1. “Internet of Things: A Comprehensive Overview on Protocols, Architectures, Technologies, Simulation Tools, and Future Directions”
   by Mohammad Mansour, Amal Gamal, Ahmed I. Ahmed, Lobna A. Said, Abdelmoniem Elbaz, Norbert Herencsar and Ahmed Soltan
   Energies 2023, 16(8), 3465; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16083465
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/8/3465
2. “The Central American Power System: Achievements, Challenges, and Opportunities for a Green Transition”
   by Gustavo Adolfo Gómez-Ramírez, Carlos Meza, Gonzalo Mora-Jiménez, José Rodrigo Rojas Morales and Luis García-Santander
   Energies 2023, 16(11), 4328; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16114328
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/11/4328
3. “A Review of Physics-Informed Machine Learning in Fluid Mechanics”
   by Pushan Sharma, Wai Tong Chung, Bassem Akoush and Matthias Ihme
   Energies 2023, 16(5), 2343; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16052343
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/5/2343
4. “Future of Electric and Hydrogen Cars and Trucks: An Overview”
   by Aiman Albatayneh, Adel Juaidi, Mustafa Jaradat and Francisco Manzano-Agugliaro
   Energies 2023, 16(7), 3230; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16073230
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/7/3230
5. “Anomaly Detection in Liquid Sodium Cold Trap Operation with Multisensory Data Fusion Using Long Short-Term Memory Autoencoder”
   by Alexandra Akins, Derek Kultgen and Alexander Heifetz
   Energies 2023, 16(13), 4965; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16134965
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/13/4965
6. “A Review of Pumped Hydro Storage Systems”
   by Papadakis C. Nikolaos, Fafalakis Marios and Katsaprakakis Dimitris
   Energies 2023, 16(11), 4516; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16114516
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/11/4516
7. “Challenges and Barriers of Wireless Charging Technologies for Electric Vehicles”
   by Geetha Palani, Usha Sengamalai, Pradeep Vishnuram and Benedetto Nastasi
   Energies 2023, 16(5), 2138; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16052138
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/5/2138
8. “Using Algae for Biofuel Production: A Review”
   by Agata Jabłońska-Trypuć, Elżbieta Wołejko, Mahmudova Dildora Ernazarovna, Aleksandra Głowacka, Gabriela Sokołowska and Urszula Wydro
   Energies 2023, 16(4), 1758; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16041758
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/1758
9. “The Role of Distributed Energy Resources and Associated Business Models in the Decentralised Energy Transition: A Review”
   by Karlson Hargroves, Benjamin James, Joshua Lane and Peter Newman
   Energies 2023, 16(10), 4231; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16104231
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/10/4231
10. “Enhancing Smart Home Design with AI Models: A Case Study of Living Spaces Implementation Review”
    by Amjad Almusaed, Ibrahim Yitmen and Asaad Almssad
    Energies 2023, 16(6), 2636; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16062636
    Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/6/2636

MDPI will attend the Second World Geography Conference, which will take place from 22 to 24 of November 2024 at the Shanghai International Procurement Exhibition Center, Shanghai, China.

To promote the study of geography in China, specifically that of major global issues and different countries’ regional geography, the Chinese Geographical Society, the East China Normal University, the China National Innovation and Development Strategy Research Association, and the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences successfully held the First World Geography Congress in Shanghai in November 2022. The congress, with the theme of “Geography and Building a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind” conducted in-depth exchanges and reached a broad consensus, releasing the “Declaration of the World Geography Congress” which called for holding said congress every two years. After careful consideration, the Second World Geography Congress is scheduled to be held in Shanghai from 22 to 24 of November 2024.

We welcome you to visit MDPI’s booth, where you will be able to have face-to-face exchanges with our representatives, learn more about our open access publishing services, and acquire gifts.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Remote Sensing;
• Climate;
• Atmosphere;
• Geographies;
• Geosciences;
• Oceans;
• Energies;
• Sustainability;
• Resources;
• Clean Technologies;
• Land;
• Environments.

If you plan to attend this conference, we invite you to visit our booth and converse with our delegates at the conference venue. We are excited to meet you in person and will address any questions that you may have. For further details about this conference, please visit the following website: http://www.wgeoc.com/.

1. “Quantifying Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Human Deaths to Guide Energy Policy”
   by Joshua M. Pearce and Richard Parncutt
   Energies 2023, 16(16), 6074; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16166074
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/16/6074
2. “Underground Gravity Energy Storage: A Solution for Long-Term Energy Storage”
   by Julian David Hunt, Behnam Zakeri, Jakub Jurasz, Wenxuan Tong, Paweł B. Dąbek, Roberto Brandão, Epari Ritesh Patro, Bojan Đurin, Walter Leal Filho, Yoshihide Wada et al.
   Energies 2023, 16(2), 825; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16020825
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/2/825
3. “Potential Use of Industrial Biomass Waste as a Sustainable Energy Source in the Future”
   by Tomasz Kalak
   Energies 2023, 16(4), 1783; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16041783
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/1783
4. “Renewable Energy and Energy Storage Systems”
   by Enas Taha Sayed, Abdul Ghani Olabi, Abdul Hai Alami, Ali Radwan, Ayman Mdallal, Ahmed Rezk and Mohammad Ali Abdelkareem
   Energies 2023, 16(3), 1415; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16031415
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/3/1415
5. “A Review on the Cost Analysis of Hydrogen Gas Storage Tanks for Fuel Cell Vehicles”
   by Hyun Kyu Shin and Sung Kyu Ha
   Energies 2023, 16(13), 5233; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16135233
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/13/5233
6. “A Review of Hydroponics and Conventional Agriculture Based on Energy and Water Consumption, Environmental Impact, and Land Use”
   by Dimitra I. Pomoni, Maria K. Koukou, Michail Gr. Vrachopoulos and Labros Vasiliadis
   Energies 2023, 16(4), 1690; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16041690
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/1690
7. “A Brief Review of Hydrogen Production Methods and Their Challenges”
   by Santanu Kumar Dash, Suprava Chakraborty and Devaraj Elangovan
   Energies 2023, 16(3), 1141; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16031141
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/3/1141
8. “Review of Thermal Management Technology for Electric Vehicles”
   by Dan Dan, Yihang Zhao, Mingshan Wei and Xuehui Wang
   Energies 2023, 16(12), 4693; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16124693
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/12/4693
9. “Rainwater Energy Harvesting Using Micro-Turbines in Downpipes”
   by Josie Carter, Amin Rahmani, Mahdieh Dibaj and Mohammad Akrami
   Energies 2023, 16(4), 1660; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16041660
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/1660
10. “Current Trends in Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure; Opportunities and Challenges in Wireless Charging Integration”
    by Konstantina Dimitriadou, Nick Rigogiannis, Symeon Fountoukidis, Faidra Kotarela, Anastasios Kyritsis and Nick Papanikolaou
    Energies 2023, 16(4), 2057; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16042057
    Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/2057

MDPI will be attending the 4th Central European Technology Forum, which will be held from 18 to 19 November 2024 in Krakow, Poland.

This year’s edition of the Forum will be organized by IZTECH, AGH University of Krakow, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, City of Krakow, and the Polish Federation of Engineering Associations.

The Forum will be an ideal opportunity for stakeholders representing 16 countries in Central Europe to discuss and share novel findings and build partnerships that will shape the European technology and industry of tomorrow. The Forum is also expected to put forward some new ideas and proposals aimed at implementing the European technological and scientific agenda for 2025–2030.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the symposium:

• World;
• Energies;
• Sustainability;
• Materials;
• AI;
• Applied Sciences;
• BDCC;
• Aerospace;
• Technologies;
• Machines;
• Foods;
• JETA.

If you are planning to attend the above-mentioned conference, we encourage you to visit our booth and speak with our representatives. We are eager to meet you in person and assist you with any queries that you may have.

