Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce that the “Encyclopedia 2024 Outstanding Contributor Award” is open for applications now. We will award two outstanding contributors for the Encyclopedia platform (https://encyclopedia.pub/) and Encyclopedia journal in 2024. All contributors will be selected after a thorough evaluation by the journal award committee, led by the Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Raffaele Barretta, and the winners will be announced in March 2025. Eligibility for the Award:To be eligible, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:– The applicants must have published at least one qualified entry/video/image on the Encyclopedia platform in 2024;– The applicants must have published at least one paper in the Encyclopedia journal in 2024. Selection Criteria:The award committee will evaluate applications based on a comprehensive consideration of the following criteria:– The quantity and quality of entries/videos/images and papers contributed;– Scientific merit and broad impact;– View, citation, and download rates in 2024. Document for Application:Curriculum vitae (please contact our office if you need a template of the form). The Prize:– CHF 300 (Swiss francs) for each winner;– An opportunity to publish one paper free of charge in the Encyclopedia journal before 31 December 2025 following peer review for each winner;– An electronic certificate for each winner. Application Deadline:15 January 2025. Please send your curriculum vitae to our office before the deadline (encyclopedia@mdpi.com). The winners will be announced on the journal website in March 2025. Kind regards,Encyclopedia Editorial Office

Today, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our professional video production services. Do you find yourself admiring the professionally crafted video abstracts in your colleagues' articles? Are you eager to showcase your own cutting-edge research to a broader audience? Do you face challenges in effectively conveying complex knowledge to students in a dynamic and visually appealing way? Now, Encyclopedia MDPI offers all users a complimentary trial to bring your research or knowledge to life! During this stage of testing, our service is completely free. We prioritize user experience and feedback over revenue. Click the following link to apply: https://encyclopedia.pub/video_material Notes: 1. For video production inquiries, kindly provide us with your email address and name in the application form. Upon clicking the "submit" button, our team will promptly reach out to you. 2. We also provide free script-writing service for those who are pressed for time. Simply provide us with your requirements, and we will handle the script development process. Rest assured, you will have the opportunity to review and provide feedback at each stage of the script and video creation process. 3. To access our extensive library of example videos, please navigate to the Encyclopedia Video Section.

Internet databases of videos have emerged as useful tools in life and science. Such resources support the search for information about science and facilitate the introduction of secondary analyses of large datasets for scholars. As such, Encyclopedia Video has come into being. Scholars can submit videos online, and files can be transferred directly to the Encyclopedia Editorial Office via office@encyclopedia.pub. Before submission, please ensure the author instructions below are followed: 1. Video Types Included - A certain scientific research topic, an experimental/surgery operation record, or other interesting and worthwhile simulation videos; - A theory or social phenomenon; - An excellent teaching course or speech for reference; - A conference video for academic discussion and communication; - An interview video of professional scholars on a certain research topic. 2. Acceptable Video Format - Supported file format: flv, mp4, mpeg, rmvb, mov. - Suggested size: 10–200 M. 3. Suggested Duration The ideal duration is 3–10 min (no special limit for operation, simulation, or teaching course videos). 4. How to Upload Original short videos can be uploaded directly via the video page (https://encyclopedia.pub/user/video_add). For long videos greater than 200 M, please divide the video into several parts and label each separate video in the correct order. 5. Video Check After video submission, the entry will not be shown online until it has been approved by the Editorial Office. The video content will be locked in order to protect your contributions. 6. About Copyright Please quote and cite all references or sources used in this entry and ensure that you have obtained permission for reuse. Without explicit permission to use, copy or modify, it is forbidden to upload any logos, photos; stills or excerpts from TV shows, movies, DVDs; computer code, software, or screenshots of other websites; any pictures published on the internet; or any drawings of characters from TV, comics, or movies; recordings of sounds or music. The author must confirm in the Copyright Transfer Agreement that they have received permission from each participant recorded on the submitted video to announce the video online. Thanks for your kind collaboration and support in advance. Encyclopedia will be your assistant during that period and provide you with all necessary support and guidance. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact office@encyclopedia.pub. 7. Video Production Service If you would like to create a professional academic video but are struggling with where to start, Encyclopedia Video provides video production services exclusively for scholars. Our service invites passionate scholars to collaborate with us to realize your potential. Embrace this opportunity and elevate your academic content with us.

We are pleased to announce the winners of the Encyclopedia 2023 Outstanding Contributor Award. The award has been granted to the following researchers: Dr. Robert Friedman, a retired Associate Professor from the Department of Biological Sciences, University of South Carolina, Columbia, USA. Dr. Jude Okolie, an Assistant Professor from the Gallogly College of Engineering, University of Oklahoma, Norman, USA. As the awardees, they will each receive CHF 300 (Swiss Francs), a certificate, and an opportunity to publish one paper free of charge in Encyclopedia in 2024 after peer review. We are delighted to have so many high-quality applicants and are grateful for the contributions everyone has made. The evaluation process and subsequent decision proved to be challenging. We extend our gratitude to all applicants for their support of Encyclopedia. On behalf of the award evaluation committee, we congratulate the winners on their remarkable achievements. Kind regards,Encyclopedia Editorial Office

