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Allergic Diseases in Children: From Pathophysiological Mechanisms to Management

edited by

Giulio Dinardo

Angela Klain

and Cristiana Indolfi

submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 36 | 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)

Advances in Obsessive–Compulsive Disorders in Children: Epidemiology, Diagnosis and Treatment

edited by Emily Bilek and Emily M. Becker-Haimes

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 16141 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric anxiety; pediatric OCD; assessment; diagnosis; treatment; evidence-based practice

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

Metabolic Syndrome in Childhood Obesity

edited by

Cristina Pederiva

and

Giuseppe Banderali

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5337 | Submission Open

Keywords: metabolic syndrome; dyslipidemia; glucose metabolism; dietary intervention; pediatric obesity

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

The Latest Challenges and Explorations in Pediatric Nursing

edited by

Silvia Rossi

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1517 | Submission Open

Keywords: nursing care in pediatrics; emerging challenges; healthcare technologies; climate change impact; humanitarian crises in pediatric care; under-researched pediatric populations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nursing)

Genomic Medicine and Rare Undiagnosed Diseases in Children: New Developments in Precision Healthcare

edited by

Jordi Pijuan

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 860 | Submission Open

Keywords: genetic disorders; clinical genetics; translational medicine; precision medicine; rare diseases; novel therapeutics; diagnostics; multi-omics technologies; functional studies; orphan drugs; new genes; precision phenotyping; biomarkers; health outcomes; targeted therapies; disease mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Translational Pediatrics)

Innovative Directions in Young Children’s Social and Emotional Learning: Casting a Wider and Deeper Net

edited by Chin Reyes,

Craig S. Bailey

and Nicola J. Yelland

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 383 | Submission Open

Keywords: social and emotional learning; equity; diversity; culture; implementation; systems; innovative; global majority

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

Advances in Adolescent Mental Health: Early Prevention and Intervention

edited by Paolo Bozzato and

Matteo Fabris

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open

Keywords: adolescent mental health; psychological well-being; mental health promotion; protective factors; resilience; emotion regulation; empathy; prevention; early intervention; social-emotional learning

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

Growth Through Adversity: Risks and Resilience in Child and Adolescent Mental Health

edited by

Camie A. Tomlinson

and Becky Antle

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 115 | Submission Open

Keywords: childhood adversity; children; adolescents; mental health; risk; resilience

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

Prevention and Treatment of Diet-Related Diseases Among Children and Adolescents

edited by

Anna Harton

Danuta Gajewska

and

Małgorzata Kostecka

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open

Keywords: child; behavior; disease; diet therapy

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

Pediatric Neuropsychiatric Disorders: Diagnostic Challenges and Therapeutic Frontiers

edited by Giulia Spoto and Antonio Gennaro Nicotera

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric neuropsychiatric disorders; early-onset movement disorders; neurodevelopmental disorders; biomarkers and endophenotypes; neuroimaging and electrophysiology; genetic and metabolic profiling; precision medicine; innovative therapeutics; rare genetic encephalopathies; translational research

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

The ERN eUROGEN Collection—Advances in Paediatric Urology: Innovations in Rare and Complex Care

edited by Giovanni Mosiello

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open

Keywords: paediatric urology; paediatric surgery; rare uro-recto-genital diseases; european reference networks; congenital anomalies; uro-recto-genital malformations; patient-centred care; urogenital reconstruction; transition to adult care

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

Advancements in Pediatric Orthopedics: Integrating Emerging Technologies for Enhanced Care

edited by Sergio De Salvatore and Fabrizio Donati

submission deadline 1 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3182 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel technologies; pediatric orthopedics; flatfoot; genu valgum; hip dysplasia; pediatric trauma; virtual reality; clubfoot; early-onset scoliosis; Scheuermann disease; Perthes; epiphysiolysis; scoliosis; pediatric spine; neurological disorder

