Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare

Dove Medical Press is pleased to invite you to submit your research to an upcoming Article Collection on "A Multidisciplinary Approach to Reducing Suicide Risk Among Adolescents: Strategies, Challenges, and Solutions", in the Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare.

Youth suicide is a pressing crisis today. Globally, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that more than 720,000 people die each year by suicide, and suicide is now the third leading cause of death among 15–29 year olds (WHO, 2025). Over the past decade, youth trends have shown a sharp increase. In the United States, the suicide rate for 10–14-year-olds tripled between 2007–2018 before plateauing; for 15–19-year-olds, the rate rose ~57% (2009–2017) and remained high through 2021. These figures underscore that risk is no longer sporadic, but rather a persistent pattern in the current generation of adolescents (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2024).

Current social and digital changes are shaping a risk ecology directly relevant to adolescent suicide. Near-constant internet exposure and increasingly widespread smartphone ownership are altering daily rhythms, reducing sleep quality and duration, and increasing exposure to harmful content, including cyberbullying, glorification of self-harm, and negative social comparison. Sleep disturbances, loneliness, and distorted self-esteem are strong predictors of suicidal ideation and self-harm behavior, so an intensification of these factors in adolescents should be considered a driver of increased risk. At the same time, reduced face-to-face interactions with peers and decreased community participation weaken traditionally protective support networks. The loss of meaningful connections diminishes adolescents’ sense of belonging and heightens perceived helplessness, two psychosocial mechanisms known to contribute to suicide ideation and attempts. The migration of interactions to digital spaces can also delay help-seeking and reduce opportunities for early detection by parents, teachers, and health professionals, while content distribution algorithms have the potential to amplify exposure to risky material among vulnerable groups.

Preventing suicide in adolescence is crucial because of its profound consequences for individuals, families, and society as a whole. Timely and evidence-based interventions can reduce risk factors, strengthen protective mechanisms, and ultimately save lives. In addition to alleviating psychological and social burdens, effective prevention strategies contribute to the development of healthier communities and reduce long term strain on healthcare systems. Multidisciplinary collaboration that brings together psychiatry, psychology, education, social work, public health, and policy studies offers the most comprehensive path toward sustainable solutions.

This Article Collection welcomes contributions that present innovative strategies, address current challenges, and propose solutions to reduce suicide risk among adolescents from a multidisciplinary perspective. Submissions may include empirical studies, systematic reviews, policy analyses, and practice-based insights.

• Relevant subtopics include, but are not limited to:
• Early detection and screening
• School- and community-based interventions
• The role of digital technologies
• Cultural and socioeconomic dimensions
• Ethical considerations in prevention programs

By integrating diverse approaches, this Collection aims to advance scholarly knowledge, foster collaboration, and support the development of effective strategies for safeguarding adolescent mental health.

References

1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024). Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) data summary & trends report: 2013–2023. https://www.cdc.gov/yrbs/dstr/pdf/YRBS-2023-Data-Summary-Trend-Report.pdf

2. WHO. (2025). Suicide. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/suicide/

All manuscripts submitted to this Article Collection will undergo desk assessment and peer-review as part of our standard editorial process. Guest Advisors for this collection will not be involved in peer-reviewing manuscripts unless they are an existing member of the Editorial Board. Please review the journal Aims and Scope and author submission instructions prior to submitting a manuscript.

The deadline for submitting manuscripts is 1 November 2026.

Please submit your manuscript on our website, quoting the promo code 33EF1 to indicate that your submission is for consideration in this Article Collection. Standard Article Publishing Charges apply.

If you have any questions about this Article Collection, please contact Krista Thom at [email protected].

Guest Advisors

Mr. Rohman Hikmat, Prince of Songkla University, Indonesia

Prof. Iyus Yosep, Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia

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The Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare is pleased to welcome you to submit your research to the Article Collection "Global Advances in Pharmacogenomics: From Discovery to Clinical Implementation and Improved Patient Outcomes".

