MDPI successfully held an author training session at Kasetsart University, Thailand's leading agricultural institution. This event took place against the backdrop of Kasetsart University's participation in MDPI’s Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP). The session, which was conducted on 5 November 2024, aimed to equip students with the essential knowledge and skills for maneuvering through the paper publication process, enhancing their English writing proficiency, understanding data visualization in academic papers, and exploring the applications of artificial intelligence in the publishing field.

Ms. Watinee Khemakarothai, the Deputy Director of Kasetsart University Library, shared her thoughts on the valuable collaboration between Kasetsart University (KU) and MDPI, emphasizing the significance of joint efforts that support and empower the academic community. She expressed her gratitude to MDPI Thailand for organizing this event, which was customized to meet the requirements of the university’s authors.

In the first presentation, Dr. Janenipa Saupsor, the Deputy Office Manager of MDPI Thailand, provided insights into MDPI’s development from its establishment in 1996 to its current status as a prominent open access academic publisher. She emphasized MDPI’s dedication to making scientific research freely accessible through its extensive collection of over 400 journals and its global presence. Dr. Saupsor also introduced a selection of key journals, such as Polymers, Sustainability, Foods, Animals and Molecules, which serve as valuable options for researchers seeking the ideal journal for their work. Additionally, she highlighted the successful collaboration between MDPI and Kasetsart University on the Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP), reinforcing support for open access publishing.

The second session, presented by Ms. Ploy Assavajamroon, MDPI’s regional journal relations specialist in Asia-Pacific, was titled “How to Write Scientific Papers in English”. The session began with the literature search and introduction to the analysis program to investigate the research topic to ensure novelty. Next, she illustrated the front matter, main text, and back matter, the three fundamental manuscript structures, before sharing useful examples to help the audience better understand how to write each section. Last but not least, she introduced the English Language Editing and Figure Editing services provided by MDPI Author Services, all of which support authors in manuscript preparation.

The third session, “Data Visualization for Scientific Papers”, was shared by Mr. Suvicha Sasivimolkul, MDPI’s Training Group Leader for Asian offices. He initiated the session by pointing out why data are so crucial due to the increasing amounts of data every minute. Data visualization is an approach through which we can maintain our perceptual and cognitive abilities to understand trends and patterns of the data by presenting data graphically in figures, graphs, or tables. He then explained and emphasized MDPI Figure and Table formatting, the points that the author should pay more attention to and the points that the author should avoid.

The author training program concluded with the topic “Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Scientific Publishing”, presented by Dr. Kamolchanok Deesrisak, Scientific Advisor of MDPI journal Healthcare. After providing an overview of AI technology in daily life, its capabilities and impacts on scientific publishing were elaborated, with a focus on the current advancements and challenges. In line with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) position statement, the guidelines on AI, authorship, and the peer-review process were thoroughly explained. Before ending the session, the AI tools developed by MDPI's AI team were introduced. These will assist both internal and external users in improving processes and services.

After each presentation, students, faculty members, and MDPI speakers engaged in a vigorous exchange of ideas. Even after the training, many attendees remained and continued to communicate with us, praising the event for its well-structured curriculum and the opportunity to network with like-minded professionals.

In conclusion, the author training session at Kasetsart University marked a crucial step in promoting academic publishing and research dissemination for MDPI. Meanwhile, it emphasized the importance of continuous learning and adaptation in the constantly evolving landscape of higher education and the publishing industry. This initiative represented a reinforcement.

Please do not hesitate to start a conversation with us at [email protected] if you would like to hold an author training session with MDPI in Thailand.

Conference: Plant & Animal Genome 32 Conference
Organization: Scherago International
Date: 10–15 January 2025
Place: San Diego, CA, USA

MDPI journals will be attending the Plant & Animal Genome 32 Conference as exhibitors. This meeting will be held at the Town & Country Resort and Conference Center, San Diego, USA, from 10 to 15 January 2025. 

The Plant & Animal Genome Conference (PAG) will bring together the leading genetic scientists and researchers involved in plant and animal research and related areas. With 62 countries typically represented, the Plant & Animal Genome Conference provides an established forum for the exchange of information internationally as well as in the USA. Approximately 39% of attendees travel to the PAG from outside the USA, making the conference a truly global event. Of the attendees, 73% checked “Plant” and 27% checked “Animal” as their areas of interest.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Plants;
• Agronomy;
• Life;
• Epigenomes;
• Biochem;
• Current Issues in Molecular Biology (CIMB);
• International Journal of Molecular Sciences (IJMS);
• Animals;
• International Journal of Plant Biology (IJPB);
• Taxonomy;
• Crops;
• Agriculture;
• Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens (JZBG);
• Horticulturae;
• Genes;
• Grasses;
• Seeds.

We are thrilled to announce an author training session jointly hosted by MDPI and Kasetsart University, Thailand. Similar to MDPI’s successful collaboration with the Faculty of Architecture of Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, this training session will explain the purpose and goals of open access publishing and enable the sharing of valuable perspectives.

This training session is being held due to MDPI and the university’s common interest in academic research and paper publication. MDPI, as a renowned international open access publisher, offers a high-quality publishing platform and services to scholars worldwide. Meanwhile, Kasetsart University, as a leading academic institution in Thailand, has taught many talented researchers. Hence, we aim to teach students about MDPI’s paper publishing process, enhance their English paper writing proficiency, help them to better understand paper data visualization, and discuss the applications of artificial intelligence in publishing.

Date: 5 November 2024
Time: 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Venue: Meeting Room, 5th Floor, Kasetsart University Library
Registration link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/89K9F8F

Schedule:

MDPI speakers:

Five new journals covering a diverse range of subjects launched their inaugural issue in September 2024. Like other journals in MDPI’s portfolio, these journals are dedicated to sharing the latest research through open access, reflecting our commitment to making knowledge accessible to all.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the Editorial Board Members for their dedication to the launch and development of our new journals. Each journal will ensure its high-quality output via excellent editorial and rigorous peer-review processes so that the published articles achieve significant impact and broad visibility.

We invite you to explore and learn more about these new journals below.

