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A range of MDPI journals will be attending the 9th National Conference on Luminescent Properties of Doped Nanomaterials (NMLP 2023) as exhibitors. This meeting will be held in Nanning, Guangxi, China, from 19 to 22 May 2023.

Guangxi University was established by the State Key Laboratory of Lifetime Safety of Special Metal Materials and Composite Structures and was jointly built by the province and the ministry. This is a grand meeting for scholars in the field of luminescence. It will comprehensively display the latest progress and achievements of basic research and applied research in the fields of doped nano-luminescent materials, optoelectronic materials, micro-nano devices, and related applications, and will discuss the latest developments related to disciplines. The topic of this conference is "Luminescent Properties of Doped Nanomaterials", and the topics covered include: perovskite materials and applications, rare earth luminescent materials and applications, quantum dot luminescent materials and devices, biomedical photonics and optical information processing, micro-/nanofiber optics, devices and sensors, energy materials, and micro-/nano-optoelectronic devices. These topics will be presented in the form of invited reports of the conference, invited reports of branch sessions, oral reports, and posters.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Applied Sciences;
• Physics;
• Optics;
• Inorganics.

If you are attending this conference, please feel free to start a conversation with us at our booth. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have.

For more information about the conference, please visit https://www.bagevent.com/event/NMLP2023/p/510700, or contact the Applied Sciences Editorial Office at applsci@mdpi.com.

Proteins play a key role in every biological process that takes place in our body, from transporting molecules across our cells and providing mechanical strength to our tissues, to transmitting neurochemical signals between neurons and recognizing external pathogens. This extremely large variety of biological functions is encoded in the surprisingly small alphabet of only twenty amino acids. How is that possible? How can a simple sequence of amino acids lead to such well-defined biological tasks?

The answer lies in the fact that this sequence actually exists as a corporeal structure with an evolutionary-conserved shape and the specific ability to perform biologically relevant motions. This opens several fascinating research questions that the scientific community has been trying to answer in the last half century, such as the following: how exactly is an amino acid sequence translated into a specific protein structure? How does the structure change its conformation during the protein functional cycle or under external perturbations? Can we identify the relevant motions that enable a protein to perform its biological tasks? What are the causes of disease-associated protein malfunctions at both the sequence, structure, and dynamics level?

Advances in computational approaches in the last few decades have made it feasible to answer some of these questions, by exploiting methodologies such as Molecular Dynamics (MD), Normal Mode Analysis (NMA), and Elastic Network Models (ENMs). In this webinar, we will discuss some of the most recent applications of these computational approaches to unravel the mysteries of the biological function of specific protein systems.

Date: 27 April 2023 at 01:30 p.m. CEST | 7:30 a.m. EDT | 7:30 p.m. CST Asia
Webinar ID: 836 7194 4334

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Program

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Webinar chair and keynote speakers:

Dr. Domenico Scaramozzino, Department of Oncology-Pathology, Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Sweden
Dr. Michal Cifra, Institute of Photonics and Electronics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czechia
Dr. Laura Orellana, Protein Dynamics and Mutation Lab, Karolinska Institute, Sweden
Prof. Patrick Senet, Laboratoire ICB, UMR 6303 CNRS-Université de Bourgogne, Dijon, France

Relevant Special Issue:
“Computational Approaches for Protein Dynamics and Function”
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Robert Jernigan and Dr. Domenico Scaramozzino
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2023

A range of MDPI journals will be attending the 40th Annual Conference of Chinese Society for Imaging Science and Technology (SCIST 2023) as exhibitors. This meeting will be held in Kunming, Yunnan, China, from 13 to 16 May 2023.

The theme of this conference is "Strengthening the Driven by Technological Innovation and Building the Future of Photosensitive Imaging". The conference will invite well-known experts and scholars in the field of photosensitive imaging and related fields to make special reports and keynote reports of the conference. It will also organize academic exchanges in 17 sub-sessions in conjunction with various professional committees. The scale of the meeting is expected to be 1000 people.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Applied Sciences;
• J. Imaging;
• Sensors;
• Chemosensors;
• Photonics.

If you are attending this conference, please feel free to start a conversation with us at our booth #1-12. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have.

For more information about the conference, please visit https://2021csist.scimeeting.cn/cn/web/index/, or contact the Applied Sciences Editorial Office at applsci@mdpi.com.

The International Day of Human Space Flight commemorates the first manned space flight by the Soviet citizen Yuri Gagarin on 12 April 1961. This day was declared the International Day of Human Space Flight in 2011 by the United Nations General Assembly resolution, to celebrate the beginning of the human space age. It reaffirms the important contribution of space science and technology in achieving sustainable development goals and increasing the well-being of countries and people, as well as ensuring the realization of their aspiration to preserve outer space for peaceful purposes. 

In the course of human exploration of space, we have established many remarkable achievements and breakthrough milestones:

• In 1957, the first human-made Earth satellite, Sputnik I, was launched into outer space;
• In 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first person to orbit the Earth;
• In 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first human to set foot upon the surface of the Moon;
• In 1996, the first spacecraft in human history successfully landed on Mars;
• In 1998, the International Space Station, a 16-nation international space program, launched for the first time;
• In 2009, the Kepler space telescope was launched, which has helped humans find thousands of exoplanets;
• In 2015, SpaceX successfully launched its Falcon 9 rocket and recovered the first stage. 

To further explore the information about space on the 2023 International Day of Human Space Flight, we have gathered academic research from several journals on the topic of space flight, all of which are open access, enabling practitioners, policymakers and people around the world to access and share up-to-date scientific knowledge. 

Let us celebrate the International Day of Human Space Flight together.

The ORIGIN Space Instrument for Detecting Biosignatures and Habitability Indicators on a Venus Life Finder Mission Aerospace 2022, 9(6), 312; https://doi.org/10.3390/aerospace9060312
Venus Life Finder Missions Motivation and Summary Aerospace 2022, 9(7), 385; https://doi.org/10.3390/aerospace9070385
Theoretical and Observational Constraints on Lunar Orbital Evolution in the Three-Body Earth-Moon-Sun System Astronomy 2022, 1(2), 58-83; https://doi.org/10.3390/astronomy1020007
Energetic Neutral Atom (ENA) Imaging Simulation of the Distant Planetary Magnetosphere and ENA Emission Discussion of the Solar Wind Astronomy 2022, 1(3), 235-245; https://doi.org/10.3390/astronomy1030013
Revisiting Fractional Cosmology Fractal Fract. 2023, 7(2), 149; https://doi.org/10.3390/fractalfract7020149
Special Issue: Orbit Determination Methods for Space Missions and Applications to the Exploration of the Solar System	Special Issue: Feature Papers in the Astronomical Sciences

Whirl Tower Demonstration of an SMA Blade Twist System Actuators 2022, 11(6), 141; https://doi.org/10.3390/act11060141
A Tutorial and Review on Flight Control Co-Simulation Using Matlab/Simulink and Flight Simulators Automation 2022, 3(3), 486-510; https://doi.org/10.3390/automation3030025
Reconfigurable Fault-Tolerant Control for Spacecraft Formation Flying Based on Iterative Learning Algorithms Appl. Sci. 2022, 12(5), 2485; https://doi.org/10.3390/app12052485
Wilderness Search for Lost Persons Using a Multimodal Aerial-Terrestrial Robot Team Robotics 2022, 11(3), 64; https://doi.org/10.3390/robotics11030064
Special Issue: Advances in CubeSat Sails and Tethers	Special Issue: Aerospace Mechanisms and Actuation
Special Issue: Advanced Fault Diagnosis and Fault-Tolerant Control Technology of Spacecraft	Special Issue: Smart Sensors and Devices: Recent Advances and Applications

Investigation of UAV Detection by Different Solid-State Marine Radars Electronics 2022, 11(16), 2502; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics11162502
Edge Machine Learning for the Automated Decision and Visual Computing of the Robots, IoT Embedded Devices or UAV-Drones Electronics 2022, 11(21), 3507; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics11213507
Autonomous Tracking of ShenZhou Reentry Capsules Based on Heterogeneous UAV Swarms Drones 2023, 7(1), 20; https://doi.org/10.3390/drones7010020
A Human-Detection Method Based on YOLOv5 and Transfer Learning Using Thermal Image Data from UAV Perspective for Surveillance System Drones 2022, 6(10), 290; https://doi.org/10.3390/drones6100290
Multi-UAV Conflict Resolution with Graph Convolutional Reinforcement Learning Appl. Sci. 2022, 12(2), 610; https://doi.org/10.3390/app12020610
Special Issue: Control and Applications of Intelligent Unmanned Aerial Vehicle	Special Issue: Navigation, Control and Mission Planning Advances for Safe, Efficient and Autonomous Drones

Acoustic emission (AE) is a known technique for obtaining information about the critical conditions of structural systems. This system could be a tectonic plate with a characteristic length of km or an electronic device with a length of millimeters. The excitation that produces the acoustic emission events can be induced by different sources, including forces or other mechanical excitation. Several global parameters can be computed using AE data, and it is known that the evolution of these parameters in particular circumstances defines when and how the structural damage process evolves to collapse. Generally, it is not possible to prove a bidirectional, unique link between the AE signals and the damage process. For this reason, the numerical simulation of these kinds of mechanisms could furnish useful information to aid in the interpretation of AE experimental tests. Several strategies can be used, from the classical finite element model approaches to discrete element procedures, such as peridynamics, or other similar strategies where the possibilities of simulating spontaneous fractures can be more naturally harnessed. We posit that achieving such results could be a useful contribution to the scientific community. Therefore, the aim of this webinar is to bring together researchers working in the field of AE and numerical simulation, both at the material and structure scale. With it, we expect to provide novel insights on the application of this synergic approach to a wide variety of materials (concrete, steel, masonry, composites, etc.) in the field of physics, the mechanics of materials, and civil engineering.

Webinar date and time: 13 April 2023 at 11:00 a.m. CEST | 5:00 a.m. EST | 5:00 p.m. CST Asia
Webinar ID: 872 8465 8746

Keynote Speakers:

• Prof. Alex Hansen, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway;
• Prof. Florin Bobaru, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, USA;
• Prof. Ignacio Iturrioz, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil.

Program:

 Relevant Special Issue:
“Advances in Acoustic Emission Technique: Tests Interpretation and Numerical Simulations”
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Lacidogna and Prof. Dr. Ignacio Iturrioz
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2023

This is a free webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.

Certificates of attendance will be delivered to those who attend the live webinar.

Can’t attend? Register anyway and we’ll let you know when the recording is available to watch.

The goal of “Editor’s Choice Articles” project is to promote high-quality articles published in Applied Sciences (ISSN: 2076-3417). Please find below the list of articles carefully handpicked by the scientific editors of the journal, which we believe will be of interest to you.

1. “Applications of Cold Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Technology in Medicine, Agriculture and Food Industry”
by Mária Domonkos, Petra Tichá, Jan Trejbal and Pavel Demo
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(11), 4809; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11114809
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/11/4809

2. “Hydrothermal and Entropy Investigation of Ag/MgO/H₂O Hybrid Nanofluid Natural Convection in a Novel Shape of Porous Cavity”
by Nidal Abu-Libdeh, Fares Redouane, Abderrahmane Aissa, Fateh Mebarek-Oudina, Ahmad Almuhtady, Wasim Jamshed and Wael Al-Kouz
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(4), 1722; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11041722
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/4/1722

3. “Extensive Benchmarking of DFT+U Calculations for Predicting Band Gaps”
by Nicole E. Kirchner-Hall, Wayne Zhao, Yihuang Xiong, Iurii Timrov and Ismaila Dabo
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(5), 2395; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11052395
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/5/2395

4. “A Review on Recent Advancements of Graphene and Graphene-Related Materials in Biological Applications”
by Federica Catania, Elena Marras, Mauro Giorcelli, Pravin Jagdale, Luca Lavagna, Alberto Tagliaferro and Mattia Bartoli
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(2), 614; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11020614
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/2/614

5. “Fe₃O₄ Nanoparticles: Structures, Synthesis, Magnetic Properties, Surface Functionalization, and Emerging Applications”
by Minh Dang Nguyen, Hung-Vu Tran, Shoujun Xu and T. Randall Lee
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(23), 11301; https://doi.org/10.3390/app112311301
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/23/11301

6. “Hybrid Metal/Polymer Filaments for Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) to Print Metal Parts”
by Claudio Tosto, Jacopo Tirillò, Fabrizio Sarasini and Gianluca Cicala
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(4), 1444; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11041444
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/4/1444

7. “Biogenic Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterisation and Applications”
by Bilal Mughal, Syed Zohaib Javaid Zaidi, Xunli Zhang and Sammer Ul Hassan
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(6), 2598; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11062598
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/6/2598

8. “Polyphenols: A Promising Avenue in Therapeutic Solutions for Wound Care”
by Inês Guimarães, Sara Baptista-Silva, Manuela Pintado and Ana L. Oliveira
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(3), 1230; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11031230
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/3/1230

9. “Fundamentals of Building Deconstruction as a Circular Economy Strategy for the Reuse of Construction Materials”
by Gaetano Bertino, Johannes Kisser, Julia Zeilinger, Guenter Langergraber, Tatjana Fischer and Doris Österreicher
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(3), 939; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11030939
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/3/939

10. “Non-Destructive Testing Applications for Steel Bridges”
by Seyed Saman Khedmatgozar Dolati, Nerma Caluk, Armin Mehrabi and Seyed Sasan Khedmatgozar Dolati
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(20), 9757; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11209757
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/20/9757

11. “The DEMO Water-Cooled Lead–Lithium Breeding Blanket: Design Status at the End of the Pre-Conceptual Design Phase”
by Pietro Arena, Alessandro Del Nevo, Fabio Moro, Simone Noce, Rocco Mozzillo, Vito Imbriani, Fabio Giannetti, Francesco Edemetti, Antonio Froio, Laura Savoldi et al.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(24), 11592; https://doi.org/10.3390/app112411592
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/24/11592

12. “Enhancement of Antimicrobial Activity of Alginate Films with a Low Amount of Carbon Nanofibers (0.1% w/w)”
by Isaías Sanmartín-Santos, Sofía Gandía-Llop, Beatriz Salesa, Miguel Martí, Finn Lillelund Aachmann and Ángel Serrano-Aroca
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(5), 2311; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11052311
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/5/2311

13. “The Behavior of Hybrid Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Elements: A New Stress-Strain Model Using an Evolutionary Approach”
by Ali A. Abdulhameed, Alaa Hussein Al-Zuhairi, Salah R. Al Zaidee, Ammar N. Hanoon, Ahmed W. Al Zand, Mahir M. Hason and Haider A. Abdulhameed
Appl. Sci. 2022, 12(4), 2245; https://doi.org/10.3390/app12042245
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/4/2245

14. “Effects of Adding Alkali Metals and Organic Cations to Cu-Based Perovskite Solar Cells”
by Riku Okumura, Takeo Oku, Atsushi Suzuki, Masanobu Okita, Sakiko Fukunishi, Tomoharu Tachikawa and Tomoya Hasegawa
Appl. Sci. 2022, 12(3), 1710; https://doi.org/10.3390/app12031710
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/3/1710

15. “Geometry and Distortion Prediction of Multiple Layers for Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing with Artificial Neural Networks”
by Christian Wacker, Markus Köhler, Martin David, Franziska Aschersleben, Felix Gabriel, Jonas Hensel, Klaus Dilger and Klaus Dröder
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(10), 4694; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11104694
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/10/4694

16. “Buckling Analysis of CNTRC Curved Sandwich Nanobeams in Thermal Environment”
by Ahmed Amine Daikh, Mohammed Sid Ahmed Houari, Behrouz Karami, Mohamed A. Eltaher, Rossana Dimitri and Francesco Tornabene
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(7), 3250; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11073250
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/7/3250

17. “Effect of Printing Layer Thickness on the Trueness and Margin Quality of 3D-Printed Interim Dental Crowns”
by Gülce Çakmak, Alfonso Rodriguez Cuellar, Mustafa Borga Donmez, Martin Schimmel, Samir Abou-Ayash, Wei-En Lu and Burak Yilmaz
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(19), 9246; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11199246
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/19/9246

18. “Nanoparticles—Plant Interaction: What We Know, Where We Are?”
by Ewa Kurczyńska, Kamila Godel-Jędrychowska, Katarzyna Sala and Anna Milewska-Hendel
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(12), 5473; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11125473
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/12/5473

We would like to thank all of the research groups that authored these exceptional papers for their contribution. We sincerely hope you find these articles of Applied Sciences as useful and insightful.