Pharmacogenomics has emerged as the primary driver of treatment individualization, moving beyond a "one-size-fits-all" approach to a model where drug selection and dosages are tailored to an individual’s genetic profile. While the field has seen rapid growth in identifying genetic variants that influence drug-metabolizing enzymes and drug targets, the focus is now shifting toward the practical integration of these findings into routine healthcare. This Article Collection explores the full spectrum of PGx, from foundational variability studies to the latest in diagnostic methodologies.

The importance of this topic lies in its potential to bridge the gap between genomic discovery and clinical utility. By optimizing therapeutic efficacy and minimizing adverse drug reactions (ADRs), pharmacogenomics serves as a critical tool for improving patient safety and healthcare cost-effectiveness globally. Understanding the genetic diversity across different populations is essential to ensure that the benefits of personalized medication management are equitable and scientifically sound for all patients.

Specific Topics of Interest include:

• Clinical Utility: Real-world evidence of PGx-guided therapy in specialties such as oncology, cardiology, and psychiatry.
• Testing Methodologies: Development and validation of innovative, scalable, or cost-effective pharmacogenetic testing platforms.
• Genetic Variability: Studies on the prevalence and impact of polymorphisms in drug-metabolizing enzymes and transporters across diverse global populations.
• Implementation Science: Strategies for integrating PGx into clinical workflows, including electronic health record (EHR) integration and clinical decision support.
• Policy and Ethics: Ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI), along with policy recommendations for national healthcare systems
• Medication Safety & ADR Management: The role of multidisciplinary teams in monitoring and preventing adverse drug reactions as a foundation for personalized therapy.

This Article Collection seeks to highlight the essential multidisciplinary collaboration between clinical pharmacists, physicians, molecular biologists, and bioinformaticians required to move pharmacogenomics from theory to practice. We invite submissions that demonstrate how integrated healthcare teams utilize genetic data to optimize therapeutic outcomes and patient safety across diverse clinical settings. The Collection particularly welcomes Original Research, Reviews, Clinical Trial Reports, Methodologies, Perspectives, and Expert Opinions that provide robust evidence for implementation. Systematic Reviews that synthesize current knowledge of genetic variability and its clinical implications are also highly encouraged.

Please review the journal Aims and Scope and author submission instructions prior to submitting a manuscript.

The deadline for submitting manuscripts is 31 December 2026.

Please submit your manuscript on our website, quoting the promo code 21442 to indicate that your submission is for consideration in this Article Collection. Standard Article Publishing Charges apply.

If you have any questions about this Article Collection, please contact Krista Thom at [email protected].

Meet the Guest Advisor
Dr. Mohamed Nagy is a clinical pharmacogenomics expert with extensive experience in research, teaching, and clinical practice. He is the Pharmacy Director at the Children's Cancer Hospital Egypt (CCHE) 57357, where he also founded and heads the Personalized Medication Management Unit. Dr. Nagy's research interests lie in pharmacogenomics, particularly in the application of genetic information to optimize drug therapy in pediatric oncology patients. Dr. Nagy serves on the board of the African Pharmacogenomics Network and is the chair of the global committee of the Pharmacogenomics Global Research Network.

The Guest Advisors declare no conflict of interest regarding this work.

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The Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare is pleased to welcome you to submit your research to the Article Collection "Contemporary Multidisciplinary Strategies in Cardiovascular and Internal Medicine From Early Detection to Advanced Intervention".

Contemporary healthcare increasingly requires multidisciplinary strategies to address the growing complexity of cardiovascular and systemic diseases. Advances in diagnostic technology, medical therapy, interventional procedures, and integrated clinical care have transformed the management of patients from early detection to advanced intervention. In particular, the collaboration between cardiology, internal medicine, radiology, critical care, and other healthcare disciplines plays a crucial role in improving diagnostic accuracy, optimizing treatment decisions, and enhancing patient outcomes across diverse clinical settings.

This topic is important because cardiovascular disease and chronic medical conditions remain leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Early identification of disease, appropriate risk stratification, and timely intervention require coordinated efforts among multiple specialties supported by modern imaging, laboratory evaluation, and evidence-based clinical pathways. Multidisciplinary care models have been shown to improve efficiency, reduce complications, and provide more personalized treatment, especially in complex patients with multiple comorbidities. As healthcare systems continue to evolve, there is a growing need for research that integrates clinical expertise, technological innovation, and collaborative decision making.

