International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Leveraging AI-Powered Tools and Big Data for Global Health Surveillance

edited by Elena N. Naumova and

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 931 | Submission Open

Keywords: global health surveillance; nutrition surveillance systems; environmental monitoring; food security; disease tracking; public health and environmental policies; climate change and extreme weather; data repositories and dashboards; artificial intelligence; data analytics

Environmental Exposure and Health Risks of Air and Dust Contaminants

edited by Dudsadee Muenhor

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 736 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental exposure assessment; human exposure; health risk assessment; human health risk; carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risk; exposure modelling; exposure pathways; air and dust contaminants; source apportionment; spatiotemporal variability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

Building Healthy Cities: Influences of the Urban Environment on Active Mobility and Human Health

edited by

Sigit Dwiananto Arifwidodo

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 488 | Submission Open

Keywords: healthy cities; active mobility; built environment and health; walkability; physical activity; active transportation; health equity; green and blue infrastructure; urban heat island; health impact assessment; non-communicable diseases; climate adaptation; urban planning policy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

Spatial and Spatiotemporal Epidemiology of HIV/AIDS Prevalence

edited by

Tholang Mokhele

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 467 | Submission Open

Keywords: spatial epidemiology; spatiotemporal; HIV/AIDS; spatial statistics; prevalence; incidence; patterns; machine learning; GeoAI; geographically weighted regression; spatial autocorrelation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Non-Communicable Diseases: Epidemiology, Determinants, and Prevention Strategies for the Global Burden of Disease

edited by Balasankar Ganesan

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 462 | Submission Open

Keywords: non‑communicable diseases; global burden; social and environmental determinants; behavioral risk factors; prevention and health promotion; health systems and policy; equity and vulnerable populations; sustainable development goals

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

Community-Based Physical Activity Interventions for Health and Well-Being

edited by

Braulio Henrique Magnani Branco

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 442 | Submission Open

Keywords: community-based interventions; physical activity; health promotion; primary prevention; exercise therapy; aerobic and resistance training; multidisciplinary patient care; public health; well-being and quality of life

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

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

edited by Margaret C. Wilmoth

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 421 | 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)

Health Risks Posed by Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults

edited by Zhenjie Wang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 384 | Submission Open

Keywords: social isolation; loneliness; well-being; health; mental health; risk factor

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Innovations in Biostatistics and Epidemiological Modelling for Tackling Global Disease Burden

edited by

Khaled Khatab

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 372 | 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)

Integrating Mental Health Services into Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS Prevention and Intervention

edited by James Christoffel Heunis and Gladys Kigozi

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 199 | Submission Open

Keywords: tuberculosis (TB); HIV/AIDS; mental health integration; low- and middle-income countries (LMICs); mental; neurological; and substance use disorders (MNS); treatment adherence; health systems strengthening; stigma; structural barriers; task sharing; stepped care; integrated care; people centered approaches; public health

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

Impact of Environmental Exposures on Maternal and Child Health: Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program

edited by

Emily Oken

and

Mingyu Zhang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 198 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental exposure; maternal health; child health; prenatal exposure delayed effects; cohort studies; child development; pediatric obesity; respiratory system; health status; neurodevelopment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

The Health and Well-Being of Foster Families

edited by Stacy Blythe and

Nicole Peel

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

Keywords: foster care; foster families; carer wellbeing; child wellbeing; out-of-home care; kinship care; mental health; family health; trauma-informed care; social determinants of health

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

New Advances in Epidemiology of Viral Infectious Diseases

edited by

Layze Braz De Oliveira

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open

Keywords: viral infectious diseases; epidemiology; global health; health surveillance; emerging viruses; public health preparedness; outbreak investigation; event-based surveillance; health systems; infectious disease control

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

Sexual, Reproductive and Maternal Health: 2nd Edition

edited by

Ana Cristina Terra de Souza Lindsay

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 169 | Submission Open

Keywords: maternal; pregnancy; minority; reproductive rights; gender; immigrant; structural factors; social and cultural factors; environment; interventions; health promotion; health disparities; health equity; health policy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Public Health Innovations for Adolescent Well-Being: HIV, Sexual Health, and Psychosocial Support

edited by

Lufuno Makhado

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open

Keywords: adolescent health; HIV prevention and care; sexual and reproductive health; psychosocial support; youth-friendly health services; digital health innovations; integrated public health interventions

