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Artificial Intelligence and Smart Information Systems: Trends and Innovations
edited by and Debopriyo Roy
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 43359 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; information systems; machine learning; big data analytics; natural language processing; cybersecurity; smart environments; legal frameworks and governance; health informatics; educational technologies; technical communication; business process management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communication Technologies)
Data Science and Big Data in Biology, Physical Science and Engineering—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 36839 | Submission Open
Keywords: data science; big data; machine learning; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communication Technologies)
New Technologies for Sensors
edited by and Antonino Proto
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3834 | Submission Open
Keywords: sensors; wearables; lab-on-a-chip; IoT; advanced sensing technologies; micro- and nanotechnology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communication Technologies)
Machine Learning and Related Statistical Applications in Complex Systems
edited by and Christian F. Hempelmann
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3444 | Submission Open
Keywords: complex systems; machine learning; explainable AI (XAI); statistical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communication Technologies)
The Challenges and Prospects in Cochlear Implantation submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1889 | Submission Open
Keywords: cochlear implant; hearing loss; image; modeling; cognition; electrophysiology; AI; big data; interdisciplinary assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Assistive Technologies)
AI Robotics Technologies and Their Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4030 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; human-robot interfaces; medical and healthcare system; digital twin in robotics; biomimetic system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communication Technologies)
Sustainable Water and Environmental Technologies of Global Relevance
edited by
submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3112 | Submission Open
Keywords: agricultural water management; climate change adaptation; environmental resources; flood control; software-driven decision support systems; storm water management; nature-based solutions; sustainable water management; wastewater treatment; water and environmental technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Technology)
Advanced Intelligent Driving Technology
edited by , Chao Lv, Rongge Guo and Heye Huang
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1311 | Submission Open
Keywords: safety testing and evaluation; risk recognition and prediction; human– machine interaction; environmental perception; decision-making technology; accident prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communication Technologies)
Solar Thermal Power Generation Technology
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 199 | Submission Open
Keywords: concentrating solar power; heat collection and storage; solar multi-generation; solar heat-to-power conversion; system integration and optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Technology)
Microwave/Millimeter-Wave Future Trends and Technologies
edited by Yasir I. A. Al-Yasir and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1247 | Submission Open
Keywords: microwave; millimeter-wave; 6G; 5G
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communication Technologies)
Collaborative Robotics and Human-AI Interactions
edited by Damith Herath, Janie Busby-Grant and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 735 | Submission Open
Keywords: robotics; artificial intelligence; computer vision; sensors and actuators; human– robot interactions; cobots
(This special issue belongs to the Section Assistive Technologies)
Technologies Based on Antenna Arrays and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open
Keywords: antenna arrays; smart antennas; MIMO systems; satellite communications; Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs); wireless communication systems; Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS); remote sensing; Ultra-Wideband (UWB) systems; radar systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communication Technologies)
Innovative Power System Technologies
edited by and Janaína Gonçalves De Oliveira
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1060 | Submission Open
Keywords: innovative power system technologies; renewable energy integration; hybrid and co-located power parks; advanced control strategies; optimization and planning methods; grid stability and regulation; energy storage systems and their applications
Advanced Technologies for Enhancing Safety, Health, and Well-Being
edited by , , Fangrong Chang and
submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open
Keywords: occupational health and safety; road safety; mental health; rehabilitation; artificial intelligence; machine learning; wearable technology; Internet of Things; robotics and automation; virtual/augmented reality; ergonomics and human factors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Assistive Technologies)
Next-Generation Distribution System Planning, Operation, and Control
edited by , Xiaodong Yang, Juan Wei and Xiaoshun Zhang
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 23461 | Submission Open
Keywords: cyber– physical system; distribution systems; multi-energy system; economic optimization strategies; renewable energy integration and control; demand response strategies; transactive energy control; power/load forecasting; voltage control; AI
Image Analysis and Processing
edited by Xi Li, Zhongtao Fu, Yu Shi and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7119 | Submission Open
Keywords: computer vision; artificial intelligence; image preprocessing; feature extraction; image segmentation; target recognition; image reconstruction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communication Technologies)
Aviation Science and Technology Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3769 | Submission Open
Keywords: aerospace; air transport; airlines; airports; aviation; flying; drones; RPAS; UAV; UAM; AAM; UAS
Emerging Paradigms in AI, Autonomous Systems, and Intelligent Technologies submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1979 | Submission Open
Keywords: mechatronics; robotics; artificial intelligence; computer vision; Internet of Things (IoT); cyber-physical systems; human– machine interaction; MEMS/NEMS; sensors and actuators; digital twins; swarm intelligence; edge computing; virtual/augmented reality; renewable energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communication Technologies)
Research on Security and Privacy of Data and Networks
edited by Fazlullah Khan, and Ateeq Ur Rehman
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1358 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent networks; data security; privacy protection; machine learning in security; intrusion detection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communication Technologies)
