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Adversarial Learning and Its Applications in Healthcare submission deadline 27 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 9546 | Submission Open
Keywords: adversarial learning; adversarial attacks; adversarial robustness; generative adversarial learning; adversarial defenses
Digital Therapeutics in Healthcare: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 444 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital therapeutics; mHealth; clinical studies (pilot and pivotal); effectiveness; healthcare; cost effectiveness; implementation and scalability; regulatory affairs; prescription drug use-related software; digital health literacy; reimbursement; cybersecurity risks and privacy
Psychophysiological Responses to Physical Activity, Exercise and/or Nutrition Interventions in Individuals with Cardiometabolic Health Impairments submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 31496 | Submission Open
Keywords: obesity; prediabetes; type 2 diabetes; dyslipidemia; hypertension; metabolic syndrome; chronic kidney disease; non-alcoholic fatty liver disease; cardiovascular diseases; exercise; physical activity; diet
Healthy Lifestyle for Pregnant and Postpartum Women submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 20995 | Submission Open
Keywords: pregnancy; postpartum; women health; midwifery; lifestyle; health promotion; exercise
New Advances in Palliative Care
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 20651 | Submission Open
Keywords: palliative care; advances; home death; hospital death; tele-palliative care; diverse patient groups
Exercise Biomechanics: Pathways to Improve Health submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 17388 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomechanics; health; exercise; physical activity
Compassionate Person-Centered and Interprofessional Palliative Care: Challenges and Opportunities submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 10180 | Submission Open
Keywords: intersectionality issues; spiritual wellbeing; palliative care; interprofessional palliative care; person-centred care; competence; trauma; grief and loss; behaviors and risks; social determinants; compassionate communities; caregivers; home care; hospice care; death and dying processes; advanced care planning; health behavior and health-seeking; resilience; empowerment; self-efficacy; lived experience; holistic approaches; education of health and social care professionals
Social Capital, Mental Health and Well-Being among Marginalized Communities
edited by and Josephine Etowa
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8100 | Submission Open
Keywords: social capital; social networks; social support; mental health; well-being; marginalized communities
Multidisciplinary Approaches in Cancer Healthcare
edited by Tânia Brandão and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6335 | Submission Open
Keywords: multidisciplinary approaches; cancer healthcare; cancer survivors; combined interventions; biopsychosocial interventions; holistic approaches; health promotion; health-related quality of life
Advancing Mental Well-Being and Health Equity in Marginalized Communities
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6125 | Submission Open
Keywords: mental health promotion; psychological disorders; mental health disparities; social determinants of mental health; at-risk and vulnerable populations; marginalized communities
Scoliosis Deformity—Etiological Aspects, Management and Rehabilitation submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5257 | Submission Open
Keywords: idiopathic scoliosis; spinal deformity; diagnosis; physiotherapeutic specific scoliosis exercises (PSSEs); surgical treatment; non-surgical treatment
Muscle-Tendon Complex: Performance, Injury Prevention, Epidemiology and Rehabilitation submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5160 | Submission Open
Keywords: performance; epidemiology; rehabilitation; prevention; muscle– tendon complex
Evidence-Based Practice in Occupational Health: Development and Adaptation of Psychometric Instruments
edited by Tamara Melnik and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4564 | Submission Open
Keywords: psychometrics; occupational health; validity evidence; instruments adaptation; instruments development; evidence-based practice
Obesity and Metabolic Abnormalities submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4451 | Submission Open
Keywords: obesity; metabolic syndrome; insulin resistance; type 2 diabetes; adiposity; chronic inflammation; endocrine disruptors; leptin resistance; cardiovascular risk; brown adipose tissue
Dermatological Health and Skin Integrity: Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation Strategies for Optimal Care submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4307 | Submission Open
Keywords: dermatological chronic conditions; rehabilitation medicine; multidisciplinary prevention in dermatology; wound healing; nutrition and skin health; telemedicine in dermatology; AI in skin diseases; intelligent healthcare in dermatology; chronic disease and skin health; systemic inflammation and skin integrity; interdisciplinary healthcare
Advanced Technological Approaches in Diabetes
edited by Veronica Resi
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3993 | Submission Open
Keywords: diabetes; technology; tools; telemedicine; ICT; e-health; support system; multidisciplinarity
