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Special Issues (SIs) are collections of papers centered around a subject of special interest and are organized and led by subject experts who take on the role of Guest Editor of the Special Issue. A Special Issue is not an issue of the journal.

All submissions follow the same peer review process as regular papers and are published in the regular issues of the journal when they are accepted, but are additionally labelled as belonging to a Special Issue and are discoverable within the collection. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here.

Sustainability in the Digital Age: Synergizing Information Technology, Learning Analytics, and Digital Transformation

edited by

Zhaofang Chu

and

Yunfei Wang

Coatings for Road and Transportation Infrastructure: From Conventional Markings to Advanced Optical Functional Systems

edited by

Iran Rocha Segundo

Joaquim Carneiro

Laura Nascimento Mazzoni

and

Orlando Lima Júnior

Security, Privacy, and Intellectual Property Protection in AI

edited by Kassem Kallas and

Sevil Sen

Neonatal and Pediatric Sepsis: Focus on Pathogenesis and Treatment Strategies

edited by

Mirela Anişoara Siminel

and

Dominic Gabriel Iliescu

Novel Insights into Chronic Pain: Pathophysiology and Interventions

edited by Jung Eun Kim and

Hee Yong Kang

Eye Tracking in the Age of AI: Explainability, Prediction, and Applications

edited by

Hedda Martina Šola

and

Jasenka Gajdoš Kljusurić

Research Progress in Metal-Organic Framework Materials

edited by

Lulu Chai

Veterinary Aspects of Pig Nutrition: Gut Health, Metabolic Homeostasis, Antimicrobial Reduction and Functional Nutrients

edited by Miguel Cervantes-Ramírez and

Adriana Morales-Trejo

Molecular Pathogenesis and Resistance Mechanisms of Aquatic Pathogens

edited by

Xiangmin Lin

and

Ramanathan Srinivasan

Organic and Organoelement Chemistry—A Themed Issue in Honor of Professor Oleg G. Sinyashin on the Occasion of His 70th Birthday

edited by Alexander Burilov,

Elena Alexandrovna Chugunova

and Ying Zhou

10th Anniversary of Universe: Galaxies and Their Black Holes

edited by

Paola Marziani

and

Mauro D’Onofrio

Magnetic Nanoscale Materials and Exotic Spin Structures: A 65th Birthday Gift to Annie K. Powell

edited by

Masooma Ibrahim

and Jonas Braun

Current and Future Trends in Cosmetics Research: The 10th Anniversary of Cosmetics

edited by

Enzo Berardesca

Feature Papers in Cosmetics in 2025

edited by

Enzo Berardesca

10th Anniversary of Cosmetics—Recent Advances and Perspectives

edited by

Vasil Georgiev

Digital Learning: Exploring the Use of Educational Technology in Educational Environments

edited by Robert Otto Davis

Exclusive Papers Collection of Editorial Board Members and Invited Scholars in Applied Microbiology (2023, 2024)

edited by

Ian Connerton

Latest Review Papers in Molecular Biology 2024

edited by

Madhav Bhatia

Feature Papers in Information in 2024–2025

edited by

Willy Susilo

Recent Advances in the Discovery and Development of Drugs for Civilization Diseases

edited by

Marcin Gackowski

Karolina Szewczyk-Golec

and

Renata Studzińska

Innovations in Sustainable Tourism: Shaping the Future of Destinations

edited by

Lucilia Cardoso

Giovana Goretti Feijó de Almeida

Luís Lima Santos

and Paulo Almeida

Feature Papers in Cosmetics in 2025

edited by

Enzo Berardesca

Exclusive Papers Collection of Editorial Board Members and Invited Scholars in Applied Microbiology (2023, 2024)

edited by

Ian Connerton

Insights from the Editorial Board Member

edited by

Carlos S. Moreno

25th Anniversary of IJMS: Updates and Advances in Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics

edited by

Francesca Oliviero

and

Anna Lisa Giuliani

Energy, Electrical and Power Engineering: 3rd Edition

edited by

and

Interdisciplinary Insights in Engineering Research

edited by

Antonio Gil Bravo

Feature Papers in Information in 2024–2025

edited by

Willy Susilo

Abiotic Stress Responses in Plants

edited by

Marilena Ronzan

and

Marzena Sujkowska-Rybkowska

Current and Future Trends in Cosmetics Research: The 10th Anniversary of Cosmetics

edited by

Enzo Berardesca

Reprint

Hydrogel for Sustained Delivery of Therapeutic Agents (2nd Edition)

edited by Adina Magdalena Musuc, Magdalena Mititelu, Mariana Chelu

Reprint

Aquatic Animal Viruses and Antiviral Immunity

edited by Mark Polinski

Reprint

Curiosity and Modernity in Early Modern Spain

edited by Marina Brownlee

Reprint

Thermal Management System for Lithium-Ion Batteries

edited by Jinsheng Xiao, Hengyun Zhang, Tianqi Yang

Reprint

Studies in Advanced and Selective Manufacturing Technologies

edited by Muhannad Ahmed Obeidi

Reprint

Supramolecular Systems for Gene and Drug Delivery, 2nd Edition

edited by Francisco José Ostos, José Antonio Lebrón, Pilar López-Cornejo

Reprint

Cognitive Radio Networks

edited by Jia Liu, Kechen Zheng, Xiaoying Liu, Zhao Li, Yang Xu

Reprint

Renewable Energy Integration and Application in Buildings for Carbon Neutrality 2nd Edition

edited by Lin Lu, Jianheng Chen

Reprint

Efficient Chemical Technologies and Adsorbents for Environmental Pollution Removal and Wastes Recycling II

edited by Monika Wawrzkiewicz, Anna Wołowicz

Dr. Genevieve Graaf

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Professor Antonios G. Kladas

The provided assistance by the responsible personnel of MDPI in the development of a Special Issue has been very efficient.

Professor João Soares

MDPI uses an excellent editorial system: easy to use and with good support.

Professor Helena M. Ramos

I first knew of MDPI journals several years ago and their efficiency, rigor and support for reviewers and authors have been primordial

Dr. Lorenzo Antonio Picos Corrales

It has been a pleasure working together with other Guest Editors and the staff of the section "Polymer Networks" of the journal

Professor Burkhard Poeggeler

The dedication of your staff allows for efficient work on the Special Issues and the success shows that the readers are interested

Professor Thomas Wenzel

In general very good, flexibility in deadlines important, sometimes it takes time to get good reviewers that deliver and authors that can

Professor Sergio José Ibáñez Godoy

My experience is good. Reviewers specialized in the subject matter should be sought. The presence of reference authors with discounts and free articles

Dr. Onofrio davide Palmitessa

It was a great experience because I had the possibility to read (preview) the manuscript submitted by researchers spread worldwide. This has

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