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Transforming Healthcare with Language Models and Multimodal AI: From Theory to Practice
edited by Hao Liu
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4856 | Submission Open
Keywords: clinical applications of LLMs in medical documentation, summarization, and knowledge synthesis; multimodal AI systems integrating medical imaging, clinical text, and structured health data; LLM-powered clinical decision support systems and diagnostic reasoning; integration of foundation models with domain-specific medical knowledge; zero-shot and few-shot learning approaches in clinical applications; multi-modal retrieval and reasoning across medical literature, imaging, and patient records; ethical considerations in deploying LLMs in healthcare settings; evaluation frameworks for assessing LLM performance in clinical contexts; privacy-preserving techniques for training and deploying healthcare LLMs; interpretability and explainability of multimodal AI systems in clinical settings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Artificial Intelligence in Sustainability Research Operations, Management, and Ecosystems submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3926 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; sustainability; sustainable development goals; circular economy; circular operations; green supply chains; sustainable supply chains; energy transition; energy efficiency; climate change; sustainable cities; sustainable mobility; water resource management; waste reduction; algorithmic approaches; ethical AI; data-driven decision-making
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Computational Modeling and Intelligent Simulation of Next-Generation Energy Systems submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3558 | Submission Open
Keywords: computational modeling of energy systems; intelligent simulation methods; smart and microgrids; renewable energy integration; artificial intelligence in energy systems; digital twins for power systems; optimization and control in energy networks; high-performance simulation; multidomain and multiscale modeling; energy storage systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Artificial Intelligence Algorithms for Healthcare: 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1890 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital health; digital therapeutics; digital twin; foundation models; remote healthcare monitoring; personalized healthcare; personalized medicine; smart healthcare; medical imaging; multimodal large language models; telemedicine; medical data analysis; eHealth; smart health applications; remote health surveillance; data-driven monitoring; data-driven surveillance; health informatics; public health informatics; bioinformatics; computer-aided drug design; clinical data science; machine learning; big data; deep learning; artificial intelligence; agent-based simulation; agentic clinical assistants; multiagent system
Autonomous Navigation Systems for Robust Driving Under Adverse Conditions submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 652 | Submission Open
Keywords: robust perception systems; adversarial navigation strategies; sensor- and data-driven approaches; uncertainty-aware control and planning; scene understanding for decision making
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Emerging Trends in Distributed AI for Smart Environments (2nd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 375 | Submission Open
Keywords: distributed artificial intelligence (AI); smart environments; edge computing; Internet of Things (IoT); machine learning (ML); deep learning; AI in smart infrastructure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Explainable Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Projects submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 366 | Submission Open
Keywords: explainable artificial intelligence (XAI); hybrid AI systems; knowledge representation; decision support systems; engineering management project and risk; analytics human-centric; AI intelligent information systems; trustworthy AI digital transformation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning)
Artificial Intelligence in Education: Innovations and Implications
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 15790 | Submission Open
Keywords: large language model-based algorithms for teaching/learning behavior analysis; face, gesture and body analysis algorithms in the classroom/online learning platform; vision-based head pose estimation and facial expression recognition algorithms; vision-based gaze estimation and human pose estimation algorithms; AI-driven automated assessment and feedback technology; education knowledge graph construction and intelligent reasoning algorithms; scalable application of artificial intelligence in online education platforms; artificial intelligence-supported educational equity and inclusive education practices; artificial intelligence-powered intelligent tutoring system algorithms; algorithm-based intelligent agent learning environments
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning)
Machine Learning and Deep Learning in Medical Imaging Diagnostics submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2884 | Submission Open
Keywords: medical imaging; machine learning; deep learning; diagnostic accuracy; artificial intelligence in healthcare
Data Envelopment Analysis for Decision Support submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1885 | Submission Open
Keywords: Data Envelopment Analysis; efficiency analysis; decision support
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Machine Learning for Planning and Logistics submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1516 | Submission Open
Keywords: routing; resource allocation; warehouse management; inventory management; order management; transportation; production; procurement; deep reinforcement learning; supervised learning (regression, classification); unsupervised learning (anomaly detection, pattern recognition); Bayesian methods; predictive analytics; generative AI (transformers, large language models); multi-agent systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning)
Integrating Machine Learning and Physics in Engineering and Biology
edited by Yixiang Deng
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1495 | Submission Open
