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World Malaria Day, observed annually on 25 April, is a global reminder of the urgent need to stay focused on the fight against malaria—a preventable and treatable disease that still threatens millions of lives, especially in vulnerable communities. Despite considerable progress over the past two decades, malaria continues to take a heavy toll, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where children under five remain at most risk.

The theme for 2025, “Malaria Ends with Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite”, is a powerful call to action. It is a strong reminder that the fight against malaria is not over, and that the power to end it lies with all of us.

In recognition of this vital cause, MDPI is spotlighting impactful research across a selection of its journals, highlighting contributions that advance the understanding, prevention, and treatment of malaria. Featured journals include Cells, Insects, Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM), Metabolites, Parasitologia, Pathogens, Pharmaceuticals, Reports, and TropicalMed. By bringing these articles to the forefront, MDPI reaffirms its commitment to open access knowledge and global health equity.

Prof. Tu Youyou was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2015 for discovering artemisinin, a drug that has significantly reduced the mortality rates for patients suffering from malaria.

To honor Prof. Tu Youyou’s remarkable contributions and to continue with her achievements, MDPI established the Tu Youyou Award in 2016. This award aims to acknowledge exceptional scholars committed to the research fields of natural products chemistry and medicinal chemistry.

The winners of the 2024 Tu Youyou Award will be announced on 30 April. Visit the award website for the latest updates!

“Blood Source and Anesthetics Effects on the Maintenance of Anopheles darlingi in the Lab-Rearing Condition”
by José Daniel Costa Pontual, Natália Vitória Coelho, Najara Akira Costa dos Santos, Alessandra da Silva Bastos, Jéssica Evangelista Araújo, Alice Oliveira Andrade, Jansen Fernandes Medeiros and Maisa da Silva Araujo
Insects 2025, 16(3), 281; https://doi.org/10.3390/insects16030281

“Identification of Bioactive Metabolites of Capirona macrophylla by Metabolomic Analysis, Molecular Docking, and In Vitro Antiparasitic Assays”
by Joseph Evaristo, Elise de Laia, Bruna Tavares, Esdras Mendonça, Larissa Grisostenes, Caroline Rodrigues, Welington do Nascimento, Carolina Garcia, Sheila Guterres, Fábio Nogueira et al.
Metabolites 2025, 15(3), 157; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo15030157

“Duplication of a Type-P5B-ATPase in Laverania and Avian Malaria Parasites and Implications About the Evolution of Plasmodium”
by Mark F. Wiser
Parasitologia 2025, 5(1), 6; https://doi.org/10.3390/parasitologia5010006

“Effect of Health Education Intervention on Knowledge and Adherence to Intermittent Preventive Treatment of Malaria in Pregnancy Among Women”
by Pauline N. Atser, Gommaa Hayat and Uchenna B. Okafor
Healthcare 2025, 13(2), 105; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13020105

“Uncovering the Mechanism of Action of Antiprotozoal Agents: A Survey on Photoaffinity Labeling Strategy”
by Alessandro Giraudo, Cristiano Bolchi, Marco Pallavicini, Roberto Di Santo, Roberta Costi and Francesco Saccoliti
Pharmaceuticals 2025, 18(1), 28; https://doi.org/10.3390/ph18010028

“Contribution of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Studies to the Understanding of Cerebral Malaria Pathogenesis”
by Alicia Comino Garcia-Munoz, Isabelle Varlet, Georges Emile Grau, Teodora-Adriana Perles-Barbacaru and Angèle Viola
Pathogens 2024, 13(12), 1042; https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens13121042

“Prophylaxis Failure and Successful Management of Delayed-Onset Malaria with Renal Complications: A Case Report with Oral Artemether-Lumefantrine Treatment”
by Ilir Tolaj, Gramoz Bunjaku, Murat Mehmeti and Yllka Begolli
Reports 2023, 6(4), 53; https://doi.org/10.3390/reports6040053

