International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Psychological Wellbeing, Mental Health and Problematic Internet Use Among Adolescents

edited by

Javier Ortuño Sierra

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 23002 | Submission Open

Keywords: internet use; addiction; adolescence; self-regulation; prevalence

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

Sleep Disorders and Cognitive Impairment

edited by

Rónán O’Caoimh

and

Abbas Smiley

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 14934 | Submission Open

Keywords: sleep; cognitive impairment; dementia; pharmacological intervention; non-pharmacological intervention; economic

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

Nutrition and Diabetes: Advances in Prevention and Management

edited by

Mabitsela Hezekiel Mphasha

and Tebogo Maria Mothiba

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 12809 | Submission Open

Keywords: diabetes management; nutritional interventions; glycaemic control; personalised nutrition; low-GI diets; gut microbiome and diabetes; public health strategies for diabetes

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

Smoking and Tobacco Use: A Health Equity Perspective

edited by Uma S. Nair

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4303 | Submission Open

Keywords: smoking; tobacco use; LGBTQ+ populations; low-income/low SES; indigenous/racial and ethnic disparities; culturally tailored interventions for tobacco use; mHealth interventions; behavioral interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Healthy Child, Healthy Adult—Children’s Nutrition and Physical Activity as a Public Health Concern

edited by

Lindsy Kass

and

Gillian McLellan

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3294 | Submission Open

Keywords: children; physical activity; nutrition; sedentary behaviour; UPFs

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

Digital Health Technology Supporting Process and Outcomes in Primary Care

edited by

Aikaterini Kassavou

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2675 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital health; primary care; behaviour change

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

Maternal and Fetal Exposure to Air Pollution

edited by

Juan Aguilera

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1406 | Submission Open

Keywords: air pollution and pregnancy; maternal and fetal health; epigenetics and environmental exposures; immune dysregulation in pregnancy; climate change and perinatal health; particulate matter and birth outcomes; endocrine disruption and pregnancy; public health interventions for air pollution

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

Mental Health and Quality of Life Among Farmers

edited by Jesus Sarol,

Jo Anne G. Balanay

and

Josie M Rudolphi

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1182 | Submission Open

Keywords: farmers; agricultural workers; mental health; well-being; depression; anxiety; stress; quality of life; health-seeking behaviors; psychiatry; epidemiology; health education; measurement; prevalence; risk factors; intervention; treatment; review

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

The Importance of Psychosocial Work Environment for Occupational Health Promotion and Workforce Retention

edited by

Francesco Marcatto

and

Mateusz Paliga

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 896 | Submission Open

Keywords: psychosocial work environment; occupational health promotion; public health; workforce retention; work-related stress; essential public services; organizational safety; employee well-being; sustainable work

Reshaping Public Mental Health After COVID-19: Equity, Innovation and Resilience

edited by

Mariyana Schoultz

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 783 | Submission Open

Keywords: post-pandemic mental health; COVID-19 recovery; mental health equity; digital mental health; trauma-informed care; public health resilience; health system innovation; community mental health; psychosocial support; service transformation

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

Achieving Health Equity: Overcoming Barriers to Care for Underserved and Systematically Marginalized and Excluded Populations

edited by

Keyonna M. King

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 724 | Submission Open

Keywords: health disparity; health equity; underserved population; health behavior; implementation science; culturally adapted or evidence-based interventions; life expectancy; chronic diseases; maternal and child health; mortality rates

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Healthy Ageing and the Role of Modifiable Lifestyle Factors: Health Promotion, Prevention and Management

edited by

Asmita Patel

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 468 | Submission Open

Keywords: healthy ageing; modifiable lifestyle factors; health promotion; physical activity; diet; chronic disease prevention; primary healthcare; traditional; complementary; and integrative medicine; older adults

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

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

edited by Mariana Gonçalves

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 391 | 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)

Invisible Wounds: Addressing Veterans' Mental Health Challenges by Centering Their Experiences and Perspectives

edited by

Tracy L. Simpson

, Nicholas Livingston and Ashley C. Mog

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 258 | Submission Open

Keywords: veterans; institutional betrayal; military sexual trauma; moral injuries; stigmas; discrimination; mental health; substance use; qualitative; mixed methods

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

New Trends in Health Status and Care Needs Among Older Adults

edited by BoRin Kim and Esther Shin

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 249 | Submission Open

Keywords: health status trajectories in later life; care needs and health care utilization; social and cultural contexts of aging; unmet health and care needs; health inequities in older adults; digital divide and aging; comparative aging research

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

Evidence-Based Approaches to Address Individual and Collective Well-Being: Innovative Research, Theory, Policy, and Assessment

edited by

Audrey J. Murrell

and Esa M. Davis

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 242 | Submission Open

Keywords: diverse perspectives and definitions of well-being; health inequalities on the local; regional; and global levels; healthcare in peripheral; rural; and remote areas; social determinants of health and well-being; vulnerable populations and wellness; community health approaches and outcomes; health-focused social justice and policy; environmental climate justice and social change