Keywords: physics-informed machine learning; AI for scientific discovery; uncertainty quantification; physical AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Software Frameworks and Workload Management on Quantum and HPC Ecosystems
edited by , Naveed Mahmud and In-Saeng Suh
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1187 | Submission Open
Keywords: innovative software frameworks or tools; use cases of Q-HPC systems in solving real-world problems; benchmarking studies or performance evaluations of Q-HPC applications; software frameworks for hybrid Q-HPC systems; Q-HPC software open standards; user interface and Q-HPC system design; workflow management and orchestration in Q-HPC ecosystems; quantum programming languages and HPC integration; optimization algorithms leveraging Q-HPC resources; scalability and performance benchmarks for Q-HPC applications; resource allocation and scheduling strategies in hybrid environments
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Next-Generation Kinematics: Intelligent Algorithms, Computational Models, and Applications in Mechanisms and Robotics
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 638 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent computational kinematics; motion synthesis; nanorobotics; microrobotics; biorobotics; medical robotics; soft robotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Stochastic Optimization with Industrial Applications
edited by , , Changjun Yu and Lei Wang
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 423 | Submission Open
Keywords: stochastic optimization; industrial applications; supply chain management; energy systems; manufacturing optimization; transportation and logistics; robust optimization; chance-constrained programming; federated optimization; data-driven optimization; intelligent decision making
(This special issue belongs to the Section Randomized, Online, and Approximation Algorithms)
Quantum Communication and Quantum Information Processing
edited by Anil Fernando
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 336 | Submission Open
Keywords: quantum communication; quantum computing; quantum information theory; quantum algorithms; quantum channel modeling; entanglement distribution; quantum error mitigation; machine learning for quantum systems; quantum MIMO; hybrid quantum–classical communication; quantum key distribution (QKD); quantum networks
Machine Learning in Environmental Data Analysis
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 269 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; artificial intelligence; knowledge extraction; neural network; image classification; visualization; environment; soil; water; air pollutants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning)
Artificial Intelligence Algorithms and Generative AI in Education (2nd Edition)
edited by and María Estefanía Avilés Mariño
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12545 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence in education; generative AI; educational technology; personalized learning; AI-powered assessment; adaptive learning systems; educational data mining; natural language processing in education; machine learning for education; AI ethics in education; intelligent tutoring systems; AI-assisted teaching; educational chatbots; predictive analytics in education
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Algorithmic Approaches to Control Theory and System Modeling submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9938 | Submission Open
Keywords: system modeling and simulation; linear and nonlinear models; modeling of integer and fractional-order systems; data-driven modeling; reduced-order modeling; hybrid systems modeling; evolutionary algorithms; optimal control; PID control; model predictive control; fractional-order control; machine learning for modeling and control; deep learning for modeling and control; neural networks for modeling and control; robust control; adaptive control; nonlinear control; reinforcement learning for modeling and control; fuzzy logic for modeling and control; system identification; metaheuristic algorithms; artificial intelligence for modeling and control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
AI-Driven Business Analytics Revolution
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7044 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI-driven analytics; business intelligence; machine learning algorithms; deep learning for business; generative AI applications; predictive analytics; prescriptive decision-making; reinforcement learning; explainable AI; digital transformation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, Biomedicine and Medical Informatics
edited by and Deepak Dhungana
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6658 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence in healthcare; biomedical engineering applications; medical informatics; deep learning for diagnostics; medical image analysis; explainable AI; drug discovery; personalized medicine; hospital management and patient engagement; telemedicine and wearable technology; data privacy in healthcare; federated learning in healthcare and biomedicine; unlabeled medical data challenges; algorithmic bias in medical data; clinical decision support; medical robotics; remote patient monitoring; biomedical signal processing
Signal Processing, Intelligent Analysis, and Optimization for Communication and Electronic Systems
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 6234 | Submission Open
Keywords: signal processing; wireless communications; 6G; machine learning; deep learning; UAV; edge computing; satellite communications; intelligent algorithm; RIS; ISAC; resource optimization; image processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Machine Learning Techniques for Brain Data Analysis Using EEG, EMG or Image Data submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5479 | Submission Open
Keywords: electroencephalogram (EEG); electromyography (EMG); magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); computed tomography scan (CT Scan); brain tumors and lesions; Alzheimer’s and dementia prediction; stroke detection and prognosis
Artificial Intelligence, Image Processing and Spatial Analytics in Environmental Informatics submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4221 | Submission Open
