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Effects of Self-Control and Motivation in Exercise and Physical Health
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submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1782 | Submission Open
Keywords: self-control; self-regulation; motivation; exercise; wellbeing; physical and mental health
Health and Readiness of Tactical Populations
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submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 22580 | Submission Open
Keywords: firefighter; first responder; health; injury; law enforcement; military; operator; safety; tactical
Eating Behaviors and Disorders: Healthcare Perspectives and Implications on Mental and Physical Health
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submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 414 | Submission Open
Keywords: eating disorders; mental health; psychological treatment; nutrition and mental health; health implications
Update on Cataract Surgery
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submission deadline 16 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3560 | Submission Open
Keywords: cataract surgery; refractive cataract surgery; intraocular lens; premium intraocular lens; perioperative management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Care)
Oral Cancer: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Epidemiology
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submission deadline 19 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 380 | Submission Open
Keywords: oral health; oral disease; oral cancer; odontogenic tumor; oral dysfunction
Linking Health Professional Well-Being to Clinical Practice
edited by Efcharis Panagopoulou
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1235 | Submission Open
Keywords: burnout; resilience; patient safety; quality of care
(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Organizations, Systems, and Providers)
Artificial Intelligence in Health Services Research and Organizations
edited by Marie-Pierre Gagnon
submission deadline 27 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 14065 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; electronic health record; telemedicine; disease diagnosis; decision making; mobile health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare)
Community Healthcare in the New Era
edited by Orly Toren
submission deadline 27 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 479 | Submission Open
Keywords: community healthcare; community-based care; community programs; community services
Biological and Clinical Aspects of the Treatment of Schizophrenia and Related Disorders: Second Edition submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 34389 | Submission Open
Keywords: psychosis; neurobiology; clinical phenotypes; treatment outcomes
Physical Activity, Exercise, and Sport in People with Disabilities: Strategies for Health Promotion submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 19144 | Submission Open
Keywords: adapted physical activity; disabilities; exercise; human behavior; motivation; adapted sports
(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health and Preventive Medicine)
Research on Wellbeing and Health for Vulnerable Populations submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 13665 | Submission Open
Keywords: indigenous healthhealthy agingwomen and childrens’ healthchronic diseasesacute healthcarehealthcare systemhealth policy and regulationhealth equity and social justicehealth industryhealth technology
Advancing Cultural Competence in Health Care submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10238 | Submission Open
Keywords: diversity and inclusion in healthcare; culturally responsive care; cross-cultural training; health equity and disparities; culturally tailored interventions; health workforce diversity; patient-centered care; social determinants of health; migrant and refugee health; patient– provider communication; health literacy and culture; linguistic diversity
Oral Medicine in Focus: Improving Diagnosis and Treatment Through Continued Education
edited by Pollianna Muniz Alves and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9496 | Submission Open
Keywords: oral medicine; diagnostic imaging; continued education; oral health education
Advances in Physical Therapy for Sports-Related Injuries and Pain
edited by and Maciej Biały
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8376 | Submission Open
Keywords: sport; injury; acute pain; chronic pain; physical therapy; physiotherapy; rehabilitation; disability
New Insights into Understudied Phenomena in Healthcare: Second Edition submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7417 | Submission Open
Keywords: health promotion; aging; emerging diseases; new technologies; innovative healthcare approaches; innovative research methods; social determinants of health; patient rights; demographic challenges; understudied populations; vulnerable populations; gender issues
Health Risks, Health Service, and Healthcare Supports for Vulnerable Populations
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submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6005 | Submission Open
Keywords: health care; health services; health equity; health management for vulnerable groups; maternal and child health; digital health; elder care services; elder security; intergenerational support for the elderly
Contemporary Treatment and Management of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5771 | Submission Open
Keywords: periodontology; peri-implant diseases; periodontal plastic surgery; oral surgery; oral implantology; oral medicine
Promoting Mental Health Among Healthcare Workers: Individual and Organizational Factors in Designing Psychological Interventions
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submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 962 | Submission Open
