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20+ case studies. 3 editors. 1 big idea: the 'Urbanising Earth' 🌍 "Transitioning to Sustainable Cities and Communities" has just been indexed in the Web of Science Book Citation Index! Edited by Hubert Klumpner, Klearjos Eduardo Papanicolaou, and Georgeen Theodore, this book challenges the dominant Western urban model and explores how we can reconcile human needs with environmental rights through thoughtful design. Download and read the book here: https://brnw.ch/21wWRLG Congrats to the editors and all contributors! 🎉 #MDPIBooks #BKCI #SustainableCities #UrbanDesign #SDG11 #OpenAccess

Frankfurt Book Fair 2025 ✅ Thank you to everyone who stopped by the MDPI Books booth this year! We had such great conversations about open access publishing, and it was wonderful meeting so many authors, editors, and partners from around the world. Thanks to the organizers for another great year, and to all the authors, editors and partners we got to connect with. Until next time! #FBM25 #MDPIBooks #OpenAccessBooks #AcademicPublishing

With over 33,000 views, this special issue published in Future Internet MDPI (ISSN 1999-5903) explores the societal integration of immersive technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and the metaverse. This reprint discuses how these concepts continue to drive change across key sectors, highlighting the opportunities and challenges posed by the digital transformation of society. Guest edited by Dr. Diego Vergara of Universidad Católica de Ávila, Spain. Read the free MDPI Books reprint: https://brnw.ch/21wWF9C #mdpi #openaccess #research #futureinternet #mdpibooks

Working on groundbreaking environmental or earth sciences research? Turn it into a book with full funding from MDPI Books - complete waiver of Book Processing Charges worth up to CHF 12,000! 🌍 This competition is open to researchers at any career stage, from any institution worldwide. Your research is critical to addressing pressing global challenges. Proposals must be original with a clear concept, and will undergo editorial selection and peer review. 📅 Deadline: December 14, 2025 Don't miss this opportunity to publish Open Access with zero processing charges. Learn more here: https://brnw.ch/21wWFYA #OpenAccess #AcademicPublishing #EnvironmentalScience #EarthScience #ResearchFunding #ClimateResearch #AcademicWriting

In just one week, MDPI Books will be at Frankfurt Book Fair! We're looking forward to connecting with researchers, authors, and publishing professionals. Here's where you can find us: 📍 EXHIBITOR BOOTH Hall 4.0, Booth C103 Stop by for conversations about open access book publishing 🎤 INNOVATION STAGE SESSION "The Future is Open: Peer Review in Open Access Book Publishing" Thursday, October 16 | 11:00-11:30 | Halle 4.0, H106 This session explores how publishers are addressing peer review standards in OA books, covering credibility, quality assurance, and emerging best practices. We'll share insights from MDPI Books' perspective as a smaller academic publisher navigating these challenges. #OpenAccess #AcademicPublishing #PeerReview #MDPIBooks #ScholarlyCommunication #FBM25

With over 50,000 views, this special issue published in Children MDPI (ISSN 2227-9067) was organized in celebration of the journal's 10th anniversary. Topics covered in the reprint include preclinical research, epidemiology, guideline adherence analyses, and aspects related to screening and prevention. Guest edited by Prof. Dr. Karel Allegaert of KU Leuven, Belgium. Read the Open Access MDPI Books reprint: https://brnw.ch/21wWkGW #mdpi #openaccess #children #research #mdpibooks

With over 47,000 views, this special issue published in Nanomaterials MDPI (ISSN 2079-4991) considers ligand-protected atomic clusters as a solution to limitations in nanocluster assembly. The ligands stabilizing the clusters are highly reactive, thus providing a facile avenue for the “ligand-mediated spatial organization of nanoclusters”. Guest edited by Dr. Rodolphe Antoine of Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, France. Read the free MDPI Books reprint: https://brnw.ch/21wW1Wf #mdpi #openaccess #nanoclusters #research #mdpibooks

With over 51,000 views, this special issue published in the Journal of Risk and Financial Management (JRFM, ISSN 1911-8074) covers research on the transformation of tax culture among taxpayers. Topics explored in the special issue include sustainable tax systems and standards, sustainable accounts reporting, tax auditing, tax aggressiveness, and more. Guest edited by Dr. Lidija Hauptman of Univerza v Mariboru, Slovenia and Dr. Ivana Pavić of University of Zagreb / Sveučilište u Zagrebu, Croatia. Read the Open Access MDPI Books reprint: https://brnw.ch/21wVVC1 #mdpi #openaccess #finance #research #mdpibooks

AI can review manuscripts 23% faster than humans alone. But speed isn't everything in academic publishing. As Roohi Ghosh, Co-Chair of the Peer Review Week Steering Committee 2025, reminds us: "We must reimagine peer review to transcend traditional methods, embrace AI's potential, and ensure that the process retains its essential humanity." While AI excels at pattern recognition and efficiency, it struggles with context sensitivity, unexpected insights, and the nuanced judgment that quality book publishing demands. The real opportunity lies in human-AI collaboration, leveraging technology to support, not replace, the critical thinking that drives academic progress. Our community of reviewers, editors, and authors remains irreplaceable. 📖 Explore the balance: https://brnw.ch/21wVVcJ #PeerReviewWeek #AI #AcademicIntegrity #OpenAccessBooks