Microplastics in Aquatic Systems: Environmental Fate, Exposure Pathways, and Public Health Concerns

edited by

Anh Tuan Ta

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 231 | Submission Open

Keywords: microplastics; aquatic systems; environmental fate and transport; exposure pathways; human health risk

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

Therapeutic Effectiveness and Patient Safety

edited by Ágnes Mészáros

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 208 | Submission Open

Keywords: patient safety; therapy safety; medication management; medication reconciliation; pharmaceutical supply security; cost-effectiveness; patient education

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

Environmental Determinants of Children's Respiratory Health

edited by Helen E. Wood

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 192 | Submission Open

Keywords: children’ s health; respiratory health; asthma; outdoor air pollution; indoor air pollution; climate change; health and well-being; health inequalities; deprived communities; pollution mitigation strategies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

Occupational Burnout and Workplace Well-Being: Prevention, Detection, Assessment and Intervention Strategies

edited by

Tyrone Brian Pretorius

,

Anita Padmanabhanunni

and

Kyle Jackson

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 188 | Submission Open

Keywords: burnout; well-being; assessment; intervention; detection; prevention

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

Challenges and Advances in Nursing Practice: Public and Environmental Health Perspectives

edited by

Rejane C. Marques

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open

Keywords: nursing education; nursing practice; global health; health equity and social vulnerability; health promotion; health systems resilience; nursing work environments; planetary health; public and environmental health; social and environmental determinants of health

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

Dietary Interventions and Nutritional Health During Pregnancy

edited by Megan Gow

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 175 | Submission Open

Keywords: diet; nutrition; lifestyle; pregnancy; antenatal; interventions; maternal health; infant; social determinants of health; implementation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Integrating Digital Health and Sports Science for Physical Well-Being

edited by

Jennifer L. Scheid

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital health; sports science; wearable technology; physical activity monitoring; mobile health (mHealth) apps; personalized interventions; augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR); physical well-being; performance and rehabilitation; health-related quality of life; physical activity promotion; sedentary behavior reduction; community health interventions; lifestyle medicine

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

Exercise Technologies in the Promotion of Physical Activity

edited by

Mª Luisa Zagalaz Sánchez

,

Francisco David López-Centeno

and

Javier Cachón-Zagalaz

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital health; mhealth; digital environments; sedentary behavior reduction; health-related quality of life; exercise adherence; physical education; school-based health promotion

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

The Neural Exposome Determinants of Health Across the Lifespan

edited by

Emre Umucu

, Amol Kulkarni and

Shashwati Geed

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open

Keywords: neural exposome; brain health; environmental neurotoxicants; lifespan neuroscience; social determinants of health; occupational exposure; neurodevelopment; neurodegeneration; neuroinflammation; trauma

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

HPV Infection in Minoritized Populations: Addressing Challenges in Prevalence, Transmission, and Prevention

edited by

Ana Cristina Terra de Souza Lindsay

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open

Keywords: HPV infection; HPV vaccination; minoritized populations; health disparities; health literacy; immigrant health; cancer prevention; sexual and reproductive health; vaccine uptake; public health interventions

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

Nutritional Epidemiology and Public Health: Promoting Population Health and Diseases Prevention Through Dietary Research

edited by

Naser Alsharairi

submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3951 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutritional epidemiology; public health; chronic diseases; dietary patterns; dietary assessment; dietary recommendations; dietary interventions; nutrition policy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Advances in Gynecological Diseases (Second Edition)

edited by

Guglielmo Stabile

submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 771 | Submission Open

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

Concentrated Epidemics: The Epidemiology of HIV/AIDS Among Key Populations

edited by Fabiana Schuelter-Trevisol

submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 168 | Submission Open

Keywords: HIV infections; acquired immunodeficiency syndrome; vulnerable populations; health equity; social determinants of health; health services accessibility; disease transmission; infectious; pre-exposure prophylaxis; public health policy

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

Mental Health Associated with Bullying and Cyberbullying Across the Lifespan

edited by

Claudio Longobardi

and

Sofia Mastrokoukou

submission deadline 25 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1964 | 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)

Addressing Social Determinants of Health in At-Risk Populations: A Key to Greater Health Equity

edited by

Margot Gage Witvliet

submission deadline 25 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 281 | Submission Open

Keywords: long COVID; health inequality; health disparity; environment and health; environmental health and AI; social determinants of health; health equity; invisible illness; chronic illness; public health; social epidemiology; health interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Health Behaviors and Mental Health Among College Students

edited by

Isabella Giulia Franzoi

and

Gloria Guidetti

submission deadline 27 Feb 2027 | 8 articles | Viewed by 16708 | Submission Open

Keywords: college students; mental health; health behaviors; risk; unhealthy behaviors; intervention; promotion; prevention

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

Advancing Nursing Practice in Chronic Condition Care

edited by Richardson Augusto Rosendo da Silva

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1114 | 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)

