Announcements
19 March 2026
Meet Us at the 15th National Youth Academic Conference on Surface Engineering, 26–28 April 2026, Lanzhou, China
16 March 2026
Meet Us Virtually at the 2nd International Online Conference on Marine Science and Engineering, 23–25 November 2026
11 March 2026
Welcoming New Early Career Editorial Board Members of Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
The Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (JMSE, ISSN: 2077-1312) is pleased to welcome the following 32 researchers as 2026 Early Career Editorial Board Members. Please join us in congratulating them on this achievement and their contributions to the JMSE community!
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Name: Dr. Hem Bahadur Motra |
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Name: Dr. Baiqiao Chen |
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Name: Dr. Mariusz Specht |
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Name: Dr. Viena Puigcorbé |
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Name: Dr. Alberto Topini |
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Name: Prof. Dr. Qiuying Wang |
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4 March 2026
MDPI’s 2025 Best Paper Awards—Award-Winning Papers Announced
28 February 2026
MDPI INSIGHTS: The CEO’s Letter #32 - MDPI China and Thailand, China Science Daily, 1,000 Partnerships, R2R
Welcome to the MDPI Insights: The CEO's Letter.
In these monthly letters, I will showcase two key aspects of our work at MDPI: our commitment to empowering researchers and our determination to facilitating open scientific exchange.
Opening Thoughts
Reflections from China: Year-End-Celebrations and Open Access Publishing
In February, I had the pleasure of joining over a thousand colleagues from our Tongzhou and Haidian offices at their end-of-year annual celebration in Beijing.
Spending time with our teams in China is also a powerful reminder of the scale and complexity of MDPI as a global organization. Our colleagues in Beijing, Wuhan, and across the country play a significant role in our day-to-day operations and long-term development. I’m grateful for the hospitality, collaboration, and commitment shown by our managers and teams in China, alongside colleagues worldwide, who have helped steadily build MDPI, brick by brick, over the years.
Below are some data on Open Access (OA) publishing in China and our collaboration in this important research market.
Open Access Publishing in China
China has been the world’s leading country in research and review article publication volume since 2019, exceeding one million publications in 2025. Over the past five years, the gap between China and the second-ranked country, the United States, has continued to widen.
In 2025:
- 47% of China’s research output was published Open Access
- Of those OA publications, 76% were Gold Open Access (approximately 382,930 articles)
- The overall OA distribution remained stable compared with 2024, with Gold OA increasing by 1%
Over the past five years (2021–2025):
- China published 4,398,050 research and review articles
- Approximately 48% of this output was OA
According to Dimensions, when comparing the top 20 countries by publication volume (2021–2025):
- China ranks 1st worldwide in publication volume
- China ranks 9th in citation performance within this group (for comparison, the US ranks 2nd in publication volume and 10th in citation ranking)
- Average citations per article: 12.51
Among the top 10 universities globally by publication volume, six are Chinese institutions, alongside Harvard University (USA), the University of São Paulo (Brazil), the University of Toronto (Canada), and the University of Oxford (UK).
MDPI and China
China is an important and long-standing part of MDPI’s global publishing ecosystem:
- In 2025, MDPI was the largest fully Open Access publisher in China
- MDPI published 22% of China’s Gold Open Access output (82,133 papers)
- We received 290,999 submissions from China-affiliated authors and published 82,133 articles
- There are 8,500+ active Editorial Board Members based in China
- 64% (5,438) have an H-index above 26
- MDPI works with:
- 117 Editors-in-Chief
- 103 Section Editors-in-Chief
- 71 China-based institutions currently hold IOAP agreements with MDPI, seven of which rank among the top 10 Chinese institutions by publication volume
China's scale in research output means that the publishing platforms chosen by Chinese scholars will continue to influence the direction of scholarly publishing. At the same time, MDPI’s strength comes from its international collaboration, with colleagues, editors, reviewers, and authors working together across regions and disciplines.
Thank you to all our colleagues in China, and around the world, who support MDPI’s publishing activities across departments and help advance open access research every day.