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

Parental Mental Health and Child Development

edited by Dimitrios Papadopoulos and Katerina Maniadaki

submission deadline 1 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2330 | Submission Open

Keywords: child development; developmental psychology and psychopathology; parenting; mental health; family; positive development; cognition; emotion; behavior; wellbeing

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

Mitigating the Impact of Maternal Mental Health Challenges on Children's Development

edited by Nanmathi Manian and Pamela J. Surkan

submission deadline 1 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1938 | Submission Open

Keywords: maternal mental health; maternal depression; child development; program Interventions; protective factors; underserved communities; family dynamics; equity frameworks; social determinants of health; community resources

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

Fundamental Movement/Motor Skills—the Bridging Element Between Motor Development Milestones and Physical Activity

edited by

Jakub Gąsior

submission deadline 1 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 583 | Submission Open

Keywords: fundamental movement skills; motor competency; physical literacy; physical activity; physical fitness; movement disorders

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

Social-Emotional Skills, Resilience, and Behavioral Problems in Children

edited by Stefano Eleuteri

submission deadline 5 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 26018 | Submission Open

Keywords: behavioral problems; emotional education; childhood resilience; socio-emotional development; prevention programs; bullying; victimization

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

Diagnosis, Treatment and Care of Pediatric Allergy

edited by

Angela Klain

and Cristiana Indolfi

submission deadline 5 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3421 | Submission Open

Keywords: children; allergy; respiratory disease; food allergy; drug allergy; research; prevention; treatment

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

Prenatal Substance Exposure: Historical Perspective, Current Research and Future Challenges

edited by Thitinart Sithisarn and Henrietta S. Bada

submission deadline 5 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 873 | Submission Open

Keywords: neonatal abstinence syndrome; neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome; prenatal substance exposure; opioids; cocaine; amphetamine; cannabinoids/cannabis; tobacco; benzodiazepine; neurodevelopmental outcomes

Diagnosis, Treatment and Care of Pediatric Rheumatology: 2nd Edition

edited by Olcay Y. Jones and

Deborah K. McCurdy

submission deadline 5 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 218 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric rheumatology; autoimmune; inflammation; referral; multispecialty care; diagnosis; treatment; outcomes; advocacy; access to medicine

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

Early Orthodontic Treatment in Children: A Focus on Behavior Intervention and Management

edited by

Stefania Dinu

and

Ana Vukovic

submission deadline 5 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open

Keywords: early orthodontic treatment; malocclusions; behavior intervention strategies; positive reinforcement; functional appliances; pediatric patients

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

Oral Heath Disparities in Children and Adolescents: Determinants and Challenges (2nd Edition)

edited by Caroline M. Sawicki

submission deadline 5 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open

Keywords: access to care; oral health determinants; oral health disparities; children’ s oral health; childhood caries; special health care needs; untreated dental disease; oral health literacy; caregiver knowledge; nutrition; dietary habits; sugar consumption; behavioral and psychosocial factors in oral health; technology; media; and health behavior change

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

Benefits and Effectiveness of Breastfeeding

edited by Eleftherios Panteris,

Eleftheria Hatzidaki

and Zoi Koukou

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2292 | Submission Open

Keywords: breastfeeding; formula feeding; special nutritional needs; education; breastfeeding support groups; community health services; lactation support; midwifery; public health; barriers to breastfeeding

Late-Preterm and Early-Term Newborns: Risk Factors, Outcomes and New Challenges

edited by

Katarzyna Wroblewska-Seniuk

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1201 | Submission Open

Keywords: late-preterm newborns; early-term newborns; neonatal morbidity; prematurity risk factors; respiratory disease; neurodevelopmental outcomes; neonatal infections

Advancing Physical Rehabilitation for Children and Adolescents

edited by Naomi Gefen and Sharon Eylon

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric rehabilitation; inpatient; outpatient; home-based exercise; participation; assistive technology; pediatric orthopedic pathologies; patient-reported outcome measures; long-term follow-up

