Collection Overview 

Scientific Reports has launched a Guest-Edited Collection on Motivation and burnout. 

Motivation is important for setting and attaining objectives in life. It might be extrinsic or intrinsic, so that the inspiration either comes from external sources or the person itself. Lack of motivation is a key symptom of burnout, often expressed as physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion. Investigating the relationship between motivation and burnout is critical for preventing mental health disorders and promoting wellbeing.

This will be a Collection of original research papers  and will be open for submissions from all authors – on the condition that the manuscripts fall within the scope of the Collection and of Scientific Reports more generally. We are welcoming submissions until 29th May 2026.

Why is this Collection important?

"Motivation and burnout are deeply intertwined forces that shape human potential and wellbeing across all domains of life. This topic is particularly relevant today, as rising stress and mental fatigue challenge productivity and health worldwide. I’m excited about this collection because it brings together diverse perspectives on how motivation can buffer or exacerbate burnout. By advancing understanding of these dynamics, this collection can inform practical interventions in education, work, and sport. Researchers should submit to this collection to contribute to meaningful, interdisciplinary solutions for sustaining motivation and preventing burnout. "

- Dr. Juan Pedro Martínez Ramón, Guest Editor

Why submit to a collection?  

Collections like this one help promote high-quality science. They are led by Guest Editors, who are experts in their fields, and In-House Editors and are supported by a dedicated team of Commissioning Editors and Managing Editors at Springer Nature. Collection manuscripts typically see higher citations, downloads, and Altmetric scores and provide a one-stop-shop on a cutting-edge topic of interest.  

Who is involved?

Guest Editors:

• Lambert Zixin Li, National University of Singapore, Singapore
• Juan Pedro Martínez-Ramón, University of Murcia, Spain
• Tung-Ju Wu, Harbin Institute Technology (HIT), China

Internal Team:

• In-House Editor: Betty Mousikou, Scientific Reports, UK
• Commissioning Editor: Stuart Weir, Fully OA Brands, Springer Nature, UK
• Managing Editor: Rebecca Chan, Fully OA Brands, Springer Nature, UK

How can I submit my paper?

Visit the Collection page for more information on the Collection, and how to submit your article.