Keywords: algorithms in global, regional and/or local environmental monitoring; artificial intelligence and/or big data analytics; atmospheric monitoring and retrieval mechanisms; deep learning and/or machine learning framework; environmental sustainability and resilience; image processing techniques; land use monitoring and environmental anomalies; remote sensing and satellite informatics; spatial and temporal environmental dynamics; uncertainty quantification of AI models
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning)
Intelligent Algorithms and Signal Processing Techniques for Fault Diagnosis in Mechanical and Electrical Systems submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3398 | Submission Open
Keywords: fault diagnosis; intelligent algorithms; signal processing; condition monitoring; predictive maintenance; electrical systems; renewable energy systems; electrical machines; mechanical systems; industrial machinery; cyber–physical systems; optimization techniques; machine learning; bio-inspired computation; Internet of things (IoT); edge computing; digital twins; embedded systems; noise robustness
Algorithms for Electrical and Electronic Engineering with a Focus on Renewable Energy Sources (2nd Edition)
edited by Tushar Kanti Roy
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3327 | Submission Open
Keywords: renewable energy sources; optimization algorithms; microgrid energy management; power electronics control; AI and machine learning for RES; smart grids; hybrid AC/DC systems; energy storage algorithms; sustainable power systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Algorithms for Smart Cities (3rd Edition) submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 2826 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; city logistics; data analytics; e-governance; e-health; image recognition; internet of things; optimization methods; recommender systems; artificial neural networks algorithms; machine learning algorithms for intelligent software development; remote sensing; transportation networks; smart government; smart education; smart electronics; smart offices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Innovative Applications of Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis in Industry 4.0 and Digital Transformation submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1107 | Submission Open
Keywords: multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA); industry 4.0; decision support systems; smart manufacturing; internet of things (IoT); big data analytics; e-learning and digital education; knowledge-based systems; hybrid decision-making methods; fuzzy logic; group decision-making; digital transformation; innovation management; emerging technologies; MCDA in underexplored domains
Machine Learning for Pattern Recognition (4th Edition) submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 850 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; algorithms; pattern recognition; gesture recognition; behavioral recognition; lightweight neural network; biometrics; image/video processing; audio/speech recognition; computer vision
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning)
Evolutionary and Swarm Computing for Emerging Applications (2nd Edition)
edited by Seyed Jalaleddin Mousavirad and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 737 | Submission Open
Keywords: evolutionary computation; swarm intelligence; emerging technologies; AI applications; evolutionary algorithms; swarm optimization; artificial intelligence; large language models; genetic algorithms; machine learning; quantum computing; robotics; autonomous systems; blockchain technology; deep learning; smart grids; renewable energy; 5G networks; autonomous vehicles; medical informatics; computer vision; neural networks; computational biology; computational intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning)
Machine Learning Algorithms for Image Understanding and Analysis (2nd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 706 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning algorithms; deep learning algorithms; re-identification; pattern recognition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning)
Advances in Parameterized Complexity: Theory, Algorithms, and Applications submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 658 | Submission Open
Keywords: algorithm design and analysis; parameterized algorithms and their applications; exact exponential-time algorithm; fixed-parameter tractability; kernelization results; parameterized complexity theory; parameterized approximability and inapproximability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Analysis of Algorithms and Complexity Theory)
Learning to Optimize, Optimizing to Learn: New Developments in Machine Learning and Optimization Integration
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 524 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; decision-making; combinatorial optimization; reinforcement learning; surrogate models; complex systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Combinatorial Optimization, Graph, and Network Algorithms)
Advances in Algorithms for Hyperspectral Image Processing
edited by Jacques Blanc-Talon
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 405 | Submission Open
Keywords: hyperspectral imaging (HSI); anomaly detection; spectral databases; simulation of atmospheric propagation; image fusion; physics-based methods; machine learning for HIS; evaluation for HSI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Advanced Algorithms and Intelligent Computational Methods
edited by Yasser Ismail and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 240 | Submission Open
Keywords: algorithms; numerical analysis; optimization; machine learning; intelligent systems; data-driven algorithms; computational modeling; cybersecurity algorithms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Nature-Inspired Algorithms in Machine Learning (3rd Edition) submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 608 | Submission Open
Keywords: data science/data mining; clustering; classification; outlier detection; dimensionality reduction; unsupervised learning; supervised learning; nature-inspired algorithms; metaheuristics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning)
Graph and Hypergraph Algorithms and Applications
edited by Mauro Mezzini
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 20009 | Submission Open