We are pleased to announce the winners of the Applied Sciences 2022 Outstanding Reviewer Award. The Applied Sciences Editorial Board and Editorial Team would like to gratefully acknowledge the time and energy dedicated by reviewers in checking the manuscripts submitted to Applied Sciences. It is due to their efforts that the high quality of the journal and quick turnaround are maintained.

The Prize for Each Winner:

• CHF 500;
• An opportunity to publish a paper free of charge in Applied Sciences in 2023 after peer review;
• A certificate.

For more information about awards please visit: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/applsci/awards.

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1. “The Use of Microalgae and Cyanobacteria in the Improvement of Agricultural Practices: A Review on Their Biofertilising, Biostimulating and Biopesticide Roles”
by Ana L. Gonçalves
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(2), 871; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11020871
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/2/871

2. “A Smart and Sustainable Future for Viticulture Is Rooted in Soil: How to Face Cu Toxicity”
by Stefano Cesco, Youry Pii, Luigimaria Borruso, Guido Orzes, Paolo Lugli, Fabrizio Mazzetto, Giulio Genova, Marco Signorini, Gustavo Brunetto, Roberto Terzano et al.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(3), 907; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11030907
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/3/907

3. “Digestate as Sustainable Nutrient Source for Microalgae—Challenges and Prospects”
by Lisa Bauer, Karolína Ranglová, Jiří Masojídek, Bernhard Drosg and Katharina Meixner
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(3), 1056; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11031056
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/3/1056

4. “Recent Advancements of UF-Based Separation for Selective Enrichment of Proteins and Bioactive Peptides—A Review”
by Enny Ratnaningsih, Reynard Reynard, Khoiruddin Khoiruddin, I Gede Wenten and Ramaraj Boopathy
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(3), 1078; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11031078
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/3/1078

5. “Sources and Metal Pollution of Sediments from a Coastal Area of the Central Western Adriatic Sea (Southern Marche Region, Italy)”
by Federico Spagnoli, Rocco De Marco, Enrico Dinelli, Emanuela Frapiccini, Fabrizio Frontalini and Patrizia Giordano
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(3), 1118; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11031118
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/3/1118

6. “Phosphogypsum Recycling: A Review of Environmental Issues, Current Trends, and Prospects”
by Yelizaveta Chernysh, Olena Yakhnenko, Viktoriia Chubur and Hynek Roubík
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(4), 1575; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11041575
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/4/1575

7. “Paraben Compounds—Part I: An Overview of Their Characteristics, Detection, and Impacts”
by João Lincho, Rui C. Martins and João Gomes
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(5), 2307; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11052307
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/5/2307

8. “Coupling Plant Biomass Derived from Phytoremediation of Potential Toxic-Metal-Polluted Soils to Bioenergy Production and High-Value by-Products—A Review”
by Vázquez-Núñez Edgar, Fernández-Luqueño Fabián, Peña-Castro Julián Mario and Vera-Reyes Ileana
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(7), 2982; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11072982
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/7/2982

9. “The Influence of Polystyrene Microspheres Abundance on Development and Feeding Behavior of Artemia salina (Linnaeus, 1758)”
by Marco Albano, Giuseppe Panarello, Davide Di Paola, Fabiano Capparucci, Rosalia Crupi, Enrico Gugliandolo, Nunziacarla Spanò, Gioele Capillo and Serena Savoca
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(8), 3352; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11083352
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/8/3352

10. “Indoor Acoustic Requirements for Autism-Friendly Spaces”
by Federica Bettarello, Marco Caniato, Giuseppina Scavuzzo and Andrea Gasparella
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(9), 3942; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11093942
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/9/3942

11. “Antioxidant Production in Dunaliella”
by Uttam Kumer Roy, Birthe Vejby Nielsen and John James Milledge
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(9), 3959; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11093959
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/9/3959

12. “Remediation of Metal/Metalloid-Polluted Soils: A Short Review”
by Carla Maria Raffa, Fulvia Chiampo and Subramanian Shanthakumar
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(9), 4134; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11094134
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/9/4134

13. “Recent Developments in Lignin- and Tannin-Based Non-Isocyanate Polyurethane Resins for Wood Adhesives—A Review”
by Manggar Arum Aristri, Muhammad Adly Rahandi Lubis, Sumit Manohar Yadav, Petar Antov, Antonios N. Papadopoulos, Antonio Pizzi , Widya Fatriasari, Maya Ismayati and Apri Heri Iswanto
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(9), 4242; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11094242
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/9/4242

14. “Influencing Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes for the Removal of Ismate Violet 2R Dye from Wastewater: Isotherm, Kinetics, and Thermodynamic Studies”
by Khamael M. Abualnaja, Ahmed E. Alprol, Mohamed Ashour and Abdallah Tageldein Mansour
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(11), 4786; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11114786
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/11/4786

15. “Mycosporine-Like Amino Acids from Red Macroalgae: UV-Photoprotectors with Potential Cosmeceutical Applications”
by Julia Vega, Geniane Schneider, Bruna R. Moreira, Carolina Herrera, José Bonomi-Barufi and Félix L. Figueroa
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(11), 5112; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11115112
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/11/5112

16. “Extraction of Pigments from Microalgae and Cyanobacteria—A Review on Current Methodologies”
by Fernando Pagels, Ricardo N. Pereira, António A. Vicente and A. Catarina Guedes
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(11), 5187; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11115187
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/11/5187

17. “Impacts of E-Micromobility on the Sustainability of Urban Transportation—A Systematic Review”
by Buket Şengül and Hamid Mostofi
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(13), 5851; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11135851
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/13/5851

18. “Diversity of Synthetic Dyes from Textile Industries, Discharge Impacts and Treatment Methods”
by Houda Ben Slama, Ali Chenari Bouket, Zeinab Pourhassan, Faizah N. Alenezi, Allaoua Silini, Hafsa Cherif-Silini, Tomasz Oszako, Lenka Luptakova, Patrycja Golińska and Lassaad Belbahri
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(14), 6255; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11146255
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/14/6255

19. “Removal of Pharmaceuticals from Water by Adsorption and Advanced Oxidation Processes: State of the Art and Trends”
by Fatma Mansouri, Khawla Chouchene, Nicolas Roche and Mohamed Ksibi
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(14), 6659; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11146659
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/14/6659

20. “Microplastics in Wastewater and Drinking Water Treatment Plants: Occurrence and Removal of Microfibres”
by Daniel Sol, Amanda Laca, Adriana Laca and Mario Díaz
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(21), 10109; https://doi.org/10.3390/app112110109
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/21/10109

On 9 February 2023, Clarivate, a global leader in providing trusted insights and analytics, added the Preprint Citation Index to the Web of Science platform, streamlining the research process by allowing researchers to locate and link to preprints alongside other trusted content in the database.

The Preprint Citation Index will act as a bridge to connect cutting-edge preprints with peer-reviewed journal articles published within the Web of Science Core Collection. Alerts can be easily set to monitor new research across several repositories and authors will also be able to include preprints on their Web of Science Research Profile to more accurately display their various research outputs.

As of its launch, the Preprint Citation Index will provide nearly two million preprints from various repositories, including MDPI’s own Preprints.org.

MDPI's Preprints Platform – Preprints.org

To advance Open Science and the fast dissemination of research, MDPI offers researchers a free multidisciplinary preprint platform. Preprints.org accepts submissions from all research areas and offers authors high visibility, permanent archiving, article-level Metrics and immediately citable content by assigning a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to all preprints.

During submission to any MDPI journal, authors have the option to share their research as a preprint. After an initial screening, the manuscript is available online in 48 hours or less. Once online, preprints can be downloaded, shared, commented on, and cited, providing authors maximum visibility.

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Date: 21 February 2023
Time: 10:00 a.m. CET | 4:00 a.m. EST | 5:00 p.m. CST Asia
Webinar website: https://applsci-10.sciforum.net/
Webinar ID: 826 5177 1009
Webinar Secretariat: applsci.webinar@mdpi.com

In this webinar, we will give an overview of the basics of cold atmospheric plasma, an emerging multiagent technology and multi-modal therapy with several potential clinical applications at the interface between different research fields. Physicists, chemists, engineers, and life sciences researchers are welcome to participate to find out more about the promising field of plasma medicine, with a special focus on oral oncology.

Chairs:

Invited Speakers:

Sponsors and Partners:

The International Society for Porous Media (InterPore) will hold its 15th annual meeting, InterPore2023—the International Conference on Porous Media.

The conference will be organized in cooperation with Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, and will be held at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC).

Date: 22–25 May 2023
Satellite Short Courses: 21 and 26 May 2023

Please visit the InterPore2023 website for more details: https://events.interpore.org/event/41/.

The ATTD conference will host the latest innovative technologies, medicines, and treatments for diabetes. It gathers clinicians, scientists, industries, investors, reimbursement authorities, and people with diabetes from all around the world to share the most exciting advances in diabetes science. Join us from 22 to 25 February 2023 in Berlin or online.

Registration Savings Deadline: 7 February 2023.

Find out more about the conference at: https://attd.kenes.com/.

Conference: The Fourth International Conference on Energy Storage Materials
Date: 13–16 April 2023

MDPI will be attending the Fourth International Conference on Energy Storage Materials as the exhibitor. With the theme of advanced energy storage materials and energy storage devices, this seminar invites well-known scholars and industry professionals from around the world to discuss the latest research progress and industrial development status and trends in advanced energy storage materials and devices from academic and industrial perspectives in order to promote the application process of energy storage materials and energy storage devices. The conference is held annually.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Batteries;
• Energies;

• Coatings;

• Sustainability;
• Materials;
• Electronics;
• Nanomaterials;
• Inorganics;
• Crystals;
• AppliedChem;
• Membranes;
• Electrochem;
• Applied Sciences;
• Metals;
• Molecules.

If you are attending this conference, please feel free to start a conversation with us at our booth: #9. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit http://www.icensm.ac.cn/eindex.html.

Date: 7 February 2023
Time: 10:00 a.m. CET | 4:00 a.m. EST | 5:00 p.m. CST Asia | 11:00 a.m. EET
Webinar ID: 840 2871 8035
Webinar Secretariat: applsci.webinar@mdpi.com
Webinar Website: https://applsci-9.sciforum.net/

Topology optimization is the modern approach to a flexible optimal design of structures and microstructures. Additive manufacturing, also known as rapid prototyping or 3D printing, makes the creation of structures of any shape and topology, including microstructures, feasible. Exchange of information between the two disciplines, state-of-the-art development, and expected steps for the near future are the topics of the present webinar.

Chairs:

Invited Speakers:

Relevant Special Issue:
“Additive Manufacturing: Topology Optimization and Cellular Microstructures”
Edited by Prof. Dr. Georgios E. Stavroulakis, Dr. Loucas Papadakis, and Dr. Ioannis Ntintakis
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/applsci/special_issues/cellular_microstructures

Sponsors and Partners:

Conference: IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA 2023)

Date: 29 May–2 June 2023
Place: London, UK

Machines (ISSN: 2075-1702) will be attending ICRA 2023 as an exhibitor. This meeting will take place from 29 May to 2 June 2023 in London, UK.

The largest and most prestigious event of the year in the robotics and automation calendar, the 2023 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) will bring together the world's top academics, researchers, and industry representatives. With the conference taking place in the UK for the first time, London will provide the perfect backdrop to this world-class event.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Machines;
• Sensors;
• Actuators;
• Applied Sciences;
• Electronics;
• Robotics;
• Systems;
• JSAN;
• Technologies;
• Inventions;
• Designs;
• Drones;
• JMMP;
• Telecom;
• AI;
• Automation.

If you are planning to attend this conference, please do not hesitate to start an online conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://www.icra2023.org/.

