International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Gender-Based Violence as a Global Public Health Challenge: Intersections, Determinants, and Pathways to Prevention

edited by

, Ane López De Aguileta and Carmen Elboj-Saso

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8297

Keywords: gender-based violence; gender violence; public health; intersectionality; health inequalities; prevention and intervention; human rights; policy responses; social impact; co-creation; successful actions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Promoting Health and Safety in the Workplace

edited by

Marta Regina Cezar-Vaz

and

Clarice Alves Bonow

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 14 articles | Viewed by 50073 | Submission Open

Keywords: health promotion; workforce; individual and environmental occupational health; workplace well-being strategies; work–family balance; workplace safety; interventions; mental health; inter-relational conditions in the workplace; conditions of work-related illness

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Sustainable Nutrition: Bridging Food Systems, Climate Change, and Human Health

edited by

Amanda Rodrigues Amorim Adegboye

,

Maria Beatriz Trindade De Castro

and

Marija Knez

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 12240 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable food systems; sustainable nutrition; climate change mitigation; dietary patterns; sustainable diets; plant-based diets; agroecology; sustainable food procurement; food security; non-conventional edible plants; underutilised crops; shorter supply chains; biodiversity; dietary diversity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

The Current Research Trends on Public Mental Health in Sports and Exercise Settings

edited by

Heriberto Antonio Pineda-Espejel

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11986 | Submission Open

Keywords: sport psychology; team cohesion; sport performance; personal standards; social standards; healthy diet; social context; personality in sport; motivation; mental health; physical activity; exercise; sports body aesthetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Exercise and Health-Related Quality of Life)

Mental Health in Healthcare: Challenges and Perspectives from the Past to the Future

edited by Érika Oliveira-Cardoso

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9104 | Submission Open

Keywords: mental health in healthcare; burnout and stress in healthcare professionals; resilience strategies; mental health care for patients and families; family-centered psychological care; organizational culture and well-being; evidence-based mental health interventions; technology and innovation in mental health services; communication and empathy in healthcare; integrated mental health systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

4th Edition: Social Determinants of Health

edited by

Roland J. Thorpe, Jr.

, Marino A. Bruce and

Paul Archibald

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7869 | Submission Open

Keywords: social determinants; health disparities; race, gender, and social inequalities; health equity, discrimination; urban and rural environment community factors; structural racism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Advances in Biostatistics for Cardiovascular and Cancer Research

edited by

Nan Hu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6277 | Submission Open

Keywords: biostatistics; cancer; cardiovascular diseases; research methodology; medical diagnosis; clinical research; behavioral research; healthcare; artificial intelligence; machine learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, and Disease Prevention)

Trends in Chronic Pain Assessment and Treatment: Essential Aspects for Rehabilitation and Clinical Management

edited by Karen Barros Parron Fernandes and

Rosario Caruso

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5275 | Submission Open

Keywords: pain assessment; pain medication; neuromodulation; patient-controlled analgesia; preventive analgesia; disability; chronic pain

(This special issue belongs to the Section Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, and Disease Prevention)

Unveiling Chronic Pain: Understanding Prevalence, Management, Psychiatric Comorbidity, and Inflammatory Mechanisms

edited by

Nóra Kerekes

, Marc Landry and

Ana María Sánchez-Pérez

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3372 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic pain; psychiatric disorders; inflammation; quality of life; evidence-based investigations; innovative pain management; interdisciplinary evidence; healthcare challenges

(This special issue belongs to the Section Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, and Disease Prevention)

Agricultural Health and Sustainability: Addressing Occupational, Mental, and Environmental Challenges

edited by

Lorann Stallones

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3353 | Submission Open

Keywords: resilient food systems; mental health; sustainable agriculture; agricultural safety and health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

Achieving HIV Management Through Nursing and Public Health Interventions

edited by

Deliwe René Phetlhu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2440 | Submission Open

Keywords: HIV management; nursing interventions; public health; health equity; care continuum; adherence; stigma; prevention; key populations; implementation science