This Article Collection welcomes original research, reviews, clinical studies, and perspectives related to multidisciplinary approaches in cardiovascular and internal medicine. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Cardiac imaging
• Preventive cardiology
• Heart failure
• Coronary artery disease
• Structural heart disease
• Critical care
• Multimodality diagnostics
• Digital health
• Artificial intelligence in healthcare
• Integrated care pathways
• Collaborative clinical management

Submissions addressing translational research, real world clinical practice, and innovations that improve patient outcomes within multidisciplinary healthcare are particularly encouraged.

Please review the journal Aims and Scope and author submission instructions prior to submitting a manuscript.

The deadline for submitting manuscripts is 1 February 2027.

Please submit your manuscript on our website, quoting the promo code 78BF5 to indicate that your submission is for consideration in this Article Collection. Standard Article Publishing Charges apply.

If you have any questions about this Article Collection, please contact Krista Thom at [email protected].

Guest Advisor 

Dr. Ricardo Adrian Nugraha, Universitas Airlangga – Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia

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The Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare is pleased to welcome you to submit your research to the Article Collection "Strengthening Multidisciplinary Healthcare Teams: Workforce Integration, Team Collaboration, and Equitable Care".

Multidisciplinary healthcare increasingly depends on teams composed of professionals with different cultural, linguistic, educational, and lived-experience backgrounds. These differences shape how teams communicate, make decisions, collaborate, and partner with patients and families. This Article Collection explores how healthcare organizations and teams can strengthen workforce integration and team collaboration to support safer, higher-quality, and more equitable care across primary, acute, community, and long-term care settings.

This topic is important because workforce shortages, migration, and cross-border recruitment are reshaping health systems worldwide. Many services increasingly rely on internationally educated health professionals, multilingual teams, and new forms of task-sharing. Without adequate preparation and support, teams may face communication breakdowns, role ambiguity, inequitable opportunities, and reduced psychological safety, affecting staff wellbeing and patient outcomes. Source countries may also experience workforce depletion, service gaps, disrupted team functioning, and loss of training investments. Better evidence is needed on how organizations can support ethical recruitment, effective workforce integration, language access, mutual learning, and sustainable workforce partnerships.

We invite submissions on strengthening multidisciplinary healthcare teams, with particular interest in:

1. Workforce integration and ethical recruitment, including the integration of internationally educated health professionals and impacts on source-country systems and teams;

2. Language access, language discordance, and communication practices; and

3. How cultural competence, cultural humility, inclusive leadership, and diversity management influence team collaboration, staff experience, patient safety, and equitable care.

Cross-cutting topics include organizational readiness, implementation strategies, policy, and measurement. We welcome original research, mixed-methods studies, implementation and quality improvement studies, policy analyses, and systematic, scoping, or realist reviews.

Please review the journal Aims and Scope and author submission instructions prior to submitting a manuscript.

The deadline for submitting manuscripts is 1 February 2027.

Please submit your manuscript on our website, quoting the promo code 983A7 to indicate that your submission is for consideration in this Article Collection. Standard Article Publishing Charges apply.

If you have any questions about this Article Collection, please contact Krista Thom at [email protected].

Guest Advisor

Assistant Prof. Dr. Helena Kristina Halbwachs, University for Applied Sciences, Vienna, Austria

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The Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare is pleased to welcome you to submit your research to the Article Collection "Next-Generation Vaccines and Innovative Drug Delivery Systems: From Development to Public Health Impact".

Vaccines are widely recognized as a pillar of public health, saving millions of lives annually by preventing infectious diseases and contributing to herd immunity. Recently, vaccines have experienced significant growth with the advancements in nanotechnology and vaccine technologies, including mRNA vaccines, viral vector platforms, and recombinant protein vaccines. Especially with the approval of mRNA LNP vaccine for COVID 19, research in vaccines has shifted to the development of mRNA-based vaccines with the aid of lipid nanoparticle delivery systems. Innovations in delivery technologies, including microneedle patches, intranasal delivery, and lipid nanoparticles, have revolutionized the way vaccines are administrated and stored. These advances shift the trend of conventional vaccines toward designing more efficient, precise, and patient-friendly immunization systems.