1. “Risk Assessment of Soil Contamination with Heavy Metals from Municipal Sewage Sludge”
by Jolanta Latosińska, Robert Kowalik and Jarosław Gawdzik
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(2), 548; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11020548
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/2/548

2. “Drilling Fluid and Cement Slurry Design for Naturally Fractured Reservoirs”
by Nediljka Gaurina-Međimurec, Borivoje Pašić, Petar Mijić and Igor Medved
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(2), 767; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11020767
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/2/767

3. “Arundo donax L. Biomass Production in a Polluted Area: Effects of Two Harvest Timings on Heavy Metals Uptake”
by Tommaso Danelli, Alessio Sepulcri, Giacomo Masetti, Federico Colombo, Stefano Sangiorgio, Elena Cassani, Simone Anelli, Fabrizio Adani and Roberto Pilu
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(3), 1147; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11031147
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/3/1147

4. “Optimization of Photogrammetric Flights with UAVs for the Metric Virtualization of Archaeological Sites. Application to Juliobriga (Cantabria, Spain)”
by Julio Manuel de Luis-Ruiz, Javier Sedano-Cibrián, Raúl Pereda-García, Rubén Pérez-Álvarez and Beatriz Malagón-Picón
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(3), 1204; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11031204
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/3/1204

5. “Earthen Jewish Architecture of Southern Morocco: Documentation of Unfired Brick Synagogues and Mellahs in the Drâa-Tafilalet Region”
by Eva Matoušková, Karel Pavelka, Tobiáš Smolík and Karel Pavelka, Jr.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(4), 1712; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11041712
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/4/1712

6. “Characterization of a Shallow Coastal Aquifer in the Framework of a Subsurface Storage and Soil Aquifer Treatment Project Using Electrical Resistivity Tomography (Port de la Selva, Spain)”
by Alex Sendrós, Aritz Urruela, Mahjoub Himi, Carlos Alonso, Raúl Lovera, Josefina C. Tapias, Luis Rivero, Ruben Garcia-Artigas and Albert Casas
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(6), 2448; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11062448
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/6/2448

7. “Fracturing Fluids and Their Application in the Republic of Croatia”
by Nediljka Gaurina-Međimurec, Vladislav Brkić, Matko Topolovec and Petar Mijić
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(6), 2807; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11062807
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/6/2807

8. “Primary and Secondary Environmental Effects Triggered by the 30 October 2020, Mw = 7.0, Samos (Eastern Aegean Sea, Greece) Earthquake Based on Post-Event Field Surveys and InSAR Analysis”
by Spyridon Mavroulis, Ioanna Triantafyllou, Andreas Karavias, Marilia Gogou, Katerina-Navsika Katsetsiadou, Efthymios Lekkas, Gerassimos A. Papadopoulos and Issaak Parcharidis
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(7), 3281; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11073281
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/7/3281

9. “Numerical Modelling of Flow-Debris Interaction during Extreme Hydrodynamic Events with DualSPHysics-CHRONO”
by Gioele Ruffini, Riccardo Briganti, Paolo De Girolamo, Jacob Stolle, Bahman Ghiassi and Myrta Castellino
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(8), 3618; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11083618
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/8/3618

10. “Heavy Metals in Urban Street Dust: Health Risk Assessment (Lublin City, E Poland)”
by Wojciech Zgłobicki and Małgorzata Telecka
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(9), 4092; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11094092
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/9/4092

11. “Solar Potential in Saudi Arabia for Southward-Inclined Flat-Plate Surfaces”
by Ashraf Farahat, Harry D. Kambezidis, Mansour Almazroui and Emad Ramadan
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(9), 4101; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11094101
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/9/4101

12. “A Comprehensive Assessment of XGBoost Algorithm for Landslide Susceptibility Mapping in the Upper Basin of Ataturk Dam, Turkey”
by Recep Can, Sultan Kocaman and Candan Gokceoglu
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(11), 4993; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11114993
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/11/4993

13. “From Field Archaeology to Virtual Reconstruction: A Five Steps Method Using the Extended Matrix”
by Emanuel Demetrescu and Daniele Ferdani
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(11), 5206; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11115206
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/11/5206

14. “Increasing Resolution of Seismic Hazard Mapping on the Example of the North of Middle Russian Highland”
by Igor B. Movchan, Zilya I. Shaygallyamova, Alexandra A. Yakovleva and Alexander B. Movchan
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(11), 5298; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11115298
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/11/5298

15. “How Will Rwandan Land Use/Land Cover Change under High Population Pressure and Changing Climate?”
by Chaodong Li, Mingyi Yang, Zhanbin Li and Baiqun Wang
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(12), 5376; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11125376
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/12/5376

16. “Land Suitability Mapping Using Geochemical and Spatial Analysis Methods”
by Dimitrios E. Alexakis, George D. Bathrellos, Hariklia D. Skilodimou and Dimitra E. Gamvroula
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(12), 5404; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11125404
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/12/5404

17. “Virtual Geosite Communication through a WebGIS Platform: A Case Study from Santorini Island (Greece)”
by Federico Pasquaré Mariotto, Varvara Antoniou, Kyriaki Drymoni, Fabio Luca Bonali, Paraskevi Nomikou, Luca Fallati, Odysseas Karatzaferis and Othonas Vlasopoulos
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(12), 5466; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11125466
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/12/5466

18. “Integrating Convolutional Neural Network and Multiresolution Segmentation for Land Cover and Land Use Mapping Using Satellite Imagery”
by Saziye Ozge Atik and Cengizhan Ipbuker
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(12), 5551; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11125551
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/12/5551

19. “Linking Soil Erosion Modeling to Landscape Patterns and Geomorphometry: An Application in Crete, Greece”
by Imen Brini, Dimitrios D. Alexakis and Chariton Kalaitzidis
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(12), 5684; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11125684
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/12/5684

20. “Biodeterioration of Salón de Reinos, Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid, Spain”
by Valme Jurado, José Luis Gonzalez-Pimentel, Bernardo Hermosin and Cesareo Saiz-Jimenez
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(19), 8858; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11198858
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/19/8858

The Applied Sciences Editorial Office is pleased to inform you that applications are open for the Topical Advisory Panel. Should you decide to serve on the Topical Advisory Panel, you would be responsible for some of the following tasks, depending on your availability:

• Providing regular reviews of manuscripts;
• Setting up at least one Special Issue (SI) in partnership with a senior researcher within two years of your appointment and proposing a detailed strategy plan for the SI. The topic of the proposal should be within the scope of Applied Sciences (ISSN: 2076-3417) but broad enough to attract a reasonable number of submissions while also narrow enough to provide a cohesive collection of articles. The Special Issue should cover a small part of the scope of Applied Sciences;
• Providing a detailed strategy plan for the SI, including assisting in preparing Special Issue/Topic titles, aim and scope, summary, and keywords, soliciting papers and promoting the SI;
• Providing support for the Special Issues/Topics related to your expertise when the Guest Editors are not available. This includes SI promotion via social media and advice on some scientific cases;
• Promoting our journal at conferences (adding 1–2 slides into your presentation, distributing flyers, recommending the journal to your colleagues, etc.), on social media and other relevant platforms;
• Working with Editorial Board Members or the Editorial Office to promote high-quality/featured papers (for example, writing summaries or highlights for editor-selected papers).

To qualify as a Topical Advisory Panel Member, applicants must:

• Have expertise and experience in the field related to Applied Sciences;
• Have completed their Ph.D. in the last approximately 10 years;
• Have published at least 6 papers in the last 5 years as a first author or corresponding author;
• Currently hold an independent research position in academia or government institute.

Each year, members’ performance is evaluated, and outstanding members are promoted to the Editorial Board by the Editor-in-Chief. Please click on the following link to submit your application: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/applsci/topical_advisory_panel_application.

Please do not hesitate to contact the Applied Sciences Editorial Office (applsci@mdpi.com) for further details and clarification.

Applied Sciences Editorial Office

1. “Advanced Control and Fault Detection Strategies for District Heating and Cooling Systems—A Review”
by Simone Buffa, Mohammad Hossein Fouladfar, Giuseppe Franchini, Ismael Lozano Gabarre and Manuel Andrés Chicote
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(1), 455; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11010455
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/1/455

2. “Wind Turbine Prognosis Models Based on SCADA Data and Extreme Learning Machines”
by Pere Marti-Puig, Alejandro Blanco-M., Moisès Serra-Serra and Jordi Solé-Casals
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(2), 590; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11020590
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/2/590

3. “Carbon from Bagasse Activated with Water Vapor and Its Adsorption Performance for Methylene Blue”
by Fitria Rahmawati, Arikasuci Fitonna Ridassepri, Chairunnisa, Agung Tri Wijayanta, Koji Nakabayashi, Jin Miyawaki and Takahiko Miyazaki
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(2), 678; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11020678
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/2/678

4. “Review of Dew Point Evaporative Cooling Technology for Air Conditioning Applications”
by Anna Pacak and William Worek
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(3), 934; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11030934
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/3/934

5. “New Tendencies in Wind Energy Operation and Maintenance”
by Ángel M. Costa, José A. Orosa, Diego Vergara and Pablo Fernández-Arias
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(4), 1386; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11041386
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/4/1386

6. “Towards Phase Change Materials for Thermal Energy Storage: Classification, Improvements and Applications in the Building Sector”
by Christina V. Podara, Ioannis A. Kartsonakis and Costas A. Charitidis
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(4), 1490; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11041490
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/4/1490

7. “Estimation of the Optimum Energy Received by Solar Energy Flat-Plate Convertors in Greece Using Typical Meteorological Years. Part I: South-Oriented Tilt Angles”
by Harry D. Kambezidis and Basil E. Psiloglou
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(4), 1547; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11041547
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/4/1547

8. “PV-Powered Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: Preliminary Requirements and Feasibility Conditions”
by Saleh Cheikh-Mohamad,Manuela Sechilariu, Fabrice Locment and Youssef Krim
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(4), 1770; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11041770
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/4/1770

9. “Efficient Operative Cost Reduction in Distribution Grids Considering the Optimal Placement and Sizing of D-STATCOMs Using a Discrete-Continuous VSA”
by Oscar Danilo Montoya, Walter Gil-González and Jesus C. Hernández
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(5), 2175; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11052175
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/5/2175

10. “Application of Long-Short-Term-Memory Recurrent Neural Networks to Forecast Wind Speed”
by Meftah Elsaraiti and Adel Merabet
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(5), 2387; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11052387
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/5/2387

11. “A 0.3 V, Rail-to-Rail, Ultralow-Power, Non-Tailed, Body-Driven, Sub-Threshold Amplifier”
by Francesco Centurelli, Riccardo Della Sala, Giuseppe Scotti and Alessandro Trifiletti
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(6), 2528; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11062528
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/6/2528

12. “Building Information Modelling and Internet of Things Integration for Facility Management—Literature Review and Future Needs”
by Antonino Mannino, Mario Claudio Dejaco and Fulvio Re Cecconi
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(7), 3062; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11073062
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/7/3062

13. “Towards an Occupancy-Oriented Digital Twin for Facility Management: Test Campaign and Sensors Assessment”
by Elena Seghezzi, Mirko Locatelli, Laura Pellegrini, Giulia Pattini, Giuseppe Martino Di Giuda, Lavinia Chiara Tagliabue and Guido Boella
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(7), 3108; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11073108
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/7/3108

14. “Optimal Multi-Operation Energy Management in Smart Microgrids in the Presence of RESs Based on Multi-Objective Improved DE Algorithm: Cost-Emission Based Optimization”
by Mohammad Ghiasi, Taher Niknam, Moslem Dehghani, Pierluigi Siano, Hassan Haes Alhelou and Amer Al-Hinai
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(8), 3661; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11083661
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/8/3661

15. “Review of Renewable Energy-Based Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles”
by Gamal Alkawsi, Yahia Baashar, Dallatu Abbas U, Ammar Ahmed Alkahtani and Sieh Kiong Tiong
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(9), 3847; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11093847
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/9/3847

16. “PV Benefits Assessment for PV-Powered Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles”
by Youssef Krim, Manuela Sechilariu and Fabrice Locment
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(9), 4127; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11094127
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/9/4127

17. “An Adapted Model of Cognitive Digital Twins for Building Lifecycle Management”
by Ibrahim Yitmen, Sepehr Alizadehsalehi, İlknur Akıner and Muhammed Ernur Akıner
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(9), 4276; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11094276
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/9/4276

18. “Optimal Control for a Hydraulic Recuperation System Using Endoreversible Thermodynamics”
by Robin Masser and Karl Heinz Hoffmann
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(11), 5001; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11115001
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/11/5001

19. “Perspectives on Cathodes for Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cells”
by Glenn C. Mather, Daniel Muñoz-Gil, Javier Zamudio-García, José M. Porras-Vázquez, David Marrero-López and Domingo Pérez-Coll
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(12), 5363; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11125363
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/12/5363

20. “A State-of-Art-Review on Machine-Learning Based Methods for PV”
by Giuseppe Marco Tina, Cristina Ventura, Sergio Ferlito and Saverio De Vito
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(16), 7550; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11167550
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/16/7550

We are pleased to announce the launch of a new initiative—the MDPI Special Issue Mentor Program.

This program will enable early career researchers (who must hold a Ph.D. in a related field) to experience editing a Special Issue in MDPI journals, under the mentorship of our experienced Editorial Board Members or other experienced scientists. The mentor program will provide an excellent opportunity for early career scientists to gain editorial experience, and to cultivate their ability to edit scientific research.

The mentee’s responsibilities include:

• Proposing a Special Issue title and assisting the mentor in preparing a summary (around 200–400 words) and 3–10 keywords describing the background, importance, and goal of the Issue;
• Writing a brief promotion plan for the Special Issue;
• Preparing a list of scholars who may be interested in the Issue and personally e-mailing invitations on behalf of Guest Editors;
• Writing an editorial for the online Special Issue together with the mentor.

The mentor’s responsibilities include:

• Conducting a final check before the Special Issue is published online;
• Performing editorial control of the Special Issue and quality control of the publications, both of which must be carried out in a timely manner;
• Providing suggestions to younger scholars if they have any doubts or concerns regarding submissions;
• Organizing video calls with young scholars and the Editorial Office regularly to discuss problems and improvement suggestions for the Special Issue;
• Making and submitting decisions regarding submissions with the assistance of mentees.

Certificates and awards:
After the Special Issue closes, the Editorial Office will provide official certificates for all the mentors and early career researchers.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your Special Issue proposal to the Editorial Office of a journal you choose, and we will discuss the process (i.e., mentor collaboration, Special Issue topic feasibility analysis, etc.) in further detail. The full list of MDPI journals is as follows: https://www.mdpi.com/about/journals.

In addition to the new Special Issue Mentor Program, we will continue to welcome all Special Issue proposals focusing on hot research topics.

The goal of the Editor’s Choice Articles project is to promote high-quality articles published in Applied Sciences (ISSN: 2076-3417). Please find below the list of articles carefully handpicked by the scientific editors of the journal, which we believe will be of interest to you.

1. “A Survey on Robotic Technologies for Forest Firefighting: Applying Drone Swarms to Improve Firefighters’ Efficiency and Safety”
by Juan Jesús Roldán-Gómez, Eduardo González-Gironda and Antonio Barrientos
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(1), 363; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11010363
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/1/363

2. “Deep Learning Method for Fault Detection of Wind Turbine Converter”
by Cheng Xiao, Zuojun Liu, Tieling Zhang and Xu Zhang
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(3), 1280; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11031280
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/3/1280

3. “Multi-Resolution SPH Simulation of a Laser Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing Process”
by Mohamadreza Afrasiabi, Christof Lüthi, Markus Bambach and Konrad Wegener
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(7), 2962; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11072962
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/7/2962

4. “Rail Diagnostics Based on Ultrasonic Guided Waves: An Overview”
by Davide Bombarda, Giorgio Matteo Vitetta and Giovanni Ferrante
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(3), 1071; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11031071
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/3/1071

5. “Security Vulnerabilities in LPWANs—An Attack Vector Analysis for the IoT Ecosystem”
by Nuno Torres, Pedro Pinto and Sérgio Ivan Lopes
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(7), 3176; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11073176
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/7/3176

6. “A Literature Review of Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in Manufacturing Systems”
by Paolo Renna and Sergio Materi
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(16), 7366; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11167366
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/16/7366

7. “An Improved VGG19 Transfer Learning Strip Steel Surface Defect Recognition Deep Neural Network Based on Few Samples and Imbalanced Datasets”
by Xiang Wan, Xiangyu Zhang and Lilan Liu
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(6), 2606; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11062606
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/6/2606

8. “Effect of Hydrogen Addition on the Energetic and Ecologic Parameters of an SI Engine Fueled by Biogas”
by Saugirdas Pukalskas, Donatas Kriaučiūnas, Alfredas Rimkus, Grzegorz Przybyła, Paweł Droździel and Dalibor Barta
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(2), 742; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11020742
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/2/742

9. “A Five-Step Approach to Planning Data-Driven Digital Twins for Discrete Manufacturing Systems”
by Matevz Resman,Jernej Protner, Marko Simic and Niko Herakovic
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(8), 3639; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11083639
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/8/3639