For more information about the conference, please visit the official website: https://cetef.eu/en/main/

1. “Review of Thermal Management Technology for Electric Vehicles”
by Dan Dan, Yihang Zhao, Mingshan Wei and Xuehui Wang
Energies 2023, 16(12), 4693; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16124693
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/12/4693

2. “Theoretical and Experimental Studies of Combined Heat and Power Systems with SOFCs”
by Iliya Krastev Iliev, Antonina Andreevna Filimonova, Andrey Alexandrovich Chichirov, Natalia Dmitrievna Chichirova, Alexander Vadimovich Pechenkin and Artem Sergeevich Vinogradov
Energies 2023, 16(4), 1898; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16041898
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/1898

3. “Review on the Life Cycle Assessment of Thermal Energy Storage Used in Building Applications”
by Isye Hayatina, Amar Auckaili and Mohammed Farid
Energies 2023, 16(3), 1170; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16031170
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/3/1170

4. “Waste Energy Recovery and Valorization in Internal Combustion Engines for Transportation”
by Davide Di Battista and Roberto Cipollone
Energies 2023, 16(8), 3503; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16083503
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/8/3503

5. “Experimental Investigation of High-Pressure Liquid Ammonia Injection under Non-Flash Boiling and Flash Boiling Conditions”
by Yuwen Fang, Xiao Ma, Yixiao Zhang, Yanfei Li, Kaiqi Zhang, Changzhao Jiang, Zhi Wang and Shijin Shuai
Energies 2023, 16(6), 2843; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16062843
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/6/2843 

6. “Combined “Renewable Energy–Thermal Energy Storage (RE–TES)” Systems: A Review”
by Ahmed Elkhatat and Shaheen A. Al-Muhtaseb
Energies 2023, 16(11), 4471; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16114471
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/11/4471

7. “A Review on Heat Transfer Enhancement of Phase Change Materials Using Fin Tubes”
by Fei Ma, Tianji Zhu, Yalin Zhang, Xinli Lu, Wei Zhang and Feng Ma
Energies 2023, 16(1), 545; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16010545
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/1/545

8. “Overview of Energy Harvesting Technologies Used in Road Vehicles”
by Jacek Caban, Jan Vrabel, Dorota Górnicka, Radosław Nowak, Maciej Jankiewicz, Jonas Matijošius and Marek Palka
Energies 2023, 16(9), 3787; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16093787
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/9/3787

9. “Improved Electrical and Thermal Conductivities of Graphene–Carbon Nanotube Composite Film as an Advanced Thermal Interface Material”
by Youcheng Jiang, Shangzhi Song, Mengjuan Mi, Lixuan Yu, Lisha Xu, Puqing Jiang and Yilin Wang
Energies 2023, 16(3), 1378; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16031378
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/3/1378

10. “Comparative Analysis of Isochoric and Isobaric Adiabatic Compressed Air Energy Storage”
by Daniel Pottie, Bruno Cardenas, Seamus Garvey, James Rouse, Edward Hough, Audrius Bagdanavicius and Edward Barbour
Energies 2023, 16(6), 2646; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16062646
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/6/2646

1. “Recent Advancements in Ventilation Systems Used to Decrease Energy Consumption in Buildings—Literature Review”
by Łukasz Amanowicz, Katarzyna Ratajczak and Edyta Dudkiewicz
Energies 2023, 16(4), 1853; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16041853
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/1853

2. “A Review on Adaptive Thermal Comfort of Office Building for Energy-Saving Building Design”
by Prativa Lamsal, Sushil Bahadur Bajracharya and Hom Bahadur Rijal
Energies 2023, 16(3), 1524; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16031524
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/3/1524

3. “Roadmap to Achieving Sustainable Development via Green Hydrogen”
by Farah Mneimneh, Hasan Ghazzawi, Mohammad Abu Hejjeh, Matteo Manganelli and Seeram Ramakrishna 
Energies 2023, 16(3), 1368; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16031368
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/3/1368

4. “Greywater as a Future Sustainable Energy and Water Source: Bibliometric Mapping of Current Knowledge and Strategies”
by Sabina Kordana-Obuch, Mariusz Starzec, Michał Wojtoń and Daniel Słyś
Energies 2023, 16(2), 934; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16020934
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/2/934 

5. “A Comparison of Thermal Insulation with Interstitial Condensation in Different Climate Contexts in Existing Buildings in Europe”
by Lamberto Tronchin, Kristian Fabbri and Maria Cristina Tommasino
Energies 2023, 16(4), 1979; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16041979
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/1979

6. “In Situ Thermal Transmittance Assessment of the Building Envelope: Practical Advice and Outlooks for Standard and Innovative Procedures”
by Iole Nardi and Elena Lucchi
Energies 2023, 16(8), 3319; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16083319
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/8/3319

7. “Investigation on Summer Thermal Comfort and Passive Thermal Improvements in Naturally Ventilated Nepalese School Buildings”
by Mishan Shrestha and Hom Bahadur Rijal
Energies 2023, 16(3), 1251; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16031251
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/3/1251

8. “Exergy and Exergy-Economic Approach to Evaluate Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems in Buildings”
by Sonja Kallio and Monica Siroux
Energies 2023, 16(3), 1029; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16031029
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/3/1029

9. “A New Type in TRNSYS 18 for Simulation of Borehole Heat Exchangers Affected by Different Groundwater Flow Velocities”
by Matteo Antelmi, Francesco Turrin, Andrea Zille and Roberto Fedrizzi
Energies 2023, 16(3), 1288; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16031288
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/3/1288

10. “Data-Driven Tools for Building Energy Consumption Prediction: A Review”
by Razak Olu-Ajayi, Hafiz Alaka, Hakeem Owolabi, Lukman Akanbi and Sikiru Ganiyu
Energies 2023, 16(6), 2574; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16062574
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/6/2574

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.

MDPI would like to invite all experts recognized in their fields to attend the World Habitat Day 2024 Webinar, which will be held on 7 October 2024.

In order to commemorate World Habitat Day 2024, MDPI is launching a special webinar to encourage researchers to come together, highlight how the exchange of findings facilitates efforts toward sustainable urbanization, housing, and environmental issues, and take action on these issues.

Urban research plays a crucial role in improving the quality of life in cities and communities, addressing global challenges related to housing, reducing inequalities, and developing interventions that lead to inclusive, safe, and resilient living environments.

We look forward to seeing you at the World Habitat Day 2024 Webinar.

Title: World Habitat Day 2024 Webinar
Date: 7 October 2024
Time: 15:30 (CEST)
More Information: https://sciforum.net/event/MWHD2W

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

Unable to attend? Register anyway, and we will let you know when the recording of this event becomes available to watch.

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Program

Relevant Special Issues:

Conservation
“Plant Species Diversity and Conservation”
Guest Editors: Claudia D. Nicolae, Maria Mihaela Antofie and Oliviu Grigore Pop
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 February 2025

“Emerging Trends in Conservation Funding and Financing of Protected Areas”
Guest Editors: Thomas E. Jones, Minh Hoang Nguyen and Kiyotatsu Yamamoto
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025

Architecture
“Sustainable Built Environments and Human Wellbeing”
Guest Editor: Hing-Wah Chau
Deadline: 31 Dec 2024

Energies
“New Advances in Indoor Acoustics and Thermal Comfort for Sustainable Buildings”
Guest Editors: Davide Borelli and Umberto Berardi
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2025

“Smart Energy Systems: Learning Methods for Control and Optimization”
Guest Editors: Ramiro Barbosa and Pedro Faria
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 13 November 2024

“Energy and Buildings: Thermal Storage, Emissions, Transports, Control and Their Effects”
Guest Editors: Mark Bomberg, Paulo Santos and Anna Romańska-Zapała
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 November 2024

Sustainability
“Emerging Topics in the Sustainable Built Environment: Climate Change Adaptation, Energy Poverty and Well-Being”
Guest Editors: Luka Pajek and Ilaria Pigliautile
Deadline: 31 December 2024

“Well-Being and Urban Green Spaces: Advantages for Sustainable Cities”
Guest Editors: Rui Leandro Maia and Nelson Barros
Deadline: 13 January 2025

“Renovation of Buildings and Revitalization of Urban and Rural Areas towards Sustainability”
Guest Editors: Beata Nowogońska and Artur Juszczyk
Deadline: 1 December 2024 

Buildings
“Healthy, Low-Carbon and Resilient Built Environments”
Guest Editors: Yingdong He and Ninaping Li
Deadline: 31 January 2025

“Towards Zero-Emission, Hazard-Resilient Buildings and Infrastructure: Advanced Material, Construction, and Energy Systems”
Guest Editor: Chaofeng Wang
Deadline: 28 February 2025

“Natural-Based Solution for Sustainable Buildings”
Guest Editors: Roberto Bruno, Francesco Barreca, Natale Arcuri and Giuseppe Davide Cardinali
Deadline: 30 April 2025

MDPI warmly invites you to participate in our upcoming forum The Science Behind the Prize: 2024 Nobel Physics Roundtable, a celebration of the groundbreaking research shaping the future of physics.

