Calls for Papers

Cardiology

Updates on Cardiovascular Prevention

In an effort to reduce the burden of cardiovascular diseases for individual patients and at a population level, research has been focusing on identifying risk factors, risk classification, and prevention strategies based on individual patient characteristics. Cardiology’s article collection ‘Updates on Cardiovascular Prevention’ aims to bring together recent research and review articles, as well as short communications, particularly on:

• Pharmacotherapy in CVD prevention
• Lifestyle modification and its role in CVD prevention
• The role of cardiovascular rehabilitation
• Adverse pharmacological effects of non-cardiovascular drugs – impact on CV disease
• Co-morbidities in CV disease
• Risk factors and markers in CV disease

Please select the option “Call for Papers: Updates on Cardiovascular Prevention” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.

Cardiology is a Transformative Journal and supports Open Access publications. Corresponding authors can publish Open Access articles at no or reduced cost if they are associated with or employed by one of these universities.

Pulse

Open Access Journal

Vascular Structure and Function in Exercise

The Pulse journal aims to bring together in this article collection research articles, review articles, as well as brief and case reports that focus on furthering our understanding of vascular structure and function in exercise.

Topics of particular interest are:

• Vascular adaptation to exercise
• Vascular function, similarity, and disparity in physical activity versus exercise
• Analyses of the effect of exercise on arteries: arterial hemodynamic versus endothelial function
• Exercise effect on vascular function: different exercise training modalities
• Epidemiology of exercise and vascular function

Please select the option "Call for Papers: Vascular structure and function in exercise" and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter when submitting.

Karger has established agreements with consortia and institutions that include full or partial coverage of Article Processing Charges (APC). Corresponding authors can publish Open Access articles at no or reduced cost if they are associated with or employed by one of these universities.

Hormone Research in Paediatrics

Global Challenges in Paediatric Endocrinology

Hormone Research in Paediatrics is calling for reviews, systematic reviews, brief reports, and research articles to be published in a Special Collection on challenges and advancements in Paediatric Endocrinology.

Authors are welcome to submit articles on the listed topics that will bring new insights to the research community. The articles will be rapidly peer-reviewed.

1. Puberty
2. Thyroid
3. Neonatal Endocrinology
4. Electrolyte disorders
5. Developmental Origins of Health and Disease
6. Bone and Growth
7. Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology
8. Sex Differentiation/DSD
9. HPA Axis
10. Obesity and Metabolism

Please select the option “Call for Papers: Global Challenges in Paediatric Endocrinology” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.

Hormone Research in Paediatrics supports Open Access publications. Corresponding authors can publish Open Access articles at no or reduced cost if they are associated with or employed by one of these universities.

Digital Biomarkers

Open Access Journal

The State of Digital Biomarkers and Mental Health

This article collection of the journal Digital Biomarkers, focused on mental health technologies, provides a venue for publishing advances in Digital Biomarkers and phenotypes for mental health. Papers that describe the development, validation, and deployment of theory-driven technologies in digital mental healthcare are encouraged.

Digital biomarkers and phenotypes are emerging as powerful tools for quantifying human health. These approaches, which leverage advances in wearable sensors, mobile technology, and data analytics, enable the discovery of new markers of disease that are well suited for capture and monitoring at scale. Digital biomarkers and phenotypes may be most impactful for mental health conditions, where there is a relative paucity of established objective biomarkers, and the ability to capture measures of disease outside of traditional research or clinical contexts is truly enabling. Conditions where these biomarkers may have the most impact have been identified, with initial focus directed to conditions where symptoms cannot be reported reliably, for episodic conditions, and for conditions with rapidly changing and/or context-dependent symptoms.

Past efforts in digital mental healthcare have focused on delivering traditional in-person assessment and interventions accessibly such as web- or phone-based talk therapy and/or telehealth video-consulting. While making great gains in service accessibility, these efforts inherently carry similar limitations to in-person interventions, such as poor user engagement and requirement for reliable reporting and trained clinicians. Digital biomarkers and phenotypes for mental health conditions could diminish these limitations, offering new tools to detect, monitor, and give feedback on mental health symptoms to users and their providers alike. Importantly, there is a distinct lack of rigorous validation of digital mental health tools. Thus, there is a critical and unmet need for validated digital biomarkers and phenotypes that enable objective and remote mental health assessments across the lifespan. Researchers from groups throughout the world are working to address this critical unmet need.

Please select the option “Call for Papers: The State of Digital Biomarkers and Mental Health” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.

Karger has established agreements with consortia and institutions that include full or partial coverage of Article Processing Charges (APC). Corresponding authors can publish Open Access articles at no or reduced cost if they are associated with or employed by one of these universities.

Digestion

Artificial Intelligence in Gastroenterology

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the realm of gastroenterology has manifested notably in clinical practice, primarily exemplified by the incorporation of polyp detection systems in colonoscopy. While this constitutes a significant stride, it is imperative to acknowledge that the transformative influence of AI in gastroenterological disciplines extends beyond polyp detection. Ongoing efforts are focused on the creation and refinement of innovative AI tools intended to support healthcare professionals in both research and clinical applications. This article collection, entitled “Artificial Intelligence in Gastroenterology”, seeks to compose a comprehensive overview of the latest advances in this burgeoning field. The primary objective is to delineate and accentuate the endeavors of research groups that are propelling the discipline forward through pioneering AI applications. This collection welcomes Research Articles and Systematic Reviews, and aims to encapsulate the diverse array of AI tools emerging in gastroenterology, showcasing their potential to redefine conventional practices and contribute to the evolution of the discipline. Researchers are invited to contribute their valuable insights to this article collection and, thereby, actively participate in shaping the trajectory of the influence of AI within the field of gastroenterology.

Please select the option “Call for Papers: Artificial Intelligence in Gastroenterology” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.

Digestion supports Open Access publications. Corresponding authors can publish Open Access articles at no or reduced cost if they are associated with or employed by one of these universities.

Digestive Surgery

Article Collections of Digestive Surgery

We welcome the submission of Research, Review, Brief Report, and Methods articles to the following article collections:

• Treatment of Complications in Digestive Surgery
• Upper Gastrointestinal Tract (GI) Cancers
• Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Cancers
• Rare Cancers of the Gastrointestinal Tract and Peritoneum

Please mention the article collection title in your Cover Letter when submitting your article. We look forward to receiving your manuscript.

Digestive Surgery

Colorectal Cancer

Digestive Surgery is launching the article collection titled ‘Colorectal Cancer’. In 2024, more than 520,000 individuals are anticipated to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer (CRC) in Europe, and an estimated 250,000 are expected to succumb to the disease, making CRC a social healthcare issue. Moreover, the marked increase in early-onset CRC and the fast-rising burden in low- and mid-socio-demographic index countries, observed in recent years, have generated substantial disparities in the epidemiology, screening process, and treatment, evoking particular concern. A concerted effort in the dissemination of knowledge on this condition is, therefore, imperative to address contemporary challenges in the management of CRC. Notably, surgeons continue to be at the forefront of the diagnosis and treatment of CRC, even at advanced stages, and the surgical community will lead pivotal therapeutic innovations in the future.