10. “Application of an Additive Manufactured Hybrid Metal/Composite Shock Absorber Panel to a Military Seat Ejection System”
by Valerio Acanfora, Chiara Corvino, Salvatore Saputo, Andrea Sellitto and Aniello Riccio
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(14), 6473; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11146473
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/14/6473

11. “Digital Twin and Reinforcement Learning-Based Resilient Production Control for Micro Smart Factory”
by Kyu Tae Park, Yoo Ho Son, Sang Wook Ko and Sang Do Noh
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(7), 2977; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11072977
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/7/2977

12. “Impact Fracture and Fragmentation of Glass via the 3D Combined Finite-Discrete Element Method”
by Zhou Lei, Esteban Rougier, Earl E. Knight, Mengyan Zang and Antonio Munjiza
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(6), 2484; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11062484
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/6/2484

13. “Friction Stir Welding of 1Cr11Ni2W2MoV Martensitic Stainless Steel: Numerical Simulation Based on Coupled Eulerian Lagrangian Approach Supported with Experimental Work”
by Mohamed Ragab, Hong Liu, Guan-Jun Yang and Mohamed M. Z. Ahmed
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(7), 3049; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11073049
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/7/3049

14. “A Review on the Lifecycle Strategies Enhancing Remanufacturing”
by Raoul Fonkoua Fofou, Zhigang Jiang and Yan Wang
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(13), 5937; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11135937
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/13/5937

15. “Nano-Elicitation as an Effective and Emerging Strategy for In Vitro Production of Industrially Important Flavonoids”
by Amna Komal Khan, Sidra Kousar, Duangjai Tungmunnithum, Christophe Hano, Bilal Haider Abbasi and Sumaira Anjum
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(4), 1694; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11041694
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/4/1694

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1. “Smartphone-Based NFC Potentiostat for Wireless Electrochemical Sensing”
by Karnpimon Krorakai, Supannika Klangphukhiew, Sirinan Kulchat and Rina Patramanon
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(1), 392; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11010392
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/1/392

2. “Arsenic Contamination of Groundwater and Its Implications for Drinking Water Quality and Human Health in Under-Developed Countries and Remote Communities—A Review”
by Samuel B. Adeloju, Shahnoor Khan and Antonio F. Patti
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(4), 1926; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11041926
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/4/1926

3. “Thermal Conductivity of Nanofluids: A Review on Prediction Models, Controversies and Challenges”
by Inês Gonçalves, Reinaldo Souza, Gonçalo Coutinho, João Miranda, Ana Moita, José Eduardo Pereira, António Moreira and Rui Lima
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(6), 2525; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11062525
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/6/2525

4. “Synthesis and Characterization of ZnBi2O4 Nanoparticles: Photocatalytic Performance for Antibiotic Removal under Different Light Sources”
by Oussama Baaloudj, Achraf Amir Assadi, Mohamed Azizi, Hamza Kenfoud, Mohamed Trari, Abdeltif Amrane, Aymen Amine Assadi and Noureddine Nasrallah
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(9), 3975; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11093975
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/9/3975

5. “Deep Eutectic Solvents for the Extraction of Bioactive Compounds from Natural Sources and Agricultural By-Products”
by Bárbara Socas-Rodríguez, Monica Vanessa Torres-Cornejo, Gerardo Álvarez-Rivera and Jose A. Mendiola
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(11), 4897; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11114897
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/11/4897

6. “Current View on Green Tea Catechins Formulations, Their Interactions with Selected Drugs, and Prospective Applications for Various Health Conditions”
by Magdalena Cerbin-Koczorowska, Magdalena Waszyk-Nowaczyk, Paweł Bakun, Tomasz Goslinski and Tomasz Koczorowski
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(11), 4905; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11114905
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/11/4905

7. “Five-Membered Cyclic Carbonates: Versatility for Applications in Organic Synthesis, Pharmaceutical, and Materials Sciences”
by Patrick Rollin, Liane K. Soares, Angelita M. Barcellos, Daniela R. Araujo, Eder J. Lenardão, Raquel G. Jacob and Gelson Perin
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(11), 5024; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11115024
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/11/5024

8. “Chemical Profiling, Antioxidant, and Antimicrobial Activity against Drug-Resistant Microbes of Essential Oil from Withania frutescens L”
by Abdelfattah EL Moussaoui, Mohammed Bourhia, Fatima Zahra Jawhari, Ahmad Mohammad Salamatullah, Riaz Ullah, Ahmed Bari, Hafiz Majid Mahmood, Muhammad Sohaib, Bohza Serhii, Alexander Rozhenko et al.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(11), 5168; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11115168
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/11/5168

9. “A Review on the Advancements in the Field of Metal Complexes with Schiff Bases as Antiproliferative Agents”
by Alessia Catalano, Maria Stefania Sinicropi, Domenico Iacopetta, Jessica Ceramella, Annaluisa Mariconda, Camillo Rosano, Elisabetta Scali, Carmela Saturnino and Pasquale Longo
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(13), 6027; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11136027
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/13/6027

10. “Recovery of Heavy Metal Ions Using Magnetic Glycine-Modified Chitosan—Application to Aqueous Solutions and Tailing Leachate”
by Asmaa Benettayeb, Amine Morsli, Khalid Z. Elwakeel, Mohammed F. Hamza and Eric Guibal
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(18), 8377; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11188377
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/18/8377

We are pleased to announce that the website of the MDPI Sustainability Foundation has been revamped! For the past couple of months, our UX UI team and front-end developers have been working hard to launch the website in time for the opening of the Sustainability Awards nominations.

The website is not the only thing that has had a remodeling. Indeed, the format of the Emerging Sustainability Leader Award (ESLA) has been updated. ESLA is now a competition open to individual researchers or start-ups founded by researchers under the age of 35. Nominee applications will go through 2 rounds of selection until the final 3 are decided. The finalists will then be invited to give pitch presentations during the Award Ceremony to win either first place (10,000 USD) or runner-up (2 x 5000 USD).

The World Sustainability Award, on the other hand, remains the same: a total prize money of 100,000 USD is up for grabs by senior individual researchers or groups of researchers from the international research community.

Nominations for both the World Sustainability Award and the Emerging Sustainability Leader award are now open! Check out our new website for more information on how to nominate.

1. “Digital Processing of Seismic Data from Open-Pit Mining Blasts”
by Natalia Koteleva and Ilia Frenkel
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(1), 383; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11010383
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/1/383

2. “A Review of the Water Desalination Technologies”
by Domenico Curto, Vincenzo Franzitta and Andrea Guercio
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(2), 670; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11020670
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/2/670

3. “Towards Integrated Digital Twins for Industrial Products: Case Study on an Overhead Crane”
by Juuso Autiosalo, Riku Ala-Laurinaho, Joel Mattila, Miika Valtonen, Valtteri Peltoranta and Kari Tammi
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(2), 683; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11020683
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/2/683

4. “Classification and Quantification of Human Error in Manufacturing: A Case Study in Complex Manual Assembly”
by Yaniel Torres, Sylvie Nadeau and Kurt Landau
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(2), 749; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11020749
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/2/749

5. “Developing a Digital Twin and Digital Thread Framework for an ‘Industry 4.0’ Shipyard”
by Toh Yen Pang, Juan D. Pelaez Restrepo, Chi-Tsun Cheng, Alim Yasin,Hailey Lim and Miro Miletic
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(3), 1097; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11031097
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/3/1097

6. “Lot-Sizing and Scheduling for the Plastic Injection Molding Industry—A Hybrid Optimization Approach”
by Nathalie Klement, Mohamed Amine Abdeljaouad, Leonardo Porto and Cristóvão Silva
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(3), 1202; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11031202
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/3/1202

7. “A Review of Experimental and Numerical Studies of Lithium Ion Battery Fires”
by Matt Ghiji, Shane Edmonds and Khalid Moinuddin
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(3), 1247; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11031247
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/3/1247

8. “Nano-Elicitation as an Effective and Emerging Strategy for In Vitro Production of Industrially Important Flavonoids”
by Amna Komal Khan, Sidra Kousar, Duangjai Tungmunnithum, Christophe Hano, Bilal Haider Abbasi and Sumaira Anjum
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(4), 1694; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11041694
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/4/1694

9. “A Systematic Mapping of the Advancing Use of Machine Learning Techniques for Predictive Maintenance in the Manufacturing Sector”
by Milena Nacchia, Fabio Fruggiero, Alfredo Lambiase and Ken Bruton
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(6), 2546; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11062546
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/6/2546

10. “An Improved VGG19 Transfer Learning Strip Steel Surface Defect Recognition Deep Neural Network Based on Few Samples and Imbalanced Datasets”
by Xiang Wan, Xiangyu Zhang and Lilan Liu
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(6), 2606; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11062606
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/6/2606

11. “Is Digital Twin Technology Supporting Safety Management? A Bibliometric and Systematic Review”
by Giulio Paolo Agnusdei, Valerio Elia and Maria Grazia Gnoni
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(6), 2767; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11062767
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/6/2767

12. “Adaptive Pitch Controller of a Large-Scale Wind Turbine Using Multi-Objective Optimization”
by Manuel Lara, Juan Garrido, Mario L. Ruz and Francisco Vázquez
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(6), 2844; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11062844
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/6/2844

13. “Security Vulnerabilities in LPWANs—An Attack Vector Analysis for the IoT Ecosystem”
by Nuno Torres, Pedro Pinto and Sérgio Ivan Lopes
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(7), 3176; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11073176
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/7/3176

14. “The Role of Digital Technologies in Operationalizing the Circular Economy Transition: A Systematic Literature Review”
by Enrico Cagno, Alessandra Neri, Marta Negri, Carlo Andrea Bassani and Tommaso Lampertico
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(8), 3328; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11083328
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/8/3328

15. “Recent Progress Trend on Abrasive Waterjet Cutting of Metallic Materials: A Review”
by Jennifer Milaor Llanto, Majid Tolouei-Rad, Ana Vafadar and Muhammad Aamir
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(8), 3344; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11083344
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/8/3344

16. “Smart Manufacturing Real-Time Analysis Based on Blockchain and Machine Learning Approaches”
by Zeinab Shahbazi and Yung-Cheol Byun
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(8), 3535; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11083535
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/8/3535

17. “Mobile Learning Technologies for Education: Benefits and Pending Issues”
by Santiago Criollo-C, Andrea Guerrero-Arias, Ángel Jaramillo-Alcázar and Sergio Luján-Mora
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(9), 4111; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11094111
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/9/4111

18. “Applications of Smart Glasses in Applied Sciences: A Systematic Review”
by Dawon Kim and Yosoon Choi
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(11), 4956; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11114956
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/11/4956

19. “A Literature Review of Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in Manufacturing Systems”
by Paolo Renna and Sergio Materi
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(16), 7366; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11167366
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/16/7366

20. “Adaptable and Explainable Predictive Maintenance: Semi-Supervised Deep Learning for Anomaly Detection and Diagnosis in Press Machine Data”
by Oscar Serradilla, Ekhi Zugasti, Julian Ramirez de Okariz, Jon Rodriguez and Urko Zurutuza
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(16), 7376; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11167376
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/16/7376

Stanford University has recently published an update of the list of the top 2% most widely cited scientists—the World’s Top 2% Scientists.

The time node of the statistical data of this list is from 1960 to 2022, and it is divided into two lists: "Lifetime Scientific Influence Ranking" and "2022 Annual Scientific Influence Ranking". The "Lifetime Scientific Influence Ranking" counts the comprehensive influence performance of scientists during their careers, and the "2022 Annual Influence Ranking" focuses on highlighting the academic influence of scientists in the previous year. This ranking, considered the most prestigious worldwide, is based on the bibliometric information contained in the Scopus database and includes more than 200,000 researchers from the more than 10 million scientists considered to be active worldwide, with 22 scientific fields and 176 subfields taken into account.

We are pleased to share that 610 Editorial Board Members from Applied Sciences (ISSN: 2076-3417) were featured in Stanford University World’s Top 2% Scientists list in 2022.

The latest Stanford rankings reflect the significant influence and research excellence of the scientists, who are committed to furthering their knowledge for the benefit of the world.

We would like to congratulate our Editorial Board Members on their excellent achievement and thank them for their immense contribution to the scientific progression and development of Applied Sciences.

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Jean-Claude André (Emeritus Research Director at CNRS) has been appointed Section Editor-in-Chief of "Additive Manufacturing Technologies" in Applied Sciences (ISSN: 2076-3417, IF: 2.838). Engineer "Processes" of the University of Lorraine, former scientific director of its National Polytechnic Institute, and former Deputy Director of the CNRS, Department of Engineering Sciences (Paris), he holds a Ph.D. in chemical-physics and a French doctorate in physical sciences, supplemented by two postdoctoral stays at the University of Western Ontario (Canada), where he completed his scientific skills on light-matter interactions and the signal processing of optical signals. Upon his return, he set up his team in the field of photo-physical and photochemical engineering. In 1984, with two colleagues, he was at the origin of the first patent on stereolithography, which he developed with his team. The initial lack of interest from the national environment led him to move to the private sector with the scientific responsibility of an R, R&D and consulting and training center of 700 people in charge of occupational risk prevention. This 12-year break reinforced his conviction of the need to engage researchers in interdisciplinary adventures. He returned as a scientific advisor to the CNRS headquarter, and as a "basic researcher", again involved in the 3D field and the development of 4D printing (plus bio-printing).

In addition to these new 3D manufacturing processes, his investment in the 4D field with a short, but efficient, French network of young colleagues attempts to break the epistemological barriers of the field: creativity, heuristics, interdisciplinary approaches, downstream control, inverse problem, proofs of concepts, etc. He is the origin of three start-ups in 3D machining and has about 50 patents (+5 under progress) and enough scientific papers (possibly over 300, ranging from physics, chemical physics, and optical engineering or process engineering to sociology and ethics) to allow for him to increase his investment in time-consuming “slow science”, divergent thinking (before convergence), and epistemology to try to go beyond the “conventional” New Public Management of the (French or European) scientific research system. He has published two books on photochemical engineering, three on additive manufacturing, one on Industry 4.0, three on chemical/process engineering, and two on 4D printing, either alone or with a colleague. Fearing not to do everything, he promised, before a probable end (which may be as far away as possible!). He has begun to write a book on creativity and innovation (now in press) and is beginning to explore biomimetic action paths for soft robotics based on 3D or 4D technologies.

The following is a short Q&A with Dr. Jean Claude André, who shared his vision for the Section with us, as well as his views on the research area and open access publishing:

I am a tinkerer of science who likes to cultivate himself and to open up to others; this is a big change from the narrow modes of today's too mono-disciplinary management. It is this vision that I wish to share.

2. What is your vision for the “Additive Manufacturing Technologies” Section?

The applied science approach should be more demand-driven and involve more exploration of complexity. This is particularly the case for 3D printing.

3. What does the future of this field of research look like, in your view?

With a technology that is around 40 years old, nothing is stabilized, which maintains a very open field for research, in particular application-oriented.

4. Who should contribute to this Section?

All those who can bring their high-level scientific and/or technological original contributions to the field.

5. What do you think of the development of Open Access in the publishing field?

Traditional journals now also play in this area.

We wish Dr. Jean Claude André every success in his new position, and we look forward to his contributions to the journal.