Impactful Research
“Progress in open science is built through trust, dialogue, and relationships”
Behind the Scenes: A Conversation with China Science Daily
During my trip to Beijing, I also had the opportunity to visit China Science Daily and take part in an interview and broader exchange with their team in Beijing. Visits like this matter because progress in open science is built not only through platforms and infrastructure, but also through trust, dialogue, and relationships across research communities and regions.
China Science Daily: History Museum
As part of the visit, I was given a tour of their History Museum, which offers a thorough perspective on the evolution of China’s first science and technology newspaper, established in 1959. The exhibition highlights how the organization developed into a trusted institution connecting research with the public and policymakers. It was a helpful reminder that at the core of publishing is stewardship, credibility, and long-term public engagement with science.
An Open Exchange on Open Science
During the visit, I met with Dr. Zhao Yan, Editor-in-Chief of ScienceNet. We had an open and engaging conversation about MDPI’s role in Open Access, the evolution of open science globally, and the potential for more collaboration going forward. He especially appreciated the candid and personal nature of our exchange, noting that this kind of dialogue feels important in a landscape where trust and transparency matter.
Interview on Open Access
I also participated in an interview with Ms. Yan Jie, from the Online Media Center and Editor-in-Chief of ScienceNet, China Science Daily. Our discussion covered the growth of Open Access over the past 30 years, MDPI’s mission and values, academic integrity, collaboration with the Chinese research community, and MDPI’s own 30th anniversary milestone. It was a great opportunity to reflect on how open science has matured, and where shared responsibility across publishers, institutions, and researchers continues to matter most.
“Progress in open science is built by more than scale and infrastructure”
I’m sharing a few photos from the visit as a glimpse behind the scenes. The full interview will be published by China Science Daily in due course, and I look forward to sharing it when it is available.
More broadly, visits like this reinforce something I’ve always believed in: progress in open science is built not only through scale and infrastructure, but also through continued dialogue, mutual respect, collaboration, and a willingness to listen across regions and perspectives. That remains central to our work, especially as MDPI reflects on 30 years of publishing, built together.
Inside MDPI
Bangkok Visit: Growth, Partnership, and Local Impact
In February, I also had the opportunity to visit our Bangkok office for the second time in two years to support their local meetings and deliver a training session on how we present MDPI at a corporate level.
It’s easy to spend time with our colleagues in Thailand. From Editorial and Production to Conferences, Marketing, Design, and our Regional Journal Relations Specialist (RJRS), the team continues to grow in scale and professionalism. I’d also like to recognize our local management and admin teams, who have been steadily expanding our office and supporting more than 500 colleagues on the ground.
Academic Partnerships
During the visit, we met with the Engineering Department at King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL). Our discussion focused on the recent MDPI developments, Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP) opportunities, Author Publishing Workshops (APW), and the potential use of JAMS to support their institutional journal.
“MDPI is the third-largest OA publisher in Thailand”
We also shared insights into the growth of Open Access (OA) in Thailand and KMITL’s own publishing trends. These conversations matter because institutions are looking for sustainable ways to support their researchers. Our IOAP agreements are one simple example of how we can provide value in this area while maintaining accessibility for authors.
Thailand and MDPI: 2025 Snapshot
Our Bangkok office, officially launched in 2022, has been growing to support over 500 staff members while continuing to expand its engagement in scholar visits, workshops, and conference collaborations. As at 2025, Thailand submissions to MDPI have increased about 21% and publications by about 25%, maintaining a rejection rate close to the company average. MDPI is the third-largest OA publisher in Thailand, publishing 15% of all Gold OA output in 2025.
Representing MDPI Externally
During the visit, I delivered a training session on how we present MDPI at external events.
This session covered topics related to:
- Our aim and guiding principles
- High-level company milestones and Indexing facts and figures
- Industry partnerships and collaborations
- Market trends in OA and subscription publishing
- Country-specific publishing data and collaborations with MDPI
- Insights from our Voice of Community report
I find that while many colleagues are very familiar with the specific journal for which they have responsibility, fewer have visibility into the broader MDPI ecosystem and the company’s global positioning. These sessions help build alignment, confidence, and consistency in how we represent the company.
What stands out most is that MDPI’s growth is not abstract: it’s visible in the people, the partnerships, and the professionalism developing across our offices.
