AI | Special Issues

The Future of Image Processing: Leveraging Pattern Recognition and AI

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submission deadline 16 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1425

Keywords: image processing; pattern recognition; image segmentation; image classification; medical imaging; interpretable AI; multimodal analysis; domain adaptation; medical imaging; remote sensing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical & Healthcare AI)

Applications of Deep Learning and Generative AI in Neuro-Medicine and Brain-Centric Interfaces

edited by

Adham Atyabi

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 598 | 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 1164 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; mixed reality; disruptive technologies; wellbeing

Machine Learning in Action: Practical Applications and Emerging Trends

edited by

Alberto José Alvarellos González

and

Daniel Carreres-Prieto

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3926 | 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

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submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 2891 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; system integration; sustainable information systems; smart cities; green AI; circular economy; ESG analytics; data transparency

The Future of Robotics: AI Algorithms, Ethics, and Real-World Applications

edited by

Ergina Kavallieratou

, Nikolaos Vasilopoulos and Paraskevas Diamantatos

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2887 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; automation systems; machine learning; intelligent control; autonomous robotics; computer vision; sensor fusion; digital twins; predictive maintenance; human-machine interaction

(This special issue belongs to the Section AI in Autonomous Systems)

Intelligent Defenses: The Role of AI in Strengthening Information Security

edited by

Kashif Naseer Qureshi

submission deadline 26 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4617 | 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)

Large Language Models and Retrieval-Augmented Generation in Natural Language Processing, Human–Robot Interaction and Quantum Computing

edited by

Ermelinda Oro

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 9708 | 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)

Human-Computer Interaction and Human-Centered AI

edited by

Tihomir Orehovački

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2033 | Submission Open

Keywords: human-centered AI; human– computer interaction; explainable AI; responsible AI; trust in AI; mental models; adaptive systems; user experience; fairness and ethics; human– AI collaboration; interaction design; cognitive models; value-sensitive design; behavioral responses to AI

(This special issue belongs to the Section AI Systems: Theory and Applications)

Measuring What Matters: AI and the Future of Fair Assessment

edited by

Joseph Kush

submission deadline 1 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 708 | 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)

Transforming Biomedical Innovation with Artificial Intelligence

edited by

Achintya K. Bhowmik

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 14220 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence in biomedicine; machine learning for health and disease; deep learning for biomedical innovation; medical imaging and computational diagnostics; digital health technologies and wearable AI devices; bioinformatics and computational biology; clinical decision support and predictive analytics; explainable; robust; and ethical AI in healthcare; multimodal biomedical data fusion; AI for drug discovery and personalized therapeutics

The Digital Immune System: AI-Driven Detection and Mitigation of Online Harms

edited by

Michal Ptaszynski

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Rafal Rzepka

and Hisami Suzuki

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4908 | 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

edited by

Hongjun Wang

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 568 | 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

Development of Artificial Intelligence and Computational Thinking: Future Directions, Opportunities, and Challenges

edited by

Georgios Lampropoulos

and

Stamatios Papadakis

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 20457 | 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

The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Business: Innovations, Applications and Impacts

edited by

Hesham Allam

, Hossam Ali-Hassan and

Firoz Khan

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5099 | 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 for Industrial Operation and Maintenance: Recognition Challenges with Limited Data Condition

edited by

Jialin Li

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Yongchao Zhang

and

Chengying Zhao

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3511 | Submission Open

Keywords: industrial artificial intelligence; predictive maintenance; few-shot learning; fault diagnosis; data-efficient learning; transfer learning; digital twin; uncertainty quantification

AI Applications in Emergency Response and Fire Safety

edited by Yoon J. Ko and Ankit Agrawal

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2761 | 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)

Sensing the Future: IOT-AI Synergy for Climate Action

edited by

Rashid Farooq

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1608 | Submission Open

Keywords: IoT for climate action; AI and water resilience; flood forecasting and management; game-theoretic water allocation; water-energy-food nexus; telematics and water informatics; remote sensing and hydrology; deep learning for rainfall prediction; digital twin of water systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section AI Systems: Theory and Applications)

Intelligent Cloud–Edge Networking: Innovations for Next-Gen Applications

edited by

Xuan-Qui Pham

submission deadline 7 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1238 | Submission Open

Keywords: cloud computing; edge computing; cloud– edge systems; network orchestration; distributed machine learning; scalable network architectures; network slicing; network security and privacy; next-generation applications; autonomous systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section AI in Autonomous Systems)

AI-Driven Multimodal Interfaces in XR: Enhancing Human–Computer Interaction

edited by

Vlasios Kasapakis

and

Konstantinos Kotis

submission deadline 14 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4227 | Submission Open