Title: The Science Behind the Prize: 2024 Nobel Physics Roundtable
Date: 8 October 2024
Time: 11:00 a.m.–12:10 p.m. (CEST)
More information available here: https://sciforum.net/event/NPR2024

Coinciding with the announcement of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics, this forum underscores the importance of recognizing outstanding achievements that push the boundaries of human knowledge and understanding. It is a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas on the advancements driving scientific progress and to inspire the next generation of gifted physicists.

General topics of discussion for this event will include the following:

• Breakthrough research shaping the future of physics;
• Reflecting on past Nobel-Prize-winning work and its legacy;
• The key trends driving innovation in physics today;
• Exploring the societal and scientific contributions of physics research.

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.

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In the vibrant landscape of global materials science research, our company stands proud to announce our participation in the esteemed 2024 MRS Fall Meeting & Exhibit. This pinnacle international gathering, held annually, returns to the culturally vibrant city of Boston, Massachusetts, from 1 to 6 December 2024, at the iconic Hynes Convention Center and its adjacent Sheraton Boston Hotel. 

Marking the fifth collaboration between MDPI and the MRS Society, we bring forth a formidable team led by Dr. Andy Tran and Ms. Rebekah Paget. Together, they will be at Booth #200, showcasing the pinnacle of the latest publications in the field and the insights of open access publishing.

Beyond the exhibition, we are eager to engage in collaborative dialogues with fellow researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers. Through panel discussions, workshops, and networking sessions, we aim to foster cross-disciplinary partnerships that can accelerate the pace of scientific discovery and technological innovation.

As we prepare to embark on this exciting journey, we are humbled by the opportunity to contribute to the global discourse on materials science and its impact on society. We believe that by sharing our knowledge, expertise, and passion, we can inspire others to join us in shaping a brighter, more sustainable future.

Join us in Boston as we embark on this journey of discovery and innovation together.

An author training workshop was recently held at the University of Southampton Malaysia, and it was a resounding success! We were thrilled to welcome a diverse group of participants, from seasoned academics to aspiring authors, who came together to learn more about the intricacies and processes of manuscript publication and how to chart a smooth publishing journey.

The training was chaired by Associate Professor Dr. Kok Hoe Wong, a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Southampton Malaysia. He kicked off the session by welcoming the participants and providing an overview of the day’s agenda and program.

Following Dr. Wong's introduction, Dr. Colin Wee, Publishing Manager at MDPI, took the stage to share insights into MDPI's work and its global reach. Dr. Wee began by explaining the concepts of open science and open access, emphasizing their importance in fostering collaboration, transparency, and accessibility in research.

He also highlighted MDPI's commitment to publishing high-quality research and contributing to the advancement of knowledge in various fields. Additionally, Dr. Wee discussed several MDPI journals that Dr. Wong and Dr. Jo-han Ng—other esteemed faculty members of the school—have contributed to, showcasing the diverse range of research areas covered by the publisher.

The second half of the training featured a presentation by Ms. Maja Dragojevic, a Section Managing Editor from MDPI's Belgrade office in Serbia. Ms. Dragojevic tackled a crucial topic for authors: common reasons for manuscript rejection during the pre-check process.

She shed light on the essential elements editors look for in submissions, emphasizing factors like clarity, originality, and strict adherence to journals’ guidelines. Ms. Dragojevic then delved into specific pitfalls that can lead to rejections, particularly during the first review. She highlighted common rejection reasons, ranging from minor presentation issues and improper referencing to more serious concerns like factual inaccuracies, scientific flaws, and plagiarism.

During the Q&A session for this topic, a participant raised the issue of formatting inconsistencies across different publishers. We assured participants that while formatting guidelines can vary, strict adherence to these guidelines is essential for a smooth review process. While rare, formatting errors can lead to rejection. MDPI's editorial team is committed to assisting authors with formatting during the initial pre-check stages, ensuring a seamless submission experience.

Continuing from that, Ms. Dragojevic went on to discuss one of the most crucial aspects of open access publishing: the peer review process. She began by outlining MDPI's editorial process, from submission to publication. She emphasized the importance of understanding the different stages and key decisions made by reviewers during the review process. Next, she covered essential topics such as understanding peer reviewer recommendations, effectively responding to major revisions, and revising manuscripts for publication.

Following Ms. Dragojevic's presentation, a lively Q&A session ensued. One participant inquired about the process of establishing a new journal. Ms. Dragojevic explained that MDPI carefully evaluates potential Editors-in-Chief, considering their qualifications and experience. Additionally, thorough research is conducted to assess the feasibility and potential benefits of launching a new journal.

Another question focused on the workload of Editors-in-Chief. Ms. Dragojevic emphasized that MDPI provides extensive support to its Editors-in-Chief, easing the burden of administrative tasks. Ultimately, Editors-in-Chief play a pivotal role in making key decisions for the journals they manage.

To conclude the training, Dr. Wong delivered a heartfelt closing speech, thanking participants for their attendance and active engagement. As a token of appreciation, MDPI exchanged gifts with the University of Southampton Malaysia.

The event concluded with a group photo and a casual tea session hosted by the university, providing participants with an opportunity to network and further discuss the topics covered during the training.

MDPI extends its sincere gratitude to the University of Southampton Malaysia for inviting us to conduct this author training. We were honoured to share our expertise and support the academic community.

We look forward to future opportunities for collaboration, beyond author training.

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1. “A Review of SOH Prediction of Li-Ion Batteries Based on Data-Driven Algorithms”
by Ming Zhang, Dongfang Yang, Jiaxuan Du, Hanlei Sun, Liwei Li, Licheng Wang and Kai Wang
Energies 2023, 16(7), 3167; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16073167
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/7/3167

2. “Three-Leg Quasi-Z-Source Inverter with Input Ripple Suppression for Renewable Energy Application”
by Chuanyu Zhang, Chuanxu Cao, Ruiqi Chen and Jiahui Jiang
Energies 2023, 16(11), 4393; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16114393
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/11/4393   

3. “Optimization of Energy Consumption of Industrial Robots Using Classical PID and MPC Controllers”
by Rabab Benotsmane and György Kovács
Energies 2023, 16(8), 3499; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16083499
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/8/3499

4. “A Short-Term Forecasting of Wind Power Outputs Based on Gradient Boosting Regression Tree Algorithms”
by Soyoung Park, Solyoung Jung, Jaegul Lee and Jin Hur
Energies 2023, 16(3), 1132; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16031132
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/3/1132

5. “A Review of Magnetic Gear Technologies Used in Mechanical Power Transmission”
by Gerardo Ruiz-Ponce, Marco A. Arjona, Concepcion Hernandez and Rafael Escarela-Perez
Energies 2023, 16(4), 1721; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16041721
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/1721

6. “Peak Electrical Energy Consumption Prediction by ARIMA, LSTM, GRU, ARIMA-LSTM and ARIMA-GRU Approaches”
by Agbessi Akuété Pierre, Salami Adekunlé Akim, Agbosse Kodjovi Semenyo and Birregah Babiga
Energies 2023, 16(12), 4739; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16124739
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/12/4739

7. “Optimal Power Flow Solution for Bipolar DC Networks Using a Recursive Quadratic Approximation”
by Oscar Danilo Montoya, Walter Gil-González and Jesus C. Hernández
Energies 2023, 16(2), 589; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16020589
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/2/589

8. “Analysis of the Influence of the Skin Effect on the Efficiency and Power of the Receiver in the Periodic WPT System”
by Jacek Maciej Stankiewicz
Energies 2023, 16(4), 2009; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16042009
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/2009

9. “Forecasting Energy Consumption of a Public Building Using Transformer and Support Vector Regression”
by Junhui Huang and Sakdirat Kaewunruen
Energies 2023, 16(2), 966; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16020966
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/2/966

10. “Analysis and Evaluation of Photovoltaic Cell Defects and Their Impact on Electricity Generation”
by Marek Pavlík, L’ubomír Beňa, Dušan Medved’, Zsolt Čonka and Michal Kolcun
Energies 2023, 16(6), 2576; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16062576
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/6/2576

1. “Greenfield Investment as a Catalyst of Green Economic Growth”
by Aleksy Kwilinski, Oleksii Lyulyov and Tetyana Pimonenko
Energies 2023, 16(5), 2372; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16052372
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/5/2372

