Is everything on MDPI peer-reviewed?

All articles published by MDPI are peer-reviewed and assessed by our independent Editorial Boards, and MDPI staff are not involved in decisions to accept manuscripts.

How credible is MDPI?

A survey published in 2022 asked Hungarian researchers for their perception of MDPI journals. Those Hungarian researchers generally felt MDPI journals were sufficiently prestigious to be worth publishing in, being indexed in major databases and having reasonable Journal Impact Factor.

Is it okay to publish in MDPI?

MDPI is a publisher of scholarly open access journals. All journals uphold a peer-reviewed, rapid, and rigorous manuscript handling and editorial process. MDPI journals are the perfect place for you to publish your work under an open access license, in a fast and straightforward manner.

Is MDPI a valid source?

MDPI is a well-established publisher of open-access journals, with a good reputation in the scientific community.

Is everything on Elsevier peer-reviewed?

All articles in open access journals which are published by Elsevier have undergone peer review and upon acceptance are immediately and permanently free for everyone to read and download.

MDPI Editorial and Peer-review Process

How do I know if a journal is peer-reviewed?

You can type the name of the journal into any search engine and learn about the submission process to see if it is peer reviewed. Additionally, if you use the library search or a database to find articles, they will usually indicate if it is from a peer reviewed journal.

How do you know if my journal is peer-reviewed?

The journal publisher's website

One of the best places to find out if a journal is peer-reviewed is the journal website. Most publications have a journal website that includes information for authors about the publication process.

Is MDPI a high impact journal?

The MDPI journals include the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health , which published about 17,000 articles last year. In 2022, it had a Web of Science journal impact factor of 4.614, in the top half of all journals in the field of public health.

What is the rejection rate for MDPI journals?

Under half of the submissions are accepted

Overall, 381,100 submissions were received in 2020, for which the rejection rate was 57%. Not all papers are appropriate for the journal, collection or Special Issue to which they have been submitted, and not all submitted research reflects MDPI's core values.

Is hindawi better than MDPI?

Both of them have a lot of SCIE indexed journals. I have papers published in these two publishers and found out that MDPI has faster publishing process after the acceptance. On the other hand, Hindawi provides a better presentation of the paper.

Should I review for MDPI journals?

The University Library believes there is no uniform standard across all MDPI journals, and recommends that anyone considering publishing with MDPI should critically review the journal in question.

How long does MDPI peer review take?

The first round of reviews usually takes around two to three weeks. At MDPI, we try to find 2–3 professional and efficient reviewers within the first week of sending out invitations. Our agreed reviewer time ranges from one to two weeks (depending on the journal), but we are flexible if reviewers require more time.

Do you have to pay to publish in MDPI?

Authors pay a one-time Article Processing Charge (APC) to cover the costs of peer review administration and management, professional production of articles in PDF and other formats, and dissemination of published papers in various venues, in addition to other publishing functions.

Does MDPI reject papers?

Authors sometimes receive a rejection but are invited to resubmit. This is because the paper does need major improvements, but it has a good premise. If you're invited to resubmit, invest time in improving the manuscript before resubmission. Make sure you resubmit to the recommended journal or Special Issue.

Is MDPI removed from Web of Science?

“Web of Science just removed the MDPI flagship journal International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH) from their lists. This means IJERPH has no more an Impact Factor.

Is MDPI indexed in PubMed?

The following list shows 88 MDPI journals that are currently covered in PubMed. A complete list of journals published by MDPI is also available.

Is MDPI open peer review?

MDPI journals operate an open peer-review option by default, allowing authors to publish review reports and author responses (often referred to as open reports) together with the published paper.

What does under review mean for MDPI?

Pending review = The paper is due to be pre-checked. Under review = The paper is being peer-reviewed. Pending decision = A first assessment will be made by the Academic Editor. It usually takes around 48 hours.

Does under review mean accepted?

Under review means that the paper, or manuscript, has been submitted to a journal or other outlet for possible publication. If the editor requests changes to the manuscript, and the author agrees, then the manuscript is considered to be under revision.

Is 2.7 a good impact factor?

In general, an impact factor of 10 or higher is considered remarkable, while 3 is good, and the average score is less than 1.

Which MDPI journal has highest impact factor?

What is the purpose of MDPI?

We aim to provide a service that supports scholars and their work. By offering a range of different options, including journal publication at mdpi.com, early publication at preprints.org and conferences on sciforum.net, we support scientific communities worldwide to make a positive impact on research.

What counts as a peer-reviewed journal article?

Peer-reviewed journal articles have gone through an evaluation process in which journal editors and other expert scholars critically assess the quality and scientific merit of the article and its research. Articles that pass this process are published in the peer-reviewed literature.

How long does it take for a journal to be peer-reviewed?

How long should you have to wait to receive comments from peer reviewers and the journal editor? In other words, how long does peer review take? Short answer: It takes up to about 3 months (studies have shown peer review typically takes 7–12 weeks), but there are a lot of variables to take into account.

What is the easiest way to find peer-reviewed journals?

The easiest way to find a peer-reviewed article is by using one of the Library's numerous databases. All of the Library's databases are listed in the Online Journals and Databases index. The databases are divided by name and discipline.