The Editors-in-Chief of Digestive Surgery believe that an article collection specifically dedicated to CRC is now crucial to accelerate the comprehension of the disease, its biological peculiarities, as well as current and future surgical approaches integrated with the most recent advances in molecular treatments. Researchers are welcome to contribute Research Articles, Systematic Reviews, and Review Articles to this collection, focusing on current and forthcoming opportunities for the diagnosis, screening processes, and multimodal treatment of CRC. Ensuring a thorough and rapid peer-review process by a highly selective, international expert panel, we are eager to provide the community with the latest insights on CRC from a surgical perspective, with the aim to inform clinical practice and future research.

Please select the option “Call for Papers: Colorectal Cancer” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.

Digestive Surgery supports Open Access publications. Corresponding authors can publish Open Access articles at no or reduced cost if they are associated with or employed by one of these universities.

Inflammatory Intestinal Diseases

Open Access Journal

Article Collections of Inflammatory Intestinal Diseases

We welcome the submission of Research, Review, Systematic Review, Brief Report, and Methods articles to the following article collections:

• Disease Monitoring, Including Biomarkers and Advanced Imaging Modalities in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
• Short- and Long-term Real-World Outcomes of Advanced Therapies for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
• Eosinophilic Oesophagitis
• Coeliac Disease and Non-Coeliac Gluten Sensitivity

Please mention the article collection title in your Cover Letter when submitting your article. We look forward to receiving your manuscript.

Biomedicine Hub

Open Access Journal

Advances in Palliative Care

As an interdisciplinary “hub”, the Biomedicine Hub journal aims to highlight recent advances in palliative care and the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to improving the quality of life of patients with life-threatening diseases. For this article collection the journal will consider research articles, review articles, evidence-based protocols, as well as case reports and brief reports.

Topics of particular interest are:

• model palliative care programs
• medical advances in pain and symptom management
• ways of improving the understanding of the illness and its progression
• how to help patients to cope with feelings and changes related to the illness
• ways of assisting in understanding treatment options, making treatment decisions, and coordinating care

Please select the option “Call for Papers: Advances in Palliative Care” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.

Karger has established agreements with consortia and institutions that include full or partial coverage of Article Processing Charges (APC). Corresponding authors can publish Open Access articles at no or reduced cost if they are associated with or employed by one of these universities.

Cytogenetic and Genome Research

Emerging Trends in Cytogenetic and Genome Research

Cytogenetic and Genome Research publishes research in clinical, molecular, and comparative cytogenetics and genomics. In order to highlight the important work being done in this field, the journal is launching an article collection that brings together the latest research. Whilst not exclusive, we welcome contributions that delve into a variety of domains, that may emphasize:

• Genetic foundations for advancements in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
• Human Genetics and the bases of human diseases.
• Plant Cytogenetics and Genomics and examinations of the structure and function of plant chromosomes.
• Animal Genomics and variations within breeds to further an understanding of animal genetics.
• Epigenetics and studies of epigenetic mechanisms.
• Chromosome structure, function, and evolution with attention paid to sex chromosomes, centromeres, telomeres, and other repetitive DNA families.

Authors are encouraged to submit manuscripts that contribute to the evolving landscape of genetic and genomic research, providing valuable insights into these dynamic fields.

Please select the option “Call for Papers: Emerging Trends in Cytogenetic and Genome Research” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.

Cytogenetic and Genome Research is a Transformative Journal and supports Open Access publications. Publishing in this journal will ensure authors meet a plan-S style funding mandate. In addition, corresponding authors can publish Open Access articles at no or reduced cost if they are associated with or employed by one of one of these universities.

Molecular Syndromology

Precision Medicine

Molecular Syndromology invites submissions for an article collection dedicated to precision medicine. Building upon the journal’s established strength int this area, we are particularly interested in research papers and reviews that explore innovative treatment opportunities. Areas of focus might include:

• Studies of precision medicine approaches in the context of genetic disorders.
• Molecular genetic techniques.
• Studies on synaptic protein expression and its implications for disease treatment.
• Investigations into specific gene mutations (e.g., NEXMIF, GRIN2A, GRIN2B, GRIN2D)
• Novel therapeutic strategies and drug evaluations for genetic disorders, including epileptic encephalopathies.
• Analyses of treatment variability and response in patients with similar genetic profiles.

Please select the option “Call for Papers: Precision Medicine” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.

Molecular Syndromology supports Open Access publications. Corresponding authors can publish Open Access articles at no or reduced cost if they are associated with or employed by one of these universities.

Molecular Syndromology

Genetic and Clinical Characterization of Genes Associated with Novel Genetic Disorders

We invite original research on the identification and characterization of novel genetic disorders using next-generation sequencing and other advanced technologies. The topics of interest include neurodevelopmental disorders, genetic skeletal disorders, rare skin disorders, infertility, and complex syndromes, as well as high-throughput technologies, new therapeutic approaches, gene editing and genomics, and GWAS. Join us in advancing our understanding of the genetic basis of human health and disease.

Please select the option “Call for Papers: Genetic and clinical characterization of genes associated with novel genetic disorders” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.

Molecular Syndromology supports Open Access publications. Corresponding authors can publish Open Access articles at no or reduced cost if they are associated with or employed by one of these universities.

Gerontology

Regenerative Medicine for Aging

The journal Gerontology solicits papers in the field of regenerative medicine.

The human life span has almost doubled in the past 70 years; however, the number of disease-free years has not kept pace. Chronic, age-related diseases often characterize the last decade of life, and affect its quality. Extending longevity in good health is essential to increase the quality of life of aged people and diminish the cost burden to society.

The Regenerative section of Gerontology welcomes research papers focusing on new solutions for increasing health span via regenerative approaches and anti-senescent investigation. Topics covered include but are not limited to:

• Nutrition therapies
• Medical weight loss therapies
• Hormone replacement therapies
• Stem cell therapies
• Tissue engineering
• Immunomodulation therapy

Please select the option “Call for Papers: Regenerative Medicine for Aging” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.

Gerontology supports Open Access publications. Corresponding authors can publish Open Access articles at no or reduced cost if they are associated with or employed by one of these universities.

Journal of Innate Immunity

Open Access Journal

Immunometabolism

The impact of immunometabolites in the pathogenesis of infection is increasingly appreciated. In this focused issue of the Journal of Innate Immunity we are showcasing articles that illustrate the varied roles of immunometabolites in viral and bacterial infection. We hope to include both primary research and reviews that detail how both host and pathogen metabolites affect immune responses. Studies on the immunometabolic responses to viral infections, especially SARS CoV2 and influenza, are encouraged. Bacterial infection due to intracellular pathogens such as M. tuberculosis and Salmonellae as well as predominantly extracellular pathogens including S. aureus and S. pneumoniae will be included.

Please select the option “Call for Papers: Immunometabolism” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.

Karger has established agreements with consortia and institutions that include full or partial coverage of Article Processing Charges (APC). Corresponding authors can publish Open Access articles at no or reduced cost if they are associated with or employed by one of these universities.

