Announcements

MDPI is delighted to announce the establishment of the Michele Parrinello Award. Named in honor of Professor Michele Parrinello, the award celebrates his exceptional contributions and his profound impact on the field of computational physical science research.

The award will be presented biennially to distinguished scientists who have made outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of computational physical science—spanning physics, chemistry, and materials science.

About Professor Michele Parrinello

"Do not be afraid of new things. I see it many times when we discuss a new thing that young people are scared to go against the mainstream a little bit, thinking what is going to happen to me and so on. Be confident that what you do is meaningful, and do not be afraid, do not listen too much to what other people have to say.”

——Professor Michele Parrinello

Born in Messina in 1945, he received his degree from the University of Bologna and is currently affiliated with the Italian Institute of Technology. Professor Parrinello is known for his many technical innovations in the field of atomistic simulations and for a wealth of interdisciplinary applications ranging from materials science to chemistry and biology. Together with Roberto Car, he introduced ab initio molecular dynamics, also known as the Car–Parrinello method, marking the beginning of a new era both in the area of electronic structure calculations and in molecular dynamics simulations. He is also known for the Parrinello–Rahman method, which allows crystalline phase transitions to be studied by molecular dynamics. More recently, he has introduced metadynamics for the study of rare events and the calculation of free energies.

For his work, he has been awarded many prizes and honorary degrees. He is a member of numerous academies and learned societies, including the German Berlin-Brandenburgische Akademie der Wissenschaften, the British Royal Society, and the Italian Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei, which is the major academy in his home country of Italy.

Award Committee

The award committee will be chaired by Professor Xin-Gao Gong, a computational condensed matter physicist, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and professor at the Department of Physics, Fudan University. Professor Xin-Gao Gong will lead a panel of several senior experts in the field to oversee the evaluation and selection process. The Institute for Computational Physical Sciences at Fudan University (Shanghai, China), led by Professor Xin-Gao Gong, will serve as the supporting institute for the award.

"We hope the Michele Parrinello Award will recognize scientists who have made significant contributions to the field of computational condensed matter physics and at the same time set a benchmark for the younger generation, providing clear direction for their pursuit—this is precisely the original intention behind establishing the award."

——Professor Xin-Gao Gong

The first edition of the award was officially launched on 1 November 2025. Nominations will be accepted before the end of March 2026. For further details, please visit mparrinelloaward.org.

About the MDPI Sustainability Foundation and MDPI Awards

The Michele Parrinello Award is part of the MDPI Sustainability Foundation, which is dedicated to advancing sustainable development through scientific progress and global collaboration. The foundation also oversees the World Sustainability Award, the Emerging Sustainability Leader Award, and the Tu Youyou Award. The establishment of the Michele Parrinello Award will further enrich the existing award portfolio, providing continued and diversified financial support to outstanding professionals across various fields. 

In addition to these foundation-level awards, MDPI journals also recognize outstanding contributions through a range of honors, including Best Paper Awards, Outstanding Reviewer Awards, Young Investigator Awards, Travel Awards, Best PhD Thesis Awards, Editor of Distinction Awards, and others. These initiatives aim to recognize excellence across disciplines and career stages, contributing to the long-term vitality and sustainability of scientific research.

Find more information on awards here.

We are honored to recognize the 2024 MDPI Top 1000 Reviewers—scholars whose exemplary commitment to rigorous and constructive peer review is vital in upholding the highest standards of academic publishing.

Selected from a distinguished pool of 215,000 reviewers from 65 countries and regions worldwide, these honorees stand out for their exceptional expertise, diligence, and dedication to advancing research through timely and thoughtful reviews. Their constructive and impartial feedback ensures the publication of high-quality, impactful research, while their timely reviews facilitate swift revisions and faster publication of innovative work.

Peer review is the invisible foundation of academic progress. With gratitude and respect, we celebrate these 1000 scholars who made that foundation stronger in 2024. We respected all privacy preferences, with part of nominees opting for limited attribution.

The names of these reviewers are listed below in alphabetical order by first name:

The journal Healthcare (ISSN: 2227-9032) is looking for new Editorial Board Members to help further our mission of open science and scientific exchange.

All manuscripts published by MDPI are made immediately available worldwide under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0) (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) which means that every paper is free to access and receives maximum exposure.

Healthcare covers topics related to all aspects of medicine and healthcare research. We welcome applications from outstanding researchers, particularly in the following areas:

• Medical Specialties and Procedures;
• Conditions and Diseases;
• Nursing;
• Healthcare Management and Quality;
• Health Promotion;
• Psychological and Behavioral Health;
• Pharmacy and Medication;
• Healthcare in Special and Vulnerable Groups.

More details can be found at the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/healthcare/about.

Editorial Board Members are responsible for upholding the academic and scientific quality of MDPI publications. The initial term lasts for 2 years.