“Sensitivity Assessment of a Multiplex and Real-Time PCR Protocols for the Detection of Malaria in External Quality Control Samples in the Malaria Reference Center in Greece”
by Nikolaos Tegos, Christos Goumenopoulos, Anastasia Mpimpa, Vasilios Papavasilopoulos, Stavroula Beleri and Eleni Patsoula
Parasitologia 2024, 4(2), 150-161; https://doi.org/10.3390/parasitologia4020013

“Prevention of Malaria in Pregnant Women and Its Effects on Maternal and Child Health, the Case of Centre Hospitalier de Kingasani II in the Democratic Republic of the Congo”
by Japhet Kabalu Tshiongo, Trésor Zola Matuvanga, Patrick Mitashi, Vivi Maketa, Henk D. F. H. Schallig, Petra F. Mens, Hypolite Muhindo Mavoko and Junior Matangila Rika
Trop. Med. Infect. Dis. 2024, 9(5), 92; https://doi.org/10.3390/tropicalmed9050092

“An Epidemiological Survey of Malaria Infection in Espírito Santo State, Brazil, from 2007 to 2017”
by Nayna Carvalho Oliveira, Lais Rosa Boscalha, Cinthia Emerich Toledo, Felipe Sarlo Pezzin, Bruno Costanza Cisari, Suellen Rodrigues Maran, Laís Rodrigues Diniz, Pedro Henrique Schultz Corcino Freitas, Adenilton Cruzeiro, Frederico Eutropio et al.
Parasitologia 2023, 3(3), 215-222; https://doi.org/10.3390/parasitologia3030022

“Low Prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum Histidine-Rich Protein 2 and 3 Gene Deletions—A Multiregional Study in Central and West Africa”
by Tina Krueger, Moses Ikegbunam, Abel Lissom, Thaisa Lucas Sandri, Jacques Dollon Mbama Ntabi, Jean Claude Djontu, Marcel Tapsou Baina, Roméo Aimé Laclong Lontchi, Moustapha Maloum, Givina Zang Ella et al.
Pathogens 2023, 12(3), 455; https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens12030455

“Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Malaria Control in Africa: A Preliminary Analysis”
by Liping Gao, Qi Shi, Zhiguo Liu, Zhenjun Li and Xiaoping Dong
Trop. Med. Infect. Dis. 2023, 8(1), 67; https://doi.org/10.3390/tropicalmed8010067

Conference: 21st Annual International Conference of the Metabolomics Society (Metabolomics 2025)
Date: 22–26 June 2025
Place: Prague Congress Centre, Prague, Czech Republic

MDPI will be attending the 21st Annual International Conference of the Metabolomics Society (Metabolomics 2025) as an exhibitor. This meeting will be held in Prague, Czech Republic, from 22 to 26 June 2025.

This conference is the official annual meeting of the Metabolomics Society and the largest metabolomics meeting worldwide. The major scientific themes of the conference will include metabolomics in health and disease; metabolomics of plants, food, environment, and microbes; technology advances in metabolomics; and computational metabolomics, statistics, and bioinformatics. Beyond the main topics, the conference will place a particular focus on the increasingly important role that metabolomics plays in fundamental biology research. The scientific program will include plenary and keynote talks, parallel scientific sessions, interactive poster sessions, sponsor lunches, and specially organized workshops.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:

• Metabolites;
• Cells;
• Marine Drugs;
• Proteomes;
• Current Issues in Molecular Biology;
• Nutrients;
• Biomolecules;
• International Journal of Molecular Sciences;
• Diabetology;
• Plants;
• Agronomy;
• Antioxidants;
• Applied Biosciences;
• Biomedinformatics;
• Diseases;
• Foods.

If you are planning to attend the above conference, please feel free to start a 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 website: https://www.metabolomics2025.org/.

We are thrilled to share the updated Exceptional Reviewers List 2025. 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, Metabolites (ISSN: 2218-1989) recognizes the significant role our reviewers play in maintaining the quality and integrity of the articles we publish. According to the latest surveys conducted in 2024, 92% of our authors rate the peer review process as good or excellent, thanks to our pool of excellent reviewers.

