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Creating the Future We Expect: Enhancing Women’s Health, Well-Being, and Gender Equality

edited by

Audrey J. Murrell

and

Esa M. Davis

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7218 | Submission Open

Keywords: health disparities; women and well-being; gender equality; racial equality; social barriers to well-being; barriers to access

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Benefits of Physical Activity in Developmental Age: Improve Psychological Wellbeing and Reduce Diseases Risk in Life Span

edited by

Ambra Gentile

and

Marianna Alesi

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7111 | Submission Open

Keywords: long-term benefits; life span; mood regulation; executive functioning; psychological wellbeing; developmental age

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

One Size Does Not Fit All: New Strategies to Improve Overall Health and Physical Activity Behavior in Vulnerable Populations

edited by

Gabriel Dias Rodrigues

and

Marco Vicenzi

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5632 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic diseases; vascular function; aging; sedentarism; active breaks; exercise; respiratory muscle training; hostile environments

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

Healthcare Policy and Population Health: Unpacking the Connections

edited by

Tim Tenbensel

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3073 | Submission Open

Keywords: health policy; health systems; population health; access; equity; efficiency; quality; policy implementation

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

The Lifelong Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Health

edited by Ângela Rosa Pinho Costa Maia and Mariana Gonçalves

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 907 | Submission Open

Keywords: adverse childhood experiences; trauma; PTSD; complex trauma; psychological health; physical health; risk behaviors; emotional regulation; behavior regulation; delinquent behavior; criminal offense

(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral and Mental 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 2025 | Viewed by 112 | 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)

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

edited by Eric Crosbie

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 87 | 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)

Improving the Quality of Long-Term Care

edited by

Farinaz Havaei

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 87 | 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)

Innovations in Rural Health Services: Bridging Gaps and Enhancing Access

edited by John C. Higginbotham

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open

Keywords: telemedicine; mobile clinics; community health workers; health education programs; telehealth ; rural health networks ; accessible transportation ; telepsychiatry; rural health clinics; health technology innovations

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

Understanding and Addressing Factors Related to Health Inequalities

edited by

Nadav Davidovitch

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open

Keywords: health inequalities on the local; regional; and global levels; healthcare in peripheral; rural; and remote areas; social determinants of health; Health in All Policies; vulnerable populations; climate change and health; health justice; climate justice

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

2nd Edition: Approach to Promoting Oral Health

edited by

Jong-Hwa Jang

submission deadline 1 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1150 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental care utilization; dental health education; oral diseases; oral health; oral health behavior; oral health-related quality of life; oral health disparities; oral health inequities; risk assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Public Health: Rural Health Services Research—2nd Edition

edited by

David Lim

submission deadline 1 May 2025 | Viewed by 113 | 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)

Cutting-Edge Research on Musculoskeletal Health in Older Population

edited by Regina W.S. Sit

submission deadline 1 May 2025 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic pain; musculoskeletal pain; bone health; osteoporosis; sarcopenia; osteoarthritis; older population

(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 1 May 2025 | Viewed by 77 | 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)

Travel, Health, and Wellness of Older Adults

edited by

Shu Cole

submission deadline 15 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1537 | Submission Open

Keywords: aging; chronic health conditions; cognitive health; disability; emotional health; health and wellness; healthcare; life satisfaction; physical health; quality of life; senior tourism; social engagement; travel behavior and motivation; travel experiences

Impact of HIV on Children and Adolescents Living with HIV and Their Families

edited by

Nelsensius Klau Fauk

submission deadline 15 May 2025 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open

Keywords: children; adolescents; families; HIV; physical impact; social impact; stigma and discrimination; psychological or metal health impact; educational impact; risk factors for HIV impact

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

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

edited by Valentina Lorenzoni

submission deadline 15 May 2025 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open

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

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

Multidimensional Aspects of Oral Health-Related Quality of Life

edited by

Maria Beatriz Duarte Gavião

and

Taís de Souza Barbosa

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6812 | Submission Open

Keywords: quality of life; oral health; general health; oral-health-related quality of life measures; patient-reported outcome measures; psychosocial factors; surveys and questionnaires

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Child Physical Activity and Health

edited by

Wojciech Kolanowski

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 13 articles | Viewed by 40676 | Submission Open

Keywords: childhood; diet; fitness; health; life style; obesity; physical activity