Neuroimmunomodulation

COVID-19, Hormones and Brain

In the pathogenesis and the progression of COVID-19, Involvement of gender (sex hormones), secosteroids (Vitamin D), glucocorticoids (used for therapy, but also since altered by stress of the disease), together with other nonsteroidal hormones, and neuroendocrine pathways are recognized as critical pathophysiological factors.

A pioneer issue of euroimmunomodulation is now dedicated to “COVID-19, Hormones and Brain”. It will show an article collection on this topic from basic and clinical science, that helps to understand this fundamental aspect.

Potential authors are invited to submit articles that will be rapidly peer reviewed. The article should demonstrate crosstalk between hormones and viral infection in the context of COVID-19.

Please mention the Call for Paper in your Cover Letter when submitting.

Neuroimmunomodulation

Microbiota and Gut-Brain Connection in Neuroinflammation

Increasing lines of evidence have shown the gut-brain connection in both physiological and pathophysiological conditions. The connection is not simply through neuronal pathways, such as the vagus nerve. The community composition of the gut microbiome and the metabolites being produced by microorganisms in the gut can also affect the brain including cognition, mental/psychological functions, and neuroinflammation, which can further modulate progression of neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases.

This article collection aims to collect articles describing the lates developments on the effect of “Microbiota and Gut-Brain Connection in Neuroinflammation”. We welcome original research articles (both experimental and clinical), brief reports, methods and review articles focusing on, but not strictly limited to, the following topics:

1. experimental studies of how modifying microbiota in the gut affects neuroinflammation
2. involvement of different immune cells such as macrophages, lymphocytes or innate lymphoid cells affected by microbiota to modulate their infiltration in the brain
3. how neuroinflammation affects gut and microbiota
4. how systemic inflammation modulates microbiota leading to modulation of immune cells in neuroinflammation
5. how disturbances of endocrine systems affect microbiota in the gut leading to modulation of neuroinflammation.

Please select the option “Call for Papers: Microbiota and Gut-Brain Connection in Neuroinflammation” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.

Karger has established agreements with consortia and institutions that include full or partial coverage of Article Processing Charges (APC). Corresponding authors can publish Open Access articles at no or reduced cost if they are associated with or employed by one of these universities.

American Journal of Nephrology

New Insights in Onconephrology

American Journal of Nephrology aims to dedicate an article collection to recent advancements in onconephrolgy. Authors are welcome to submit research articles and reviews that present novel concepts and insights to the research community as well as highlight the controversies that need future research.

Topics of particular interest include but are not limited to:

• Renal cell carcinoma
• CKD, AKI and glomerular diseases in patients with cancer
• Kidney functions in patients with cancer
• Kidney disease in stem cell transplantation
• Clinical surveillance and management strategies for drug-induced and cancer immunotherapies nephrotoxicity (ICI, CAR-T, urinary T-cells and serum biomarkers)
• Electrolyte disorders in patients with cancer
• Therapeutics and diagnostics in onconephrology
• Epidemiology of risk, disease presentation, and treatment effects in onconephrology

Submitted articles will be rapidly peer-reviewed and published online within a few days from acceptance.

Please select the option “New Insights in Onconephrology” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.

American Journal of Nephrology supports Open Access publications. Corresponding authors can publish Open Access articles at no or reduced cost if they are associated with or employed by one of these universities.

Blood Purification

Green Renal Replacement Therapy: Caring for the Environment

Human-induced climate change is considered the greatest health threat of the 21st century. Healthcare contributes approximately 4.5% of global annual greenhouse gas production. Within hospitals, renal replacement therapy (RRT) has been estimated as one of the major contributors through greenhouse gas emission, depletion of natural resources and generation of waste. Strategies are needed to mitigate this impact and improve the long-term environmental sustainability of acute and chronic RRT.

Blood Purification aims to dedicate an article collection to “Green Renal Replacement Therapy”. Authors are welcome to submit research articles and reviews that present novel concepts and insights to the research community as well as knowledge gaps that need future research.

Topics of particular interest include but are not limited to:

• Analysis of the carbon footprint associated with different RRT modalities
• Strategies for resource conservation in the provision of dialysis treatment
• Introduction of environmentally friendly RRT practices
• Development and evaluation of educational programs on the environmental impact of RRT
• Proposals for integrating renewable energy sources for RRT
• Strategies to minimize waste generation during RRT, including the re-use and re-cycling of materials
• Exploration of patient preferences and attitudes toward environmentally sustainable RRT options
• Comparative studies on the environmental impact of RRT in different regions and healthcare systems
• Collaborative initiatives to reduce the global environmental footprint of RRT

By addressing these topics, authors can contribute valuable insights to the field of green RRT and provide actionable insights for making RRT more environmentally sustainable.

Please select the option “Call for Papers: Green Renal Replacement Therapy: Caring for the Environment” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.

Blood Purification supports Open Access publications. Corresponding authors can publish Open Access articles at no or reduced cost if they are associated with or employed by one of these universities.

Cardiorenal Medicine

Emerging Cardiorenal Concepts and Controversies

The pathophysiologic pathways linking cardiovascular disease and kidney dysfunction are complex and have been the focus of intense investigations over the past several years. There have been significant advances in our understanding of these mechanisms and several therapeutic agents have also been introduced.

The goal of this Call for Papers is to bring together articles related to interactions between the heart and the kidney in a variety of settings with special emphasis on the novel concepts as well as the controversies that need future research. For this article collection "Emerging Cardiorenal Concepts and Controversies", the journal will consider original research articles, brief reports, and review articles focusing on, but not limited to, the following topics:

• Hypertension in heart failure
• Biomarkers in heart failure and cardiorenal syndrome
• Kidney-heart transplant in cardiorenal syndrome
• Kidney in advanced heart failure
• Diuretic resistance and decongestive strategies in heart failure
• Precision medicine and cardiorenal syndrome

Please select the option “Call for Papers: Emerging Cardiorenal Concepts and Controversies” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.

Karger has established agreements with consortia and institutions that include full or partial coverage of Article Processing Charges (APC). Corresponding authors can publish Open Access articles at no or reduced cost if they are associated with or employed by one of these universities.

Cardiorenal Medicine

Fluid Overload in Cardiorenal Medicine: From “Bench to Bedside”

The phenomenon of volume overload has received considerable attention in cardiorenal research in recent years. In the current Special Collection of Cardiorenal Medicine, we welcome researchers to submit their original work that contributes to a deeper understanding of this complex process. We welcome manuscripts that address various aspects, ranging from the underlying pathophysiology to clinical challenges, including but not limited to diagnosis, risk assessment, novel biomarkers, monitoring, and management. Through these contributions, we aim to enrich the existing body of knowledge on volume overload and its multifaceted implications in cardiorenal syndrome.

Please select the option “Call for Papers: Fluid overload in Cardiorenal Medicine: From “bench to bedside” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.

Karger has established agreements with consortia and institutions that include full or partial coverage of Article Processing Charges (APC). Corresponding authors can publish Open Access articles at no or reduced cost if they are associated with or employed by one of these universities.

