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Physical Activity, Healthy Lifestyle and Well-Being Across the Lifespan: Second Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2953 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical activity; exercise; health; healthy lifestyle; well-being; quality of life; sedentary behaviour; behaviour regulation
Comprehensive Health for the LGBTQ+ Community submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2311 | Submission Open
Keywords: LGBTQ+; health disparities; mental health of the LGBTQ+ community; somatic health of the LGBTQ+ community; health inequalities; HIV/AIDS; sexual orientation; gender identity; stigma; access to healthcare
Bridging the Gap in Nephrology Nursing: Addressing the Growing Burden of Chronic Kidney Disease
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1261 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic kidney disease; nephrology nursing; nephrology and value-based healthcare; patient-centered care for renal patients; multidisciplinary models of care
Continuous Quality Improvement and Patient Safety in Healthcare
edited by Antonio Giulio De Belvis
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1132 | Submission Open
Keywords: continuous quality improvement; patient safety; value-based healthcare; outcome measurement; clinical performance evaluation; patient satisfaction
Advances in Ageing Care: Spotlight on the Role of Physical Activity submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1097 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical activity; physical exercise; physical fitness; ageing
New Tools and Technologies in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 963 | Submission Open
Keywords: emergency medicine; emergency critical care; new medical technologies; telemedicine; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Care)
Chronic Illness, Diversity, and Cultural Competence submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 889 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic illness; diversity; cultural competence; health outcomes; treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)
Social Functioning Determinants of the Clinical Course and Outcomes of Autism Spectrum Disorder
edited by Lacey Chetcuti and Mirko Uljarevic
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 789 | Submission Open
Keywords: autism; social functioning; social-communication; social understanding; social motivation; heterogeneity; clinical prediction
Diabetes Care and Weight Control: Challenges and Prospects
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 579 | Submission Open
Keywords: diabetes mellitus; diabetes care; weight control; diet and nutrition; physical activity; obesity; patient-centered care; insulin resistance; adipose tissue; lean muscle mass; body composition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)
Long-Term Outcome of Anesthesia and Surgery submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 524 | Submission Open
Keywords: anesthesiology; surgery; long term; outcome; cognition; degenerative processes; prognostication; aging
Data Analytics in the Context of Value-Based Healthcare
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 342 | Submission Open
Keywords: value-based healthcare; data analytics; health outcomes; performance measurement; predictive modeling; patient-centered care; big data; health informatics; clinical decision-making; real-world evidence
Health and Wellbeing in Long-Term Care Facilities: Multidimensional Strategies for Quality Care submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 261 | Submission Open
Keywords: long-term care facilities (LTCFs); healthcare facilities; safety; well-being; patient-centered; strategies; built environment
Health Care Ethics Research
edited by Benjamín Herreros Ruiz-Valdepeñas
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 261 | Submission Open
Keywords: clinical ethics; research ethics; research ethics committee; empirical bioethics; ethical principles research
Interventions and Strategies to Address Pain- and Injury-Related Morbidity and Mortality
edited by Themistoklis Tsatalas and Anthi Xenofondos
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 190 | Submission Open
Keywords: intervention; pain; disability; clinical trials; biomechanics; gait analysis; injury prevention; rehabilitation; moderators; mediators
From Occupational Exposure to Personalised Healthcare: Risk Assessment, Prevention and Patient Management submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open
Keywords: emergent risk factors; ergonomics; occupational diseases; occupational cancers; pneumoconiosis; biomarkers; muscular-skeletal disorders; occupational poisoning; AI; nanoparticles
Outdoor and Nature Therapy
edited by
submission deadline 1 May 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 37839 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical and mental health; wellbeing; social wellbeing and connectedness; flourishing in childhood; healthy aging; stress; mental fatigue; restoration; mechanisms of action (physical; psychological; social; physiological; immunological; molecular; neurological; and environmental); lifestyle and neurodegenerative diseases; prevention and rehabilitation; nursing; epidemiology of health benefits; ethics; technology; environmental design and access to nature
Promoting Children’s Health Through Movement Behavior
edited by and
submission deadline 1 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4837 | Submission Open
Keywords: lifestyle; physical fitness; fundamental movement skills; physical activity; sleep duration; screen time; sedentary behavior; 24-hour movement behaviors; health‑related quality
The Impact of Physical Inactivity on Children’s Health: The Current Status of Children’s Physical Condition, Influencing Variables and Future Implications submission deadline 1 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4473 | Submission Open
Keywords: childhood physical inactivity; child health motor development; overweight; motor competence; risk factors; child prevention; psychosocial development; healthy habits; child health interventions
Artificial Intelligence and Multimodal Technologies for Mental Health Monitoring and Intervention
edited by