All of our entry contributors are researchers, scientists, or experts in each field. Contributors will receive credits for their participation in Encyclopedia, such as creating new entries, editing existing entries or commenting on entries, etc. Meanwhile, credits can be redeemed for discount voucher(s) which can be used for related MDPI services. 1. How to Obtain Encyclopedia Credits You can obtain credits based on the following Rules: Type Points Notes Limit Confirm your registration + 50 Verify your email to receive credits. First time registration Publish an entry/video + 15 You will earn credits for each entry/video you publish. Credits will be rewarded to your account after the entry/video is confirmed online. Up to twice per day Invite connections to post an entry + 10 You can obtain credits when your friends post an entry via the invited link. Up to three times per day Edit an entry (qualified) + 5 You will receive credits if the entry's content is substantially modified or expanded with a minimum of 20 words. Up to twice per day Submit an image + 5 You will earn credits for each image you submit. Credits will be rewarded to your account after the image is approved online. Up to three times per day Comment + 3 Post a comment on an entry/video/ image. Up to three times per day Share an entry/video/image + 1 Share the link of an entry/video/image from the Encyclopedia platform to your connections. Up to three times per day Get a like + 1 You will receive credits for each like for your published entry/video/image. Up to five times per day Credits are automatically distributed by the system, but please note that they are not available for the first 48 hours. If your posts are withdrawn due to inappropriate conduct or content during this period, your credits will be withdrawn accordingly. 2. How to Use the Credits and Vouchers You can redeem credits for vouchers on your personal account. Exchange Rates: 100 Points = 100 CHF; 200 Points = 200 CHF (A maximum of 200 points can be redeemed at a time) Voucher Terms and Conditions: Encyclopedia vouchers can be used for any MDPI journal Encyclopedia vouchers can not be used with other MDPI discounts together, except for IOAP discounts Encyclopedia vouchers can not be combined or stacked in the same manuscript. Only one Encyclopedia voucher applies per manuscript Each voucher will be valid for a single redemption only. Click here to submit your papers. 3. How to View Your Credit Balance To check your credit balance, please click here. 4. Other Terms Valid period of Credits: Credits will be valid for one calendar year. Credits that have been issued for more than one year will be cleared. Credits Ownership: Credits are not interchangeable between different people and different accounts. Valid period of Vouchers: Vouchers will be valid for two calendar years. Vouchers that have been issued for more than two years will be cleared. Voucher Ownership: Vouchers are not interchangeable between different people and different accounts. 5. Prohibition Cheating or obtaining points by any means other than those outlined is not allowed. The administrator has the right to cancel the voucher code in this case. Additionally, Rewards Points may be forfeited. The Encyclopedia platform does not welcome any form of immature, illegal, violent, pornographic, or advertising content. The Encyclopedia platform reserves all the rights for the final explanation.

To help users better understand the basic information and functions of the Encyclopedia Platform Version 3.0, our website launched a Help Center function. Users can enter it by clicking on the “ ” icon on the right side of the website or clicking on the link: https://encyclopedia.pub/help/center. The Help Center consists of 6 items: Guideline, User Manual, Encyclopedia Credit System, Journal Processing Charges, Q&As and Tutorial Videos. Now the new functions of Help Center are announced as follows: 1. GuidelinesGuidelines can help you get to know the Encyclopedia initiative step by step. 2. User ManualUser manual is an A-Z guide on how to use this platform. It contains some tutorials on the general operation of the Encyclopedia platform, including registering and logging in to an account, creating and revising entries/videos, and multiple functionalities of a user profile. 3. Encyclopedia Credit SystemYou can discover more ways to engage with our platform so that you can earn and redeem your credits for rewards. 4. Journal Processing ChargesYou can understand Encyclopedia journal processing charges and related information. 5. Q&AsQ&As provide answers to the questions you have about Encyclopedia. 6. Tutorial VideosTutorial videos provide a visual guide to using products. You can get to know “Encyclopedia Introduction”, “How to Submit an Entry” and “How to Upload a Video Entry” through these videos. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at office@encyclopedia.pub.

The editorial team of Encyclopedia (ISSN: 2673-8392) would like to congratulate the winner of the Encyclopedia 2021 Outstanding Contributor Award, Dr. Carmen Sofia Rocha Freire, for her outstanding contribution to the Encyclopedia community.  Dr. Carmen Sofia Rocha Freire is a Principal Researcher (with Habilitation in Chemistry) at CICECOAveiro Institute of Materials (University of Aveiro) in the area of biorrefineries and bio-based materials. Her research interests concern the production and application of bio-based nanofibers (nanocellulose and protein fibrils); the use of novel biocomposites and hybrid bio-based materials for technological applications (packaging, separators for fuel cells, electronic devices, among others); the use of new bio-based materials for biomedical applications (wound healing and drug delivery); the use of bioinks for 3D bioprinting and new functional paper materials; the chemical modification of lignocellulosic materials (cellulose, wood, cork, etc.); and the isolation, characterization, and chemical transformation of bioactive components from biomass.  Dr. Freire has inspired, supported, and guided many students and fellows. She and her research have greatly impacted this scientific area.

We are pleased to announce the winners of the Encyclopedia 2022 Outstanding Contributor Award. The award has been granted to the following researchers: Dr. Bjørn Grinde, a Senior Scientist from Division of Mental and Physical Health, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Oslo, Norway. Dr. Bo-Wen Shen, an Associate Professor from Department of Mathematics and Statistics, San Diego State University, San Diego, USA. As the awardees, they will each receive CHF 300 (Swiss Francs), a certificate, and an opportunity to publish one paper free of charge in Encyclopedia in 2023 after peer review. With so many high-quality applicants, the evaluation process and final decision were challenging. We would like to thank all of the applicants for their support of Encyclopedia. On behalf of the award evaluation committee, we congratulate the winners on their accomplishments.