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Agri-Food Waste Extracts: Structural and Functional Characterization

edited by

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 130 | Submission Open

Keywords: agri-food waste; extracts; extraction techniques; chemical characterization; bioactivity; cytotoxicity and cytocompatibility; isolation of bioactive molecules

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Science)

Organogenesis and Regeneration: From Basic Research to Medical Study—2nd Edition

edited by

Ying Su

, Junzheng Zhang and Ju Li

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 98 | Submission Open

Keywords: organogenesis; regeneration; development; proliferation; differentiation; blastema; signaling pathway

(This special issue belongs to the Section Reproductive and Developmental Biology)

Advances in Brain-Machine Interfaces

edited by

Miguel Pais-Vieira

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open

Keywords: brain– machine interfaces; brain– computer interfaces; neurorehabilitation; neuroengineering; neurophysiology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)

Endocrine Mechanisms and Cellular Dynamics in Obesity: Insights and Innovations

edited by Manuel Gil Lozano and Marina Romaní-Pérez

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open

Keywords: gastrointestinal peptides; adipokines; food intake regulation; hypothalamus; orexigenic; anorexigenic; adipocytes; pancreatic islets; leptin; insulin

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)

Advances in Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation

edited by Mariagiovanna Cantone and

Giuseppe Lanza

submission deadline 1 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 844 | Submission Open

Keywords: translational neuroscience; clinical neurophysiology; neurodegeneration; neural plasticity; neurosonology; sleep disorders; cognitive decline; non-invasive brain stimulation; nutraceuticals; neurogenetics; transcranial magnetic stimulation; dementia; vascular cognitive impairment; stroke; depression; metaplasticity; motor cortex; motor learning; neurotrophins; transcranial-focused ultrasound

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Advances in the Biomedical Applications of Plants and Plant Extracts

edited by

Rita Kiss

and Annamária Pallag

submission deadline 5 May 2025 | 13 articles | Viewed by 21171 | Submission Open

Keywords: herbals; plant extracts; polyphenols; anthocyanins; isolation; characterization; preparation; oxidative stress; apoptosis; inflammation; dermatitis; CNS; new target molecules

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Science)

Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Related Disorders: Pathophysiological Traits and Strategies for Treatment

edited by

Jinkwan Kim

submission deadline 5 May 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9820 | Submission Open

Keywords: obstructive sleep apnea; sleep fragmentation; cardiometabolic dysfunction; inflammation; co-morbidities

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)

Unravelling the Molecular Mechanisms of Different Stress Responses in Plants

edited by

Hakim Manghwar

submission deadline 9 May 2025 | Viewed by 411 | Submission Open

Keywords: biotic stresses; abiotic stresses; plant growth and development; crop productivity; molecular mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Science)

MASLD and Its Comorbidities: From Epidemiology to Future Therapeutic Perspectives

edited by

Simona Cernea

submission deadline 9 May 2025 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open

Keywords: MASLD and comorbidities/complications; diagnostic techniques and biomarkers; clinical trials; innovative therapies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

MASLD and Its Comorbidities: From Pathophysiology Perspectives

edited by

Simona Cernea

submission deadline 9 May 2025 | Viewed by 130 | Submission Open

Keywords: MASLD; integrative physiology; pathogenesis; biomarkers; translational research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)

Ruminant Nutrition Strategies to Improve Feed Efficiency and Reduce Methane Emissions: 2nd Edition

edited by

Li Min

, Tongjun Guo and

Xingzhou Tian

submission deadline 15 May 2025 | Viewed by 218 | Submission Open

Keywords: ruminant nutrition; roughage utilization; unconventional feed materials; feed efficiency; production performance; methane emissions; feed additive

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Science)

Personalized Prevention and Treatment in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases

edited by Grigorios Panagiotou

submission deadline 16 May 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 14782 | Submission Open

Keywords: personalized medicine; precision prevention; multi-omics; obesity; diabetes and endocrinology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Advances in Substance Abuse and Addiction

edited by

Cynthia Wei-Sheng Lee

,

Tsuo-Hung Lan

and Chieh-Liang Huang

submission deadline 16 May 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5019 | Submission Open

Keywords: addiction medicine; opioid pharmacology; substance abuse; addictive disorders intervention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Science)