The main responsibilities of Editorial Board Members are as follows:

• Pre-screening and making decisions on new submissions related to your research interests;
• Setting up at least one Special Issue during your term on a topic related to your research interests (or supervising Special Issues related to your research field);
• Helping to attract suitable expert authors and invite young scholars to join the Topical Advisory Panel;
• Providing input or feedback regarding journal policies;
• Helping to promote the journal among your peers or at conferences;
• Attending Board meetings to suggest journal development strategies;
• Reviewing manuscripts.

The benefits of being an Editorial Board Member are as follows:

• Contributing to open science and exchange;
• Increasing your knowledge of your research field by exposure to new research and the research of your peers;
• Expanding your research network by collaborating with other Editorial Board Members of the journal;
• Advancing your career by being active in your research field through your contribution to the journal;
• Receiving a full waiver on one publication per year once accepted by the journal.

If you are interested in joining us, please provide your academic CV or your official website and a list of keywords related to your research interests to the Editorial Office (healthcare@mdpi.com).

Healthcare Editorial Office

International Day of Epidemic Preparedness is an annual observance aimed at enhancing awareness of epidemic prevention, preparedness and response, fostering a deeper recognition of the urgency to strengthen global resilience against infectious disease outbreaks, while also drawing attention to the widespread health, economic and social burdens that epidemics impose—especially on vulnerable populations and under-resourced regions. This day highlights the pivotal role that collective action plays in advancing epidemic surveillance, early warning systems, vaccine and therapeutic development, and equitable access to medical supplies and care, thereby reinforcing the imperative for robust and proactive epidemic preparedness.

“Structural Insights into the SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein and Its Implications for Antibody Resistance”
by Yuichiro Yamamoto and Kohji Noguchi
Biomolecules 2025, 15(11), 1489; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15111489

“HSP60 and SARS-CoV-2: Les Liaisons Dangereuses”
by Adelaide Carista, Melania Ionelia Gratie, Francesco Cappello and Stefano Burgio
Biology 2025, 14(9), 1281; https://doi.org/10.3390/biology14091281

“Impact of Obesity on Immunity to the Influenza Virus: Gut Microbiota, Mechanisms, and Novel Therapeutic Strategies”
by Xiaoyue Ji and Jing Sun
Diseases 2025, 13(8), 267; https://doi.org/10.3390/diseases13080267

“Immunological Strategies for Enhancing Viral Neutralization and Protection in Antibody-Guided Vaccine Design”
by Dimitrina Miteva, Maria Kokudeva, Latchesar Tomov, Hristiana Batselova and Tsvetelina Velikova
Biologics 2025, 5(3), 21; https://doi.org/10.3390/biologics5030021

“Manifestations of Post-COVID Syndrome in Healthcare Workers in Northeast England”
by Rachael K. Raw, Jon Rees, Deborah Wilson, Sharon Gowans, Ng Cho Ee and David Chadwick
COVID 2025, 5(6), 91; https://doi.org/10.3390/covid5060091

“Aptamer Development for SARS-CoV-2 and Omicron Variants Using the Spike Protein Receptor Binding Domain as a Potential Diagnostic Tool and Therapeutic Agent”
by Prasanna V. Shekar, Anuj Kumar, Nirmitee Mulgaonkar, Samneet Kashyap, Gourav Choudhir, Sandun Fernando and Sachin Rustgi
Biomolecules 2025, 15(6), 805; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15060805

“The Global Burden of Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria”
by Andrea Marino, Antonino Maniaci, Mario Lentini, Salvatore Ronsivalle, Giuseppe Nunnari, Salvatore Cocuzza, Federica Maria Parisi, Bruno Cacopardo, Salvatore Lavalle and Luigi La Via
Epidemiologia 2025, 6(2), 21; https://doi.org/10.3390/epidemiologia6020021

“Intricacies of Global Tuberculosis Management—EndTB-2035 on the Fence?”
by Radha Gopalaswamy and Selvakumar Subbian
J. Respir. 2025, 5(1), 4; https://doi.org/10.3390/jor5010004

“Long COVID: General Perceptions and Challenges in Diagnosis and Management”
by Katia Ozanic, Aripuana Sakurada Aranha Watanabe, Alesandra Barbosa Ferreira Machado, Vania Lucia da Silva, Vanessa Cordeiro Dias and Claudio Galuppo Diniz
COVID 2025, 5(3), 41; https://doi.org/10.3390/covid5030041

“An Increase in Aspartate Aminotransferase Can Predict Worsening Disease Severity in Japanese Patients with COVID-19”
by Kengo Matsumoto, Tsutomu Nishida, Dai Nakamatsu, Masashi Yamamoto, Koji Fukui, Osamu Morimura, Kinya Abe, Yukiyoshi Okauchi, Hiromi Iwahashi and Masami Inada
Clin. Pract. 2024, 14(4), 1601-1614; https://doi.org/10.3390/clinpract14040129

“Arbovirus Transmission in Australia from 2002 to 2017”
by Elvina Viennet, Francesca D. Frentiu, Emilie McKenna, Flavia Torres Vasconcelos, Robert L. P. Flower and Helen M. Faddy
Biology 2024, 13(7), 524; https://doi.org/10.3390/biology13070524