Glomerular Diseases

Open Access Journal

Advances in Diabetic Kidney Diseases

Glomerular Diseases is a first-in-class open access peer-reviewed journal focusing exclusively on the glomerulus with the overarching purpose to disseminate cutting-edge clinical knowledge and expertise in all areas of basic and clinical science relevant to the glomerulus to accomplish precision medicine for patients with glomerular diseases.

In recognition of the robust novel treatment options for diabetic kidney diseases, Glomerular Diseases plans a Special Collection on “Advances in Diabetic Kidney Disease (DKD)”. Authors are welcome to submit original research, case series, state-of-the-art reviews, case reports of unique value, and opinion pieces reporting advances in DKD in the areas of:

• Novel pathogenetic insights
• Future treatments
• DKD prognostic indices
• Relationship between DKD and cardiovascular disease
• Cellular mechanisms of SGLT2i in attenuation of DKD
• Gut microbiota in DKD
• Animal models
• Serum and urine biomarkers
• MicroRNAs in DKD pathogenesis and treatment
• DKD "Omics": Proteomics, Pepdidomics, Metabolomics, Genomics

Glomerular Diseases releases accepted manuscripts in a continuous fashion upon acceptance after peer-review.

Please select the option “Call for Papers: Advances in Diabetic Kidney Diseases” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.

Karger has established agreements with consortia and institutions that include full or partial coverage of Article Processing Charges (APC). Corresponding authors can publish Open Access articles at no or reduced cost if they are associated with or employed by one of these universities.

Kidney and Blood Pressure Research

Open Access Journal

Kidney Stone Disease

Kidney stone disease is a multifactorial disease that has a high prevalence and recurrence rate. Both genetic and environmental factors contribute to pathophysiology. Recurrent stone disease is associated with an increased risk progressing to chronic kidney disease and also with adverse cardiovascular outcomes. Recent advances in genetics, in our understanding of metabolic and nutritional factors, and important clinical trials have produced new insights into the pathogenesis, prevention and treatment of stone disease.

This call for papers aims to collect research articles and reviews describing advances in the field of kidney stone disease and its relationship to other conditions such as cardiovascular or metabolic disorders. Topics of particular interest are:

• Epidemiology of kidney stone disease and its associated socioeconomic costs
• Genetics of kidney stone disease
• Cellular mechanisms of crystal formation and intrarenal processes
• Diagnosis of stone disease and underlying biochemical traits
• Nutrition and kidney stone disease
• Microbiome and kidney stone disease
• Prevention of stone disease
• Therapies of stone disease

Please select the option “Call for Papers: Kidney Stone Disease” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.

Karger has established agreements with consortia and institutions that include full or partial coverage of Article Processing Charges (APC). Corresponding authors can publish Open Access articles at no or reduced cost if they are associated with or employed by one of these universities.

Kidney and Blood Pressure Research

Open Access Journal

Kidney Function and Omics Science

The advent of the omics sciences is changing our knowledge in the medical field. Omics are acquiring great importance in defining the pathogenesis, helping the diagnosis and devising new therapies for many diseases. The possibility to conduct omics investigations at the single cell level and, with the advent of space omics, to reconstruct the entire function of an organ are truly revolutionizing the medical field. The kidney, with its complex anatomical architecture and its profound cellular differentiation, can greatly benefit from these new technologies.

This call for papers aims to collect research articles and reviews describing how omics technologies are changing our knowledge of renal function and the repercussions they have in the field of physiopathology, diagnostics, and therapy of renal diseases. Topics of particular interest are:

• Application of omics approaches in rare renal diseases
• Characterization of urinary extracellular vesicles
• Characterization of urine-derived renal progenitors
• Single cell transcriptomics of normal and diseased renal cells
• Spatial genomics and proteomics of normal and diseased renal cells

Please select the option “Call for Papers: Kidney Function and Omics Science” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.

Karger has established agreements with consortia and institutions that include full or partial coverage of Article Processing Charges (APC). Corresponding authors can publish Open Access articles at no or reduced cost if they are associated with or employed by one of these universities.

Nephron

Person-Centered Healthcare in Nephrology

Nephron is calling for research articles, reviews, and case studies that present novel insights into person-centered healthcare in nephrology for the "World Kidney Health" section of the journal. Person-centered healthcare is more than patient-centered healthcare in that the patient (and carers such as family members) is an equal partner in the design and co-production of kidney healthcare. Person-centered healthcare is an approach to practice established through the formation and fostering of mutual and respectful relationships between all healthcare providers, service users (patients/consumers), and others significant to them in their lives.

Topics of particular interest are:

• Person-centered care along the chronic kidney disease trajectory
• Person-centered care and its role and potential for an integrated response to health needs of people living with kidney failure
• Service delivery approaches to embedding person-centered care in kidney services
• Pilot and/or feasibility studies of person-centered care interventions for people with kidney disease/failure and/or receiving kidney replacement therapy
• Qualitative studies of patients or carers receiving person-centered care
• Facilitators and barriers to delivering person-centered care
• Value-based healthcare approaches or cost-effectiveness of delivery person-centered care in kidney services

Please select the option “Call for Papers: Person-centered Healthcare in Nephrology” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.

Nephron supports Open Access publications. Corresponding authors can publish Open Access articles at no or reduced cost if they are associated with or employed by one of these universities.

Nephron

Genetics and Epigenetics of Renal Ciliopathies

Renal ciliopathies are a clinically and genetically heterogeneous group of disorders with widely varying manifestations, from in utero symptoms to clinically silent disease until adulthood. The group includes autosomal dominant and recessive polycystic kidney diseases, nephronophthisis, medullary cystic kidney disease, as well as less frequent cilia-related disorders.

The goal of this Call for Papers is to dedicate an article collection to emerging insights on cystic kidney disease phenotypes and the underlying genetic and epigenetic determinants. We will consider original research articles, brief reports, case reports, and review articles focusing on, but not strictly limited to, the following topics:

Topics of particular interest are:

• Identification of novel and/or complex genetic abnormalities in renal ciliopathies
• Epigenetic mechanisms in the pathogenesis of PKD
• Novel findings exploring the relation between genotype and disease phenotype
• Description of novel ciliopathy syndromes
• Cohort studies describing the impact of genetic background on the response to therapies
• In vitro and in vivo models to validate and characterize candidate ciliopathy genes and to test new therapies

Please select the option "Call for Papers: Genetics and Epigenetics of Renal Ciliopathies" when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.

Nephron supports Open Access publications. Corresponding authors can publish Open Access articles at no or reduced cost if they are associated with or employed by one of these universities.

Cerebrovascular Diseases

Advances in the Management of Intracranial Hemorrhage

The journal Cerebrovascular Diseases is calling for papers for an article collection entitled “Advances in the Management of Intracranial Hemorrhage” which aims to bring together recent research and review articles, as well as brief reports, focusing on, but not strictly limited to, the following topics:

• Epidemiology and Genetics of ICH
• Imaging of ICH
• Hyperacute Medical Management of ICH
• Reversal of OAC - related ICH
• ICH Recovery and Rehabilitation

Please select the option “Call for Papers: Advances in the Management of Intracranial Hemorrhage” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.

Cerebrovascular Diseases supports Open Access publications. Corresponding authors can publish Open Access articles at no or reduced cost if they are associated with or employed by one of these universities.