Journal	Founding Editor-in-Chief	Journal Topics (Selected)
	Prof. Dr. Nejat Düzgüneş, University of the Pacific, USA | Editorial | view inaugural issue	biological therapy and stem-cell therapy; drug therapy; chemotherapy; radiation and other nonsurgical therapeutic strategies | view journal scope | submit an article
	Prof. Dr. Magda Tsolaki, Greek Federation of Alzheimer’s Disease, Greece; Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece | Editorial | view inaugural issue	surgical/procedural complications; complications; perioperative adverse events; postoperative adverse events | view journal scope | submit an article
	Prof. Dr. Steven R. Fassnacht, Colorado State University, USA; Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere, USA | Editorial | view inaugural issue	ice as a mineral; atmospheric ice; sea ice; freshwater ice; ice sheets; ice caps and ice shelves | view journal scope | submit an article
	Dr. Francisco Epelde, Hospital Universitari Parc Tauli, Spain; University Autonoma of Barcelona, Spain | Editorial | view inaugural issue	hospital management; hospital facilities; hospital services; hospital risk management; health law | view journal scope | submit an article
	Prof. Dr. Nicola Ferri, University of Padova, Italy | Editorial | view inaugural issue	lipids in cells and whole organisms; lipid structure and function; lipid products and processes; dietary lipids and nutrition | view journal scope | submit an article

We wish to thank everyone who has supported the development of open access publishing. You are welcome to send an application here or contact the New Journal Committee ([email protected]) if you would like to create more new journals.

Since the World Animal Protection Congress in May 1931, October 4 was designated as World Animal Day. Thousands of passionate animal advocates have participated in World Animal Day celebrations. World Animal Day was established to raise the status of animals and improve welfare standards around the world. We look forward to raising awareness of the treatment of animals around the world by participating in this event.

Animals are the spirits of nature and important guardians of ecological balance. From galloping horses on the vast grasslands to dolphins swimming in the deep ocean, from clever squirrels in the forest to soaring eagles in the sky, every animal has its unique charm and value. They give us companionship and warmth. Loyal dogs are always waiting at the door for their owners to return, and cute cats soothe our tired hearts with their softness. In the zoo, the laughter of children and the lively figures of animals are intertwined, creating the most beautiful picture.

However, the living conditions of animals today are worrying. Habitats continue to be destroyed, illegal hunting continues, and the impacts of climate change are intensifying. Many rare species are on the verge of extinction and their survival faces unprecedented threats.

On World Animal Day, let us make a promise: not to participate in the illegal wildlife trade, protect animal habitats, and care for stray animals. Use our actions to create a better world for animals.

In order to increase the research and understanding of various types of animals, we have collected animal research results from multiple journals, which are all open access, and we hope they can help animal lovers, policymakers, and everyone around the world access and share the latest scientific knowledge.

Let us celebrate World Animal Day together and join hands to protect these miracles of life so that animals and humans can maintain a harmonious and beautiful relationship.

“Population Trend of Colonially Nesting Heron Species in Greece”
by Savas Kazantzidis, Theodoros Naziridis, Evangelia Katrana, Nikolaos Bukas, Georgios Kazantzidis, Aristidis Christidis and Christos Astaras
Birds 2024, 5(2), 217-239; https://doi.org/10.3390/birds5020015

“Innovative Foraging Behavior of Urban Birds: Use of Insect Food Provided by Cars”
by Jukka Jokimäki and Anna Ramos-Chernenko
Birds 2024, 5(3), 469-486; https://doi.org/10.3390/birds5030032

“Climate Change and Herbivores: Forty Years in a Bunchgrass Prairie”
by Gary E. Belovsky and Jennifer B. Slade
Animals 2024, 14(18), 2647; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14182647

“Factors Associated with Reproductive Success in Captive Vancouver Island Marmots (Marmota vancouverensis)”
by Laura H. Graham, Emily M. Leishman, Kahlee Demers, Douglas P. Whiteside and Malcolm McAdie
Animals 2024, 14(3), 387; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14030387

“The Effect of Disease and Injury on Faecal Cortisol Metabolites, as an Indicator of Stress in Wild Hospitalised Koalas, Endangered Australian Marsupials”
by Flavia Santamaria, Rolf Schlagloth, Ludovica Valenza, Rupert Palme, Deidre de Villiers
and Joerg Henning
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(1), 65; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10010065

“A Review of Potential Feed Additives Intended for Carbon Footprint Reduction through Methane Abatement in Dairy Cattle”
by Ian Hodge, Patrick Quille and Shane O’Connell
Animals 2024, 14(4), 568; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14040568

“Sarcocystis Species Richness in Sheep and Goats from Lithuania”
by Alina Marandykina-Prakienė, Dalius Butkauskas, Naglis Gudiškis, Evelina Juozaitytė-Ngugu, Dovilė Laisvūnė Bagdonaitė, Muza Kirjušina, Rafael Calero-Bernal and Petras Prakas
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(8), 520; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10080520

“Modern Imaging Techniques in the Study and Disease Diagnosis of the Mammary Glands of Animals”
by Mariana S. Barbagianni and Pagona G. Gouletsou
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(2), 83; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10020083

“Effects of Perching on Poultry Welfare and Production: A Review”
by Ramesh Bahadur Bist, Sachin Subedi, Lilong Chai, Prafulla Regmi, Casey W. Ritz, Woo Kyun Kim and Xiao Yang
Poultry 2023, 2(2), 134-157; https://doi.org/10.3390/poultry2020013

“Diagnosing Infectious Diseases in Poultry Requires a Holistic Approach: A Review”
by Ramesh Bahadur Bist, Sachin Subedi, Lilong Chai, Prafulla Regmi, Casey W. Ritz, Woo Kyun Kim and Xiao Yang
Poultry 2023, 2(2), 252-280; https://doi.org/10.3390/poultry2020020

“Towards an Objective Measurement Tool for ADHD-like Traits in Family Dogs: A Comprehensive Test Battery”
by Barbara Csibra, Vivien Reicher, Melitta Csepregi, Kíra Kristóf and Márta Gácsi
Animals 2024, 14(13), 1841; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14131841

“Veterinary Education and Training on Non-Traditional Companion Animals, Exotic, Zoo, and Wild Animals: Concepts Review and Challenging Perspective on Zoological Medicine”
by Jaime Espinosa García-San Román, Óscar Quesada-Canales, Manuel Arbelo Hernández, Soraya Déniz Suárez and Ayoze Castro-Alonso
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(5), 357; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10050357

“Animal Health Discourse during Ecological Crises in the Media—Lessons Learnt from the Flood in Thessaly from the One Health Perspective”
by Eleftherios Meletis, Andrzej Jarynowski, Stanisław Maksymowicz, Polychronis Kostoulas
and Vitaly Belik
Vet. Sci. 2024, 11(4), 140; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci11040140

“The Effects of Dog Behavioural Problems on Owner Well-Being: A Review of the Literature and Future Directions”
by Ana Maria Barcelos, Niko Kargas and Daniel Mills
Pets 2024, 1(1), 53-69; https://doi.org/10.3390/pets1010007

“Local Anaesthesia Techniques in Dogs and Cats: A Review Study”
by Chrysoula Margeti, Charalampos Kostakis, Vassiliki Tsioli, Konstantina Karagianni and Eugenia Flouraki
Pets 2024, 1(2), 88-119; https://doi.org/10.3390/pets1020009

