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With over 33,000 views, this special issue explores current research on various aspects of the agricultural environment and intelligent plant protection equipment to promote sustainable agricultural development. The special issue focuses on the interaction of all factors constituting a comprehensive agricultural environment system, their interaction with each other, and their effect on agricultural production. Guest edited by Prof. Dr. Xiongkui He et al. Download the free reprint: https://brnw.ch/21wLbWp #mdpi #openaccess #plants #agronomy #research

In this article, we explore research on creativity and well-being. Here, we discuss how engaging in creative activities can help boost mood, how the flow state improves mental health, and how divergent thinking can increase emotional competence in older adults. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wLaJe #openaccess #openscience #mentalhealthresearch

A paper published in the open-access journal Nanomaterials MDPI explores the ability of micro- and nano-plastics (MNPs) to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB) in mice. The article, cited in Forbes, highlights the growing concern of human’s excessive plastic use, and the potential harm it may cause. The research explores the mechanism by which plastic MNPs cross the blood-brain barrier. They find that when the MNPs meet the bilayer, they form a protein structure called the corona. This structure, they found, was also key in determining the toxicity of the plastic particles. Read more about this research: https://brnw.ch/21wLb0r or view the news story: https://brnw.ch/21wLaVg

We are pleased to announce that Prof. Dr. Vita Maciulskiene has been appointed Section Editor-in-Chief of the “Dentistry” Section in Medicina MDPI (ISSN: 1648-9144). A professor at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Prof. Dr. Vita Maciulskien has an extensive background in scientific research and publishing. See the interview: https://brnw.ch/21wLaOz #mdpi #openaccess #dentistry #research

All articles in MDPI_Toxins (ISSN: 2072-6651) Vol 16, Issue 5, are now freely available to access, read and download: https://brnw.ch/21wKK6B COVER STORY: To assess the potential health risks of mycotoxins in breakfast cereals for children, research from the Universidade do Porto examined the bioaccessibility and intestinal absorption of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), enniatin B (ENNB), and sterigmatocystin (STG) in cereals. The study employed an in vitro gastrointestinal model to investigate how these mycotoxins are released from the cereal during digestion and subsequently absorbed by the intestines. The results revealed that bioaccessibility increased from the stomach to the intestines for AFB1 and STG, but not for ENNB. Bioaccessibility varied across the mycotoxins, ranging from 3.1 to 86.2% for AFB1, 1.5 to 59.3% for STG, and 0.6 to 98.2% for ENNB. Interestingly, milk significantly affected bioaccessibility, and the study found that ENNB and STG exhibited the highest absorption rates when ingested together. Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wKK6B #mdpi #openaccess #mycotoxins #digestion #research

In the June 2024 edition of MDPI Insights: The CEO’s Letter, Stefan Tochev highlights MDPI’s 2023 Impact Factors in the Web of Science. This year, 237 MDPI journals received an Impact Factor, with 72% ranked in the top quartiles of Q1 or Q2. Additionally, Stefan discusses the Citation Metrics released in Scopus, where 274 MDPI journals received a CiteScore, with 79% ranked in Q1 or Q2 in at least one subject category. Stefan also reflects on the 2024 MDPI Toronto Summit, held on 20-21 June in Toronto, Canada. The intimate gathering of 20 Editor in Chiefs (EiCs) included keynote presentations by Stefan Tochev (CEO), Becky Castellon (IOAP Manager), and Dr. Giulia Stefenelli (Scientific Communications Lead). It also featured two 75-minute Q&A sessions and a roundtable discussion on the future of peer review. In closing, Stefan recaps his visit to the Toronto office as an opportunity to connect with our Toronto staff and revisit his old stomping grounds. Read the full letter here: https://brnw.ch/21wLaED #CEOletter #MDPI #Newsletter #ImpactFactor

A collection of 20 papers, this special issue highlights emerging applications and recent breakthroughs in modelling radiation effects in advanced electronic devices and integrated circuits. The special issue explores radiation-hardening techniques for advanced digital, analogue, RF and mixed-signal integrated circuits and testing methodologies for radiation-effect characterisation and hardness evaluation. Guest edited by Dr. Yaqing Chi et al. Read the open access reprint: https://brnw.ch/21wLaI7 #mdpi #openaccess #radiation #research

With over 34,000 views, this special issue explores the latest advancements in the production, characterisation, stability, and application of vesicular systems in gelled formulations. Guest edited by Dr. Maddalena Sguizzato and Prof. Dr. Rita Cortesi of Università degli Studi di Ferrara. Download the free reprint: https://brnw.ch/21wL7P8 #mdpi #openaccess #gels #research

We are pleased to announce Prof. Dr. Kent Doi as the new Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM) MDPI (ISSN: 2077-0383). As a professor and chairman of the Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine at The University of Tokyo Hospital, Prof. Dr. Kent Doi’s research interests include sepsis, multiple organ failure, acute kidney injury, and blood purification. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wL8KZ #mdpi #openaccess #editorinchief #research