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Attachment-Informed Interventions for Children and Adolescents

edited by

submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3801 | 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 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3153 | 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)

Advances in Neonatal Transfusion: Risk Factors and Outcome

edited by

Chiara Maddaloni

and Srinivas Bolisetty

submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1152 | 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)

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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 670 | 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)

Language Delay in Children: Diagnosis, Prognosis and Treatment Approaches

edited by Boutheina Jemel and

Stefano Rezzonico

submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 309 | 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 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8605 | 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 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2862 | 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)

Musculoskeletal Disorders in Children: Symptoms, Risks and Prevention

edited by

Julio J. Jauregui

and Joshua M. Abzug

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1275 | 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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 834 | 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)

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

edited by

Sara Ghiselli

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 451 | 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)

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

edited by

Eva Möhler

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3852 | 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 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3044 | Submission Open

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

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

Recent Advances in Pediatric Minimally Invasive Surgery

edited by

Laura Balanescu

and

Zenon Pogorelić

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2379 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric minimally invasive surgery; robotic-assisted surgery; laparoscopy; endoscopic techniques; surgical innovation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Surgery)

Research Progress of the Pediatric Cardiology: 4th Edition

edited by

Massimo Mapelli

and Giulia Guglielmi

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1266 | 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)

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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 938 | 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 264 | 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)

The Power of Early Intervention: Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being in Very Young Children and Their Families

edited by Kimberly Renk

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3266 | Submission Open

Keywords: infant and early childhood mental health; parent-child relationships; attachment; dyadic therapy; circle of security; child-parent psychotherapy; infant-toddler court programs; home visiting

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

Developmental Disabilities in Children: Present and Future Challenges

edited by

Sophia Charitou

and Emmanouil Skordilis

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 952 | Submission Open

Keywords: children with neurodevelopmental disorders; early intervention; extracurricular activities; virtual reality; exergames; motor intervention

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

Pediatric Postural Health: Orthopedic, Physical Therapy, and Exercise-Based Approaches

edited by

Guido Belli

and

Laura Bragonzoni

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 842 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric postural diseases; postural evaluation; musculoskeletal disorders; exercise treatment; physiotherapeutic specific exercise; scoliosis; hyperkyphosis; sagittal imbalances

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

Comprehensive Treatment and Multidisciplinary Management of Pediatric Chronic Lung Diseases

edited by

Annalisa Allegorico

, Alessandro Onofri and

Maria Giovanna Paglietti

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 798 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric asthma; allergic respiratory diseases; chronic respiratory conditions; patients with high medical complexity; long-term ventilation; pediatric pulmonology; pediatric chronic respiratory diseases; children with medical complexity; transition of care from pediatric to adult services; pulmonary function testing

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

Nursing Care in Paediatric Intensive Care Unit

edited by Janet Yvonne Mattsson and

Gunilla Björling

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 246 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric intensive care unit care; ethics; clinical learning; participation; siblings of children in pediatric intensive care unit; adolescents; special needs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nursing)

Neonatal Hemodynamics: From Advanced Monitoring to Improved Physiology-Driven Care

edited by Benjamim Ficial and Flaminia Pugnaloni

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 198 | Submission Open

Keywords: neonatal hemodynamics; circulation; TnECHO; NPE; perfusion; neonatal monitoring; NIRS; cardiac output; neonatal intensive care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)

Pediatric Sleep Health: From Pathophysiology to Quality of Life

edited by

Melanie Koelbel

and

Fenella Jane Kirkham

submission deadline 23 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 235 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric sleep; sleep disorders; child development; cognition; quality of life; neurodevelopment; pathophysiology; sleep health interventions; academic; sleep-disordered breathing; MRI; neuroscience

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

New Research Progress in Clinical Pediatric Dentistry: 3rd Edition

edited by

Sreekanth Kumar Mallineni

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1820 | Submission Open

Keywords: behavior guidance; conscious sedation; dental abnormalities; dental caries; dental malocclusion; restorative materials; impacted teeth; interceptive orthodontics; pain management; preformed crowns; preventive dentistry; imaging in pediatric dentistry