These developments are critically important in overcoming the challenges of designing the vaccine delivery systems, administration, and addressing concerns related to vaccine hesitancy faced by public health. Global experiences with pandemics, emerging infectious diseases, and persistent inequity in vaccine access have underscored the need for scalable, acceptable, and reliable vaccination strategies. However, there are increasing reports on vaccines acceptance, hesitancy, perspectives from the public, and observations from vaccinated populations, and these are highly important apart from focusing solely on advancements in vaccines development. Hence, understanding practical concerns about vaccines from a public health point of view and integrating emerging innovations with practical implementation is of utmost importance.

This Article Collection provides a multidisciplinary platform for research spanning vaccine development, delivery technologies, and their broader public health implications. It bridges the gaps between innovations in vaccine development and delivery technologies and their implication in public health, ultimately supporting more effective and accessible vaccination programs worldwide.

We welcome original research articles, reviews, and short communications regarding (but not limited to):

• Development and optimization of next-generation vaccines, e.g., mRNA vaccines, DNA vaccines, siRNA vaccines, viral vectors, and protein subunit vaccines
• Design and evaluation of innovative vaccine delivery systems and adjuvant technologies
• Stability, storage, and cold chain considerations for advanced vaccine formulations
• Alternative routes of administration, including mucosal and transdermal delivery
• Safety profiles, immunogenicity, and effectiveness of vaccines
• Public perception, vaccine hesitancy, and acceptance of vaccines
• Implementation challenges and strategies in low- and middle-income countries
• Policy, equity, and global access to vaccines

Please submit your manuscript on our website. Please review the journal Aims and Scope and author submission instructions prior to submitting a manuscript. The deadline for submitting manuscripts is 28 February 2027.

If you have any questions about this Article Collection, please contact Krista Thom at [email protected].

Guest Advisors

Dr. Geetha Vaskuri, University of Kansas, USA

Dr. Nagavendra Kommineni, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., USA

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The Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare is pleased to welcome you to submit your research to the Article Collection "Multidisciplinary Advances in Nuclear Medicine for Non-Communicable Diseases".

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including cancer, cardiovascular, metabolic, respiratory, and neurodegenerative disorders, remain leading causes of global morbidity and mortality. Addressing these conditions requires integrated, multidisciplinary approaches that combine clinical medicine, imaging sciences, pharmacology, data science, and healthcare systems.

Nuclear medicine plays a pivotal role within this framework by enabling precise diagnosis, risk stratification, treatment planning, and response assessment. Advances in molecular imaging and theranostics increasingly support collaboration between oncologists, cardiologists, neurologists, radiologists, medical physicists, radiochemists, and allied health professionals, facilitating more coordinated and patient-centered care.

This Article Collection focuses on the multidisciplinary applications of molecular imaging and targeted radionuclide therapy in NCDs, highlighting how cross-disciplinary integration improves diagnostic accuracy, therapeutic decision-making, and clinical outcomes. Emphasis is placed on clinically translatable research, quantitative imaging, and innovations that bridge laboratory science and real-world healthcare delivery.

Topics of interest include:

• Molecular imaging in cardiovascular and metabolic diseases
• Targeted radionuclide therapy in oncology and integrated cancer care
• Neuroimaging approaches in neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders
• Musculoskeletal and rheumatologic imaging in clinical practice
• Renal imaging and systemic disease assessment
• Radiotracer development and translational research
• Multidisciplinary care pathways, health systems integration, and global trends

We welcome original research, reviews, perspectives, and commentaries that demonstrate clear multidisciplinary relevance.

Please submit your manuscript on our website. Please review the journal Aims and Scope and author submission instructions prior to submitting a manuscript. The deadline for submitting manuscripts is 1 March 2027.

If you have any questions about this Article Collection, please contact Krista Thom at [email protected].

Guest Advisors

Dr. Ahmed Saad Abdlkadir, Baghdad Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine Hospital, Iraq

Prof. Dr. Akram Al-Ibraheem, King Hussein Cancer Center, Jordan

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