Innovations in Thoracic Surgery and Medicine: Advancements and Challenges

edited by Paolo Scanagatta

submission deadline 18 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1838 | Submission Open

Keywords: thoracic medicine; thoracic surgery; lung cancer; artificial intelligence (AI); VATS; thoracic anesthesia; innovations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Innovative Perspectives in Physical Therapy and Health

edited by

Carlos Romero-Morales

,

Gustavo Plaza-Manzano

and

Ricardo Ortega‐Santiago

submission deadline 22 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1233 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical therapy; health; pain management; musculoskeletal disorders; ultrasonography; rehabilitation; innovative therapies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Pain and Therapy: Historical Perspectives and Future Directions

edited by

Francesco Scaglione

and

Arianna Pani

submission deadline 22 May 2025 | Viewed by 158 | Submission Open

Keywords: pain; nociceptive pain; neuropathic pain; neoplastic pain; pain physiology; pain treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Conservative Management of Chronic Disease

edited by

Jonathan Sinclair

submission deadline 26 May 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9780 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic disease ; conservative management; trial protocol; clinical research; interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Effects of Exercise Training on Muscle Function

edited by Marco Duca and

Athos Trecroci

submission deadline 26 May 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8864 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise; training; muscle function; resistance training; HIIT

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)

Feature Papers in Synthetic Biology and Systems Biology 2024

edited by

Pasquale Stano

submission deadline 26 May 2025 | Viewed by 258 | Submission Open

Keywords: design and construction of synthetic biological systems; innovations in the creation of synthetic organisms; genetic circuits; and biomolecular devices; bottom-up synthetic biology; cell-free synthetic biology; tissue engineering and organoids; bioorthogonal parts; devices; systems; microcompartmentalized systems with soft or hard interfaces; theoretical considerations about synthetic biology; synthetic biology intersection with systems chemistry and bioorganic chemistry; computational modeling and simulation of biological processes; advances in computational tools and models that enhance our understanding of biological processes and systems; metabolic engineering and synthetic pathways; development of novel approaches for the production of biofuels; pharmaceuticals; and other valuable compounds; synthetic biology for approaching evolutionary problems; artificial evolution and in vitro evolution; optogenetics and related techniques; gene editing technologies; applications; and developments; education in synthetic and systems biology; cutting-edge techniques and applications of CRISPR and other gene editing tools; systems biology approaches to understanding complex biological networks; mathematical aspects of systems biology approaches; artificial photosynthesis; applications of synthetic biology in medicine; agriculture; and industry; practical applications of synthetic and systems biology in various sectors; including healthcare; agriculture; and industrial biotechnology; ethical; legal; and social implications of synthetic and systems biology; exploration of the broader implications of advancements in synthetic and systems biology; including ethical considerations and regulatory challenges and social implications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthetic Biology and Systems Biology)

Green Medicine: Unraveling the Medicinal Effects of Plant Extracts and Functional Foods

edited by

Denis Nchang Che

and

Stefania Lamponi

submission deadline 28 May 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 12028 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant extracts; phytochemicals; inflammation; obesity; liver disease; oxidative stress; antioxidants; diabetes; skin damage; aging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Science)

Plant Biotic and Abiotic Stresses 2024

edited by

Gastón Pizzio

and

Jie Luo

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 13 articles | Viewed by 14632 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant stress; abiotic stress; biotic stress

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Science)

New Updates in Adipocytes and Adipose Tissue: 2nd Edition

edited by

Kristóf Endre Károly

and

Éva Csősz

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10091 | Submission Open

Keywords: adipose tissue; obesity; inflammation; thermogenesis; adipokines; insulin resistance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)

Interdisciplinary Approach to Diabetes Mellitus: From Pathophysiology to Diagnosis and Therapeutic Challenges

edited by

Ionela Lacramioara Serban

,

Daniela Maria Tanase

and

Mariana Floria

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9509 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular disease; hyperlipidemia; neuropathy; nephropathy; retinopathy; skin conditions; impaired wound healing; hearing impairment; psychological effects; epigenetic imprinting; molecular profiling; biomarkers; targeted therapy; glucose control; conventional and complementary approaches; stem cell damage; vascular damage and regeneration; diabetes complications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)