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

Beyond Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Lupus and Juvenile Dermatomyositis: The Spectrum of Pediatric Rheumatic Disease

edited by

Kelly A. Rouster-Stevens

and Elaine R. Flanagan

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1290 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric rheumatology; juvenile idiopathic arthritis; childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus; juvenile dermatomyositis; autoinflammatory syndromes; immune dysregulation

Recent Advances in Children’s Motor Development: From Birth to Adolescence: 2nd Edition

edited by

Dario Colella

and Domenico Monacis

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 947 | Submission Open

Keywords: motor development; learning of motor competence; physical literacy in children and adolescents; health-related physical fitness components; skill-related physical fitness components; dynamic systems theory

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

Saving Little Lives—Reducing Preterm and Low-Birth-Weight Mortality

edited by

Siren Rettedal

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 792 | Submission Open

Keywords: saving little lives; prematurity; low birth weight; quality care; newborn; neonatal intensive care unit

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)

Advances in Intensive Care for Critically Ill Neonates: Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment (Second Edition)

edited by

Stefan Grosek

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 11332 | Submission Open

Keywords: neonatal transport; SIRS; induced therapeutic hypothermia; ECMO; surfactant; congenital defects; total parenteral nutrition; inhaled nitric oxide; outcome; sedation and analgesia; ethics in NICU

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)

Emerging Technologies in Pediatric Diagnostic Radiology: Current Progress and Future Prospects

edited by

Eugenio Rossi

and Rocco Minelli

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 935 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric diagnostic radiology; emerging technologies; advanced imaging techniques; radiation dose optimization; teleradiology; imaging informatics; pediatric imaging safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Radiology)

Advances in Motor Competence and Physical Activity in School Children (2nd Edition)

edited by

Ali S. Brian

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 841 | Submission Open

Keywords: motor competence; physical activity; school-aged children; fundamental motor skills; health-related fitness; academic performance

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

Congenital Urinary Malformations: Diagnostic Management, Treatment and Outcome

edited by

Maria Sergio

and

Marco Pensabene

submission deadline 1 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3052 | Submission Open

Keywords: kidney; CAKUT; hypospadias; vesico-ureteral reflux; renal dysplasia; hypertension; renal function; imaging in pediatric urology

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

The First Steps Matter: Lifestyle, Nutrition, and Microbiota in Pediatric Health

edited by

Dana-Teodora Anton-Păduraru

and

Olivia Dorneanu

submission deadline 1 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1017 | Submission Open

Keywords: children; nutrition; eating behavior; microbiota; lifestyle; first 1000 days of life; brain development; noncommunicable diseases

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

Nursing Management in Pediatric Intensive Care

edited by

Yujiro Matsuishi

and Subrina Jesmin

submission deadline 5 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9169 | Submission Open

Keywords: family care; quality indicator; pain/delirium management; post-intensive care syndrome in children

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

Improving Respiratory Care for Children

edited by

Ivan Pavić

,

Isaac Martin

and Claire Edmondson

submission deadline 5 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1160 | Submission Open

Keywords: children; cystic fibrosis; bronchopulmonary dysplasia; asthma; biologics; social determinants of health; global health; paediatric respiratory medicine

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

Childhood Adversity and Mental Health: From Maltreatment Experiences to Psychopathological Outcomes and Psychotherapy

edited by

Maria Rita Infurna

and Cinzia Guarnaccia

submission deadline 5 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 841 | Submission Open

Keywords: childhood maltreatment; developmental psychopathology; trauma-related psychopathology; trauma-informed psychotherapy; attachment and mentalization; adverse childhood experiences (ACEs); resilience and risk factors; early intervention and prevention

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

Immunotherapy for Childhood Cancer: Current Trends and Future Perspectives

edited by

Gabriele Jessica Kembuan

and Paibel I. Aguayo-Hiraldo

submission deadline 5 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 248 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric cancer immunotherapy; CAR T-cell therapy; immune checkpoint inhibitors; pediatric solid tumors; neuroblastoma immunotherapy; bispecific T-cell engagers; childhood leukemia; immune evasion; T/NK cell therapy; precision oncology pediatrics

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

Physical Fitness and Health in Adolescents

edited by

María Mendoza Muñoz

and

Raquel Pastor-Cisneros

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8304 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical fitness; adolescent health; cardiorespiratory endurance; muscular strength; physical activity promotion; mental well-being; exercise interventions; public health; school-based programmes.

