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Interpersonal Violence Among Adolescents
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2877 | Submission Open
Keywords: dating violence/interpersonal violence or partner violence; physical violence/physical attack/physical maltreatment; verbal violence; psychological abuse; sexual abuse; coercive behavior; risky behavior health-related outcomes; mental health; substance abuse; alcohol abuse; STIs; prevention
Holistic Approaches to Aging in Place: Health, Safety, and Community
edited by Lufei Young and Carolyn Horne
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2867 | 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 Community Care)
Healthcare Innovations in Global Mental Health and Addiction Treatment
edited by and Anabela Santos Rodrigues
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2114 | Submission Open
Keywords: innovative interventions; culturally adaptive diagnostic tools; integration of mental health and addiction services; socioeconomic and environmental determinants of mental health and addiction; mental health policies
Oral Health and Rehabilitation in the Elderly Population
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2054 | Submission Open
Keywords: elderly population; oral health; oral function; oral rehabilitation; dental treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nursing)
Psychodiabetology: The Psycho-Social Challenges of Diabetes
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1940 | Submission Open
Keywords: diabetes; mental state; psychology; psychosocial; management; HbA1c; glycated hemoglobin; depression; stress; complications; psychodiabetology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)
Healthcare Advances in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery
edited by and Viola Freigang
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1696 | Submission Open
Keywords: Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement (PROM); Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL); musculoskeletal disorders; digital transformation; registry-based study; outcome evaluation
Job Satisfaction and Mental Health of Workers: Second Edition
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1128 | 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
Mental Health and Health Care in Vulnerable Contexts
edited by and Carlos Barbosa-Torres
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1051 | Submission Open
Keywords: mental health; research; health systems; healthcare; institutional care; family care; therapy
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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 897 | 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 Nursing)
Healthcare Goes Digital: Mobile Health and Electronic Health Technology in the 21st Century: Second Edition
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 714 | Submission Open
Keywords: telemedicine; eHealth; mHealth
(This special issue belongs to the Section TeleHealth and Digital Healthcare)
Healthcare Economics, Management, and Innovation for Health Systems submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 645 | 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
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Policy)
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Rehabilitation
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 509 | 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 Medicine)
Association Between Physical Activity and Chronic Condition submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 460 | 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
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)
Moving Away from Coercion in Mental Health Care: Second Edition
edited by Jacob Hvidhjelm, and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 312 | Submission Open
Keywords: coercion; coercion prevention; coercion alternatives; implementation science; attitudes towards coercion; cultural diversity
Oncology Nursing and Patient Care submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 299 | Submission Open
Keywords: care of cancer patients; cancer and treatment; cancer and complementary therapies; oncology process management; end-of-life care and cancer patients; ethics of care; quality of life and cancer patients
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nursing)
Correlations Between Diagnostic Imaging and Morphology in Personalized Medicine submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open
Keywords: imaging; tomography; ultrasonography; personalized medicine; pathology; oncology; otorhinolaryngology; surgery; dermatology; artificial intelligence
Focus on Quality of Neurology and Stroke Care for Patients
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 144 | Submission Open
Keywords: ischemic stroke; thrombolysis; thrombectomy; neurology; care; rehabilitation; nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nursing)
Assistive Products and Technologies for Participation: Enhancing Occupational Performance submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 130 | Submission Open
Keywords: assistive technology; outcomes; 3D; assessment; assistive devices; low-cost; models; instruments
Prehospital Care in Emergency Cases submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open
Keywords: prehospital care; emergency medicine; paramedic; emergency physician; assessment; trauma management; helicopter emergency medical services; non-technical skills; airway management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Prehospital Care)
Reproductive and Sexual Health: Addressing Understudied Areas in Public Health and Primary Care submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open
Keywords: prevention; reproductive health; sexual health; public health; primary care; health disparities; health inequalities
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Assessments)
Occupational Therapy, Geographic Disparities, and Digital Healthcare submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open
Keywords: occupational therapy; geographic disparities; healthcare equity; digital healthcare; telehealth
(This special issue belongs to the Section TeleHealth and Digital Healthcare)
Brain Health for All Ages: Leave No One Behind
edited by and Dilani Wijeratne
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open
Keywords: brain health; neurology; neurological syndromes
Aging and Older Adults’ Healthcare
edited by and Giulia Rivasi
submission deadline 1 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 107 | Submission Open
Keywords: family and community nursing; frailty; blood pressure; chronic care; psychometric studies; prevention; self-care; health promotion; caregiver; health literacy
Health and Well-Being in Veterinary Medicine
edited by and Irina Böckelmann
submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1247 | 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 | Viewed by 513 | 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 558 | 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 Medicine)
Health and Readiness of Tactical Populations
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submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11726 | Submission Open
Keywords: firefighter; first responder; health; injury; law enforcement; military; operator; safety; tactical
Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, and Chronic Illness Experience: A Health Psychology Perspective
edited by Vasiliki Efstathiou
submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 8882 | Submission Open
Keywords: health promotion; disease prevention; chronic illness experience; palliative care; post-traumatic growth; quality of life; health communication; healthcare professionals’ well-being; health behavior change interventions; digital health interventions
Association Between Health Literacy and Physical Activity Among Older People submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1357 | 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 Health Assessments)
Exercise as Medicine for Longevity: Unlocking the Benefits of Physical Activity in Older Adults submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open
Keywords: aging; physical activity; exercise; longevity; elderly
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nursing)
Eating Behaviors and Disorders: Healthcare Perspectives and Implications on Mental and Physical Health
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submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open
Keywords: eating disorders; mental health; psychological treatment; nutrition and mental health; health implications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutrition and Public Health)
Periodontal Disease: Current Non-Surgical Strategies and Surgical Treatments submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open
Keywords: periodontal care; prevention; oral microbiota; inflammatory response; immunological response; systemic diseases; minimally invasive instrumentation; non-surgical therapy; surgical therapy; topical agents; laser; ozone; hyaluronic acid; regenerative biomaterials; bone regeneration; osteoconductive
Psychosocial Aspects in Chronic Conditions: Implications for Clinical Practice and Healthcare Delivery
edited by Rossella Messina and Liliana Indelicato
submission deadline 16 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8750 | Submission Open
Keywords: psychological aspects; interventions; chronic conditions; psychotherapy; psychological support; engagement; empowerment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)
Update on Cataract Surgery
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submission deadline 16 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1654 | Submission Open
Keywords: cataract surgery; refractive cataract surgery; intraocular lens; premium intraocular lens; perioperative management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Perioperative Care)
Oral Cancer: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Epidemiology
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submission deadline 19 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open
Keywords: oral health; oral disease; oral cancer; odontogenic tumor; oral dysfunction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chronic Care)
Linking Health Professional Well-Being to Clinical Practice
edited by Efcharis Panagopoulou
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open
Keywords: burnout; resilience; patient safety; quality of care
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medics)
Innovations in Perioperative Anesthesia: Advancing Non-Operating Room Anesthesia (NORA) and Regional Techniques
edited by Francesco Coppolino and
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 15 | Submission Open
Keywords: perioperative medicine; non-operating room anesthesia (NORA); ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia; fascial plane blocks; postoperative pain management
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 | Viewed by 106 | 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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1061 | 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 Medicine)
Community Healthcare in the New Era
edited by Orly Toren
submission deadline 27 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open
Keywords: community healthcare; community-based care; community programs; community services
(This special issue belongs to the Section Community Care)
Biological and Clinical Aspects of the Treatment of Schizophrenia and Related Disorders: Second Edition submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 15277 | Submission Open
Keywords: psychosis; neurobiology; clinical phenotypes; treatment outcomes
Research on Wellbeing and Health for Vulnerable Populations submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9843 | Submission Open
Keywords: indigenous healthhealthy agingwomen and childrens’ healthchronic diseasesacute healthcarehealthcare systemhealth policy and regulationhealth equity and social justicehealth industryhealth technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section School Health)
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 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5302 | Submission Open
Keywords: treatment and comprehensive strategies; health policy; disease prevention; medication management; international partnerships
(This special issue belongs to the Section Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety)
Evaluating Health and Wellness in Schools: Assessment, Predictors, and Interventions
edited by and Kosuke Kawai
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3509 | Submission Open
Keywords: student health; school safety; teacher satisfaction; student aberrant responding; bullying and victimization; teacher burnout; school-based interventions; disability; validity; reliability; evaluations
(This special issue belongs to the Section School Health)
Contemporary Treatment and Management of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1542 | Submission Open
Keywords: periodontology; peri-implant diseases; periodontal plastic surgery; oral surgery; oral implantology; oral medicine
Health Risks, Health Service, and Healthcare Supports for Vulnerable Populations
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1285 | 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
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Policy)
Oral Medicine in Focus: Improving Diagnosis and Treatment Through Continued Education
edited by Pollianna Muniz Alves and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 948 | 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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 644 | Submission Open
Keywords: sport; injury; acute pain; chronic pain; physical therapy; physiotherapy; rehabilitation; disability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Assessments)
Dysfunctions or Approaches of the Musculoskeletal System
edited by and Jorge Rodriguez
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 544 | Submission Open
Keywords: musculoskeletal disorders; musculoskeletal system; physical therapy; rehabilitation; orthopedics; manual therapy; exercise therapy; sports medicine; pain management; functional movement; quality of life
(This special issue belongs to the Section Preventive Medicine)
Advances in Sexual and Reproductive Health
edited by , Sonsoles Hernández Iglesias and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 209 | 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
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