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Special Issues

Behavioral Sciences publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process.

The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue polices and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

Open for Submission

Positive Youth Development Through Outdoor Recreation

Guest Editors: Eddie L. Hill, Amy A. Direnzo, Edwin Gómez
3 articles | Viewed by 1,791

Deadline: 16 October 2026

Open for Submission

AI-Based Assessment and Learning Analytics: Psychological Constructs, Validity and the Human-in-the-Loop in AI-Enabled Education

Guest Editors: Holger Horz, Maria Zirenko
Viewed by 31

Deadline: 16 October 2026

Open for Submission

Violence and Trauma Prevention Among Urban Adolescents

Guest Editors: Kelly E. O’Connor, Colleen S. Walsh
Viewed by 83

Deadline: 15 October 2026

Open for Submission

Human Factors and Technology Research Using Self-Determination Theory

Guest Editor: Christina Frederick
Viewed by 18

Deadline: 15 October 2026

Open for Submission

The Mechanisms and Interventions of Eating Behaviors

Guest Editor: Yong Liu
Viewed by 113

Deadline: 13 October 2026

Open for Submission

The Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Human Behavior and Neural Activity

Guest Editor: Fabio Garcia-Garcia
2 articles | Viewed by 11,319

Deadline: 30 September 2026

Open for Submission

Transforming Student Learning Engagement Through Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI)

Guest Editor: Muhammad Rahimi
5 articles | Viewed by 12,755

Deadline: 30 September 2026

Open for Submission

Culturomics: New Interdisciplinary Advances for Research on Culture and Human Sustainable Development

Guest Editors: Siyang Luo, Yiyi Zhu, Peng Lin, Liqin Huang
Viewed by 302

Deadline: 30 September 2026

Open for Submission

School Climate Experiences and Their Impact on Students’ Mental Health and Wellbeing

Guest Editor: Tamika La Salle-Finley
Viewed by 305

Deadline: 30 September 2026

Open for Submission

Lived Worlds of Autistic Women and Girls: A Neurodiversity Affirming Lifespan Perspective

Guest Editors: Alexandra Sturrock, Ceri Ellis
Viewed by 288

Deadline: 30 September 2026

Open for Submission

Academic Engagement, Motivation, and Parental Support in Student Achievement

Guest Editor: Natalia Suárez Fernández
Viewed by 125

Deadline: 30 September 2026

Open for Submission

Innovations and Integrations in Quantitative Methods for Behavioral Science Research

Guest Editors: Gengfeng Niu, Feng Kong, Tour Liu, Shu Zhang
Viewed by 237

Deadline: 30 September 2026

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