MDPI will be attending the 2023 INT’L Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS ‘23), held in Warsaw, Poland, from 6 to 9 June 2023. ICUAS ‘23 aims to bring together different groups of qualified representatives worldwide, as well as funding agencies, industry, academia, end-users, and practitioners, to discuss the current state of unmanned aviation and the roadmap to its full utilization in civilian and public domains. The conference is open to scholars and specialists from academia and the engineering profession. During this conference, MDPI will welcome researchers from different backgrounds to visit and share their latest ideas with us.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Drones;
• Applied Sciences;
• Applied Mechanics;
• Aerospace;
• Imaging;
• JSAN;
• Micromachines;
• Smart Cities.

If you plan on attending this conference, feel free to stop by our booth. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person to answer any questions you may have.

For more information about the conference, please see the following link: http://www.uasconferences.com/2023_icuas/.

1. “Polyphenols: A Promising Avenue in Therapeutic Solutions for Wound Care”
by Guimarães, I.; Baptista-Silva, S.; Pintado, M. and L. Oliveira, A.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(3), 1230; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11031230
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/3/1230

2. “Hybrid Metal/Polymer Filaments for Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) to Print Metal Parts”
by Tosto, C.; Tirillò, J.; Sarasini, F. and Cicala, G.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(4), 1444; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11041444
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/4/1444

3. “Hydrothermal and Entropy Investigation of Ag/MgO/H2O Hybrid Nanofluid Natural Convection in a Novel Shape of Porous Cavity”
by Abu-Libdeh, N.; Redouane, F.; Aissa, A.; Mebarek-Oudina, F.; Almuhtady, A.; Jamshed, W. and Al-Kouz, W.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(4), 1722; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11041722
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/4/1722

4. “Extensive Benchmarking of DFT+U Calculations for Predicting Band Gaps”
by Kirchner-Hall, N.; Zhao, W.; Xiong, Y.; Timrov, I. and Dabo, I.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(5), 2395; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11052395
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/5/2395

5. “Contribution of Interface Fracture Mechanism on Fracture Propagation Trajectory of Heterogeneous Asphalt Composites”
by He, J.; Liu, L.; Yang, H.; Aliha, M. and Karimi, H.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(7), 3013; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11073013
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/7/3013

6. “Rheology, Hydration, and Microstructure of Portland Cement Pastes Produced with Ground Açaí Fibers”
by Azevedo, A.; de Matos, P.; Marvila, M.; Sakata, R.; Silvestro, L.; Gleize, P. and Brito, J.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(7), 3036; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11073036
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/7/3036

7. “Buckling Analysis of CNTRC Curved Sandwich Nanobeams in Thermal Environment”
by Daikh, A.; Houari, M.; Karami, B.; Eltaher, M.; Dimitri, R. and Tornabene, F.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(7), 3250; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11073250
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/7/3250

8. “Environmentally Friendly Anticorrosive Polymeric Coatings”
by Faccini, M.; Bautista, L.; Soldi, L.; Escobar, A.; Altavilla, M.; Calvet, M.; Domènech, A. and Domínguez, E.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(8), 3446; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11083446
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/8/3446

9. “Investigation of Integral and Differential Characteristics of Variatropic Structure Heavy Concretes by Ultrasonic Methods”
by Mailyan, L.; Stel’makh, S.; Shcherban’, E.; Khalyushev, A.; Smolyanichenko, A.; Sysoev, A.; Parinov, I. and Cherpakov, A.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(8), 3591; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11083591
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/8/3591

10. “Applications of Cold Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Technology in Medicine, Agriculture and Food Industry”
by Domonkos, M.; Tichá, P.; Trejbal, J. and Demo, P.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(11), 4809; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11114809
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/11/4809

11. “Sustainability Levels in Comparison with Mechanical Properties and Durability of Pumice High-Performance Concrete”
by Hrabová, K.; Lehner, P.; Ghosh, P.; Konečný, P. and Teplý, B.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(11), 4964; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11114964
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/11/4964

12. “Comparison of Testing Method Effects on Cracking Resistance of Asphalt Concrete Mixtures”
by Yang, D.; Karimi, H. and Aliha, M.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(11), 5094; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11115094
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/11/5094

13. “Improving the Structural Characteristics of Heavy Concrete by Combined Disperse Reinforcement”
by Mailyan, L.; Beskopylny, A.; Meskhi, B.; Shilov, A.; Stel’makh, S.; Shcherban’, E.; Smolyanichenko, A. and El’shaeva, D.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(13), 6031; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11136031
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/13/6031

14. “Evaluation of Dental Surface after De-Bonding Orthodontic Bracket Bonded with a Novel Fluorescent Composite: In Vitro Comparative Study”
by Farronato, M.; Farronato, D.; Inchingolo, F.; Grassi, L.; Lanteri, V. and Maspero, C.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(14), 6354; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11146354
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/14/6354

15. “Extraction, Characterization, and Applications of Pectins from Plant By-Products”
by Belkheiri, A.; Forouhar, A.; Ursu, A.; Dubessay, P.; Pierre, G.; Delattre, C.; Djelveh, G.; Abdelkafi, S.; Hamdami, N. and Michaud, P.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(14), 6596; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11146596
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/14/6596

16. “Optimization of Composition and Technological Factors for the Lightweight Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Production on a Combined Aggregate with an Increased Coefficient of Structural Quality”
by Mailyan, L.; Beskopylny, A.; Meskhi, B.; Stel’makh, S.; Shcherban, E. and Ananova, O.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(16), 7284; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11167284
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/16/7284

17. “Sound-Absorbing Composites with Rubber Crumb from Used Tires”
by Smirnova, O.; Menéndez Pidal de Navascués, I.; Mikhailevskii, V.; Kolosov, O. and Skolota, N.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(16), 7347; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11167347
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/16/7347

18. “The Current State of Research of Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM): A Review”
by Treutler, K. and Wesling, V.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(18), 8619; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11188619
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/18/8619

19. “Influence of Composition and Technological Factors on Variatropic Efficiency and Constructive Quality Coefficients of Lightweight Vibro-Centrifuged Concrete with Alkalized Mixing Water”
by Stel’makh, S.; Shcherban’, E.; Beskopylny, A.; Mailyan, L.; Meskhi, B.; Butko, D. and Smolyanichenko, A.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(19), 9293; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11199293
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/19/9293

20. “Non-Destructive Testing Applications for Steel Bridges”
by Khedmatgozar Dolati, S.; Caluk, N.; Mehrabi, A. and Khedmatgozar Dolati, S.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(20), 9757; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11209757
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/20/9757

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We are pleased to announce that Prof. Dr. Yuyang Li has been appointed Editor-in-Chief of the “Applied Thermal Engineering” Section in Applied Sciences (ISSN: 2076-3417, IF: 2.838).

Prof. Dr. Yuyang Li received his bachelor's and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Science and Technology of China in 2004 and 2010, respectively, and worked as a postdoctoral researcher and a faculty member at the University of Science and Technology of China between 2010 and 2015. In February 2015, he joined the School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University. He was promoted to full professor in 2018 and is now a vice dean of the School of Mechanical Engineering. He served as a Board Member of the Combustion Section of the Chinese Society of Engineering Thermophysics, a Board Member of the Combustion Aerodynamics Section of the Chinese Aerodynamics Research Society, a Colloquium Co-Chair of the International Symposium on Combustion, a Program Co-Chair of the China National Symposium on Combustion, and a Scientific Committee Member of the Symposium on Ammonia Energy, etc.

In terms of scientific research, he has long been engaged in the research of carbon-neutral energy and power technology, low-carbon combustion technology, combustion kinetics and dynamics, novel combustion technologies, and spray, atomization, and evaporation. He has undertaken more than 10 scientific projects and published more than 170 papers and been authorized as the owner of 7 patents.

He has been awarded the second prize of the China’s State Natural Science Award, the China Youth Science and Technology Award, the Excellent Young Scholar of the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the Wu Zhonghua Outstanding Young Scholar Award of the Chinese Society of Engineering Thermophysics, the Excellent Research Award of the Combustion Institute, and the 2022 Energy and Fuel Rising Star.

The following is a short Q&A with Prof. Dr. Yuyang Li, who shared his vision for the journal and his views on the research area and open access publishing with us:

1. What appealed to you about the journal that made you want to take on the role of its Section Editor-in-Chief?
At present, great changes are taking place rapidly in the global energy field. The subject of applied thermal engineering plays a vital role in the energy revolution, and it has been a major topic of discussion. I have carried out long-term research on the subject of applied thermal engineering, especially in the field of combustion energy and power. I really appreciate the invitation from the Applied Sciences journal to be the Section Editor-in-Chief of “Applied Thermal Engineering”, and it is my pleasure to serve the international academic field of applied thermal engineering.

2. What is your vision for the Section "Applied Thermal Engineering"?
There are currently 18 Editorial Members in the Section “Applied Thermal Engineering” of Applied Sciences. Their research directions cover combustion, engineering thermodynamics, heat transfer, renewable energy, building energy conservation, energy storage, etc. In the future, we will further expand the editorial team, cover emerging research directions, and strengthen key research directions, so as to form a high-level stable source of submissions, increase the influence of the Section, and better serve the goal of disseminating academic achievements and promoting academic exchanges in the direction of applied thermal engineering.

3. Who should contribute to this Section, and what can readers expect?
Scholars, including mature Ph.D. students and post-doc researchers in the research field of applied thermal engineering can contribute to this Section, providing innovative academic ideas and valuable research progress to our readers.

4. What does the future of this field of research look like?
The research field of applied thermal engineering is an important supporting field of energy science and technology. The research directions of low-carbon thermal engineering, renewable energy, energy storage and heat storage, and novel energy-saving technologies are on the rise. A large number of cutting-edge research hotspots have been developed, such as hydrogen and ammonia combustion, solar photothermal technology, battery thermal management, and the thermal management of electronic devices. In the future, with the strong support from government and industry and the joint efforts of scholars in this field, I believe that the research field of applied thermal engineering will develop more vigorously.

5. What do you think of the development of Open Access in the publishing field?
Open Access is the general trend in academic publishing. As early as 2016, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research had announced the full implementation of the open access strategy. Chinese academic institutions are also actively exploring the open access mode for academic publishing. Founded in 2012 by the National Science Library of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the China Open Access Promotion Week has been held ten consecutive times. I myself am also an advocate and beneficiary of the open access mode of academic publishing. This year alone, five papers by my research group have been or will be published through the open access mode.

We warmly welcome Prof. Dr. Yuyang Li to his new role as Section Editor-in-Chief of the “Applied Thermal Engineering” Section, and we look forward to his guidance in helping Applied Sciences reach new milestones.

1. “A Survey on Robotic Technologies for Forest Firefighting: Applying Drone Swarms to Improve Firefighters’ Efficiency and Safety”
by Roldán-Gómez, J.; González-Gironda, E. and Barrientos, A.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(1), 363; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11010363
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/1/363

2. “Methodology for Complex Efficiency Evaluation of Machinery Safety Measures in a Production Organization”
by Pačaiová, H.; Andrejiová, M.; Balažiková, M.; Tomašková, M.; Gazda, T.; Chomová, K.; Hijj, J. and Salaj, L.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(1), 453; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11010453
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/1/453

3. “Effect of Hydrogen Addition on the Energetic and Ecologic Parameters of an SI Engine Fueled by Biogas”
by Pukalskas, S.; Kriaučiūnas, D.; Rimkus, A.; Przybyła, G.; Droździel, P. and Barta, D.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(2), 742; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11020742
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/2/742

4. “Uncertainty Handling in Structural Damage Detection via Non-Probabilistic Meta-Models and Interval Mathematics, a Data-Analytics Approach”
by Ghiasi, R.; Noori, M.; Altabey, W.; Silik, A.; Wang, T. and Wu, Z.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(2), 770; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11020770
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/2/770

5. “Enhanced K-Nearest Neighbor for Intelligent Fault Diagnosis of Rotating Machinery”
by Lu, J.; Qian, W.; Li, S. and Cui, R.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(3), 919; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11030919
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/3/919

6. “Rail Diagnostics Based on Ultrasonic Guided Waves: An Overview”
by Bombarda, D.; Vitetta, G. and Ferrante, G.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(3), 1071; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11031071
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/3/1071

7. “Life Cycle Assessment of an NMC Battery for Application to Electric Light-Duty Commercial Vehicles and Comparison with a Sodium-Nickel-Chloride Battery”
by Accardo, A.; Dotelli, G.; Musa, M. and Spessa, E.

Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(3), 1160; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11031160
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/3/1160

8. “Advances in Metal Additive Manufacturing: A Review of Common Processes, Industrial Applications, and Current Challenges”
by Vafadar, A.; Guzzomi, F.; Rassau, A. and Hayward, K.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(3), 1213; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11031213
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/3/1213

9. “Deep Learning Method for Fault Detection of Wind Turbine Converter”
by Xiao, C.; Liu, Z.; Zhang, T. and Zhang, X.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(3), 1280; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11031280
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/3/1280

10. “Topology Optimisation in Structural Steel Design for Additive Manufacturing”
by Ribeiro, T.; Bernardo, L. and Andrade, J.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(5), 2112; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11052112
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/5/2112

11. “Integrated Design of a Morphing Winglet for Active Load Control and Alleviation of Turboprop Regional Aircraft”
by Dimino, I.; Andreutti, G.; Moens, F.; Fonte, F.; Pecora, R. and Concilio, A.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(5), 2439; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11052439
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/5/2439

12. “Review of Liquid Argon Detector Technologies in the Neutrino Sector”
by Majumdar, K. and Mavrokoridis, K.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(6), 2455; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11062455
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/6/2455

13. “A Comparative Study of Energy Consumption and Recovery of Autonomous Fuel-Cell Hydrogen–Electric Vehicles Using Different Powertrains Based on Regenerative Braking and Electronic Stability Control System”
by Yildiz, A. and Özel, M.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(6), 2515; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11062515
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/6/2515

14. “Trends and Challenges in Intelligent Condition Monitoring of Electrical Machines Using Machine Learning”
by Kudelina, K.; Vaimann, T.; Asad, B.; Rassõlkin, A.; Kallaste, A. and Demidova, G.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(6), 2761; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11062761
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/6/2761

15. “Multi-Resolution SPH Simulation of a Laser Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing Process”
by Afrasiabi, M.; Lüthi, C.; Bambach, M. and Wegener, K.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(7), 2962; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11072962
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/7/2962

16. “Environmental Consequences of Closing the Textile Loop—Life Cycle Assessment of a Circular Polyester Jacket”
by Braun, G.; Som, C.; Schmutz, M. and Hischier, R.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(7), 2964; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11072964
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/7/2964

17. “Exploring the Traveler’s Intentions to Use Public Transport during the COVID-19 Pandemic While Complying with Precautionary Measures”
by Abdullah, M.; Ali, N.; Dias, C.; Campisi, T. and Javid, M.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(8), 3630; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11083630
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/8/3630

18. “A Review of X-ray Microcalorimeters Based on Superconducting Transition Edge Sensors for Astrophysics and Particle Physics”
by Gottardi, L. and Nagayashi, K.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(9), 3793; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11093793
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/9/3793

