The goal of the editor’s choice articles project is to promote high-quality articles published in Applied Sciences (ISSN: 2076-3417). Please find below the list of articles carefully handpicked by the scientific editors of the journal, which we believe will be of interest to you. The full list of editor’s choice articles can be viewed at the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/applsci/editors_choice.

1. “Re-Thinking Data Strategy and Integration for Artificial Intelligence: Concepts, Opportunities, and Challenges”
by Abdulaziz Aldoseri, Khalifa N. Al-Khalifa and Abdel Magid Hamouda
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(12), 7082; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13127082
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/8/4742 

2. “Exploring the Potential Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on International Students in Higher Education: Generative AI, Chatbots, Analytics, and International Student Success”
by Ting Wang, Brady D. Lund, Agostino Marengo, Alessandro Pagano, Nishith Reddy Mannuru, Zoë A. Teel and Jenny Pange
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(11), 6716; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13116716
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/11/6716

3. “Countering the Novelty Effect: A Tutorial for Immersive Virtual Reality Learning Environments”
by Ines Miguel-Alonso, Bruno Rodriguez-Garcia, David Checa and Andres Bustillo
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(1), 593; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13010593
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/1/593

4. “Machine Learning Methods in Weather and Climate Applications: A Survey”
by Liuyi Chen, Bocheng Han, Xuesong Wang, Jiazhen Zhao, Wenke Yang and Zhengyi Yang
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(21), 12019; https://doi.org/10.3390/app132112019
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/21/12019

5. “Anomaly Detection Method for Multivariate Time Series Data of Oil and Gas Stations Based on Digital Twin and MTAD-GAN”
by Yuanfeng Lian, Yueyao Geng and Tian Tian
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(3), 1891; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13031891
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/3/1891 

6. “Reinforcement Learning in Game Industry—Review, Prospects and Challenges”
by Konstantinos Souchleris, George K. Sidiropoulos and George A. Papakostas
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(4), 2443; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13042443
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/4/2443

7. “Is It Worth It? Comparing Six Deep and Classical Methods for Unsupervised Anomaly Detection in Time Series”
by Ferdinand Rewicki, Joachim Denzler and Julia Niebling
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(3), 1778; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13031778
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/3/1778

8. “A Secure and Decentralized Authentication Mechanism Based on Web 3.0 and Ethereum Blockchain Technology”
by Adrian Petcu, Bogdan Pahontu, Madalin Frunzete and Dan Alexandru Stoichescu
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(4), 2231; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13042231
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/4/2231

9. “Augmented Reality: Survey”
by Carlos E. Mendoza-Ramírez, Juan C. Tudon-Martinez, Luis C. Félix-Herrán, Jorge de J. Lozoya-Santos and Adriana Vargas-Martínez
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(18), 10491; https://doi.org/10.3390/app131810491
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/18/10491

10. “Ensemble-NQG-T5: Ensemble Neural Question Generation Model Based on Text-to-Text Transfer Transformer”
by Myeong-Ha Hwang, Jikang Shin, Hojin Seo, Jeong-Seon Im, Hee Cho and Chun-Kwon Lee
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(2), 903; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13020903
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/2/903

11. “Comparative Analysis of Lithium-Ion and Lead–Acid as Electrical Energy Storage Systems in a Grid-Tied Microgrid Application”
by Cry S. Makola, Peet F. Le Roux and Jaco A. Jordaan
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(5), 3137; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13053137
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/5/3137

12. “PV-Powered Charging Station with Energy Cost Optimization via V2G Services”
by Saleh Cheikh-Mohamad, Berk Celik, Manuela Sechilariu and Fabrice Locment
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(9), 5627; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13095627
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/9/5627

13. “Multi-Criteria Evaluation of Spatial Aspects in the Selection of Wind Farm Locations: Integrating the GIS and PROMETHEE Methods”
by Boško Josimović 1, Danijela Srnić, Božidar Manić and Ivana Knežević
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(9), 5332; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13095332
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/9/5332