Keywords: applications of hypergraphs and graphs; fast algorithms for special hypergraph and graph classes; design and analysis of hypergraph and graph algorithms; exact hypergraph and graph algorithms; approximation hypergraph and graph algorithms; computational complexity; fixed-parameter tractability; pattern matching in graphs; interconnection networks; social networks; telecommunication networks
(This special issue belongs to the Section Combinatorial Optimization, Graph, and Network Algorithms)
Explainable AI: Advances in Interpretability Algorithms and Applications submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7539 | Submission Open
Keywords: explainable AI (XAI); interpretability algorithms; SHAP, LIME, Anchors; transparent machine learning; trustworthy AI; human-centered AI; algorithmic accountability; model-agnostic explainability; fairness and bias in AI; XAI for high-stakes applications; AI ethics and governance; interpretable deep learning; AI transparency frameworks; responsible AI design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning)
Recent Advances in Artificial Intelligence and Metaheuristics Optimization submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4707 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; metaheuristic optimization; swarm intelligence; hybrid AI models; hyperparameter tuning; machine learning; sustainable applications; explainable AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning)
Optimizing Logistics Activities: Models and Applications
edited by Antonio Maria Coruzzolo and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4181 | Submission Open
Keywords: supply chains; logistics; data-driven optimization; simulation-based optimization; heuristic and metaheuristic; hybrid decision-support
(This special issue belongs to the Section Combinatorial Optimization, Graph, and Network Algorithms)
AI-Powered Biomedical Image Analysis
edited by Lei Fan
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 3412 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomedical image analysis; artificial intelligence; medical imaging data; CT/MRI; whole slide image
Energy-Efficient Algorithms for Large-Scale Wireless Sensor Networks
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3087 | Submission Open
Keywords: wireless sensor networks; wireless charging algorithm design for large-scale wireless sensor networks; energy-efficient algorithms and theories for large-scale wireless sensor networks; energy-efficient data structures for large-scale wireless sensor networks; energy-efficient protocols for large-scale wireless sensor networks; mathematical models for energy consumption for large-scale wireless sensor networks; energy optimization problems for large-scale wireless sensor networks; performance evaluations for large-scale wireless sensor networks; wireless charging system designs for large-scale wireless sensor networks; simulations for large-scale wireless sensor networks
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Machine Learning Algorithms for Signal Processing
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3061 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; signal processing; signal analysis; image processing; speech processing; data analytics; noise reduction; filtering; pattern recognition; anomaly detection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning)
AI-Driven Distributed Control & Optimization Algorithms for Networked Systems
edited by Chang-Duo Liang
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1835 | Submission Open
Keywords: reinforcement learning based distributed control for networked systems; neural network-based model predictive control for networked systems; transfer learning based cross domain control for networked systems; large language models based distributed control for networked systems; AI-driven active exploration and path planning for networked systems; AI-driven distributed task assignment for networked systems; AI-driven optimal topology reconstruction for networked systems; AI-driven distributed parameter optimization for networked systems; evolutionary computation based multimodal optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning)
Scalable Algorithms for Large-Scale Graph Neural Networks
edited by Ronghua Li
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1411 | Submission Open
Keywords: graph neural networks; scalable algorithms; distributed learning; graph sampling; deep learning on graphs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Combinatorial Optimization, Graph, and Network Algorithms)
Algorithms and Machine Learning in Software Engineering
edited by and António Correia
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 913 | Submission Open
Keywords: algorithms; artificial intelligence; machine learning; quantum–classical approaches to software development; software bug prediction and mitigation; software engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning)
Algorithmic Approaches and Artificial Intelligence in Photovoltaic Systems
edited by Simon Foo
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 707 | Submission Open
Keywords: photovoltaic systems; machine learning; deep learning; swarm intelligence optimization; fault detection; explainable and interpretable AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning)
Deep Learning Architecture and Applications (2nd Edition)
edited by Jersson Xavier Leon-Medina
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 426 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep learning architectures; self-supervised and multimodal learning; transformers and foundation models; trustworthy and explainable AI; reinforcement learning and optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning)
Scheduling in Healthcare: Innovative Models and Algorithms
edited by Elena Tanfani, Giuliana Carello and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 363 | Submission Open
Keywords: healthcare; operating room and appointment scheduling; workforce rostering; patient flow; integrated planning; stochastic and robust optimization; simulation-optimization; metaheuristics; hybrid approaches
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Evolutionary Machine Learning: Methods, Theory, and Applications
edited by , Cristóbal Barba-González, and Sandro Hurtado
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 336 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; evolutionary algorithms; swarm intelligence; ensemble models; deep learning; generative AI; real-world applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning)
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