19. “Industry 4.0 Technologies for Manufacturing Sustainability: A Systematic Review and Future Research Directions”
by Jamwal, A.; Agrawal, R.; Sharma, M. and Giallanza, A.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(12), 5725; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11125725
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/12/5725

20. “Applications of Magnesium and Its Alloys: A Review”
by Tan, J. and Ramakrishna, S.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(15), 6861; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11156861
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/15/6861

1. “Internet of Nonthermal Food Processing Technologies (IoNTP): Food Industry 4.0 and Sustainability”
by Režek Jambrak, A.; Nutrizio, M.; Djekić, I.; Pleslić, S. and Chemat, F.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(2), 686; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11020686
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/2/686

2. “The Assessment of the Possibility of Using Ethanol and Ultrasound to Design the Properties of Dried Carrot Tissue”
by Dadan, M. and Nowacka, M.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(2), 689; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11020689
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/2/689

3. “Non-Thermal Methods for Ensuring the Microbiological Quality and Safety of Seafood”
by Ekonomou, S. and Boziaris, I.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(2), 833; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11020833
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/2/833

4. “Evaluation of Bioactive and Physicochemical Properties of White and Black Garlic (Allium sativum L.) from Conventional and Organic Cultivation”
by Najman, K.; Sadowska, A. and Hallmann, E.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(2), 874; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11020874
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/2/874

5.“Interactions between Polyphenols and Volatile Compounds in Wine: A Literature Review on Physicochemical and Sensory Insights”
by Pittari, E.; Moio, L. and Piombino, P.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(3), 1157; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11031157
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/3/1157

6. “Current Applications of Ultrasound in Fruit and Vegetables Osmotic Dehydration Processes”
by Nowacka, M.; Dadan, M. and Tylewicz, U.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(3), 1269; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11031269
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/3/1269

7. “Volatile Organic Compounds in Breads Prepared with Different Sourdoughs”
by De Luca, L.; Aiello, A.; Pizzolongo, F.; Blaiotta, G.; Aponte, M. and Romano, R.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(3), 1330; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11031330
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/3/1330

8. “Kombucha Tea as a Reservoir of Cellulose Producing Bacteria: Assessing Diversity among Komagataeibacter Isolates”
by La China, S.; De Vero, L.; Anguluri, K.; Brugnoli, M.; Mamlouk, D. and Gullo, M.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(4), 1595; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11041595
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/4/1595

9. “Flavor Chemistry of Virgin Olive Oil: An Overview”
by Genovese, A.; Caporaso, N. and Sacchi, R.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(4), 1639; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11041639
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/4/1639

10. “Buckwheat Seeds: Impact of Milling Fractions and Addition Level on Wheat Bread Dough Rheology”
by Coțovanu, I. and Mironeasa, S.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(4), 1731; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11041731
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/4/1731

11. “Environmental Conditions and Agronomical Factors Influencing the Levels of Phytochemicals in Brassica Vegetables Responsible for Nutritional and Sensorial Properties”
by Biondi, F.; Balducci, F.; Capocasa, F.; Visciglio, M.; Mei, E.; Vagnoni, M.; Mezzetti, B. and Mazzoni, L.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(4), 1927; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11041927
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/4/1927

12. “Effect of Chitosan Nanoemulsion on Enhancing the Phytochemical Contents, Health-Promoting Components, and Shelf Life of Raspberry (Rubus sanctus Schreber)”
by Ishkeh, S.; Shirzad, H.; Asghari, M.; Alirezalu, A.; Pateiro, M. and Lorenzo, J.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(5), 2224; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11052224
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/5/2224

13. “Phenolic Profiling of Five Different Australian Grown Apples”
by Li, H.; Subbiah, V.; Barrow, C.; Dunshea, F. and Suleria, H.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(5), 2421; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11052421
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/5/2421

14. “Ohmic Heating in the Food Industry: Developments in Concepts and Applications during 2013–2020”
by Alkanan, Z.; Altemimi, A.; Al-Hilphy, A.; Watson, D. and Pratap-Singh, A.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(6), 2507; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11062507
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/6/2507

15. “Infrared Radiation Favorably Influences the Quality Characteristics of Key Lime Juice”
by Altemimi, A.; Al-Hilphy, A.; Abedelmaksoud, T.; Aboud, S.; Badwaik, L.; G, L.; Noore, S. and Pratap-Singh, A.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(6), 2842; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11062842
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/6/2842

16. “Maize and Sorghum as Raw Materials for Brewing, a Review”
by Dabija, A.; Ciocan, M.; Chetrariu, A. and Codină, G.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(7), 3139; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11073139
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/7/3139

17. “Postharvest UV-B and Photoperiod with Blue + Red LEDs as Strategies to Stimulate Carotenogenesis in Bell Peppers”
by Martínez-Zamora, L.; Castillejo, N. and Artés-Hernández, F.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(9), 3736; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11093736
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/9/3736

18. “Animal Protein Sources as a Substitute for Fishmeal in Aquaculture Diets: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”
by Luthada-Raswiswi, R.; Mukaratirwa, S. and O’Brien, G.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(9), 3854; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11093854
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/9/3854

19. “Microencapsulation of Anthocyanins—Critical Review of Techniques and Wall Materials”
by Mohammadalinejhad, S. and Kurek, M.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(9), 3936; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11093936
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/9/3936

20. “Nanoencapsulation of Essential Oils as Natural Food Antimicrobial Agents: An Overview”
by Liao, W.; Badri, W.; Dumas, E.; Ghnimi, S.; Elaissari, A.; Saurel, R. and Gharsallaoui, A.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(13), 5778; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11135778
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/13/5778

1. “Mathematical Model and FPGA Realization of a Multi-Stable Chaotic Dynamical System with a Closed Butterfly-Like Curve of Equilibrium Points”
by Sambas, A.; Vaidyanathan, S.; Bonny, T.; Zhang, S.; Sukono; Hidayat, Y.; Gundara, G. and Mamat, M.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(2), 788; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11020788
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/2/788

2. “Artificial Intelligence and the Medical Physicist: Welcome to the Machine”
by Avanzo, M.; Trianni, A.; Botta, F.; Talamonti, C.; Stasi, M. and Iori, M.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(4), 1691; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11041691
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/4/1691

3. “Assessment of Natural Radioactivity and Radiological Risks in River Sediments from Calabria (Southern Italy)”
by Caridi, F.; Di Bella, M.; Sabatino, G.; Belmusto, G.; Fede, M.; Romano, D.; Italiano, F. and Mottese, A.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(4), 1729; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11041729
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/4/1729

4. “Applications of Cold Atmospheric Pressure Plasma in Dentistry”
by Borges, A.; Kostov, K.; Pessoa, R.; de Abreu, G.; Lima, G.; Figueira, L. and Koga-Ito, C.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(5), 1975; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11051975
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/5/1975

5. “A Review of the Synthesis, Properties, and Applications of Bulk and Two-Dimensional Tin (II) Sulfide (SnS)”
by Norton, K.; Alam, F. and Lewis, D.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(5), 2062; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11052062
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/5/2062

6. “Current Progress in Femtosecond Laser Ablation/Ionisation Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry”
by Tulej, M.; Ligterink, N.; de Koning, C.; Grimaudo, V.; Lukmanov, R.; Keresztes Schmidt, P.; Riedo, A. and Wurz, P.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(6), 2562; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11062562
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/6/2562

7. “Flexible Sample Environment for the Investigation of Soft Matter at the European Spallation Source: Part II—The GISANS Setup”
by Widmann, T.; Kreuzer, L.; Kühnhammer, M.; Schmid, A.; Wiehemeier, L.; Jaksch, S.; Frielinghaus, H.; Löhmann, O.; Schneider, H.; Hiess, A.; Klitzing, R.; Hellweg, T. and Müller-Buschbaum, P.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(9), 4036; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11094036
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/9/4036

8. “MA-XRF for the Characterisation of the Painting Materials and Technique of the Entombment of Christ by Rogier van der Weyden”
by Mazzinghi, A.; Ruberto, C.; Castelli, L.; Czelusniak, C.; Giuntini, L.; Mandò, P. and Taccetti, F.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(13), 6151; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11136151
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/13/6151

9. “Characterizations of a Plasma-Water System Generated by Repetitive Microsecond Pulsed Discharge with Air, Nitrogen, Oxygen, and Argon Gases Species”
by Bolouki, N.; Kuan, W.; Huang, Y. and Hsieh, J.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(13), 6158; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11136158
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/13/6158

10. “The Role of HNO2 in the Generation of Plasma-Activated Water by Air Transient Spark Discharge”
by Janda, M.; Hensel, K.; Tóth, P.; Hassan, M. and Machala, Z.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(15), 7053; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11157053
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/15/7053

Conference: 2022 BMES Annual Meeting
Date: 12–15 October 2022
Place: San Antonio, Texas, USA
Booth: #346

MDPI will be attending the 2022 BMES Annual Meeting as an exhibitor from 12 to 15 October 2022 in San Antonio, Texas, USA.

BMES holds an annual meeting where they have hosted up to 5,500 biomedical engineers who attend more than 2,500 scientific presentations on cancer treatment, heart disease, women’s health, global health disparities, and more. The meeting allows members to advocate for their innovative solutions, demonstrating their commitment to the society’s core value of health equity for all individuals. In addition, BMES shares scientific information to inspire the up-and-coming generation through four scientific journals, three special interest groups, and collaborations with other scientific societies to elevate the visibility and significant impact that the biomedical engineering community has worldwide as the thought leaders behind the future of human health.

From 12 to 15 October 2022, in the vibrant multicultural city of San Antonio, we will celebrate the tremendous contributions made by BMES members in research, teaching, education, and the workforce that directly impact many sectors of our society. We also aim to highlight equity issues in healthcare and education, stemming from racial and socioeconomic diversity, gender and sexual orientation, and disabilities.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Applied Sciences;
• Bioengineering;
• Biomedicines;
• Biomimetics;
• Biomolecules;
• Biosensors;
• Cancers;
• CIMB;
• Diseases.

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you plan on attending this conference. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you might have.

Peer Review Week began 19 September 2022 under the theme of “Research Integrity: Creating and Supporting Trust in Research”. Through various blog articles, podcast, and webinar, we discussed this crucial subject throughout the week, celebrating the essential role peer review plays in maintaining research quality.

To begin, we held a Webinar on the topic. Professor Peter W. Choate and Dr. Emmanuel Obeng-Gyasi joined Dr. Ioana Craciun, one of MDPI’s scientific officers, for an in-depth discussion.

We invite you to view the event recording:

During the week, the MDPI Blog in a series articles highlighted how good Peer Review safeguards research integrity. The following topics were covered:

• Peer Review Week 2022
• Research Integrity
• What We’ve Learned About Peer Review Reports
• 4 Steps to the Perfect Peer Review Report
• How to Write the Perfect Peer Review Report: An Interview
• Inviting Great Peer Reviewers

In a new edition of Insight Faster, an MDPI podcast, we were delighted to talk to the co-chairs of the Peer Review Week committee, Jayashree Rajagopalan (Senior Manager of Global Community Engagement for CACTUS) and Danielle Padula (Head of Marketing and Community Development at Scholastica) to get their take on this year’s event and its related topics.

You can find the Podcast here.

We hope you enjoy the contents!

The goal of Editor’s Choice Articles project is to promote high-quality articles published in Applied Sciences (ISSN: 2076-3417).  Please find below the list of articles carefully handpicked by the scientific editors of the journal, which we believe will be of interest to you.

1. “Photodynamic Therapy—An Up-to-Date Review”
by Adelina-Gabriela Niculescu et al.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(8), 3626; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11083626
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/8/3626

2. “Current Challenges and Future Opportunities for XAI in Machine Learning-Based Clinical Decision Support Systems: A Systematic Review”
by Anna Markella Antoniadi et al.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(11), 5088; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11115088
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/11/5088

3. “Deep Learning-Based Methods for Prostate Segmentation in Magnetic Resonance Imaging”
by Albert Comelli et al.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(2), 782; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11020782
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/2/782

4. “Recent Progress in Applications of Non-Thermal Plasma for Water Purification, Bio-Sterilization, and Decontamination”
by Azadeh Barjasteh et al.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(8), 3372; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11083372
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/8/3372

5. “Ozonized Water Administration in Peri-Implant Mucositis Sites: A Randomized Clinical Trial”
by Andrea Butera et al.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(17), 7812; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11177812
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/17/7812

6. “Mitigation of NaCl Stress in Wheat by Rhizosphere Engineering Using Salt Habitat Adapted PGPR Halotolerant Bacteria”
by Souhila Kerbab et al.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(3), 1034; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11031034
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/3/1034

7. “Applications of Nanosized-Lipid-Based Drug Delivery Systems in Wound Care”
by Andreea-Mariana Matei et al.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(11), 4915; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11114915
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/11/4915

8. “Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of the Application of Machine Learning Classifiers in Biomedical Applications of Infrared Thermography”
by Carolina Magalhaes et al.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(2), 842; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11020842
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/2/842

9. “Chronic Effects of Diazinon® Exposures Using Integrated Biomarker Responses in Freshwater Walking Catfish, Clarias batrachus”
by Shubhajit Saha et al.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(22), 10902; https://doi.org/10.3390/app112210902
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/22/10902

10. “Deep Malaria Parasite Detection in Thin Blood Smear Microscopic Images”
by Asma Maqsood et al.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(5), 2284; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11052284
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/5/2284

11. “Environmentally Relevant Concentrations of Triclosan Induce Cyto-Genotoxicity and Biochemical Alterations in the Hatchlings of Labeo rohita”
by Sunil Sharma et al.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(21), 10478; https://doi.org/10.3390/app112110478
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/21/10478

12. “N-Heterocyclic Carbene-Gold(I) Complexes Targeting Actin Polymerization”
by Domenico Iacopetta et al.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(12), 5626; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11125626
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/12/5626

13. “Land Suitability Mapping Using Geochemical and Spatial Analysis Methods”
by Dimitrios E. Alexakis et al.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(12), 5404; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11125404
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/12/5404

14. “Virtual Geosite Communication through a WebGIS Platform: A Case Study from Santorini Island (Greece)”
by Federico Pasquaré Mariotto et al.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(12), 5466; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11125466
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/12/5466

15. “Primary and Secondary Environmental Effects Triggered by the 30 October 2020, Mw = 7.0, Samos (Eastern Aegean Sea, Greece) Earthquake Based on Post-Event Field Surveys and InSAR Analysis”
by Spyridon Mavroulis et al.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(7), 3281; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11073281
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/7/3281

We would like to thank all of the research groups that authored these exceptional papers for their contribution. We sincerely hope you find these articles of Applied Sciences to be useful and insightful.

