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Psychological Health and Wellness Among Healthcare Professionals

edited by

Antonella Granieri

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1571 | Submission Open

Keywords: burnout; healthcare professionals; work-related stress; psychological health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

Reducing Disparities in Health Care Access of Refugees and Migrants

edited by Ilene Hyman and Bilkis Vissandjée

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8911 | Submission Open

Keywords: health equity; refugee health; migrant health; social determinants of health; universal health coverage; access to health care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

The Effects of Public Policies on Health

edited by

Gabriel Gulis

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4901 | Submission Open

Keywords: social determinants of health; health in all policies; whole-of-government approach; whole-of-society approach; population health; health impact assessment; health effects

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

Problematic Internet and Smartphone Use as a Public Health Concern

edited by Wen Li Anthony

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3492 | Submission Open

Keywords: problematic internet use; problematic smartphone use; problematic social media use; internet addiction; smartphone addiction; digital well-being; problematic technology use; public health

Hearing Health in Vulnerable Groups

edited by

Nomfundo Nzuza-Moroe

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3080 | Submission Open

Keywords: hearing health disparities; vulnerable populations; audiology and public health; access to hearing care; occupational hearing loss; paediatric hearing loss; ageing and hearing impairment; socioeconomic barriers in audiology; hearing conservation strategies; inclusive healthcare policies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Commercial Determinants of Health: Understanding and Addressing Commercial Sector Harms to Public Health and the Environment

edited by Eric Crosbie

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1984 | Submission Open

Keywords: commercial determinants of health; transnational corporations; civil society; non-communicable diseases; planetary damage

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Sports-Related Injuries in Children and Adolescents

edited by

Dilipkumar R. Patel

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1841 | Submission Open

Keywords: musculoskeletal injuries; concussions; chest and abdominal trauma; genitourinary trauma; maxillofacial and dental trauma; neck injuries; eyes; ears and nasal injuries; specific considerations for the physically and cognitively challenged athletes

Looking to the Future: Improving Health Outcomes for Cardiovascular and Renal Diseases

edited by Patricia M. Davidson

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1728 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular; renal; health systems; prevention; social determinants of health; technology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Implications of Climate Change and One Health Approach

edited by

Alessandra Sannella

and

Francesco Misiti

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 395 | Submission Open

Keywords: one health approach; climate change; social impact; environment; biomarkers; air-land-water pollution; extreme temperature; non-communicable diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

Mental Health Associated with Bullying and Cyberbullying Across the Lifespan

edited by

Claudio Longobardi

and

Sofia Mastrokoukou

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 348 | Submission Open

Keywords: bullying; cyberbullying; mental health; lifespan; adolescents; children; adults; older adults; suicidal ideation; emotional well-being; school climate; workplace bullying; prevention programs; digital risk behaviors; internalized and externalized behaviors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral and Mental Health)

Exploring and Addressing Healthcare Inequalities in Marginalized Communities

edited by Anaïs Tuepker

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 309 | Submission Open

Keywords: health equity; health disparities; healthcare access; health systems redesign; social exclusion; social determinants of health; marginalization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

Advancing Workplace Health Management: Strategies, Challenges and Future Directions

edited by

Cátia Sousa

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open

Keywords: workplace health management; occupational health and safety; psychosocial risk; employee well-being; organizational interventions; mental health at work; health-promoting leadership; digitalization and work health; work– life balance; occupational stress management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Closing the Health Gap for Rural and Remote Communities

edited by Fiona Doolan-Noble and

Saliu Balogun

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open

Keywords: rural and remote; environmental determinants of health; health outcomes; public health; intersectionality; entanglement theory

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Global Climate Change and Occupational Safety and Health of Outdoor Workers

edited by

Rosemary Sokas

Rima Habib

and

Iman Nuwayhid

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open

Keywords: climate change; global warming; outdoor workers; occupational safety and health; prevention; adaptation; mitigation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

Advances in Biostatistics for Cardiovascular and Cancer Research

edited by

Nan Hu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open

Keywords: biostatistics; cancer; cardiovascular diseases; research methodology; medical diagnosis; clinical research; behavioral research; healthcare; artificial intelligence; machine learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, and Disease Prevention)

Advancing Nursing Practice in Chronic Condition Care

edited by Richardson Augusto Rosendo da Silva

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open

Keywords: nursing care; chronic conditions; health promotion; health equity; patient empowerment; psychosocial support; long-term care; innovative interventions; health disparities; global health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

Innovations in Biostatistics and Epidemiological Modelling for Tackling Global Disease Burden

edited by

Khaled Khatab

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open

Keywords: disease burden estimation; biostatistics; spatial epidemiology; bayesian modelling; survival and longitudinal analysis; global health; low- and middle-income countries; machine learning; health inequality; causal inference

