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AI in Finance: Leveraging AI to Transform Financial Services submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 38725 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI in finance; ML in finance; algo trading; robo-advisor
Artificial Intelligence for Network Management submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 15664 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent network monitoring; predictive maintenance; anomaly detection; traffic optimization; automated issue resolution; adaptive security measures; 5G network enhancement; IoT device management; cloud service integration and network scalability
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI Systems: Theory and Applications)
AI and the Evolution of Work: Redefining Project Management across Disciplines
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 1122 | Submission Open
Keywords: generalized AI Tools; engineering design process; software engineering; MIS; AI-driven workflows; mental health implications; AI in engineering education; future of work
Development and Design of Autonomous Robot submission deadline 24 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 474 | Submission Open
Keywords: autonomous robots; sensor integration; machine learning; deep learning; real-time decision-making; robotics applications; robot mobility; industrial robotics; robotic perception
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI in Autonomous Systems)
Adversarial Learning and Its Applications in Healthcare submission deadline 27 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 424 | Submission Open
Keywords: adversarial learning; adversarial attacks; adversarial robustness; generative adversarial learning; adversarial defenses
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical & Healthcare AI)
AI-Powered Smart Cities: Towards Sustainable Urban Environments
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submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 384 | Submission Open
Keywords: urban planning; transportation; pollution; criminality; GeoAI; machine learning; urban analytics
Measuring What Matters: AI and the Future of Fair Assessment
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submission deadline 1 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 177 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; educational assessment; fairness; equity in education; algorithmic bias; adaptive testing; ethical AI; inclusive assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI Systems: Theory and Applications)
Smart Worlds: Merging AI and Extended Reality for a New Era
edited by Mario Covarrubias Rodriguez, Maria Concetta Carruba and
submission deadline 6 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 300 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart worlds; artificial intelligence (AI); extended reality (XR); virtual reality (VR); augmented reality (AR); mixed reality (MR); immersive environments; intelligent systems; real-time interaction; data-driven experiences
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI Systems: Theory and Applications)
Advances in Tiny Machine Learning (TinyML): Applications, Models, and Implementation submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3625 | Submission Open
Keywords: TinyML; resource-constrained machine learning; federated learning; model distillation
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI Systems: Theory and Applications)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) Applications for Resilient and Sustainable Energy Systems
edited by Tarek Kandil, , , and Adam Harris
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4112 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); internet of things (IoT); machine learning; renewable energy integration; smart grid technologies; grid resilience; cybersecurity in energy systems; distributed energy resources; load forecasting; energy management and efficiency
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI Systems: Theory and Applications)
Bio-Inspired Approaches in Artificial Intelligence: Innovations in Machine Learning and Multi-Agent Systems
edited by , , Tamara Zhukabayeva, and Nadia Kabachi
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 1345 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-inspired artificial intelligence; machine learning; multi-agent systems; swarm intelligence; evolutionary computation; neural networks; reinforcement learning; genetic algorithms; autonomous decision-making; nature-inspired computing
AI-Driven Innovations: Emerging Trends, Security, and Industrial Solutions
edited by Mohammed Abdulhakim Al-Absi, and Nadhem Ebrahim
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 828 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI in industry applications (healthcare; finance; manufacturing; IoT; etc.); security measures for AI systems; AI for autonomous systems (drones and autonomous vehicles); AI in robotics; AI and software design innovations; AI-driven healthcare solutions; cybersecurity and AI; ethical AI and responsible deployment; AI for operational efficiency and decision-making
New Advances in the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Antenna Systems
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submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 380 | Submission Open
Keywords: antenna technology; modern artificial intelligence; adaptive systems; machine learning
Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering: Challenges and Developments
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 13 articles | Viewed by 28318 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; biomedical engineering; medical image analysis; disease diagnosis; personalized medicine; machine learning; deep learning; healthcare data analytics; medical devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical & Healthcare AI)
Advances in Quantum Computing and Quantum Machine Learning
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 9612 | Submission Open
Keywords: quantum computing; quantum machine learning; hybrid quantum-classical computing; hybrid quantum-classical machine learning; noisy intermediate-scale quantum processing; quantum algorithms; quantum circuits
Multimodal Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
edited by and Kashif Ahmad
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8443 | Submission Open
Keywords: medical AI; generative AI; multimodal AI; medical imaging; electronic health record; radiology; clinical notes; data analytics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical & Healthcare AI)
Development of Artificial Intelligence and Computational Thinking: Future Directions, Opportunities, and Challenges submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6487 | Submission Open
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence (AI); computational thinking; machine learning; data science; algorithms; educational technology; ethical  AI; automation; problem solving; future trends; digital literacy; algorithmic bias; educational innovation; society and technology; innovation in education