We would like to express our sincere appreciation to all reviewers who have generously volunteered their time and expertise to assist in Metabolites’ 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 November 2024. Each quarter we will select a group of outstanding reviewers and introduce them here.

Q1:
Name: Dr. Charles Hocart
Affiliation: Australian National University, Australia

Name: Dr. David Rovnyak
Affiliation: Bucknell University, PA, USA

Name: Dr. Enrique Rodriguez
Affiliation: Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Name: Dr. Jace Jones
Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, MD, USA

Name: Dr. Wim Mandemakers
Affiliation: University Medical Center Rotterdam, the Netherlands

Name: Dr. Yuriy L. Orlov
Affiliation: Sechenov University, Russia

Name: Dr. Barbara J. Boucher
Affiliation: Queen Mary University of London, UK

“Reviewing papers thoroughly is a considerable task and takes time and effort but, where I know about a topic, I am glad to do that work.”

Name: Dr. Raul Díaz-Molina
Affiliation: Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, México

“In the last three and a half years I have reviewed almost 70 articles from different publishers, of which 45 articles belong to different journals of MDPI, to whom I am very grateful for their kind confidence.”

Name: Dr. Sonali Mishra
Affiliation: Washington University School of Medicine, MO, USA

"Reviewing for Metabolites has been a truly rewarding experience. The journal maintains a high standard of academic rigor while fostering a collaborative and respectful peer review environment. I’ve found the editorial team to be highly professional, responsive, and organized, which makes the process both efficient and enjoyable. Manuscripts are consistently relevant and of high scientific quality, reflecting the journal’s strong position in the field of metabolomics and related disciplines.

As a reviewer, I appreciate the journal’s clear guidelines and commitment to maintaining the integrity of the peer review process. There’s a genuine focus on improving each manuscript, and I value the opportunity to contribute constructively to the advancement of scientific knowledge. The turnaround time is well-balanced—prompt yet thorough—allowing for timely publication without compromising quality.

What stands out most is the sense of community and shared purpose among contributors. Being part of Metabolites allows me to stay engaged with cutting-edge research while playing a role in upholding the standards of scientific publishing. I highly recommend the experience to fellow researchers who are looking to support meaningful, impactful science."

Name: Dr. Zhengwei Huang
Affiliation: Jinan University, China

“It is my pleasure to review many impressive works submitted to Metabolites and other MDPI journals.”

We are delighted to share some selected papers on various aspects of health and disease research that were published in our journal Metabolites (ISSN: 2218-1989) from 2023 to 2024. The following is a list of high-quality articles that we believe will be of interest to you:

1. “Enhancing Cancer Diagnosis with Real-Time Feedback: Tumor Metabolism through Hyperpolarized 1-13C Pyruvate MRSI”
by Gaurav Sharma, José S. Enriquez, Ryan Armijo, Muxin Wang, Pratip Bhattacharya and Shivanand Pudakalakatti
Metabolites 2023, 13(5), 606; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13050606
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/5/606

2. “Application of Benchtop NMR for Metabolomics Study Using Feces of Mice with DSS-Induced Colitis”
by Zihao Song, Yuki Ohnishi, Seiji Osada, Li Gan, Jiaxi Jiang, Zhiyan Hu, Hiroyuki Kumeta, Yasuhiro Kumaki, Yuki Yokoi, Kiminori Nakamura et al.
Metabolites 2023, 13(5), 611; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13050611
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/5/611

3. “Identification of Novel Biomarkers in Late Preterm Neonates with Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) Using Urinary Metabolomic Analysis”
by Irene Christopoulou, Eirini Kostopoulou, Konstantina Matzarapi, Styliani A. Chasapi, Georgios A. Spyroulias and Anastasia Varvarigou
Metabolites 2023, 13(5), 644; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13050644
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/5/644