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

2nd Edition of Oral Diseases: Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment

edited by

Razia Abdool Gafaar G. Khammissa

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2390 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral medicine; oral mucosal disease; orofacial pain; salivary gland disorders; oral cancer; oral potentially malignant disorders; oral manifestations of systemic disease

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

Improving Maternal and Child Oral Healthcare

edited by

Lívia Zina

and Izabella Fernandes

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2340 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral health; maternal–child health services; maternal health; child health; mother–child relations; public health dentistry; delivery of health care; health promotion; epidemiology; preventive dentistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

Social Equalities and Wellbeing in Community Health

edited by

Bridgette Masters-Awatere

and

Rebekah Graham

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2298 | Submission Open

Keywords: equity; community psychology; Māori; Indigenous; justice; health; wellbeing; disability; culture; migration; climate change; identity; policy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Headache and Evidence-Based Rehabilitation Strategies

edited by Petr Konecný

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1891 | Submission Open

Keywords: headache; orofacial region; cervical spine; rehabilitation; pain; function; quality of life; multidisciplinary care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

Health Disparities and Health Literacy: Bridging the Gap

edited by Andrew Yockey

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1798 | Submission Open

Keywords: healthcare; health literacy; health disparities; equity; health education

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Environmental and Social Determinants of Health in Stroke

edited by

Jason Wang

and Pina C. Sanelli

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1191 | Submission Open

Keywords: stroke prevention; environmental stressors; social determinants of health; health disparities; stroke care; cognitive decline; Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRDs); community-based interventions; stroke outcomes; air pollution and neurological health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, and Disease Prevention)

Healthcare Communication in Public Health

edited by Anne Moorhead

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 631 | Submission Open

Keywords: communication; healthcare; public health; digital health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

Understanding the Link Between Climate Change and Public Health Vulnerabilities

edited by

Gabriella Meltzer

and Nadav L. Sprague

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 519 | Submission Open

Keywords: climate change; social determinants of health; threat multiplier; environmental health; environmental justice; health disparities

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

Addressing Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Disparities: Determinants, Effectiveness, and Implementation

edited by Katherine G. Merrill and

Natasha Crooks

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4181 | Submission Open

Keywords: sexual health; reproductive health; health disparities; intervention; implementation science; adolescent; health services

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Infectious Disease Prevention in Sexual Minority Groups: Advancing Sexual Epidemiology

edited by Derek T. Dangerfield II

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 556 | Submission Open

Keywords: infectious disease; epidemiology; social determinants

(This special issue belongs to the Section Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, and Disease Prevention)

Digital Health Literacy: Building Assets for Health Equity and Engagement

edited by Elizabeth Andrade and Cheryl Himmelfarb

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 419 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital health literacy; intervention, access; social determinants of health; measurement; access; community-engaged; chronic disease prevention; chronic disease management; health behavior

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Challenges and Opportunities in Children and Adolescent Mental Health: Integrating Research Evidence and Clinical Practice

edited by

Elisa Delvecchio

and Elide Francesca de Caro

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 460 | Submission Open

Keywords: adolescence; well-being; cross-cultural issues; social media use; internet access; environmental issues; climate change; vulnerability; resilience; psychological assessment; health-care settings; clinical intervention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral and Mental Health)

Health Economics Perspectives on Health Promotion and Health Equity

edited by Alemayehu Desalegne Hailu, Lumbwe Chola and

Olufunke A. Alaba

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8656 | Submission Open

Keywords: health economics; health promotion; health equity; health disparities; cost-effectiveness analysis; social determinants of health; economic evaluation; health inequalities; pricing and taxation; health behaviours; financing mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

Addressing Risk Behavior in Children and Adolescents

edited by

Luca Cerniglia

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3649 | Submission Open

Keywords: developmental psychopathology; risk behaviors; adolescence; resilience; prevention and intervention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral and Mental Health)