Keywords: multimodal interfaces; extended reality (XR); artificial intelligence (AI); human– computer interaction (HCI); adaptive systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section AI in Autonomous Systems)

Advances in Post-Quantum Security

edited by Ajay Kaushik and

Farid Meziane

submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence for security; cryptographic protocols; cyber security; internet of things security; post-quantum cryptography; quantum-resistant security; secure 5G and 6G networks; applied artificial intelligence

Generative AI Applications for Power Systems

edited by

Mònica Aragüés-Peñalba

and

Sara Barja-Martinez

submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 635 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI; generative AI; GANs; VAEs; transformers

(This special issue belongs to the Section AI in Autonomous Systems)

Leveraging Simulation and Deep Learning for Enhanced Health and Safety

edited by

Pingfan Hu

and

He Wen

submission deadline 28 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6157 | 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)

The Application of Machine Learning and AI Technology Towards the Sustainable Development Goals

edited by

Sufi Fahim

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 30073 | 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

Explainable and Trustworthy AI in Health and Biology: Enabling Transparent and Actionable Decision-Making

edited by Ahmed Salih

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5138 | Submission Open

Keywords: explainable AI; trustworthy AI; model interpretability; responsible AI

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical & Healthcare AI)

Application of Artificial Intelligence on Structures Subjected to Natural Hazards

edited by

Eden Bojórquez

, Juan Bojórquez and

Robespierre Chavez-Lopez

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5068 | Submission Open

Keywords: earthquake engineering; seismic hazard; wind hazard; neural networks; metaheuristic techniques

Integrating Large Language Models into Robotic Autonomy

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submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1266 | Submission Open

Keywords: LLMs in locomotion control; LLMs in navigation and semantic planning; LLMs in physical interaction and manipulation; voice-based control and communication; sensor-grounded perception; learning; real-time decision-making through voice and text commands; robot-to-human/robot-to-robot interaction; structured reasoning through multi-level representations

(This special issue belongs to the Section AI Systems: Theory and Applications)

Advances in Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Machine Learning Applications

edited by Naveed Ilyas and Taqi Abrar

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 952 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; transformer networks; generative models; computer vision; medical image analysis; explainable AI; interdisciplinary applications; diffusion models

Smart Educational Technologies: Integrating AI, Robotics, and AR for 21st Century Learning

edited by

Yi-Chun Lin

and

Yen-Ting Lin

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 466 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence in education; technology-enhanced learning; computational thinking; educational robotics; learning analytics; personalized learning; augmented reality (AR) in education

Next-Generation Medical Imaging AI: Deep Learning Computer Vision with Multi-Task and Continual Learning

edited by

Zahid Ullah

, Tahir Mahmood and

Mustaqeem Khan

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 454 | Submission Open

Keywords: medical imaging; computer vision; deep learning; multi-task learning; continual learning; medical image segmentation; medical image classification; attention mechanisms; vision transformers; self-supervised learning; weakly supervised learning; domain adaptation; explainable AI; uncertainty estimation; clinical decision support

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical & Healthcare AI)

Multi-Agent Modal Computing: Synergy, Scalability and Satellite-Earth Collaboration

edited by

Qian Li

,

Yunfei Long

and

Cheng Ji

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 422 | Submission Open

Keywords: multi-agent systems; multimodal learning; satellite computing; knowledge graph; edge AI; federated learning; remote sensing; distributed inference

Machine Learning-Augmented Optimization Methods for Energy and Infrastructure Systems

edited by

Olufemi A. Omitaomu

, Chen Yang and Haoran Niu

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 234 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning-augmented optimization; learning-augmented algorithms; hybrid AI-optimization methods; energy system optimization; reinforcement learning for planning; critical infrastructure planning; robust and stochastic optimization; spatial and network optimization; digital twins for infrastructure systems; explainable AI for decision support

(This special issue belongs to the Section AI Systems: Theory and Applications)

Adaptive Control and Cognitive Architectures: Bridging Cybernetics, Neuroscience, and AI

edited by

Daniel Howard

submission deadline 18 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 364 | Submission Open

Keywords: adaptive control; cognitive architectures; cybernetics; neuroscience; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section AI Systems: Theory and Applications)

Responsible AI: Alignment, Decentralization, and Optimization in Multi-Agent Systems Across Dynamic Environments

edited by Chansoo Kim

submission deadline 23 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5065 | Submission Open

Keywords: multi-agent systems; AI alignment and trustworthiness; AI ethical and social implications (ethical and societal dimensions); alignment with human values; decentralized and federated learning; optimization and AI; reinforcement and evolutionary learning; causal reasoning; robustness and adaptivity; dynamic environments; real-world AI applications and various applications such as physical AI (robotics); energy and battery; and finance and economics