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

Prevention of HIV Outbreaks Among People with Risky Behaviours

edited by

Hailay Abrha Gesesew

,

Lillian Mwanri

and

Nelsensius Klau Fauk

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

Keywords: HIV outbreaks; high-risk populations; risky behaviour; HIV prevention; key populations; conflict and humanitarian settings; and harm reduction

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

Physical and Mental Health in Childhood and Adolescence: Building Foundation for Healthy Living

edited by

Dartagnan Guedes

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 132 | Submission Open

Keywords: health promotion; health education; health outcome; lifestyle interventions; health behaviors; biological risk factors; psychoemotional markers; health outcome tracking; children; adolescents

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

Implementing and Evaluating Digital Health Solutions in Global Health Systems

edited by Azizi A. Seixas and Waseem Abu-Ashour

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital health; telemedicine and telehealth; mobile health and remote monitoring; artificial intelligence in healthcare; implementation science; health services and outcomes research; health systems strengthening; healthcare quality and patient safety; health equity and access; health policy and governance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Suicide Prevention and Intervention in Older Adults

edited by

Diego De Leo

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open

Keywords: suicide; old age; men; women; risk factors; suicide imitation; depression; somatic conditions; social determinants

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

Exercise and Active Living in Diverse Environments for Health Promotion

edited by Yongsuk Seo

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise and physical activity; physical fitness and health outcomes; active living and built environments; health promotion and disease prevention; healthy aging and non-communicable diseases

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

Sleep, Digital Health, and Health Equity: Innovations in Population Health Research and Care Delivery

edited by

Azizi Seixas

and Mascha Korsch

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open

Keywords: sleep health; health equity; digital health; population health informatics; artificial intelligence; machine learning; sleep disparities; circadian science; precision medicine; behavioral interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Eco-Wellbeing and Social-Affective Dynamics: Integrating Environmental and Emotional Dimensions of Public Mental Health

edited by Lucas Murrins Marques

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open

Keywords: eco-affective health; climate-related emotions; solastalgia; eco-anxiety; planetary health; environmental exposure; public mental health; resilience; sustainability

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

Depression and Health-Related Quality of Life: Patient Care

edited by

Mosad Zineldin

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open

Keywords: depression; health-related quality of life; patient safety; healthcare quality; mental health; clinical outcomes; medical errors; integrated care; chronic disease; public health

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

Nutritional Aspects of Reproductive Health Across the Life Course: Environmental, Cultural, and Clinical Perspectives

edited by

Najjuwah Walden

, Asha Hassan and Tyriesa Howard

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open

Keywords: reproductive health; nutrition; life course; food environments; menstruation; maternal health; fertility; menopause; health equity; dietary acculturation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Improving the Quality of Long-Term Care

edited by

Farinaz Havaei

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 12660 | 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)

Coping with Anxiety and Psychological Distress

edited by Lindsey M. West

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9506 | 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)

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 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7549 | 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)

Mental Health Promotion in the Workplace

edited by Giouliana Kadra-Scalzo

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6842 | 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)

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

edited by

Iransé Oliveira-Silva

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3436 | 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)

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 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3243 | 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)

Community Health Nursing and Public Health Approach

edited by

Pedro Melo

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1807 | Submission Open

Keywords: community health nursing; public health nursing; community-based care; community-based research; community empowerment; nursing diagnoses; nursing interventions; nursing outcomes; nursing education

(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 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 965 | 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)

Public Health and Implementation Research for HIV Prevention Interventions

edited by

Geoffrey Setswe

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 781 | Submission Open

Keywords: HIV; prevention; interventions; biomedical; behavioral; environmental; structural

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

Mental Health and Wellbeing Promotion for (Im)migrant People

edited by Marie Guerda Nicolas

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 551 | 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)

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

edited by

Aziz Rahman

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 540 | 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)

Prevention and Control of Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases

edited by

Patricia Penilla-Navarro

and Francisco Solis-Santoyo

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 283 | 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)