Keywords: healthcare workers; psychological interventions; occupational stress; burnout; mental health promotion; coping strategies; work– life balance; job satisfaction; workload; training
Global Strategy on Digital Health: Challenges and Perspectives
edited by and Bhone Myint Kyaw
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 782 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital health; digital health governance; health information systems; digital equity and policy implementation
Effects of Physical Exercise on Cardiometabolic Disorders submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 316 | Submission Open
Keywords: exercise; physical conditioning; cardiovascular system; metabolism; disease; cardiometabolic risk factors; cardiovascular diseases; autonomic nervous system; inflammation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health and Preventive Medicine)
Effective Strategies for Promoting Mental Health: Global Perspectives and Innovations
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submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1488 | Submission Open
Keywords: global health strategies; innovative therapy methods; digital intervention tools; preventive psychology; political frameworks for mental health; interdisciplinary treatment approaches; resilience research; mental health awareness
Application of Artificial Intelligence in Cardiovascular Surgery
edited by Ana Paula Tagliari
submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 367 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; cardiovascular surgery; structural cardiac interventions; outcomes; decision-making process; risk assessment
Occupational Stress and Burnout in Healthcare Workers
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submission deadline 7 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5072 | Submission Open
Keywords: clinician burnout; healthcare worker burnout; physician burnout; nurse burnout; healthcare professional burnout
Understanding Lifestyle Indicators Throughout the Life Course: Determinants, Correlates and Paths to Intervention
edited by Diego Augusto Santos Silva
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1111 | Submission Open
Keywords: lifestyle behaviors; physical activity; sedentary behavior; sleep patterns; dietary habits; substance use; health promotion; chronic disease prevention; life course; behavioral interventions
Advancements in Water-Based Exercises for Health Promotion and Rehabilitation submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 402 | Submission Open
Keywords: water-based exercises; health; rehabilitation; training; technology
Psychosocial Aspects in Chronic Conditions: Implications for Clinical Practice and Healthcare Delivery
edited by Rossella Messina and Liliana Indelicato
submission deadline 16 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 14369 | Submission Open
Keywords: psychological aspects; interventions; chronic conditions; psychotherapy; psychological support; engagement; empowerment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)
Innovative Approaches to Healthcare Worker Wellbeing submission deadline 16 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2764 | Submission Open
Keywords: nursing administration research; nursing staff; nursing education research; nursing students; depression; anxiety; burnout; occupational health
Nutritional Status: How Diet Impacts Your Physical Health and Well-Being? submission deadline 19 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2998 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; pathology; healthy food; quality of life; health
Enhancing Patient Safety in Critical Care Settings
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submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 24795 | Submission Open
Keywords: clinical guidelines; critical care; delirium; emergency department; error prevention; ICU; pain; patient safety; psychological support; stress management/resilience
(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Quality, Patient Safety, and Self-care Management)
Advances in Cardiac Imaging: Innovations, AI Integration, and Clinical Applications
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submission deadline 21 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 560 | Submission Open
Keywords: echocardiography; artificial intelligence; digital cardiology; MRI; CT; cardiac catheterization
Patient-Driven Grouping Model and Medicare Financed Home Health Care Among Medicare Beneficiaries
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submission deadline 26 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 220 | Submission Open
Keywords: patient-driven grouping model; home health care use; Medicare payment model; functional outcomes
Disability Studies and Disability Evaluation
edited by Debra Harley and Siyi Chao
submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 9535 | Submission Open
Keywords: disability studies; disability evaluation; disability education; healthcare; health outcomes; health professionals; mental health; chronic illness
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)
Addressing Behavioral Addictions and Promoting Emotional Well-Being: Insight, Challenges, and Solutions submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1778 | Submission Open
Keywords: behavioral addictions; emotional well-being; gambling; gaming; social networks; interventions; assessment; prevalence; models
Global Health: Focus on Oral Care for People of All Ages submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 680 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental public health; oral health promotion; community-based programs; medical legislation; determinants of oral health; prevention; dentist-patient relationship; healthcare management; education
(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health and Preventive Medicine)
