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Children with Specific Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Assessment and Intervention (3rd Edition)

edited by

Carla Sogos

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1690

Keywords: autism; attention deficit hyperactivity disorders; early diagnosis; child psychiatry; treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neurology & Neurodevelopmental Disorders)

Early-Life Risk Factors and Oral Microbiome in Childhood Dental Caries

edited by

Romain Lan

Florence Carrouel

and Flavia Vitiello

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 417

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Dentistry & Oral Medicine)

Advances in Pediatric Gastroenterology (2nd Edition)

edited by

Rajmohan Dharmaraj

and Razan H. Alkhouri

submission deadline 1 Aug 2026 | 12 articles | Viewed by 15986 | Submission Open

Keywords: inflammatory bowel disease; celiac disease; functional gastrointestinal disorders (disorders of gut–brain interaction); gastroesophageal reflux disease; eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases; food allergies; nutritional disorders; liver diseases in children

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition)

Ontogeny of Kidney and Urinary Tract in Children

edited by

Anna Kawalec

and

Katarzyna Kiliś-Pstrusińska

submission deadline 1 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 881 | Submission Open

Keywords: urinary tract; kidney; CAKUT (congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract); prenatal; postnatal; epidemiology; embryology; risk factors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Nephrology & Urology)

Advances in Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care: Prospects and Ethical Challenges

edited by

Nunzia Decembrino

, Chiara Locatelli, Alberto M. Giannini and Luca Manfredini

submission deadline 1 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 733 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug therapy; ventilatory support; cardio-circulatory support; pain management; palliative care; comfort care; bioethics; children with medical complexity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Emergency Medicine & Intensive Care Medicine)

Psychological and Cognitive Determinants of Pediatric Sport Performance and Development

edited by

Donatella Di Corrado

submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2120 | Submission Open

Keywords: youth sport; sport performance; mental imagery; emotional states; mood; personality traits; cognitive functions; motivation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Mental Health)

Neonatal Resuscitation: Current Updates and Global Perspectives

edited by Marlies Bruckner and Lukas P. Mileder

submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1335 | Submission Open

Keywords: neonate; delivery room; perinatal transition; postnatal stabilization; resuscitation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)

Pediatric Orthopaedic Trauma: Evolving Surgical Indications and Techniques

edited by Sean A. Tabaie and Pooya Hosseinzadeh

submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 365 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric orthopaedic trauma; pediatric fractures; surgical indications; fracture fixation techniques; growth plate injuries; minimally invasive surgery; adolescent trauma; polytrauma; fracture complications; limb reconstruction; outcome-based care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Orthopedics & Sports Medicine)

Lifestyle Factors and Cognitive Development in Children

edited by

Lauren Raine

submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 320 | Submission Open

Keywords: childhood; pediatrics; behaviors; health; development; brain; cognition; lifestyle factors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neurology & Neurodevelopmental Disorders)

Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Anemia in Children

edited by Stefan W. Eber

submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 230 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric anemia; differential diagnosis; hemolysis; iron metabolism; red cell membrane disorders; enzymopathies; bone marrow failure; aplastic anemia; thalassemia; sickle cell disease; transfusion; iron chelation; HSCT; targeted therapy; gene-based therapy; outcomes; transition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Hematology & Oncology)

Advances in Adolescent Mental Health: Early Prevention and Intervention

edited by

Paolo Bozzato

and

Matteo Fabris

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 14841 | Submission Open

Keywords: adolescent mental health; psychological well-being; mental health promotion; protective factors; resilience; emotion regulation; empathy; prevention; early intervention; social-emotional learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Mental Health)

Addressing Challenges in Child Mental Health Research and Strategies for Comprehensive Development (2nd Edition)

edited by Tíscar Rodríguez-Jiménez and

Ignasi Navarro-Soria

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9498 | Submission Open

Keywords: child mental health; cognitive development; emotional well-being; mental disorders; early interventions; prevention strategies; social impact; access to healthcare services; stigma and discrimination; parent–child interaction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Mental Health)

Psychological Support in Pediatric Oncology: Improving Clinical Outcomes and Quality of Life

edited by

Natacha Donoghue Emerson

and Jennifer A. Hoag

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6191 | Submission Open

Keywords: psycho-oncology; pediatric psychology; mental health; quality of life

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Hematology & Oncology)