Cerebrovascular Diseases

Frailty in Stroke

We are increasingly aware that frailty is associated with stroke risk and factors propagating this influence in the frail include:

• Increased number and severity of stroke risk factors
• Increased stroke complications and poorer stroke recovery
• Increased severity of stroke
• Decreased response to treatment

However, limited data exist on the above in certain stroke sub-types and we remain unclear as to how best to assess frailty in stroke, incorporate assessments into treatment decisions and understand some of the pathophysiological [processes involved with transition from pre-stroke frailty to post-stroke frailty.

To date, the frailty in stroke literature has been dispersed across ageing, gerontology and cerebrovascular journals – this special issue offers a unique opportunity to homogenise the science and expertise to encourage engagement from cross-specialty collaborations to advance this field.

We welcome original research articles, brief reports, protocols, review articles, and letters presenting a perspective to advance the understanding of the role of frailty in stroke. Topics of interest are, but not strictly limited to, the following:

• Frailty and stroke outcome, particularly in stroke sub-types including intracerebral haemorrhage, cerebral venous sinus thrombosis and subarachnoid haemorrhage.
• Factors influencing propagation of frailty and stroke risk.
• Pre-frailty and frailty trajectories for stroke survivors.
• Reperfusion therapies and frailty as a modifier in stroke care.
• Broader frailty considerations including cognitive, psychological and biological associations and mechanisms.

Please select the option “Call for Papers: Frailty in Stroke” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.

Cerebrovascular Diseases supports Open Access publications. Corresponding authors can publish Open Access articles at no or reduced cost if they are associated with or employed by one of these universities.

Cerebrovascular Diseases

Sex and Gender Disparities in Stroke

Cerebrovascular Diseases journal is pleased to announce that it will publish papers and an article collection on “Sex and Gender Disparities in Stroke”.

Despite recent landmark achievements in stroke research and treatment, there remains a pressing need to address the sex and gender disparities associated with stroke incidence, treatment outcomes, and access to healthcare. This call for papers has a broad scope, and we invite researchers, clinicians, public health experts, and other stakeholders to submit their original research articles, brief reports, review articles, and letters presenting a perspective to deepen the understanding of sex and gender disparities in stroke. We particularly welcome submissions from low- and middle-income countries where sex-disaggregated stroke data are lacking, as well as insights into disparities faced by the LGBTQI community affected by stroke. Additionally, we value the sharing of local and regional experiences in this field and encourage proposals for evidence-based approaches to mitigate these inequalities.

Topics of interest:

• State-of-the-art reviews of the current landscape of sex and gender disparities in stroke
• Sex and gender-specific risk factors and social determinants contributing to variations in stroke epidemiology
• Preventive measures tailored to women's specific needs, including awareness of stroke, lifestyle interventions, medications, and health promotion initiatives
• Differences in timely diagnosis, access to medical treatment, use of therapeutic interventions, and access to post-stroke rehabilitation
• Sex and Gender disparities on functional recovery, quality of life, and mortality
• Sex and Gender-sensitive healthcare policies to reduce disparities in stroke prevention, treatment, and long-term care

Please select the option “Call for Papers: Sex and Gender Disparities in Stroke” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.

Cerebrovascular Diseases supports Open Access publications. Corresponding authors can publish Open Access articles at no or reduced cost if they are associated with or employed by one of these universities.

Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders

Enhancing Ethnocultural Diversity and Under-Represented Groups in Dementia Research

Alzheimer’s disease involves a multitude of risk and protective factors encompassing genetics and lived experiences. Ethnoculturally diverse individuals from under-represented groups (URGs), including Black/African American and Hispanic/Latinx individuals in the United States and globally, are disproportionally at greater risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Further, physiological ethno-racial differences are observed, such as the amyloid (A), tau (T), and neurodegeneration (N) biomarkers used in the current diagnostic criteria for Alzheimer’s disease. Despite these recognized disease heterogeneities, recruitment of under-represented groups lags in basic research, clinical trials and dementia prevention studies.

Recognizing the gap in communication that exists between minority populations and Alzheimer’s disease research community, education and outreach are a critical step in addressing these disparities. We are calling for articles to highlight studies into under-represented groups ranging from basic genetic and biomarker research to innovative strategies for successful recruitment. These studies will provide data relevant to specific populations, which when taken together, can also provide fundamental insights into the causes and treatments of dementia.

This call for articles aims to collect articles describing the latest developments in the research of URGs. We will consider original research articles, brief reports, protocols and review articles focusing on, but not strictly limited to, the following topics:

• Biomarker, neuroimaging, genomic studies of URGs
• Approaches to enhance recruitment of URGs
• Pharmacogenomic response to treatments and medications of URGs

Please select the option “Call for Papers: Under-represented groups in dementia research” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.

Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders supports Open Access publications. Corresponding authors can publish Open Access articles at no or reduced cost if they are associated with or employed by one of these universities.

Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders

Harnessing Smart Technologies to Enhance Translation of Dementia Research from Bench to Bedside

The rapid improvement in smart technologies have generated a multitude of applications for dementia research and care, ranging from remote diagnosis to health delivery. Technologies include established modalities such as smartphones and tablets, which provide access to personal computing and associated capabilities. Further, wearables, smart home systems, robots, virtual reality and artificial intelligence are also enabling the development of targeted strategies to deliver care for those living with dementia.

This call for articles aims to collect articles describing the latest developments in the research and implementation of these technologies. We will consider original research articles, brief reports, protocols and review articles focusing on, but not strictly limited to, the following topics:

• Application of digital platforms to aid in remote diagnoses of neurodegeneration
• Identification of novel digital biomarkers that can be translated to remote diagnoses
• Use of smart technologies to enhance at-home care for patients

Please select the option “Call for Papers: Harnessing smart technologies to enhance translation of dementia research from bench to bedside” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.

Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders supports Open Access publications. Corresponding authors can publish Open Access articles at no or reduced cost if they are associated with or employed by one of these universities.

Developmental Neuroscience

New Insights into the Formation of Neural Circuits

The journal Developmental Neuroscience solicits papers on the mechanisms leading to physiological or aberrant neural circuit formation.

Topics covered include but are not limited to:

• Distinct neuronal subtypes and wiring specificity
• Formation of dendritic arbors and spines
• Axonal pathfinding, targeting, and branching
• Role of glial cells in circuit development
• Synaptogenesis and synapse elimination
• Aberrant circuit formation

Please select the option “Call for Papers: New insights into the formation of neural circuits” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.

Developmental Neuroscience is a Subscribe to Open (S2O) journal, aiming to achieve Open Access without cost to authors or readers. Authors submitting in 2023 can publish open access Open Access without any charges.

Developmental Neuroscience

Role of Microglia in Brain Development

The journal Developmental Neuroscience solicits papers on the role of microglia in brain development.

Topics covered include but are not limited to:

• Microglial effects on progenitor cells
• Microglial modulation of neuronal positioning and wiring
• Microglial support of vascular formation and integrity
• Synaptic pruning by microglia
• Effects of impaired microglial function on brain development

Please select the option “Call for Papers: Role of microglia in brain development” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.