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

The Impact of Anxiety, Depression, and Stress on Mental Health

edited by

Yan Zhang

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 20086 | Submission Open

Keywords: epidemics; illnesses; stressors; stress responses; anxiety and depression; mental health; psychosomatic diseases; psychological disorders; cognitive evaluation; social support; coping styles; stress regulation; mental intervention

2nd Edition: Wearable Technology and Health

edited by

Jennifer L. Scheid

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 14039 | Submission Open

Keywords: wearable technology; fitness watch; exercise; physical activity; sleep

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Positive Effects of Leisure–Sports and Physical Activity on Public Health

edited by

Francisco José Gondim Pitanga

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7786 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity; physical exercise; cardiovascular health; metabolic health; mental health; immune system; health services; physical activity promotion

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

Risk and Protective Factors for Maternal and Paternal Mental Health during the Perinatal Period

edited by

Sonia Mangialavori

and

Michele Giannotti

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4504 | Submission Open

Keywords: perinatal; mental health; maternal; paternal; transition to parenthood; screening; couple’ s adjustment; depression; protective factors; risk factors

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

Occupational Therapy in Mental Health: Participation and Meaning in Daily Life

edited by

Jorge Pérez-Corrales

and

Elisabet Huertas-Hoyas

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4265 | Submission Open

Keywords: mental health; occupational therapy; participation; meaning; daily life; community

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

The Role of Neighborhood Social Networks in Health Behaviors and Healthy Aging

edited by

Nestor Asiamah

and

Ruth G. Lowry

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3784 | Submission Open

Keywords: aging; aging in place; neighborhood walkability; social networks; social participation; older adults; active social networks; frail social networks; sedentary social networks; psychometrics

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

Associations between Mental Health and Intrapersonal, Interpersonal and Cultural Factors

edited by

Alessandro Germani

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2454 | Submission Open

Keywords: cultural factors; intrapersonal factors; interdisciplinary approach; interpersonal relations; interpersonal relationships; mental health; multidisciplinary approach; object relations; psychological factors; social factors

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

A Global Call for Research Addressing Syndemics of Substance Use, Mental Health, and Structural Determinants in Disparities Related to HIV/STI in Minoritized Populations

edited by

Elena Cyrus

Typhanye Vielka Dyer

Donté T. Boyd

and Allysha C. Maragh-Bass

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2215 | Submission Open

Keywords: syndemics; substance use; mental health; HIV; risk; violence; disparity

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

Research on Environmental Exposure, Pollution, and Epidemiology

edited by

Megan L. Benka-Coker

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 346 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental exposure; pollution; epidemiology; vulnerable populations; public policy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

Comprehensive Assessment of Children's Oral Health: Evaluating Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices

edited by

Antonija Tadin

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 216 | Submission Open

Keywords: children's attitudes; children’ s knowledge; dental caries; dental trauma; healthcare practicians; oral disease; oral health; oral health behavior; oral health education; oral health literacy; oral health practice; oral health promotion; oral health prevention; oral hygiene; parental attitudes; parental knowledge

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

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

edited by

Veronique Billat

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 141 | 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)

Environmental Exposures and Epigenomics in Health and Disease

edited by

Athena Starlard-Davenport

and

Chunrong Jia

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

Health Effects of Airborne Particulate Matter

edited by

Jonathan E. Thompson

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open

Keywords: airborne particulate matter (PM); respiratory diseases; cardiovascular health; toxicology of air pollutants; epidemiological studies; public health interventions; environmental policy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

Depression and Suicide: Current Perspectives

edited by

Carlos Sequeira

and

Olga Maria Martins de Sousa Valentim

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open

Keywords: depression; suicide; mental health; psychosocial intervention; literacy; quality of life

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

New Advances in Community-Based Approaches to Cancer Epidemiology Prevention

edited by

Melinda S. Butsch Kovacic

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open

Keywords: community engagement; community outreach; CBPR; cancer education; community co-design; cancer prevention; cancer screening; cancer diagnosis; cancer treatment; cancer survivorship; patient navigation; lay educator training; community health worker; community stakeholders; cost of cancer; risk factors; social determinants of health; equitable research participation; diverse participation in clinical trials; cancer disparities; access to care; primary care; comorbidities; cancer advocacy; supportive services

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

Dietary Patterns in Promoting Overall Health and Well-Being

edited by

Adelia Bovell-Benjamin

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutritional epidemiology; chronic disease prevention; balanced diets; holistic health; socioeconomic influences; sustainable eating practices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Alcohol Consumption and Associated Cardiovascular Risk Factors

edited by

Ichiro Wakabayashi

and

Klaus Groschner

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 10 | Submission Open

Keywords: alcohol; atherosclerosis; cardiovascular disease; drinkers; ethanol; ischemic heart disease; risk factors

