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Artificial Intelligence in Public Health, Healthcare Services, and Management

edited by

Obinna O. Oleribe

and Florida Uzoaru

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 628 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); generative AI (GenAI); public health innovation; healthcare management; predictive analytics; health systems optimization; digital health transformation; ethics and AI in healthcare; global health and equity; AI in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare)

Biological vs. Chronological Age: Clinical Implications in Multiple Sclerosis

edited by

Patricia Mulero

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 386 | Submission Open

Keywords: multiple sclerosis; aging; biological age; telomere length; epigenetics; epigenetic clock; chronological age

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)

Nutrition in Patient Care: Second Edition

edited by

Kalliopi Anna Poulia

and

Odysseas Androutsos

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 245 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutritional support; malnutrition; clinical nutrition; nutritional screening; diet therapy

Spirituality, Stress, and Well-Being of Healthcare Professionals

edited by Wenchi Zou and Po-Chien Chang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 177 | Submission Open

Keywords: spiritual leadership; workplace spirituality; second victim syndrome; resilience; coping; calling; well-being; mental health; burnout; mistreatment and violence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-being)

Improving Sexual and Reproductive Health of Women and Gender-Diverse People

edited by

Martha Paynter

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open

Keywords: reproductive health; women’ s health; gender equity; sex and gender-based analysis; breast health; menopause; perinatal care; gender affirming care; contraception; abortion

Oral Health in Healthcare: Second Edition

edited by

Phyllis Lau

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral health; periodontitis; diabetes; cardiovascular disease; disability; drug and alcohol use; interprofessional care; medical education

Spiritual Health: A Core Dimension of Holistic Well-Being

edited by

Rocío De Diego Cordero

and José Miguel Pérez-Jiménez

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open

Keywords: spirituality; religiosity; spiritual care; nursing care; health professionals; ethical care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-being)

Patient-Centered Care and Well-Being: Health Communication and Patient Engagement

edited by Pavlos Sarafis

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open

Keywords: patient-centered care; health communication; patient engagement; shared decision-making; health literacy; therapeutic alliance; digital health tools; patient empowerment; chronic disease management; narrative medicine; psychosocial well-being; quality of life; interdisciplinary approaches; health equity; culturally sensitive communication

Rehabilitation Through Physical Activity and Sport for People with Disabilities

edited by J.P. Barfield and Laurie A. Malone

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 146 | Submission Open

Keywords: people with disabilities; sport; physical activity; therapeutic exercise; community health services; exercise therapy; health promotion; pain management; quality of life; rehabilitation

New Perspectives in Palliative Care: Opportunities and Challenges

edited by Marcelle Miranda da Silva and Sônia Silva Marçon

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open

Keywords: palliative care; hospice and palliative care nursing; patient education as topic; quality of life; pain management; advance care planning; caregivers; interdisciplinary communication; health policy; culture competency

(This special issue belongs to the Section Palliative Care)

Patient-Reported Measures: 2nd Edition

edited by

Phyllis Lau

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open

Keywords: patient-reported measures; patient-reported experience measures (PREMs); patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs); consumer self-reporting tools/instruments; patient satisfaction; patient perception

Active and Included: People with Disabilities in Sport, Physical Activity and Physical Education

edited by

Ariel Villagra

and

Borja Suarez-Villadat

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open

Keywords: inclusive physical activity; disability and health; physical education; health promotion; chronic disease prevention; assistive technology; mental well-being; intervention programs; physical fitness; health equity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health and Preventive Medicine)

Recent Advances in Motor Rehabilitation in Healthcare: Bridging Neuroscience, Technology, and Clinical Practice

edited by

Daniela De Bartolo

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open

Keywords: motor rehabilitation; robotics in rehabilitation; wearable sensors; digital health; rehabilitation technology; AI-enhanced assessment tools; tele-rehabilitation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)

Novel Therapeutic Strategy for the Treatment of Cardiac and Cardiovascular Diseases

edited by

Piotr Rola

submission deadline 1 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 355 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular diseases; novel therapeutic devices; treatment scheme; healthcare system organization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)

Ethical Challenges in Healthcare Professions: Decision-Making in Uncertain Scenarios

edited by

Beatriz Rodriguez-Martin

and

Pablo A. Cantero Garlito

submission deadline 1 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 185 | Submission Open

Keywords: ethical decision-making; clinical ethics; uncertainty in healthcare; moral distress; bioethics; healthcare professionalism; crisis and emergency ethics; patient autonomy; interdisciplinary ethics; ethical frameworks in clinical practice

Employees’ Well-Being: Effective Measures to Cope with Job Stress and Workplace Bullying: Second Edition

edited by

Petros Galanis

and

Ioannis Moisoglou

submission deadline 1 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open

Keywords: coping strategies; healthcare professionals; intervention; organizational support; resilience; workplace bullying; work stressors; work environment

Constituting Care: Relational Approaches to Health and Communication

edited by

Jimmie Manning

submission deadline 1 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open

Keywords: identity; relationships; interpersonal communication; embodiment; family communication; critical health studies; reflexivity; care work; narrative; meaning making in health contexts