Developmental Neuroscience is a Subscribe to Open (S2O) journal, aiming to achieve Open Access without cost to authors or readers. Authors submitting in 2023 can publish Open Access without any charges.

Neurodegenerative Diseases

Anti-amyloid Drugs: A Therapeutical Revolution in Alzheimer’s Disease

Anti-amyloid drugs are becoming available to slow-down cognitive decline for Alzheimer’s disease, however this comes with serious medical, economic, and ethical considerations. Recent concerns about safety, particularly in patients with cerebral amyloid angiopathy and specific genotypes, also raise the question of appropriate early patient selection and exclusion. We are calling for contributions to an article collection dedicated to emerging insights on clinical and research question that may guide the future of these therapeutics in AD. We will consider original research articles, protocols, guidelines, brief reports, and review articles focusing on, but not strictly limited to, the following topics:

• Biological mechanisms of action of anti-amyloid drugs
• Epidemiological studies addressing the critical issue of patient selection
• Economic implication and healthcare system planning
• Advanced neuroimaging techniques with a specific focus on amyloid-related imaging abnormalities (ARIA)

The accepted papers will be published in an article collection in Neurodegenerative Diseases entitled “Anti-amyloid drugs: a therapeutical revolution in Alzheimer’s disease.”

Please select the option “Call for Papers: Anti-amyloid drugs: a therapeutical revolution in Alzheimer’s disease” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.

Neurodegenerative Diseases is a Transformative Journal and supports Open Access publications. Corresponding authors can publish Open Access articles at no or reduced cost if they are associated with or employed by one of these universities.

Neurodegenerative Diseases

Sex and Gender in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Neurodegenerative Diseases Journal is pleased to announce that it will publish papers and an article collection on “Sex and gender in neurodegenerative diseases”.

Sex and gender play a significant role in neurodegenerative diseases, but their impact on disease risk and mechanisms, progression, and treatment responses remains understudied. This special issue aims to highlight how sex and gender influence risk, pathophysiology, and clinical outcomes in neurodegenerative conditions including, but not limited to, Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. Contributions may include studies on biological and/or social determinants and risk factors, disparities in disease mechanisms and progression, and strategies for integrating these insights into clinical practice. Our goal is to promote research that advances the field and contributes towards improved prevention strategies, diagnostics, and treatment for diverse groups, with a particular interest in novel and cutting-edge research.

We welcome a wide array of submissions including original research, brief reports, protocols, review articles, and perspectives that enhance our understanding of sex and gender influences on neurodegenerative diseases. To ensure precision and reproducibility, and to prevent ambiguity or misinterpretation of 'sex' and 'gender' terms, authors should clearly define their use of these terms and the bases for their measurements (please refer to Sex and Gender Equity in Research (SAGER) guidelines and the SAGER guidelines checklist).

Submissions that employ multidisciplinary approaches and/or have a strong translational focus, bridging research and clinical practice, are especially welcome. We further encourage submissions providing insights into sex and gender disparities among ethnic minority groups, the LGBTQI community, and other under-represented populations. In addition, we value papers that focus on evidence-based approaches to mitigate health-care inequalities.

Topics of interest are, but not strictly limited to, the following::

1. State-of-the-art reviews on sex and gender disparities in neurodegenerative diseases.
2. Sex- and gender-specific risk factors and biological/social determinants contributing to risk, pathophysiology, clinical outcomes, and disease progression.
3. Sex- and gender disparities in disease mechanisms and progression.
4. Sex- and gender disparities in diagnostic processes, access to medical treatment, and use of therapeutic interventions.
5. Sex and gender disparities in mental health, well-being, and quality of life.
6. How sex and gender intersect with other identity dimensions (e.g., race, ethnicity, culture, socio-economic status) to influence clinical outcomes and quality of health care.
7. Preventive measures tailored to personalised needs related to sex and gender (and broader identity factors), including risk awareness, symptom management, lifestyle interventions, medications, and health promotion initiatives.

Please select the option “Call for Papers: Sex and gender in neurodegenerative diseases” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.

Neurodegenerative Diseases is a Transformative Journal and supports Open Access publications. Publishing in this journal will ensure authors meet a plan-S style funding mandate. In addition, corresponding authors can publish Open Access articles at no or reduced cost if they are associated with or employed by one of one of these universities.

Neuroepidemiology

Neuroepidemiology in Africa

Neuroepidemiology is calling for reviews, systematic reviews, brief reports, and research articles to be published in a special article collection entitled "Neuroepidemiology in Africa".

Potential authors are invited to submit articles of topics mentioned above that will be rapidly peer reviewed. Please mention the Call for Paper in your Cover Letter when submitting.

Please select the option “Call for Papers: Neuroepidemiology in Africa” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.

Neuroepidemiology supports Open Access publications. Corresponding authors can publish Open Access articles at no or reduced cost if they are associated with or employed by one of these universities.

Neuroepidemiology

Costs of Neurological Disorders

Neurological disorders have become the leading cause of deaths and disabilities combined, but their societal costs (direct and indirect) remain largely unexplored. However, knowing the costs of neurological disorders (separate disorders and all such disorders combined) on the national, regional, and global levels is of great importance for health care planning and resource allocation. We are calling for review, analytic, and methodology papers on the costs of neurological disorders (including projections of the costs in the near 20-30 years) for an article collection in Neuroepidemiology entitled “Costs of Neurological Disorders”.

Potential authors are invited to submit articles on topics mentioned above that will be rapidly peer-reviewed.

Please select the option "Call for Papers: Costs of Neurological Disorders" when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.

Neuroepidemiology supports Open Access publications. Corresponding authors can publish Open Access articles at no or reduced cost if they are associated with or employed by one of these universities.

Neuroepidemiology

Epidemiology of Sleep Disorders in Neurology

Neuroepidemiology is calling for reviews, systematic reviews, brief reports, and research articles to be published in a special article collection entitled Epidemiology of Sleep Disorders in Neurology.

Potential authors are invited to submit articles on topics mentioned above that will be rapidly peer-reviewed.

Please select the option "Call for Paper: Epidemiology of Sleep Disorders in Neurology" when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.

Neuroepidemiology supports Open Access publications. Corresponding authors can publish Open Access articles at no or reduced cost if they are associated with or employed by one of these universities.

Lifestyle Genomics

Open Access Journal

Precision Nutrition and Lifestyles for Managing Cardiometabolic Diseases

Cardiometabolic diseases describes a group of morbid manifestations that includes cardiovascular conditions, inflammation, type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance and fatty liver dysfunction. Lifestyle interventions are commonly the first approach to prevent and treat cardiometabolic diseases. However, it is well recognized that the responses to interventions that aim to manage cardiometabolic diseases are highly variable, with some individuals exhibiting the desired outcome and some individuals showing no response or even adverse manifestations. Understanding the basis for personalized responses is essential to develop comprehensive and dynamic nutritional and lifestyle recommendations relevant to both individuals and for population health. Precision nutrition is an emerging field that aims to characterize and integrate the genetic, epigenetic, and metagenomic factors that contribute to inter-individual variability in response to diet and lifestyle interventions. Moreover, this field also encompasses a broad perspective that considers dietary patterns, circadian rhythms, health status markers, physical activity assessment, as well as socioeconomic and psychosocial features, that can be considered as dynamic and integrative endpoints. While the application of precision nutrition and lifestyle for the management of cardiometabolic comorbidities remains in early stages, the results to date give cause for optimism and quick promising implementation. However, much research remains if we are to translate findings from basic investigative studies to clinical practice.

