In recent times, there has been considerable debate regarding the publishing practices of MDPI, with some in the academic community raising concerns about the potential predatory nature of some of its journals. Despite MDPI's defense of their practices, various institutions have begun advising their researchers against publishing with them, citing concerns about the quality and integrity of the peer-review process and the potential impact on the researchers' professional reputation.

Given the conflicting views, I am interested in gathering a broader perspective on the following points:

I am looking forward to a constructive discussion that could help many researchers make informed decisions about where to publish their work.