AI-Enabled Smart Healthcare Systems submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1156 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; smart healthcare systems; predictive analytics; personalized medicine; remote monitoring; decision support systems; robotics in healthcare; data privacy in artificial intelligence; ethical artificial intelligence in healthcare; healthcare automation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Assistive Technologies)
Advances in Biomedical Engineering and Artificial Intelligence for Neurological Health submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 639 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroengineering; artificial intelligence; machine learning; neuroimaging; EEG signal processing; neurodegenerative diseases; AI-assisted diagnosis; neurorehabilitation; brain– computer interfaces; generative models; neuroprosthetics; deep brain stimulation; clinical decision systems; natural language processing in neurology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Assistive Technologies)
Substitution and Recycling of Critical Raw Materials from Emission Control, Electric Motors and Energy Devices submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 303 | Submission Open
Keywords: critical raw materials; substitution; recycling; automotive catalysts; permanent magnets; Li-on batteries; fuel cells; electrolyzers; platinum group metals; rare earth elements; cobalt; lithium
(This special issue belongs to the Section Innovations in Materials Science and Materials Processing)
Artificial Intelligence for Smart Fault Diagnosis and Fault Tolerant Control
edited by
submission deadline 1 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 187 | Submission Open
Keywords: fault diagnosis; fault-tolerant control; machine learning; deep learning; hybrid intelligence; fault detection and isolation (FDI); interpretable AI; digital twin; cyber-physical systems; autonomous systems; intelligent systems; smart grids; renewable energy systems; industrial automation; condition monitoring; anomaly detection; supervised learning; unsupervised learning; federated learning; reinforcement learning
Application of Artificial Intelligence in Medical Image Analysis submission deadline 4 Jan 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5463 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep learning; machine learning; AI-driven diagnostics; radiomics and AI integration; automated; image segmentation; medical image reconstruction; multi-modal image analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communication Technologies)
Breakthroughs in Bioinformatics and Biomedical Engineering submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3087 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioinformatics; medical image analysis; artificial intelligence in medicine; deep learning; machine learning in healthcare; computational genomics; RNA sequencing; predictive modeling; wearable health devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Assistive Technologies)
IoT-Enabling Technologies and Applications—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 1304 | Submission Open
Keywords: IoT; security; privacy; reliability; machine/deep learning; localization; IoT traffic/device classification; sensor fusion; wireless sensor networks; energy harvesting; multimodal techniques; fog/edge computing; digital twins; latency
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communication Technologies)
Technological Advances in Science, Medicine, and Engineering 2025
edited by Nirusha Thavarajah and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1171 | Submission Open
Keywords: information systems; artifical intelligence; medical science; immunology; material science; intelligent communications; engineering; biosystems engineering; urban forestry; flow cytometry
Disruptive Technologies: Big Data, AI, IoT, Games, and Mixed Reality
edited by Manolya Kavakli-Thorne and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 387 | Submission Open
Keywords: disruptive technologies; generative AI; agentic AI; IoT; digital twins; games; gamification; gen-erative XR and mixed reality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communication Technologies)
Digital Data Processing Technologies: Trends and Innovations
edited by
submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3748 | Submission Open
Keywords: transient conditions; digital data processing; artificial intelligence; data analysis; structural health monitoring; non-destructive testing; condition monitoring; adaptive technologies; stationary and transient data processing
Emerging Technologies and Intelligent Systems for Sustainable Development submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 230 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); Internet of Things (IoT); intelligent systems; smart cities; sustainable development; green computing; edge and fog computing; machine learning; blockchain for sustainability; cyber– physical systems; renewable energy systems; digital twins; smart agriculture; environmental monitoring; data-driven decision-making; energy efficiency; predictive analytics; sustainable infrastructure; autonomous systems; human-centered AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communication Technologies)
Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing: Pioneering Techniques, Materials, and Applications submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3812 | Submission Open
Keywords: wire arc additive manufacturing; optimization; intelligent systems; monitoring and control; material development; material waste; sustainability and efficiency; multi-material printing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Technology)
Advanced Manufacturing Technologies: From Material Jetting to 3D Printing
edited by and Prisca Viviani
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2071 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D printing; additive manufacturing; Industry 4.0; process development; process integration; numerical modelling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Innovations in Materials Science and Materials Processing)
Smart Transportation and Driving
edited by , Swapnoneel Roy, Hamid Nemati and Naoto Yanai
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1383 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart parking; smart traffic management; smart public transportation; electronic vehicles; smart information; navigation and entertainment systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communication Technologies)
Revolutionizing Energy Storage: Innovations in AI-Driven Battery Technologies
edited by Filbert Juwono, and Wei Kitt Wong
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 185 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy storage; artificial intelligence; battery health; battery performance optimization; smart battery management systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Innovations in Materials Science and Materials Processing)
