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Family Support in Positive and Participative Child and Adolescent Development

edited by

Margarida Gaspar De Matos

and Fábio Botelho Guedes

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open

Keywords: mental health and well-being; parenting; family and ecological contexts; child and youth positive development; child and adolescent public policies

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

Health Behaviour, Health Literacy and Mental Health in Children: 3rd Edition

edited by Attila Sárváry

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open

Keywords: smoking; electronic cigarette use; alcohol consumption; illegal drug use; physical activity; eating habits; video game use; smartphone use; screentime; physical health; mental health; prevention; intervention; health literacy

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

Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Youth: Communication, Language, and Literacy

edited by Osnat Segal and Yvette Hus

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurodevelopmental disorders; communication; language development; literacy; autism spectrum disorder; DLD; ADHD; CAS; intervention; diagnosis; cross-linguistic research

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

Early Intervention Strategies for Bullying and Cyberbullying Victimization—Protecting Mental and Physical Health

edited by

Ana Paula Monteiro

, Catarina Pinheiro Mota and

Inês Carvalho Relva

submission deadline 26 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open

Keywords: bullying; cyberbullying; early intervention; prevention; mental health; social-emotional skills; digital citizenship; risk factors; protective factors

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

Genetic Rare Diseases in Children

edited by Wenying Zhang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2008 | Submission Open

Keywords: rare genetic disorders; pediatric genetics; genomic medicine; molecular diagnostics; gene therapy; precision medicine; genotype– phenotype correlations; translational research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Translational Pediatrics)

Optimizing Glycemic Management in Pediatric Populations with Type 1 Diabetes: Challenges and Advances

edited by

Assimina Galli-Tsinopoulou

and

Christina Kanaka-Gantenbein

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 958 | Submission Open

Keywords: type 1 diabetes mellitus; glycemic control; children; adolescents; continuous glucose monitoring; insulin therapy; insulin pump; advanced hybrid closed loop therapy; diabetes management

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

Innovations and Evolving Practices in General Paediatric Surgery

edited by

Riccardo Coletta

, Andrea F. Conforti and

Alessandro Raffaele

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 595 | Submission Open

Keywords: paediatric surgery; minimally invasive surgery; neonatal surgery; robotic surgery; ERAS; congenital malformations; surgical innovation; paediatric surgical oncology; intestinal surgery; laparoscopy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Surgery)

Pediatric Upper Extremity Pathology—2nd Edition

edited by

Christiaan J. A. van Bergen

and

Joost W. Colaris

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open

Keywords: upper limb; shoulder; humerus; elbow; forearm; wrist; hand

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

Child Trauma and Psychology—2nd Edition

edited by

Laura Lacomba-Trejo

Francisco González Sala

and

Paula Samper-Garcia

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open

Keywords: childhood trauma; child psychology; child and youth psychopathology; reactive attachment disorder; adverse childhood experiences; children at risk

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

Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in Children: Early Diagnosis and Treatment

edited by Alessandro Perri and Simona Fattore

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open

Keywords: ELBW; BPD; neonates; bronchopulmonary dysplasia; prevention; treatment

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

New Technologies in Diagnosis and Treatment in Pediatric Urology

edited by Andrzej Gołębiewski and Michał Maternik

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open

Keywords: personalized medicine; minimally invasive surgery; robotic-assisted surgery; prenatal interventions; genetic diagnostics; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; artificial intelligence; emerging therapies; transitional urology; fertility preservation

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

Visual Deficits and Eye Care in Children: 2nd Edition

edited by

Tsz Wing Leung

and Henry HL Chan

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open

Keywords: visual deficits; pediatric eye care; childhood vision problems; refractive errors; strabismus; amblyopia; congenital visual disorders; developmental disorders; eye health policies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Ophthalmology)

Prevention, Intervention, and Care for Children at Risk of Visual Impairment

edited by Lisa W. T. Christian, Krista Kelly and

Ben Thompson

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric visual health; early detection; visual impairment prevention; screening and intervention; evidence-based practices (EBPs)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Ophthalmology)

Promoting Healthy Lifestyles in Children and Adolescents

edited by

Iker Saez

and

Aitor Coca

submission deadline 1 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2597 | Submission Open

Keywords: health promotion; healthy lifestyles; physical activity and nutrition; school-based interventions; holistic health approaches

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

Obstetric Factors and Neonatal Outcomes: The Limit of Viability

edited by

Melinda Ildiko Mitranovici

and Lucian Puşcaşiu

submission deadline 1 May 2026 | Viewed by 2231 | Submission Open

Keywords: neonatal limit of viability; prematurity; pre-eclampsia; intrauterine growth restriction; chorioamnionitis; fetal anomalies; diagnosis; therapy

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

edited by

Florina Rad

and

Magdalena Budisteanu

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6293 | 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)

Advances in Pediatric Surgery: Innovative Approaches and Emerging Technologies

edited by Donatella Di Fabrizio,

Edoardo Bindi

and

Giovanni Cobellis

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 6190 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric surgery innovations; minimally invasive surgery; robotic-assisted surgery; artificial intelligence in surgery; 3D printing in surgical planning; fluorescence-guided imaging; augmented reality in surgery; smart surgical technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Surgery)

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 72 | 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 43 | 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 9667 | 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 1604 | 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 83 | 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 48 | 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 34 | 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 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5055 | 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 292 | 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 71 | Submission Open

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

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

Screening and Diagnostics of Fetal and Neonatal Malformations

edited by Artur Beke

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)

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 58 | Submission Open

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

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

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 9259 | 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 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5517 | 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)

Neonatal and Adolescent Pain: Long-Term Impacts and Management

edited by

Jowita Rosada-Kurasińska

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 54 | 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)

Structural and Functional Brain Plasticity in Children with Motor Disorders

edited by

Antonino Errante

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 46 | 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)

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 27 | 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 17 | 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 2861 | 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 65 | 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 Asthma and Allergic Diseases: New Insights and Therapeutic Approaches

edited by

Russell Hopp

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 39 | 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 Kidney Disease: Prevalence, Risk, and Management Strategies

edited by Andreea Bot (Rachisan)

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open

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

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

Management of Sleep-Disordered Breathing In Children

edited by

Giuseppina Marcuccio

and

Marco Carotenuto

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 32 | 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)

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 18 | 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)

Current Trends and Innovations in Pediatric Interventional Cardiology

edited by James A. Kuo and George T. Nicholson

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 34 | 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 25 | 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 19 | 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 14 | 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 39 | 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 11473 | 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 5471 | 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 1362 | 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 807 | 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)

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