Coming Together for Science
1,000 Institutional Partners: A Milestone Built on Trust
This month, we reached an important milestone: more than 1,000 institutions worldwide are now part of MDPI’s Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP). On paper, that is a number. In practice, it represents trust.
This milestone symbolizes thousands of conversations with libraries and institutions. It stands for negotiations, renewals, consortium expansions, and, most importantly, relationships built over time. It reflects the work of colleagues across publishing, institutional partnerships, marketing, editorial, finance, and many other teams who contribute to making these agreements operational.
In 2025 alone, more than 61,300 research articles benefited from article processing charge (APC) discounts through IOAP agreements. Tens of thousands of authors were able to publish through a simplified and structured process. At the same time, institutional administrators gained clearer oversight and streamlined workflows.
Why IOAP Matters
When we launched IOAP, the objective was straightforward: to reduce barriers for researchers while supporting institutions in navigating the evolving OA landscape. Over the past decade, the research ecosystem has changed. Funder mandates, national policies, and Plan S–aligned requirements have accelerated the transition to OA.
Institutions need publishing partners who provide transparency, scalability, and operational efficiency. IOAP was designed to support that reality.
For colleagues who would like to better understand the program, this blog-post overview of MDPI’s IOAP provides additional context, including common questions around the transition to OA and how our institutional partnerships are structured.
“Institutions need publishing partners who provide transparency, scalability, and operational efficiency”
Recent Examples
Our agreements continue to evolve across regions:
- In Sweden, MDPI signed a national Open Access publishing agreement with 96 institutions, enabling affiliated researchers to publish without managing individual APC payments.
- In Spain, we extended our flat-fee agreement with Universidad Católica de Valencia, reinforcing institutional support for OA publishing.
These examples show that institutions seek structured, predictable models that support their researchers at scale.
Looking Ahead
Crossing the threshold of 1,000 partners tells us that institutions see MDPI not just as a publisher but as a reliable operational partner in advancing open science. This milestone is not a finish line. It is a reminder that the work continues.
Thank you to the entire IOAP team and to all colleagues who contributed to reaching this achievement.
P.S. You can read about this milestone across industry outlets, including STM Publishing News, ALPSP, Research Information, EurekAlert, Brightsurf, among others. You can also read about the coverage in Poland (e.g., media-room, bomega) Korea (newstap), and Romania (EduLike).
Closing Thoughts
Reflections from the Researcher to Reader Conference
During 24–25 February, I attended the 2026 Researcher to Reader Conference in London, UK. Leaders from across scholarly publishing, research infrastructure, libraries, and technology gathered to discuss AI and research integrity, peer review reform, metadata and infrastructure, community engagement, open research policy, and the evolving role of publishers in a rapidly shifting ecosystem.
The conversations were open and honest, and at times uncomfortable – exactly what we need at times. Below are a few reflections that stayed with me.
The Battle for Knowledge: What Becomes Accepted as ‘True’?
One recurring theme was not whether science evolves but whether our infrastructure is resilient enough to sustain trust at scale. Science does not promise certainty: it promises process. As publishing systems grow more complex and become more technologically mediated, the question is how intentionally we design, monitor, and strengthen that process.
Peer Review: Speed, Credentials, and Structural Loops
Researchers consistently call for faster peer review. At the same time, reviewer credentials are often tied to publication records. This creates a structural loop. Publishing history opens reviewing opportunities, reviewing strengthens credentials, and those without early access remain outside the cycle.
There is a need for us to reflect on how opportunity circulates within our systems: we should ask how we create more inclusive pathways for researchers globally to participate in peer review.
Community Engagement Workshop
One of the highlights of R2R was the workshop format, whereby small groups met repeatedly over two days and moved from ideas to tangible strategies.
I joined the Community Engagement workshop led by Lou Peck (CEO at The International Bunch) and Godwyns Onwuchekwa (Principal Consultant at Global Tapestry Consulting). We explored two deceptively simple questions: What is a community? and What does engagement truly mean?
“Engagement requires shared design and shared responsibility”
Too often, organizations equate communication with engagement. The framework discussed mapped a maturity spectrum – from enablement (broadcasting, informing and consulting) to true engagement (collaborating and co-creating).
It was a useful reminder of the fact that if we want trust and loyalty, engagement must go beyond announcements and surveys. It requires shared design and shared responsibility.