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

2nd Edition: Digital and Community-Based Interventions to Address Determinants of Food-Related Behaviors to Reduce Obesity and Chronic Disease

edited by

Jylana L. Sheats

and

Elvin Thomaseo Burton

submission deadline 1 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 346 | Submission Open

Keywords: social determinants; eating behavior; physical activity; digital health; culturally-relevant intervention; community-based; systemic inequities; build environment; food environment; historically marginalized populations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Men’s Health Care and Health Literacy

edited by

Anderson Reis de Sousa

submission deadline 1 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open

Keywords: men's health; masculinity; health care; health literacy; health education

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Advances in Perioperative Treatment and Critical Care

edited by

Jakub Klimkiewicz

submission deadline 6 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 499 | Submission Open

Keywords: COVID-19; extracorporeal life support; regional anesthesia; perioperative medicine; critical care; futile treatment; triage

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

Advances in Primary Health Care and Community Health

edited by

Francisco Javier Pérez-Rivas

and

María Julia Ajejas Bazán

submission deadline 25 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4334 | Submission Open

Keywords: public health; community health care; primary health care; health promotion; lifestyle; environmental health; health care sciences and services; chronic disease

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

Health Promotion and Interventions for Marginalized Mothers and Children

edited by

Shela Hirani

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7764 | Submission Open

Keywords: marginalized; vulnerable; women; mother; children; health promotion; interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Physical Activity and Health: Strategies and Action Plans to Prevent Public Health Risks

edited by

C. Eduardo Siqueira

and

Rodrigo Daminello Raimundo

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6977 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity; exercise; healthy lifestyles; prevention health risks; physical therapy; metabolic diseases

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

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

edited by

Lillian Mwanri

, Nnaemeka Meribe and

William Mude

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 559 | 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)

Resilient Caregivers: Exploring Mental Health Challenges and Support Systems for Families Caring for Individuals with Special Needs

edited by

Alexandros Argyriadis

Dimitra V. Katsarou

and Agathi Argyriadi

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 512 | Submission Open

Keywords: caregiving; special needs; mental health; caregiver well-being; family dynamics; stress and burnout; evidence-based interventions; flow theory; support systems

Bipolar Spectrum Disorders: Longitudinal Factors Associated with Risk and Improvement

edited by

María Andreu Pascual

and

Heather Hower

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 477 | Submission Open

Keywords: bipolar spectrum disorders; major depressive disorder; hypo/mania; longitudinal studies; risk factors; outcomes; suicidality; psychosocial functioning; psychosocial treatment; psychopharmacology

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

Regulating the Use of Electronic Devices for Vaping and Vaping to Promote Youth and Young Adult Health

edited by

Hadii M. Mamudu

, Nene Okunna and

Dale Mantey

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open

Keywords: youth and young adult; vaping; tobacco control; nicotine; cannabis; flavored tobacco; electronic smoking devices; e-cigarettes; e-hookah; regulatory science; electronic nicotine delivery systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Substance Use Disorders: Etiology, Epidemiology, Prevention, Treatment and Recovery

edited by

Irene Pericot-Valverde

, Snehal Lopes,

Moonseong Heo

and Alain H. Litwin

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 39 | Submission Open

Keywords: SUD; prevention; harm reduction; models of care; recovery support; health promotion

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

Hospitals’ Contribution to the Geographies of Social and Economic Innovation

edited by

Paula Santana

Teresa Sá Marques

Hélder Santos

and Rui Gama

submission deadline 7 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 1512 | Submission Open

Keywords: translational research; geography of innovation; well-being; hospitals; health innovation networks; economic and social development

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

Psychosocial Impact in the Post-pandemic Era

edited by

Wanderlei Abadio De Oliveira

submission deadline 1 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open

Keywords: COVID-19; psychosocial impact; post-pandemic era; mental health; well-being; emergency and disaster psychology; public health; post-pandemic education; violence; coping mechanisms

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

Unveiling Chronic Pain: Understanding Prevalence, Management, Psychiatric Comorbidity, and Inflammatory Mechanisms

edited by

Nóra Kerekes

, Marc Landry and

Ana María Sánchez-Pérez

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic pain; psychiatric disorders; inflammation; quality of life; evidence-based investigations; innovative pain management; interdisciplinary evidence; healthcare challenges

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

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