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Exercise Biomechanics: Pathways to Improve Health submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 27596 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomechanics; health; exercise; physical activity
Healthcare Management: Improving Patient Outcomes and Service Quality
edited by and Nikolaos Kontodimopoulos
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10241 | Submission Open
Keywords: healthcare management; patient outcomes; service quality; healthcare delivery; quality improvement; patient-centered care; health policy; healthcare innovation; health service research
Psychological Diagnosis and Treatment of People with Mental Disorders submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 27394 | Submission Open
Keywords: etiology of mental illnesses; mental health disorders; psychological assessment; psychological interventions; treatment of mental health issues
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-being)
Job Satisfaction and Mental Health of Workers: Second Edition
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 10379 | Submission Open
Keywords: mental health; job satisfaction; occupational health; burnout; stress; well-being; work-related quality of life; workplace mental health; work– life balance; workplace bullying; workplace violence; workload; workers; healthcare workers; psychology
Psychodiabetology: The Psycho-Social Challenges of Diabetes
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7720 | Submission Open
Keywords: diabetes; mental state; psychology; psychosocial; management; HbA1c; glycated hemoglobin; depression; stress; complications; psychodiabetology
Transforming Care Through Clinical Nursing Information Systems and Standardized Nursing Terminologies: Optimizing Data-Driven Care in Hospital and Community Settings submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6942 | Submission Open
Keywords: clinical nursing information systems; standardized nursing terminologies; nursing informatics; nursing documentation; healthcare digitalization; interoperability in healthcare
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Care)
Holistic Approaches to Aging in Place: Health, Safety, and Community
edited by Lufei Young and Carolyn Horne
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6800 | Submission Open
Keywords: independent living; smart home technology; caregiver support; behavioral health in older adults; lifestyle modification for seniors; home safety for seniors; risk assessment; functioning assessment; cognition assessment; injury prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health and Preventive Medicine)
Oral Health and Rehabilitation in the Elderly Population
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6615 | Submission Open
Keywords: elderly population; oral health; oral function; oral rehabilitation; dental treatment
The Contribution of Health Education to Chronic Disease Management submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6421 | Submission Open
Keywords: health education or educational intervention; innovation or technology; chronic disease management; cardiometabolic disease; metabolic syndrome; hypertension; cancer care; caregiver
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)
Healthcare Economics, Management, and Innovation for Health Systems submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5836 | Submission Open
Keywords: health economics; healthcare management; health policy; public health; healthcare; health technology assessment; cost analysis; cost-effectiveness; cost– benefit; cost– utility; decision-making; reimbursement; health care quality; digital health; health services
Reproductive and Sexual Health: Addressing Understudied Areas in Public Health and Primary Care submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3718 | Submission Open
Keywords: prevention; reproductive health; sexual health; public health; primary care; health disparities; health inequalities
Correlations Between Diagnostic Imaging and Morphology in Personalized Medicine submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3691 | Submission Open
Keywords: imaging; tomography; ultrasonography; personalized medicine; pathology; oncology; otorhinolaryngology; surgery; dermatology; artificial intelligence
Association Between Physical Activity and Chronic Condition submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3062 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical exercise; physical activity; cardiovascular health; aerobic exercise; exercise tolerance; exercise therapy; post-exercise recovery; exercise movement techniques; cool-down exercise; aquatic therapy; exergaming; children; paediatrics
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Rehabilitation
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1883 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence in rehabilitation; machine learning applications; wearable technologies; rehabilitation robotics; predictive analytics; personalized therapy; virtual reality rehabilitation; clinical decision support; patient monitoring; neurorehabilitation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare)
Brain Health for All Ages: Leave No One Behind
edited by and Dilani Wijeratne
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 1271 | Submission Open
Keywords: brain health; neurology; neurological syndromes
Prehospital Care in Emergency Cases submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 367 | Submission Open
Keywords: prehospital care; emergency medicine; paramedic; emergency physician; assessment; trauma management; helicopter emergency medical services; non-technical skills; airway management
Health and Well-Being in Veterinary Medicine
edited by and Irina Böckelmann
submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4238 | Submission Open