2. “Convergence of Energy Policies between the EU and Ukraine under the Green Deal Policy”
by Yevheniia Ziabina, Aleksy Kwilinski, Oleksii Lyulyov, Tetyana Pimonenko and Yana Us
Energies 2023, 16(2), 998; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16020998
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/2/998

3. “How Does the Digital Economy Affect Carbon Emission Efficiency? Evidence from Energy Consumption and Industrial Value Chain”
by Kangni Lyu, Shuwang Yang, Kun Zheng and Yao Zhang
Energies 2023, 16(2), 761; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16020761
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/2/761

4. “Corporate Social Responsibility and Renewable Energy Development for the Green Brand within SDGs: A Meta-Analytic Review”
by Yana Us, Tetyana Pimonenko and Oleksii Lyulyov
Energies 2023, 16(5), 2335; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16052335
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/5/2335

5. “The Role of Energy Transition and International Tourism in Mitigating Environmental Degradation: Evidence from SEE Countries”
by Elma Satrovic and Festus Fatai Adedoyin
Energies 2023, 16(2), 1002; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16021002
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/2/1002

6. “Underground Gravity Energy Storage: A Solution for Long-Term Energy Storage”
by Julian David Hunt, Behnam Zakeri, Jakub Jurasz, Wenxuan Tong, Paweł B. Dąbek, Roberto Brandão, Epari Ritesh Patro, Bojan Đurin, Walter Leal Filho, Yoshihide Wada et al.
Energies 2023, 16(2), 825; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16020825
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/2/825

7. “Assessing Fossil Fuels and Renewables’ Impact on Energy Poverty Conditions in Europe”
by George Halkos and Eleni-Christina Gkampoura
Energies 2023, 16(1), 560; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16010560
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/1/560

8. “Process of Transformation to Net Zero Steelmaking: Decarbonisation Scenarios Based on the Analysis of the Polish Steel Industry”
by Bożena Gajdzik, Radosław Wolniak and Wies Grebski
Energies 2023, 16(8), 3384; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16083384
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/8/3384

9. “Green and Renewable Energy Innovations: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Analysis”
by Grzegorz Mentel, Anna Lewandowska, Justyna Berniak-Woźny and Waldemar Tarczyński
Energies 2023, 16(3), 1428; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16031428
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/3/1428

10. “Energy Transition and the Economy: A Review Article”
by Talat S. Genc and Stephen Kosempel
Energies 2023, 16(7), 2965; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16072965
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/7/2965

1. “A Review on Interoperability of Wireless Charging Systems for Electric Vehicles”
by Kai Song, Yu Lan, Xian Zhang, Jinhai Jiang, Chuanyu Sun, Guang Yang, Fengshuo Yang and Hao Lan
Energies 2023, 16(4), 1653; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16041653
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/1653

2. “Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure along Highways in the EU”
by Emilia M. Szumska
Energies 2023, 16(2), 895; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16020895
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/2/895

3. “Electric Vehicle User Behavior: An Analysis of Charging Station Utilization in Canada”
by Tim Jonas, Noah Daniels and Gretchen Macht
Energies 2023, 16(4), 1592; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16041592
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/1592

4. “An Energy-Efficient Data Aggregation Clustering Algorithm for Wireless Sensor Networks Using Hybrid PSO”
by Sharmin Sharmin, Ismail Ahmedy and Rafidah Md Noor
Energies 2023, 16(5), 2487; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16052487
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/5/2487

5. “In-Wheel Motor Drive Systems for Electric Vehicles: State of the Art, Challenges, and Future Trends”
by Elena Khan, Kadir Ozaltin, Damiano Spagnuolo, Andres Bernal-Ballen, Maxim V. Piskunov and Antonio Di Martino
Energies 2023, 16(7), 3121; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16073121
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/7/3121

6. “Lithium-Ion Battery Health State Prediction Based on VMD and DBO-SVR”
by Chunling Wu, Juncheng Fu, Xinrong Huang, Xianfeng Xu and Jinhao Meng
Energies 2023, 16(10), 3993; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16103993
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/10/3993

7. “Control of Hybrid Electric Vehicle Powertrain Using Offline-Online Hybrid Reinforcement Learning”
by Zhengyu Yao, Hwan-Sik Yoon and Yang-Ki Hong
Energies 2023, 16(2), 652; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16020652
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/2/652

8. “Power Electronics Converters for Electric Vehicle Auxiliaries: State of the Art and Future Trends”
by Ramy Kotb, Sajib Chakraborty, Dai-Duong Tran, Ekaterina Abramushkina, Mohamed El Baghdadi and Omar Hegazy
Energies 2023, 16(4), 1753; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16041753
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/1753

9. “Comparative Review of Motor Technologies for Electric Vehicles Powered by a Hybrid Energy Storage System Based on Multi-Criteria Analysis”
by Dimitrios Rimpas, Stavrοs D. Kaminaris, Dimitrios D. Piromalis, George Vokas, Konstantinos G. Arvanitis and Christos-Spyridon Karavas
Energies 2023, 16(6), 2555; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16062555
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/6/2555

10. “CO₂ Emissions—Evidence from Internal Combustion and Electric Engine Vehicles from Car-Sharing Systems”
by Andrzej Kubik, Katarzyna Turoń, Piotr Folęga and Feng Chen
Energies 2023, 16(5), 2185; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16052185
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/5/2185

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1. “Macroalgae and Microalgae Biomass as Feedstock for Products Applied to Bioenergy and Food Industry: A Brief Review”
by Michelle Dias Hornes da Rosa, Cristina Jansen Alves, Felipe Nardo dos Santos, Alexander Ossanes de Souza, Elessandra da Rosa Zavareze, Ernani Pinto, Miguel Daniel Noseda, Daniela Ramos and Cláudio Martin Pereira de Pereira
Energies 2023, 16(4), 1820; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16041820
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/1820

2. “Recent Advances in Lignin-Based Biofuel Production”
by Engin Kocaturk, Tufan Salan, Orhan Ozcelik, Mehmet Hakkı Alma and Zeki Candan
Energies 2023, 16(8), 3382; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16083382
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/8/3382

3. “An Extensive Review and Comparison of Modern Biomass Reactors Torrefaction vs. Biomass Pyrolizers—Part 2”
by Radoslaw Slezak, Hilal Unyay, Szymon Szufa and Stanislaw Ledakowicz 
Energies 2023, 16(5), 2212; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16052212
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/5/2212

4. “Microbial Fuel Cell Performance Boost through the Use of Graphene and Its Modifications—Review”
by Adam Starowicz, Marcin Zieliński, Paulina Rusanowska and Marcin Dębowski 
Energies 2023, 16(2), 576; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16020576
Available online: hhttps://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/2/576

5. “Biodiesel from Rapeseed and Sunflower Oil: Effect of the Transesterification Conditions and Oxidation Stability”
by Elena Khan, Kadir Ozaltin, Damiano Spagnuolo, Andres Bernal-Ballen, Maxim V. Piskunov and Antonio Di Martino
Energies 2023, 16(2), 657; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16020657
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/2/657

6. “TGA-FTIR Analysis of Biomass Samples Based on the Thermal Decomposition Behavior of Hemicellulose, Cellulose, and Lignin”
by Esin Apaydın Varol and Ülker Mutlu
Energies 2023, 16(9), 3674; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16093674
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/9/3674

7. “An Assessment of the Conversion of Biomass and Industrial Waste Products to Activated Carbon”
by Eric N. Coker, Xavier Lujan-Flores, Burl Donaldson, Nadir Yilmaz and Alpaslan Atmanli
Energies 2023, 16(4), 1606; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16041606
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/1606

8. Optimisation of Ultrasound Pretreatment of Microalgal Biomass for Effective Biogas Production through Anaerobic Digestion Process”
by Roshni Paul, Alla Silkina, Lynsey Melville, Sri Suhartini and Michael Sulu
Energies 2023, 16(1), 553; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16010553
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/1/553

9. “Biogas Production Depending on the Substrate Used: A Review and Evaluation Study—European Examples”
by Katarzyna Ignatowicz, Gabriel Filipczak, Barbara Dybek and Grzegorz Wałowski
Energies 2023, 16(2), 798; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16020798
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/2/798

10. “Economic and Environmental Benefits of Energy Recovery from Municipal Solid Waste in Phnom Penh Municipality, Cambodia”
by Dek Vimean Pheakdey, Nguyen Van Quan and Tran Dang Xuan
Energies 2023, 16(7), 3234; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16073234
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/7/3234