Advancements in Medical and Assistive Technologies Using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning Techniques submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 20529 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; medical imaging; machine learning; medical image classification; deep learning; H-IoT; biomedical signal processing; deep neural networks; CNNs; health informatics; computer-aided diagnosis; data science
(This special issue belongs to the Section Assistive Technologies)
Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Information Processing
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4244 | Submission Open
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence (AI); medical imaging and diagnostics; personalized medicine; drug discovery and development; Electronic Health Records (EHR) and data management; predictive analytics for disease prevention; virtual health assistants; robotic surgery and automation; remote monitoring and telemedicine; Natural Language Processing (NLP) in health information processing; Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS); public health and epidemiology; ethical and regulatory considerations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communication Technologies)
Wearable Vital Signs and Activities Detection: Systems and Applications
edited by Chenxi Yang, and Haoyi Fan
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2256 | Submission Open
Keywords: wearable systems; vital signs; activity monitoring; bio-signal processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Assistive Technologies)
Artificial Intelligence for Energy Integration and Efficiency in Photovoltaic and Thermal Solar Systems submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 333 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence in energy systems; machine learning for solar energy; optimization algorithms for photovoltaic and thermal systems; smart solar energy management; predictive control in renewable energy; neural networks for energy forecasting; intelligent system integration; data-driven energy optimization; AI in embedded solar systems; energy efficiency through computational intelligence
Disruptive Technologies and Applications on Arts and Cultural Heritage submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 253 | Submission Open
Keywords: extended reality; immersive technology; artificial intelligence; generative AI; 3D scanning; 3D printing; digital twins; blockchain; NFTs; digital repositories; open data; remote sensing; satellite imaging; natural language processing; affective computing; game engines; gamification; interactive storytelling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communication Technologies)
Assistive Technologies in Care and Rehabilitation: Research, Developments, and International Initiatives—Second Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 234 | Submission Open
Keywords: assistive technology; aid; robotics; telemedicine; digital health; artificial intelligence; augmentative and alternative communication; WHO; ICF; mhealth; ehealth
(This special issue belongs to the Section Assistive Technologies)
Intelligent Vision Systems for Remote Sensing and Environmental Monitoring submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 517 | Submission Open
Keywords: image processing; artifical intelligent; remote sensing; environmental monitoring; object detection; 3D reconstruction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Technology)
Application and Development of Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) Technology
edited by Zhipeng Wu and Daniel Asante Otchere
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open
Keywords: distributed acoustic sensing (DAS); seismic imaging and monitoring; infrastructure health monitoring; Environmental Monitoring; CO2  storage; surveillance; mining safety; telecommunication; transportation; artificial intelligence
Microelectronics and Electronic Packaging for Advanced Sensor System submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced packaging; structural design; electromechanical coupling; thermal management; sensing and measuring; sensor manufacturing and packaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Technology)
Optimization Technologies for Digital Signal Processing
edited by Jiajun Zhang
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital signal processing (DSP); signal processing optimization; low-power DSP; high-performance DSP; real-time signal processing; resource-contrained DSP; fast DSP algorithms; approximate computing; loop unrolling; CORDIC algorithm; POSIT arithmetic; quantization techniques; cache optimization; compiler optimization; intrisics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communication Technologies)
AI-Driven Optimization in Robotics and Precision Agricultures submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; precision agriculture; agricultural robotics; optimization algorithms; embedded systems; FPGA acceleration; heterogeneous computing; edge AI; IoT in agriculture; high-performance computing (HPC); sensor fusion; autonomous systems; computer vision; reinforcement learning; generative AI; digital twins; augmented reality; serious games; real-time systems; field deployments; smart farming; data-driven agriculture; robotic perception; simulation and modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Technology)
Trends in Flexible Sensor Technology for Personal, Industrial, and Structural Applications submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open
Keywords: flexible sensors; wearable devices; flexible materials; sensor interfaces; signal processing; energy harvesting; smart textiles; soft robotics; structural health monitoring; machine learning in sensing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Assistive Technologies)
Application and Management of Blockchain Technologies
edited by Aref Meddeb and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 10 | Submission Open
Keywords: blockchain application; management; scalability; interoperability; governance; regulation; environemental impact; privacy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communication Technologies)
Agentic AI-Driven Optimization in Advanced Manufacturing Systems submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 228 | Submission Open
Keywords: agentic AI; AI-driven optimization; collaborative robots (Cobots); cyber-physical systems (CPS); deep learning; digital twins; foundational models (SLMs; LLMs; VLMs); Industry 4.0; machine vision; predictive maintenance; quality control; real-time decision making; reinforcement learning (RL); soft robotics; supply chain optimization; sustainable manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Technology)
6G Technology submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 1 | Submission Open
Keywords: 6G technologies; 6G applications; terahertz; edge computing; artificial intelligence; machine learning; RIS; antenna design; NOMA; FR3 band
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communication Technologies)
Innovations in Design, Development and Evaluation of Assistive Technologies
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10194 | Submission Open
Keywords: disabilities; remote monitoring; artificial intelligence; assistive technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Assistive Technologies)
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