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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

We are pleased to announce Dr. Pamela Durán-Díaz as one of the winners of the Land MDPI 2023 Outstanding Reviewer Award. "I feel truly honoured to be awarded the Outstanding Reviewer Award! I have been reading, contributing, and reviewing for Land for many years, so I truly enjoy the acknowledgement from the scientific community." - Dr. Pamela Durán-Díaz See the interview: https://brnw.ch/21wLnR1 #mdpi #openaccess #award #research

We are pleased to share our CEO Stefan Tochev's Op-ed on Open Access (OA) published on Politico. "Open Access: A Moral Imperative for Progress" discusses the need to make scientific research freely available to all. Stefan emphasizes that publicly funded research should be publicly accessible while highlighting the role OA plays in democratizing scientific knowledge, accelerating research availability, and creating collaboration. Read the full article here: https://brnw.ch/21wLo3d #OpenAccess #MDPI #ScientificResearch

With over 42,000 views this special issue focuses on 3D-printed polymers for key engineering applications, addressing both fundamental and applied challenges in the field. Guest edited by Dr. Cristina-Elisabeta Pelin of INCAS - National Institute for Aerospace Research "Elie Carafoli" and Prof. Dr. Anton Ficai of Universitatea POLITEHNICA din București. Download the open access reprint: https://brnw.ch/21wLnP7 #mdpi #openaccess #polymers #research

A new urine-based test for early detection of cervical cancer virus proteins shows promise in making cervical cancer screening more accessible and less invasive. In a study, published in the open access journal Microorganisms (MDPI) researchers from 早稲田大学 WASEDA University investigate whether a super-sensitive test can accurately measure proteins linked to human papillomavirus (HPV). This non-invasive urine test for detecting HPV-related proteins is a step towards increasing cervical cancer screening rates worldwide. Learn more about this research: https://brnw.ch/21wLnIw #HPVtest #E7oncoprotein #openscience #openaccess

This special issue explores recent advancements in intelligent vehicle technologies, addressing critical areas such as imaging and sensor technology, environment perception, planning and control, and navigation and localisation. Guest edited by Dr. Biao Yu, Dr. Linglong Lin of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Dr. Jiajia Chen of Hefei University of Technology. Read the free reprint: https://brnw.ch/21wLl30 #mdpi #openaccess #intelligent #vehicle #research

Globally, healthcare systems are facing several challenges, with populations ageing, and chronic diseases rising, staff and resource limitations are widespread. As healthcare faces these unprecedented challenges, researchers are turning to technological innovations like AI to address them. Here, we explore how MDPI scholars are using deep learning to detect brain tumours. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wLmvf #machinelearning #artificialintelligence #openscience

All articles in Biomimetics MDPI (ISSN: 2313-7673) Vol 9, Issue 6, are now freely available to access, read and download: https://brnw.ch/21wLdyy COVER STORY: Hydroxyapatite (HAp) is a calcium phosphate bioceramic with the chemical formula [Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2] and is the predominant inorganic constituent of bone and dental tissues. The substitution of Ca2+ ions in the HAp structure with foreign ions has the potential to improve its properties, making it a promising candidate for various orthopedic and dental applications such as bone filling, implant coatings, tissue engineering scaffolds and graft substitutes, according to research from the Universitatea din București. Among the lanthanides, samarium emerges as a pivotal element due to its relative affordability, antibacterial properties, and ability to form stable Sm3+ cations with a strong affinity for bone minerals. Thus, doping HAp with Sm3+ ions could significantly enhance its biocompatibility and biological activity, showing great potential for future bone regeneration applications. Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wLdyy #mdpi #openaccess #bones #bioceramics #research

With over 57,000 views, this special issue explores current research addressing the challenges in pervasive computing within the diverse IoT ecosystem. The special issue focuses on advanced solutions for distributed and scalable architectures, communication protocols, context awareness, and data fusion in IoT. Guest edited by Dr. Spyros Panagiotakis and Dr. Evangelos K. Markakis of Hellenic Mediterranean University. Access the free reprint: https://brnw.ch/21wLl6w #mdpi #openaccess #IoT #research

We're thrilled to share that our newly launched journals are gaining immediate influence in the scholarly community. Typically, these journals achieve inclusion in the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) in Web of Science within just three years. This rapid success highlights our commitment to efficient publishing, robust editorial support, and high-impact opportunities for academic authors. In the latest Journal Citation Reports, 79 of our 137 new and developing journals ranked in the top half of their categories, with several making it directly into the top 25%. These metrics reflect the growing trust in MDPI journal publications. Thank you to all the authors, editors and reviewers who have contributed to these achievements. Find out more about the impact of MDPI journals: https://brnw.ch/21wLlkl #OpenAccess #ResearchExcellence #ImpactFactor