We welcome contributions across a broad range of topics, including microbial and faunal functional traits, biogeochemical processes, soil–plant interactions, ecosystem services, methodological developments, and applications that support sustainable land management.

This Collection in the Journal of Applied Volcanology highlights research advancing coherent volcanic hazard and risk modelling across scales, systems, and decision contexts. We welcome studies that integrate multi‑volcano, multi‑hazard, and cross‑sector perspectives, and that develop frameworks, methods, and applications supporting consistent, decision‑relevant volcanic risk assessment.

This Collection in Ocean Ecosystems highlights research on the intricate relationships between coastal communities and changing marine ecosystems, focusing on sustainability, ecology, and human-ocean interactions. By enhancing our understanding of sustainable management practices, it aims to benefit both coastal communities and marine environments, promoting interdisciplinary discourse that drives policy changes and contributes to the stewardship of marine resources for future generations.

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation is calling for submissions to our Collection on Regenerative medicine in sports injuries. We aim to showcase innovative studies focusing on various aspects of regenerative medicine such as tendon regeneration, ligament healing, and advanced therapies including stem cell applications and platelet-rich plasma (PRP). Our goal is to provide a platform for sharing knowledge that can enhance recovery and improve outcomes for athletes.

BMC Medical Education is calling for submissions to our Collection on Health professions competency-based education (CBE) innovations around the world. We encourage submissions that explore diverse methodologies, implementation strategies, and outcomes of CBE within health professions education worldwide, emphasizing the importance of developing competencies that align with contemporary healthcare demands.

This Scientific Reports Collection invites research on sustainable communities, welcoming both practice‑oriented solutions and theoretically grounded, methodologically sound studies.

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth is calling for submissions to our Collection on Detecting and treating ectopic pregnancies.

This Collection welcomes research exploring various topics, including screening for depression, behavioral health integration in clinics, and innovative digital mental health interventions aimed at enhancing the well-being of patients undergoing dialysis or transplantation.

This Scientific Data collection of articles focuses on descriptions of datasets in computer vision related to animal studies, covering use cases such as identification, welfare monitoring, phenotyping, and occurrence data.

This Collection aims to gather innovative research on extremophile microbes, focusing on their biology, evolution, and adaptation to extreme environments. We invite submissions that explore the mechanisms underlying extremophilic traits, their ecological roles, and potential biotechnological applications. By showcasing diverse studies on extremophiles, we hope to advance our understanding of these extraordinary organisms and their relevance to science and industry.

This Collection seeks research into advanced detection algorithms, evaluation frameworks, and practical applications aimed at safeguarding trust and authenticity in digital media.

This Collection focuses on the dark side of agentic AI in sustainability and consumer behavior, examining how autonomous systems can mislead, pressure, or subtly coerce users under the guise of "green" optimization. As AI agents gain the ability to make brand-independent purchasing decisions without human oversight, they become powerful tools for both genuine sustainable transformation and sophisticated manipulation.

This Collection focuses on the latest advancements in chronic wound closure, exploring innovative surgical techniques and regenerative support to enhance healing outcomes. We welcome submissions that investigate the complexities of chronic wounds, including diabetic foot ulcers, arterial ulcers, venous ulcers, and the efficacy of various management strategies.

This Collection highlights advances in the molecular, cellular, clinical, and translational understanding of endocrine and metabolic diseases, including their impact on brain function and systemic health. We welcome research that elucidates disease mechanisms, diagnostic innovations, and therapeutic strategies across conditions such as obesity, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, and neuroendocrine disorders.

This collection examines the evolving dynamics of Afghan refugee displacement with a primary focus on the Global South, while also engaging comparative and transnational perspectives beyond it.

This Collection addresses the molecular and environmental regulation of flowering time and its role in crop adaptation and yield stability. It emphasizes integrating fundamental research with breeding applications, including gene discovery, genome editing, and molecular design breeding.

Contemporary cities are rapidly evolving, confronting difficulties such as climate change, population expansion, and changing social dynamics. This collection, Urban Innovation, Sustainability, and Landscape Design for Resilient Tropical Cities, explores how we can build urban environments that are not only more adaptable but also more livable, inclusive, and sustainable.

This collection features selected papers from the joint conference of nanoMan 2026 and ICMTE 2026, held in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The conference brings together international researchers and engineers to present recent advances in nanomanufacturing and advanced manufacturing technologies.

We invite contributions that examine the conceptual, epistemological, and pedagogical challenges involved in making quantum science accessible, meaningful, and educationally productive for diverse learners. Possible questions include, but are not limited to: What progress has been made in quantum education, and what difficulties remain? What instructional approaches are appropriate for introducing quantum science in K–12 classrooms?

The editors at Communications Biology now invite mechanistic studies that advance understanding of epigenetic regulation in development using in vivo systems, organoids, or other model systems.