This Collection invites researchers to explore the complex relationship between screen time and public health. We welcome submissions that address various aspects of screen time, including its impact on mental health, the phenomenon of internet and social media addiction, and potential interventions. The aim is to inform evidence-based public health strategies that promote healthier digital habits and enhance overall well-being.

AAPS Open invites articles on advancing patient-centric formulation and delivery strategies for high-concentration biologics. Bridging biopharmaceutical science with device engineering, this collection spotlights reproducible, translatable approaches — from molecular characterization to human factors evaluation — to enhance the development and clinical adoption of subcutaneous combination products.

This Collection focuses on opioid-sparing anesthesia, emphasizing innovative techniques and strategies that minimize opioid use in pain management. We welcome research submissions on multimodal analgesia, regional anesthesia, and advancements in enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols. Our aim is to foster a deeper understanding of effective pain control methods that address the challenges posed by the opioid crisis and improve patient outcomes.

This Collection explores how immune–metabolic-inflammatory pathways shape cardiovascular risk, disease progression, and clinical outcomes.

This Collection, supported by the COST Action NERO (CA22164), seeks to establish a comprehensive reference for the state-of-the-art in extreme wildfire research, bridging fundamental science and operations through original research, case studies, and data notes.

This Collection seeks to consolidate state-of-the-art research contributions in AI-native networking and digital twin systems for 6G-enabled Metaverse environments. The focus emphasizes next-generation communication and networking paradigms that transcend traditional bit-level transmission, advancing toward task-oriented, predictive, adaptive, and secure systems empowered by GenAI and ML technologies.

With this cross-journal Collection, the editors at Communications Health, Nature Food, Nature Communications, Communications Medicine, and Scientific Reports invite manuscripts that explore the epidemiology, biological and behavioral mechanisms, community- and population-level patterns, and interventional and policy-related approaches pertaining to ultra-processed foods.

This collection addresses the critical 'storage gap' that prevents emerging economies from fully transitioning to renewable energy. While high-density lithium-ion batteries dominate Western markets, their reliance on expensive, geopolitically sensitive supply chains and sensitivity to high-ambient temperatures often make them impractical for widespread use in the Global South

This Collection aims to bring together cutting-edge contributions that advance the theory, methodology and applications of system dynamics, decision analytics and simulation. The Collection seeks to provide new insights into how complex systems can be modelled, analysed and better understood across different domains.

BMC Infectious Diseases invites submissions for a Collection on Personalized medicine in infectious diseases. This Collection invites research focused on the intersection of personalized medicine and infectious diseases, emphasizing individualized treatment strategies, tailored therapies, and innovative approaches to combat drug resistance.

This Collection focuses on the design, characterization, and application of photothermal and photothermocatalytic materials and processes for water treatment and environmental remediation, targeting the degradation of emerging contaminants, microplastics, and nanoplastics. Emphasis is placed on energy-efficient catalytic systems activated by UV, visible, or infrared radiation that enable selective, scalable, and sustainable solutions for clean water technologies.

This Collection aims to highlight research on palliative complementary medicine, exploring its role in enhancing patient care for those facing serious illnesses or end-of-life care. We welcome submissions that examine various complementary therapies, their integration into palliative care, and their effects on patient quality of life, symptom management, and emotional well-being. Contributions will help shape a holistic approach that enriches the field of palliative care and improves the overall

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This Collection explores how integrating geriatric rehabilitation with evidence based nursing care models can enhance functional outcomes, independence, and overall well being in older adults, while fostering innovative, holistic, and interdisciplinary approaches to healthy aging.

BMC Ophthalmology invites submissions to our Collection on advancements in dry eye disease.

This collection invites research on the effects of exercise and physical activity interventions on the aging process in all systems and organs.

This collection aims to provide a focused forum for high-quality research that advances understanding of how hardware architectures can support secure, efficient, and crypto-agile PQC deployment, with an emphasis on practical migration rather than algorithm design.

By integrating intelligent algorithms with marine system dynamics, this collection aims to advance safe, reliable, and sustainable ocean operations, supporting innovations in marine robotics, offshore infrastructure inspection, environmental observation, and autonomous maritime transportation.

This Collection aims to highlight the latest advancements, clinical applications, and technological innovations in portable and low-field MRI systems.

This Collection aims to explore the intersection of genetics and rare respiratory diseases, focusing on genetic diagnosis and the clinical challenges faced. It seeks to highlight recent advances, encourage innovative research, and foster collaboration among professionals to enhance patient care and treatment outcomes in this vital area of respiratory medicine.