1. “The Role of Environmental Regulations, Renewable Energy, and Energy Efficiency in Finding the Path to Green Economic Growth”
by Henryk Dzwigol, Aleksy Kwilinski, Oleksii Lyulyov and Tetyana Pimonenko
Energies 2023, 16(7), 3090; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16073090
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/7/3090

2. “Application of Capacitive Deionization in Water Treatment and Energy Recovery: A Review”
by Shenxu Bao, Chunfu Xin, Yimin Zhang, Bo Chen, Wei Ding and Yongpeng Luo
Energies 2023, 16(3), 1136; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16031136
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/3/1136

3. “A Systematic Review of Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage: Status, Progress and Challenges”
by Enbin Liu, Xudong Lu and Daocheng Wang
Energies 2023, 16(6), 2865; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16062865
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/6/2865

4. “The Driving Factors of Italy’s CO₂ Emissions Based on the STIRPAT Model: ARDL, FMOLS, DOLS, and CCR Approaches”
by Dulal Chandra Pattak, Farian Tahrim, Mahdi Salehi, Liton Chandra Voumik, Salma Akter, Mohammad Ridwan, Beata Sadowska and Grzegorz Zimon
Energies 2023, 16(15), 5845; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16155845
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/15/5845

5. “Water Energy Nexus and Energy Transition—A Review”
by Elena Helerea, Marius D. Calin and Cristian Musuroi
Energies 2023, 16(4), 1879; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16041879
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/1879

6. “The Nexus between Agriculture, Water, Energy and Environmental Degradation in Central Asia—Empirical Evidence Using Panel Data Models”
by Olimjon Saidmamatov, Nicolas Tetreault, Dilmurad Bekjanov, Elbek Khodjaniyazov, Ergash Ibadullaev, Yuldoshboy Sobirov and Lugas Raka Adrianto
Energies 2023, 16(7), 3206; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16073206
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/7/3206

7. “Cellulases: From Lignocellulosic Biomass to Improved Production”
by Nevena Ilić, Marija Milić, Sunčica Beluhan and Suzana Dimitrijević-Branković
Energies 2023, 16(8), 3598; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16083598
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/8/3598

8. “Electricity Production and Sustainable Development: The Role of Renewable Energy Sources and Specific Socioeconomic Factors”
by George E. Halkos and Apostolos S. Tsirivis
Energies 2023, 16(2), 721; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16020721
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/2/721

9. “Barriers and Prospects for the Development of Renewable Energy Sources in Poland during the Energy Crisis”
by Hubert Kryszk, Krystyna Kurowska, Renata Marks-Bielska, Stanisław Bielski and Bartłomiej Eźlakowski
Energies 2023, 16(4), 1724; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16041724
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/1724

10. “Energy Behaviors of Prosumers in Example of Polish Households”
by Bożena Gajdzik, Magdalena Jaciow, Radosław Wolniak, Robert Wolny and Wieslaw Wes Grebski
Energies 2023, 16(7), 3186; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16073186
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/7/3186

1. “Hydrogen Production Methods Based on Solar and Wind Energy: A Review”
by Mohamed Benghanem, Adel Mellit, Hamad Almohamadi, Sofiane Haddad, Nedjwa Chettibi, Abdulaziz M. Alanazi, Drigos Dasalla and Ahmed Alzahrani
Energies 2023, 16(2), 757; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16020757
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/2/757

2. “A Global Review of the Hydrogen Energy Eco-System”
by Omer Faruk Noyan, Muhammad Mahmudul Hasan and Nezih Pala
Energies 2023, 16(3), 1484; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16031484
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/3/1484

3. “Gas Turbine Combustion Technologies for Hydrogen Blends”
by Donato Cecere, Eugenio Giacomazzi, Antonio Di Nardo and Giorgio Calchetti
Energies 2023, 16(19), 6829; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16196829  
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/19/6829

4. “Hydrogen Refueling Process: Theory, Modeling, and In-Force Applications”
by Matteo Genovese, Viviana Cigolotti, Elio Jannelli and Petronilla Fragiacomo
Energies 2023, 16(6), 2890; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16062890  
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/6/2890

5. “Non-Catalytic Partial Oxidation of Hydrocarbon Gases to Syngas and Hydrogen: A Systematic Review”
by Iren A. Makaryan, Eugene A. Salgansky, Vladimir S. Arutyunov and Igor V. Sedov
Energies 2023, 16(6), 2916; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16062916 
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/6/2916

6. “The Necessity and Feasibility of Hydrogen Storage for Large-Scale, Long-Term Energy Storage in the New Power System in China”
by Huaguang Yan, Wenda Zhang, Jiandong Kang and Tiejiang Yuan
Energies 2023, 16(13), 4837; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16134837
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/13/4837

7. “A Review of the Use of Electrolytic Cells for Energy and Environmental Applications”
by Ana P. R. A. Ferreira, Raisa C. P. Oliveira, Maria Margarida Mateus and Diogo M. F. Santos
Energies 2023, 16(4), 1593; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16041593
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/1593

8. “Hybrid PEM Fuel Cell Power Plants Fuelled by Hydrogen for Improving Sustainability in Shipping: State of the Art and Review on Active Projects”
by Chiara Dall’Armi, Davide Pivetta and Rodolfo Taccani
Energies 2023, 16(4), 2022; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16042022  
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/2022

9. “Optimal Sizing of Battery and Super-Capacitor Based on the MOPSO Technique via a New FC-HEV Application”

by Abdeldjalil Djouahi, Belkhir Negrou, Boubakeur Rouabah, Abdelbasset Mahboub and Mohamed Mahmoud Samy
Energies 2023, 16(9), 3902; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16093902  
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/9/3902

10. “Water Splitting as an Alternative for Electrochemical Hydrogen and Oxygen Generation: Current Status, Trends, and Challenges”
by Nihat Ege Sahin, W. J. Pech-Rodríguez, P. C. Meléndez-González, Juan Lopez Hernández and E. Rocha-Rangel
Energies 2023, 16(13), 5078; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16135078  
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/13/5078

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

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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.

The brand conference founded by the China Renewable Energy Society, the China Renewable Energy Conference, is themed around “Green Energy • Innovation Leadership” and is held every two years. It has been successfully held for eighteen sessions so far. In celebration of the 45th anniversary of the society's establishment in 2024, in order to fully leverage the academic alliance advantage and service the in-depth integration of the four links to empower high-quality development within the industry, the society will hold the 19th China Renewable Energy Conference at the Xi'an International Convention and Exhibition Center Conference Building from 16 to 18 August. The scale of the conference is expected to exceed 5,000 people, becoming a powerful measure to jointly promote high-quality development of green energy by a national-level professional scientific and technological society, local government, and industry leading enterprises.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Sustainability;
• Energies;
• Gases;
• Clean Technol.;
• Solar;
• Wind.

If you plan to attend this conference, we invite you to visit our booth and converse with our delegates at the conference venue (Xi 'an International Convention and Exhibition Center Conference Building).

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.

1. “A Comprehensive Review of Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) Techniques Used in Solar PV Systems”
   by Musong L. Katche, Augustine B. Makokha, Siagi O. Zachary and Muyiwa S. Adaramola
   Energies 2023, 16(5), 2206; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16052206
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/5/2206

2. “Influence of a Hybrid MPPT Technique, SA-P&O, on PV System Performance under Partial Shading Conditions”
   by Ahmed G. Abo-Khalil, Ibrahim I. El-Sharkawy, Ali Radwan and Saim Memon
   Energies 2023, 16(2), 577; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16020577
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/2/577

3. “Robust MPPT Control of Stand-Alone Photovoltaic Systems via Adaptive Self-Adjusting Fractional Order PID Controller”
   by Omer Saleem, Shehryaar Ali and Jamshed Iqbalz
   Energies 2023, 16(13), 5039; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16135039
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/13/5039

4. “A Review on Techno-Economic Study for Supporting Building with PV-Grid-Connected Systems under Saudi Regulations”
   by Sultan J. Alharbi and Abdulaziz S. Alaboodi
   Energies 2023, 16(3), 1531; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16031531
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/3/1531

5. “A Review of Grid Connection Requirements for Photovoltaic Power Plants”
   by Yandi Landera, Oscar C. Zevallos, Rafael C. Neto, Jose F. da Costa Castro and Francisco A. S. Neves
   Energies 2023, 16(5), 2093; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16052093
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/5/2093