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation in Sports
edited by , , Ricardo Medrano-De-La-Fuente and Ignacio Hernando-Garijo
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3891 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical therapies; rehabilitation; exercise; exercise medicine; resistance training; aerobic training; prevention; muscle injuries; tendinopathies
Joint Manipulation for Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Disorders
edited by and Rob Sillevis
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3481 | Submission Open
Keywords: orthopedic manual therapy (OMT); chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMSP); joint manipulation; treatment outcomes; evidence-based intervention
Advances in Research of Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
edited by Dimosthenis Lykouras and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3154 | Submission Open
Keywords: asthma; COPD
Progress in the Preventive Therapeutic Pathway of Dental Care: From Prevention and Pre-Operative Management to Treatment and Follow-Up
edited by and Alessia Bramanti
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1550 | Submission Open
Keywords: dentistry; oral health; oral disease; prevention; therapy; treatment; follow-up; rehabilitation; pre-operative; post-operative; management; dental care; teledentistry
The Role of Psychological, Environmental, and Social Factors in the Promotion of Older Adults’ Health and Well-Being
edited by Fabio Lucidi and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1322 | Submission Open
Keywords: aging; older adults; well-being; quality of life; psychological health; physical health; technologies; immigration; LGBQ+; minorities
Evidence-Based Medicine in Epidemiology: Enhancing Patient Care and Healthcare Efficiency
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1235 | Submission Open
Keywords: clinical epidemiology; evidence-based medicine; healthcare sustainability; antimicrobial resistance; prevention programs; aging population; multimorbidity; healthcare-associated infections; primary care and continuity of care
Physical Activity for Heart Disease and Cardiovascular Disease submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 320 | Submission Open
Keywords: aerobic exercise; cardiorespiratory fitness; cardiovascular diseases; exercise; physical activity; resistance exercise
The Care of Community Pharmacist for Patient Safety and Well-Being submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 242 | Submission Open
Keywords: patient safety; public health; pharmaceutical care; point of care testing; health literacy
Injury Prevention and Health Promotion in Sports and Physical Activity submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 236 | Submission Open
Keywords: injury prevention; mental health in athletes; rehabilitation in sports; physical activity interventions; public health and sports
Cutting-Edge Approaches in Neurological Disease Treatment submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 208 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurological disease treatment; clinical management of neurodegenerative disorders; patient care strategies; non-invasive neuromodulation; advanced imaging in clinical settings; health outcomes in neurological care
Measures to Improving Medication Adherence in Cardiovascular Medicine submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 206 | Submission Open
Keywords: medication adherence; cardiovascular diseases; treatment outcome; patient education
The Role of Nutritional Status in Survival Outcomes After Major Surgeries submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 204 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; surgery; outcome; survival; obesity; malnutrition
Innovations in Recovery and Pain Management for Musculoskeletal Disorders
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 199 | Submission Open
Keywords: sports medicine; ultrasound-guided interventions; extracorporeal shockwave therapy; fluoroscopy; ultrasound; injections; platelet-rich plasma; running medicine
Beyond Words: Somatic Approaches for Treating PTSD and Trauma
edited by Dawson Church
submission deadline 1 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 13031 | Submission Open
Keywords: PTSD; somatic therapy; emotion; physiology; trauma
Technological Advances, Precision Medicine and Regulatory Improvements in Drug Safety and Pharmacy Support
edited by
submission deadline 1 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6893 | Submission Open
Keywords: drug safety; pharmacovigilance; precision medicine; therapeutic drug monitoring; post-marketing surveillance; artificial intelligence; machine learning; clinical pharmacology
Nutrition and Exercise Health Services for Older Adults: A Focus on Frailty
edited by Chad Yixian Han
submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 17062 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; exercise; older adults; health service; frailty; pre-frailty
Patient Experience and the Quality of Health Care submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 16728 | Submission Open
Keywords: patient experience; healthcare quality; patient satisfaction; quality of life; patient-centered care; health outcomes; care coordination; patient safety; chronic disease management; health services research
Health Care Professionals' Role in Developing Quality and Patient Safety