“Host Innate Antiviral Response to Influenza A Virus Infection: From Viral Sensing to Antagonism and Escape”
by Wenlong An, Simran Lakhina, Jessica Leong, Kartik Rawat and Matloob Husain
Pathogens 2024, 13(7), 561; https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens13070561

“Colchicine—The Divine Medicine against COVID-19”
by Vanyo Mitev
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(7), 756; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14070756

“Towards Improved XAI-Based Epidemiological Research into the Next Potential Pandemic”
by Hamed Khalili and Maria A. Wimmer
Life 2024, 14(7), 783; https://doi.org/10.3390/life14070783

“Antimicrobial Efficacy of a Portable UV-C-Based Coating Activation Device against Candida albicans Biofilm and SARS-CoV-2 as an Additional Feature: An In Vitro Study”
by Adityakrisna Yoshi Putra Wigianto, Megumi Watanabe, Yuki Iwawaki, Takaharu Goto, Tamaki Otsuki and Tetsuo Ichikawa
Hygiene 2024, 4(1), 93-102; https://doi.org/10.3390/hygiene4010006

“Clinical and Epidemiological Study of Mycoses” Guest Editors: Dr. Yaxsier de Armas, Dr. Enrique J Calderón and Dr. Héctor Raúl Pérez-Gómez Submission deadline: 31 January 2026	“Genetics of Host–Pathogen Interactions” Guest Editors: Dr. Transito Garcia-Garcia and Dr. Sara Zaldívar López Submission deadline: 15 March 2026
“Microorganisms in Neglected Tropical Diseases” Guest Editors: Dr. Ana Abreu-Silva and Prof. Dr. Fernando Almeida-Souza Submission deadline: 31 March 2026	“Ecology and Evolution of Viral Pathogens: From Wildlife to Human Infections” Guest Editor: Dr. Fernando Spilki Submission deadline: 30 April 2026
“Epidemiology of Zoonotic Virus Transmission: Pathways, Host Factors, and Public Health Strategies” Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Francisco José Nunes Antunes Submission deadline: 30 April 2026	“Advances in Coronaviruses Research: Pathogenesis, Immunity, and Antivirals” Guest Editor: Dr. Nadine Alvarez Submission deadline: 31 July 2026

We are pleased to announce that Prof. Dr. Lorraine S. Evangelista has been appointed Editor-in-Chief of Healthcare (ISSN: 2227-9032).

Furthermore, Prof. Dr. José Carmelo Adsuar Sala has been appointed Section Editor-in-Chief of the “Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-being” Section; Prof. Dr. Tin-Chih Toly Chen has been appointed Section Editor-in-Chief of “Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare”; Dr. Paolo Cotogni has been appointed Section Editor-in-Chief of “Palliative Care”; Dr. Marco Dettori has been appointed Section Editor-in-Chief of “Public Health and Preventive Medicine”; Prof. Dr. Robbert Gobbens has been appointed Section Editor-in-Chief of “Healthcare Quality, Patient Safety, and Self-care Management”; Prof. Dr. Nandu Goswami has been appointed Section Editor-in-Chief of “Chronic Care”; Dr. Krzysztof Laudanski has been appointed Section Editor-in-Chief of “Digital Health Technologies”; Prof. Dr. Jose M. Moran has been appointed Section Editor-in-Chief of “Women’s and Children’s Health”; Dr. Christian Napoli has been appointed Section Editor-in-Chief of “Healthcare in Epidemics and Pandemics”; and Prof. Dr. Andre van Zundert has been appointed Section Editor-in-Chief of “Clinical Care” in Healthcare (ISSN: 2227-9032).

We look forward to their contributions to the continued success of the journal.

Name: Prof. Dr. Lorraine S. Evangelista
Affiliation: Louise Herrington School of Nursing, Baylor University, Dallas, TX 75246-1754, USA
Interests: older adults; chronic disease; caregivers; community engagement; implementation science

Name: Prof. Dr. José Carmelo Adsuar Sala
Affiliation: Faculty of Sport Science, University of Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain
Interests: health-related quality of life; health promotion; health education; physical and sports activities as a strategy to promote a healthy society; physical activity interventions; exercise training physical exercise; physical health; assessment of physical capacity; health; quality of life in groups of subjects and active lifestyle (elderly; children, type 2 diabetes, Parkinson’s, etc.); balance and muscle strength; rehabilitation; osteoporosis; fall prevention; validity and reliability of physical fitness testing; active tourism; outdoor behavioral healthcare; wilderness therapy; forest bathing; shinrin-yoku

Name: Prof. Dr. Tin-Chih Toly Chen
Affiliation: Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, National Chiao Tung University, 1001 University Road, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan
Interests: ambient intelligence; ergonomics; cloud and virtual manufacturing; applied soft computing

Name: Dr. Paolo Cotogni
Affiliation: Pain Management and Palliative Care, Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Emergency, Molinette Hospital, University of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy
Interests: palliative care; pain management; symptom control; in-hospital management and safe discharge of advanced cancer patients and seriously ill patients with end-stage organ failure; nutritional support in cancer and critically ill patients; vascular access devices