4. “Ensemble Learning for Breast Cancer Lesion Classification: A Pilot Validation Using Correlated Spectroscopic Imaging and Diffusion-Weighted Imaging”
by Ajin Joy, Marlene Lin, Melissa Joines, Andres Saucedo, Stephanie Lee-Felker, Jennifer Baker, Aichi Chien, Uzay Emir, Paul M. Macey and M. Albert Thomas
Metabolites 2023, 13(7), 835; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13070835
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/7/835

5. “Plasma Proteomics-Based Discovery of Mechanistic Biomarkers of Hyperbaric Stress and Pulmonary Oxygen Toxicity”
by Kyle J. Mahoney, Jacob S. Bowie, Austin E. Ford, Neranjan Perera, Yasuki Sekiguchi, David M. Fothergill and Elaine C. Lee
Metabolites 2023, 13(9), 970; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13090970
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/9/970

6. “Low-Field Benchtop NMR to Discover Early-Onset Sepsis: A Proof of Concept”
by Matteo Stocchero, Claire Cannet, Claudia Napoli, Elena Demetrio, Eugenio Baraldi and Giuseppe Giordano
Metabolites 2023, 13(9), 1029; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13091029
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/9/1029

7. “The Role of Mass Spectrometry in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Biomarker Discovery”
by Eric Yi-Liang Shen, Mei Ran Abellona U, I. Jane Cox and Simon D. Taylor-Robinson
Metabolites 2023, 13(10), 1059; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13101059
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/10/1059

8. “Blood-Derived Metabolic Signatures as Biomarkers of Injury Severity in Traumatic Brain Injury: A Pilot Study”
by Elani A. Bykowski, Jamie N. Petersson, Sean P. Dukelow, Chester Ho, Chantel T. Debert, Tony Montina and Gerlinde A. S. Metz
Metabolites 2024, 14(2), 105; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14020105
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/2/105

9. “Integrative Analysis of Cytokine and Lipidomics Datasets Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Rats”
by Alexis N. Pulliam, Alyssa F. Pybus, David A. Gaul, Samuel G. Moore, Levi B. Wood, Facundo M. Fernández and Michelle C. LaPlaca
Metabolites 2024, 14(3), 133; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14030133
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/3/133

10. “Mass Spectrometry Imaging Reveals Spatial Metabolic Alterations and Salidroside’s Effects in Diabetic Encephalopathy”
by Shuohan Cheng, Xianyue Meng, Zixuan Wang, Tianfang Lan, Zhi Zhou, Zhonghua Wang and Zeper Abliz
Metabolites 2024, 14(12), 670; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14120670
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/12/670

1. “Role of Oxidative Stress in Ocular Diseases: A Balancing Act”
by Daisy Y. Shu, Suman Chaudhary, Kin-Sang Cho, Anton Lennikov, William P. Miller, David C. Thorn, Menglu Yang and Tina B. McKay
Metabolites 2023, 13(2), 187; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13020187
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/2/187

2. “Red Blood Cell Metabolism In Vivo and In Vitro”
by Angelo D’Alessandro, Alkmini T. Anastasiadi, Vassilis L. Tzounakas, Travis Nemkov, Julie A. Reisz, Anastsios G. Kriebardis, James C. Zimring, Steven L. Spitalnik and Michael P. Busch
Metabolites 2023, 13(7), 793; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13070793
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/7/793

3. “Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Counters Oxidative Stress/Inflammation-Driven Symptoms in Long COVID-19 Patients: Preliminary Outcomes”
by Simona Mrakic-Sposta, Alessandra Vezzoli, Giacomo Garetto, Matteo Paganini, Enrico Camporesi, Tommaso Antonio Giacon, Cinzia Dellanoce, Jacopo Agrimi and Gerardo Bosco
Metabolites 2023, 13(10), 1032; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13101032
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/10/1032

4. “Revised Harris–Benedict Equation: New Human Resting Metabolic Rate Equation”
by Eleni Pavlidou, Sousana K. Papadopoulou, Kyriakos Seroglou and Constantinos Giaginis
Metabolites 2023, 13(2), 189; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13020189
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/2/189