(This special issue belongs to the Section AI Systems: Theory and Applications)

Large Language Models and Autonomous Agents for Semantic Web, Search, and Recommendations

edited by

Tong Xu

and

Zhi Zheng

submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 267 | Submission Open

Keywords: large language models; autonomous AI agents; semantic web; information retrieval; intelligent search systems; recommendation systems; foundation models; knowledge graphs; semantic representation learning; retrieval-augmented generation

(This special issue belongs to the Section AI Systems: Theory and Applications)

Artificial Intelligence for Next-Generation Adaptive Control Systems and Robotics

edited by

Ewa Pawłuszewicz

and

Leszek Ambroziak

submission deadline 28 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 656 | Submission Open

Keywords: automation and robotics systems; artificial intelligence; machine learning; adaptive control; granulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section AI in Autonomous Systems)

Artificial Intelligence in Industrial Systems: From Data Acquisition to Intelligent Decision-Making

edited by

Hugo Landaluce

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Ignacio Angulo Martínez

and

Ander Garcia

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 14335 | 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)

AI-Driven Innovations in Medical Computer Engineering and Healthcare

edited by

Netzahualcoyotl Hernandez-Cruz

, Ping Lu, Jens Lundström and

Irvin Hussein Lopez-Nava

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3305 | 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)

Harvesting the Future: Transforming Agricultural Practices Through AI Application

edited by

Zhaoyang Yu

,

Song Mei

and

Hongbo Xu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1530 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent breeding; intelligent rearing; intelligent planting; precision agriculture; intelligent pest and disease diagnosis; intelligent agricultural machinery; agricultural robots; agricultural sensors; intelligent management of agricultural production; digital village

Artificial Intelligence Potential to Solve Multiple Complex Geodetic Problems

edited by

Lyubka Pashova

,

Shuanggen Jin

and Desislava Ivanova

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 724 | Submission Open

Keywords: geodesy; AI; multi-source data; GNSS; geospatial data; time series analysis; geoid modeling; geohazards; climate change

Decision Intelligence and Its Applications

edited by

Damiano Verda

and

Christel Sirocchi

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 452 | Submission Open

Keywords: decision intelligence; AI applications; decision understanding; explainability; XAI

Applications of Physics-Informed Machine Learning in Engineering

edited by

Xiaoning Zheng

and Jianfang Lu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 407 | Submission Open

Keywords: PIML; flow simulation; material prediction; biomechanics and biological systems; multi-physics coupling problems; sparse or low-data engineering problems; digital twin of complex systems

AI-Powered Remote Sensing for Agriculture

edited by

Haoxuan Yang

, Xiaofeng Ma and

Mengyuan Xu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 312 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; remote sensing; agriculture; crop monitoring; irrigation management; yield prediction; digital mapping in agriculture; machine learning; deep learning; precision agriculture

(This special issue belongs to the Section AI Systems: Theory and Applications)

Federated and Distributed Intelligence for Sustainable Edge-Cloud Ecosystems

edited by

Francisco A. Pujol

, Amir Javed and

Higinio Mora

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 186 | Submission Open

Keywords: federated learning; distributed intelligence; sustainable edge– cloud computing; green federated learning; green IoT and IoV; privacy-preserving machine learning; smart cities and mobility; carbon-aware computing; edge intelligence; resource-constrained AI

(This special issue belongs to the Section AI Systems: Theory and Applications)

Artificial Intelligence Hardware and Software Co-Design and Neuromorphic Computing

edited by

Yang (Cindy) Yi

and Fangyang Shen

submission deadline 9 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2822 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI hardware-software co-design; neuromorphic computing; spiking neural networks; AI accelerators; edge intelligence; brain-inspired computing; machine learning architecture; hardware-aware AI models

(This special issue belongs to the Section AI Systems: Theory and Applications)

Understanding Transformers and Large Language Models (LLMs) with Natural Language Processing (NLP)

edited by

Massimo Stella

and

Alexis Carrillo Ramirez

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 12961 | Submission Open

Keywords: bias in LLMs; human– AI language comparison; cognitive benchmarks; LLMs’ trustworthiness

Adversarial Learning and Its Applications in Healthcare

edited by

Min Xian

and

Aleksandar Vakanski

submission deadline 27 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4004 | 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-Driven Multimodal Biometrics for Enhanced Personal Authentication

edited by

Stefano Marrone

and Roberto Casula

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 547 | Submission Open

Keywords: multimodal biometrics; soft biometrics; presentation attack detection; liveness detection; adversarial machine learning; privacy-preserving learning; fairness and bias mitigation; edge/on-device AI; datasets and benchmarks; legal and ethical compliance

Recent Advances in Deep Learning and Emerging Applications

edited by

Jeng-Shyang Pan

, Junzo Watada and