This Collection gathers original studies that explore the role of oral health in the onset and progression of cardiovascular conditions including atherosclerosis, valve disease and heart failure.

​ This Collection will highlight research that links aging biology to real-world clinical decision-making in lymphoma among older adults.

This Collection invites researchers to contribute studies focused on identifying and responding to domestic violence and abuse within primary care settings. We seek to enhance understanding of the role of healthcare professionals in recognizing the signs and developing effective intervention strategies.

This Collection seeks to gather pioneering research on biocompatible implants in plastic and reconstructive surgery. We welcome submissions that explore advancements in materials, safety, and outcomes related to various implant types, including breast and dental implants. The goal is to promote innovative solutions that enhance patient care and surgical practices in this vital field.

This Collection invites contributions on citizen science initiatives that contribute to zoological research and conservation. We welcome studies that explore public and community engagement in wildlife monitoring and the role of public participation in advancing conservation efforts. By highlighting the collaborative nature of citizen science, this Collection aims to foster a deeper understanding of its impact on biodiversity and ecosystem preservation.

This Collection seeks to gather research on lymphatic supermicrosurgery, focusing on innovative techniques and their applications in the treatment of lymphedema. We welcome submissions that explore surgical advancements, patient outcomes, and the role of imaging in enhancing lymphatic surgery. The goal is to inform best practices and improve the quality of care for individuals affected by lymphedema.

This Collection brings together recent advances in sodium-based battery materials. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: Innovations in anode and cathode materials Electrolyte and cell‑design development Advanced hard carbons Sustainable materials Artificial Intelligence-driven optimization Recycling technologies We welcome the submission of any paper related to sodium-ion batteries.

This Humanities and Social Sciences Communications Collection examines alternative forms of education and their social, cultural, political, and psychological implications. We invite research that explores educational practices operating outside, alongside, or in critique of mainstream schooling and higher education, including community-led learning, informal and non-formal education, experimental pedagogies, digital learning spaces, and decolonial or indigenous knowledge systems.

This Collection focuses on the dynamic processes, triggering mechanisms, runout characteristics, and mitigation of high-altitude, long-runout geohazards in mountainous regions. It aims to advance understanding of hazard evolution and to support effective prevention, mitigation, and risk assessment strategies under complex terrain and changing environmental conditions.

This collection focuses on AI-driven, learning-based, and bio-inspired intelligent scheduling frameworks for cloud, fog, and edge computing ecosystems. It aims to bring together cutting-edge research on deep learning, reinforcement learning, explainable AI, federated learning, and hybrid metaheuristic optimization techniques for solving complex scheduling and orchestration problems under dynamic and large-scale workloads.

This Collection aims to highlight cutting-edge research on AI-enhanced sensing, focusing on ML and data engineering frameworks that advance the design, development, and validation of next-generation sensor systems

This Collection features innovative research that integrates remote sensing, field‑based measurements, geospatial analytics, and artificial intelligence to support sustainable exploration, responsible resource use, and long‑term environmental resilience.

This Collection showcases cutting-edge research dedicated to chemical sensors for biomarker detection. Coverage spans exhaled-breath analysis, volatile metabolites emitted in sweat and excreta, and metabolic gases released by cells or whole organisms.

This Collection invites research on the impacts of lifestyle on women's mental health, focusing on aspects of nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and social connections. We welcome submissions that investigate how these elements interact and influence mental health outcomes, aiming to promote evidence-based strategies that empower women to cope with mental conditions through lifestyle modifications.

In this Collection, the editors at Communications Biology, Nature Neuroscience, Nature Communications and Scientific Reports welcome original research, Reviews and Perspective articles presenting novel insights into how brain and body physiology across animal species is impacted by or resilient to recent environmental changes.

This Collection focuses on research that advances the design, manufacturing, defect detection, and performance assurance of critical mechanical components through innovations in intelligent materials, additive and hybrid manufacturing, and digitally enabled engineering technologies.

This collection highlights methodological research advancing sex- and gender-responsive clinical trial design, conduct, and analysis, with applications across women’s health–related trial settings.

Earth, Planets and Space invites submissions to the special issue “Martian Moons eXploration (MMX): The Science and the Mission Prior to Launch.” With MMX launching in JFY2026, reaching Mars the following year, and returning Phobos samples in 2031, this issue welcomes MMX science, mission updates, and broader community contributions, including those from JpGU‑AGU sessions.

This Collection welcomes original research articles on biomass conversion, biofuels, energy efficiency, related environmental impacts, and innovative technologies that enhance the sustainable use of biomass for energy and beyond.

This Collection welcomes submissions on innovative approaches to waste management, particularly in areas such as waste reduction, recycling, tailings management, and policies with the aim of advancing responsible mining practices and promoting ecological resilience in resource-intensive industries.