6. “Investigation of the Partial Shading Effect of Photovoltaic Panels and Optimization of Their Performance Based on High-Efficiency FLC Algorithm”
   by Dan Craciunescu and Laurentiu Fara
   Energies 2023, 16(3), 1169; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16031169
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/3/1169

7. “Latest Updates of Single-Junction Organic Solar Cells up to 20% Efficiency”
   by Boudia Mohamed El Amine, Yi Zhou, Hongying Li, Qiuwang Wang, Jun Xi and Cunlu Zhao
   Energies 2023, 16(9), 3895; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16093895
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/9/3895

8. “A Review on Fullerene Derivatives with Reduced Electron Affinity as Acceptor Materials for Organic Solar Cells”
   by Alexander V. Mumyatov and Pavel A. Troshin
   Energies 2023, 16(4), 1924; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16041924
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/1924

9. “Why Does the PV Solar Power Plant Operate Ineffectively?”
   by Lina Alhmoud
   Energies 2023, 16(10), 4074; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16104074
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/10/4074

10. “A Method of Assessing the Selection of Carport Power for an Electric Vehicle Using the Metalog Probability Distribution Family”
    by Arkadiusz Małek, Jacek Caban, Agnieszka Dudziak, Andrzej Marciniak and Piotr Ignaciuk
    Energies 2023, 16(13), 5077; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16135077
    Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/13/5077

MDPI will be attending The 1st International Conference on AI Sensors & The 10th International Symposium on Sensor Science held in Singapore from 1 to 4 August 2024.

The 1st International Conference on AI Sensors & The 10th International Symposium on Sensor Science is being held by MDPI and will be a premier gathering of innovators, researchers, and experts at the forefront of sensors, sensing technology, artificial intelligence for sensing applications, and AI-enhanced sensing systems.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Sensors;
• Micromachines;
• J. Imaging;
• Photonics;
• Energies;
• Actuators;
• AI;
• Automation;
• Biosensors;
• Chemosensors;
• Drones;
• Electronics;
• Inventions;
• JCP;
• JSAN;
• Machines;
• Materials;
• Metrology;
• Remote Sensing;
• Smart Cities;
• Technologies;
• Signals.

If you plan on attending this conference, feel free to stop by our booth on the second floor. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person to answer any questions you may have.

For more information about the conference, please see the following link:  https://sciforum.net/event/aisi3s2024.

The 27th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction will be held from 25 to 28 August 2024 in Xi'an, China. The conference will be hosted by the Energy and Power Engineering School of Xi'an Jiaotong University.

The areas of focus for the conference include the following:

• Process integration for sustainable development;
• Process analysis, modeling and optimization;
• Total site integration;
• Heat transfer and heat exchangers;
• Energy saving and clean technologies;
• Sustainable processing and production;
• Renewable and high-efficiency utility systems;
• Footprint minimization and mitigation;
• Operations and supply chain management;
• Waste minimization, processing and management;
• Batch process analysis and integration;
• Process network dynamics, flexibility and control;
• Industrial implementation and optimization;
• Numerical fluid flow and heat transfer simulation;
• Sustainability and process integration teaching, learning and knowledge tools;

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:

• Energies;
• Environments;
• Clean Technol.;
• Fuels.

If you are planning to attend the above conference, please feel free to start an online conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following link: https://pres24.com.cn/.

1. “Inclusive Economic Growth: Relationship between Energy and Governance Efficiency”
   by Aleksy Kwilinski, Oleksii Lyulyov and Tetyana Pimonenko
   Energies 2023, 16(6), 2511; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16062511
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/6/2511

2. “Load Forecasting Techniques and Their Applications in Smart Grids”
   by Hany Habbak, Mohamed Mahmoud, Khaled Metwally, Mostafa M. Fouda and Mohamed I. Ibrahem
   Energies 2023, 16(3), 1480; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16031480
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/3/1480

3. “Fuzzy-Based Efficient Control of DC Microgrid Configuration for PV-Energized EV Charging Station”
   by Dominic Savio Abraham, Chandrasekar Balaji, Narayanamoorthi Rajamanickam, Pradeep Vishnuram, Venkatesan Ramakrishnan, Mohit Bajaj, Marian Piecha, Vojtech Blazek and Lukas Prokop
   Energies 2023, 16(6), 2753; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16062753
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/6/2753

4. “Overview of Integration of Power Electronic Topologies and Advanced Control Techniques of Ultra-Fast EV Charging Stations in Standalone Microgrids”
   by Achraf Saadaoui, Mohammed Ouassaid and Mohamed Maaroufi
   Energies 2023, 16(3), 1031; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16031031
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/3/1031

5. “A Review of Denial of Service Attack and Mitigation in the Smart Grid Using Reinforcement Learning”
   by Ines Ortega-Fernandez and Francesco Liberati
   Energies 2023, 16(2), 635; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16020635
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/2/635

6. “Fault Location for Distribution Smart Grids: Literature Overview, Challenges, Solutions, and Future Trends”
   by Jorge De La Cruz, Eduardo Gómez-Luna, Majid Ali, Juan C. Vasquez and Josep M. Guerrero
   Energies 2023, 16(5), 2280; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16052280
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/5/2280

7. “Optimal Sizing and Environ-Economic Analysis of PV-BESS Systems for Jointly Acting Renewable Self-Consumers”
   by Nicola Blasuttigh, Simone Negri, Alessandro Massi Pavan and Enrico Tironi
   Energies 2023, 16(3), 1244; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16031244
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/3/1244

8. “Distribution System State Estimation and False Data Injection Attack Detection with a Multi-Output Deep Neural Network”
   by Sepideh Radhoush, Trevor Vannoy, Kaveen Liyanage, Bradley M. Whitaker and Hashem Nehrir
   Energies 2023, 16(5), 2288; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16052288
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/5/2288

9. “Demand Side Management in Industrial, Commercial, and Residential Sectors: A Review of Constraints and Considerations”
   by Baxter Williams, Daniel Bishop, Patricio Gallardo and J. Geoffrey Chase
   Energies 2023, 16(13), 5155; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16135155
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/13/5155

10. “Artificial Intelligence for Hosting Capacity Analysis: A Systematic Literature Review”
    by Md Tariqul Islam and M. J. Hossain
    Energies 2023, 16(4), 1864; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16041864
    Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/1864

1. “Prospect of Green Hydrogen Generation from Hybrid Renewable Energy Sources: A Review”
   by Asim Kumar Sarker, Abul Kalam Azad, Mohammad G. Rasul and Arun Teja Doppalapudi
   Energies 2023, 16(3), 1556; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16031556
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/3/1556

2. “Developing a Comprehensive Mathematical Model for Aluminium Production in a Soderberg Electrolyser”
   by Yury Valeryevich Ilyushin and Ekaterina Ivanovna Kapostey
   Energies 2023, 16(17), 6313; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16176313
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/17/6313

3. “Potential Use of Industrial Biomass Waste as a Sustainable Energy Source in the Future”
   by Tomasz Kalak
   Energies 2023, 16(4), 1783; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16041783
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/1783

4. “Energy Storage Systems for Photovoltaic and Wind Systems: A Review”
   by Djamila Rekioua
   Energies 2023, 16(9), 3893; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16093893
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/9/3893

5. “Virtual Power Plant with Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Storage Systems for Sustainable Power Grid-Formation, Control Techniques and Demand Response”
   by Jiaqi Liu, Hongji Hu, Samson S. Yu and Hieu Trinh
   Energies 2023, 16(9), 3705; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16093705
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/9/3705

6. “Multiple Microgrids: A Review of Architectures and Operation and Control Strategies”
   by Diptish Saha, Najmeh Bazmohammadi, Juan C. Vasquez and Josep M. Guerrero
   Energies 2023, 16(2), 600; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16020600
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/2/600

7. “Sustainable Energy Planning in a New Situation”
   by Michail Tsangas, Iliana Papamichael and Antonis A. Zorpas
   Energies 2023, 16(4), 1626; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16041626
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/1626

8. “Sustainability of Building Materials: Embodied Energy and Embodied Carbon of Masonry”
   by Francesco Asdrubali, Gianluca Grazieschi, Marta Roncone, Francesca Thiebat and Corrado Carbonaro
   Energies 2023, 16(4), 1846; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16041846
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/1846

9. “The Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Process from a Circular Economy Perspective—A Review and Future Directions”
   by Rahil Parag Sheth, Narendra Singh Ranawat, Ayon Chakraborty, Rajesh Prasad Mishra and Manoj Khandelwal
   Energies 2023, 16(7), 3228; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16073228
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/7/3228

10. “Recent Advances on Alternative Aviation Fuels/Pathways: A Critical Review”
    by Nikolaos Detsios, Stella Theodoraki, Leda Maragoudaki, Konstantinos Atsonios, Panagiotis Grammelis and Nikolaos G. Orfanoudakis
    Energies 2023, 16(4), 1904; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16041904
    Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/1904

MDPI will attend the 14th International Conference on Ceramic Materials and Components for Energy and Environmental Systems (CMCEE14), which will take place from 18 to 22 August 2024 at the Budapest Congress Center, Budapest, Hungary.