Pulmonary Vein Stenosis in Neonates and Infants: Etiology, Diagnosis and Management (2nd Edition)

edited by

Kathy J. Jenkins

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1045 | Submission Open

Keywords: pulmonary vein stenosis; neoproliferation; congenital heart defect; prematurity; infant

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine)

Surgical Management of Thoracic Disorders in Children

edited by Marco Di Mitri and Patkowski Dariusz

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 223 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric thoracic surgery; thoracic disorders in children; minimally invasive surgery; congenital thoracic anomalies; esophageal surgery; congenital lung malformations; robotic surgery; surgical outcomes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Surgery)

Clinical Diagnosis and Management of Juvenile Arthritis

edited by

Roberta Naddei

and Maria Alessio

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 156 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric rheumatology; autoimmune disease; juvenile idiopathic arthritis; musculoskeletal ultrasound; intra-articular injections; treat-to-target; biological agents; disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs; outcome measures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Allergy and Immunology)

Diagnosis, Treatment and Care of Pediatric Rheumatology: 2nd Edition

edited by Olcay Y. Jones and

Deborah K. McCurdy

submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12371 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric rheumatology; autoimmune; inflammation; referral; multispecialty care; diagnosis; treatment; outcomes; advocacy; access to medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Allergy and Immunology)

Screen Time in Childhood: Risks, Benefits, and Outcomes

edited by

Elena Bozzola

submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2045 | Submission Open

Keywords: children; adolescence; media device; social media; internet; internet addiction; risk; health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Pediatric Health)

Promotion of Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents from the School Setting: Present and Future Challenges

edited by

Adrián Mateo-Orcajada

Raquel Vaquero-Cristobal

and

Mario Demófilo Albaladejo-Saura

submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1271 | Submission Open

Keywords: adolescents; children; educational field; promotion of physical activity; body composition; psychological state; physical fitness; school; out of school

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Pediatric Health)

Current Strategies in Myopia Prevention and Management for Children and Adolescents

edited by

Laura Batres

, Cristina Arroyo-del Arroyo and

Maria Serramito-Blanco

submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1117 | Submission Open

Keywords: visual impairment; orthokeratology; myopia progression; clinical interventions; defocus contact lenses; atropine; outdoor activity; vision screening; spectacles myopia control; public health; refractive errors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Ophthalmology)

Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Illness and Trauma in Pediatrics

edited by

Lois W. Sayrs

and Justin H. Lee

submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 293 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatrics; pediatric acute illness; pediatric injury; pediatric surgery; trial design; alternative trials; devices; FDA clearance; RWE; evidence generation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Emergency Medicine & Intensive Care Medicine)

Physical and Motor Development in Children

edited by

Ermioni Katartzi

and Thomas Kourtessis

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 18798 | Submission Open

Keywords: motor competence; physical activity; genetics; developmental disorders; developmental coordination disorder; motor learning; assessment tools

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Pediatric Health)

Cerebral Palsy in Children: Improving Quality of Life and Preventing Painful Musculoskeletal Disorders

edited by Walter Strobl and

Mathilde Sengölge

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 14786 | Submission Open

Keywords: cerebral palsy; quality of life; musculoskeletal pain; secondary prevention; neuromuscular gait disorders; neuromuscular hip dislocation; neuromuscular scoliosis; early treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Orthopedics & Sports Medicine)

Outcomes and Ongoing Challenges of Preterm Birth: Advances in Care, Research, and Long-Term Health

edited by

Daniela-Eugenia Popescu

and Citu Cosmin

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2619 | Submission Open

Keywords: preterm birth; neonatal outcomes; developmental complications; perinatal care; longterm health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)

Surgical Neonates: Challenges, Innovations, and Long-Term Outcomes

edited by Pasqua Betta and Pietro Sciacca

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 706 | Submission Open

Keywords: neonatal surgery; congenital anomalies; neonatal cardiac surgery; neonatal cardiology; perioperative care; neonatal intensive care; postoperative outcomes; nutrition in surgical neonates; neurodevelopmental follow-up; multidisciplinary neonatal care; ethical considerations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)