Special Issue: “Wildlife Clinical Pathology: A One Health Key to Ecosystem Assessment” Edited by: Dr. J. Jill Heatley, Dr. Jessica A. Hokamp and Dr. Karen E. Russell	Special Issue: “Current Research and Key Issues in Poultry Immunology” Edited by: Dr. Dieter Liebhart and Dr. Christine Jansen
Special Issue: “Resilience of Birds in Changing Environments” Edited by: Prof. Dr. Jason Davis	Special Issue: “Soft-Tissue Sarcomas in Dogs” Edited by: Dr. Jane Dobson and Dr. Alison Hayes
Special Issue: “Understanding the "Human Dimension" of Animal Health and Welfare” Edited by: Dr. Caroline Ritter	Special Issue: “Advances in Poultry Science: Nutritional Aspects of Poultry Production” Edited by: Dr. Catarina Stefanello and Dr. Marco Antonio Ebbing

As a leader in open access publishing, MDPI is eager to explore new collaboration opportunities, including the launch of new journals and the transfer of existing ones. At present, MDPI publishes over 400 journals, more than 160 of which have established partnerships with academic organizations. Additionally, we publish 19 association journals.

In order to enhance exchange and cooperation with scientific researchers and share the results of open science, MDPI invites experts and scholars from various fields to submit proposals for new journal collaboration opportunities. If your proposal is approved, you could take on the role of Editor-in-Chief, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, or Editorial Board Member of the journal. This position allows you to manage the manuscript review process alongside our editorial department, participate in calls for papers, strengthen your network with scholars in the field, expand scientific research cooperation, enhance your personal and academic influence internationally, and play a leading role in academia.

Once the new journal is online, MDPI will provide a variety of promotional channels to market the journal internationally.

MDPI will offer various promotional channels to enhance its visibility and promote it internationally.

How can you determine the theme of a new journal?

• Assess research hotspots/academic frontiers;
• Assess pioneers in the field/key research directions of universities;
• Determine whether MDPI has already established a journal in the field.

You can browse MDPI’s existing journals at the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/about/journals.

Advantages of collaborating with MDPI:

• MDPI is a global leader in open-access publishing with extensive academic resources.
• MDPI offers a professional publishing team that provides comprehensive support throughout the publishing process.
• MDPI’s diverse promotional platforms and channels help journals quickly increase their international visibility and influence.

We invite you to submit new journal proposal here, and contribute to academic development! In addition, if your institution (university, institute, college, national key laboratory, society, etc.) intends to establish a journal, you can also submit a draft to MDPI on its behalf.

MDPI journals frequently grant travel awards to empower junior researchers to showcase their latest research at academic conferences, thereby amplifying their impact within their research fields.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the 103 recipients of MDPI's 2023 Travel Awards from different countries and territories for their exceptional presentations. These outstanding individuals were selected by the journal editors based on the strength of their research proposals and the anticipated impact of their presentations at academic conferences. We commend their exceptional contributions and wish them continued success in their academic endeavors.

MDPI will continue to provide support and recognition to the academic community. To learn more about the list of awardees, please visit the following pages:

• Biology and Life Sciences;
• Chemistry and Materials Sciences;
• Engineering;
• Environmental and Earth Sciences;
• Medicine and Pharmacology;
• Public Health and Healthcare;
• Others.

About MDPI Awards:

To reward the academic community, especially young researchers, and enhance communication among scientists, MDPI journals regularly offer various awards to researchers in specific fields. These awards, serving as a source of inspiration and recognition, help raise the influence of talented individuals who have been credited with outstanding achievements and are making a significant contribution to the advancement of their fields.

To explore more MDPI awards, please click here.

MDPI will attend the British Ecological Society Annual Meeting 2024 (BES 2024) as an exhibitor. This meeting will be held in Liverpool, UK, from 10 to 13 December 2024.

The British Ecological Society was established in 1913 and has been fostering the science of ecology ever since. The society has 7,000 members around the world and brings people together across regional, national and global scales to advance ecological science. Membership is open to anyone, anywhere. The British Ecological Society is the oldest ecological society in the world and its annual meeting is Europe’s largest conference dedicated to ecology. More than 1,500 delegates from over 50 countries across six continents attended the 2023 meeting in person or online.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Sustainability;
• Land;
• Animals;
• Birds;
• Forests;
• Diversity;
• Climate;
• Plants.

If you are attending this conference, please feel free to start a conversation with us at 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: https://www.britishecologicalsociety.org/events/bes-annual-meeting-2024/.

MDPI’s Best PhD Thesis Awards are granted to promising young scholars whose PhD theses are deemed exceptional within their respective research fields. These awards aim to encourage young scholars to continue their outstanding accomplishments and further contribute to their field.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the 54 winners of the 2023 Best PhD Thesis Awards and wish them success with their future research endeavors.

MDPI will continue to provide support and recognition to the academic community. To learn more about all the awardees and their research projects in your field of study, please visit the following pages:

About MDPI Awards:

To reward the academic community, especially young researchers, and enhance communication among scientists, MDPI journals regularly offer various awards to researchers in specific fields. These awards, serving as a source of inspiration and recognition, help raise the influence of talented individuals who have been credited with outstanding achievements and are making a significant contribution to the advancement of their fields.

To explore more MDPI awards, please click here.

MDPI’s Young Investigator Awards recognize promising early career scientists, acknowledge their contributions, and foster collaboration within the scientific community. We are proud to announce the recipients for 2023, who were carefully selected by the journals’ esteemed Award Evaluation Committee.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the 79 winners of MDPI’s 2023 Young Investigator Awards for their excellent contributions in their research field. We look forward to seeing these rising stars continue to contribute to the advancement of science.

MDPI will continue to support and recognize the academic community. To explore details about the awardees by field, please visit the individual pages listed below:

Congratulations to all the winners for their exceptional contributions and dedication to advancing scientific research.

About MDPI Awards:
To support the academic community, particularly young researchers, and to enhance communication among scientists, MDPI journals regularly offer various awards to researchers in specific fields. These awards, serving as a source of inspiration and recognition, help to elevate the profiles of talented individuals who have made outstanding achievements and are making significant contributions to advancements in their respective fields.

To find out more about MDPI awards, please click here.

Three MDPI journals – Animals (ISSN: 2076-2615), Agronomy (ISSN: 2073-4395), and Foods (ISSN: 2304-8158) – are collaborating with the Agri-Food Research and Technology Centre of Aragon (CITA) to hold an author training session. This session will provide authors with a comprehensive understanding of MDPI's publishing process, current Special Issues in these journals, and opportunities tailored for different author groups. Academic editors will run the session, ensuring that participants gain the knowledge needed to maximize their publishing potential.

Date: 2 October 2024
Time: 11:30–13:00
Venue: The Agri-Food Research and Technology Centre of Aragon
Registration link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6QB2H9L

Schedule:

MDPI speakers:

In May, MDPI Romania held three author training sessions – one endorsing an external event and two stand-alone sessions.

