This collection aims to explore cutting-edge hardware-aware AI techniques, custom computing architectures, and optimized models that enable intelligent behavior on embedded platforms.

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation is calling for submissions to our Collection on wearable technology in training and rehabilitation. We welcome innovative research that explores the advancements in wearable sensors in performance tracking, injury recovery, and real-time feedback.

Chronic kidney disease in companion animals involves progressive loss of kidney function and varies across species. Recent insights have improved diagnostics through biomarkers and genetic research, while nutrition plans now better support affected pets. Innovative treatments like dialysis and palliative care aim to enhance their quality of life.

This Collection in BMC Public Health invites research on the critical relationship between green spaces, biodiversity and public health. We seek contributions that examine how natural environments can enhance physical activity, reduce health disparities, and improve mental health. By exploring these themes, we aim to inform policies that foster healthier, more sustainable communities.

This Collection welcomes original research on the relationship between motivation and burnout in different contexts, such as education, workplace, and sport.

This Humanities and Social Sciences Communications Collection explores the shifting dynamics of diplomatic communications and digital diplomacy, with a particular focus on how technology is reshaping the ways states, institutions and individuals engage in international relations.

This collection addresses pedogenic carbonates, common in arid/semiarid soils, evolving from isolated crystals to calcrete profiles. While their formation is well-studied, debates persist on calcium sources and horizon development. Further research is needed on mechanisms, influencing factors, and their role in soil classification, paleoenvironmental records, and agriculture (e.g., Mediterranean vineyards, where carbonates affect vine performance).

This collection provides scientific publications on sustainable solutions to protect the built and natural environments from climate change impacts like floods, heat waves, and storms. Aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), engineering plays a key role in preserving infrastructure while harmonizing with nature. The built environment—buildings, roads, bridges, and systems—must adapt to ensure resilience in coming decades.

Recent years have witnessed rapid and remarkable progress made in large language models (LLMs), e.g., ChatGPT, GPT-4, BARD, Claude, etc. This Collection aims at soliciting articles on large language models/AI-generated content via either large language models or other technologies.

This collection explores the role of Explainable AI in enhancing the trustworthiness of healthcare AI systems and building trust among all stakeholders. It focuses on how trustworthiness affects patient acceptance, clinician adoption, and system effectiveness. It also examines recent advances in trustworthy AI decision-making in complex, real-world healthcare scenarios, alongside related ethical considerations.

We invite interdisciplinary contributions at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), computational biology, genomics, neuroscience, pharmacology, and clinical medicine. The focus of this collection is on AI-powered solutions that offer translational insights into therapeutic development, diagnostics, and patient stratification for neurodegenerative diseases.

This collection emphasizes the role of bio-catalysis in advancing the circular bioeconomy, focusing on enzymatic transformations and eco-friendly processes that valorize renewable feedstocks. Catal invites research articles, reviews and reports that highlight innovative applications of bio-catalysis in waste-to-value systems, biorefineries, and green chemical synthesis along with enzyme development, metabolic engineering and sustainable bio-catalysis.

In this collection, we welcome reviews (preferably systematic) and original studies on the role and effect of artificial intelligence (AI) in primary care respiratory research and daily care. AI technology, models and interventions could range from diagnostic purposes to therapeutic applications and from development to implementation. Evaluations of AI applications related to asthma and COPD diagnosis and treatment in primary care practice are especially welcomed.

Genome Biology is calling for submissions to our Collection on the biology of drug resistance and tolerance in bacteria, viruses and fungi.

BMC Medical Imaging invites researchers to contribute to our Collection on Near Infrared Imaging, a rapidly evolving field that harnesses the unique properties of near-infrared light for high-resolution visualization of biological tissues. This Collection seeks submissions on a diverse range of topics, including the development of novel fluorescent probes, advancements in deep tissue imaging techniques, and the integration of real-time imaging applications, all aimed at enhancing non-invasive di

This Collection seeks to gather research on patients' knowledge of medication indications, emphasizing the significance of medication literacy for optimal health outcomes. We welcome submissions that explore barriers to understanding, effective educational interventions, and the role of healthcare providers in enhancing medication awareness. By fostering a better understanding of medications, this research aims to empower patients and improve adherence to treatment plans.

This Collection invites submissions that explore the future of gastroenterology through interdisciplinary perspectives. We welcome cutting-edge research that examines emerging trends, collaborative approaches, and technological advancements in the field. By fostering a dialogue between diverse disciplines, this Collection aims to enhance our understanding of gastrointestinal health and improve patient care outcomes.

Several molecular aspects related to modulation of membrane proteins, bacterial physiology and genetics leading to AMR remain unexplored. This collection welcomes original research on understanding the role of membrane proteins in generation and transmission of antimicrobial resistance.

This Collection welcomes original research studies investigating the relationship between remote work and social anxiety.

This Scientific Data Collection welcomes descriptions of any technique relevant to lipidomics research, including mass spectrometry, NMR, theoretical studies, and spectroscopy, and may be related to the study of lipids within any relevant organism, system, or disease area.