Name: Dr. Marco Dettori
Affiliation: Department of Medicine, Surgery and Pharmacy, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy
Interests: public health; environmental health; preventive medicine; epidemiology

Name: Prof. Dr. Robbert Gobbens
Affiliation: Faculty of Health, Sports and Social Work, Inholland University of Applied Sciences, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Interests: nursing; quality of life; gerontology; patient education; geriatric; nursing instrument development; geriatric assessment; geriatric psychiatry; medication adherence; aging research; elderly; questionnaire design

Name: Prof. Dr. Nandu Goswami
Affiliations: ¹ Division of Physiology, Otto Loewi Research Center for Vascular Biology, Immunology and Inflammation, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerpl. 2, 8036 Graz, Austria
² Center for Spaceflight and Aviation Health, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Interests: cardiovascular system; heart rate variability; gravitational adaptation

Name: Dr. Krzysztof Laudanski
Affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Interests: sepsis; outcome; recovery; epigenetic; post-ICU syndrome; extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation; immunoparalysis; anergy; behavioral economic; medical decision making; intensive care; medicine in austere settings

Name: Prof. Dr. Jose M. Moran
Affiliation: Metabolic Bone Diseases Research Group, University of Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain
Interests: genetics of bone density; nutrition and women bone health; polyunsaturated fatty acid intake and women bone health

Name: Dr. Christian Napoli
Affiliation: Department of Medical Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
Interests: COVID-19 vaccination acceptance; COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy; lockdown; knowledges; behaviors; COVID-19; legionella; legionellosis; migrants; migrant's health; legionnaires' disease; chikungunya; dengue

Name: Prof. Dr. Andre van Zundert
Affiliation: Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Herston 4006, Australia
Interests: anaesthesia; airway management; videolaryngoscopy; regional anaesthesia; obstetric anaesthesia; historical articles on anaesthesia

Healthcare Editorial Office

1. “Transformative Potential of AI in Healthcare: Definitions, Applications, and Navigating the Ethical Landscape and Public Perspectives”
by Molly Bekbolatova, Jonathan Mayer, Chi Wei Ong and Milan Toma
Healthcare 2024, 12(2), 125; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12020125
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/2/125

2. “Global Regulatory Frameworks for the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Healthcare Services Sector
by Kavitha Palaniappan, Elaine Yan Ting Lin and Silke Vogel
Healthcare 2024, 12(5), 562; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12050562
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/5/562

3. “AI and Ethics: A Systematic Review of the Ethical Considerations of Large Language Model Use in Surgery Research”
by Sophia M. Pressman, Sahar Borna, Cesar A. Gomez-Cabello, Syed A. Haider, Clifton Haider and Antonio J. Forte
Healthcare 2024, 12(8), 825; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12080825
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/8/825

4. “Etiologic Factors of Temporomandibular Disorders: A Systematic Review of Literature Containing Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) and Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD) from 2018 to 2022”
by Joanna Warzocha, Joanna Gadomska-Krasny and Joanna Mrowiec
Healthcare 2024, 12(5), 575; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12050575
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/5/575

5. “The Impact of Limited English Proficiency on Healthcare Access and Outcomes in the U.S.: A Scoping Review”
by Sylvia E. Twersky, Rebeca Jefferson, Lisbet Garcia-Ortiz, Erin Williams and Carol Pina
Healthcare 2024, 12(3), 364; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12030364
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/3/364

6. “Association between Workplace Bullying, Job Stress, and Professional Quality of Life in Nurses: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”
by Petros Galanis, Ioannis Moisoglou, Aglaia Katsiroumpa and Maria Mastrogianni
Healthcare 2024, 12(6), 623; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12060623
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/6/623

7. “A Holistic Approach to Expressing the Burden of Caregivers for Stroke Survivors: A Systematic Review”
by Eftychia Tziaka, Anna Tsiakiri, Pinelopi Vlotinou, Foteini Christidi, Dimitrios Tsiptsios, Nikolaos Aggelousis, Konstantinos Vadikolias and Aspasia Serdari
Healthcare 2024, 12(5), 565; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12050565
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/5/565

8. “Impact of Natural Disasters on Mental Health: Evidence and Implications”
by Eamin Z. Heanoy and Norman R. Brown
Healthcare 2024, 12(18), 1812; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12181812
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/18/1812

9. “Future of ADHD Care: Evaluating the Efficacy of ChatGPT in Therapy Enhancement”
by Santiago Berrezueta-Guzman, Mohanad Kandil, María-Luisa Martín-Ruiz, Iván Pau de la Cruz and Stephan Krusche
Healthcare 2024, 12(6), 683; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12060683
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/6/683

10. “Impact of Workplace Bullying on Quiet Quitting in Nurses: The Mediating Effect of Coping Strategies”
by Petros Galanis, Ioannis Moisoglou, Aglaia Katsiroumpa, Maria Malliarou, Irene Vraka, Parisis Gallos, Maria Kalogeropoulou and Ioanna V. Papathanasiou
Healthcare 2024, 12(7), 797; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12070797
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/7/797

