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Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health Progress (2nd Edition)

edited by

and

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7071 | Submission Open

Keywords: child and adolescent psychiatry; neurodevelopmental disorders; depressive disorders; anxiety disorders; psychotic disorders; addictive disorders; mental health of siblings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Mental Health)

Advancing Lactation Research: Innovations, Challenges and Global Perspectives

edited by

Sudha Rani Narasimhan

,

Christine Bixby

and Priya Jegatheesan

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | Viewed by 88 | Submission Open

Keywords: human milk; breastfeeding; public health; infant feeding

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)

Migrant Children’s Well-Being and Mental Health: Present and Future Challenges

edited by Irene Vitoroulis

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open

Keywords: immigration; migration; migrant children; migrant families; refugees; mental health; parent– child relationships

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Mental Health)

Ultrasonography Interventions in Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine

edited by

Vlad Dima

,

Claudia Mehedintu

and

Roxana Elena Bohiltea

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10510 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultrasonography; perinatology; neonatology; obstetrics; genetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Radiology)

Nutritional Status and Eating Patterns in Children and Adolescents: Tackling Vulnerabilities, Gender Gaps and Nutritional Disparities

edited by Ersilia Buonomo and

Stefania Moramarco

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1774 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutritional assessment; dietary intake; food security; eating patterns; nutrition and gender disparities; nutritional inequalities; cultural dietary practices; vulnerable populations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Pediatric Health)

Factors Associated with Adolescent and Young Risk Behaviors and Intervention Measures

edited by

Elena Cattelino

and

Mara Morelli

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open

Keywords: adolescent risk behaviors; maladaptive social interactions; protective factors; preventive and intervention strategies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Mental Health)

Understanding the Correlates and Health Outcomes of Movement Behaviors in Childhood and Adolescence

edited by

Diego Augusto Santos Silva

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open

Keywords: adolescent health; anthropometry; body composition; cardiorespiratory fitness; child health; epidemiology; exercise; failure to thrive; muscle strength; obesity; pediatric nutrition; physical activity; public health; school; screentime; sedentary behavior; sleep; sleep disorders; sports; weight status

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Pediatric Health)

Growth Hormone Deficiency in Children: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

edited by Clelia Cipolla and

Donato Rigante

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open

Keywords: growth hormone deficiency; recombinant human growth hormone; diagnosis and biomarkers of growth hormone deficiency; predictors of treatment response to human growth hormone; personalized medicine

Dental Status and Oral Health in Children and Adolescents

edited by

Abel Emanuel Moca

and Raluca Iulia Juncar

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6072 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric oral health; dental caries prevention; dento-maxillary development; oral diseases in children; adolescent oral health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Dentistry & Oral Medicine)

Application of Endoscopy and Endosurgery in Pediatric Surgery

edited by Federico G. Seifarth and

Stefan Scholz

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 305 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric laparoscopic surgery; innovations; thoracoscopy; robot-assisted surgery; MIS; minimally invasive surgery; neonatal minimally invasive surgery; pediatric colorectal surgery; chest wall deformities

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Surgery)

Pediatric Nutrition: From General Guidelines to Precision-Based Strategies

edited by

Amy Y. Pan

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrition; diet; healthy weight; pediatrics; child development; microbiome; omics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition)

Alcohol, Substance Use, and Behavioral Addictions in Children and Adolescents: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Health and Wellbeing

edited by

Albert Espelt

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open

Keywords: alcohol; cannabis; substance use; adolescence; childhood; social inequalities; mental health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Mental Health)

Screening and Diagnostics of Fetal and Neonatal Malformations

edited by Artur Beke

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open

Keywords: obstetric ultrasound; fetal malformations; genetic examinations; neonatal malformations; fetopatology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)

Lifestyle and Children's Health Development

edited by

Guillermo Garcia-Perez-De-Sevilla

and

Augusto García Zapico

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10479 | Submission Open

Keywords: healthy lifestyles; physical activity; obesity; children; adolescents

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Pediatric Health)

Lung Function and Respiratory Diseases in Children and Infants

edited by

Antonella Gambadauro

,

Sara Manti

and Paolo Ruggeri

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 6827 | Submission Open

Keywords: respiratory diseases; children; lung function; asthma; interstitial lung disease; respiratory tract infection; bronchopulmonary dysplasia; spirometry; DLCO; plethysmography