5. “The Role of Cellular Metabolism in Maintaining the Function of the Dentine-Pulp Complex: A Narrative Review”
by Kacper Nijakowski, Martyna Ortarzewska, Jakub Jankowski, Anna Lehmann and Anna Surdacka
Metabolites 2023, 13(4), 520; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13040520
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/4/520

6. “The Impact of Different Intensities of Physical Activity on Serum Urate and Gout: A Mendelian Randomization Study”
by Tangxun Yang, Shilin Bi, Xing Zhang, Mingyue Yin, Siyuan Feng and Hansen Li
Metabolites 2024, 14(1), 66; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14010066
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/1/66

7. “The Urinary Metabolome of Newborns with Perinatal Complications”
by Yamilé López-Hernández, Victoria Lima-Rogel, Rupasri Mandal, Jiamin Zheng, Lun Zhang, Eponine Oler, David Alejandro García-López, Claudia Torres-Calzada, Ana Ruth Mejía-Elizondo, Jenna Poelzer et al.
Metabolites 2024, 14(1), 41; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14010041
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/1/41

8. “Roles of Myokines and Muscle-Derived Extracellular Vesicles in Musculoskeletal Deterioration under Disuse Conditions”
by Jie Zhang, Yunfang Gao and Jiangwei Yan
Metabolites 2024, 14(2), 88; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14020088
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/2/88

9. “Effects of Branched-Chain Amino Acids on the Inflammatory Response Induced by LPS in Caco-2 Cells”
by Bruna Ruschel Ewald Vega Garcia, Edson Naoto Makiyama, Geni Rodrigues Sampaio, Rosana Aparecida Manólio Soares-Freitas, Andrea Bonvini, Andressa Godoy Amaral, Silvana Bordin, Ricardo Ambrósio Fock and Marcelo Macedo Rogero
Metabolites 2024, 14(1), 76; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14010076
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/1/76

10. “Novel Approaches to Studying SLC13A5 Disease”
by Adriana S. Beltran
Metabolites 2024, 14(2), 84; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14020084
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/2/84

We are delighted to share some of the highly cited papers on various aspects of gut microbiota research that were published in our journal Metabolites (2218-1989) from 2023 to 2024. The following is a list of high-quality articles and Special Issues that we believe will be of interest to you:

1. “GABA Metabolism, Transport and Their Roles and Mechanisms in the Regulation of Abiotic Stress (Hypoxia, Salt, Drought) Resistance in Plants”
by Ding Yuan, Xiaolei Wu, Binbin Gong, Ruixiao Huo, Liran Zhao, Jingrui Li, Guiyun Lü and Hongbo Gao
Metabolites 2023, 13(3), 347; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13030347
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/3/347

2. “Deciphering Gut Microbiome Responses upon Microplastic Exposure via Integrating Metagenomics and Activity-Based Metabolomics”
by Pengcheng Tu, Jingchuan Xue, Huixia Niu, Qiong Tang, Zhe Mo, Xiaodong Zheng, Lizhi Wu, Zhijian Chen, Yanpeng Cai and Xiaofeng Wang
Metabolites 2023, 13(4), 530; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13040530
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/4/530

3. “Interactive Effect of Dietary Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) and Water Temperature on Growth Performance, Blood Plasma Indices, Heat Shock Proteins and GABAergic Gene Expression in Juvenile Olive Flounder Paralichthys olivaceus”
by Seunghan Lee, Mohammad Moniruzzaman, Nathaniel Farris, Taesun Min and Sungchul C. Bai
Metabolites 2023, 13(5), 619; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13050619
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/5/619

4. “High-Throughput Screening of Natural Product and Synthetic Molecule Libraries for Antibacterial Drug Discovery”
by Navid J. Ayon
Metabolites 2023, 13(5), 625; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13050625
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/5/625

5. “Dietary Coated Sodium Butyrate Ameliorates Hepatic Lipid Accumulation and Inflammation via Enhancing Antioxidative Function in Post-Peaking Laying Hens”
by Sasa Miao, Yan Li, Tianming Mu, Xiaoming Wang, Wenyan Zhao, Ru Li, Xinyang Dong and Xiaoting Zou
Metabolites 2023, 13(5), 650; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13050650
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/5/650