Vaccination Trends and Challenges in Children and Adolescents

edited by

Judith Eberhardt

and

Jonathan Ling

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 314 | Submission Open

Keywords: childhood vaccination; adolescent immunization; vaccine uptake; vaccine hesitancy; parental decision-making; access to services; health inequalities; public health; vaccination policy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Infectious Diseases)

Stabilisation and Resuscitation with Optimal Management of Preterm and Term Newborns: Practical Considerations

edited by

David Hutchon

Simone Pratesi

and

Ola Andersson

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 239 | Submission Open

Keywords: neonatal transition at birth; measurement of neonatal heart rate at birth; management of cord at birth; motherside neonatal resuscitation; physiological transition; practical needs for physiological transition

The Increase in Parenting Stress and Its Impact on Children’s Emotional and Behavioral Development

edited by Ina Nehring and

Anna Friedmann

submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3059 | Submission Open

Keywords: parenting stress; child emotional development; child behavior; child mental health; parent–child relationship; parenting behaviors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Mental Health)

Clinical Diagnostic Techniques for Rare Genetic Diseases in Children: Current Status, Advances, and Thoughts

edited by

Raquel Medina-Ramírez

and

Laura Mordillo-Mateos

submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1932 | Submission Open

Keywords: rare genetic diseases; pediatric diagnosis; clinical assessment; diagnostic techniques; child health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neurology & Neurodevelopmental Disorders)

Bridging Diagnosis and Intervention: Toward Integrated and Coordinated Autism Assessment in Children

edited by Irang Kim

submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1374 | Submission Open

Keywords: autism spectrum disorder; early diagnosis; family navigation; family-centered care; autism assessment; integrated care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neurology & Neurodevelopmental Disorders)

The Impact of Environmental Pollutants on Children's Health

edited by

Vaidotas Urbonas

submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 799 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental pollutants; air pollution; food pollutants; children’s health; quality of life

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Pediatric Health)

Diagnosis and Management of Newborn Respiratory Distress Syndrome (2nd Edition)

edited by

Luca Pierri

submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 667 | Submission Open

Keywords: surfactant; non-invasive ventilation; lung ultrasound; chronic lung disease; delivery room

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)

Innovation and Outcomes in Pediatric Spine Care

edited by

Fabio Zaina

and

Angelo Gabriele Aulisa

submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 589 | Submission Open

Keywords: spine; spinal deformity; growth modulation; robotics; patient-reported outcomes; multidisciplinary care; precision surgery; scoliosis; spondylolisthesis; sagittal plane alteration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Orthopedics & Sports Medicine)

Cardiovascular Disease in Children: From Neonatal Hemodynamics to Early Vascular Aging

edited by Ageliki A. Karatza and Marietta Charakida

submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 236 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular disease in children; early cardiovascular risk; paediatric cardiology; neonatal haemodynamics; functional echocardiography; preterm infants; myocardial dysfunction; arterial stiffness; vascular aging; endothelial dysfunction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Cardiology)

Current Advances in Paediatric Sleep Medicine (2nd Edition)

edited by

Ekkehart Paditz

and Silke Anna Theresa Weber

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9140 | Submission Open

Keywords: paediatric sleep medicine; infant sleep; adenoidectomy; tonsillotomy; orthodontic appliances; non-hospital ventilation; cognitive behavioural therapy; melatonin; epistemology; differential diagnostics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine)

Advances in Neonatal Hematology and Hemostasis

edited by Dimitra Gialamprinou and Georgios Mitsiakos

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2385 | Submission Open

Keywords: anemia; thrombocytopenia; bleeding; RBCs; platelets; FFP; transfusion; neonates

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Hematology & Oncology)

Risk Factors, Growth and Long-Term Outcomes of Preterm Infants

edited by

Katarzyna Wroblewska-Seniuk

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 246 | Submission Open

Keywords: preterm infants; prematurity risk factors; long-term outcomes; postnatal growth patterns; neonatal morbidity

Advances in Pediatric Anesthesia, Pain Medicine and Intensive Care (2nd Edition)

edited by

Alessandro Vittori

submission deadline 1 Sep 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 16647 | Submission Open