(This special issue belongs to the Section Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, and Disease Prevention)

Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in the Management of Rheumatic Diseases: Is It Useful?

edited by Daniel E. Furst

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open

Keywords: evaluating; complementary and alternative medicine; rheumatic diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, and Disease Prevention)

Psychological Consequences of Chronic Physical Disease

edited by Howard E. Alper and Iris Udasin

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open

Keywords: mood disorders; anxiety disorders; mild cognitive impairment; dementia; Alzheimer’ s disease; psychoses; mental health diseases with an organic basis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral and Mental Health)

Mental Health and Psychological Resilience: The Mental Health Burden of Terrorism, Epidemiology, Risk Factors and Global Disparities

edited by

Avi Besser

submission deadline 1 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3085 | Submission Open

Keywords: terrorism; mental health; well-being; psychological burden; epidemiology; resilience factors; risk factors; global disparities; PTSD; anxiety; depression; community support; interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

What Evidence Best Supports Achieving Health Equity Through Social Determinants

edited by

Lauri Andress

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 211 | Submission Open

Keywords: equity; lived experiences; biosocial models; social justice; social determinants of health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Advances in Gynecological Diseases (Second Edition)

edited by

Guglielmo Stabile

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open

Keywords: gynecology; women's health; mini-invasive surgery; laparoscopy; hysteroscopy; diagnostic imaging; gynecological oncology; endometriosis; new therapy; urogynecology; female healthcare

Global Migrants and Refugees: Recent Trends, Health Inequities and Aging

edited by

Lillian Mwanri

, Nnaemeka Meribe and

William Mude

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 18879 | Submission Open

Keywords: global migrant trends; migrant health and health equities; mental health; population aging; human rights and international law

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Advancing One Health Approaches for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: Transdisciplinary Perspectives

edited by

Fabio Scarpa

and

Marco Casu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11691 | Submission Open

Keywords: One Health; health promotion; genome-based monitoring; spillover; disease prevention; zoonotic diseases; interdisciplinary collaboration; environmental health; epidemiology; public health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, and Disease Prevention)

The Physiology of Endurance Training and Its Practical Application for Lifelong Health

edited by

Veronique Billat

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8732 | Submission Open

Keywords: endurance training; physiology; aerobic capacity; metabolic adaptations; cardiovascular health; longevity; cognitive function; healthspan

(This special issue belongs to the Section Exercise and Health-Related Quality of Life)

Mental Health Services in Primary Care Settings: Challenges, Opportunities and Best Practices

edited by

Maria do Perpétuo S. S. Nóbrega

and

Odete Araújo

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7475 | Submission Open

Keywords: primary health care; mental health; health evaluation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral and Mental Health)

Environmental Exposures and Epigenomics in Health and Disease

edited by

Athena Starlard-Davenport

and

Chunrong Jia

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6146 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental exposure; epigenetics; health disparities; cancer; disease

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

Improving the Quality of Long-Term Care

edited by

Farinaz Havaei

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4516 | Submission Open

Keywords: long-term care; quality of care; quality of life; working conditions; person-centered care; cognitive impairment; staffing and workload

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

Models and Approaches to Workplace Health Promotion and Well-Being with Diverse Population Groups

edited by Andrew Joyce, Perri Campbell and Aurora Elmes

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4002 | Submission Open

Keywords: workplace health promotion; health and well-being; organizational design and structure; intervention model and outcomes; diverse populations; barriers to workplace health and well-being

(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral and Mental Health)

Cost-of-Illness and Cost-Effectiveness in Disease Management

edited by

Valentina Lorenzoni

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3643 | Submission Open

Keywords: cost of illness; cost effectiveness; economic impact; disease burden; costs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

Mental Health in Sport Injury and Rehabilitation: Intersecting Public Health Concerns

edited by

Britton W. Brewer

, Shelby Baez and

Aurelio Olmedilla Zafra

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2325 | Submission Open

Keywords: athlete; concussion; injury; intervention; mental health; musculoskeletal; prevention; psychology; rehabilitation; sport

(This special issue belongs to the Section Exercise and Health-Related Quality of Life)

Trauma-Informed Healthcare for Women

edited by

Leah East

, Amy Mullens and India Bryce

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1434 | Submission Open

Keywords: trauma; women’ s health; sexual and reproductive health; chronic illness; mental health wellbeing; health equity; healthcare practice