The National Session of Scientific Student Communications took place at Technical University Cluj on 17 and 18 May 2024. MDPI Romania sponsored this event and contributed an author training session on the production of research papers and case study analyses. JRS Norbert Kiss gave a presentation called The World of Open Access to explain different open access publishing models and the benefits of open access publishing. His presentation highlighted the impact of open access publishing on scientific progress and innovation.

On 29 May 2024, MDPI Romania hosted an author training session for Ph.D. students, early career researchers, and professors at the Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy. In collaboration with Prof. Andreea Arsene, JRS Ioana Paunescu prepared two presentations: The Steps of the Publishing Process and Elaboration of a Peer Review Report. In her first presentation, she delved into MDPI’s history and mission, MDPI’s editorial process, and MDPI journals of various scopes that are accepting submissions. Her second presentation outlined the types of peer review, the contents of a peer review report by an MDPI reviewer, and the responsibilities of an MDPI reviewer.

MDPI Romania also hosted an author training session at the Iasi University of Life Sciences on 29 May 2024. JRSs Laurentiu Preda and Cosmin Artan gave four presentations: Efficient Writing of an ISI-Indexed Scientific Article, Benefits of Publishing in the Open Access Model, Various Methods of Open Access Publishing, and MDPI Guide for the Article Review Process. The first three presentations offered guidance on how to improve academic writing, the fourth focused on how to write peer review reports. A highly interactive discussion followed the presentations, during which the JRSs provided extensive answers to attendees’ questions.

MDPI is grateful for all the attendees, speakers, and organizers involved in these events. Through their enthusiasm and dedication, these events were great successes.

We are thrilled to share the updated Exceptional Reviewers List 2024. This program was designed to recognize and honor scholars who have consistently delivered exceptional review reports to our journal. Committed to fostering rigorous research and promoting knowledge exchange, the journal Animals (ISSN: 2076-2615) recognizes the significant role our reviewers play in maintaining the quality and integrity of the articles we publish. According to surveys conducted in 2023, 91% of our authors rate the peer review as good or excellent thanks to our pool of excellent reviewers.

We would like to express our sincere appreciation to all reviewers who have generously volunteered their time and expertise to assist in the peer-review process of Animals. Their dedication and attention to detail in evaluating manuscripts, offering valuable feedback, and contributing to academic rigor are truly commendable.

The Exceptional Reviewers List was introduced in April 2024. Each quarter, we will be selecting a group of outstanding reviewers and introduce them here.

Q1:

Name: Dr. Sławomir Mitrus
Affiliation: Institute of Biology, University of Opole, Opole, Poland
Interests: life history of animals; physiological ecology of animals; ecology and conservation of the European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis); ecology of ants

Name: Dr. Linda Van Bomme
Affiliation: ¹ School of Natural Sciences, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia; ² Fenner School of Environment and Society, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
Interests: human wildlife conflict; wildlife management; predator ecology; conservation

Name: Dr. Richard D. Murray
Affiliation: Institute of Translational Medicine, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3BX, United Kingdom
Interests: animal science; veterinary medicine; lameness in cattle; pathophysiology of pregnancy; digital dermatitis and dairy cattle

Name: Dr. Betty McGuire
Affiliation: Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
Interests: mammalian social behavior; parental care, and ecology; applied animal behavior; human–animal interactions; animal shelters; animal welfare

Name: Dr. Alejandro Casas-Alvarado
Affiliation: Neurophysiology, Behavior and Animal Welfare Assessment, DPAA, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (UAM), Mexico City 04960, Mexico
Interests: anesthesiology; pain assessment; pain management; animal behavior

Q2:

Name: Dr. Alejandro Plascencia
Affiliation: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics, Autonomous University of Sinaloa, Culiacan 80260, Mexico
Interests: ruminal fermentation; ruminal metabolism

Name: Dr. Claudia Gittel
Affiliation: Rossdales Equine Hospital, Newmarket CB8 7NN, UK
Interests: veterinary medicine; equine science; regenerative medicine; ventilation; animal welfare; anesthesia; intensive care; pain management

Name: Dr. Marek Gaworski
Affiliation: Department of Production Management and Engineering, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02-787 Warsaw, Poland
Interests: animal behavior; dairy equipment; dairy technology; progress; welfare

Name: Dr. Luis M. Bautista Sopelana
Affiliation: Department of Evolutionary Ecology, National Museum of Natural History (MNCN - CSIC), 28006 Madrid, Spain
Interests: ethology; animal ecology; conservation biology; behavioral ecology; ornithology

Name: Prof. Dr. Aleksandro Schafer Da Silva
Affiliation: Department of Animal Science, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC), Chapecó 89815-000, SC, Brazil
Interests: animal health; veterinary parasitology; biochemistry; clinical pathology; animal additives and supplementation

Q3:

Name: Prof. Dr. Ewa Joanna Godzińska
Affiliation: Laboratory of Ethology, Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology of the Polish Academy of Sciences, 02-093 Warsaw, Poland
Interests: ethology; neuroethology; altruism; aggression; entomology; myrmecology; ants; behavior of domestic animals (dogs and cats)

Name: Dr. Martin Maquivar
Affiliation: Department of Animal Sciences, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164, USA
Interests: applied reproductive management and physiology of beef and dairy cattle

Name: Prof. Dr. Han-Tsung Wang
Affiliation: Department of Animal Science and Technology, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10672, Taiwan
Interests: digestive tract microbes; rumen fermentation regulation; ruminant diet assessment; feed additives; protein and Enzyme; purification; biomaterials

Name: Dr. Sue Dyson
Affiliation: Independent Researcher, Suffolk, UK
Interests: improving the diagnosis of lameness and poor performance and maximizing the opportunity for horses to fulfill their athletic potential at whatever level

Name: Prof. Dr. Malcolm Jobling
Affiliation: Universitetet i Tromsø - Norges Arktiske Universitet, Tromso, Norway
Interests: fish feeding and nutrition; physiological energetics of cold-water ectotherms; physiological ecology; behavioral ecology - applications to aquaculture

MDPI will be attending the 14th European Conference on Ecological Restoration (SERE2024) in Tartu, Estonia, which will take place from 26 to 30 August 2024. Ecological restoration is a topic that holds a prominent place on both political and scientific agendas. The decline in biodiversity demands our urgent attention, and degraded ecosystems around the world require an effective and knowledge-driven path to recovery. The SERE2024 will cover topics ranging from the theory and practice of restoring various ecosystems (wetlands, grasslands, forests, rivers, agroecosystems, urban and marine ecosystems) to the socioeconomic and political contexts of ecological restoration.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Diversity;
• Land;
• Animals;
• Clean Technologies;
• Conservation;
• Ecologies;
• Environments;
• Forests;
• Geosciences.