11. “Association between Organizational Support and Turnover Intention in Nurses: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”
by Petros Galanis, Ioannis Moisoglou, Ioanna V. Papathanasiou, Maria Malliarou, Aglaia Katsiroumpa, Irene Vraka, Olga Siskou, Olympia Konstantakopoulou and Daphne Kaitelidou
Healthcare 2024, 12(3), 291; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12030291
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/3/291

12. “A Sustainable Model for Healthcare Systems: The Innovative Approach of ESG and Digital Transformation”
by Anastasios Sepetis, Fotios Rizos, George Pierrakos, Haralampos Karanikas and Daniel Schallmo
Healthcare 2024, 12(2), 156; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12020156
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/2/156

13. “Overcoming Barriers: A Comprehensive Review of Chronic Pain Management and Accessibility Challenges in Rural America”
by Maxwell B. Baker, Eileen C. Liu, Micaiah A. Bully, Adam Hsieh, Ala Nozari, Marissa Tuler and Dhanesh D. Binda
Healthcare 2024, 12(17), 1765; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12171765
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/17/1765

14. “The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries: Current Concepts and Future Perspectives”
by Luca Andriollo, Aurelio Picchi, Rudy Sangaletti, Loris Perticarini, Stefano Marco Paolo Rossi, Giandomenico Logroscino and Francesco Benazzo
Healthcare 2024, 12(3), 300; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12030300
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/3/300

15. “Risk Management and Patient Safety in the Artificial Intelligence Era: A Systematic Review”
by Michela Ferrara, Giuseppe Bertozzi, Nicola Di Fazio, Isabella Aquila, Aldo Di Fazio, Aniello Maiese, Gianpietro Volonnino, Paola Frati and Raffaele La Russa
Healthcare 2024, 12(5), 549; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12050549
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/5/549

16. “Missed Nursing Care; Prioritizing the Patient’s Needs: An Umbrella Review”
by Iokasti Papathanasiou, Vasileios Tzenetidis, Konstantinos Tsaras, Sofia Zyga and Maria Malliarou
Healthcare 2024, 12(2), 224; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12020224
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/2/224

17. “Clearing the Air: Understanding the Impact of Wildfire Smoke on Asthma and COPD”
by May-Lin Wilgus and Maryum Merchant
Healthcare 2024, 12(3), 307; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12030307
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/3/307

18. “Effectiveness of Virtual Reality Therapy on Balance and Gait in the Elderly: A Systematic Review”
by Daniel Rodríguez-Almagro, Alexander Achalandabaso-Ochoa, Alfonso Javier Ibáñez-Vera, Jorge Góngora-Rodríguez and Manuel Rodríguez-Huguet
Healthcare 2024, 12(2), 158; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12020158
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/2/158

19. “Quality of Life and Incidence of Clinical Signs and Symptoms among Caregivers of Persons with Mental Disorders: A Cross-Sectional Study”
by Vasiliki Oikonomou, Evgenia Gkintoni, Constantinos Halkiopoulos and Evangelos C. Karademas
Healthcare 2024, 12(2), 269; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12020269
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/2/269

20. “Artificial Intelligence in Postoperative Care: Assessing Large Language Models for Patient Recommendations in Plastic Surgery”
by Cesar A. Gomez-Cabello, Sahar Borna, Sophia M. Pressman, Syed Ali Haider, Ajai Sehgal, Bradley C. Leibovich and Antonio J. Forte
Healthcare 2024, 12(11), 1083; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12111083
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/11/1083

International Universal Health Coverage Day, observed annually on 12 December, is a global response to the rallying cry: “Unaffordable health costs? We’re sick of it!” This day confronts the stark reality that millions are excluded from essential care due to financial barriers and mobilizes the world to transform health systems from privileges into universal rights.

Aligned with this year’s theme and Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being, MDPI underscores that research is not an academic exercise—it is a vital tool for diagnosing system failures and prescribing equitable solutions. From health economics studies that expose catastrophic spending, to innovations in low-cost diagnostics and community-based insurance models, researchers are providing the evidence and innovations to turn public frustration into actionable policy.

Join us in observing International Universal Health Coverage Day and supporting efforts to turn the promise of health for all into a tangible reality.