Artificial Intelligence for Future Healthcare: Advancement, Impact, and Prospect in the Field of Cancer
edited by Arka Bhowmik
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5617 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI for cancer forecasting; multi-modal AI; high-risk prediction; risk monitoring; preventive therapy; democratized AI technology; augmented procedures; doctor– patient relationship
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical & Healthcare AI)
Assisted Living of the Elderly: Recent Advances, Systems, and Frameworks
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 931 | Submission Open
Keywords: assisted living; elderly population; artificial intelligence; machine learning; data science; data analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI in Autonomous Systems)
When Trust Meets Intelligence: The Intersection Between Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 444 | Submission Open
Keywords: blockchain; IoT; AI; soft computing; neural networks; IOTA; distributed ledger; secure infrastructures; ethical AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI Systems: Theory and Applications)
Large Language Models and Retrieval-Augmented Generation in Natural Language Processing, Human–Robot Interaction and Quantum Computing
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 324 | Submission Open
Keywords: large language models; retrieval-augmented generation; natural language processing; knowledge graphs; knowledge grounding; human– robot interaction; agentic computing; vision– language– action models; quantum computing; quantum-enhanced information retrieval; evaluation methodologies; reliability assessment; explainability; hallucination mitigation; vector search optimization; quantum code generation; multi-modal RAG
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI Systems: Theory and Applications)
Artificial Intelligence Potential to Solve Multiple Complex Geodetic Problems
edited by , and Desislava Ivanova
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 216 | Submission Open
Keywords: geodesy; AI; multi-source data; GNSS; geospatial data; time series analysis; geoid modeling; geohazards; climate change
Smart Networks for a Smart World: Trends in Wireless Communication
edited by Lavric Alexandru
submission deadline 7 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 188 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI; wireless communications; spectrum sensing; wireless sensor networks; cognitive radio; IoT
Integrating Data Sources for Smarter Interdisciplinary AI Solutions: Challenges and Opportunities
edited by Jens Dörpinghaus and
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 212 | Submission Open
Keywords: data integration; AI solutions; social sciences; data sciences; humanities
Artificial Intelligence in Industrial Systems: From Data Acquisition to Intelligent Decision-Making submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; industrial applications; sensor systems; predictive maintenance; smart manufacturing; intelligent decision-making; data acquisition and analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI in Autonomous Systems)
Artificial Intelligence for Executing Position-Oriented Tasks
edited by Xinguo Yu, and Xiaopan Lyu
submission deadline 2 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 169 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); position-oriented tasks; task execution: AI tools; role-specific AI
The Application of Machine Learning and AI Technology Towards the Sustainable Development Goals
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submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1758 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI) in sustainability; machine learning (ML) for sustainable development; smart cities and AI technologies; AI for environmental conservation; AI-driven renewable energy management; predictive analytics for SDGs; AI for climate change mitigation; AI in circular economy; AI for green transportation; AI in waste and water management
Leveraging Simulation and Deep Learning for Enhanced Health and Safety
edited by and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 924 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep learning; simulation-based modeling; AI safety; explainable AI (XAI); risk simulation; causal inference; computer vision; digital twins; safety-critical systems; property prediction
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI Systems: Theory and Applications)
Privacy-Preserving Deep Learning Techniques for Audio Data: Challenges and Advances
edited by , , Francesco Rundo and Angelo Alberto Messina
submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 401 | Submission Open
Keywords: privacy; audio processing; deep learning; federated learning; differential privacy; speech recognition; speaker identification; secure AI; adversarial privacy; explainable AI
Understanding Transformers and Large Language Models (LLMs) with Natural Language Processing (NLP) submission deadline 18 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 221 | Submission Open
Keywords: bias in LLMs; human– AI language comparison; cognitive benchmarks; LLMs’ trustworthiness
AI Learning for Control of Predictive Vehicle Dynamics
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submission deadline 27 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open
Keywords: vehicle dynamics control; deep learning; autonomous and connected vehicle control; model predictive control; physics-informed neural network; safety; energy consumption; learning control; integration of AI and control; human-centric AI for vehicle dynamics control
Safe and Secure Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Chemical Engineering: Current and Future Developments
edited by and Rajeevan Arunthavanathan
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 919 | Submission Open
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence (AI); Machine Learning (ML); Artificial General Intelligence (AGI); chemical engineering; safety; security; process optimization; predictive maintenance; cybersecurity; risk management; regulatory compliance; ethical considerations; interdisciplinary integration; best practices; case studies; emerging trends; future directions; data integrity; system reliability; process control; industrial automation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Artificial Intelligence)
The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Business: Innovations, Applications and Impacts
edited by , Hossam Ali-Hassan and Firoz Khan
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 346 | Submission Open
Keywords: transformation; smart business solutions; predictive innovation; AI-driven strategy; machine learning insights; automated intelligence; generative AI applications; future of work; ethical AI in business; digital decision-making; intelligent enterprise
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI Systems: Theory and Applications)
AI-Powered Innovations in Blockchain and Cybersecurity: Advances, Challenges, and Future Prospects