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

Addressing Challenges in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (2nd Edition)

edited by Balagangadhar Totapally

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2122 | Submission Open

Keywords: child; critical care; chronic illness; equitable care; injury; organ failure/organ support; infection/sepsis; quality improvement; global health

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

Advanced Neuroimaging for Personalized Treatment Strategies in Children with Neurological Disorders

edited by

Josue Luiz Dalboni da Rocha

and

Samuel Stuart McAfee

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 785 | Submission Open

Keywords: structural MRI; functional MRI; diffusion MRI; quantitative imaging biomarkers; machine learning; pediatric neuro-oncology; neurodevelopmental disorders; precision medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Radiology)

The Developing Brain in the Digital Age

edited by

Gayatri Jape

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 158 | Submission Open

Keywords: early neurodevelopment; screen time; digital media exposure; parent– child interaction; telehealth; infant and toddler development; digital play; executive function

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

Recent Advances in Pediatric Dentistry: Techniques and Treatments

edited by

David Ribas-Perez

, Antonio Castaño-Séiquer and Asuncion Mendoza-Mendoza

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1535 | Submission Open

Keywords: minimally invasive dentistry; silver diamine fluoride (SDF); regenerative endodontics; dental anxiety; digital dentistry

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

Resilience Factors in Pain Management for Children and Adolescents: Understanding Mechanisms and Enhancing Outcomes

edited by Jenny Thorsell Cederberg and Rikard Wicksell

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1226 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric pain; resilience; children and adolescents; mechanisms of change; outcome enhancement

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

Pediatric Palliative Care Integration in Childhood Cancer Care

edited by Andrea Cuviello and Katharine E. Brock

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 332 | Submission Open

Keywords: palliative care; pediatric oncology; palliative oncology; integration; quality of life; symptom management; communication; advanced care planning; adolescents and young adults; education

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

Physical Activity for Children and Adolescents Development: A Cross-Cultural Perspective

edited by

Youngho Kim

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 250 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity; children and adolescents; measurable health outcomes; psychological variables; cross-cultural research; youth development; physical literacy; mental health; cognitive development; biomarkers; school-based interventions

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

Emerging Challenges in Pediatric and Neonatal Acute Care: Clinical Innovation and Soft Skills Support

edited by

Silvia Marino

and Milena La Spina

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 184 | Submission Open

Keywords: soft skill; ultrasound; neurological diseases; nervous system infection; non-invasive ventilation; polysomnography; high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC); systemic infections

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nursing)

Diagnosis, Treatment and Outcomes of Pediatric Septic Shock

edited by

Marianna Miliaraki

and

Stavroula Ilia

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6880 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric; sepsis; septic shock; diagnosis; treatment; prognosis

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

Comprehensive Approaches in Pediatric Dentistry: Managing Health and Disabilities Across All Specialties

edited by

Alessandra Putrino

and

Angela Galeotti

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6721 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric dentistry; child dental care; conservative dentistry; endodontics; orthodontics; oral pediatric surgery; dental prophylaxis; sedation in pediatrics; dental technologies; disabilities in children; dental management of special needs

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

Allergic Diseases in Children: From Pathophysiological Mechanisms to Management

edited by

Giulio Dinardo

,

Angela Klain

and Cristiana Indolfi

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3213 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric allergy; asthma; atopic dermatitis; allergic rhinitis; atopic march; immunopathology; biomarkers; precision medicine; prevention; pediatric immunology

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

Early Motor and Behavioral Disorders in Children

edited by

Cristiana Mercê

and

Marco Branco

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 857 | Submission Open

Keywords: motor behavior; early motor development; motor learning; motor control; motor competence; physical activity; training; free play; ecological contexts

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

Early Detection and Intervention for Pediatric Hearing Loss

edited by Jennifer Coto and

Ivette Cejas

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 550 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatrics; diagnosis; early intervention; innovation; technology; precision medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Otolaryngology)

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