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Open Access has grown in South Africa, but there are some major obstacles to overcome.

Inspired by OA2020, various organisations in South Africa are coming together to build a path to Open Access.

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A collection of 14 papers, this special issue published in Languages (ISSN: 2226-471X) examines sociolinguistic competence in additional language speakers.

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All articles in Nutrients (ISSN: 2072-6643) Vol 17, Issue 23, are now freely available to access, read and download: buff.ly/WecTxCz

We are pleased to share an interview with Dr. Luis Puente Diaz—Winner of the Foods (ISSN 2304-8158) Outstanding Reviewer Award.

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We are pleased to share highlights from Stefan Tochev's January 2026 edition of MDPI Insights: The CEO’s Letter -- marking the start of MDPI’s 30th anniversary year.

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Transitioning from fossil fuels to clean energy can help mitigate climate change.

Open Access supports this by ensuring that research results are free from barriers, encouraging interdisciplinary research.

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We are pleased to announce Prof. Dr. Farrokh Janabi-Sharifi as the Section Editor-in-Chief of the Section “Intelligent Control and Machine Learning” in Automation (ISSN: 2673-4052).

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#MDPI #OpenAccess #Automation #Research

This sweetener tastes just like sugar — but has fewer calories and is better for teeth and diabetes Scientists have discovered a way to produce a safer dupe for table sugar.

A study published in the Open Access journal Nutrients and mentioned in New York Post explores a rare form of alternative sugar called D-tagatose and highlights its potential health benefits.

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Self-Perceptions of Aging in Older Adults: A Network Analysis of Clinical and Non-Clinical Samples mdpi.com/3721048 #mdpibrainsci via @mdpiopenaccess.bsky.social

Super important paper on potential interventions to ameliorate negative consequences of #aging.

Thanks @cnrs.fr and @univ-amu.fr.

We are pleased to announce that Receptors (ISSN: 2813-2564) has been selected for coverage in Scopus.

Find out more about submitting a manuscript to Receptors: buff.ly/9XIUFo7

#MDPI #OpenAccess #Receptors #Research

Concerns with the reliability of published work should be dealt with promptly. However, complex, inconclusive or prolonged issues can arise.

Expressions of concern alert readers to ongoing investigations and maintain transparency.

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This month, we’re putting the MDPI Journal of Intelligence (ISSN 2079-3200) under our journal spotlight.

We discuss its growing list of achievements, charting its growth into a premier platform for research on human intelligence.

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We are pleased to share an interview with Prof. Dr. Sergio Ulgiati—winner of the @Energies_MDPI (ISSN 1996-1073) Editor of Distinction Award.

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With over 34,000 views, this special issue published in the MDPI journal Antioxidants (ISSN 2076-3921) studies oxidative stress and antioxidant mechanisms in crops.

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We are pleased to share interview with Dr. Qimao Gan—Winner of the MDPI journal Environments (ISSN 2076-3298) Best PhD Thesis Award.

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With over 20,000 views, this special issue published in the MDPI journal Entropy (ISSN 1099-4300) examines various aspects of Coding Theory.

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We are pleased to share interview with Dr. Qimao Gan—Winner of the Environments MDPI (ISSN 2076-3298) Best PhD Thesis Award.

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#MDPI #OpenAccess #Environments #MDPIAwardWinner

Open Access advocates and funders are recognising the importance of preprints and encouraging authors to publish them.

For many, the importance of preprints stems from how quickly they circulate and can receive feedback.

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Chronic pelvic pain and endometriosis affect thousands in NZ – a new study reveals the staggering cost For the first time, research has put a dollar figure on the medical and economic toll of these relatively common conditions in New Zealand.

A nationwide study published in the Open Access journal Women explores the significant economic burden of endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain in New Zealand.

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We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Xiaoxiao Ma as the new Section Editor-in-Chief of the Section “Lipid Metabolism” in Metabolites MDPI (ISSN: 2218-1989).

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#MDPI #OpenAccess #Metabolites #Research

The first Top Picks roundup of 2026 explores recent and impactful research published by MDPI’s Open Access journals across a diverse range of science topics, including environmental science and psychology.

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New research in Toxins found fungi and mycotoxins in cannabis buds even after gamma irradiation. Despite meeting Health Canada’s safety standards, several fungi, including pathogenic species, remained.

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We’re proud to announce the launch of JAMS’ new ‘Freemium’ pricing model!

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Retractions and corrections serve as essential mechanisms for safeguarding the accuracy of the scientific record.

MDPI fully adheres to COPE recommendations and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics.

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We are pleased to announce the 2026 MDPI Topics Award!

All MDPI Topics with submission deadlines in 2026 are eligible and will be evaluated based on their article-level impact metrics, diversity of contributions, and subject novelty.

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We are pleased to announce the appointment of Prof. David J. Wright as the new Editor-in-Chief of Pharmacy (ISSN: 2226-4787).

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#MDPI #OpenAccess #Pharmacy #Research

In our latest Meet the Team interview, we speak with Dr. Lee Wei Thye, Institutional Partnerships Manager at MDPI, about how institutional collaborations are shaping the future of Open Access publishing.

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Countries are implementing policies and mandates that are spreading Open Access around the world.

We outline Open Access requirements, policies, and initiatives in countries around the world: buff.ly/Rg0Qnfk

Why do I seem to get sick as soon as I take time off? If you get sick just in time for a weekend or your long-awaited holiday, it’s called ‘leisure sickness’. But is it real?

A review published in JCM and mentioned in Conversation UK explores key pathways linking stress and immune responses.

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A collection of 10 papers, this special issue published in Languages (ISSN 2226-471X) explores how using formal or informal forms of address may affect the addressee.

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