Improving Healthcare Quality Across Diverse Populations

edited by Patrice Ngangue and

Tu Nguyen

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open

Keywords: healthcare quality; health equity; health systems; implementation science; quality improvement; access to care; vulnerable populations; health systems resilience

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

Climate Minds: Advancing Mental Health, Public Health Policy, and Interventions in a Warming World

edited by Fortunate Silinda and

Georgina Spies

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open

Keywords: climate change; mental health; climate-related psychological distress; eco-anxiety

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

Public Health Strategies for Epidemiological Interventions in Women and Children

edited by Richardson Augusto Rosendo da Silva

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open

Keywords: epidemiology; women’ s health; maternal health services; child health; infant; newborn; neonatal screening; breast feeding; maternal and child health; health promotion; public health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

The Effects of Physical Exercise on Musculoskeletal and Cardiorespiratory Health

edited by

Estêvão Rios Monteiro

and Igor Ramathur Telles De Jesus

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open

Keywords: aged; exercise; exercise therapy; mobility limitation; physical exercise; quality of life; resistance training; strength training

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

Oral Health Care, Structural Vulnerability, and Inequalities in Rural and Undeserved Communities

edited by Roosevelt Da Silva Bastos

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral health care; structural vulnerability; health inequalities; life course epidemiology; social determinants of health; vulnerable populations; health services research; primary health care; global oral health; health systems

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

Antimicrobial Resistance in Global Public Health: Challenges and Responses

edited by

Nopadol Precha

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 22 | Submission Open

Keywords: antimicrobial resistance (AMR); One Health; environmental microbiology; antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs); airborne microbiome; wastewater surveillance; climate change; public health policy; microbial ecology; emerging contaminants

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

Public Health: Rural Health Services Research—2nd Edition

edited by

David Lim

submission deadline 1 May 2027 | 8 articles | Viewed by 14282 | Submission Open

Keywords: rural health services; rural health; social determinants of health; health workforce; health planning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity and Accessibility in Environmental and Public Health

edited by

Melba Sheila D'Souza

submission deadline 1 May 2027 | Viewed by 665 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental health; health promotion; justice; equity; inclusivity; accessibility

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

Advancing Mental Health Research in Low-Resource Settings: Data, Measurement, and Emerging Approaches

edited by Monica Swahn

submission deadline 1 May 2027 | Viewed by 181 | Submission Open

Keywords: mental health; low-resource settings; data science; measurement; epidemiology; longitudinal research; environmental exposures; mixed methods

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

Exercise and Functional Training for Health Promotion and Rehabilitation

edited by

David Cruz-Díaz

submission deadline 1 May 2027 | Viewed by 9 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise-based interventions; functional training; health promotion; health-related quality of life; exercise prescription; behavioral adherence; community-based interventions; lifestyle medicine; musculoskeletal rehabilitation; healthy aging; digital health

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

Improving Oral Health for Older Adults

edited by

Martin Lipsky

and

Man Hung

submission deadline 30 May 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1498 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral health; older adults; elderly; general health; long term care; geriatric dentistry; dentistry; periodontal diseases; edentulism; access to care; xerostomia; caries

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

Beyond Gaming: Vulnerability to Digital Addictions in the Age of Social Media

edited by Raquel Suriá-Martínez and

Álvaro García del Castillo-López

submission deadline 30 May 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1297 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital addiction; internet gaming disorder (IGD); social media overuse; behavioral addictions; problematic internet use; digital health; screen time and mental health; digital wellbeing; prevention and intervention; biopsychosocial factors; impulse control; emotional regulation; persuasive technology; public health and digital behavior; psychoeducation; digital literacy; adolescent development; technology and mental health; online risk behavior; youth and digital media

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

Health and Safety Promotion at the Workplace

edited by Elizabeth Stratton

submission deadline 30 May 2027 | Viewed by 627 | Submission Open

Keywords: occupational health; workplace safety; health promotion; injury prevention; workplace well-being; organizational interventions; occupational mental health; workplace equity; policy and regulation; vulnerable workers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Research on Suicide Assessment, Prevention and Management

edited by

Masahito Fushimi

submission deadline 31 May 2027 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13579 | Submission Open

Keywords: community support; gatekeeper; health literacy; intervention; mental health; postvention; prevention; risk factor; suicidal behavior; suicide

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

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