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, Applied Sciences (ISSN: 2076-3417) 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 rated 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 Applied Sciences’ 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 May 2024. Each quarter, we will be selecting a group of outstanding reviewers and introduce them here.

Q1

• Prof. Dr. Krzysztof Skrzypkowski, AGH University of Krakow, Poland
  Interests: underground mining methods; rock bolting; non-destructive testing; backfilling; rock mass monitoring; model test; computer-aided design in mining and geoengineering
  “The review process is always very reliable and effective. A big advantage is the editor's care, who ensures punctuality and decision-making.”

• Jozef Krajňák, Technical University of Košice, Slovakia
  Interests: flexible coupling; vibrations; noisiness; gaseous medium
  “I think that the articles in MDPI are of high quality, as well as the process of processing submitted articles or creating reviews. I like this idea and I will support it in the future as well.”

• Jacek Abramczyk, Associate Professor, Rzeszow University of Technology, Poland
  Interests: buildings; structural systems