“Trends, Challenges, and Socioeconomic Impacts of HIV in Bangladesh: A Data-Driven Analysis (2000–2024)”
by Awnon Bhowmik, Mahmudul Hasan, Mrinal Saha and Goutam Saha
Sexes 2025, 6(3), 34; https://doi.org/10.3390/sexes6030034

“Development and Metrological Characterization of Low-Cost Wearable Pulse Oximeter”
by Andrea Cataldo, Enrico Cataldo, Antonio Masciullo and Raissa Schiavoni
Bioengineering 2025, 12(3), 314; https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering12030314

“Consequences of Hospital Closures for the Health Insurance Industry in the United States”
by Rainer W. G. Gruessner
Hospitals 2025, 2(1), 2; https://doi.org/10.3390/hospitals2010002

“Enhancing Therapy Adherence: Impact on Clinical Outcomes, Healthcare Costs, and Patient Quality of Life”
by Urszula Religioni, Rocío Barrios-Rodríguez, Pilar Requena, Mariola Borowska and Janusz Ostrowski
Medicina 2025, 61(1), 153; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina61010153

“Human Rights and Inclusion of Vulnerable Groups in Health and Well-Being Policy Documents Relevant to Children and Young People in Ireland”
by Megan Lambert and Joanne McVeigh
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2024, 21(9), 1252; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21091252

“Multidimensional Impact of Dupilumab on Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps: A Complete Health Technology Assessment of Clinical, Economic, and Non-Clinical Domains”
by Ignazio La Mantia, Giancarlo Ottaviano, Martina Ragusa, Matteo Trimarchi, Emanuela Foglia, Fabrizio Schettini, Daniele Bellavia and Elena Cantone
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(4), 347; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14040347

“Factors in Immigrant Children’s Use of Physician and Dentist Visits, Hospital Care, and Prescribed Medication in the United States”
by Tyrone C. Cheng and Celia C. Lo
Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2023, 13(10), 2251-2261; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe13100159

“Cost Analysis of Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography in Cardiology: A Case Study of a University Hospital Complex in the Euro Region”
by Francisco Reyes-Santias, Carlos García-García, Beatriz Aibar-Guzmán, Ana García-Campos, Octavio Cordova-Arevalo, Margarita Mendoza-Pintos, Sergio Cinza-Sanjurjo, Manuel Portela-Romero, Pilar Mazón-Ramos and Jose Ramon Gonzalez-Juanatey
Healthcare 2023, 11(14), 2084; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11142084

“Financial Toxicity and Out-of-Pocket Costs for Patients with Head and Neck Cancer”
by Justin Smith, Justin Yu, Louisa G. Gordon and Madhavi Chilkuri
Curr. Oncol. 2023, 30(5), 4922-4935; https://doi.org/10.3390/curroncol30050371

“Disentangling the Cost of Orphan Drugs Marketed in the United States”
by Hana Althobaiti, Enrique Seoane-Vazquez, Lawrence M. Brown, Marc L. Fleming and Rosa Rodriguez-Monguio
Healthcare 2023, 11(4), 558; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11040558

“3D Printing in LMICs: Functional Design for Upper Limb Prosthetics in Uganda”
by Ali Hussaini, Peter Kyberd, Benedict Mulindwa, Robert Ssekitoleko, William Keeble, Laurence Kenney and David Howard
Prosthesis 2023, 5(1), 130-147; https://doi.org/10.3390/prosthesis5010011

The 1st International Online Conference on Clinical Reports Organizer: MDPI and Reports Volume Editor: Toshio Hattori Highlights Improving Bone Protection Provision for Patients with Fragility Fractures by Aaron Goldberg Leveraging Digital Health for Pandemic Response: Reliable Telemonitoring and Personalized Patient Care by Maria Montserrat Pérez García et al. Click here to read the full list of papers.

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1 December is World AIDS Day, the day is an opportunity for public and private partners to spread awareness about the status of the pandemic and encourage progress in HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care around the world. It has become one of the most widely recognized international health days.

In recognition of this day, we recommend the following related articles, Special Issues, and journals spanning multidisciplinary fields, including clinical medicine and biology. We believe that sharing such research can raise the public’s awareness and understanding of AIDS. The aim is to strengthen scientific cooperation in response to increased awareness about HIV/AIDS and to demonstrate international solidarity in the face of the pandemic.

“Progress and Challenges in HIV-1 Vaccine Research: A Comprehensive Overview”
by Alex C. Boomgarden and Chitra Upadhyay
Vaccines 2025, 13(2), 148; https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines13020148

“Drug-Drug Interactions Between HIV Antivirals and Concomitant Drugs in HIV Patients: What We Know and What We Need to Know”
by Emanuela De Bellis, Danilo Donnarumma, Adele Zarrella, Salvatore Maria Mazzeo, Annarita Pagano, Valentina Manzo, Ines Mazza, Francesco Sabbatino, Graziamaria Corbi, Pasquale Pagliano et al.
Pharmaceutics 2025, 17(1), 31; https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics17010031

“High Prevalence of High-Risk HPV Among People with and Without HIV: Insights into Risk Factors for Tailored Screening Approaches”
by Elena Bruzzesi, Federica Gandini, Sara Diotallevi, Riccardo Lolatto, Massimo Cernuschi, Caterina Candela, Angelo Roberto Raccagni, Flavia Passini, Andrea Marco Tamburini, Roberto Burioni et al.
Microorganisms 2024, 12(12), 2571; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12122571

“Association Between Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction, Systemic Inflammation, and Gastrointestinal Symptoms in HIV-Positive Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy”
by Madalina-Ianca Suba, Bogdan Hogea, Ahmed Abu-Awwad, Voichita Elena Lazureanu, Ovidiu Rosca, Daniela Gurgus, Sorina Maria Denisa Laitin and Alina Abu-Awwad
Diseases 2024, 12(12), 313; https://doi.org/10.3390/diseases12120313