14. “Short-Term Power Prediction of Wind Turbine Applying Machine Learning and Digital Filter”
by Shujun Liu, Yaocong Zhang, Xiaoze Du, Tong Xu and Jiangbo Wu
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(3), 1751; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13031751
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/3/1751

15. “Comprehensive Energy Analysis of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Integration with the Power Grid: A Systemic Approach Incorporating Integrated Resource Planning Methodology”
by Marcos Frederico Bortotti, Pascoal Rigolin, Miguel Edgar Morales Udaeta and José Aquiles Baesso Grimoni
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(20), 11119; https://doi.org/10.3390/app132011119
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/20/11119

16. “Multi-Objective Routing Optimization in Electric and Flying Vehicles: A Genetic Algorithm Perspective”
by Muhammad Alolaiwy, Tarik Hawsawi, Mohamed Zohdy, Amanpreet Kaur and Steven Louis
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(18), 10427; https://doi.org/10.3390/app131810427
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/18/10427

17. “The Role of Renewable Energy Sources and Industry 4.0 Focus for Africa: A Review”
by Kingsley Ukoba, Thokozani Justin Kunene, Pieter Harmse, Valantine Takwa Lukong and Tien Chien Jen
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(2), 1074; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13021074
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/2/1074

18. “Remaining Useful Life Prediction of Aircraft Turbofan Engine Based on Random Forest Feature Selection and Multi-Layer Perceptron”
by Hairui Wang, Dongwen Li, Dongjun Li, Cuiqin Liu, Xiuqi Yang and Guifu Zhu
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(12), 7186; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13127186
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/12/7186 

19. “Icing Wind Tunnel Test Campaign on a Nacelle Lip-Skin to Assess the Effect of a Superhydrophobic Coating on Ice Accretion”
by Filomena Piscitelli, Salvatore Palazzo and Felice De Nicola
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(8), 5183; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13085183
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/8/5183

20. “Design and Validation of a U-Net-Based Algorithm for Star Sensor Image Segmentation”
by Marco Mastrofini, Ivan Agostinelli and Fabio Curti
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(3), 1947; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13031947
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/3/1947

21. “Superhydrophobic Coating Solutions for Deicing Control in Aircraft”
by Michele Ferrari and Francesca Cirisano
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(21), 11684; https://doi.org/10.3390/app132111684
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/21/11684

22. “Production of Biogas and Biomethane as Renewable Energy Sources: A Review”
by Debora Mignogna, Paolo Ceci, Claudia Cafaro, Giulia Corazzi and Pasquale Avino
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(18), 10219; https://doi.org/10.3390/app131810219
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/18/10219

23. “Assessment and Review of Heavy Metals Pollution in Sediments of the Mediterranean Sea”
by Pedro Agustín Robledo Ardila, Rebeca Álvarez-Alonso, Flor Árcega-Cabrera, Juan José Durán Valsero, Raquel Morales García, Elizabeth Lamas-Cosío, Ismael Oceguera-Vargas and Angel DelValls
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(4), 1435; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14041435
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/4/1435 

24. “Assessing Vulnerability in Flood Prone Areas Using Analytic Hierarchy Process—Group Decision Making and Geographic Information System: A Case Study in Portugal”
by Sandra Mourato, Paulo Fernandez, Luísa Gomes Pereira and Madalena Moreira
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(8), 4915; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13084915
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/8/4915 

25. “Removal of Antibiotics by Biochars: A Critical Review”
by Umut Sen, Bruno Esteves, Terencio Aguiar and Helena Pereira
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(21), 11963; https://doi.org/10.3390/app132111963
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/21/11963

26. “Hemp Biomass as a Raw Material for Sustainable Development”
by Dominika Sieracka, Jakub Frankowski, Stanisław Wacławek and Wojciech Czekała
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(17), 9733; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13179733
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/17/9733

We would like to thank all of the research groups that authored these exceptional papers for their contribution. We sincerely hope you find these articles of Applied Sciences as useful and insightful as we have found them.

Applied Sciences Editorial Office