Keywords: mental health; physical health; burnout; resilience; stress management; workload; veterinary medicine; ergonomics; prevention; work environment
Effects of Self-Control and Motivation in Exercise and Physical Health
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submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1662 | Submission Open
Keywords: self-control; self-regulation; motivation; exercise; wellbeing; physical and mental health
Generative AI in Healthcare: Opportunities, Challenges, and Ethical Implications submission deadline 14 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 1603 | Submission Open
Keywords: generative AI; healthcare innovation; medical ethics; AI in diagnostics; bias and fairness
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare)
Health and Readiness of Tactical Populations
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submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 21972 | Submission Open
Keywords: firefighter; first responder; health; injury; law enforcement; military; operator; safety; tactical
Association Between Health Literacy and Physical Activity Among Older People submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2963 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical activity; healthy aging; teaching methods; innovative technology; functional fitness; inclusion and accessibility; cognitive training
(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health and Preventive Medicine)
Eating Behaviors and Disorders: Healthcare Perspectives and Implications on Mental and Physical Health
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submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 365 | Submission Open
Keywords: eating disorders; mental health; psychological treatment; nutrition and mental health; health implications
Update on Cataract Surgery
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submission deadline 16 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3447 | Submission Open
Keywords: cataract surgery; refractive cataract surgery; intraocular lens; premium intraocular lens; perioperative management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Clinical Care)
Oral Cancer: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Epidemiology
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submission deadline 19 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 360 | Submission Open
Keywords: oral health; oral disease; oral cancer; odontogenic tumor; oral dysfunction
Linking Health Professional Well-Being to Clinical Practice
edited by Efcharis Panagopoulou
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1165 | Submission Open
Keywords: burnout; resilience; patient safety; quality of care
(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Organizations, Systems, and Providers)
Advancing Health Through a Multidisciplinary Lens: Integrating Exercise, Nutrition and Pain Management
edited by Hermann Zbinden-Foncea and Alberto Roldan Ruiz
submission deadline 24 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2116 | Submission Open
Keywords: exercise; nutrition; pain; physiotherapy; multidisciplinary; health
Artificial Intelligence in Health Services Research and Organizations
edited by Marie-Pierre Gagnon
submission deadline 27 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 13333 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; electronic health record; telemedicine; disease diagnosis; decision making; mobile health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare)
Community Healthcare in the New Era
edited by Orly Toren
submission deadline 27 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 320 | Submission Open
Keywords: community healthcare; community-based care; community programs; community services
Biological and Clinical Aspects of the Treatment of Schizophrenia and Related Disorders: Second Edition submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 33684 | Submission Open
Keywords: psychosis; neurobiology; clinical phenotypes; treatment outcomes
Physical Activity, Exercise, and Sport in People with Disabilities: Strategies for Health Promotion submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 18503 | Submission Open
Keywords: adapted physical activity; disabilities; exercise; human behavior; motivation; adapted sports
(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health and Preventive Medicine)
Research on Wellbeing and Health for Vulnerable Populations submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 13494 | Submission Open
Keywords: indigenous healthhealthy agingwomen and childrens’ healthchronic diseasesacute healthcarehealthcare systemhealth policy and regulationhealth equity and social justicehealth industryhealth technology
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Beyond 2030 Agenda: The Role of International Partnerships and Alliances Towards Equitable Access to Care
edited by Silvia Ussai
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12619 | Submission Open
Keywords: treatment and comprehensive strategies; health policy; disease prevention; medication management; international partnerships
Advancing Cultural Competence in Health Care submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9404 | Submission Open
Keywords: diversity and inclusion in healthcare; culturally responsive care; cross-cultural training; health equity and disparities; culturally tailored interventions; health workforce diversity; patient-centered care; social determinants of health; migrant and refugee health; patient– provider communication; health literacy and culture; linguistic diversity
Oral Medicine in Focus: Improving Diagnosis and Treatment Through Continued Education
edited by Pollianna Muniz Alves and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8981 | Submission Open
Keywords: oral medicine; diagnostic imaging; continued education; oral health education
Advances in Physical Therapy for Sports-Related Injuries and Pain
edited by and Maciej Biały