submission deadline 1 May 2026 | Viewed by 387 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI in mental healthcare; affective computing; biosignal processing in healthcare; facial expression; wearable sensors; brain– computer interface; human– computer interactions
Innovative Non-Pharmacological Interventions in Chronic Pain: Clinical Outcomes, Patient Safety, and Well-Being
edited by José Vicente León-Hernández
submission deadline 1 May 2026 | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic pain; patient safety; clinical outcomes; breathing techniques/apnea protocols; musculoskeletal rehabilitation; non-pharmacological interventions; physical therapy; laser therapy; exercise and well-being; physiological adaptations
Psychometric Properties and Broader Implications of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) and Patient-Reported Experience Measures (PREMs) submission deadline 2 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 664 | Submission Open
Keywords: patient-reported outcome measures; patient-reported experience measures; validity; reliability; responsiveness
Diagnosis and Therapeutic Advances in Endometriosis submission deadline 5 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2025 | Submission Open
Keywords: pathophysiology; diagnosis; therapeutic strategies; reproductive health; chronic pelvic pain; minimally invasive surgery; fertility preservation; quality of life; women’ s health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Women’s and Children’s Health)
Recurrent and Emerging Diseases—a Challenge for Prevention and Healthcare submission deadline 9 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2013 | Submission Open
Keywords: emerging diseases; epidemiology; transmission; prophylaxis; epidemic
Caring for the Mental Health of Higher Education Students: Coping Strategies and Well-Being Support
edited by Patrício Costa, Lídia Susana Mendes Moutinho and
submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 44799 | Submission Open
Keywords: mental health; coping strategies; resilience; psychological; psychological support; stress management; student health; emotional intelligence; student welfare; humor
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-being)
Nursing Care in the ICU—2nd Edition submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8568 | Submission Open
Keywords: ICU nursing; critical care; intensive care; delirium; sleep; infections; pressure ulcers mobilization; recording; relatives; oncology ICU patient; elderly patient
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Care)
Anesthesia, Pain Management, and Intensive Care in Oncologic Surgery submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4643 | Submission Open
Keywords: oncology; cancer recurrence; surgery; radiotherapy; anesthesia; analgesia; enhanced recovery after surgery; outpatient; chronic pain; intensive care unit
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Care)
Integrating Forensic Science in Clinical Medicine: Enhancing Diagnosis and Patient Safety
edited by , and Davide Ferorelli
submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1365 | Submission Open
Keywords: healthcare risk management; patient safety; quality in healthcare; medical malpractice; adverse events; forensic pathology; innovative technologies for patient safety; forensic imaging in healthcare; forensic genetics; ethical and legal aspects of forensic medicine
Clinical Management of Chronic Pain in Older People submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 273 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic pain; pain management; prescribing; deprescribing; older people; polypharmacy; analgesics; non-pharmacological treatments; patient experiences
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Care)
Accessing Treatment and Rehabilitation for Underserved Survivors of Brain Injury
edited by Eve M. Valera
submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open
Keywords: TBI; brain injury; partner violence; incarcerated; homeless; rehabilitation; strangulation; criminal justice system; barriers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Organizations, Systems, and Providers)
Research on Health Literacy and Health Promotion in Healthcare
edited by
submission deadline 11 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1622 | Submission Open
Keywords: health literacy; health promotion; vulnerable population; mental health; health promotion programs; health promotion activities
Interdisciplinary Advances: Bridging Clinical Medicine and Clinical Psychology
edited by , , Chiara Spatola and Concetto Giorgianni
submission deadline 12 May 2026 | Viewed by 256 | Submission Open
Keywords: clinical psychology; health psychology; chronic diseases; QoL; osteoporosis; asthma; cardiovascular; gastrointestinal; IBD; diabetes
Advancing Mental Well-Being and Health Equity in Marginalized Communities
edited by
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8901 | Submission Open
Keywords: mental health promotion; psychological disorders; mental health disparities; social determinants of mental health; at-risk and vulnerable populations; marginalized communities
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-being)
Socio-Economic Burden, Gender and Country-Specific Differences Leading to Cardiovascular Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1540 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiovascular risk factors; social determinants of health; personalized prevention for CVD; precision medicine for CVD; social and environmental interactions; early life interventions; gender differences in CVD
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)
Health, Social Problems and Well-Being of Patients with Chronic Diseases, Quality of Life, and the Need for Emotional and Social Support: Second Edition submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 400 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic disease; health related quality of life; psychosocial health; well-being; health problems; social problems; emotional problems; social support; emotional support; problems in healthcare
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)
Bullying in the Workplace, Gender Inequality: Challenges for the Quality and Safety of Health Care
edited by Pedro Bernardes Lucas, , Maria Filomena Mendes Gaspar and César Fonseca
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13584 | Submission Open
