Testimonials

We made a proposal for a Special Issue, and we then had a return from the editor’s office within a few days to inform us of our acceptance. Then, everything was taken care of with a colleague from MDPI and it was very effective. I can only recommend colleagues to come up with an SI.

Special Issue in Molecules: Advances in Polysaccharides Materials

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I was strongly interested in collecting the papers focusing on the optics of liquid crystals for applications. I was very encouraged by the paper from Prof. Wu's group, whom I have always respected. I also found papers for a field with which I was not at all familiar, Which I enjoyed. During the process, I talked with quite a few researchers about their works and asked them about posting. A few people were able to, but it was a good experience. I think the open access system is very attractive for researchers who want to promote their technologies, especially to the industry. So, SIs which deal with applications should be very effective.

Special Issue in Crystals: Liquid Crystal Optics for Applications

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My experience is that it takes time and a lot of work. It is necessary to make many contacts and spread the interest of the volume among other scientists. You also have to find and select reviewers and supervise everything to get a volume with novel articles and scientific rigor. Throughout the process, the help of the assistant editor was essential.

Special Issue in Agronomy: Recent Advances in Agricultural Wastes and Wastewater Treatment Technology

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I would recommend the experience of being a Special Issue editor to everyone who can promote the topic and collect papers. With the help of the editorial staff, the Special Issue I edited was very successful, with seventeen papers collected.
High IF is also a factor of success!

Special Issue in Sensors: Analytics and Applications of Audio and Image Sensing Techniques

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The Special Issue of the journal creates a platform for the presentation of academic and praxeological experience in solving specific problems that are of interest to the general public and readers about trends. The journal allows for the exchange of experiences, but is often an inspiration for further scientific work. It supports talented individuals and teams, but especially interdisciplinary technical solutions that are also socially responsible for the environment and public health.

Special Issue in Applied Sciences: Aerotech and Aerospace Applications including Selected Papers from SpliTech 2021

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Editing a Special Issue with MDPI has been very productive. The editorial staff (Miss Zoey Zhou) has been very professional and kind during all the Special Issue management phases. The manuscript tracking system is very easy to use. Reviewers' comments have been useful for the final decision. Really a positive publishing experience.

Special Issue in Applied Sciences: Clinical Applications for Dentistry and Oral Health

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Being a Guest Editor for a Special Issue of MDPI was a much easier and more straightforward experience than I expected. As a Guest Editor, I came across many manuscripts and new state-of-the-art ideas. I did not feel much burden, as the Editorial Office does an excellent job with finding reviewers and helping with the whole process.

Special Issue in Applied Sciences: Artificial Intelligence for Connected and Automated Vehicles

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Working with the Guest Editor colleagues in the Special Issue was very interesting—the papers in question are interesting and relevant; the experience, recommendations and advice of the Guest Editors were very useful and informative; and the work and communication with colleagues from the publisher's office were timely, sensitive and professional.

Special Issue in Applied Sciences: Energy Optimization for Agriculture and Agroengineering Systems

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It was really a positive experience, most of all thanks to the perfect support from the editorial office: Ms. Yvette Liu helped me to arrange everything, preparing the list of potential scholars, and supporting me and the scholars in every single step of the process.

Special Issue in Applied Sciences: Advances on Coordination Chemistry with Nitrogen Ligands and Its Applications

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The prompt staff assistance is important for attracting paper submissions. The Editor's worldwide connection is also a key to success. Meanwhile, the IF of the journal is the successful index.

Special Issue in Applied Sciences: Manufacturing Metrology

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It is an excellent opportunity to disseminate a research topic. I would like to continue editing Special Issues in the future. I currently have a Special Issue active in Materials.

Special Issue in Materials: Advanced Characterization of Adhesive Joints and Adhesives

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The Special Issue experience was great. It is a stimulating path to get in touch with consolidated and new research groups, and to be updated on innovative multidisciplinary approaches on the topic. the support provided by the editorial staff was great.

Special Issue in Toxins: Improved and Innovative Actions for Mycotoxin Management in the Food and Feed Chain 2.0

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"Special Issues with MDPI set the foundation in the digital revolution. The balance between theory and practice elevates researchers to the frontier of innovation in Science and Technology, opening opportunities in industry, academic teaching, and research."

Special Issue in Electronics: Recent Advances in Antenna Design for 5G Heterogeneous Networks (Volume II)

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"My first Special Issue experience with MDPI proved very useful and interesting. I had the chance to meet and compare the research work of several colleagues dealing with different aspects of my main area of research and to follow the various reviewers' approaches to both the scientific content and the style of the papers. In short, this enriched my stock of knowledge as an author and as a reviewer."

Special Issue in Applied Sciences: Advancements in Biomonitoring and Remediation Treatments of Pollutants in Aquatic Environments

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"It was a fascinating and very useful experience. I think it was a correct and fantastic culmination of my path and academic efforts and a spur to continue my career."

Special Issue in Land: Landslide Hazard and Environment Risk Assessment

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"I found no hurdles during handling this issue. The editorial staff helped us in every single task as a Guest Editor. Following this experience, I approached the editorial staff and suggested a new proposal for a SI. It was a great experience guest editing with MDPI."

Special Issue in Membranes: Membrane Science and Technology: A Themed Issue Dedicated to Prof. Takeshi Matsuura on the Occasion of his 85th Birthday

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"As an ever-growing publisher, MDPI presents a high standard of professionalism in handling all requests from editors. Additionally, the friendly and knowledgeable staff make the processing and handling of articles a joy!"

Special Issue in Fluids: Environmental Sediment Transport: Methods and Applications

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"I have guest edited several Special Issues for MDPI's journals. It has always been an excellent experience working with MDPI staff. All SIs were organized at the top level and I am looking forward to cooperating with MDPI again in the near future."

Special Issue in Molecules: Feature Review Articles in Analytical Chemistry-Part I

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"It has been a useful and great experience for me to be a Guest Editor for Molecules. I learned a lot from the MDPI editor and the MDPI team about soliciting submissions and highly appreciate the excellent reviewers. I would like to thank them all, as well as my colleague Guest Editor, for their fruitful collaboration."

Special Issue in Molecules: Redox Active Molecules in Cancer Treatments

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"The hosting of the Special Issue was a very good experience, and the collaboration with the editors was hassle free and full of friendly interaction. The only downside of this particular Special Issue was the lack of an Impact Factor, which made it difficult to convince collaborators and other scholars to publish, especially considering the significantly high publication fee. Otherwise, the submissions and review processes were of very high quality!"

Special Issue in Hydrology: Flood Early Warning and Risk Modelling

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