1. “Detection of Cardiac Structural Abnormalities in Fetal Ultrasound Videos Using Deep Learning”
by Komatsu, M.; Sakai, A.; Komatsu, R.; Matsuoka, R.; Yasutomi, S.; Shozu, K.; Dozen, A.; Machino, H.; Hidaka, H.; Arakaki, T.; Asada, K.; Kaneko, S.; Sekizawa, A. and Hamamoto, R.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(1), 371; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11010371
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/1/371

2. “Impact of Dataset Size on Classification Performance: An Empirical Evaluation in the Medical Domain”
by Althnian, A.; AlSaeed, D.; Al-Baity, H.; Samha, A.; Dris, A.; Alzakari, N.; Abou Elwafa, A. and Kurdi, H.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(2), 796; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11020796
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/2/796

3. “Sentence Representation Method Based on Multi-Layer Semantic Network”
by Zheng, W.; Liu, X. and Yin, L.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(3), 1316; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11031316
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/3/1316

4. “Trends and Challenges in Network Covert Channels Countermeasures”
by Caviglione, L.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(4), 1641; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11041641
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/4/1641

5. “Intelligent Cyber Attack Detection and Classification for Network-Based Intrusion Detection Systems”
by Oliveira, N.; Praça, I.; Maia, E. and Sousa, O.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(4), 1674; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11041674
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/4/1674

6. “Augmented CWT Features for Deep Learning-Based Indoor Localization Using WiFi RSSI Data”
by Ssekidde, P.; Steven Eyobu, O.; Han, D. and Oyana, T.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(4), 1806; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11041806
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/4/1806

7. “How to Correctly Detect Face-Masks for COVID-19 from Visual Information?”
by Batagelj, B.; Peer, P.; Štruc, V. and Dobrišek, S.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(5), 2070; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11052070
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/5/2070

8. “A Review of Human–Computer Interaction and Virtual Reality Research Fields in Cognitive InfoCommunications”
by Katona, J.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(6), 2646; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11062646
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/6/2646

9. “Deep Learning Based Human Activity Recognition Using Spatio-Temporal Image Formation of Skeleton Joints”
by Tasnim, N.; Islam, M. and Baek, J.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(6), 2675; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11062675
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/6/2675

10. “Key Factors in the Implementation of the Internet of Things in the Hotel Sector”
by Infante-Moro, A.; Infante-Moro, J. and Gallardo-Pérez, J.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(7), 2924; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11072924
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/7/2924

11. “Information Security Behavior and Information Security Policy Compliance: A Systematic Literature Review for Identifying the Transformation Process from Noncompliance to Compliance”
by Ali, R.; Dominic, P.; Ali, S.; Rehman, M. and Sohail, A.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(8), 3383; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11083383
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/8/3383

12. “A Deep Neural Network Model for Speaker Identification”
by Ye, F. and Yang, J.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(8), 3603; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11083603
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/8/3603

13. “Prediction of Peak Particle Velocity Caused by Blasting through the Combinations of Boosted-CHAID and SVM Models with Various Kernels”
by Zeng, J.; Roussis, P.; Mohammed, A.; Maraveas, C.; Fatemi, S.; Armaghani, D. and Asteris, P.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(8), 3705; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11083705
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/8/3705

14. “Sentiment Analysis of Students’ Feedback with NLP and Deep Learning: A Systematic Mapping Study”
by Kastrati, Z.; Dalipi, F.; Imran, A.; Pireva Nuci, K. and Wani, M.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(9), 3986; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11093986
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/9/3986

15. “Real-Time Hand Gesture Recognition Based on Deep Learning YOLOv3 Model”
by Mujahid, A.; Awan, M.; Yasin, A.; Mohammed, M.; Damaševičius, R.; Maskeliūnas, R. and Abdulkareem, K.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(9), 4164; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11094164
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/9/4164

16. “Augmented Reality Maintenance Assistant Using YOLOv5”
by Malta, A.; Mendes, M. and Farinha, T.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(11), 4758; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11114758
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/11/4758

17. “COVID-19 Vaccination Awareness and Aftermath: Public Sentiment Analysis on Twitter Data and Vaccinated Population Prediction in the USA”
by Sattar, N. and Arifuzzaman, S.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(13), 6128; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11136128
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/13/6128

18. “A Survey on Change Detection and Time Series Analysis with Applications”
by Ghaderpour, E.; Pagiatakis, S. and Hassan, Q.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(13), 6141; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11136141
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/13/6141

19. “Prediction of COVID-19 from Chest CT Images Using an Ensemble of Deep Learning Models”
by Biswas, S.; Chatterjee, S.; Majee, A.; Sen, S.; Schwenker, F. and Sarkar, R.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(15), 7004; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11157004
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/15/7004

20. “Comparative Analysis of Low Discrepancy Sequence-Based Initialization Approaches Using Population-Based Algorithms for Solving the Global Optimization Problems”
by Bangyal, W.; Nisar, K.; Ag. Ibrahim, A.; Haque, M.; Rodrigues, J. and Rawat, D.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(16), 7591; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11167591
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/16/7591

1. “A Review on Recent Advancements of Graphene and Graphene-Related Materials in Biological Applications”
by Catania, F.; Marras, E.; Giorcelli, M.; Jagdale, P.; Lavagna, L.; Tagliaferro, A. and Bartoli, M.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(2), 614; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11020614
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/2/614

2. “Review on Silver Nanoparticles as a Novel Class of Antibacterial Solutions”
by Crisan, C.; Mocan, T.; Manolea, M.; Lasca, L.; Tăbăran, F. and Mocan, L.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(3), 1120; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11031120
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/3/1120

3. “Carbon Nanotube-Based Composite Filaments for 3D Printing of Structural and Conductive Elements”
by Podsiadły, B.; Matuszewski, P.; Skalski, A. and Słoma, M.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(3), 1272; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11031272
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/3/1272

4. “Ag-Nanowire Bundles with Gap Hot Spots Synthesized in Track-Etched Membranes as Effective SERS-Substrates”
by Kozhina, E.; Bedin, S.; Nechaeva, N.; Podoynitsyn, S.; Tarakanov, V.; Andreev, S.; Grigoriev, Y. and Naumov, A.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(4), 1375; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11041375
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/4/1375

5. “Nanoparticles and Nanocrystals by Supercritical CO₂-Assisted Techniques for Pharmaceutical Applications: A Review”
by Franco, P. and De Marco, I.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(4), 1476; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11041476
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/4/1476

6. “Nanotechnology Development for Formulating Essential Oils in Wound Dressing Materials to Promote the Wound-Healing Process: A Review”
by De Luca, I.; Pedram, P.; Moeini, A.; Cerruti, P.; Peluso, G.; Di Salle, A. and Germann, N.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(4), 1713; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11041713
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/4/1713

7. “Mechanical Properties of DNA Hydrogels: Towards Highly Programmable Biomaterials”
by Bush, J.; Hu, C. and Veneziano, R.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(4), 1885; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11041885
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/4/1885

8. “Yttrium Oxide Nanoparticle Synthesis: An Overview of Methods of Preparation and Biomedical Applications”
by Rajakumar, G.; Mao, L.; Bao, T.; Wen, W.; Wang, S.; Gomathi, T.; Gnanasundaram, N.; Rebezov, M.; Shariati, M.; Chung, I.; Thiruvengadam, M. and Zhang, X.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(5), 2172; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11052172
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/5/2172

9. “Enhancement of Antimicrobial Activity of Alginate Films with a Low Amount of Carbon Nanofibers (0.1% w/w)”
by Sanmartín-Santos, I.; Gandía-Llop, S.; Salesa, B.; Martí, M.; Lillelund Aachmann, F. and Serrano-Aroca, Á.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(5), 2311; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11052311
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/5/2311

10. “Systematic Review on Human Skin-Compatible Wearable Photoplethysmography Sensors”
by Lee, I.; Park, N.; Lee, H.; Hwang, C.; Kim, J. and Park, S.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(5), 2313; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11052313
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/5/2313

11. “Green Approaches to Carbon Nanostructure-Based Biomaterials”
by Adorinni, S.; Cringoli, M.; Perathoner, S.; Fornasiero, P. and Marchesan, S.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(6), 2490; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11062490
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/6/2490

12. “Biogenic Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterisation and Applications”
by Mughal, B.; Zaidi, S.; Zhang, X. and Hassan, S.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(6), 2598; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11062598
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/6/2598

13. “Electrospun PVP/PVA Nanofiber Mat as a Novel Potential Transdermal Drug-Delivery System for Buprenorphine: A Solution Needed for Pain Management”
by Rahmani, F.; Ziyadi, H.; Baghali, M.; Luo, H. and Ramakrishna, S.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(6), 2779; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11062779
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/6/2779

14. “Tuning Single-Molecule Conductance by Controlled Electric Field-Induced trans-to-cis Isomerisation”
by Quintans, C.; Andrienko, D.; Domke, K.; Aravena, D.; Koo, S.; Díez-Pérez, I. and Aragonès, A.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(8), 3317; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11083317
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/8/3317

15. “Surface Functionalization of PLGA Nanoparticles to Increase Transport across the BBB for Alzheimer’s Disease”
by Del Amo, L.; Cano, A.; Ettcheto, M.; Souto, E.; Espina, M.; Camins, A.; García, M. and Sánchez-López, E.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(9), 4305; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11094305
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/9/4305

16. “Antibacterial Activity of TiO₂ Nanoparticles Prepared by One-Step Laser Ablation in Liquid”
by Khashan, K.; Sulaiman, G.; Abdulameer, F.; Albukhaty, S.; Ibrahem, M.; Al-Muhimeed, T. and AlObaid, A.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(10), 4623; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11104623
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/10/4623

17. “Electrospun Nanofibrous Membranes for Tissue Engineering and Cell Growth”
by Tanzli, E. and Ehrmann, A.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(15), 6929; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11156929
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/15/6929

18. “Nanotechnology, Nanomedicine, and the Kidney”
by Hauser, P.; Chang, H.; Yanagawa, N. and Hamon, M.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(16), 7187; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11167187
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/16/7187

19. “Fe₃O₄ Nanoparticles: Structures, Synthesis, Magnetic Properties, Surface Functionalization, and Emerging Applications”
by Nguyen, M.; Tran, H.; Xu, S. and Lee, T.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(23), 11301; https://doi.org/10.3390/app112311301
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/23/11301

20. “Copper Nanoparticles: Synthesis and Characterization, Physiology, Toxicity and Antimicrobial Applications”
by Crisan, M.; Teodora, M. and Lucian, M.
Appl. Sci. 2022, 12(1), 141; https://doi.org/10.3390/app12010141
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/1/141

MDPI will be attending NanoInnovation 2022, held in Rome, Italy, from 19 to 23 September 2022.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Applied Sciences (leading);
• Nanomaterials (co-leading);
• Applied Nano;
• Energies;
• Nanomanufacturing;
• Technologies.

If you plan on attending this conference, feel free to stop by our booth. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person to answer any questions that you may have.

For more information about the conference, please see the following link: https://www.nanoinnovation2022.eu/.

1. “A Practical and Effective Layout for a Safe Human-Robot Collaborative Assembly Task”
by Scimmi, L.; Melchiorre, M.; Troise, M.; Mauro, S. and Pastorelli, S.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(4), 1763; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11041763
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/4/1763

2. “Control of DC Motors to Guide Unmanned Underwater Vehicles”
by Sands, T.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(5), 2144; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11052144
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/5/2144

3. “Belt Conveyors Rollers Diagnostics Based on Acoustic Signal Collected Using Autonomous Legged Inspection Robot”
by Skoczylas, A.; Stefaniak, P.; Anufriiev, S. and Jachnik, B.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(5), 2299; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11052299
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/5/2299

4. “An Improved PID Controller for the Compliant Constant-Force Actuator Based on BP Neural Network and Smith Predictor”
by Pei, G.; Yu, M.; Xu, Y.; Ma, C.; Lai, H.; Chen, F. and Lin, H.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(6), 2685; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11062685
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/6/2685

5. “Transformed Structural Properties Method to Determine the Controllability and Observability of Robots”
by Martinez, D.; Rubio, J.; Garcia, V.; Vargas, T.; Islas, M.; Pacheco, J.; Gutierrez, G.; Meda-Campaña, J.; Mujica-Vargas, D. and Aguilar-Ibañez, C.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(7), 3082; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11073082
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/7/3082

6. “A Mobile Service Robot Global Path Planning Method Based on Ant Colony Optimization and Fuzzy Control”
by Tao, Y.; Gao, H.; Ren, F.; Chen, C.; Wang, T.; Xiong, H. and Jiang, S.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(8), 3605; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11083605
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/8/3605

7. “Digital Twin for Designing and Reconfiguring Human–Robot Collaborative Assembly Lines”
by Kousi, N.; Gkournelos, C.; Aivaliotis, S.; Lotsaris, K.; Bavelos, A.; Baris, P.; Michalos, G. and Makris, S.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(10), 4620; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11104620
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/10/4620

8. “Comparing Methods of DC Motor Control for UUVs”
by Shah, R. and Sands, T.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(11), 4972; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11114972
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/11/4972

9. “A 4-DOF Upper Limb Exoskeleton for Physical Assistance: Design, Modeling, Control and Performance Evaluation”
by Gull, M.; Thoegersen, M.; Bengtson, S.; Mohammadi, M.; Andreasen Struijk, L.; Moeslund, T.; Bak, T. and Bai, S.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(13), 5865; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11135865
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/13/5865

10. “Anomaly Detection Using Deep Neural Network for IoT Architecture”
by Ahmad, Z.; Shahid Khan, A.; Nisar, K.; Haider, I.; Hassan, R.; Haque, M.; Tarmizi, S. and Rodrigues, J.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(15), 7050; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11157050
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/15/7050

MDPI will be attending the 21st European Conference on Computational Biology (ECCB2022), held in Barcelona, Spain, from 18 to 21 September 2022.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Applied Sciences (leading);
• AI;
• Bioengineering;
• Biology;
• Biomimetics;
• Symmetry.

If you plan on attending this conference, feel free to stop by our booth. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person to answer any questions that you may have.

For more information about the conference, please see the following link: https://eccb2022.org/.

We are pleased to announce that Prof. Dr. Francesco Cappello has been appointed as the Associate Editor of the journal Applied Sciences (ISSN: 2076-3417, IF: 2.838).

Prof. Dr. Francesco Cappello was born in Palermo, Italy, in 1973. In 1997, he completed his degree in medicine and surgery with honors and was awarded the Best Thesis prize. In 2002, he became a specialist in pathological anatomy, receiving the maximum score. Since 2016, he has served as a Full Professor at the University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy, where he teaches human anatomy and histology. His current honorific appointments include the following: Scientific Director of the Euro-Mediterranean Institute of Science and Technology, Palermo, Italy; Associate Member of the Faculty of the Neuroscience Graduate Program, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston (TX), USA; Adjunct Associate Professor of the Department of Biology, Temple University, Philadelphia (PA), USA; President of the Italian Society of Experimental Biology; and Senior Fellow of the Cell Stress Society International. His research interests include cell differentiation, tissue homeostasis, organ regeneration, cell stress and chaperones, and nanovesicles.

The following is a short Q&A with Prof. Dr. Francesco Cappello, who shared his vision for the journal and his views of the research area and open access publishing with us:

1. What appealed to you about the journal that made you want to take on the role as its Associate Editor?
The reputation of MDPI and the efficacious support of its editorial team.

2. What is your vision for the Section "Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering"?
This is a growing field of interest for the future as well as in developing countries.

3. Who should contribute to this Section, and what can readers expect?
Scientists, including mature Ph.D. and post-doc students, should contribute to offering readers the opportunity to learn about their contributions to the advancement of science in this field.