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine)

Structural and Functional Brain Plasticity in Children with Motor Disorders

edited by

Antonino Errante

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open

Keywords: cerebral palsy; developmental coordination disorder (DCD); neural plasticity; neural networks; brain connectivity; motor rehabilitation; pediatric motor disorders; cortico-subcortical circuits; cerebellar networks; neuroimaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neurology & Neurodevelopmental Disorders)

Neonatal and Adolescent Pain: Long-Term Impacts and Management

edited by

Jowita Rosada-Kurasińska

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric pain assessment; neonatal pain management; pain scales; neurodevelopmental outcomes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Palliative Care)

Growing Through Movement: Integrating Motor, Perceptual, and Psychological Development in Childhood

edited by

Afroditi Lola

and

Eleni Bassa

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open

Keywords: children; motor competence; perceptual development; psychological well-being; social development; physical activity; physical education; pedagogy; school setting; holistic development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Pediatric Health)

Feeding and Eating Difficulties in Children with Gastrointestinal Disorders, Including Disorders of the Gut–Brain Interaction

edited by Ryan Davidson and Julia Carmody

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open

Keywords: disorders of gut-brain interaction; pediatric feeding disorder; avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder; gastroenterology; feeding difficulties; cultural feeding practices; psychological assessment; psychological intervention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition)

Advances in Neurodevelopmental Outcomes for Preterm Infants

edited by Corinna Gasparini and

Barbara Caravale

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3355 | Submission Open

Keywords: preterm birth; infant neurodevelopment; preterm developmental outcomes; early intervention for preterm infants; family-centered care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neurology & Neurodevelopmental Disorders)

Artificial Intelligence in Pediatric Imaging: Current Capabilities and Future Directions

edited by

Mohammad Arafat Hussain

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric imaging; artificial intelligence; deep learning; radiomics and radiogenomics; structural and functional mri; neurodevelopment and brain maturation; congenital heart disease (CHD) neuroimaging; explainable and interpretable ai; multimodal data integration; clinical decision support in pediatrics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Radiology)

Pediatric Kidney Disease: Prevalence, Risk, and Management Strategies

edited by Andreea Bot (Rachisan)

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open

Keywords: kidney; risk factors; epidemiology; management; transplantation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nephrology & Urology)

Pediatric Asthma and Allergic Diseases: New Insights and Therapeutic Approaches

edited by

Russell Hopp

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric; asthma; allergic diseases; eosinophilic esophagitis; atopic dermatitis; allergic rhinitis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Allergy and Immunology)

Pediatric Cerebrovascular Disease—Advances in Clinical Diagnosis, Management and Imaging

edited by Shivani D. Rangwala and

Soliman Oushy

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric aneurysm; pediatric moyamoya disease; arteriovenous malformations; pediatric stroke; cerebrovenous sinus thrombosis; vein of Galen malformations; advanced neuroimaging techniques; neuroendovascular advances; anticoagulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neurology & Neurodevelopmental Disorders)

Management of Sleep-Disordered Breathing In Children

edited by

Giuseppina Marcuccio

and

Marco Carotenuto

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric sleep disorders; obstructive sleep apnea (OSAS); neurocognitive impairment and SDB; executive dysfunction syndrome; OSAS-related neuroinflammation; stress-inflammatory pathways; precision sleep medicine; multidisciplinary management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine)

Current Trends and Innovations in Pediatric Interventional Cardiology

edited by James A. Kuo and George T. Nicholson

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open

Keywords: congenital heart disease; pediatric cardiology; cardiac catheterization; transcatheter interventions

Advances in the Epidemiology of Hemostasis Disorders in Children

edited by

Anca Colita

and

Cristina Gavrilovici

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric hematology; hemostatic disorders; bleeding disorders; coagulation abnormalities; pediatric thrombosis; thrombotic microangiopathies; hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS); thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP); molecular and genetic mechanisms; precision diagnostics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Hematology & Oncology)

Nephrotic Syndrome in Children: Understanding Pathogenesis and Novel Therapies

edited by

Ramona Florina Stroescu

,

Mihai Gafencu

and Andreea Bot (Rachisan)

