This Collection explores ethnoforestry as an integrative view of forests as cultural and ecological systems. It highlights Indigenous and local knowledge, biocultural diversity, multispecies interactions, disturbance and succession, conservation practices, participatory methods, and how communities co-create resilience. It also emphasizes forest health, cultural memory, landscape diversity, adaptive governance, soil fertility, hydrology, and microbial ecologies across changing environments.

Muscle health is vital for independence, mobility and quality of life in aging populations. Age‑related losses in muscle mass, strength and function, including sarcopenia and frailty, drive disability and healthcare burden. This Collection invites interdisciplinary research on biological, behavioral and clinical aspects of muscle aging, emphasizing non‑pharmacological and multimodal approaches such as exercise, nutrition, behavior change and technology‑assisted rehabilitation.

This Collection examines how endocrine mechanisms across the life course contribute to the development, detection, and treatment of cardiovascular–kidney–metabolic (CKM) syndrome, integrating insights from hormonal disorders, biomarkers, lifestyle interventions, and emerging therapeutics to advance understanding and management of multiorgan dysfunction.

This collection explores the role of the immune microenvironment in tumor development and therapy response.

This collection covers imaging techniques for tracking cancer immunotherapy responses and effectiveness.

This Scientific Reports Collection welcomes research that investigates molecular, cellular, and immunological mechanisms of implantation, as well as factors contributing to implantation failure.

This Collection invites submissions on systemic vasculitides, focusing on current research and future perspectives. We aim to cover a range of topics, including immunological mechanisms, clinical advancements, and novel treatment strategies for various forms of vasculitis. Contributions will help advance our understanding of these complex disorders and improve patient care and outcomes.

This Collection invites research on the use of complementary medicine for acute viral infections, focusing on the efficacy and safety of various alternative therapies. We welcome submissions that explore the role of herbal medicine and other traditional practices in managing viral infections such as influenza, RSV, norovirus, and others, aiming to enrich the understanding and application of complementary approaches in contemporary healthcare.

BMC Palliative Care is calling for submissions to our new Collection: Mental Health and Palliative Care. This Collection highlights the importance of providing mental health support for patients facing serious illnesses. We invite submissions that examine the psychological dimensions of palliative care, as well as innovative practices and integrated care models, that can enhance quality of life and well-being in end-of-life care.

This Collection highlights original research that explore advanced integration schemes, materials and processes for interconnects and bonding, and co-optimization of electrical, thermal, and mechanical performance. Studies addressing challenges in manufacturability, yield, reliability, and scalability are particularly welcome.

The collection will highlight emerging concepts such as extracellular vesicle-mediated communication, cancer–microbiome interactions (including fungal and bacterial dysbiosis), inflammation-driven carcinogenesis, and novel biomarkers for early detection and prognosis. In addition, it will cover innovative therapeutic approaches, including anti-virulence strategies, natural bioactive compounds, targeted therapies, immunomodulation, and precision oncology.

This Collection invites primary research in the field of Preventive cardiology.

This Collection aims to capture this paradigm shift, bringing together high-level evidence and translational insights to redefine standards of care in early rectal cancer. By focusing on precision medicine, organ preservation, biology and multidisciplinary decision-making, this topic seeks to inform practice, guide innovation, and shape future clinical trial design.

This Collection welcomes submissions presenting original, integrative, and multidisciplinary research on the ecological effects of ALAN.

Soft Materials for Regenerative Engineering

This Collection will highlight recent advances in radiation immunobiology, with a focus on mechanistic insights and translational applications. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, radiation-induced modulation of the tumor immune microenvironment, innate and adaptive immune responses, immunotherapy–radiotherapy combinations, immune-mediated normal tissue injury and fibrosis, biomarkers of radiation response, genetic and sex-specific determinants of immune modulation.

This Collection invites interdisciplinary contributions focused on: • Mechanistic studies of epigenetic immune evasion • Identification of predictive epigenetic biomarkers • Novel technologies for early detection and immune monitoring • Strategies to reverse immune dysfunction via epigenetic modulation

This Collection integrates process engineering with techno‑economic assessment (TEA) specifically for complex secondary resources such as metallurgical slags, tailings, and black mass. It emphasizes green chemistry, selective separation circuits, and pilot‑scale case studies to bridge laboratory innovation and industrial viability, moving beyond conventional extraction descriptions.

This Special Issue welcomes original research, reviews, and perspectives that drive innovation in geohazard science and engineering, offering a platform for both established and early-career researchers to share high-impact advancements.

This Collection aims to highlight cutting-edge research that elucidates the mechanistic and translational roles of host–microbe interactions in cancer. We particularly welcome studies addressing mechanistic insights, microbial metabolites, immune modulation, and therapeutic strategies targeting host–microbe interactions in cancer.