AI: Democratization or Digital Colonialism?
I especially enjoyed the thought-provoking presentation from Nikesh Gosalia (Chief Partnership Officer at Cactus Communications), which highlighted an uncomfortable reality:
- 93% of AI-generated content is in English
- Approximately 2% is in French
- Approximately 2% is in German
- More than 7,000 languages are represented in less than 5% of the content within large AI systems
The implications are profound. Is AI democratizing access to scholarly publishing (making it easier for researchers everywhere to participate in global knowledge production)? Or are we encoding colonialism at scale (entrenching linguistic and structural hierarchies, and making it harder for voices from the Global South to be heard)?
AI is already reshaping how research is created, reviewed, discovered, and shared. Its potential is enormous. But its impact depends not only on capability, but on governance, design, and intentionality. Publishers, funders, and researchers all share responsibility in shaping how these systems evolve.
Ethicality in practice (Lightening Talk)
It was also great to have our colleague Dr Miloš Čučulović (Head of Technology Innovation at MDPI) present MDPI’s Ethicality platform during a lightning talk.
“Technology alone is not the answer”
Ethicality embeds AI-driven checks directly into the submission workflow, supporting editors proactively rather than reacting after publication. As we scale, tools like this help balance trust, efficiency, and research integrity.
This goes back into the underlying theme of the conference that technology alone is not the answer. However, technology embedded thoughtfully within clear governance frameworks can strengthen confidence in the editorial process.
Final thought
The question is no longer whether technology will transform research infrastructure: it is already doing so. The real question is what role each of us will play in shaping that transformation deliberately, with structural maturity, inclusive governance, and engagement that moves from informing to co-creating.
Science needs to evolve, responsibly. And that responsibility extends not only to what we publish, but also to how the systems behind publication are designed. Some important topics to continue reflecting on both internally and within our broader community.
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG
26 February 2026
Interview with Dr. Ioannis Karagiorgos—Winner of the Journal of Marine Science and Engineering Travel Award
26 February 2026
Interview with Dr. Enrico Montalbetti—Winner of the Journal of Marine Science and Engineering Travel Award
24 February 2026
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering | Issue Cover Collection Published in 2025
We are delighted to present a list of Issue Cover Articles selected for display in volume 13 of Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (JMSE, ISSN: 2077-1312). These articles cover a wide range of topics, including directional wave spectrum, radiological hazard, floating offshore wind turbines, phytoplankton size classes (PSCs), long-distance dispersal, etc. We hope you will find something of interest among these exceptional publications.
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1. “Parametric Estimation of Directional Wave Spectra from Moored FPSO Motion Data Using Optimized Artificial Neural Networks” Cover Story: Wave estimation through vessel motions offers a cost-effective alternative to conventional wave measurement methods that require expensive oceanographic instruments. This work develops an artificial neural network (ANN) framework for the parametric estimation of directional wave spectra using motion data from a spread-moored FPSO vessel in diverse wave–current–wind scenarios. Statistical features from 6DOF motions are utilized as inputs, with correlation analysis ensuring optimal feature selection. Hyperparameter tuning significantly improves accuracy, and comparative results reveal the ANN’s superior ability to estimate wave parameters and the resulting directional wave spectra. |
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2. “Framework for Assessing Impact of Wave-Powered Desalination on Resilience of Coastal Communities” Cover Story: Coastal communities face unique challenges in regard to maintaining continuous service from critical infrastructure. This research advances capabilities for evaluating the impact of wave-powered desalination on resilience. The study focuses on the feasibility of using wave energy conversion to provide drinking water to communities and applying resilience metrics to quantify its impact. To assess the feasibility of wave-powered desalination, this research couples the open-source software Wave Energy Converter SIMulator (WEC-Sim) and Water Network Tool for Resilience (WNTR). It explores variations in both the wave resource (location, seasonality, and duration) and the ability to maintain drinking water service during a disruption scenario. |
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3. “A Numerical Study for the Self-Propulsion Performance of a Propulsion System Using the Coanda Effect” Cover Story: This study presents an innovative marine propulsion system utilizing the Coanda effect to enhance efficiency, reduce fuel consumption, and lower CO2 emissions. Numerical simulations on a 6.5K DWT tanker assessed the self-propulsion performance of a Coanda-based propeller compared to conventional designs. Using URANS equations with the SST k–ω turbulence model, the study demonstrated that the Coanda propeller generated additional lift, reducing delivered power by approximately 7.8%. These findings highlight the potential of Coanda-based propulsion as a next-generation solution for sustainable shipping, providing significant economic and environmental benefits. Further validation through full-scale ship simulations is planned. |