Perioperative Medicine and Pain Management

edited by

Jeffrey Jianhong Huang

submission deadline 1 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open

Keywords: acute pain; regional anesthesia for acute pain; chronic pain; cancer pain; mental health; opioid management; anesthesia; perioperative medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Care)

Oral Healthcare: Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment—2nd Edition

edited by

Vincenzo D'Antò

Stefano Martina

and

Silvia Caruso

submission deadline 2 Aug 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 12544 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental health; oral health; prevention; caries; periodontal disease; orthodontics; pediatric; dentistry; oral medicine; oral surgery; community dentistry; digital dentistry

Advancing Midwifery and Nursing Practice: Equity, Inclusion and Integrated Care

edited by Simona Fumagalli and Laura Iannuzzi

submission deadline 2 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 342 | Submission Open

Keywords: health equity; quality of care; vulnerability; global health; midwifery; nursing; health outcomes; education; evidence based practices; determinants of health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Women’s and Children’s Health)

Gynecological Cancer: Screening, Prevention and Treatment

edited by

Ottavia D'Oria

Andrea Giannini

and

Tullio Golia D’Augè

submission deadline 3 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2644 | Submission Open

Keywords: gynecological cancer prevention; screening programs; HPV vaccination; epidemiology of gynecological tumors; genetic risk factors; public health strategies; healthcare disparities in cancer prevention

Digital Health Literacy and Person-Centred Care: Innovations for Chronic Disease Management

edited by

Cristina Lavareda Baixinho

and

Cláudia Oliveira

submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 175 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic disease; digital inclusion; disease management; eHealth strategies; empowerment; health education; health literacy; nursing; patient participation; person-centered care; telemedicine

Promoting Wellness and Excellence in Health Education for Medical Students and Healthcare Professionals

edited by Marie Leiner and Francesco Chiarelli

submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 150 | Submission Open

Keywords: wellness practices; holistic wellness; health education; medical students; healthcare professionals; emotional intelligence; stress management; mindfulness; meditation; innovative teaching methods; blended learning; case-based learning; team-based learning; gamification

Nursing Competencies: New Advances in Nursing Care—2nd Edition

edited by

Ippolito Notarnicola

and

Alessandro Stievano

submission deadline 7 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 201 | Submission Open

Keywords: nursing competencies; person-centered care; healthcare innovation; workforce resilience

Promoting Preventive Care and Health Promotion in Primary Care

edited by

Giuseppe Di Martino

submission deadline 8 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 196 | Submission Open

Keywords: preventive medicine; primary care; health promotion; healthcare; prevention; health inequalities; health interventions; behaviors; chronic diseases; non-communicable diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health and Preventive Medicine)

Nutrition Intervention in HIV Patients

edited by

Meena Mahadevan

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 378 | Submission Open

Keywords: food; nutrition; healthcare; behavior; communication; interventions; risks

Advancing Physical Activity and Well-Being in Children and Adolescents

edited by

Carlos D. Gómez-Carmona

and

Daniel González-Devesa

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 206 | Submission Open

Keywords: motor activity; exercise therapy; sedentary behavior; physical fitness; health promotion; child; adolescent; mental health

Interventions, Experiences, and Outcomes in Home and Community-Based Care

edited by Tracey Anne Lapierre and Carrie Wendel

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open

Keywords: home care; community care; care coordination; workforce development; caregiving; implementation research; evaluation research; care integration; outcomes assessment; lived experience

COPD Horizons: Prevention, Phenotype and Precision Medicine

edited by Josep Montserrat-Capdevila

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; mortality; risk prediction; comorbidity; primary health care; phenotypes; real-world evidence; prognosis; health records; electronic

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)

Development of Socio-Emotional Skills and Promoting Psychosocial Well-Being in Educational Settings

edited by

Juan de Dios Benítez Sillero

and

Javier Murillo-Moraño

submission deadline 13 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 191 | Submission Open

Keywords: bullying; children; physical activity; physical education; adolescents; physical fitness; depression; cognitive

Concussion Characteristics, Recovery Patterns, and Care Strategies

edited by

Louise A. Kelly

submission deadline 13 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 130 | Submission Open

Keywords: concussion; mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI); collegiate athletes; military service cadets; sex differences in recovery; neurocognitive assessment; return-to-play protocols; ADHD and baseline testing; post-concussion outcomes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)

Health Promotion and Quality of Life in People with Diabetes

edited by

José Antonio Ponce-Blandón

Vicente Linares

and

Rocío Romero-Castillo

submission deadline 14 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6507 | Submission Open

Keywords: health promotion; diabetes; quality of life; family and community nursing; healthy habits; complications prevention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)

Focus on Surgical Infections in Surgical Critical Care

edited by

Andre van Zundert

and

Manuel Ángel Gómez-Ríos

submission deadline 14 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open

Keywords: surgical infections; critical care; intensive care units (ICUs); antimicrobial resistance; infection prevention; sepsis; postoperative complications; surgical site infections (SSIs); nosocomial infections; perioperative care

Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine—2nd Edition

edited by

Tadashi Ito

submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 11883 | Submission Open

Keywords: physiotherapy; rehabilitation; gait analysis; muscle training; motor control; physical medicine; comprehensive clinical medicine; prevention; healthcare; biomechanics; physical function; postural control; falls; low back pain; children’ s health; physical activity

Health Literacy: Evidence and Approaches

edited by

Iris Feinberg

submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open

Keywords: health promotion; health literacy in medicine; cultural and linguistic competence; health literacy education and measures; health literacy; health professions education; health literacy outcomes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health and Preventive Medicine)

Advancing Diabetes Self-Care: Home-Based and Community-Centered Strategies

edited by

Jolanta Lewko

submission deadline 16 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open

Keywords: diabetes prevention; chronic disease management; socio-economic burden; health assessment; medication management; glycemic control; mental health; well-being; quality of life; family care; community care; complications prevention; disease management; physical health outcomes; mental health outcomes; home-based care; self-management in diabetes

Prevention and Treatment: Focus More on People with Chronic Illness

edited by Liliana Streba,

Cristin Constantin Vere

and Cosmin Vasile Obleaga

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 11234 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic illness management; patient-centered care; prevention strategies; innovative treatments; health policy interventions; early detection; lifestyle modifications; technology integration; community-based interventions; quality of life improvement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)

Artificial Intelligence and Digital Mental Health: Emerging Innovations and Their Implications

edited by

Tim M. H. Li

submission deadline 22 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; digital mental health; psychotherapy; assessment; intervention; precision medicine; evidence-based; AI regulation

Expanding Competency of Primary Health Care: Emotional and Bio-Social Meanings for General Practice Consultation—2nd Edition

edited by

Emmanouil Symvoulakis

and

Marios Spanakis

submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 595 | Submission Open

Keywords: primary health care; general practice; trust; empathy; consultation spirit; psychosocial determinants; bio-clinical determinants; emotional determinants; connectedness; social bonding; emotional wellness

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Communication Disorders: Opportunities and Challenges

edited by

Georgios P. Georgiou

submission deadline 27 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2213 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; communication disorders; diagnosis; assessment; interventions; ethics; healthcare

Promoting Nursing Organizational Well-Being: The Impact of Work Environment on Nursing-Sensitive Outcomes

edited by

Jacopo Fiorini

submission deadline 27 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open

Keywords: work environments; nurses; workplace safety; leadership; organizational well-being; retention; job satisfaction; nursing-sensitive outcomes; quality of care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Organizations, Systems, and Providers)

Non-Pharmacological Interventions in Chronic Cardio-Respiratory Diseases

edited by Mara Paneroni

submission deadline 28 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open

Keywords: rehabilitation; COPD; heart failure; occupational therapy; physiotherapy; speech therapy; disability; nutrition; psychology; prevention

Mental Health and Well-Being in Informal Caregiving: Challenges, Transitions, and Support Mechanisms

edited by Gillian Paul and

Catarina Afonso

submission deadline 29 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 144 | Submission Open

Keywords: informal caregivers; health literacy; multicultural environment; practice education; person-centered care; community network; digital approaches; health promotion

Policy Interventions to Promote Health and Prevent Disease, 2nd Edition

edited by

Stephen Modell

submission deadline 29 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 88 | Submission Open

Keywords: health policy; policy making; health promotion; prevention; guideline; legislation; delivery of health care; health services research; public health

Recent Advances in Sleep Disorder

edited by

Sunny Chan

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5486 | Submission Open

Keywords: sleep disorders; insomnia; clinical trials; observational studies; actigraphy; neuroimaging; sleep assessment; lifestyle factors; systematic reviews and meta-analysis; sleep mechanisms

Innovating Care in the Post-Pandemic Era: Models, Leadership, and Technologies for the Future of Nursing

edited by

Maura Galletta

and Ilenia Piras

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 682 | Submission Open

Keywords: well-being of healthcare staff; nursing care; workload; professional autonomy; job burnout; quality of care; mental health; organizational resilience; public health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare in Epidemics and Pandemics)

Integrating Health Informatics and Artificial Intelligence for Advanced Medicine

edited by

Joaquim Carreras

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 529 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; artificial neural networks; prognosis; treatment; medicine; health care; pathology

New Advances in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation

edited by

Sergio Maroto Izquierdo

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 403 | Submission Open

Keywords: sports medicine; rehabilitation; Injury prevention; musculoskeletal disorders; exercise; strength training; biomechanics; special populations

Life After Stroke: Recovery, Roles and Lifestyle—2nd Edition

edited by

Olive Lennon

, James A. Faulkner, Louise Johnson and Frances Horgan

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 144 | Submission Open

Keywords: life after stroke; health and wellness; return to work; social roles; identity; unmet needs; societal participation

Community-Based Strategies to Tackle Health Disparities and Promote Equity

edited by