This conference series began in 1980s and has established a strong reputation for innovative presentations and information exchange regarding emerging ceramic technologies and their wide-ranging applications. CMCEE-14 will contain more than 30 symposia covering a wide range of topics, which will facilitate global dialogue and discussions with leading world experts in ceramic technologies concerning the sustainable development of society.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Coatings;
• Energies;
• Ceramics;
• Materials;
• Membranes;
• Solids.

If you plan to attend this conference, we invite you to visit our booth and converse with our delegates at booth #11 of the conference venue. We are excited to meet you in person and answer any questions that you may have. For further details about the conference, please visit the following website: https://akcongress.com/cmcee14/.

The IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition 2024 will be held from 11 to 15 August 2024 in Toronto, Canada. The conference will be hosted by the International Water Association (IWA).

The areas of focus for the conference include the following:

• Circular economy and resource recovery;
• Climate-smart approaches to water and wastewater;
• Digital transformation;
• Innovation in technology and policy;
• Wastewater surveillance;
• Inclusive urban sanitation;
• Nature-based solutions;
• Inclusivity and equality;
• Indigenous peoples;
• Partnerships and multi-stakeholder collaboration.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:

• Water;
• Limnological Review;
• Membranes;
• Geosciences;
• Hydrology;
• Infrastructures;
• Sustainability;
• Energies.

If you are planning to attend the above conference, please feel free to start an online conversation with us. Our delegates also look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. Our booth number is #1204. For more information about the conference, please visit the following link: https://worldwatercongress.org/.

We are thrilled to share the updated Exceptional Reviewers List 2024. This program was designed to recognize and honor scholars who have delivered consistently exceptional review reports to our journal. Committed to fostering rigorous research and promoting knowledge exchange, Energies (ISSN: 1996-1073) recognizes the significant role our reviewers play in maintaining the quality and integrity of the articles we publish. According to recent 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 the reviewers who have generously volunteered their time and expertise to assist in Energies’ peer-review process. 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 March 2024. Each quarter, we will be selecting a group of outstanding reviewers and introduce them here.

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Name: Dr. Mayur Pal
Affiliation: Department of Mathematical Modelling, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, KTU, Kaunas, Lithuania
Interests: flow in porous media; subsurface data analytics; machine learning; discrete fracture network modelling; CCUS; enhanced oil recovery; multiscale simulation; computational methods

Name: Dr. Rui Ding
Affiliation: Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, The University of Chicago, 5640 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
Interests: machine learning; nanomaterials; renewable energy; sensors; electrocatalysts; fuel cells; electrolyzers; artificial intelligence

Name: Prof. Dr. Manuela Panoiu
Affiliation: Electrical Engineering and Industrial Informatics department, University Polytechnica Timisoara, 300006 Timișoara, Romania
Interests: artificial intelligence; electrical engineering

Name: Dr. Khaled Alosmani (Osmani)
Affiliation: Department of Electrical Engineering, Helmut Schmidt University, 22043 Hamburg, Germany
Interests: electrical; energy; renewable energy; batteries; algorithms; power electronics; solar PV; MPPT; smart grids

“MDPI maintains a rigorous and comprehensive review process. Editors ensure that all aspects, from the quality of the language to the approval of methodologies, are thoroughly and clearly addressed. This detailed review process not only enhances the overall quality of submitted papers but also guarantees that only those making significant contributions to their respective fields are accepted for publication. It is no surprise that existing journals are seeing their impact factors increase, while new journals are rapidly gaining recognition with their own impact factors”.

Name: Dr. David Newbery
Affiliation: Energy Policy Research Group, Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 1AG, UK
Interests: economics; energy economics; natural resource economics; liberalization, privatization, competition and regulation in network industries, particularly electricity; transmission access pricing; electricity market reform; climate change policy; energy pricing

Q1

Name: Dr. Michal Stosiak
Affiliation: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, 50-370 Wrocław, Poland
Interview: “My experience of working with the journal as a reviewer has been positive. The review process has been smooth and to the high standards accepted in journals with a global reach. Contact with the Lead Editor is also good. The system for handling the review process is transparent and allows for a comprehensive assessment of the reviewed paper. In my opinion, the Lead Editors are highly competent and appropriately matched to the specifics of the journal”.
Interests: dynamics; hydrodynamics; hydraulics; vibrations, acoustic; composite; energy efficiency; water hammer; fluid dynamics; pump; valve; actuator

Name: Dr. Bao Jia
Affiliation: National Key Laboratory of Petroleum Resources and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Beijing 102249, China
Interests: shale gas; CO₂; ERO; tight gas; geohermal; chemical; shale oil; unconvetional

Name: Dr. Dušan Medveď
Affiliation: Department of Electric Power Engineering, Technical University of Košice, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia
Interests: technical documentation in electrotechnics; electroheat technique; conversion of electric energy; simulation in electric power system; grid; microgrid; energy system; power quality

Name: Dr. Andrea Mariscotti
Affiliation: University of Genova, DITEN Via Opera Pia 11A 16145 Genova, Italy
Interests: railway electrification; electromagnetic compatibility; electromagnetic interference; power supply quality; switched mode power supplies; traction power supplies; dc-dc power convertors

Name: Dr. Murilo E. C. Bento
Affiliation: Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Departamento de Engenharia Elétrica, Centro de Tecnologia, Cidade Universitaria 21941909 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Interests: power systems; small-signal stability; voltage stability; frequency stability; artificial intelligence; machine learning; genetic algorithm; neural network; particle swarm optimization; eigenvalues; oscillation; linear matrix inequalities; smart grid

MDPI will be attending the 9th International Building Physics Conference (IBPC 2024) that will be held in Canada, Toronto, from 25 to 27 July 2024.

IBPC 2024 is the ninth edition of the official triennial conference of the International Association of Building Physics (IABP). The IBPC conferences unite researchers, practitioners, educators, and students from the building science and building physics sectors worldwide.

The committee meets to exchange new research and innovative technologies and to discuss current and future challenges and sustainable solutions within building physics, while we support innovative discoveries related to climate change challenges.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:

• Buildings;
• Energies;
• Architecture;
• Sustainability;
• Urban Science;
• Applied Sciences;
• Smart Cities;
• Climate;
• Clean Technol.;
• Air;
• CivilEng.

Our representatives, Mr. David Hu and Mr. Zach Churcher, are eager to answer your questions and address any queries that you may have.

If you are planning to attend this conference, please feel free to start a conversation with us at our booth. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://www.ibpc2024.org/.

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.

The editorial team of Energies (ISSN: 1996-1073) would like to congratulate the winners of the Energies 2023 Editor of Distinction Award, who were chosen by a selection committee chaired by the Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Enrico Sciubba. Following a review process by the Award Evaluation Committee, six Editorial Board Members were selected as winners. The recipients are as follows.

