BMC Research Notes announced a call for papers focusing on data sets to improve wellbeing. We invited submissions of data notes, research articles, and methodological papers exploring data-driven approaches to enhance human or animal wellbeing.
Human interest in ‘wellbeing’ seems to have persisted since records began. Governments center political agendas around it, employers measure it alongside productivity and profit, and over five trillion dollars were spent on it worldwide last year. Despite this fascination with the topic, tracking wellbeing and devising efficient and effective means of improving it often remains an elusive task.
This Collection aimed to provide a platform for insights, strategies, and, most importantly, data sets and data-driven approaches that could help improve wellbeing across diverse cultures and countries.
We welcomed submissions on a broad range of topics, including:
- The role of big data in assessing and enhancing mental health.
- Utilizing data to understand social determinants of health and wellbeing.
- Innovative approaches in utilizing data for personalized wellbeing interventions.
- Data-driven insights into community health and wellbeing disparities.
- Evaluating the impact of data-driven interventions on individual and community wellbeing.
This Collection aligned with our commitment to supporting Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3: Good Health & Wellbeing. We believe that harnessing the power of data sets is essential for advancing scientific understanding and contributing to the overall improvement of wellbeing globally.
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