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As the world’s leading open access publisher, MDPI is proud to provide scholars with the opportunity to publish impactful insights that matter. The 2023 citation metrics have been released in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and we are pleased to share that 237 MDPI journals earned an Impact Factor. Together, we are changing how high-quality science is accessed and published, accelerating the dissemination of the latest scientific insights, and ensuring that your work is accessible to all. Learn more about the impact of MDPI journals: https://brnw.ch/21wKSPM #academicresearch #impactfactor #impact #MDPI #openaccess

Researchers from the Brain Chemistry Lab show how peptide molecules called cyclotides from violet flowers, can increase the sensitivity of glioblastoma to chemotherapy. The article, published in the Open Access journal Biomedicines MDPI shows how the cyclotides increased cancer cell toxicity when treated with the chemotherapy drug Temozolomide. The researchers also tested a synthetic form of the peptide, called Kalata B1 and confirmed that it induced chemosensitivity in the cancer cells when treated with Temozolomide. The research is the groundwork for future animal studies to test the potential effectiveness of cyclotides in treating glioblastoma. Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wNFT4

We are thrilled to share the updated 2024 Exceptional Reviewers List for MDPI Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524). This program was designed to recognize and honor scholars who have delivered consistently exceptional review reports to our journals. 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 the reviewers who have generously volunteered their time and expertise to assist in Horticulturae’s peer-review process. Horticulturae is an international, multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed, open access journal focusing on all areas and aspects of temperate to tropical horticulture. See the full list: https://brnw.ch/21wPwNF #mdpi #openaccess #horticulturae #peerreview

It is our pleasure to introduce one of the winners of the Plants Best Ph.D. Thesis Award for 2023 — Dr. Noemi Svolacchia. Dr. Svolacchia obtained her PhD in 2023 from Sapienza Università di Roma, with her research interests relating to plant development, particularly systems biology and the molecular mechanisms linking cell behavior to the whole organism. "I think the open access model is a great way to publish scientific research. It means that more people can access the research, including scientists and educators all over the world" - Dr. Noemi Svolacchia See the full interview: https://brnw.ch/21wPwAN #mdpi #openaccess #plantdevelopment #research

We are pleased to share that MDPI will be attending XMAS 2025, which will be held 14-17 January 2025 in Xiamen, China. XMAS started in 2014 and has grown into one of the largest marine science conferences in Asia, aiming to exchange research interests in the global and regional oceans. The symposium will include interdisciplinary, cutting-edge sessions covering physical, chemical, and biological oceanography and marine toxicology. The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference: Applied Sciences MDPI; Journal of Marine Science and Engineering; Water MDPI; World MDPI; Climate MDPI; Earth MDPI. Find out more about this event: https://brnw.ch/21wPwV9 #mdpi #openaccess #marinescience #conference

All articles in Cosmetics (ISSN 2079-9284) Vol 11, Issue 5, are now freely available to access, read and download: https://brnw.ch/21wPKwg COVER STORY: Recent advancements in aesthetic medicine have introduced innovative solutions to enhance skin quality and appearance, addressing aging, pigmentation imbalance, loss of elasticity, hair loss, and scars. Exosomes—nanoscale vesicles crucial for intercellular communication—have emerged as key players in tissue regeneration. Clinically proven to provide anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and rejuvenating effects, exosomes, stem cell secretomes, and cell culture-conditioned media are gaining traction in the cosmetic industry. Human-, animal-, and plant-derived exosomes are seen as promising for skin prejuvenation, rejuvenation, scar management, and hair regrowth. This review from researchers in Switzerland highlights their mechanisms and explores their future applications in medical aesthetics. Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wPKwg #mdpi #openaccess #aesthetic #research

We are excited to announce that Behavioral Sciences MDPI (ISSN: 2076-328X, IF 2.5, CiteScore 2.6) has been selected for indexing in APA PsycInfo. This achievement reflects the dedication and contributions of our authors, reviewers, and editors, to whom we extend our sincere gratitude. As a peer-reviewed journal, Behavioral Sciences rapidly disseminates high-quality original articles, critical and systematic reviews, and short communications across diverse fields, including psychiatry, neuroscience, psychology, cognitive and behavioral sciences, and behavioral biology. Find out more about submitting to this journal: https://brnw.ch/21wPuHy #mdpi #openaccess #behavioralsciences #psychinfo

A collection of 15 papers, this special issue published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM) MDPI (ISSN 2077-0383) highlights recent advances in neuroimaging that have contributed to improvements in the acute triage of ischemic stroke. The advances covered in the special issue help to emphasize the importance of patient-specific, treatment decisions rather than treatment selection in accordance with rigid criteria. Guest edited by Prof. Dr. Gabriel Broocks of MSH Medical School Hamburg and Dr. Lukas Meyer of Universitätsklinikum Hamburg Eppendorf. Access the free MDPI Books reprint: https://brnw.ch/21wPwFX #mdpi #openaccess #ischemicstroke #research #mdpibooks

It is our pleasure to announce that 40 Nanomaterials MDPI (ISSN: 2079-4991) Editorial Board Members have been listed as 2024 highly cited researchers by Clarivate. We wish to take this opportunity to express our gratitude for the immense impact these researchers have had on scientific progress in the field, as well as on the development of our journal. See the full list: https://brnw.ch/21wPwQL #mdpi #openaccess #nanomaterials #highlycited #clarivate

Marketing and packaging of food and drink have a crucial influence on consumer perception. In an article published in the Open Access journal Beverages MDPI researchers explore the impact of wine closures on people’s perception of wine and how it tastes. The article, cited in Forbes, showed that wine with a cork closure and its resounding ‘pop’ was perceived as better quality by the participants and was therefore rated higher. This emphasises how both visual and auditory elements impact our experiences when consuming food and drink and how we rate them. Read more about this research: https://brnw.ch/21wPJrk or view the news story: https://brnw.ch/21wPJrj