“NSC95397 Is a Novel HIV-1 Latency-Reversing Agent”
by Randilea Nichols Doyle, Vivian Yang, Yetunde I. Kayode, Robert Damoiseaux, Harry E. Taylor and Oliver I. Fregoso
Viruses 2024, 16(11), 1783; https://doi.org/10.3390/v16111783

“HIV Self-Testing: A Discussion on the Benefits, Limitations, and Implications for Public Health with a Focus on Poland”
by Aleksandra Kozieł, Igor Domański, Aleksandra Szymczak, Tomasz Dudzik, Brygida Knysz and Bartosz Szetela
Diagnostics 2024, 14(22), 2475; https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics14222475

“Tumor Initiation and Progression in People Living on Antiretroviral Therapies”
by Seun E. Olufemi, Daniel A. Adediran, Temitope Sobodu, Isaac O. Adejumo, Olumide F. Ajani and Elijah K. Oladipo
Biologics 2024, 4(4), 390-406; https://doi.org/10.3390/biologics4040024

“J3ExoA: A Novel Anti-HIV Immunotoxin Fusion of Anti-Gp120 J3VHH and PE38 Fragment of Pseudomonas Exotoxin A”
by Seth H. Pincus, Kun Luo, Tami Peters, James T. Gordy, Frances M. Cole, Grant Klug, Kelli Ober, Tamera K. Marcotte and Richard B. Markham
Pharmaceuticals 2025, 18(9), 1305; https://doi.org/10.3390/ph18091305

“A Memo on Factors Associated with Perception of Stigma Attached to PrEP: Evidence from the Keeping It LITE Study”
by Shahin Davoudpour, Gregory L. Phillips II, Pedro A. Serrano, Audrey L. French and Sybil G. Hosek
Sexes 2024, 5(3), 300-316; https://doi.org/10.3390/sexes5030023

“Effects of E-Cigarettes on the Lung and Systemic Metabolome in People with HIV”
by Aline Zaparte, Courtney J. Christopher, Connie Arnold, Lauren Richey, Adairre Castille, Kyle Mistretta, Christopher M. Taylor, Huiyi Lin, Steve Nelson, John P. Kirwan, John W. Apolzan, Shawn R. Campagna and David A. Welsh
Metabolites 2024, 14(8), 434; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14080434

“Bone Tissue Changes in Individuals Living with HIV/AIDS: The Importance of a Hierarchical Approach in Investigating Bone Fragility”
by Jelena Jadzic, Gordana Dragovic, Relja Lukic, Bozana Obradovic and Marija Djuric
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(8), 791; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14080791

“Advanced Therapies for Human Immunodeficiency Virus”
by Daniel Josef Lindegger
Med. Sci. 2024, 12(3), 33; https://doi.org/10.3390/medsci12030033

“Antiretroviral Therapy Switch in HIV-Infected Adults from a Regional HIV/AIDS Center in NE Romania”
by Isabela Ioana Loghin, Șerban Alin Rusu, Andrei Vâţă, Mihaela Cobaschi, Ion Cecan, Carmen Manciuc and Carmen Mihaela Dorobăţ
Medicina 2024, 60(6), 854; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60060854

“Alterations in the Gut Microbiome Composition of People Living with HIV in the Asia–Pacific Region: A Systematic Review”
by Paul Benedic U. Salvador, Patrick Josemaria d. R. Altavas, Mark Angelo S. del Rosario, Eric David B. Ornos and Leslie Michelle M. Dalmacio
Clin. Pract. 2024, 14(3), 846-861; https://doi.org/10.3390/clinpract14030066

“Systematic Review: HIV, Aging, and Housing—A North American Perspective, 2012–2023”
by Arthur S. Chaminuka, Gayle Prybutok, Victor R. Prybutok and William D. Senn
Healthcare 2024, 12(10), 992; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12100992

“The Role of MicroRNAs in HIV Infection”
by Nicolas Morando, Mara Cecilia Rosenzvit, Maria A. Pando and Jens Allmer
Genes 2024, 15(5), 574; https://doi.org/10.3390/genes15050574

“HIV-TB Co-Infection and Pediatric Pathogen Dynamics” Guest Editor: Dr. Boris Kevin Tchounga Submission deadline: 15 March 2026	“HIV Expression in Diverse Cell Types: Mechanisms, Regulation, and Pathogenesis” Guest Editor: Dr. Rosemary Kiernan Submission deadline: 20 March 2026
“Research on HIV/AIDS Vaccine” Guest Editors: Dr. Portia Chipo Mutevedzi and Dr. Nagesh Kolishetti Submission deadline: 31 May 2026	“Gene and Cell Therapy: New Findings from Medical Research and Treatment” Guest Editors: Dr. Lorella Tripodi and Dr. Antonio Di Stasi Submission deadline: 30 June 2026
“Emerging Knowledge on Human Immunodeficiency Virus” Guest Editors: Dr. Giota Lourida and Prof. Dr. Dimitrios Paraskevis Submission deadline: 22 July 2026	“Nutrition Intervention in HIV Patients” Guest Editors: Dr. Meena Mahadevan Submission deadline: 10 August 2026

The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, observed on 25 November, raises global awareness of violence against women and girls and promotes efforts to end it. Violence against women remains one of the most pervasive human rights violations, with nearly one in three women worldwide experiencing physical and/or sexual violence in their lifetime.