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

Cognitive Development in Children: 2nd Edition

edited by

Alexandra Martín-Rodríguez

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

Keywords: cognition; development; executive functions; children

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

New Insights into Pain Management and Sedation in Children

edited by Chris Darrel Glover, Amod A. Sawardekar and Nihar Patel

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric pain; sedation; multimodal analgesia; non-pharmacologic interventions; regional anesthesia; pediatric anesthesiology; patient-centered care; neurodevelopment; procedural anxiety; quality improvement

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

Advancements and Challenges in Pediatric Trauma Surgery: Current Practices and Future Directions

edited by Martin Gottliebsen and Per Hviid Gundtoft

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric trauma; surgical innovation; injury management; clinical outcomes; pediatric orthopedics; trauma systems; rehabilitation; evidence-based care; pediatric surgery

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

The Most Pressing Challenges in the Management of Pediatric Growth Disorders and Childhood Obesity

edited by Giovanni Luppino and

Domenico Corica

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open

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

Current Updates on the Diagnosis and Management of Immune-Mediated Neurological Disorders in Children

edited by Maria Gontika, Markoglou Nikolaos and

Maria Anagnostouli

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuroimmunology; pediatrics; biomarkers; precision medicine; personalized treatment

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

Mental Health of Children with Special Needs

edited by

Karolina Eszter Kovács

, Beáta Erika Nagy and

Matteo Fabris

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1128 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical health; mental health; social health; children with special needs; premature infants; development and rehabilitation; parents of SEN children; interdisciplinary collaborations

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

Childhood Hematologic and Oncologic Diseases: Emerging Insights and Next-Generation Solutions

edited by Ahad Ahmed Kodipad and

Ganesh Yadaigiri

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 511 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric hematology; childhood cancer; immunotherapy; hematologic malignancies; gene therapy; CAR-T cells; precision medicine; translational research; survivorship; global pediatric oncology

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

Fostering Resilience and Mental Health in Children and Adolescents Across Typical and Atypical Development

edited by

Roberta Renati

and Natale Salvatore Bonfiglio

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

Keywords: mental health; resilience; well-being; atypical development; family; school; intervention programs

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

Acute and Chronic Lung Disease of the Neonate: Open Challenges and Novel Insights (Second Edition)

edited by

Maria Pierro

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 39 | Submission Open

Keywords: acute lung disease of prematurity; neonatal acute respiratory distress syndrome; transient tachypnea of the newborn; chronic lung disease of prematurity; bronchopulmonary dysplasia; ventilator-induced lung injury

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

Diagnosis and Treatment of Viral Infections in Children: HIV and Cytomegalovirus

edited by Selina Pasquero

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 698 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric viral infections; HIV; cytomegalovirus; diagnostics; antiretroviral therapy; immunology; vertical transmission; molecular biomarkers; antiviral treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Infectious Diseases)

Advances in Pediatric Genetic Disorders

edited by Mariya Levkova and Sonya Galcheva

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric genetic disorders; genomic medicine; precision medicine; gene therapy; diagnostic innovations

Assessing and Improving Diet Quality in Pediatric and Public Health Nutrition

edited by Ana Ilić,

Sara Sila

and Daniela Čačić Kenjerić

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open

Keywords: adolescents; children; dietary assessment; dietary habits; diet quality; infants; nutrition; nutrition educations; nutrition interventions; pediatric nutrition

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

Health Care in Children with Disabilities

edited by Pankaj Garg

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open

Keywords: child disability; developmental pediatrics; multidisciplinary care; neurodevelopmental disorders; health equity; integrated care; family-centered care; access to health services; early intervention; transition to adult care

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

Emerging Topic in Sleep Management and Therapy in Children and Adolescents with Neurodevelopmental Disorders

edited by

Marco Carotenuto

, Rimma Gamirova and

Karen Spruyt

submission deadline 21 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 201 | Submission Open