4. What does the future of this field of research look like?
The future of this field is of great interest and includes the opportunity of receiving funding from public and private entities.

We warmly welcome Prof. Dr. Francesco Cappello to his new role as Associate Editor, and we look forward to his guidance in helping Applied Sciences reach new milestones.

1. “Assessment of an Improved Three-Diode against Modified Two-Diode Patterns of MCS Solar Cells Associated with Soft Parameter Estimation Paradigms”
by Bayoumi, A.; El-Sehiemy, R.; Mahmoud, K.; Lehtonen, M.; Darwish, M.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(3), 1055; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11031055
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/3/1055

2. “Real-Time Extensive Livestock Monitoring Using LPWAN Smart Wearable and Infrastructure”
by Casas, R.; Hermosa, A.; Marco, Á.; Blanco, T.; Zarazaga-Soria, F.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(3), 1240; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11031240
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/3/1240

3. “A Novel Automatic Modulation Classification Method Using Attention Mechanism and Hybrid Parallel Neural Network”
by Zhang, R.; Yin, Z.; Wu, Z.; Zhou, S.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(3), 1327; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11031327
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/3/1327

4. “Crowded Space: A Review on Radar Measurements for Space Debris Monitoring and Tracking”
by Muntoni, G.; Montisci, G.; Pisanu, T.; Andronico, P.; Valente, G.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(4), 1364; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11041364
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/4/1364

5. “Metamaterial Based Design of Compact UWB/MIMO Monopoles Antenna with Characteristic Mode Analysis”
by Jabire, A.; Ghaffar, A.; Li, X.; Abdu, A.; Saminu, S.; Alibakhshikenari, M.; Falcone, F.; Limiti, E.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(4), 1542; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11041542
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/4/1542

6. “Machine Learning for Design Optimization of Electromagnetic Devices: Recent Developments and Future Directions”
by Li, Y.; Lei, G.; Bramerdorfer, G.; Peng, S.; Sun, X.; Zhu, J.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(4), 1627; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11041627
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/4/1627

7. “Design and Realization of a Frequency Reconfigurable Multimode Antenna for ISM, 5G-Sub-6-GHz, and S-Band Applications”
by Ghaffar, A.; Li, X.; Awan, W.; Iffat Naqvi, S.; Hussain, N.; Seet, B.; Alibakhshikenari, M.; Falcone, F.; Limiti, E.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(4), 1635; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11041635
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/4/1635

8. “Time-Dependent Performance of a Multi-Hop Software Defined Network”
by Czachórski, T.; Gelenbe, E.; Kuaban, G.; Marek, D.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(6), 2469; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11062469
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/6/2469

9. “Interpretation of Frequency Response Analysis for Fault Detection in Power Transformers”
by Al-Ameri, S.; Kamarudin, M.; Yousof, M.; Salem, A.; Siada, A.; Mosaad, M.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(7), 2923; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11072923
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/7/2923

10. “Digital Twins Collaboration for Automatic Erratic Operational Data Detection in Industry 4.0”
by Sahal, R.; Alsamhi, S.; Breslin, J.; Brown, K.; Ali, M.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(7), 3186; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11073186
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/7/3186

11. “Renewable Generation and Transmission Expansion Planning Coordination with Energy Storage System: A Flexibility Point of View”
by Ansari, M.; Pirouzi, S.; Kazemi, M.; Naderipour, A.; Benbouzid, M.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(8), 3303; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11083303
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/8/3303

12. “True Random Number Generator Based on Fibonacci-Galois Ring Oscillators for FPGA”
by Nannipieri, P.; Di Matteo, S.; Baldanzi, L.; Crocetti, L.; Belli, J.; Fanucci, L.; Saponara, S.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(8), 3330; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11083330
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/8/3330

13. “Power-Ordered NOMA with Massive MIMO for 5G Systems”
by Marques da Silva, M.; Dinis, R.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(8), 3541; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11083541
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/8/3541

14. “In Situ Assessment of 5G NR Massive MIMO Base Station Exposure in a Commercial Network in Bern, Switzerland”
by Aerts, S.; Deprez, K.; Colombi, D.; Van den Bossche, M.; Verloock, L.; Martens, L.; Törnevik, C.; Joseph, W.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(8), 3592; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11083592
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/8/3592

15. “Sizing and Sitting of DERs in Active Distribution Networks Incorporating Load Prevailing Uncertainties Using Probabilistic Approaches”
by Nematollahi, A.; Shahinzadeh, H.; Nafisi, H.; Vahidi, B.; Amirat, Y.; Benbouzid, M.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(9), 4156; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11094156
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/9/4156

16. “A Self-Optimizing Technique Based on Vertical Handover for Load Balancing in Heterogeneous Wireless Networks Using Big Data Analytics”
by Beshley, M.; Kryvinska, N.; Yaremko, O.; Beshley, H.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(11), 4737; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11114737
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/11/4737

17. “Parametric Analysis of the Edge Capacitance of Uniform Slots and Application to Frequency-Variation Permittivity Sensors”
by Muñoz-Enano, J.; Martel, J.; Vélez, P.; Medina, F.; Su, L.; Martín, F.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(15), 7000; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11157000
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/15/7000

18. “Microwave Planar Resonant Solutions for Glucose Concentration Sensing: A Systematic Review”
by Juan, C.; Potelon, B.; Quendo, C.; Bronchalo, E.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(15), 7018; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11157018
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/15/7018

19. “Cyclostationary Crosstalk Cancelation in High-Speed Transmission Lines”
by Kuznetsov, Y.; Baev, A.; Konovalyuk, M.; Gorbunova, A.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(17), 7988; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11177988
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/17/7988

20. “Dynamic Correction of the Influence of Long Measuring Path Irregularity in Antenna Tests”
by Dobychina, E.; Snastin, M.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(17), 8183; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11178183
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/17/8183

1. “Homodyne Spectroscopy with Broadband Terahertz Power Detector Based on 90-nm Silicon CMOS Transistor”
by Ikamas, K.; But, D.; Lisauskas, A.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(1), 412; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11010412
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/1/412

2. “Beam Profile Characterisation of an Optoelectronic Silicon Lens-Integrated PIN-PD Emitter between 100 GHz and 1 THz”
by Smith, J.; Naftaly, M.; Nellen, S.; Globisch, B.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(2), 465; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11020465
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/2/465

3. “Trends in Performance Limits of the HOT Infrared Photodetectors”
by Rogalski, A.; Martyniuk, P.; Kopytko, M.; Hu, W.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(2), 501; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11020501
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/2/501

4. “Performance Evaluation of a THz Pulsed Imaging System: Point Spread Function, Broadband THz Beam Visualization and Image Reconstruction”
by Di Fabrizio, M.; D’Arco, A.; Mou, S.; Palumbo, L.; Petrarca, M.; Lupi, S.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(2), 562; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11020562
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/2/562

5. “Inductive Thermography as Non-Destructive Testing for Railway Rails”
by Tuschl, C.; Oswald-Tranta, B.; Eck, S.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(3), 1003; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11031003
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/3/1003

6. “Review on Complete Mueller Matrix Optical Scanning Microscopy Imaging”
by Le Gratiet, A.; Mohebi, A.; Callegari, F.; Bianchini, P.; Diaspro, A.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(4), 1632; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11041632
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/4/1632

7. “Cladding-Pumped Erbium/Ytterbium Co-Doped Fiber Amplifier for C-Band Operation in Optical Networks”
by Supe, A.; Olonkins, S.; Udalcovs, A.; Senkans, U.; Mūrnieks, R.; Gegere, L.; Prigunovs, D.; Grube, J.; Elsts, E.; Spolitis, S.; Ozolins, O.; Bobrovs, V.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(4), 1702; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11041702
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/4/1702

8. “Dual-Slope Diffuse Reflectance Instrument for Calibration-Free Broadband Spectroscopy”
by Blaney, G.; Donaldson, R.; Mushtak, S.; Nguyen, H.; Vignale, L.; Fernandez, C.; Pham, T.; Sassaroli, A.; Fantini, S.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(4), 1757; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11041757
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/4/1757

9. “Storm-Time Features of the Ionospheric ELF/VLF Waves and Energetic Electron Fluxes Revealed by the China Seismo-Electromagnetic Satellite”
by Zhima, Z.; Hu, Y.; Shen, X.; Chu, W.; Piersanti, M.; Parmentier, A.; Zhang, Z.; Wang, Q.; Huang, J.; Zhao, S.; Yang, Y.; Yang, D.; Sun, X.; Tan, Q.; Zhou, N.; Guo, F.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(6), 2617; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11062617
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/6/2617

10. “Inverse Design for Silicon Photonics: From Iterative Optimization Algorithms to Deep Neural Networks”
by Mao, S.; Cheng, L.; Zhao, C.; Khan, F.; Li, Q.; Fu, H.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(9), 3822; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11093822
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/9/3822

11. “A Survey of Low-Cost 3D Laser Scanning Technology”
by Bi, S.; Yuan, C.; Liu, C.; Cheng, J.; Wang, W.; Cai, Y.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(9), 3938; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11093938
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/9/3938

12. “Towards a Glass New World: The Role of Ion-Exchange in Modern Technology”
by Berneschi, S.; Righini, G.; Pelli, S.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(10), 4610; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11104610
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/10/4610

13. “Trace CH4 Gas Detection Based on an Integrated Spherical Photoacoustic Cell”
by Jiao, Y.; Fan, H.; Gong, Z.; Yang, K.; Shen, F.; Chen, K.; Mei, L.; Peng, W.; Yu, Q.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(11), 4997; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11114997
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/11/4997

14. “Gas Sensors Based on Localized Surface Plasmon Resonances: Synthesis of Oxide Films with Embedded Metal Nanoparticles, Theory and Simulation, and Sensitivity Enhancement Strategies”
by Rodrigues, M.; Borges, J.; Lopes, C.; Pereira, R.; Vasilevskiy, M.; Vaz, F.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(12), 5388; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11125388
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/12/5388

15. “From Femtoseconds to Hours—Measuring Dynamics over 18 Orders of Magnitude with Coherent X-rays”
by Lehmkühler, F.; Roseker, W.; Grübel, G.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(13), 6179; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11136179
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/13/6179

16. “Terahertz and Microwave Optical Properties of Single-Crystal Quartz and Vitreous Silica and the Behavior of the Boson Peak”
by Naftaly, M.; Gregory, A.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(15), 6733; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11156733
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/15/6733

17. “Exact Scan Patterns of Rotational Risley Prisms Obtained with a Graphical Method: Multi-Parameter Analysis and Design”
by Duma, V.; Dimb, A.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(18), 8451; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11188451
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/18/8451

18. “Review of Element Analysis of Industrial Materials by In-Line Laser—Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS)”
by Pedarnig, J.; Trautner, S.; Grünberger, S.; Giannakaris, N.; Eschlböck-Fuchs, S.; Hofstadler, J.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(19), 9274; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11199274
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/19/9274

19. “Fast Image Reconstruction Technique for Parallel Phase-Shifting Digital Holography”
by Tsuruta, M.; Fukuyama, T.; Tahara, T.; Takaki, Y.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(23), 11343; https://doi.org/10.3390/app112311343
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/23/11343

20. “Experimental Demonstration and Performance Enhancement of 5G NR Multiband Radio over Fiber System Using Optimized Digital Predistortion”
by Hadi, M.; Awais, M.; Raza, M.; Ashraf, M.; Song, J.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(24), 11624; https://doi.org/10.3390/app112411624
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/24/11624

1. “Recent Advances in Acoustics of Transitional Airfoils with Feedback-Loop Interactions: A Review”
by Golubev, V.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(3), 1057; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11031057
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/3/1057

2. “Improving the Accuracy of Analytical Relationships for Mechanical Properties of Permeable Metamaterials“
by Hedayati, R.; Ghavidelnia, N.; Sadighi, M.; Bodaghi, M.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(3), 1332; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11031332
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/3/1332

3. “Underwater Acoustic Target Recognition with a Residual Network and the Optimized Feature Extraction Method”
by Hong, F.; Liu, C.; Guo, L.; Chen, F.; Feng, H.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(4), 1442; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11041442
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/4/1442

4. “Ultrasound Extraction Mediated Recovery of Nutrients and Antioxidant Bioactive Compounds from Phaeodactylum tricornutum Microalgae”
by Khawli, F.; Martí-Quijal, F.; Pallarés, N.; Barba, F.; Ferrer, E.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(4), 1701; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11041701
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/4/1701

5. “Monitoring the Hydration Process in Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Cement-Based Composites Using Nonlinear Elastic Waves”
by Tragazikis, I.; Kordatou, T.; Exarchos, D.; Dalla, P.; Matikas, T.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(4), 1720; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11041720
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/4/1720

6. “3D Roughness Measurement of Failure Surface in CFA Pile Samples Using Three-Dimensional Laser Scanning”
by Seo, H.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(6), 2713; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11062713
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/6/2713

7. “Recent Advancements in Non-Destructive Testing Techniques for Structural Health Monitoring”
by Kot, P.; Muradov, M.; Gkantou, M.; Kamaris, G.; Hashim, K.; Yeboah, D.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(6), 2750; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11062750
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/6/2750

8. “Aeroacoustics Assessment of an Hybrid Aircraft Configuration with Rear-Mounted Boundary Layer Ingested Engine”
by Petrosino, F.; Barbarino, M.; Staggat, M.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(7), 2936; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11072936
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/7/2936

9. “Detection and Localization of Multiple Damages through Entropy in Information Theory”
by Ceravolo, R.; Civera, M.; Lenticchia, E.; Miraglia, G.; Surace, C.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(13), 5773; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11135773
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/13/5773

10. “An Ensemble of Convolutional Neural Networks for Audio Classification”
by Nanni, L.; Maguolo, G.; Brahnam, S.; Paci, M.
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(13), 5796; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11135796
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/13/5796

MDPI will be attending RBMP 2022, held in Sevilla, Spain, from 14 to 16 September 2022. The Meeting of Plant Molecular Biology (RBMP) is the most important biennial event with the greatest impact on plant research, open to scientists from academia and industry. During this conference, MDPI (at the booth #25) welcomes researchers from different backgrounds to visit and share with us your latest inspirations.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• IJMS (leading journal);
• CIMB;
• Plants;
• Horticulturae;
• Applied Sciences;
• Antioxidants;
• Taxonomy.

If you plan on attending this conference, feel free to stop by our booth #25. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person to answer any questions you may have.

For more information about the conference, please see the following link: https://www.bcongresos.com/congresos/rbmp2022/.

A range of MDPI journals will be attending INTECOL 2022 as exhibitors. This meeting will be held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 28 August to 2 September 2022.

“Frontiers in Ecology – Science and Society” is the general theme of the conference. With an estimated number of 1500 participants coming to Geneva, and as many following the conference from a distance, the conference aims to bring the state-of-the-art expertise in ecology to the forefront of societal challenges.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Diversity (leading);
• Sustainability;
• Forests;
• Ecologies;
• Environments;
• Plants;
• Animals;
• World;
• Quaternary;
• Earth;
• Resources;
• Applied Sciences;
• Birds;
• Climate;
• Water;
• Fishes.