Accessible Telehealth for Diverse Populations

edited by Sarath Rathnayake and Joshua Pink

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 388 | Submission Open

Keywords: telehealth; telemedicine; telenursing; remote monitoring; digital health; health inequalities; health disparities; digital inclusion; health equity; access to care

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

Child Exposure to Domestic Violence: Risk Assessment, Protection Systems, and Psychosocial Interventions for Child and Family Well-Being

edited by

Ana Isabel Sani

and

Maria Alzira Pimenta Dinis

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 200 | Submission Open

Keywords: public health; violence prevention; child exposure to domestic violence; intimate partner violence (IPV); children as witnesses of violence; risk assessment; child protection systems; safeguarding; trauma-informed care; psychosocial interventions; maternal well-being; parent– child relationship; attachment; child mental health; developmental psychopathology; resilience; intergenerational transmission of violence; family violence prevention; multidisciplinary responses; community-based services; early intervention; evidence-based practice

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

Implementing Community-Engaged Research to Address Social Determinants of Health and Improve Community Health

edited by

Stephanie Broyles

and LaKeisha Williams

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 191 | Submission Open

Keywords: social determinants of health; community health; community-engaged research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Statistical and Simulation Methods in Public Health, Medical Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment

edited by

Hadi Akbarzadeh Khorshidi

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 188 | Submission Open

Keywords: statistical modelling in public health decision-making; innovative techniques for health policy evaluation; simulation for health technology assessment and interventions; optimal decision-making for complex healthcare systems; modelling for precision & personalised medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Children and Young People’s Psychological Needs in the Context of Environmental Change

edited by Jessica Jackson and

Becky Rawson

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 188 | Submission Open

Keywords: climate change; environmental change; child and adolescent mental health; eco-anxiety; psychological resilience; youth wellbeing; climate-related distress; psychosocial interventions; collective efficacy; environmental justice

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

Psychosocial Risk Factors and Mental Health Outcomes Among Healthcare Workers: An Occupational Health Perspective

edited by

Ana Laura Cruzeiro Szortyka

, Fernando Ribas Feijó and

Pedro R. Gil-Monte

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open

Keywords: health professionals; psychosocial risk factors; mental health outcomes; workplace violence and harassment; burnout syndrome; insomnia; moral dilemmas; occupational epidemiology; work organization; health promotion and prevention interventions

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

Nursing Care for Adolescents with Mental Health Disorders

edited by Precious Chibuike Chukwuere and

Emmerentia Du Plessis

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open

Keywords: caring science; adolescent mental health; nursing presence; digital health and AI in nursing; psychiatric mental health nursing; trauma-informed care; holistic healing; global health disparities; resilience and coping; health promotion

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

Modifiable Risk and Protective Factors in Parkinson's Disease: From Epidemiology to Precision Prevention

edited by

Carlos Roberto De Mello Rieder

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open

Keywords: Parkinson’ s disease; modifiable risk factors; environmental exposures; lifestyle determinants; prodromal Parkinson’ s disease; precision prevention; microbiome– gut– brain axis; biomarkers

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

Improving Health and Well-Being Through Community-Based Music Programs

edited by Gilles Comeau

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 129 | Submission Open

Keywords: community-based music programs; musicians; music educators; music education; music and wellbeing; music and health; psychosocial conditions; mental health; cognitive impairments; physical disabilities

Digital Health Intervention in Nursing Care for Patients with Cardiovascular Disease

edited by

Rita Simone Lopes Moreira

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital health; cardiology; e-health and electronic health records; mobile health; artificial intelligence; telehealth; telemonitoring; nursing; nursing interventions; big data; virtual reality

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

The Role of Health Literacy in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

edited by Rakale C. Quarells and

Rhonda Holliday

submission deadline 1 Mar 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4076 | Submission Open

Keywords: health literacy; health communication; health education; patient empowerment; community engagement; health promotion; health outcomes; disease prevention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Public Health Surveillance and Intervention for Abuse of Older Adults

edited by

Liliana Giraldo-Rodríguez

submission deadline 1 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open

Keywords: older adults abuse; surveillance; intervention; older people; vulnerable population; violence prevention; public health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Socioeconomic–Environmental Factors in Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention

edited by Monica L. Baskin and Meghan Tipre

submission deadline 13 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 450 | Submission Open

Keywords: Socioeconomic status; environment; cancer epidemiology; risk assessment; cancer prevention

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

Evidence-Based Nursing in Primary Care: Enhancing Quality and Outcomes

edited by

Evridiki Kaba

and

Martha Kelesi

submission deadline 14 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2297 | Submission Open

Keywords: primary care; clinical outcomes; quality improvement; patient-centered care; chronic disease management; healthcare innovation; nursing practice; health promotion

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

Psychological Health and Wellness Among Healthcare Professionals

edited by

Antonella Granieri

submission deadline 30 Mar 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4790 | Submission Open

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

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

Environmental Exposures and Epigenomics in Health and Disease

edited by

Athena Starlard-Davenport

and

Chunrong Jia

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 13294 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

Sports-Related Injuries in Children and Adolescents

edited by

Dilipkumar R. Patel

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 12920 | 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

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