If you are attending the conference, please 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://sere2024.org/.

MDPI invites all experts recognized in their fields to attend the MDPI World Hepatitis Day Webinar 2024. Inspired by the collaborative spirit of World Hepatitis Day, this webinar aims to raise awareness about hepatitis and promote the development of innovative strategies to combat it. By engaging experts and the public, the webinar seeks to drive advancements and highlight the importance of collective efforts in scientific research and innovation.

We are looking forward to seeing you at the MDPI World Hepatitis Day Webinar 2024.

Title: MDPI World Hepatitis Day Webinar 2024
Date: 29 July 2024
Time: 15:00–17:00 (CEST) | 21:00–23:00 (CST Asia)
More Information: https://sciforum.net/event/WHD2024

This is a free webinar. After registration, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the 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 for viewing.

Register for free:

Program:

Relevant Special Issues:

Animals
“Diseases of the Small and Large Intestine, Liver and Pancreas in Small Animals: Second Edition”
Edited by Dr. Alessio Pierini and Dr. Eleonora Gori
Deadline for submission: 20 December 2024

“Metabolic Disorders of Poultry”
Edited by Dr. Victoria Anthony Uyanga and Dr. Felix Kwame Amevor
Deadline for submission: 28 February 2025

Cancers
“Hepatitis Viruses and Cancer”
Edited by Prof. Dr. John Koskinas and Dr. Urania Georgopoulou
Deadline for submission: 1 November 2024

Cells
“Interdisciplinary Approaches to Studying Human Liver Biology and Promoting Organ Regeneration: Understanding the Curse of Prometheus”
Edited by Prof. Dr. David C. Hay, Dr. Matthew Sinton and Alvile Kasarinaite
Deadline for submission: N.A.

Children
“Old and New Therapeutic Strategies in Children with Liver Disease”
Edited by Dr. Raffaele Iorio and Dr. Fabiola Di Dato
Deadline for submission: 30 September 2024

Diagnostics
“Diagnosis, Management, and Prognosis of Liver Disease and Its Syndromes”
Edited by Prof. Dr. Chien Hao Huang
Deadline for submission: 31 August 2024

“Diagnostic and Prognostic Markers in Liver Diseases”
Edited by Dr. Dávid Tornai
Deadline for submission: 31 October 2024

“Diagnosis of Liver Disease”
Edited by Dr. Sung-Eun Kim
Deadline for submission: 31 December 2024

Gastroenterology Insights
“Novelties in Diagnostics and Therapeutics in Hepatology: 2nd Edition”
Edited by Dr. Giovanni Marasco and Dr. Matteo Renzulli
Deadline for submission: 31 December 2024

Journal of Personalized Medicine
“Chronic Liver Disease: New Targets and New Mechanisms”
Edited by Dr. Theodoros Androutsakos
Deadline for submission: 20 February 2025

Livers
“Liver Fibrosis: Mechanisms, Targets, Assessment and Treatment”
Edited by Prof. Dr. Ralf Weiskirchen and Prof. Dr. Tilman Sauerbruch
Deadline for submission: 20 December 2024

Medicina
“Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Diseases”
Edited by Prof. Dr. Ludovico Abenavoli and Dr. Marcello Candelli
Deadline for submission: 24 December 2024

“Advances in Liver Surgery”
Edited by Prof. Dr. Jai Young Cho
Deadline for submission: 24 December 2024

“Novelties in Chronic Liver Diseases”
Edited by Prof. Dr. Ludovico Abenavoli
Deadline for submission: 30 September 2024

Metabolites
“Research on Pharmacotherapy of Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease”
Edited by Dr. Aleksandra Bołdys
Deadline for submission: 30 September 2024

“Metabolic Syndrome and Non-alcoholic Liver Disease”
Edited by Prof. Dr. Mircea-Catalin Fortofoiu, and Dr. Luigi Boccuto
Deadline for submission: 20 October 2024

“Liver Injury and Regeneration—Metabolic Research”
Edited by Dr. Miguel Suárez Matías
Deadline for submission: 31 December 2024

Microorganisms
“Hepatitis B Virus Infection and Vaccine”
Edited by Dr. Nishi N. Prabdial-Sing
Deadline for submission: 15 December 2024

Nutrients
“Metabolic-Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease at the Forefront: Confronting Nutritional Obstacles in Advanced Chronic Liver Disease and Portal Hypertension”
Edited by Dr. Angelo Armandi and Dr. Federico Ravaioli
Deadline for submission: 15 October 2024

“Prevention and Treatment of Liver Diseases by Dietary Habits and Lifestyle”
Dr. Marica Cariello and Dr. Raffaella Maria Gadaleta
Deadline for submission: 15 December 2024

“Managing Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease with Nutrition”
Edited by Dr. Nobuyuki Toshikuni
Deadline for submission: 25 December 2024

Pathogens
“Zoonotic Hepatitis E Virus: A Focus on Animals, Food and Environment”
Edited by Prof. Dr. Barbara Di Martino, Dr. Federica Di Profio and Dr. Andrea Palombieri  
Deadline for submission: 10 October 2024

Vaccines
“Vaccines and Vaccination: HIV, Hepatitis Viruses, and HPV”
Edited by Dr. Ivan Schietroma and Dr. Sonia Moretti
Deadline for submission: 28 February 2025

“Vaccination and Treatments against Viral Hepatitis: Achievements, Challenges and Perspectives”
Edited by Dr. Bárbara Vieira Do Lago and Dr. Vinicius M. Mello
Deadline for submission: 15 March 2025

Editor’s Choice Articles are selected based on suggestions from Animals’ Academic Editors worldwide. The journal’s Academic Editors select a small number of published articles that they consider will be of particular interest to our readers or important in their respective fields of research. We welcome you to read the Editor’s Choice Papers in the Section “Companion Animals”, a curated list of high-quality articles from 2022 to 2023 in this Section. The list of selected papers can be viewed below.

1. “Nutritional Composition and Untargeted Metabolomics Reveal the Potential of Tetradesmus obliquus, Chlorella vulgaris and Nannochloropsis oceanica as Valuable Nutrient Sources for Dogs”
by Ana R. J. Cabrita, Joana Guilherme-Fernandes, Inês M. Valente, Agostinho Almeida, Sofia A. C. Lima, António J. M. Fonseca and Margarida R. G. Maia
Animals 2022, 12(19), 2643; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12192643
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/19/2643

Editor’s Comments:
Food security is an increasing concern, and the environmental impact of pet food production is widely debated. The authors of the above study identified a novel, nutritionally balanced food suitable for dogs that can be made from microalgae.