End-of-Life Care in Nursing Homes and Hospitals

edited by Kittikorn Nilmanat and

Margaret Fitch

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 886 | Submission Open

Keywords: death and dying; end-of-life care; ethical dilemma; nursing home; palliative care; person-centered care; technology; self compassion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

Social Support, Social Networks, Community Integration, and Recovery for People with Serious Mental Illness or Substance Use Disorders

edited by Mark Costa and

Megan Evans

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 809 | Submission Open

Keywords: community integration; social network; recovery; serious mental illness; substance use disorder

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

Promoting Health Equity for Vulnerable Groups in Low-Resource Settings

edited by Takalani Grace Tshitangano

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 732 | Submission Open

Keywords: health promotion; health policy and systems; health program development and evaluation; infection control

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

The Effects of Extreme Temperature, Pollution, and Climate Change on Human Health

edited by

Dante Roger Culqui Lévano

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 23031 | Submission Open

Keywords: air pollution; time series; climate change; environmental health; occupational health; extreme temperature; heat wave; human health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

Breaking Down Barriers: Ensuring Healthcare Access for Migrant and Refugee Communities

edited by

Sana Malik

and Miguel Muñoz-Laboy

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 12041 | Submission Open

Keywords: immigrant, refugee, and migrant populations; healthcare access; health disparities; health equity; healthcare policy; social determinants of health; cultural barriers to healthcare; health and mental health services for displaced populations; migrant health challenges; global public health; healthcare access inequities

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

Physical Therapy Across the Continuum of Care: Integrating Health Promotion, Treatment, and Rehabilitation

edited by

Vitsarut Buttagat

and

Pattanasin Areeudomwong

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5830 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical therapy; health promotion; treatment; rehabilitation; integrative care; preventive physical therapy; interprofessional collaboration; exercise therapy; person-centered care; holistic health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

Scaling Up Physical Activity Interventions in the Prevention of Chronic Diseases

edited by

Noël Christopher Barengo

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5778 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity; strength training, aerobic exercise; physical activity guidelines; social determinants of health; non-communicable diseases; cardio-metabolic diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Exercise and Health-Related Quality of Life)

Occupational Health, Safety and Injury Prevention

edited by

Jaron Ras

and

Lloyd Leach

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3792 | Submission Open

Keywords: occupational health; workplace safety; injury prevention; occupational injury; risk assessment; ergonomics; psychosocial hazards; safety culture; work-related musculoskeletal disorders; occupational diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Energy Sector Pollution and Health Promotion

edited by

Natália Ueda Yamaguchi

, Mirian Ueda Yamaguchi and

Rúbia Carvalho Gomes Corrêa

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2849 | Submission Open

Keywords: health promotion; public health; energy sector; energy transition; sustainable development goals; climate change; environmental pollution; environmental determinants of health; non-communicable diseases; health co-benefits

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

Advancing Health Services and Systems for Vulnerable Populations Including People in Rural, Regional and Remote Areas

edited by

Chiung-Jung (Jo) Wu

,

Xiang-Yu Hou

and

Lijun Fan

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2458 | Submission Open

Keywords: health system; health policy; health services; health programmes; rural, regional and remote health; patient-centred care; primary healthcare; hospital care; tertiary healthcare; transitional healthcare; chronic diseases; cancer; cardiovascular diseases; mental health; diabetes; dementia; overweight and obesity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

From Understanding to Action: Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy Across Sectors

edited by Lisa M. Gargano

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2377 | Submission Open

Keywords: vaccination; vaccine communications; vaccine hesitancy; vaccine uptake: inequities in vaccine literacy; vaccine confidence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing in Children and Young People at Risk—Second Edition

edited by

Ottar Ness

and

Marianne Tevik Singstad

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2258 | Submission Open

Keywords: children at risk; mental health; wellbeing; health-promoting; early intervention; community; services; interdisciplinary collaboration

