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This Collection invites research focused on disparities in the diagnosis and treatment of endocrine disorders. We aim to gather insights on diagnostic biases, ethnic and socioeconomic differences, and their impact on treatment outcomes. By addressing these critical issues, we hope to promote equitable healthcare practices and improve the health of diverse populations affected by endocrine conditions.

BMC Psychology welcomes submissions to our Psychological consequences of human-robot interaction Collection. This Collection seeks to showcase research on the positive and negative psychological effects, therapeutic applications, and ethical considerations surrounding human-robot relationships, in both children and adults. By advancing our understanding of these interactions, we aim to inform better design and implementation of robotic technologies that enhance human well-being.

This Collection invites contributions focused on the latest advances in chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyposis, emphasizing new insights into pathophysiology, treatment options, and patient outcomes. Researchers are encouraged to submit work that explores innovative therapies, including drug treatments and surgical techniques, as well as the impact of these advances on patients’ quality of life.

AAPS Open invites articles on compaction simulation in pharmaceutical tablet development, covering instrument advances, formulation and process applications, computational modeling, scale-up prediction, and integration with digital tools, machine learning, and continuous manufacturing frameworks.

This Collection explores the role of epigenetic regulation in ovarian cancer, from disease initiation to progression and therapeutic response. It highlights advances in multi-omics, single-cell, and liquid biopsy approaches to understand tumor heterogeneity and identify biomarkers. By integrating molecular insights with clinical applications, the Collection aims to support precision medicine and improve diagnostic and therapeutic strategies in ovarian cancer.

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This Collection aims to foster a deeper understanding of the acoustic environments in polar regions, their implications for biodiversity and conservation efforts and future guidelines and pathways for sustainable development and adaptation to climate change.

By bringing together multidisciplinary studies that integrate nanotechnology, pharmacology, and toxicology, this Collection aims to accelerate the development of safe and effective targeted nanotherapeutics and to contribute valuable insights into their pharmacological promise and toxicological profiles.

This Collection seeks to gather state-of-the-art research that addresses challenges in these domains, explores novel methodologies, and demonstrates real-world applications—ultimately advancing the autonomy and intelligence of robotic systems.

This Collection aims to bring together research on the ethical challenges faced in pediatric research and clinical practice. We welcome research that explores topics such as pediatric autonomy, ethical dilemmas, and safeguarding children’s best interests across different clinical contexts. By addressing these critical issues, the Collection seeks to enhance understanding and promote best practices that uphold the rights and welfare of children in healthcare and research.

This Collection invites research contributions in the field of fungal genomics, exploring the genetic and genomic characteristics of fungi, such as yeasts and filamentous fungi. We welcome submissions that investigate genomic analysis and transcriptomics, along with their implications in fields such as health, agriculture, and biotechnology. By unearthing the complexities of fungal genomes, this Collection aims to support advancements beneficial for both science and society.

This Collection highlights original research that explore novel porous architectures, surface and interface engineering, and integration into functional devices for energy, environmental, or biomedical use. Studies addressing challenges in scalability, durability, and sustainable manufacturing are particularly welcome.

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This Collection invites contributions exploring the technological, methodological, and socio-economic aspects of Urban Energy Transition From Zero Energy Buildings to Positive Energy Districts. We welcome original research, reviews, and case studies that advance our understanding of how ZEB concepts can be scaled and integrated to achieve positive energy districts.

This collection will showcase cutting-edge research and integrated technologies that harness solar energy to transform food processing systems — improving efficiency, lowering carbon footprints, and enhancing sustainability across the value chain. The focus will be on both solar thermal and photovoltaic-enabled solutions that target real-world problems in post-harvest operations and small-scale food processing, especially for rural and resource-constrained communities.

The articles are supposed not only to identify problems related to public health, sanitation and water supply and urban planning, but also to propose integrated, scalable solutions for the modern metropole.

This Collection aims to advance scalable, adaptive, and physically grounded AI systems capable of empathic interaction, multimodal reasoning, and safe collaboration across domains such as healthcare, assistive technologies, education, and intelligent environments.

The Collection particularly welcomes contributions spanning systems, devices, software, networking, security, analytics, and applications in smart manufacturing, healthcare, mobility, agriculture, smart buildings, and urban infrastructures.

The collection welcomes research spanning IoT hardware and sensors, edge/cloud analytics for real-time anomaly detection, adaptive automation for personalized care routines, and seamless integration with telehealth platforms.