2. “Babesia gibsoni Infection in Dogs—A European Perspective”
by Oliwier Teodorowski, Marcin Kalinowski, Dagmara Winiarczyk, Banu Dokuzeylül, Stanisław Winiarczyk and Łukasz Adaszek
Animals 2022, 12(6), 730; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12060730
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/6/730

Editor’s Comments:
The authors of the above review report confirmed cases of Babesia gibsoni infection in dogs in Europe. Most of these cases occurred in dog fighting breeds, especially American Pit Bull Terriers or related breeds, suggesting a breed-specific predisposition. Furthermore, rather than a tick bite, the main transmission route could be via wound contact with infected blood. The course of the disease is severe, and diagnosis and treatment are a challenge. The authors point out that B. gibsoni should be considered a possible emerging parasite in Europe.

3. “Expansion of Canine Heartworm in Spain”
by José Alberto Montoya-Alonso, Rodrigo Morchón, Sara Nieves García-Rodríguez, Yaiza Falcón-Cordón, Noelia Costa-Rodríguez, Jorge Isidoro Matos, Iván Rodríguez Escolar and Elena Carretón
Animals 2022, 12(10), 1268; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12101268
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/10/1268

Editor’s Comments:
Global warming favors the spread of vector-borne diseases, such as canine heartworm. The above study focuses on the epidemiology of heartworm in dogs and the impact of climate change in Spain. The study results show the expansion of canine heartworm in Spain, especially in northern regions where it has not been previously reported, such as the Basque Country. In some regions where the presence of Dirofilaria immitis has already been observed, its prevalence was not notable, probably because of the implementation of preventive measures in the dog population. The authors suggest that global warming, the mobility of animal reservoirs, and the modification of the landscape with high edaphic availability of water or stagnant water that provides suitable conditions for the presence of the culicid vectors have an impact on the expansion of D. immitis in Spain. The study results evidence the importance of the implementation of prophylactic programs in the canine population to control infection.

4. “Characterization of the Fecal and Mucosa-Associated Microbiota in Dogs with Chronic Inflammatory Enteropathy”
by David Díaz-Regañón, Mercedes García-Sancho, Alejandra Villaescusa, Ángel Sainz, Beatriz Agulla, Mariana Reyes-Prieto, Antonio Rodríguez-Bertos and Fernando Rodríguez-Franco
Animals 2023, 13(3), 326; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13030326
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/3/326

Editor’s Comments:
Disturbance of the intestinal microbiome (dysbiosis) is important in the pathogenesis of intestinal inflammation in dogs (and other species). However, most studies have only studied dysbiosis in fecal samples, which may not reflect what is happening in the small intestine where inflammation predominates. The authors of the above study compared the microbiota in the feces and duodenal biopsies of dogs with intestinal inflammation. The results showed dysbiosis in both areas compared with healthy controls. Furthermore, the results demonstrated greater changes in fecal samples compared to duodenal biopsies. These findings suggest that analysis of the fecal microbiota, which is much more accessible, can reflect dysbiosis within the small intestine.

5. “When and Why Cats Are Returned to Shelters”
by Vivian Mundschau and Malini Suchak
Animals 2023, 13(2), 243; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13020243
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/2/243

Editor’s Comments:
The authors of the above study report the return-to-shelter rate of adopted cats of just under 12% within 4 years of adoption with approximately half being returned within the first month. The risk of being returned was found to increase with the age of the cat at the time of adoption and if there was a history of biting and decrease if the cats had spent time in foster care. Short-term returns were mainly due to unacceptable cat behaviour, but the reason for cats being returned after more than 30 days was mainly due to the owner’s personal reasons. An increased in-depth understanding of these reasons and the timing of returns can increase the likelihood of developing strategies to keep cats in their new homes.

6. “Understanding the Factors Influencing Cat Containment: Identifying Opportunities for Behaviour Change”
by Gemma C. Ma and Lynette J. McLeod
Animals 2023, 13(10), 1630; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13101630
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/10/1630

Conference:  Aquaculture Europe 2024 (AQUA 2024)

Organization: European Aquaculture Society (EAS)

Date: 26–30 August 2024

Place: Ac Hotel by Marriott Bella Sky, Center Boulevard 5 2300, Copenhagen

MDPI journals will be attending AQUA 2024 as exhibitors. This meeting will be held in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 26 to 30 August 2024.

AQUA 2024 will take place in the Danish capital of Copenhagen. It will comprise a scientific conference, trade exhibition, industry forums, workshops, student events and receptions. The event will highlight the latest in aquaculture research and innovations, underpinning the continued growth of this exciting food production sector. It will be a showcase for Denmark and its innovation leadership in several key technologies that are crucial for future aquaculture, but the event will also function as a meeting and exchange platform for experts from around the world.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Fishes;
• Animals;
• Antioxidants;
• Aquaculture Journal;
• Biology;
• Life;
• Diversity;
• Oceans;
• Sustainability;
• Water;
• JMSE.

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

It is our great pleasure to announce that MDPI will be attending the 49th World Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress (WSAVA 2024). This event will take place from 3 to 5 September 2024 in Suzhou, China, at the Suzhou International Expo Centre (SuzhouExpo).

The WSAVA World Congress is a unique opportunity for the profession to learn, share ideas, and build relationships with colleagues from all over the world. The 2024 WSAVA World Congress will emerge as a significant event, fostering extensive interaction amongst small animal veterinary professionals across the East and the West.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Animals;
• Veterinary Sciences;
• Vaccines;
• JZBG;
• Pets.

If you are considering attending this conference, we encourage you to visit our booth and speak to our representatives. We are eager to meet you in person and assist you with any queries you may have.

For more information about the conference, please visit the official website at http://www.2024wsava.com/.

Five new journals covering multiple subjects have launched their inaugural issue in June 2024. We are excited to be able to share with you the newest research rooted in the value of open access.

We would like to express our deepest appreciation to all the Editorial Board Members and each journal will ensure its high-quality output using excellent editorial and rigorous peer review processes, to ensure that the articles achieve high impact and visibility.

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

Journal	Founding Editor-in-Chief	Journal Topics (Selected)
	Prof. Dr. Marco Ranucci, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, Italy | Editorial | view inaugural issue	anaesthetic medications; blood and fluid management; pain management; critical care; critical illness | view journal scope | submit an article
	Dr. Giovanni E. Cacciamani, University of Southern California, USA | Editorial | view inaugural issue	surgical/procedural complications; complications; perioperative adverse events; postoperative adverse events | view journal scope | submit an article
	Prof. Dr.  Gassan Hodaifa, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Spain | Editorial | view inaugural issue	laboratory management; laboratory safety; protective equipment; laboratory problems and challenges; laboratory Innovation | view journal scope | submit an article
	Prof. Dr. Jan S. Suchodolski, Texas A&M University, USA | Editorial | view inaugural issue	companion animals health and disease; veterinary care and nutrition; genetics and genomics; behavior and welfare; human-animal relations | view journal scope | submit an article
	Prof. Dr. Pierfrancesco De Paola, University of Naples Federico II, Italy | Editorial | view inaugural issue	real estate appraisal; economic and financial valuation of real estate projects; sustainable real estate; housing and urban economics | view journal scope | submit an article

We wish to thank everyone who has supported the development of open access publishing. You are welcome to send an application here, or contact the New Journal Committee ([email protected]) if you would like to create more new journals.