Keywords: anesthesia; pain medicine; critical care; cancer pain; complementary medicine; locoregional anesthesia; sepsis; new technologies; safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine)

Advances in Dyspraxia and Developmental Coordination Disorder in Children

edited by

Katerina Asonitou

and

Dimitra Koutsouki

submission deadline 1 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13255 | Submission Open

Keywords: Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD); dyspraxia; comorbidity; motor learning disability; motor performance; executive functions; neurological factors; psychological factors; assessment; intervention strategies; behavior

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neurology & Neurodevelopmental Disorders)

Diagnosis and Management of Injuries, Fractures, and Complications in Children

edited by

Stephan Payr

Christina Polan

and

Thomas Tiefenboeck

submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7834 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric trauma; fractures; treatment; long-term FUP; complication management; new concepts; outcome; prevention; revision surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Orthopedics & Sports Medicine)

Application of Extracorporeal Life Support in Pediatric Critical Care

edited by Carme Alejandre and Monica Girona-Alarcon

submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 777 | Submission Open

Keywords: extracorporeal life support; extracorporeal membrane oxygenation; intensive care; pediatrics; cardiac failure

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Emergency Medicine & Intensive Care Medicine)

Recent Advances in Pediatric Thyroidology

edited by

Andreea Bena

and

Dana Stoian

submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 262 | Submission Open

Keywords: (MeSH) thyroid diseases; thyroiditis, autoimmune; Graves’ disease; Hashimoto disease; hypothyroidism; congenital

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes)

Etiology, Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment of Inguinal Hernia in Children

edited by Vasileios Mouravas and Maria Escolino

submission deadline 5 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 241 | Submission Open

Keywords: inguinal hernia; minimally invasive surgery; laparoscopy; open repair; pediatric surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Surgery)

Pediatric Neuropsychiatric Disorders: Diagnostic Challenges and Therapeutic Frontiers

edited by Giulia Spoto and Antonio Gennaro Nicotera

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3996 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric neuropsychiatric disorders; early-onset movement disorders; neurodevelopmental disorders; biomarkers and endophenotypes; neuroimaging and electrophysiology; genetic and metabolic profiling; precision medicine; innovative therapeutics; rare genetic encephalopathies; translational research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neurology & Neurodevelopmental Disorders)

Brain Injury in the Newborn: The Present Status and Challenges in the Future

edited by

Mark Dzietko

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2940 | Submission Open

Keywords: brain; neuroprotection; encephalopathy; hypoxia ischemia; stroke; seizures; neuromonitoring; neuro-NICU

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neurology & Neurodevelopmental Disorders)

Neonatal Brain Injury and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes: Prediction, Assessment, and Interventions

edited by Thitinart Sithisarn and Henrietta S. Bada

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2154 | Submission Open

Keywords: neonatal brain injury; neurodevelopmental outcomes; hypoxic–ischemic encephalopathy; prematurity-related brain injury; prenatal substance exposure; neuroimaging; biomarkers; machine learning; neuroprotection; translational research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)

Parental Mental Health and Child Development (2nd Edition)

edited by

Dimitrios Papadopoulos

, Katerina Maniadaki and Bruno Anthony

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1170 | Submission Open

Keywords: child development; developmental psychology and psychopathology; parenting; mental health; family; positive development; cognition; emotion; behavior; wellbeing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Mental Health)

Advances in Childhood Arthritis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Long-Term Outcomes

edited by Mireia López-Corbeto and Inmaculada Calvo

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open

Keywords: childhood arthritis; juvenile idiopathic arthritis; early diagnosis; biomarkers; imaging in pediatric rheumatology; targeted therapies; long-term outcomes; transition to adult care; precision medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Allergy and Immunology)

Advances in Mental Health and Well-Being in Children (Third Edition)

edited by

Cristina Nunes

and Cláudia Carmo

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 6826 | Submission Open

Keywords: children; well-being; mental health; parenting; family support; evidence-based interventions; resilience; risk factors; protective factors; social media; post-pandemic

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pediatric Mental Health)

Mental Health and Well-Being of Children with Gender Variability

edited by

Zaida Charepe

and