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4. “Multivariate Statistics, Radioactivity and Radiological Hazard Evaluation in Marine Sediments of Selected Areas from Sicily, Southern Italy” Cover Story: This paper reports the findings of an investigation aimed at assessing, for the first time, the natural and anthropogenic radioactivity content of marine sediments collected from selected areas of Sicily, Southern Italy. In particular, it focused on evaluating the average activity concentration of detected radionuclides, i.e., Ra-226, Th-232, and K-40 natural and Cs-137 anthropogenic radioisotopes, and the radiological hazard for humans, above all considering the use of this material for nourishing actual eroded beaches. In addition, Pearson correlation, principal component analysis (PCA), and hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA), i.e., multivariate statistics, were carried out by analyzing detected radioactivity and radiological characteristics to evaluate their relationship with the sampling locations. |
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5. “Key Parameters for Design Analysis and Optimization of Dynamic Inter-Array Power Cable Configurations in Floating Offshore Wind Farms” Cover Story: In deeper waters, offshore wind power turbines must be designed as floating units. An array of power cables transmits the electricity generated to the customers. Identifying the key parameters for the safe design and optimization of inter-array power cable configurations in floating offshore wind farms is crucial. A robust design is necessary to ensure the wind farm operates efficiently, without long stops for heavy maintenance of the power cable array, which could lead to large operational costs and the loss of stable electric production. The key parameters vary by location and include cable geometry. Other important design parameters include current, marine growth, and the selection of buoyancy elements, especially when the power cable is floating and does not extend to the sea floor. |
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6. “Long-Term Variability of Phytoplankton Size Classes in the Littoral Seas of Korea Using Deep Neural Networks and Satellite Data” Cover Story: This study explores long-term changes in phytoplankton size classes across the Yellow Sea, South Sea of Korea, and East/Japan Sea by using 20 years (2003–2022) of satellite ocean color data and a regionally optimized deep neural network model. The results reveal a marked expansion of pico-sized phytoplankton, particularly under warmer, stratified, and nutrient-depleted conditions, driven by rising sea surface temperatures and altered nutrient stoichiometry. This shift toward smaller phytoplankton may reduce primary production and disrupt marine food webs, with implications for fishery yields. Our findings underscore the ecological consequences of climate-driven changes in phytoplankton communities and highlight the importance of long-term ecosystem monitoring. |
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7. “Temperature-Induced Errors in ITTC Model-Ship Extrapolation” Cover Story: This study investigates how towing tank water temperature influences ITTC model ship extrapolation procedures for ship resistance prediction. Using CFD simulations of KCS and KVLCC2 at various temperatures, two key issues are identified. First, temperature-induced changes in the Reynolds number affect the actual frictional resistance at the model scale, yet the ITTC 1957 friction line does not accurately capture these variations. Second, the form factor determined through Prohaska’s method is sensitive to towing tank temperature, causing inconsistent model ship extrapolation procedures. Several friction curves were tested, showing discrepancies of up to 2.8% in full-scale resistance predictions. The importance of environmental conditions (i.e. towing tank water temperature) during experimental campaigns is higlighted to improve the hydrodynamic performance evaluation accuracy. |
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8. “Recent Developments in the Nonlinear Hydroelastic Modeling of Sea Ice Interaction with Marine Structures” Cover Story: This paper presents recent advancements in the nonlinear hydroelastic modeling of sea ice interactions with floating structures. It reviews theoretical, experimental, and numerical methodologies used to analyze complex coupled sea ice interactions with marine structures by discussing governing fluid domain solutions, fluid–ice interaction mechanisms, and ice–ship contact models. While significant progress has been made, particularly with coupled approaches validated by experimental data, challenges remain in terms of full-scale validation and the accurate representation of ice properties and dynamic interactions. Findings highlight the increasing importance of understanding sea ice interactions, particularly in the context of climate change, Arctic transportation, and the development of advanced, safe, and sustainable Arctic and offshore engineering. |
