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What does MDPI require for submissions?
MDPI (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute) publishes 400+ open-access journals with rapid peer review turnaround. MDPI journals use a standardized template with specific section requirements, mandatory structured abstracts with keyword lists, and strict reference formatting using numbered citation style. MDPI enforces author contribution statements, funding acknowledgment, and conflict of interest declarations on every submission. Article processing charges (APCs) apply after acceptance.
MDPI compliance checks
MDPI abstract structure check
Validate that your abstract includes the required background, methods, results, and conclusions subheadings.
Keyword count validation
Verify that the keyword list contains between 3 and 10 keywords as required by MDPI.
Numbered reference format validation
Check that references use MDPI's numbered citation style with consistent formatting throughout.
Author contributions section (CRediT)
Confirm that author contributions are declared using the CRediT taxonomy as required for all MDPI submissions.
Conflict of interest and funding statements
Verify that both a conflict of interest declaration and a funding acknowledgment are present.
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Abstract structure
Structured abstract with Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions subheadings.
Keyword count (3-10 keywords)
Keyword list contains between 3 and 10 items as required by MDPI.
Numbered references format
References use MDPI's numbered citation style in correct order.
Author contributions present
CRediT author contribution statement included for all authors.
Conflict of interest statement
Conflict of interest declaration present for all authors.
Funding acknowledgment
Funding sources acknowledged with funder names and grant numbers.
Section order
Manuscript sections follow MDPI's required order for the article type.
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Frequently asked questions
MDPI requires structured abstracts (Background, Methods, Results, Conclusions), 3-10 keywords, numbered references, CRediT author contributions, conflict of interest declarations, and funding acknowledgments. Manuscripts must follow the MDPI Word or LaTeX template.
MDPI uses a numbered citation style where references are cited as superscript numbers in the text and listed numerically in the reference list. Author names use initials, and journal names are abbreviated.
MDPI journals charge article processing charges (APCs) after acceptance, as all journals are fully open access. APC amounts vary by journal. Many journals offer discounts for researchers from low-income countries.
Common MDPI desk rejection reasons include unstructured abstracts, keyword lists outside the 3-10 range, missing author contribution statements, absent conflict of interest declarations, and references not following the numbered format.