Name: Prof. Dr. Attilio Converti
Affiliation: Dipartimento di Ingegneria Civile, Chimica e di Ambientale, Scuola Politecnica, Università degli Studi di Genova, via Opera Pia 15, 16145 Genova, Italy
Interests: green chemical products

Name: Prof. Dr. Ahmed Abu-Siada
Affiliation: Discipline of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Curtin University, Perth, WA 6102, Australia
Interests: condition monitoring; fault diagnosis; asset management; power electronics; power system stability quality and control; renewable energy; smart grids

Name: Dr. Carlos Miguel Costa
Affiliation: Centre of Physics, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
Interests: micro and nano polymer composites; energy storage; lithium-ion batteries; anode and cathode materials; separator membranes; sustainable batteries; printable batteries; dielectric properties

Name: Prof. Dr. David Borge-Diez
Affiliation: Department of Electrical, Systems and Automation Engineering, University of León, 24071 León, Spain
Interests: energy efficiency; energy economics; renewable energy; energy simulation; energy optimization

Name: Prof. Dr. Constantine D. Rakopoulos
Affiliation: Section of Thermal Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, Heroon Polytechniou 9, 15780 Zografou, Athens, Greece
Interests: diesel engines; spark-ignition engines; combustion and emissions in engines; use of biofuels in engines

Name: Prof. Dr. Adolfo Dannier
Affiliation: Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies, University of Napoli Federico II, 80125 Napoli, Italy
Interests: high-performance dynamic drives with PM motors; power electronic converters; fault tolerance in multilevel converters; power electronic transformer (PET); energy storage for the integration of renewable energy sources and recharge station for electric vehicle

MDPI will be attending the CI’s 40th International Symposium—Emphasizing Energy Transition, in Milan, Italy, which will take place from 21 to 26 July 2024. The event will be held at the Allianz MiCo Congress Center. The biennial symposium provides a scientific venue for sharing ideas and experiences on the applications of combustion.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Energies;
• Fire;
• Fuels;
• Methane;
• Thermo;
• Sustainability;
• Applied Sciences.

If you are participating in this conference, please feel free to engage with us online prior to attendance. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person at booth #B16 and answering any questions you may have. For more information regarding the conference, please visit the following link: https://www.combustionsymposia.org/2024/.

MDPI will be attending the 26th International Conference on Electrical Machines (ICEM 2024) in Turin, Italy, which will take place from 1 to 4 September 2024. The International Conference on Electrical Machines (ICEM) has established itself as an influential and recognized international event, being the only major international conference that is entirely devoted to electrical machines. Started in London in 1974, ICEM is now held every two years.

The 26th International Conference on Electrical Machines (ICEM 2024) will be held at Politecnico di Torino (Italy), one of the most prestigious public institutions at both the international and Italian levels in the fields of education, research, technological transfer and services in all sectors of architecture and engineering.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Machines;
• Applied Sciences;
• Energies;
• WEVJ;
• Vehicles;
• Inventions;
• NDT;
• Electricity;
• Actuators;
• Micromachines;
• Eng;
• Technologies;
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If you are planning to attend the conference, please do 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 website: https://www.symposium.it/en/events/2024/26th-international-conference-on-electrical-machines-icem-2024.

The editorial team of Energies (ISSN: 1996-1073) would like to congratulate the winners of the Energies 2022 Best Paper Award, who were chosen by a selection committee chaired by the Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Enrico Sciubba. Following a review process by the Award Evaluation Committee, ten reviews and ten article papers were selected as winners. The recipients are as follows:

Review Papers:
“A Review of the Latest Trends in the Use of Green Ammonia as an Energy Carrier in Maritime Industry”
by George Mallouppas, Constantina Ioannou and Elias Ar. Yfantis
Energies 2022, 15(4), 1453; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15041453  
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/4/1453

“Electric Vehicles: V2G for Rapid, Safe, and Green EV Penetration”
by Abdullah Dik, Siddig Omer and Rabah Boukhanouf
Energies 2022, 15(3), 803; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15030803
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/3/803

“Use of Sustainable Fuels in Aviation—A Review”
by Eduardo Cabrera and João M. Melo de Sousa
Energies 2022, 15(7), 2440; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15072440
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/7/2440

“Battery-Supercapacitor Energy Storage Systems for Electrical Vehicles: A Review”
by Diana Lemian and Florin Bode
Energies 2022, 15(15), 5683; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15155683
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/15/5683

“Chemical Looping Combustion: A Brief Overview”
by Tomasz Czakiert, Jaroslaw Krzywanski, Anna Zylka and Wojciech Nowak
Energies 2022, 15(4), 1563; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15041563
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/4/1563

“Virtual Collection for Distributed Photovoltaic Data: Challenges, Methodologies, and Applications”
by Leijiao Ge, Tianshuo Du, Changlu Li, Yuanliang Li, Jun Yan and Muhammad Umer Rafiq
Energies 2022, 15(23), 8783; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15238783
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/23/8783

“A Review of Thermochemical Conversion of Waste Biomass to Biofuels”
by Shivangi Jha, Sonil Nanda, Bishnu Acharya and Ajay K. Dalai
Energies 2022, 15(17), 6352; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15176352
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/17/6352

“A Photovoltaic Technology Review: History, Fundamentals and Applications”
by Ricardo A. Marques Lameirinhas, João Paulo N. Torres and João P. de Melo Cunha
Energies 2022, 15(5), 1823; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15051823
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/5/1823

“Hydrogen Storage in Geological Formations—The Potential of Salt Caverns”
by Aleksandra Małachowska, Natalia Łukasik, Joanna Mioduska and Jacek Gębicki
Energies 2022, 15(14), 5038; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15145038
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/14/5038

“Overview of Demand-Response Services: A Review”
by Daiva Stanelyte, Neringa Radziukyniene and Virginijus Radziukynas
Energies 2022, 15(5), 1659; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15051659
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/5/1659

Article Papers:
“The Role of Crypto Trading in the Economy, Renewable Energy Consumption and Ecological Degradation”
by Radosław Miśkiewicz, Krzysztof Matan and Jakub Karnowski
Energies 2022, 15(10), 3805; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15103805
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/10/3805

“Forecasting of Electric Load Using a Hybrid LSTM-Neural Prophet Model”
by Md Jamal Ahmed Shohan, Md Omar Faruque and Simon Y. Foo
Energies 2022, 15(6), 2158; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15062158
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/6/2158

“Agriculture 5.0: A New Strategic Management Mode for a Cut Cost and an Energy Efficient Agriculture Sector”
by Konstantina Ragazou, Alexandros Garefalakis, Eleni Zafeiriou and Ioannis Passas
Energies 2022, 15(9), 3113; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15093113
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/9/3113

“Deployment of Fuel Cell Vehicles and Hydrogen Refueling Station Infrastructure: A Global Overview and Perspectives”
by Remzi Can Samsun, Michael Rex, Laurent Antoni and Detlef Stolten
Energies 2022, 15(14), 4975; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15144975
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/14/4975

“The Impact of Agricultural Production Efficiency on Agricultural Carbon Emissions in China”
by Yong Zhu and Congjia Huo
Energies 2022, 15(12), 4464; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15124464
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/12/4464

“Geopolitical Risk as a Determinant of Renewable Energy Investments”
by Floros Flouros, Victoria Pistikou and Vasilios Plakandaras
Energies 2022, 15(4), 1498; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15041498
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/4/1498

“Clean and Affordable Energy within Sustainable Development Goals: The Role of Governance Digitalization”
by Radoslaw Miskiewicz
Energies 2022, 15(24), 9571; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15249571
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/24/9571

“Challenges and Mitigation Measures in Power Systems with High Share of Renewables—The Australian Experience”
by Felipe Arraño-Vargas, Zhiwei Shen, Shan Jiang, John Fletcher and Georgios Konstantinou
Energies 2022, 15(2), 429; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15020429
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/2/429

“How Environmental Regulation, Digital Development and Technological Innovation Affect China’s Green Economy Performance: Evidence from Dynamic Thresholds and System GMM Panel Data Approaches”
by Lijiang Jia, Xiaoli Hu, Zhongwei Zhao, Bin He and Weiming Liu
Energies 2022, 15(3), 884; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15030884
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/3/884

“A Convolutional Neural Network Approach for Estimation of Li-Ion Battery State of Health from Charge Profiles”
by Ephrem Chemali, Phillip J. Kollmeyer, Matthias Preindl, Youssef Fahmy and Ali Emadi
Energies 2022, 15(3), 1185; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15031185
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/3/1185

MDPI will attend the IX Symposium on Hydrogen, Fuel Cells and Advanced Batteries (HYCELTEC 2024), held from 30 June to 3 July 2024 in Milazzo, Italy.

HYCELTEC 2024 will be an interdisciplinary forum for the discussion of topics related to fuel cells, hydrogen and batteries, bringing together researchers from academia, technological centers and industry.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

Energies;

Hydrogen;

WEVJ;

Batteries;

Polymers.

If you plan to attend this conference, we invite you to visit our booth and converse with our delegates. We are excited to meet you in person and address any questions you may have. For further details about the conference, please visit the following website: https://www.hyceltec2024.it/.

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.