Keywords: sleep disturbances; neurodevelopmental disorders; autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and sleep; ADHD and sleep dysfunction; circadian rhythm dysregulation; sleep architecture in NDDs; melatonin and sleep regulation; insomnia in neurodevelopmental disorders; polysomnography and sleep assessment; behavioral sleep interventions

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

Addressing Challenges in Child Mental Health Research and Strategies for Comprehensive Development (2nd Edition)

edited by Tíscar Rodríguez-Jiménez and

Ignasi Navarro-Soria

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open

Keywords: child mental health; cognitive development; emotional well-being; mental disorders; early interventions; prevention strategies; social impact; access to healthcare services; stigma and discrimination; parent– child interaction

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

Advances in Pediatric Gastroenterology (2nd Edition)

edited by

Rajmohan Dharmaraj

and Razan H. Alkhouri

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open

Keywords: inflammatory bowel disease; celiac disease; functional gastrointestinal disorders (disorders of gut– brain interaction); gastroesophageal reflux disease; eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases; food allergies; nutritional disorders; liver diseases in children

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

Hypoxic–Ischemic Brain Injury in Newborn: The Present Status and Challenges in the Future

edited by

Mark Dzietko

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open

Keywords: brain; neuroprotection; encephalopathy; hypoxia ischemia; stroke; seizures; neuromonitoring; neuro-NICU

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

Clinical Advancements for Supporting Children with Developmental Language Disorder Across Global Contexts

edited by Elena Theodorou and

Rouzana Komesidou

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open

Keywords: developmental language disorder; responsive clinical practices; early language screening; language intervention; community-based care; language assessment and diagnosis

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

Pediatric Upper Limb Pathology

edited by

Laura M. Perez-Lopez

, Sergio Martinez-Alvarez and Nunzio Catena

submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 324 | Submission Open

Keywords: upper extremity; surgical procedures; operative; child; adolescent; upper extremity deformities; congenital; microsurgery; research

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

Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Newborns

edited by Chandra Prakash Rath and Sanjay Patole

submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open

Keywords: necrotizing enterocolitis; premature infant; pathophysiology; treatment; risk factors; neonatal outcome

Psychological Support in Pediatric Oncology: Improving Clinical Outcomes and Quality of Life

edited by Natacha Donoghue Emerson and Jennifer A. Hoag

submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open

Keywords: psycho-oncology; pediatric psychology; mental health; quality of life

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

New Insights in Neonatal Resuscitation—2nd Edition

edited by

Georg Schmölzer

submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open

Keywords: neonatal resuscitation; newborn; delivery room; oxygen; cord management; respiratory support

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)

Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric Ear and Vestibular Disorders

edited by

Mirko Alde

and Barozzi Stefania

submission deadline 1 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10578 | Submission Open

Keywords: hearing loss; hearing aid; cochlear implant; vestibular disorders; balance disorders; otitis media

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

Genetics and Precision Medicine with Hematologic Diseases in Children

edited by

Theoni Kanellopoulou

submission deadline 1 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 772 | Submission Open

Keywords: children; genetics; hematologic diseases; hemostasis/thrombosis; immunodeficiency; laboratory hematology; leukemia/lymphoma; non-malignant hematology; sickle cell disease/thalassemia

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

Pediatric Pancreatitis: Characteristic Features, Diagnosis and Management

edited by Elissa M. Downs and Melena D. Bellin

submission deadline 1 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 233 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric pancreatitis; inflammatory; acute pancreatitis; chronic pancreatitis; high-fat diets; nutrition

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

Hypertension and Cardiovascular Risk in Pediatric Populations

edited by Joseph Mahgerefteh

submission deadline 1 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric hypertension; blood pressure; left ventricular hypertrophy; heart failure; cardiovascular risk; cardiovascular disease; cerebrovascular disease; pediatric kidney disease; pediatric obesity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Cardiology)

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