Fish Nutrition, Production, and Welfare

edited by Liviu-Dan Miron,

Marian Burducea

,

Cristian-Alin Barbacariu

and

Mamadou Kone

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6744 | Submission Open

Keywords: aquaculture; fish nutrition; fish welfare; water quality; fish disease; feed additives; rearing systems; modern feeding technologies; waste management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Science)

New Advances in Neuroimaging and Brain Functions: 2nd Edition

edited by

Ming-Chang Chiang

and

Chiahui Yen

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5873 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuroimaging; brain functions; neurological diseases; humanities and social sciences; noninvasive methods; AI deep learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Radiobiology and Nuclear Medicine)

Bioactive Natural Compounds: Therapeutic Insights and Applications

edited by Vaidotas Žvikas

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5770 | Submission Open

Keywords: medicinal plants; bioactive compounds; plant extracts; phytochemicals; analytical method validation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Science)

Applications of EEG in Neural Rehabilitation: 2nd Edition

edited by

Rubén Pérez-Elvira

,

Jorge Bosch-Bayard

,

Alessandra Anzolin

and

Giuseppe Augusto Chiarenza

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5177 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurorehabilitation; neuroplasticity; EEG; ERPs; qEEG; EEG mediated patient-therapist interaction; BCI; exoskeleton; cognitive rehabilitation; brain rewiring

(This special issue belongs to the Section Radiobiology and Nuclear Medicine)

Ecology and Conservation of Small Mammals: Exploring Biodiversity, Climate Resilience, and Ecosystem Dynamics Through Small Mammal Monitoring and Research: 2nd Edition

edited by

Vasileios A. Bontzorlos

and

George P. Mitsainas

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3488 | Submission Open

Keywords: small mammals; biodiversity; indicators; monitoring; assessment; communities

(This special issue belongs to the Section Diversity and Ecology)

Pain Management and Related Complications in the Orthopedics and Neurology

edited by Danilo Donati and

Francesco Castagnini

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2051 | Submission Open

Keywords: pain management of the upper and lower limb; pain management of the spine; orthopaedic rehabilitation; prevention of fall risks prevention and management infections; muscle; tendon; and joint diseases; neurological impacts on musculoskeletal health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)

Human Infertility and Reproductive Endocrinology: 2nd Edition

edited by

Giuseppe Grande

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1704 | Submission Open

Keywords: infertility; reproduction; reproductive endocrinology; male infertility; female infertility

(This special issue belongs to the Section Reproductive and Developmental Biology)

Diagnostic Imaging in Colorectal Cancer

edited by

Filippo Crimì

and Chiara Zanon

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1024 | Submission Open

Keywords: colorectal cancer; artificial intelligence; texture analysis; ultrasound; magnetic resonance imaging; PET/MRI

(This special issue belongs to the Section Radiobiology and Nuclear Medicine)

Microbial Diversity and Function in Aquatic Environments

edited by Xianglong Chen and

Liang Guo

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 378 | Submission Open

Keywords: aquatic environment; microbial diversity and function; element biogeochemical cycle; interaction between microorganisms and aquatic environments; metaomic approaches

(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbiology)

Role of Mitochondria in the Pathophysiology of Cardiovascular Diseases

edited by Yuriana Oropeza-Almazán and Héctor Chapoy-Villanueva

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 372 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular diseases (CVDs); mitochondria; mitochondrial dysfunction; ATP production; mitochondrial fission; mitochondrial fusion; electron transport chain; oxidative phosphorylation; mitophagy; cardiac hypertrophy; myocardial infarction; IR injury; mitochondrial ROS; ROS signaling; ion homeostasis; cardiac arrhythmias

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)

3D Imaging and Facial Reconstruction

edited by Marios Papadakis

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 256 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D imaging; facial plastic surgery; reconstructive surgery; virtual surgical planning; custom implants; preoperative planning; intraoperative navigation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Advancing Nanotechnology in Cancer Theranostics

edited by

Yulia Merkher

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 206 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotechnology; cancer; nanoscale materials; nanoparticles; diagnostic accuracy; therapeutic efficacy; metastasis detection and prediction; targeted drug delivery; personalized cancer therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Advances in Vascular Health and Metabolism

edited by Ana Blazquez-Medela

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular; cardiometabolic disease; adipogenesis; atherosclerosis; obesity; overweight; peripheral artery disease