To contribute to awareness, research, and collaboration on this urgent issue, MDPI journals across Clinical Medicine, Humanities and Social Sciences and Psychology provide platforms for sharing research and fostering scientific dialogue. Through these collective efforts, MDPI supports the pursuit of practical solutions and a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by women and girls worldwide.

“Causal Factors of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG): Perspectives from the Brazilian Higher Education Students”
by Muhammad Qasim Rana, Angela Lee, José Fernando Rodrigues Bezerra, Lekan Damilola Ojo and Guilherme Hissa Villas Boas
Societies 2025, 15(9), 261; https://doi.org/10.3390/soc15090261

“Cumulative Violence and Post-Traumatic Stress: An Integrative Model of Coping and Resilience Among Women Exposed to Sexual and Conflict-Related Violence”
by Naama Bar, Stav Shapira and Orna Braun-Lewensohn
Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2025, 15(6), 110; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe15060110

“From Policy Reform to Public Reckoning: Exploring Shifts in the Reporting of Sexual-Violence-Against-Women Victimizations in the United States Between 1992 and 2021”
by Jessica C. Fleming, Ashley K. Fansher and Ryan Randa
Behav. Sci. 2025, 15(5), 701; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs15050701

““If You Are Raped, You Are Like Secondhand”: Systemic Barriers to Reporting Sexual Violence Against School-Aged Girls in a Rural Community in Kenya”
by Leso Munala, Hannah Resendiz Olson and Courtney Johnson
Sexes 2025, 6(1), 12; https://doi.org/10.3390/sexes6010012

“The Role of Formal Schooling, Literacy, and Health Knowledge in Addressing Domestic Violence Against Women in West Africa”
by Amelia Van Komen and Hayley Pierce
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2024, 21(11), 1492; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21111492

“Back to Industry—Evaluating Women’s Return to Chartered Accreditation Post-Maternity in the Built Environment Sector Professions”
by Sinead Clarkson and Lucy Hind
Adm. Sci. 2024, 14(9), 204; https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci14090204

“Metaphors Describing the Gendered Organization in the Career Advancement of Women: An Integrative Review”
by Sara Rocio Huaman-Morillo, Kara Lynette Vander Linden and Patrick Albert Palmieri
Adm. Sci. 2024, 14(9), 196; https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci14090196

“The Intersection of Gender-Based Violence and Vulnerance in Pastoral Care”
by Ute Leimgruber
Religions 2024, 15(7), 776; https://doi.org/10.3390/rel15070776

“Institutional Solidarity in The Netherlands: Examining the Role of Dutch Policies in Women with Migration Backgrounds’ Decisions to Leave a Violent Relationship”
by Chloé Roegiers (Mayeux), Sawitri Saharso, Evelien Tonkens and Jonathan Darling
Societies 2023, 13(11), 243; https://doi.org/10.3390/soc13110243

“Choice of Non-Disclosure as Agency: A Systematic Review of Non-Disclosure of Sexual Violence in Girlhood in Africa”
by Doris Kakuru
Women 2023, 3(2), 322-334; https://doi.org/10.3390/women3020024

“Violence against Women during the COVID-19 Pandemic: From Children to the Elderly”
by Cristina Soeiro, Rita Ribeiro, Iris Almeida, Rosa Saavedra, Sónia Caridade, Ana Oliveira and Manuela Santos
Soc. Sci. 2023, 12(2), 91; https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci12020091

“Violence against Women during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Mexico”
by Leonor Rivera Rivera, Marina Séris Martínez, Luz Myriam Reynales Shigematsu, José Alberto Gómez García, Fernando Austria Corrales, Filiberto Toledano-Toledano, Alberto Jiménez Tapia, Diana Iris Tejadilla Orozco and Claudia I. Astudillo García
Healthcare 2023, 11(3), 419; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11030419

“Factors Associated with Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration and Victimisation” Guest Editors: Dr. Megan L. Willis and Dr. Rebecca O’Reilly Submission deadline: 31 January 2026	“Impact of Rape and Sexual Violence on the Relationships of Survivors” Guest Editor: Dr. Buuma Maisha Submission deadline: 28 February 2026
“Sexual Violence Against Women Across Contexts: Prevention, Education, and Intervention” Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Yolanda Rodríguez Castro and Dr. Rosana Martínez-Román Submission deadline: 15 May 2026	“School Violence: A Study of Behavioral and Mental Health Risks Among Young People” Guest Editor: Dr. Mimar Ramis-Salas and Dr. Esther Roca Submission deadline: 15 September 2026