With this cross-journal Collection, the editors at Nature Communications, Communications AI & Computing and Communications Biology invite manuscripts presenting interpretable models for analysis of spatial transcriptomic data. The focus is on robust models offering computational efficiency, ease of deployment, and methodological advances to uncover biological insights.

In recognition of the role this research plays in United Nations Sustainability Development Goal 3, this Collection is open to research on building trust in public health, such as studies exploring community involvement and improving public health communication.

This Collection invites original research exploring the underlying causes of urolithiasis or advances in its prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

BMC Psychiatry welcomes submissions to our Microbiome and psychiatric disorders - Part II Collection. This Collection aims to highlight studies that investigate the gut-brain axis, the role of probiotics, and dietary interventions, among others. By advancing our understanding of how the microbiome influences psychiatric conditions, this Collection aspires to inform future therapeutic strategies and contribute to the field of mental health.

BMC Palliative Care is calling for submissions to our new Collection, Death and grief literacy. We invite contributions that examine the importance of understanding death and grief literacy in the context of palliative care, enhancing communication, decision-making, and the overall quality of care for individuals and families facing the complexities of dying. We encourage discussions that can help individuals make informed choices to promote dignity and quality in the final stages of life.

This Collection welcomes original research on genetic determinants, diagnostic approaches, and preventive dietary strategies for managing lactose intolerance.

This collection invites high-quality original research articles, systematic reviews, and methodological advancements that integrate or advance soft computing techniques and life cycle assessment in environmental studies.

BMC Nephrology invites submissions to our Collection on Artificial intelligence in renal diagnostics. This Collection emphasizes innovative research that explores machine learning, predictive algorithms, and automated interpretation in nephrology. We welcome submissions that delve into the application of AI technologies to enhance diagnostic accuracy, improve patient outcomes, and transform kidney disease management.

This Collection aims to compile innovative research on the role of physiotherapy in women's health. We invite submissions exploring various topics, including pelvic floor dysfunction, lymphedema, osteoporosis, breast cancer, chronic pelvic pain, and other women-specific conditions. By highlighting the significance of physiotherapy in addressing women’s specific health needs, this Collection seeks to contribute to better health outcomes and enhanced quality of life for women.

This Humanities and Social Sciences Communications Collection aims to explore the conditions of possibility for a translational humanities. It asks how humanities-based knowledge can be made applicable, actionable, and socially engaged without betraying its critical, interpretive, and historical character.

This Collection aims to compile innovative research on epigenetic therapies, focusing on their mechanisms and applications in the treatment of diseases. We welcome submissions that explore various aspects of epigenetic modification, including histone acetylation, DNA methylation, and the development of novel epigenetic drugs. This is an opportunity to contribute to the evolving landscape of personalized medicine and enhance our understanding of epigenetic regulation in health and disease.

We invite scholarly contributions that examine the role of urban biodiversity and ecosystem services in fostering sustainable cities and improving urban welfare. Manuscripts employing trait-based approaches to guide ecological engineering, restoration practices, vegetation selection, and the monitoring of functional diversity in urban environments are particularly encouraged.

Investigating social influence and information flow, this topic focuses on how ideas, behaviors, and trends spread through networks, shaping opinions and driving changes in digital and physical communities.

This Collection investigates the synergy between Lean Management and Digital Sustainability to resolve the "paradox of digital prosperity" by eliminating silent waste in digital processes. It emphasizes the use of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Lean Digital Education (LDE) to quantify and mitigate the environmental and human resource impacts of the digital transition.

High Temperature Degradation of Thermal and Environmental Barrier Coatings (TBCs/EBCs)

In this collection, the editors of Communications Biology and Nature Communications welcome original Articles exploring the cellular and molecular mechanisms of fibrosis, such as fibroblast activation, fibrogenic signalling pathways, immune-stromal interactions, and extracellular matrix remodelling. We will also consider translational and preclinical studies that advance our understanding of fibrosis pathophysiology.

This Collection invites innovative and timely research on the impacts, and sustainable solutions to reduce future loss and damage on the ecosystems, individuals, communities and states in the Pacific Islands

Social protection is essential to ending tuberculosis (TB), yet many countries lack guidance on how to implement it effectively. This collection highlights practical strategies, evidence, and real‑world lessons to help integrate social and financial support into TB care and strengthen equitable, patient‑centered responses.

This Collection aims to bring together cutting-edge research that explores both the disease‑driving and therapeutic potential of extracellular vesicles.

To understand the contamination and different risk assessment techniques, this Collection invites submissions that discuss sources of contamination, pathway analysis, strategies for monitoring groundwater quality in accordance with drinking water standards, incorporating mathematical models and raising public awareness.