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

Mental Health Promotion in the Workplace

edited by Giouliana Kadra-Scalzo

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 918 | Submission Open

Keywords: mental health; employee well-being; return-to-work; occupational recovery; leadership; flexible working; stress; digital interventions; flourishing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Advances in Indigenous and American Indian and Alaska Native Health and Wellness: 2nd Edition

edited by

Claradina Soto

and

Amy E. West

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 711 | Submission Open

Keywords: behavioral and mental health; health promotion; pediatric health; injury prevention; school health; communicable diseases; non-communicable diseases; environmental health; physical; mental; emotional; and spiritual health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Broadening Economic Evaluation to Inform and Develop Equitable Preventive and Promotive Health Policy

edited by

Ulf Gerdtham

and

Gawain A. Heckley

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 660 | Submission Open

Keywords: Distributional Cost-Effectiveness Analysis (DCEA); health equity; public health policy; prevention; health promotion; economic evaluation; equity-informed decision-making; social welfare analysis; equity; health inequalities; resource allocation; efficiency and equity trade-offs; ethics in health economics; fairness in health care; behavioural economics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

AI Chatbots and Human Assistants for Mental Health

edited by

Luke Balcombe

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 226 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI chatbots; therabots; augmented emotional intelligence; neurodivergence; trauma-informed care; digital mental health; human– AI co-regulation; scalable solutions; ethical AI; assistive technology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Coping with Anxiety and Psychological Distress

edited by Lindsey M. West

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 194 | Submission Open

Keywords: anxiety; psychological distress; coping strategies; intolerance of uncertainty; therapeutic interventions; cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT); integrated psychotherapy; parenting and anxiety; aging and mental health; natural disasters; climate change; political unrest; case studies; mental health interventions; community resilience; environmental stressors; social support; innovative therapeutic practices; psychological well-being; stress management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Reproductive Health Decision-Making Among Women and Couples

edited by Evelina Sterling

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 174 | Submission Open

Keywords: reproductive decision-making; contraception; fertility; reproductive justice; gender and health; family planning; reproductive autonomy; assisted reproductive technologies; health equity; sociocultural influences

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

Inequities in Health and Well-Being

edited by

Ffion Curtis

and Jamie Hartmann-Boyce

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 158 | Submission Open

Keywords: health inequality; health inequity; health disparities; public health; healthcare; health policy; research methods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Long COVID-19 and Its Impact on Public Health

edited by

Laelson Rochelle Milanês Sousa

, Elucir Gir, Renata Karina Reis, Rafael Fernandes de Mesquita and Daniel Macedo Rocha

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open

Keywords: post-acute COVID-19 syndrome; anxiety; stress; risk factors; public health; public policies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Advances in Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)

edited by

Aziz Rahman

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open

Keywords: non-communicable diseases; cardiovascular diseases; cancers; diabetes; chronic respiratory diseases; risk factors; prevention; health promotion; interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Mental Health and Wellbeing Promotion for (Im)migrant People

edited by Marie Guerda Nicolas

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open

Keywords: (im)migrant mental health; acculturation and adaptation; trauma and displacement; culturally responsive care; social determinants of health; refugee wellbeing; health equity; community-based interventions; migration policy and mental health; intersectionality and resilience

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Caring for a Vulnerable Population: Reservists, Military Veterans and Their Families Navigating Care Across Health Sectors

edited by Margaret C. Wilmoth

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open

Keywords: military reservists health; access to care for family of military veterans; quality of care for veterans across health care settings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

The Impact of Physical Activity on Mental Health and Well-Being

edited by Iransé Oliveira-Silva

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity; mental health; wellbeing; exercise; mood; cognition; stress; neurobiology; endorphins; prevention; therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Exercise and Health-Related Quality of Life)

The Physiological Effects of Sports and Exercise

edited by

Leonardo Henrique Dalcheco Messias

and Pedro Paulo Menezes Scariot

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open

Keywords: quality of life; physiological adaptations; physiological monitoring; physical training; health promotion; disease prevention; social well-being; environmental factors; public health; diverse populations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Exercise and Health-Related Quality of Life)

Health Inequities: Structural Causes, Intervention Strategies, and Methodological Challenges

edited by

Christopher J. Gidlow

and Naomi Ellis

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open

Keywords: health inequality; equity; disparities; disadvantage

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Prevention and Control of Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases

edited by

Patricia Penilla-Navarro

and Francisco Solis-Santoyo

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open

Keywords: vector-borne infectious diseases; epidemiological studies; disease prevention; vector control; insecticide resistance; integrated vector management (IVM); surveillance and monitoring; arboviruses; malaria elimination; One Health approach; climate change and vector ecology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, and Disease Prevention)

Impacts of Violence on Women's Health and Prevention and Intervention Strategies

edited by Mariana Gonçalves

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Submission Open

Keywords: violence against women; mental health; relational difficulties; maternal health; public policies; prevention strategies; social responses; empowerment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Public Health: Rural Health Services Research—2nd Edition

edited by