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9. “Comparative Performance Analysis of Software-Based Restoration Techniques for NAVTEX Message” Cover Story: This study investigates software-based restoration methods for NAVTEX maritime safety messages. When built-in error correction for NAVTEX systems fails, this results in corrupted characters marked with asterisks. Current systems require manual interpretation of corrupted messages, preventing integration with Maritime Single Window. Also, traditional approaches discard messages exceeding error thresholds, resulting in loss of critical safety information. The research applies Masked Language Modeling to restore corrupted messages by treating asterisk characters as masked tokens. Results show improved restoration capabilities compared to statistical language models, supporting maritime safety communication requirements and preserving safety information during challenging transmission conditions. |
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10. “Vessel Arrival Priority Determination in VTS Management: A Dynamic Scoring Approach Integrating Expert Knowledge” Cover Story: This study develops a systematic vessel arrival priority determination system, overcoming limitations of First-Come-First-Served approaches. Using Delphi surveys and Fuzzy AHP for 50 Busan Port VTS operators, an integrated dynamic scoring model is created: basic scores for vessel characteristics (54.82%), risk scores for safety intervals (29.71%), and special situation scores for emergencies (15.47%). Validation across eight scenarios demonstrated strong expert agreement with average performance metrics of 0.833 (Spearman’s ρ), 0.771 (Kendall’s τ), and 0.991 (nDCG). This research bridges implicit expert judgment and explicit algorithmic systems, providing VTS operators an objective, safety-focused tool for efficient maritime traffic management. |
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11. “Distributional Range Shifts Caused by Glacial–Interglacial Cycles: A Review on Timing, Main Processes, and Patterns of Late Pleistocene Marine Dispersal by Invertebrates in the NE Atlantic” Cover Story: Isolated oceanic islands and archipelagos are key locations for studying the biological evolution of marine organisms. In the NE Atlantic, the poleward dispersal of tropical species during the last interglacial period is a well-known phenomenon; however, the most probable dispersal route remains debates. In this study, we analyzed the Atlantic and Mediterranean last-interglacial fossil records and compared the present-day geographic distribution of shallow-water marine molluscs with their distribution during the last interglacial episode, aiming to detect range shifts. We found that dispersal occurred within a restricted “window of opportunity” associated with the end of glacial Termination II and/or the onset of the last interglacial, and that the most probable source region for the dispersing tropical species was Cabo Verde |
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12. “Analyzing the Impact of Climate Resilience on Container Terminal Throughput: A Continent-Wide Comparative Study” Cover Story: This study empirically examines the relationship between national climate resilience and container port throughput using a 13-year panel dataset (2010–2022) covering 83 countries. The findings indicate that climate resilience generally enhances port throughput, although substantial regional heterogeneity exists, with a notably negative association observed in Latin America. These results underscore that the effectiveness of climate resilience measures is highly context-dependent, shaped by regional and development conditions. By providing large-scale empirical evidence, this study advances resilience research in port logistics and offers policy-relevant insights for sustainable port development and climate-resilient infrastructure planning. |
20 February 2026
MDPI Virtual Academic Publishing Workshop (New Harvest), 25 February 2026
This Academic Publishing Workshop will be led by MDPI Regional Journal Relations Specialist, Dr. Sally Wu, on “Author Training”. Participants will receive practical advice on essential aspects of writing academic articles. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of the academic publishing landscape and how to successfully contribute to it.
Date: 25 February 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. EST
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Introduction |
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Tips for Writing Great Research Papers
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How to Respond to Peer Reviewers
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AI in Publishing: Challenges and Opportunities
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Dr. Sally Wu received a PhD in medical science from the University of Toronto in the fall of 2025. She joined MDPI in February 2025 as an Assistant Editor for Cells. She was recently promoted to Regional Journal Relations Specialist position in August. In this role, she works with many journals, liaising with authors, board members, and EiCs. She has attended several conferences across North America, hosted scholar visits, and taken part in other outreach events. |
18 February 2026
MDPI’s Open Access Program Reaches 1,000 Institutions Worldwide
