95% of authors rate MDPI's publication process as excellent or good, setting a new benchmark in scientific publishing - reveals 2023 Annual Report.
BASEL, Switzerland, June 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MDPI, the leading open access (OA) publisher, proudly announces the release of its 2023 Annual Report, detailing remarkable achievements and reaffirming its leadership in advancing OA publishing. In 2023, MDPI received 655,065 paper submissions, of which 285,244 were published. The company now commands a 17% market share in gold open access articles, with a median publication time of six weeks.
Stefan Tochev, MDPI's CEO, stated, "As a pioneer in open access publishing, MDPI has long been a game-changer in the scholarly community, serving millions of authors around the world to ensure the latest research is freely available. Reflecting on our incredible journey at MDPI, 2023 has been marked by growth in paper submissions, ambitious projects and initiatives aimed at improving our internal processes and delivering top-notch services to our scientists."
MDPI's 2023 Annual Report highlights several key achievements:
- 17% market share in gold open access articles.
- Record satisfaction rates: 95% of authors, 82% of reviewers, and 85% of guest editors.
- Enhanced editorial standards and feedback processes.
- Increased reach and impact with 54 new MDPI journal inclusions in Scopus, 29 in Web of Science, and 77 in DOAJ.
MDPI's unwavering commitment to advancing OA has transformed the landscape of scholarly publishing, making high-quality research freely accessible to the global scientific community. The continuous improvement in our editorial standards and feedback processes underscores MDPI's dedication to ensuring academic integrity and excellence.
Global Reach and Collaboration
MDPI's global footprint continues to expand, with authors from diverse regions: 37% from Asia/Pacific, 36% from Europe, 15% from the Americas, and 12% from other parts of the world. The company's fully OA platform attracted nearly 14 million monthly visitors in 2023, reflecting its widespread influence in the scientific community.
Commitment to Partnerships
With over 800 institutional partners, MDPI continues to demonstrate its dedication to providing reliable and collaborative publishing services. The introduction of a transparent flat-fee model highlights MDPI's ongoing efforts to enhance affordability and support to the academic community.
For more details read our 2023 Annual Report 2023 Annual Report.
About MDPI
A pioneer in scholarly, open access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996. MDPI is leading the transition to open science by making more research free and accessible to everyone. Over 3.5 million researchers have entrusted MDPI with publishing their scientific discoveries. MDPI's editorial process is bolstered by a network of dedicated reviewers, a team of over 6000 professional, well-trained staff members, and an in-house article submission platform that was designed to ensure efficient processes within its over 440 fully open access journals.
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