edited by
submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1914 | Submission Open
Keywords: patient safety; quality management; safety culture; patient involvement; safety outcomes
Progress in Clinical Neuropsychology and Neurorehabilitation
edited by
submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 915 | Submission Open
Keywords: clinical neuropsychology; neurorehabilitation; stroke; traumatic brain injury (TBI); concussion; multiple sclerosis (MS); epilepsy; Parkinson’ s disease (PD); spasticity; spinal cord injuries; movement disorders; neuromuscular diseases; amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS); neurological disorders; Alzheimer’ s disease (AD); children; older patients
Global Epidemiology for Blood Pressure and Hypertension
edited by
submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 304 | Submission Open
Keywords: hypertension blood pressure; global epidemiology; prevalence; incidence; risk factors; genetic determinants; environmental factors; lifestyle factors; socioeconomic influences; public health interventions; regional differences; cultural insights; prevention strategies; management strategies; innovative research; digital health
Aging and Quality of Life: Second Edition
edited by
submission deadline 16 Nov 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 27269 | Submission Open
Keywords: quality of life; aging; older adults; elderly; frailty; rehabilitation; stroke; diabetes; prevention; healthcare system
From Prevention to Recovery in Sports Injury Management
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 30225 | Submission Open
Keywords: leisure activities; recreation; sports; rehabilitation; physical therapy modalities; exercise; brain concussion; wounds and injuries
Smart and Digital Health submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 29889 | Submission Open
Keywords: real-world data analytics; machine learning; artificial intelligence; wearables; clinical decision support systems (CDSS); computer-aided diagnostics (CAD); digital diagnostics and therapeutics (DTx)
Mental Health, Innovative Therapies and Assessment in Adolescents and Young Adults and Related Contexts submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11420 | Submission Open
Keywords: adolescents; young adults; mental health; moderating factors; psychopathology; suicidality; resilience; assessment; methodological adaptation; psychological therapies
Rehabilitation and Care of Musculoskeletal Disorders submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9465 | Submission Open
Keywords: musculoskeletal disorders; low back pain; arthritis; tendinopathies; chronic pain; rehabilitation; exercise; biomechanics; psychosocial; posture
Preventive and Management Strategies in Modern Obstetrics submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7823 | Submission Open
Keywords: prevention; management; complications; obstetrics; maternal– fetal medicine
Coping with Emotional Distress
edited by María del Sequeros Pedroso-Chaparro and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3765 | Submission Open
Keywords: anxiety; depression; emotional distress; coping mechanisms; mental health; resilience; stress; suicide
Physiotherapy for Pain Conditions: Recent Advanced Programs and Interventions submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3577 | Submission Open
Keywords: intervention; pain; physiotherapy; review; meta-analysis; overview; clinical trial
Holistic Approaches to Health and Nutrition: The Impact of Lifestyle, Nutrition and Stress Management on Physical and Mental Well-Being submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3425 | Submission Open
Keywords: holistic health; nutrition; lifestyle; stress management; mental well-being; physical well-being; health promotion; dietary patterns; physical activity; wellness interventions
From Evidence-Based Practice to Knowledge Translation in Nursing Care
edited by Arianna Magon and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2592 | Submission Open
Keywords: knowledge translation; evidence-based practice; nursing care; patient-reported outcomes; healthcare quality; clinical risk management; health literacy; nursing competencies; comparative effectiveness; care pathways
Advancing Neurodevelopmental and Neurological Care: Innovations and Emerging Technologies
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2476 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurodevelopmental; neurological disorders; neurological care; telehealth; digital health; emerging technologies
Application of Qualitative Methods and Mixed Designs in Healthcare
edited by and Cristina Garciá-Bravo
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2374 | Submission Open
Keywords: qualitative methods; mixed designs; healthcare research; patient-centered care; interdisciplinary approaches; evidence-based practice
Epidemiological Approaches to Infectious Diseases: From Endemics to Pandemics submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2342 | Submission Open
Keywords: bacterial infection; endemic; epidemiology; global health; healthcare; pandemic; viral infection
Music Therapy and Physical Activity in Neurological Diseases submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2341 | Submission Open
Keywords: music therapy; music-based interventions; rehabilitation; physical exercise; neurological diseases
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