6. “Certain Tomato Root Exudates Induced by Pseudomonas stutzeri NRCB010 Enhance Its Rhizosphere Colonization Capability”
by Huanhuan Zhang, Donghui Zheng, Chun Hu, Wenwen Cheng, Peng Lei, Hong Xu and Nan Gao
Metabolites 2023, 13(5), 664; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13050664
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/5/664

7. “The Interplay between Gut Microbiota and Oral Medications and Its Impact on Advancing Precision Medicine”
by Sara Mousa, Muhammad Sarfraz and Walaa K. Mousa
Metabolites 2023, 13(5), 674; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13050674
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/5/674

8. “Effects of Perfluorooctanoic Acid on Gut Microbiota and Microbial Metabolites in C57BL/6J Mice”
by Bei Gao, Lixia Chen, Weichen Xu, Jinjun Shan, Weishou Shen and Nan Gao
Metabolites 2023, 13(6), 707; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13060707
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/6/707

9. “Role of Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid in Plant Defense Response”
by Zhujuan Guo, Junqing Gong, Shuitian Luo, Yixin Zuo and Yingbai Shen
Metabolites 2023, 13(6), 741; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13060741
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/6/741

10. “AFB₁ Microbial Degradation by Bacillus subtilis WJ6 and Its Degradation Mechanism Exploration Based on the Comparative Transcriptomics Approach”
by Peizhou Yang, Wenjing Wu, Danfeng Zhang, Lili Cao and Jieshun Cheng
Metabolites 2023, 13(7), 785; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13070785
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/7/785

11. “Interaction and Metabolic Pathways: Elucidating the Role of Gut Microbiota in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Pathogenesis”
by Lindong Mao, Biling Gao, Hao Chang and Heqing Shen
Metabolites 2024, 14(1), 43; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14010043
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/1/43

12. “Metabolic Rewiring of Mycobacterium tuberculosis upon Drug Treatment and Antibiotics Resistance”
by Biplab Singha, Sumit Murmu, Tripti Nair, Rahul Singh Rawat, Aditya Kumar Sharma and Vijay Soni
Metabolites 2024, 14(1), 63; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14010063
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/1/63

13. “The Exometabolome of Xylella fastidiosa in Contact with Paraburkholderia phytofirmans Supernatant Reveals Changes in Nicotinamide, Amino Acids, Biotin, and Plant Hormones”
by Oseias R. Feitosa-Junior, Andrea Lubbe, Suzanne M. Kosina, Joaquim Martins-Junior, Deibs Barbosa, Clelia Baccari, Paulo A. Zaini, Benjamin P. Bowen, Trent R. Northen, Steven E. Lindow et al.
Metabolites 2024, 14(2), 82; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14020082
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/2/82

14. “HMOs Impact the Gut Microbiome of Children and Adults Starting from Low Predicted Daily Doses”
by Danica Bajic, Frank Wiens, Eva Wintergerst, Stef Deyaert, Aurélien Baudot and Pieter Van den Abbeele
Metabolites 2024, 14(4), 239; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14040239
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/4/239

15. “Non/Low-Caloric Artificial Sweeteners and Gut Microbiome: From Perturbed Species to Mechanisms”
by Jiahao Feng, Jingya Peng, Yun-Chung Hsiao, Chih-Wei Liu, Yifei Yang, Haoduo Zhao, Taylor Teitelbaum, Xueying Wang and Kun Lu
Metabolites 2024, 14(10), 544; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14100544
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/10/544

1. “Effect of a Multistrain Probiotic on Feline Gut Health through the Fecal Microbiota and Its Metabolite SCFAs”
by Yifei Li, Ilyas Ali, Zhiqi Lei, Yanan Li, Min Yang, Caixia Yang and Lian Li
Metabolites 2023, 13(2), 228; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13020228
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/2/228