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7989 | Submission Open
Keywords: sport; injury; acute pain; chronic pain; physical therapy; physiotherapy; rehabilitation; disability
The Role of Diet and Nutrition in Chronic Disease Prevention and Management
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submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7951 | Submission Open
Keywords: diet; food; nutrition; eating behaviours; diet quality; chronic disease; prevention; management; health; mental health
Dysfunctions or Approaches of the Musculoskeletal System
edited by and Jorge Rodriguez
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7643 | Submission Open
Keywords: musculoskeletal disorders; musculoskeletal system; physical therapy; rehabilitation; orthopedics; manual therapy; exercise therapy; sports medicine; pain management; functional movement; quality of life
New Insights into Understudied Phenomena in Healthcare: Second Edition submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7032 | Submission Open
Keywords: health promotion; aging; emerging diseases; new technologies; innovative healthcare approaches; innovative research methods; social determinants of health; patient rights; demographic challenges; understudied populations; vulnerable populations; gender issues
Evaluating Health and Wellness in Schools: Assessment, Predictors, and Interventions
edited by and Kosuke Kawai
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 6724 | Submission Open
Keywords: student health; school safety; teacher satisfaction; student aberrant responding; bullying and victimization; teacher burnout; school-based interventions; disability; validity; reliability; evaluations
Health Risks, Health Service, and Healthcare Supports for Vulnerable Populations
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submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5840 | Submission Open
Keywords: health care; health services; health equity; health management for vulnerable groups; maternal and child health; digital health; elder care services; elder security; intergenerational support for the elderly
Contemporary Treatment and Management of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5650 | Submission Open
Keywords: periodontology; peri-implant diseases; periodontal plastic surgery; oral surgery; oral implantology; oral medicine
Advances in Sexual and Reproductive Health
edited by , Sonsoles Hernández Iglesias and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4289 | Submission Open
Keywords: sexual and reproductive health; intersectionality; multidisciplinary research; healthcare inequities; marginalized populations; LGBTQIA+ health; gender-based violence; digital health innovations; family planning; maternal and child health; humanization in healthcare; sexual education
Promoting Mental Health Among Healthcare Workers: Individual and Organizational Factors in Designing Psychological Interventions
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submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 898 | Submission Open
Keywords: healthcare workers; psychological interventions; occupational stress; burnout; mental health promotion; coping strategies; work– life balance; job satisfaction; workload; training
Global Strategy on Digital Health: Challenges and Perspectives
edited by and Bhone Myint Kyaw
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 701 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital health; digital health governance; health information systems; digital equity and policy implementation
Effects of Physical Exercise on Cardiometabolic Disorders submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 308 | Submission Open
Keywords: exercise; physical conditioning; cardiovascular system; metabolism; disease; cardiometabolic risk factors; cardiovascular diseases; autonomic nervous system; inflammation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Health and Preventive Medicine)
Effective Strategies for Promoting Mental Health: Global Perspectives and Innovations
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submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1404 | Submission Open
Keywords: global health strategies; innovative therapy methods; digital intervention tools; preventive psychology; political frameworks for mental health; interdisciplinary treatment approaches; resilience research; mental health awareness
Bioethics, Food and Nutrition at the End of Life: Basic Care or Treatment?
edited by , Rafael Jesús Giménez Martínez and Rafael Junquera de Estefani
submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 634 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutritional support; bioethics; palliative care; end of life
(This special issue belongs to the Section Palliative Care)
Application of Artificial Intelligence in Cardiovascular Surgery
edited by Ana Paula Tagliari
submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 351 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; cardiovascular surgery; structural cardiac interventions; outcomes; decision-making process; risk assessment
Occupational Stress and Burnout in Healthcare Workers
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submission deadline 7 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4673 | Submission Open
Keywords: clinician burnout; healthcare worker burnout; physician burnout; nurse burnout; healthcare professional burnout
Understanding Lifestyle Indicators Throughout the Life Course: Determinants, Correlates and Paths to Intervention
edited by Diego Augusto Santos Silva
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1057 | Submission Open
Keywords: lifestyle behaviors; physical activity; sedentary behavior; sleep patterns; dietary habits; substance use; health promotion; chronic disease prevention; life course; behavioral interventions
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