Name: Mediterranean Life Sciences Union Annual Meeting (MedLIFE-24)
Date: 8–10 December 2024
Place: Congress Center of Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey/Hybrid
Submission deadline: 31 August 2024
Website: https://2024.med-life.org/index.php

It is a pleasure and an honor to invite you to attend the Mediterranean Life Sciences Union Annual Meeting (MedLIFE-24), which will be held in person and online from 8 to 10 December 2024, at the Congress Center of Istanbul Technical University. Researchers from all fields of life sciences, both in the Mediterranean area and throughout the world, are invited to present and discuss their most recent research discoveries at MedLIFE-24 and to publish their findings in the MedLIFE-24 proceedings.

After the remarkable successes of the Mediterranean Geosciences Union Annual Meetings (MedGU-21 in Istanbul, MedGU-22 in Marrakech, and MedGU-23 in Istanbul) that were aimed mainly at highlighting the contributions of the Earth Sciences community in addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it became obvious that there is a need to expand this global scale initiative to create extensive and comprehensive international annual meetings for other science unions in order to connect researchers and enable them to present and discuss their most recent findings.

With this objective in mind and as a continuation of the tremendous success of the MedGU Annual Meetings, which have attracted overwhelming interest with over 4000 abstract submissions from 95 countries, MedLIFE-24 will be organized to provide a forum for life scientists from the Mediterranean region and all over the world. Researchers, particularly those in the early stages of their careers, can be informed about the latest studies and discuss their latest unpublished findings with experts from the wide-ranging fields of life sciences.

Connecting and communicating the impact of life science research on sustainability is critical for shaping and influencing the future of life sciences, including training next-generation life scientists, accelerating scientific innovation, and advancing our understanding of life, the planet, and beyond. In this regard, life sciences should continue to play their specific role in achieving the SDGs. For example, the life sciences have been used in the health, medicine, and pharmaceutical industries to improve people’s quality of life. In addition, several SDGs directly or indirectly address the water–food–energy nexus, which has been a focal point for life scientists throughout history. Life scientists are, therefore, critical to delivering the SDGs. Their vast knowledge of the function and interactions of living organisms and their environments, together with their ability to translate this knowledge into tools to inform policy and practice, may help to enlighten many important areas and inform many key aspects of sustainable development.

In this context, MedLIFE-24 seeks to highlight and strengthen the synergies and links between various domains of life science and the UN SDGs. For example, SDG 3, “ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being”, is one of the 17 goals and targets that is especially pertinent to life science. It represents the core of efforts towards sustainability in the field. Given their traditional focus on “purposive” research, life scientists have adopted and continue to pursue integrative approaches, for example, by complementing perspectives from natural and technical disciplines with those from the environmental and social sciences. They can thus offer expertise in integrating knowledge from the natural, technical, and social sciences to provide solutions for many of the global challenges posed by sustainable development.

MedLIFE-24, through engagement by life scientists in academia, research, industry, government, and civil society, working across sectors and in close partnership with other disciplines (e.g., engineering, earth science, environmental sciences, and social sciences), can inform many key aspects of sustainable development. MedLIFE-24 will host initiatives that allow life scientists to conduct transdisciplinary research with stakeholders. This could contribute to the development of theory since integrating academic and experiential knowledge from practitioners is crucial to achieving the transformation towards sustainability.

During MedLIFE-24, prominent speakers will be invited to give Plenaries. Moreover, we are planning a rich Conference Program, including regular and Special Sessions, a Social Program, and an Excursion to Cappadocia, where participants can take a little time out to explore the wonders of Turkey and discover new experiences and sensations.

As with the previous MedGU Annual Meetings (see SpringerLink), the research findings presented at MedLIFE-24 will be published in the conference proceedings by Springer in the IEREK Interdisciplinary Series for Sustainable Development ASTI Book Series (indexed in Scopus/SCImago) and in Special Issues; this is in order to encourage greater scientific cooperation and to open doors to new and enriching collaborations between life scientists on opposite shores of the Mediterranean and from all over the world.

MedLIFE-24 is looking forward to welcoming you to Istanbul. Your participation, in person or virtually, will support MedLIFE’s mission of ensuring a sustainable future for humanity in the region and the planet.

Join us for a memorable experience!

The MedLIFE-24 Steering & Organizing Committees

Animals (ISSN: 2076-2615), in collaboration with Universidad Zaragoza, Spain, is hosting an author training session to offer valuable insights into the world of open access publishing. This session will provide authors with a comprehensive understanding of MDPI's publishing process, current Special Issues, and opportunities tailored for different author groups. Esteemed academic editors will guide the session, ensuring participants gain the knowledge needed to maximize their publishing potential.

Date: 2 July 2024
Time: 12:00–13:30
Venue: Zoom
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6317193046127/WN_WX_dc9XgS7eEywwiOhFGfQ

Schedule:

 MDPI speakers:

We are pleased to inform you that Animals (ISSN: 2076-2615) has received a heightened CiteScore of 4.9.

CiteScore provides transparent metrics that enable well-informed publishing strategy, library collection development, and the benchmarking of journal performance. It is now a standard citation metric alongside SNIP and SJR that gives an up-to-date view of a journal’s impact.

The 2023 CiteScore provides an assessment of the scientific influence of journals in the 2020 to 2023 period.

This is a reflection of the excellent performance, support, and dedication of all journal editors, reviewers, authors, and readers.

Animals’ CiteScore ranks as follows:

• Q1 (14 out of 194) in the “General Veterinary” category;
• Q1 (64 out of 490) in the “Animal Science and Zoology” category.

For more journal statistics, please visit https://www.mdpi.com/journal/Animals/stats.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the journal.

Animals Editorial Office

It is our great pleasure to announce that MDPI will be attending the joint Congress for the Australian Association of Animal Science (AAAS) and the Asian-Australasian Association of Animal Production (AAAP). Focusing on recent and future developments in animal science, this congress combines the 35th biennial AAAS conference and the 20th AAAP Congress into one meeting. This event will take place from 9 to 12 July 2024, at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

This congress aims to bring together the brightest minds in animal science from the Asia and Australasia regions to discuss recent developments and research findings in the field. The theme of the congress is “Embracing Disruption as an Opportunity for Animal Science”. Topics of discussion will include animal genetics, breeding, nutrition, health, behavior, and welfare across a wide variety of species. We encourage participants to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentations that highlight their original research, innovative technologies, and best practices.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Animals;
• Veterinary Sciences;
• Applied Biosciences;
• Dairy;
• CIMB;
• Ruminants;
• JZBG;
• Agriculture;
• Pets.