The overarching goal of this collection of articles is to highlight recent advances in the application of precision nutrition and lifestyle for the management of cardiometabolic diseases, including where ‘omic technologies and bioinformatic tools play relevant roles. This collection will consider new mechanistic insights as well as clinical applications related to precision nutrition and lifestyle. Additionally, articles that address the barriers and challenges facing the field, or outline the opportunities for knowledge translation, are equally appropriate.

In this Special Call, we welcome original research, review articles, systematic reviews, and perspectives in the fields of precision nutrition, lifestyle, and cardiometabolic diseases including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease and obesity.

If you have any questions about this Special Call or would like to confirm the suitability of your manuscript, please email David M Mutch (Editor-in-Chief of Lifestyle Genomics).

Please select the option “Call for Papers: Precision Nutrition and Lifestyles for Managing Cardiometabolic Diseases” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.

Karger has established agreements with consortia and institutions that include full or partial coverage of Article Processing Charges (APC). Corresponding authors can publish Open Access articles at no or reduced cost if they are associated with or employed by one of these universities.

Chemotherapy

Therapeutic Drug Monitoring in the Cancer Patient

The article collection “Therapeutic Drug Monitoring in the Cancer Patient” is intended as a forum for research or review articles on various aspects of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) in contemporary oncology, including studies of small molecules (cytostatic/cytotoxics, tyrosine kinase inhibitors, immunomodulators), antibodies, and CAR-T cells. Screening for drug metabolism polymorphism and pharmacokinetic correlates of drug efficacy or toxicity in special populations - children, the elderly, high-risk multi-morbidity patients - would be important topics to address.

Authors should refer to the author guidelines.. The manuscript submission deadline is September 30, 2024.

Please select the option “Call for Papers: Therapeutic Drug Monitoring in the Cancer Patient” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.

Chemotherapy supports Open Access publications. Corresponding authors can publish Open Access articles at no or reduced cost if they are associated with or employed by one of these universities.

Oncology

Artificial Intelligence and Decision-Making in Oncology

Artificial intelligence (AI) has made remarkable progress in recent years, transforming how we collect data, interact with machines, and work. These changes also affect how we make decisions in clinical practice, from assessing risks to recommending treatments. We welcome original and review papers on topics related to AI and decision-making in oncology. The manuscripts will be considered for the collection "AI and Decision-Making in Oncology".

Please select the option “Call for Papers: AI and Decision-Making in Oncology” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.

Oncology supports Open Access publications. Corresponding authors can publish Open Access articles at no or reduced cost if they are associated with or employed by one of these universities.

Oncology Research and Treatment

Beyond Biology: The Crucial Role of Sex and Gender in Oncology

In the dynamic field of oncology, the influence of sex and gender remains a critical yet underexplored dimension. Historically, medical research has often overlooked these factors, leading to a one-size-fits-all approach in cancer treatment and care. However, recent advancements underscore the importance of understanding how both biological sex and sociocultural gender roles significantly influence cancer epidemiology, treatment efficacy, and patient outcomes.

Biological sex plays an undeniable role in oncology. Men and women exhibit different genetic, hormonal, and immunological profiles, which can lead to variations in e.g., cancer susceptibility and progression, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics.

Gender – the roles, behaviors, and expectations society ascribes to men and women – also significantly impacts cancer care. Gender influences factors such as health-seeking behavior, access to healthcare, and adherence to treatment. For example, men are generally less likely to seek medical help or participate in preventive health screenings, potentially leading to later-stage diagnoses and poorer prognoses. Women might face gender-based disparities in the recognition and treatment of their symptoms. The importance of investigating the impact of sex and gender in oncology is twofold:

Firstly, it enables the development of more effective, personalized treatment strategies. Recognizing sex-based biological differences can guide the selection of therapeutic agents and dosing regimens, potentially improving treatment efficacy and reducing adverse effects. Secondly, understanding gender-related aspects can enhance patient care and support. Tailoring psychosocial interventions to address gender-specific needs and challenges can significantly improve patient well-being and treatment compliance.

To fully harness these benefits, a concerted effort is needed in oncological research and practice. This includes conducting sex-disaggregated research, developing gender-sensitive treatment protocols, and implementing policies that address gender disparities in healthcare access and quality. The investigation of sex and gender in oncology is not a mere academic pursuit; it is a necessity for advancing cancer care. By embracing these complexities, the medical community can move towards more personalized, effective, and equitable cancer treatment and support for all patients.

We are calling for contributions to an article collection dedicated to emerging insights on clinical and research questions that address the critical impact of sex and gender in cancer diagnosis and treatment. We will consider original research articles, brief reports, and review articles.

The accepted papers will be published in an article collection in Oncology Research and Treatment entitled “Beyond Biology: The Crucial Role of Sex and Gender in Oncology”.

Please select the option “Call for Papers: Beyond Biology: The Crucial Role of Sex and Gender in Oncology” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.

Oncology Research and Treatmentsupports Open Access publications. Corresponding authors can publish Open Access articles at no or reduced cost if they are associated with or employed by one of these universities.

Complex Psychiatry

Biology, Genomics and Epidemiology of Mental Health Problems Related to COVID-19

The Complex Psychiatry journal aims to bring together in this article collection research articles, review articles, as well as brief reports that focus on furthering our understanding of the biology, genomics, and epidemiology of mental health problems related to COVID-19. Despite an increasing number of COVID-19 articles published since the beginning of the pandemic, we believe that there is still a gap in knowledge regarding the genetic epidemiology of mental health in this context, which this article collection aims to address.

Topics of particular interest are:

• Studies of the causal relationships of COVID-19 traits and psychiatric traits
• Epidemiology of COVID-19 with respect to psychiatric illness
• Genome-wide studies of comorbidities involving COVID-19 and mental health
• Pleiotropy analyses regarding COVID-19 and psychiatric traits

Please select the option “Call for Papers: Biology, Genomics and Epidemiology of Mental Health Problems Related to COVID-19” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.

Complex Psychiatry supports Open Access publications. Corresponding authors can publish Open Access articles at no or reduced cost if they are associated with or employed by one of these universities.

Human Development

New Ideas in the Field of Human Development

Human Development welcomes all manner of conceptual articles - both theoretical and metatheoretical - related to the study of development. With each methodological and technological innovation in developmental science arrives both new conceptual confusions and opportunities for achieving new levels of conceptual clarity in the discipline. We enthusiastically call for manuscripts that identify and resolve such conceptual confusions, both in theory and method, as well as manuscripts that advance longstanding efforts to elucidate the metatheoretical assumptions underlying the study of development.

