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Special Issues
Children 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.
The Role of Diet and Movement in Childhood and Adolescent
Deadline: 30 September 2026
Lifestyle Factors and Cognitive Development in Children
Deadline: 5 August 2026
Advances in Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care: Prospects and Ethical Challenges
Deadline: 1 August 2026
Physical Fitness and Health in Adolescents
Deadline: 10 July 2026
Nursing Management in Pediatric Intensive Care
Deadline: 5 July 2026
Childhood Adversity and Mental Health: From Maltreatment Experiences to Psychopathological Outcomes and Psychotherapy
Deadline: 5 July 2026
Congenital Urinary Malformations: Diagnostic Management, Treatment and Outcome
Deadline: 1 July 2026
Advances in Intensive Care for Critically Ill Neonates: Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment (Second Edition)
Deadline: 30 June 2026
Pediatric Trauma Readiness and Management in Emergency and Critical Care
Deadline: 30 June 2026
Beyond Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Lupus and Juvenile Dermatomyositis: The Spectrum of Pediatric Rheumatic Disease
Deadline: 25 June 2026
The Power of Early Intervention: Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being in Very Young Children and Their Families
Deadline: 20 June 2026
Comprehensive Treatment and Multidisciplinary Management of Pediatric Chronic Lung Diseases
Deadline: 20 June 2026
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