor Lučić, Alenka Malej and Lovrenc Lipej
Water 2025, 17(4), 470; https://doi.org/10.3390/w17040470
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/17/4/470

15. “Evaluating Modeling Approaches for Phytoplankton Productivity in Estuaries”
by Reed Hoshovsky, Frances Wilkerson, Alexander Parker and Richard Dugdale
Water 2025, 17(5), 747; https://doi.org/10.3390/w17050747
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/17/5/747

We are pleased to share that Water (ISSN 2073-4441) was awarded an increased Impact Factor of 3.5 in the 2025 Journal Citation Reports™ released by Clarivate™ in June 2026. Water ranks in Q2 (43 among 132 titles) in the “Water Resources” category.

The 2025 Journal Impact Factor is calculated by dividing the number of citations received in 2025 to all publications in the journal from 2023 and 2024 by the total number of citable publications from those same years.

To learn more, visit our journal statistics website for detailed metrics or check out our news article for general information.

The support and dedication of all the editors, reviewers, authors, and readers are an integral part of the journal’s performance. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who have contributed to the journal.