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Advances in Knee Osteoarthritis and Photobiomodulation Therapy

edited by

Martin Bjørn Stausholm

,

Jan Magnus Bjordal

, Roberta Chow and

Mark I. Johnson

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open

Keywords: knee osteoarthritis; light-emitting diode therapy; low-level laser therapy; high-intensity laser therapy; photobiomodulation therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacogenetic Approaches in Personalized Medicine

edited by

Silvia De Francia

and Giuliana Abbadessa

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open

Keywords: pharmacogenetics; pharmacokinetics; sex; gender; drugs; personalization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Science)

Cancer Genomics and Transcriptomics: Uncovering New Frontiers in Tumor Biology

edited by

Panagiotis Adamopoulos

and Panagiotis Tsiakanikas

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open

Keywords: transcriptomic profiling; tumor heterogeneity; integrative omics; non-coding RNAs; oncogenes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetics and Genomics)

Molecular Biomarkers in Inflammatory Disease

edited by Stelvio Tonello

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open

Keywords: cytokines; chemokines; and immune mediators as pharmacodynamic biomarkers; genomic and epigenomic contributions to drug response variability; proteomic and metabolomic profiling to guide pharmacotherapy in inflammation; biomarker-driven strategies for drug development and personalized treatment; mechanistic studies on drug– biomarker interactions and their clinical relevance; novel biomarkers for predicting adverse drug reactions in inflammatory diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Sustainable Agroforestry: Molecular Strategies for Integrated Pest and Disease Management

edited by Gothandapani Sellamuthu and Kanakachari Mogilicherla

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable agroforestry; integrated pest management; genomics; transcriptomics; CRISPR technology; RNAi; plant– microbe interactions; biopesticides

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Science)

Strategies for Enchancing the Production in Plant

edited by

Zhiyong Li

,

Xiaohong Tong

, Jie Huang and Xixi Liu

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open

Keywords: genetic improvement; biostimulants; nutrient management; synthetic biology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Science)

Vision Science and Optometry

edited by

Elvira Orduna-Hospital

and

Ana Sanchez-Cano

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4290 | Submission Open

Keywords: clinical optometry; eye movements and binocular vision; aberrometry; accommodation; color vision; anterior and posterior poles; circadian light

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)

Exploring Enteric Glia: Implications for Gastrointestinal and Systemic Disorders

edited by Vladimir Grubišić

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 814 | Submission Open

Keywords: gut– brain axis; gut– liver axis; gut– pancreas axis; intestinal epithelial barrier function; intestinal vascular barrier function; myenteric plexus barrier; neuro– glia– immune interactions; metabolic disorders; neurodegenerative diseases; neurodevelopmental disorders

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)

Advances in Emergency and Critical Care Medicine

edited by

Yu-Jang Su

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 420 | Submission Open

Keywords: emergency medicine; critical care; trauma; infectious diseases; elderly

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Advances in Novel Biomarkers and Emerging Immune/Targeted Therapies in Solid Tumors

edited by

Weijie Ma

and Liang Lu

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open

Keywords: solid tumor; biomarker; molecular targets; tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs); immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs); oncogenic driver mutation; acquired resistance; precision oncology; cancer; next-generation sequence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Topographic and Functional Anatomy of Musculoskeletal System: 2nd Edition

edited by

Michael L. Pretterklieber

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 174 | Submission Open

Keywords: muscle; bone; joint; peripheral nerve; motor innervation; proprioception; anatomical variant; radiologic imaging; development; comparative anatomy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Metabolic Research in Animal Nutrition

edited by

Sylwia Szymańczyk

,

Marek Bienko

and

Radosław P. Radzki

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 166 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrition; supplementation; microbiota; obesity; metabolic syndrome; metabolic disorders and diseases; hormonal factors; development and metabolism; metabolomics; nutrigenomics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Science)

Targeting Hormonal Regulation in Prostate Cancer

edited by Marília Figueira

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 166 | Submission Open

Keywords: prostate cancer; castrate resistant prostate cancer (CRPC); metastatic prostate cancer; estrogens; estrogen receptors; drug resistance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Research)

Microvascular and Macrovascular Response in Healthy and Critically III

edited by Andrius Pranskunas and

Marius Brazaitis

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 158 | Submission Open

Keywords: microcirculation; glycocalyx; peripheral perfusion; systemic hemodynamic; body temperature; dynamic maneuvers; remote ischemic conditioning; exercise; adaptation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)

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