edited by , David Zorrilla and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 174 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI in blockchain security; machine learning for cybersecurity; smart contract auditing; decentralized AI networks; AI for threat detection; federated learning in blockchain; quantum-safe cryptography; secure IoT and edge computing; blockchain-based cybersecurity solutions; AI governance in decentralized systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI Systems: Theory and Applications)
AI in the Cloud: Innovative Applications and Practices Across Multiple Fields submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open
Keywords: cloud computing; artificial intelligence; industry applications; communications technology; multi-agent systems; social computing; time-series analysis; optimization; resource management; collaboration; decision-making
Building Fast and Secure Deep Learning-Driven Applications in Healthcare
edited by , Ting Zhang and
submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open
Keywords: healthcare; robotics; edge device; security
AI in Bio and Healthcare Informatics
edited by , and Nur Alam Md
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1530 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); healthcare informatics; bioinformatics; machine learning; deep neural network; medical image analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical & Healthcare AI)
AI-Driven Innovations in Medical Computer Engineering and Healthcare
edited by , Ping Lu, Jens Lundström and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 194 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence diagnostics; clinical decision support; telemedicine; remote monitoring; wearables; predictive analytics; biomedical signals; personalized medicine; healthcare automation; explainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical & Healthcare AI)
Theory and Application in Merging AI with Blockchain Technology submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 166 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; blockchain; AI– blockchain convergence; data sharing; consensus mechanisms; AI security
AI for Smart Aging: Predictive, Assistive, and Humanized Technologies in Elder Care
edited by and ChenChang Wu
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart aging; artificial intelligence in elder care; predictive analytics; assistive robotics; emotion-aware systems; AI companions; gerontechnology; aging in place; cognitive decline detection; human-centered AI; ethical AI in healthcare; digital health for older adults
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical & Healthcare AI)
Deep Learning Technologies and Their Applications in Image Processing, Computer Vision, and Computational Intelligence
edited by and
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep learning models and algorithms; machine learning theory and technology; image processing theory and applications; computer graphics and computational photography; computer vision techniques and applications; multimedia technology
Applications of Deep Learning and Generative AI in Neuro-Medicine and Brain-Centric Interfaces
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submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep learning; brain– computer interface (BCI); EEG/fNIRS/MRI; cognitive workload; epilepsy detection; stroke rehabilitation; autism spectrum disorder; generative AI; multimodal neuroimaging; explainable AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical & Healthcare AI)
AI for Good
edited by Manolya Kavakli-Thorne
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 207 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; mixed reality; disruptive technologies; wellbeing
Controllable and Reliable AI
edited by Li Xiao, Yongping Xiong and Jingjia Zhang
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1847 | Submission Open
Keywords: computer vision; edge computing; foundation models; integrated sensing and communication; internet of things; ethics and policy
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI Systems: Theory and Applications)
Machine Learning in Action: Practical Applications and Emerging Trends submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 164 | Submission Open
Keywords: applied machine learning; real-world deployment; domain-specific machine learning; machine learning systems in production; practical challenges in machine learning; data-driven decision making; case studies in machine learning; evaluation of machine learning applications; translational machine learning; machine learning for domain-centered applications
Artificial Intelligence in the Integration of Information Systems: Current Trends and Future Opportunities submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 1338 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; system integration; sustainable information systems; smart cities; green AI; circular economy; ESG analytics; data transparency
Intelligent Defenses: The Role of AI in Strengthening Information Security submission deadline 26 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 114 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); cybersecurity; intelligent defense systems; machine learning; deep learning; intrusion detection systems (IDS); threat intelligence; anomaly detection; malware detection; behavioral analytics  ; automated incident response; adversarial AI; cyber threat prediction; security automation; data privacy; ethical AI; real-time threat detection; AI-driven cyber defense; security analytics; digital infrastructure protection
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI in Autonomous Systems)
The Digital Immune System: AI-Driven Detection and Mitigation of Online Harms
edited by , and Hisami Suzuki
submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open
Keywords: disinformation/misinformation/malinformation; hate speech/toxic language/cyberbullying; propaganda analysis; adversarial learning/adversarial defense; causal inference/explainable AI (XAI)/interpretability; content moderation/counter-narrative generation; AI trust and safety
Innovative Artificial Intelligent Solutions for a Sustainable Future
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submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; deep learning; natural language processing; computer vision; sustainable cultural education; digital cultural heritage preservation; artistic innovation; social governance; collaborative development
AI Applications in Emergency Response and Fire Safety
edited by Yoon J. Ko and Ankit Agrawal
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 649 | Submission Open
Keywords: predictive analytics; enhanced detection; situational awareness; and hazard scoping; automating data processes; optimizing response/firefighting/evacuation strategies; supporting/improving decision-making; data management and analysis for risk assessment; smart emergency/fire modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI in Autonomous Systems)
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