If you are considering attending this conference, we encourage you to visit our booth #5 and speak to our representatives. We are eager to meet you in person and assist you with any queries you may have.

For more information about the conference, please visit the official website at https://www.aaap2024.com/.

MDPI is pleased to announce the inclusion of 237 journals in the 2024 release of the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and share the key results (see above).

This year, journals covered in the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) received category ranks together with journals in the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) and Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI). Overall, 139 MDPI journals indexed in ESCI are included in the new unified rankings for the first time.

Enhanced Comparability of Data

According to Clarivate, "the creation of unified category rankings [provides] a simpler and more complete category view for the evaluation of journal performance. [...] The category-first approach simplifies journal performance assessment with a holistic view of all journals in each subject category."

We are thrilled to announce that 72% of our ranked MDPI journals (171 of 237) are above average, in Q1 or Q2. Twenty-nine of our journals received their first Impact Factor this year, accounting for more than 5% of the journals accepted into the Web of Science last year.

MDPI Journals Ranked in JCR

The following data includes all MDPI journals indexed in SCIE, SSCI, ESCI and AHCI.

Source: 2023 Journal Impact Factors, Journal Citation Reports ^TM (Clarivate, 2024)

About MDPI

A pioneer in scholarly, open access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996. MDPI is leading the transition to open science by making more research free and accessible to everyone. Over 3.5 million researchers have entrusted MDPI with publishing their scientific discoveries. MDPI’s editorial process is bolstered by a network of dedicated reviewers, a team of 6000 professional, well-trained staff members, and an in-house article submission platform that was designed to ensure efficient processes within its 440 fully open access titles.

On UNESCO’s 2024 Oceans Day, MDPI encourages the scientific community to increase the accessibility of ocean research to accelerate ocean conservation.

Basel, Switzerland, June 7, 2024: MDPI, a leading open access (OA) publisher, is proud to announce its active support for World Oceans Day 2024, celebrated under UNESCO’s Ocean Decade framework. MDPI’s CEO, Stefan Tochev hopes that “the latest ocean research can be made freely accessible to help empower scientists and communities at large to save our oceans,” under UNESCO’s Ocean Decade until 2030.

Open Access: A Catalyst for Ocean Action

MDPI’s presence at the UNESCO Ocean Decade Conference 2024 highlights our unwavering commitment to using OA to advance ocean science, support research communities, and promote sustainable ocean management.

"Our involvement in the UNESCO Ocean Decade Conference underscores MDPI's commitment to the underfunded Ocean SDG. By promoting OA to scientific articles and books on SDGs, we aim to inspire critical actions," said Tochev. "Our initiatives, like the World Sustainability Award and Emerging Sustainability Award, further demonstrate our dedication to advancing sustainability.”

Showcasing MDPI’s Contributions to Ocean Research

Over the past three years, MDPI has published 30,000 papers focused on ocean research and related topics. Key MDPI journals contributing to this body of work include:

• Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (4.9k papers)
• Remote Sensing (2.6k papers)
• Sustainability (2k papers)
• International Journal of Molecular Sciences (IJMS) (1.7k papers)
• Marine Drugs (1.5k papers)
• Water (1.5k papers)

These publications highlight MDPI’s contributions to ocean science, reinforcing our role in the broader sustainability agenda by promoting blue innovation and economy.

Additionally, MDPI has launched Oceans, an international, peer-reviewed forum specifically aimed at publishing studies related to all branches of oceanography with an emphasis on the functioning of the ocean and the sustainable use of its resources and ecosystem services.

Affirming MDPI’s Commitment to Ocean Science

MDPI’s commitment to OA is pivotal in addressing critical global challenges, from climate change to ocean sustainability. Our efforts resonate with Outcome 4 of the UNESCO Ocean Decade action roadmap: an accessible ocean with open and equitable access to data, information, technology, and innovation. By aligning with UNESCO’s goals, MDPI continues to contribute to shaping a sustainable future for our oceans, reinforcing our position as a forward-thinking publisher dedicated to environmental stewardship and scientific excellence.

For more information, contact Rui Duarte at [email protected] or +41764313242.

About MDPI

95% of authors rate MDPI’s publication process as excellent or good, setting a new benchmark in scientific publishing – reveals 2023 Annual Report. 

Basel, Switzerland, June 4, 2024: MDPI, the leading open access (OA) publisher, proudly announces the release of its 2023 Annual Report, detailing remarkable achievements and reaffirming its leadership in advancing OA publishing. In 2023, MDPI received 655,065 submissions, of which 285,244 articles were published. The company now commands a 17% market share in gold open access articles, with a median publication time of six weeks.

Stefan Tochev, MDPI's CEO, stated, "As a pioneer in open access publishing, MDPI has long been a game-changer in the scholarly community, serving millions of authors around the world to ensure the latest research is freely available. Reflecting on our incredible journey at MDPI, 2023 has been marked by growth in paper submissions, ambitious projects and initiatives aimed at improving our internal processes and delivering top-notch services to our scientists."

MDPI's 2023 Annual Report highlights several key achievements:

• 17% market share in gold open access articles across all disciplines.
• Record satisfaction rates: 95% of authors, 82% of reviewers, and 85% of guest editors.
• Enhanced editorial standards and feedback processes.
• Increased reach and impact with 54 new MDPI journal inclusions in Scopus, 29 in Web of Science, and 77 in DOAJ.

MDPI’s unwavering commitment to advancing OA has transformed the landscape of scholarly publishing, making high-quality research freely accessible to the global scientific community. The continuous improvement in our editorial standards and feedback processes underscores MDPI’s dedication to ensuring academic integrity and excellence.

Global Reach and Collaboration

MDPI’s global footprint continues to expand, with authors from diverse regions: 37% from Asia/Pacific, 36% from Europe, 15% from the Americas, and 12% from other parts of the world. The company’s fully OA platform attracted nearly 14 million monthly visitors in 2023, reflecting its widespread influence in the scientific community.

Commitment to Partnerships

With over 800 institutional partners, MDPI continues to demonstrate its dedication to providing reliable and collaborative publishing services. The introduction of a transparent flat-fee model highlights MDPI's ongoing efforts to enhance affordability and support to the academic community. For more details read our 2023 Annual Report.

For more information, contact Rui Duarte at [email protected] or +41764313242.

About MDPI

We are pleased to announce the winners of the Animals 2023 Most Popular Cover Selection. The winners will receive CHF 200 and a certification. The winners are detailed below, in no particular order.

Congratulations to the winners for their excellent research.