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open

Keywords: nephrotic syndome; children; novel therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nephrology & Urology)

Advances in Neonatal Resuscitation and Intensive Care—2nd Edition

edited by Pranav Jani, Dharmesh Shah and Rajesh Maheshwari

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open

Keywords: neonatal intensive care; resuscitation; infant; premature infant; low-birth-weight infant

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Emergency Medicine & Intensive Care Medicine)

Cerebral Palsy in Pediatric Age: Advances in Diagnosis, Management and Rehabilitation

edited by

Corina Sporea

,

Maria Morcov

and

Magdalena Budisteanu

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open

Keywords: cerebral palsy; pediatric neurorehabilitation; early intervention; motor function; cognitive rehabilitation; gait analysis; assistive technology; neuroplasticity; multidisciplinary management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neurology & Neurodevelopmental Disorders)

Adverse Childhood Experiences: Assessment and Long-Term Outcomes

edited by

Telma C. Almeida

,

Ana Isabel Sani

, Susana Monteiro and

Jorge Cardoso

submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12518 | Submission Open

Keywords: adverse childhood experiences; assessment; impact; mental health; social problems; physical illness

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Pediatric Health)

Parenting and Child/Adolescent Development: Current Updates and Global Perspectives (2nd Edition)

edited by

Elitsa Dimitrova

and

Apolinaras Zaborskis

submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5977 | Submission Open

Keywords: child development; adolescent development; health; well-being; and health behaviour of children and adolescents; family type; structure; and family dynamics; parent– child/adolescent relationships; parenting practices and involvement in care for children and adolescents; gendered aspects of parenting and care for children and adolescents; generational aspects of care for children and adolescents; early-childhood education and care (ECEC) policies; and family and youth policies; services for families; children; and adolescents

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Pediatric Health)

Promoting Breastfeeding and Human Milk in Infants (2nd Edition)

edited by

Pasqua Anna Quitadamo

and

Luigi Corvaglia

submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1450 | Submission Open

Keywords: breastfeeding; human milk; infant feeding; bioactive factors; human milk composition; breastfeeding promotion; human milk banking

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)

Pediatric Oral and Facial Surgery: Advances and Future Challenges

edited by

Rocío Trinidad Velázquez-Cayón

and

Alberto Garcia-Perla-Garcia

submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1238 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric surgery; craniofacial disorders; digital health technologies; perioperative care; maxillofacial physiotherapy; psychosocial pediatric surgical care; new technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Dentistry & Oral Medicine)

Comprehensive Care of Critically Ill Infants and Children: An Update

edited by

Regina Okhuysen-Cawley

and

Andrea M. Ontaneda

submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 217 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric critical care medicine; neurologic critical care; perioperative cardiac critical care and heart failure; non-invasive ventilatory support in pediatrics; infants with severe sequelae of prematurity; primary and secondary pulmonary hypertension in pediatrics; diabetes mellitus in pediatrics; septic shock and life-threatening infections; management of severe infections due to emerging global pathogens; acute kidney injury in children; critical care of children with underlying malignancies; complex medical decision-making; primary palliative care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Emergency Medicine & Intensive Care Medicine)

Attachment-Informed Interventions for Children and Adolescents

edited by

Valentina Lucia La Rosa

submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 975 | Submission Open

Keywords: attachment theory; developmental psychology; early relationships; socio-emotional development; care-giving; parenting support; early intervention; psychoeducational programs; psychotherapeutic approaches; psychoeducational interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Mental Health)

Early Intervention Strategies: Leveraging Sociocognitive Development for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Neurodevelopmental Disorders

edited by

Francisco Alcantud-Marín

and Yurena Alonso-Esteban

submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 333 | Submission Open

Keywords: sociocognitive development; early intervention; neurodevelopmental screening; autism spectrum disorders (ASDs); attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neurology & Neurodevelopmental Disorders)

Autism Spectrum Disorder in School-Aged Children: Screening, Assessment, and Diagnosis

edited by Clara J Fernández-Álvarez,

Simona De Stasio

and

Carmen Berenguer

submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open

Keywords: autism; autism spectrum disorder; ASD; neurodevelopmental disorders; autism screening; school-aged children; assessment; diagnosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neurology & Neurodevelopmental Disorders)

