
Accelerating scientific discovery through AI-enhanced open access publishing and peer-review automation.
MDPI is a global leader in open-access scholarly publishing, utilizing its proprietary Susy platform to manage the end-to-end lifecycle of scientific research. By 2026, MDPI has refined its technical architecture to incorporate sophisticated AI-driven editorial tools that automate reviewer matching, linguistic quality assessment, and plagiarism detection across its 400+ journals. The platform operates on a high-concurrency cloud infrastructure designed to handle millions of monthly visitors and thousands of simultaneous manuscript submissions. Its ecosystem extends beyond publishing to include Sciprofiles for researcher networking and Scifeed for AI-powered literature discovery. For institutions and researchers, MDPI provides a standardized XML-first workflow, ensuring rapid indexing in major databases like Scopus and Web of Science. The 2026 market position emphasizes 'Efficiency-as-a-Service' for the global research community, balancing high-speed publication cycles with rigorous automated integrity checks to combat paper mills and data fabrication.
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Low-Tier Journal APC
$1200
Mid-Tier Journal APC
$2400
Premium Tier (e.g., Sensors/Remote Sensing)
$2900
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Are MDPI journals peer-reviewed?
Yes, all MDPI journals use a rigorous peer-review process, typically involving at least two independent reviewers and a final decision by an academic editor.
What is the average cost to publish in MDPI?
The average APC is approximately 1,800 - 2,200 CHF (approx. $2,100 - $2,500 USD), though it varies by journal.
Does MDPI offer APC waivers?
Yes, MDPI offers waivers and discounts for authors from low- and middle-income countries, as well as through the IOAP program.
How fast is MDPI publishing?
MDPI is known for speed, with a median time from submission to publication of approximately 35-45 days.
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