We would also like to especially encourage conceptual analysis and advancement related to the following topics:

• Current epistemologies in the study of development
• Developmental relations between so-called “higher” (e.g., executive function) and “lower” (e.g., sensorimotor sense-making) psychological processes
• Less well represented areas within developmental science such as the development of imagination and development in adulthood and older adults

Please select the option “Call for Papers: New Ideas in the Field of Human Development” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.

Human Development supports Open Access publications. Corresponding authors can publish Open Access articles at no or reduced cost if they are associated with or employed by one of these universities.

Psychopathology

A Mechanistic Approach to Psychotherapy

Despite the improvement of psychotherapy methods over the last decades, there remains considerable opportunity to improve treatment outcomes. A limited understanding of the psychological and biological mechanisms of action through which change in psychotherapy occurs impedes the personalization of psychotherapy. A mechanism-based approach moves beyond specific disorders and focuses on the functional mechanisms needed to alleviate symptoms and enhance mental well-being. A greater understanding of the mechanisms of change would contribute to advancing more effective and efficient treatment. Further, understanding the psychological and biological mechanisms could contribute to developing a coherent set of evidence-based core processes; these may be theory-based or modelled at an idiographic level and then extended to nomothetic generalizations using machine learning analyses. These models are essential since hypothesis-testing longitudinal designs are critical to understanding the mechanisms of change. An advantage of a mechanism-based approach to psychotherapy is that it is not limited to a single theory or a single school of psychotherapy. It provides a more sophisticated understanding of change, which can lead to more effective interventions that incorporate various pertinent information such as a patient´s social learning history, relationship patterns, current symptoms and everyday functioning.

Subtopics:

Each original research article will present previously unpublished data:

• on one (or several) specific changing variable(s) either of a psychological or biological nature, either related to the patient or the therapeutic relationship
• idiographic work increasing the understanding of change processes through data based on session protocols or a moment-by-moment basis in everyday life
• that enables predictive modelling of psychotherapy response and course and, thus, individualized treatment.
• dedicated to personalization of psychotherapy
• that minimizes the gap between research and practice.

or a systematic or narrative review of data:

• dedicated to elucidating the central components, the mediators and moderators of change
• based on integrative approaches to overcome the traditional boundaries of psychotherapy schools
• that aim at individualized approaches to psychotherapy

Please select the option “Call for Papers: A mechanistic approach to psychotherapy’” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.

Psychopathology supports Open Access publications. Corresponding authors can publish Open Access articles at no or reduced cost if they are associated with or employed by one of these universities.

Public Health Genomics

Open Access Journal

Proactive Implementation in Translational Genomics

Genomics has progressed rapidly over the last 20 years since the first human genome was sequenced. Despite exciting genetic discoveries, implementation of genomic medicine into routine clinical practice remains challenging. This step is essential if genomics is to fulfil its promised potential and impact on patient experience and care.

To date there has been a wide range of interesting descriptive papers in the literature on the implementation of genomics into clinical practice. There is now an urgent need to examine investigations of implementation strategies that support adoption of clinical genomics. This special article collection calls for research articles, reviews and brief reports on implementation research across the translational spectrum, with an emphasis on active implementation, both in research and practice, across all areas of clinical genomics including rare disease, rare cancers, public health, precision medicine, cancer, mainstream such as cardiac care or diabetes. Appropriate submissions for this special edition include but are not limited to the following areas:

• Studies investigating and enhancing a reduction in inequity in implementation of genomics
• The use of innovative implementation science methodological approaches including novel study designs
• Cross disciplinary studies where implementation science is combined and complemented by other research disciplines
• Investigations testing implementation strategies to enhance implementation outcomes e.g., acceptability, feasibility and adoption
• Collaborative implementation science studies including strong consumer involvement
• Studies that adopt transferable learning from one clinical area or geographical area into clinical genomics or another setting
• The use of technology including AI to enhance implementation
• Approaches trialed to accelerate implementation science endeavors while retaining a robust and rigorous methodology
• Reports on studies centered on scaling up or sustainability of clinical genomics

Please select the option “Call for Papers: Active Implementation in Translational Genomics” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.

Karger has established agreements with consortia and institutions that include full or partial coverage of Article Processing Charges (APC). Corresponding authors can publish Open Access articles at no or reduced cost if they are associated with or employed by one of these universities.

Public Health Genomics

Open Access Journal

Future Forecasting for Research and Practice in the Public Health Translation of Genomic Discovery

Public Health Genomics publishes rigorous research and evidence-based practice at the intersection of genomic discovery and public health. Under the leadership of the new Editor-in-Chief, Colleen M. McBride, the journal is calling for perspective pieces with the theme “Future forecasting for research and practice in the public health translation of genomic discovery” to be featured in a special collection highlighting the current breadth of research and practice opportunities for genomics to have a positive public health benefit. Submissions include but are not limited to the following questions:

• What innovations — in communications, community engagement, implementation, health care delivery, and public policy — are needed to expand the reach of genomic discovery to populations?
• How can we develop a sustainable workforce to ensure just access to evidence-based genomic applications?
• How can we foster the transdisciplinary collaborations needed for translational research aiming to integrate genomics into existing public health programs (e.g., expertise in social determinants of health, basic science, health promotion, population screening, big data collection)?
• What work is being done that exemplifies where the field needs to go to ensure health benefits population-wide and globally (e.g., testing of genomics-informed health interventions that are sustainable and scaleable)?
• What ongoing policies and legal reforms will be needed to ensure equitable access to evidence-based genomic applications?
• How might barriers to population-wide genetic risk assessment (e.g., newborn screening, family history, genetic counseling, and testing) be addressed to ensure equitable access to genomic advances?
• What study designs and methods will be needed to develop an evidence base to guide the translation and implementation of genomics to public health

Please select the option “Call for Papers: Future forecasting for research and practice in the public health translation of genomic discovery” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.

Karger has established agreements with consortia and institutions that include full or partial coverage of Article Processing Charges (APC). Corresponding authors can publish Open Access articles at no or reduced cost if they are associated with or employed by one of these universities.

European Surgical Research

Gut Microbiome and Bariatric Surgery

Human gut microbiota has received considerable interest in the last few decades, but it has been only partly understood in its function to maintain both gut physiology and health as well as to induce and to even propagate many diseases. Several factors, such as diet, age, host genetics, antibiotics, geographics and lifestyle, are shaping gastrointestinal microbiota composition, either in a useful or harmful way. Alterations of the complex symbiosis between the human body and its microbiome are accused to contribute to the pathophysiology of a variety of diseases. Among them, metabolic diseases, such as diabetes and obesity, are clearly linked to dysbiosis of gut microbiota. There is upcoming evidence that bariatric surgery as therapeutic strategy to treat morbid obesity might have the potential to rebalance the intestinal ecosystem. Here, we like to encourage you to submit your high-quality scientific work on the theme “gut microbiome and bariatric surgery”.

Please select the option “Call for Papers: Gut Microbiome and Bariatric Surgery” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.

Karger has established agreements with consortia and institutions that include full or partial coverage of Article Processing Charges (APC). Corresponding authors can publish Open Access articles at no or reduced cost if they are associated with or employed by one of these universities.