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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

Academic editing helps authors improve their work and ease the publication process. It is an in-depth service dedicated to supporting authors from pre-publication to post-publication. Here, we outline what this service entails and how it benefits authors. Find out more: https://brnw.ch/21wL4MA #academicediting #authorservices #scholarlypublishing #openaccess #MDPI

A review published in the open access journal Applied Sciences MDPI runs through the research on Japanese matcha green tea. The review, cited in The Huffington Post, provides an overview of matcha green tea and its numerous health benefits. This includes the antioxidant activity of matcha tea, which protects cells and tissues from damage. The review brings awareness to the research conducted on both green tea and matcha tea, and how more research on matcha tea needs to be done to understand the extent of its health benefits. Read more about this research: https://brnw.ch/21wL1gj or view the news story: https://brnw.ch/21wL1eM

All articles in Beverages MDPI (ISSN 2306-5710) Vol 10, Issue 1, are now freely available to access, read and download: https://brnw.ch/21wKGFW COVER STORY: Health-related nutritional human studies rely on the validity of dietary data provided by study participants. Researchers from the Technical University of Munich investigated biomarkers for food intake to help objectify data collected by food frequency questionnaires. They facilitate the monitoring of compliance with the study requirements, e.g., abstinence from food, help clean biased data, and remove non-compliant individuals. Biomarker candidates are often revealed by sophisticated metabolomics analyses of body fluids, e.g., urine or plasma, collected from case and control study populations. However, validation for using a biomarker candidate in real-life scenarios is seldomly executed. Coffee is a food item of high interest because of the abundance of bioactive compounds and the regularity of life-time consumption by a large part of the population. Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wKGFW #mdpi #openaccess #bevarages #biomarkers #research

MDPI is delighted to be a sponsor of the 53rd LIBER Annual Conference! LIBER is Europe’s largest association of research libraries, representing over 420 university, national, and research libraries. This year, the LIBER Annual Conference is being held at Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol in Cyprus. The conference brings library directors and their staff together for three days of networking and collaboration, featuring insightful discussions on the evolving landscape of libraries and open access. Find out more: https://brnw.ch/21wL3Nf #LIBER2024 #LIBER #LIBERConference

This special issue presents the latest research on gears, focusing on understanding damage mechanisms, material properties, and their real-life application behaviours to enhance gear performance. The special issue explores engineering properties, modern testing methods, sensor use, and all aspects of gear behaviour during production and operation. Guest edited by Dr. Aleksandar Miltenovic et al. Read the free reprint: https://brnw.ch/21wL3Hj #mdpi #openaccess #gears #research

With over 38,000 views, this special issue explores how Sustainable Human Resources Management (SHRM) can surpass traditional strategic Human Resources Management approaches, along with the challenges and impacts it has on employee-organisation relationships. The special issue covers various aspects, including people management, leadership, team performance, internal communication, HRM, workers' behaviour, and workers' attitudes towards work environments. Guest edited by Prof. Dr. Daniel Roque Gomes et al. Download the open access reprint: https://brnw.ch/21wKZuD #mdpi #openaccess #employee #SHRM #research

Food-waste in Japan is a big issue. A paper published in the open access journal Recycling MDPI looks at Japan’s Food and Waste Recycling Law and the current government policy on food wastage. The researchers also explore how these legislations fulfil the sustainable development goal (SDG) target 12.3, a goal that calls for a reduction in food waste. The article, cited in BBC News, explores the history and intricacies of the food waste policy in Japan, and how future government regulations and strategies can be implemented to ensure that the SDGs are being achieved. Read more about the research: https://brnw.ch/21wL0ln or read the news story: https://brnw.ch/21wL0lm

Researchers from Princeton University, Rutgers University and Cornell University investigate biodiversity loss in the ocean by uncovering market stalls in New York City that sell endangered sea cucumber species. The study, published in the open access journal Sustainability MDPI uses genetic testing to identify the endangered sea cucumbers in New York food markets. The results from this study demonstrate that there is an abundance of endangered sea cucumbers currently on the market. The researchers conclude that genetic markers need to be developed to tackle this so that the geographical origins of the sea cucumbers can be traced. Additionally, they noted that more awareness and responsibility are needed by market holders in regards to protecting certain species. Access the research: https://brnw.ch/21wL0Zc #openaccess #openscience #seacucumber #onehealth

We are pleased to announce Prof. Dr. Daniel Muijs of Queen's University Belfast has been appointed Editor-in-Chief of Education Sciences MDPI. Prof. Dr. Muijs, a recognised expert in school and teacher effectiveness and school leadership, has held senior roles in academia and the public sector. He continues to make significant contributions to the field as an elected member of the Executive Committee of the European Association for Learning and Instruction, a member of the board of the Teacher Development Trust, and a member of the Impact Board of Teach First. See the interview: https://brnw.ch/21wKYzp #mdpi #openaccess #editorinchief #education #research