2nd Edition: Health Equity and Universal Health Coverage

edited by

Inmaculada Mateo-Rodríguez

and

Antonio Daponte-Codina

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2031 | Submission Open

Keywords: universal health coverage; mental and physical health services; health equity; health inequalities; social determinants of health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Prevention and Management of Substance Use and Mental Health Issues in the Perinatal Period

edited by Beth Bailey

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1780 | Submission Open

Keywords: pregnancy substance use; perinatal mental health; mental health screening; substance use screening; pregnancy intervention; mental health risk; substance use risk; in utero exposures; mother–child health; developmental outcomes

Advancing Population Health Through Rehabilitation Services

edited by

Wouter De Groote

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1448 | Submission Open

Keywords: rehabilitation; health policy; universal health coverage; political prioritization; consensus- and data- driven solutions; knowledge exchange; public awareness

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

Public Health Impacts of Air Pollution Including Fine Particulate Matter and Other Air Toxicants

edited by

Evelyn O. Talbott

and

Angela M. Malek

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 475 | Submission Open

Keywords: air pollution; fine particulate matter; air toxics; neurodegenerative disease; cardiovascular and respiratory disease; autism spectrum disorder; adverse pregnancy outcomes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

Empowering Communities: Patient and Public Involvement in Addressing Health Inequalities

edited by Dawn-Marie Walker

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 405 | Submission Open

Keywords: patient and public involvement; community engagement; co-production; health inequalities; socio-environmental; community empowerment; public health; health equity; implementation research; lived experience

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Mental Health Outcomes of Online Learning Among College Students

edited by Fethi A. Inan

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 382 | Submission Open

Keywords: online learning; student mental health; digital fatigue; burnout and isolation; learning analytics; mental‑health interventions; psychological well‑being; academic outcomes; student retention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral and Mental Health)

Health Equity and Social Determinants of Maternal, Child, and Minority Health

edited by

Madhu Sudhan Atteraya

submission deadline 5 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2129 | Submission Open

Keywords: health equity; social determinants of health; maternal and child health (MCH); welfare and social protection; international social work; sustainable development goals (SDGs); global health; health policy and development; gender and health inequality; community-based interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

New Trends in Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders and Health-Related Quality of Life

edited by

Philippe Gorce

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 21466 | Submission Open

Keywords: work-related musculoskeletal disorders; musculoskeletal diseases; ergonomic risk assessment; public health; health safety; health-related quality of life; occupational heath; occupational safety; occupational ergonomics; systematic review and meta-analysis studies in public health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Alcohol Use in Disadvantaged Populations: Health Equalities and Appropriate Intervention

edited by

Katie Haighton

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 19075 | Submission Open

Keywords: alcohol; disadvantaged; marginalized; equity; inequality; minority; disability; women; LGBTQI+; older people; children

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Problematic Internet and Smartphone Use as a Public Health Concern

edited by Wen Li Anthony

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 11992 | Submission Open

Keywords: problematic internet use; problematic smartphone use; problematic social media use; internet addiction; smartphone addiction; digital well-being; problematic technology use; public health

Advances in Maternal and Family Mental Health: Relational, Clinical, and Systemic Approaches Across the Reproductive and Perinatal Spectrum

edited by Pamela A. Geller and

Victoria Grunberg

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7272 | Submission Open

Keywords: perinatal; mental health; maternal health; infertility; pregnancy; postpartum; birth trauma; neonatal intensive care unit; reproduction; psychosocial

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Understanding Self-Harm Among Young People

edited by

Katherine M. Boydell

and Helen Christensen

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6540 | Submission Open

Keywords: self-harm; mental health; adolescents; young people; suicide; non-suicidal self-injury; qualitative inquiry

Psychological Well‑Being and Psychosocial Risks in Evolving Workplaces and Communities

edited by

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and

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5525 | Submission Open

Keywords: psychometric validation; assessment of psychosocial risks; psychological well-being; public health implications; organizational climate and engagement; digital safety and techno-stress; cross-cultural adaptation; sustainable work and community environments

(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral and Mental Health)

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