Keywords: workplace bullying; work environment; workplace violence; bullying; gender inequality; gender discrimination; mental health; quality of health care; patient safety; workplace safety; health workforce
Exercise Science and Health Promotion
edited by
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2977 | Submission Open
Keywords: exercise intervention; physical activity; physical and cardiometabolic health; cognitive functions; physical functions; mental health and wellbeing; feasibility; acceptability; sustainability of an intervention; physiological
(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health and Preventive Medicine)
Contemporary Perspectives in Women's and Maternal Health: Systems, Prevention, Nutrition and Midwifery-Led Innovation submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1792 | Submission Open
Keywords: maternal health; women’ s health; midwifery; nutrition; health systems; prevention; pregnancy; postpartum; social determinants; policy barriers; health equity; antenatal care; digital health; climate and health; interdisciplinary research
New Advances in Liver Disease Treatment and Care—a Holistic and Patient-Centered Approach submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 259 | Submission Open
Keywords: cirrhosis; liver diseases; mental health; nursing; palliative and supportive care; patient education; rehabilitation; stigmatization; technology; quality of life
Speech and Language Disorders and Mental Health: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Risk, Resilience, and Support
edited by and Shane Pill
submission deadline 22 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4920 | Submission Open
Keywords: developmental language disorder (DLD); speech– language pathology; communication disorders; mental health comorbidity; psychosocial development; interdisciplinary care; equity in healthcare access; internalising and externalising symptoms; language and emotional regulation; cultural and linguistic diversity
Ensuring Health Equity: Cultural Competence and Social Determinants in Migrant Care submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 217 | Submission Open
Keywords: health equity; cultural competence; social determinants of health; migration and health; cultural diversity; healthcare; intercultural care; social justice; structural barriers
Physical Activity and Body Composition in Healthy Aging submission deadline 27 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3996 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical activity; exercise; body composition; healthy aging; adults; elderly
Healthcare Simulation, Artificial Intelligence and Interprofessional Collaboration
edited by , , Kate Thompson, Manos Georgiadis and
submission deadline 29 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11255 | Submission Open
Keywords: simulation; artificial intelligence; interprofessional collaboration; patient outcomes; education; social care; healthcare; nursing; psychology; social work
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare)
The Role of AI in Predictive and Prescriptive Healthcare
edited by Matthew Chin Heng Chua
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 15660 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; healthcare; medicine; diagnosis; treatment; personalized medicine; medical imaging; clinical decision support
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare)
Menopause Transition and Postmenopausal Health
edited by
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4413 | Submission Open
Keywords: menopause transition; postmenopause; midlife; older women; health issues
(This special issue belongs to the Section Women’s and Children’s Health)
Quiet Quitting: An Alarming Issue for Healthcare Professionals and Services
edited by
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3148 | Submission Open
Keywords: quiet quitting; healthcare professionals; healthcare services; healthcare settings; healthcare professionals; healthcare workers; workers; workload; work engagement; work conflicts; workplace bullying; leadership style; stress; anxiety; depression; burnout; well-being; job satisfaction; turnover intention; job burnout; work-related quality of life; work– life balance; work productivity; patient outcomes; patient safety; moral resilience; emotional intelligence; coping strategies; staffing levels
(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Organizations, Systems, and Providers)
Work Conditions and Mental Health in Healthcare Workers submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1318 | Submission Open
Keywords: occupational health; mental health; health personnel; work condition; risk factors; psychological distress; burnout; anxiety; well-being
(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Organizations, Systems, and Providers)
Healthcare Innovation and AI in Mental Health
edited by
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 485 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence [AI] in mental health; machine learning; precisive mental healthcare; innovations in mental healthcare; inclusive AI tools for mental healthcare; predictive analytics; chatbots for mental healthcare; serious mental illness; big data in mental healthcare; community-based AI mental health interventions; human-centered AI; ethics in AI and machine learning
Occupational Health and Workers’ Well-Being: From Research to Practice
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 20334 | Submission Open
Keywords: occupational health; worker safety; workplace well-being; physical labor; technological advancements; ergonomics; mental health; emerging health risks; hybrid work patterns; automation and artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-being)
Exercise Therapy: Improving Functionality, Physical Health, and Quality of Life
edited by and Fernando Domínguez-Navarro
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 18638 | Submission Open
Keywords: exercise therapy; functionality; physical function; quality of life; rehabilitation; phycological status; cognitive interventions; prehabilitation
Scoliosis Deformity—Etiological Aspects, Management and Rehabilitation submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 12923 | Submission Open
Keywords: idiopathic scoliosis; spinal deformity; diagnosis; physiotherapeutic specific scoliosis exercises (PSSEs); surgical treatment; non-surgical treatment
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