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 15 articles | Viewed by 75868 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; big data; neural network model; natural language processing; chatbot; decision trees; healthcare; clinical trial; medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare)
Review Research on Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety
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submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 57552 | Submission Open
Keywords: healthcare quality; patient safety; timely information exchange; efficiency of patient care/resident services
Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Maternal Health: Integrating Theoretical Frameworks and Practical Applications submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 12 articles | Viewed by 36313 | Submission Open
Keywords: maternal health; public health; interdisciplinary approach; health policy; pregnancy and childbirth; women’ s health; socioeconomic factors; health interventions; mental health in pregnancy; cultural competency in healthcare; AI in perinatal healthcare
Women’s Health Care: State of the Art and New Challenges
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submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 15 articles | Viewed by 29703 | Submission Open
Keywords: women’ s health; mental health; high-risk pregnancy; postpartum depression; perimenstrual syndrome; menopausal disorders; cancer prevention; HPV vaccine; puberty; sex education
(This special issue belongs to the Section Women’s and Children’s Health)
Oral Health Care and Services for Patients
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submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 12 articles | Viewed by 25832 | Submission Open
Keywords: patient-centric care; preventive dentistry; technology and telehealth in dentistry; patient education; public health dentistry; interdisciplinary approaches
Exercise Interventions and Testing for Effective Health Promotion submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 18443 | Submission Open
Keywords: testing and prescription; prevention; rehabilitation; physical activity; exercise; health; quality of life; occupational wellness; ageing
Common Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 17634 | Submission Open
Keywords: injury prevention; athletes; return to play; asymmetries; range of movement; strength and conditioning; sports; overhead athletes; recovery strategies; rehabilitation
Collaborative Practice: The Role of Research and Education in Shaping Modern Pharmacy Practice submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 14571 | Submission Open
Keywords: collaborative pharmaceutical practice; interdisciplinary healthcare; pharmacy education; evidence-based pharmacy; pharmaceutical research; clinical pharmacy services; healthcare innovation; pharmaceutical policy and regulation; digital health in pharmacy; pharmacists’ professional development
Role of Physiotherapy in Promoting Physical Activity and Well-Being
edited by Evdokia Billis
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 14226 | Submission Open
Keywords: physiotherapy; physical activity; well-being (wellbeing); quality of life; exercise; physical health; mental health
Advances in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation and Therapy: Second Edition submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 12755 | Submission Open
Keywords: musculoskeletal disorders; musculoskeletal rehabilitation; wearable sensing technology in musculoskeletal rehabilitation; robotics in musculoskeletal rehabilitation; biomechanical analysis of musculoskeletal disorders; artificial intelligence in musculoskeletal rehabilitation; ergonomics; application of virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) in musculoskeletal rehabilitation; sports injury and rehabilitation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)
Gender, Sexuality and Mental Health
edited by and Felipe Alckmin-Carvalho
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11428 | Submission Open
Keywords: gender; sexualities; mental health; well-being; sexual stigma; health behavior; risk factors; protective factors; LGBTQIA+
Educational Practices for Health in Physical Education and Psychomotricity
edited by Josune Rodríguez-Negro and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8158 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical education; psychomotricity; health; inclusion; motor skills; obesity; mental health; addiction; education; physical activity
The Role of Physical Activity and Sports in Enhancing Psychological Well-Being and Quality of Life submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7425 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical activity  ; amateur sport  ; elite sport  ; youth sport  ; inclusive sport  ; adapted sport  ; sport and gender  ; psychological well-being; quality of life  ; psychological health
Healthy Nutrition for Children and Adolescents: Risks and Health Consequences
edited by Oskar Kowalski, and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3677 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; dietary habits; nutritional education; dietetics; health behavior; body composition; children and adolescents’ health; food neophobia; ARFID; eating disorders; obesity; functional foods; bioactive components; health prevention
High-Risk Behavior: Impacts on the Health and Wellness of Young People
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submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2653 | Submission Open
Keywords: public health; health promotion; adolescent health; youth health; psychosocial health; sexual health; eating disorders; overweight and obesity; internet addiction
New Approaches in Invasive and Non-Invasive Rehabilitation: From Basic Science to Clinical Intervention—Second Edition submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2630 | Submission Open
Keywords: ultrasound; invasive techniques; manual therapy; exercise; minimally invasive surgery
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