2. “Different Types of Glucocorticoids to Evaluate Stress and Welfare in Animals and Humans: General Concepts and Examples of Combined Use”
by María Botía, Damián Escribano, Silvia Martínez-Subiela, Asta Tvarijonaviciute, Fernando Tecles, Marina López-Arjona and José J. Cerón
Metabolites 2023, 13(1), 106; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13010106
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/1/106

3. “Effects of Saline-Alkaline Stress on Metabolome, Biochemical Parameters, and Histopathology in the Kidney of Crucian Carp (Carassius auratus)”
by Lu Ding, Yingjie Liu, XiaofengWei, Chuanye Geng, Wenzhi Liu, Lin Han, Fangying Yuan, Peng Wang and Yanchun Sun
Metabolites 2023, 13(2), 159; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13020159
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/2/159

4. “Biological Characteristics and Energy Metabolism of Migrating Insects”
by Xiaokang Li, Yan Zhou and Kongming Wu
Metabolites 2023, 13(3), 439; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo13030439
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/13/3/439

5. “Metabolomic Changes in Rat Serum after Chronic Exposure to Glyphosate-Based Herbicide”
by Oluwatosin Daramola, Cristian D. Gutierrez Reyes, Jesús Chávez-Reyes, Bruno A. Marichal-Cancino, Judith Nwaiwu, Sherifdeen Onigbinde, Moyinoluwa Adeniyi, Joy Solomon, Md Mostofa Al Amin Bhuiyan and Yehia Mechref
Metabolites 2024, 14(1), 50; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14010050
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/1/50

6. “Metabolomic Signatures of Brainstem in Mice following Acute and Subchronic Hydrogen Sulfide Exposure”
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In order to further enhance Metabolites (ISSN: 2218-1989), promote the academic exchange of young scientists, and support the Editorial Board with additional talent, the first Early Career Editorial Board of Metabolites (2025–2026) is being set up, and outstanding young scholars are invited to join!

Recruitment:
A total of 100 Early Career Editorial Board Members are planned to be recruited.

The requirements to be an Early Career Editorial Board Member (ECEBM):

• Completed their doctorate/Ph.D. degree in the past 10 years (considering exceptions for career interruptions, including medical and family leave);
• Served as the first, last, or corresponding author of at least five manuscripts published in peer-reviewed journals;
• Evidence of significant research achievements in the fields of metabolomics or metabolism;
• Researchers that are currently (at the time of application) an assistant professor, research assistant professor, associate research scientist, post-doctoral fellow, or equivalent early-career position;
• Researchers that are active and engaged in their community (e.g., experienced at presenting at academic conferences or involved in professional organizations).

Benefits of Early Career Editorial Board Members:

• A certificate of appointment as an Early Career Editorial Board Member will be provided;
• The achievements of Early Career Editorial Board Members will be publicized on the journals’ various media platforms to improve academic visibility;
• Opportunities to be promoted to a full Editorial Board Member will be provided contingent upon contributions;
• The journal will regularly acknowledge those who have participated in the peer-review process on the website;
• Opportunities to participate in or host annual meetings and online seminars organized by the Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board Members.

 Responsibilities of an Early Career Editorial Board Member:

• Publicizing and promoting the journal at academic conferences and among peers;
• Selecting high-quality articles and preparing media content for their promotion;
• Reviewing at least four manuscripts per year;
• Identifying potential reviewers for specific papers, and assessing any potential ethical or policy-based questions that might arise due to the papers’ content;
• Supporting the development of the journal through various means, such as providing suggestions, promoting the journal via academic networks, academic conferences, and new media channels, etc.;
• Inviting submissions from world-leading scientists in their respective research fields through both local and global networks;
• Learning about the scholarly publishing landscape, including gaining an awareness of the manuscript review process, ethical considerations, and the strategies used by publishers.

Application:

Please send the application form and your academic resume to metabolites@mdpi.com with the subject “Metabolites Early Career Editorial Board Application + Name + Institute + Research Expertise”.

Application deadline: 31 July 2025.

Selection process:

Initial screening of application materials → selection by the Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board Members → email notification → issuing a certificate of appointment.