Advances in Neonatal Transfusion: Risk Factors and Outcome

edited by

Chiara Maddaloni

and Srinivas Bolisetty

submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open

Keywords: neonatal transfusion; preterm infants; risk factors; outcomes; red blood cells; platelets; plasma; transfusion thresholds; neonatal intensive care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)

Language Delay in Children: Diagnosis, Prognosis and Treatment Approaches

edited by Boutheina Jemel and

Stefano Rezzonico

submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open

Keywords: language delay; risk of developing a developmental language disorder; early language intervention; early language assessment; genetics; long-term outcomes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neurology & Neurodevelopmental Disorders)

Endocrine and Metabolic Health in School-Aged Children

edited by

Eryk Jacek Latoch

,

Hanna Borysewicz-Sańczyk

and Maryna Krawczuk-Rybak

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4005 | Submission Open

Keywords: endocrine diseases; metabolic disorders; obesity; diabetes; thyroid; autoimmunity; children; adolescents

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes)

Challenges and Innovations in Pediatric General Surgery

edited by Carlos Theodore Huerta and Karishma Kodia

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 687 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric surgery; minimally invasive surgery; robotic-assisted techniques; 3D printing; surgical planning; intraoperative adjuncts; artificial intelligence; augmented reality; enhanced recovery pathways; perioperative care; pain management; surgical education; surgical training; pediatric surgical pathology; prospective studies; retrospective studies; experimental investigations; systematic reviews; meta-analyses; surgical innovation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Surgery)

Assessment and Intervention in Language and Communication for Pediatric Populations with Hearing Loss

edited by Amanda Saksida,

Sara Ghiselli

and

Marta Fantoni

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric hearing loss; rehabilitation; objective biomarkers; neural plasticity; precision medicine; cochlear implants

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neurology & Neurodevelopmental Disorders)

Musculoskeletal Disorders in Children: Symptoms, Risks and Prevention

edited by

Julio J. Jauregui

and Joshua M. Abzug

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open

Keywords: musculoskeletal disorders; sports injuries; growth plate; pediatric spine; injury prevention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Orthopedics & Sports Medicine)

Innovations in Pediatric Respiratory Disorders: Diagnosis, Care, and Prevention

edited by Jagdev Singh, Hiran Selvadurai and Melinda Solomon

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open

Keywords: respiratory; infection; drug resistance; asthma; suppurative lung disease; interventional bronchoscopy; bacteriophage

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine)

Child Maltreatment: Etiology, Prevention, Neurobiological and Psychosocial Consequences, and Intervention Strategies

edited by

Eva Möhler

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1427 | Submission Open

Keywords: child maltreatment; child abuse; child neglect; early life stress; adverse childhood experiences

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Mental Health)

Adiposity and Adolescent Health: Outcomes, Mechanisms, Interventions and Evidence in the Obesity Era

edited by

Eleni P Kotanidou

and Vasiliki Rengina Tsinopoulou

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 829 | Submission Open

Keywords: adolescent; obesity; adiposity; overweight; obesity complications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Pediatric Health)

Innovations in Chestfeeding Support and Parental/Infant Health Implications

edited by

Nicki L. Aubuchon-Endsley

and Hillary E Swann-Thomsen

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open

Keywords: chestfeeding support; telehealth; chestfeeding technology; community-based chestfeeding support; chestfeeding effects

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Pediatric Health)

Long-Term Child and Family Outcomes After High-Risk Birth: Present and Future Challenges

edited by Grace C. Fitzallen and Ashwini Lakshmanan

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open

Keywords: neonatal; high-risk Infant; follow-up; child Development; neurodevelopment; mental Health; family; parenting; postpartum

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Mental Health)

Research Progress of the Pediatric Cardiology: 4th Edition

edited by

Massimo Mapelli

and Giulia Guglielmi

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric cardiology; congenital heart disease; heart failure; myocarditis; COVID-19 and cardiovascular system; heart transplantation; cardiac imaging in children; pediatric cardiology in low-income countries; rheumatic heart disease; child/children; adolescent

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Cardiology)

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