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AI-Driven Business Analytics Revolution
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2710 | 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)
Intelligent Algorithms and Signal Processing Techniques for Fault Diagnosis in Mechanical and Electrical Systems submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2279 | 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 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2075 | 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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1356 | 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 599 | 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
Evolutionary and Swarm Computing for Emerging Applications (2nd Edition)
edited by Seyed Jalaleddin Mousavirad and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 561 | 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)
Learning to Optimize, Optimizing to Learn: New Developments in Machine Learning and Optimization Integration
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 438 | 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)
Machine Learning Algorithms for Image Understanding and Analysis (2nd Edition)
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 361 | 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 | Viewed by 318 | 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)
Advances in Algorithms for Hyperspectral Image Processing
edited by Jacques Blanc-Talon
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 316 | 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)
Algorithms for Feature Selection and Feature Reduction
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 237 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; deep learning; dimensionality reduction; feature reduction; feature selection; hybrid methods; machine learning; optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning)
Machine Learning for Pattern Recognition (4th Edition) submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 201 | 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)
Advanced Algorithms and Intelligent Computational Methods
edited by Yasser Ismail and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 167 | 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 540 | 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 | 9 articles | Viewed by 17315 | 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 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4680 | 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 2869 | 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 2696 | 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)
Energy-Efficient Algorithms for Large-Scale Wireless Sensor Networks
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1832 | 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
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submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1486 | 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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1169 | 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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 483 | 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 351 | 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)
Deep Learning Architecture and Applications (2nd Edition)
edited by Jersson Xavier Leon-Medina
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 281 | 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 262 | 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 246 | 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)
Algorithmic Approaches and Artificial Intelligence in Photovoltaic Systems
edited by Simon Foo
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 244 | 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)
Cyber-Physical Materials and Supply Network Intelligence with Artificial Intelligence and Digital Twins submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 177 | Submission Open
Keywords: materials management; supply chain and logistics; industrial engineering; smart manufacturing; cyber– physical systems; artificial intelligence in operations
Recent Advances in Numerical Algorithms and Their Applications
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submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 7465 | Submission Open
Keywords: numerical algorithms; iterative methods; convergence analysis; stability analysis; dynamical analysis; computational efficiency; error analysis; real-world applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Data Sensing Techniques and Processing Algorithms for Smart and Sustainable Agriculture
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6703 | Submission Open
Keywords: Internet of Things (IoT); remote sensing (aerial; satellite; UAV); data processing and transformation techniques; image processing and computer vision applications; mathematical and statistical methods for data filtering; simplification; and pattern recognition; artificial intelligence; machine learning; and deep learning; convolutional neural networks (CNNs); vision transformers (ViTs); data classification and object detection; time-series analysis; decision support systems and platforms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Advances in Deep Learning-Based Data Analysis
edited by and Xing Tang
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 4858 | Submission Open
Keywords: computer vision; data generation; anomaly detection; temporal data analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
AI-Driven Control and Optimization in Power Electronics submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3490 | Submission Open
Keywords: power electronics; artificial intelligence; intelligent control; optimization algorithms; FACTS; machine learning; reinforcement learning; smart energy systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
AI and Computational Methods in Engineering and Science: 2nd Edition
edited by and Shuai (Steven) Li
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2812 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; deep learning; AI applications; AI applications in environment; AI in ecology; AI in science and engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Optimization in Renewable Energy Systems (2nd Edition) submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2330 | Submission Open
Keywords: renewable energy; virtual power plants; algorithm engineering; approximation algorithms; iterative methods and algorithms; performance and testing of algorithms; optimization; operational research; machine learning; mathematical programming; combinatorial optimization; discrete mathematics and graph theory; metaheuristics and matheuristics; modelling; networks; communication and data networks; uncertainty data; production planning; scheduling; transport; timetabling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Applications of Intelligent Optimization Algorithms in Integrated Transportation Systems
edited by , Changxi Ma, Chao Wen, and Qingwei Zhong
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1629 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent prediction of multimodal freight volume; multi modal transportation vehicle operation path planning; public transportation and multimodal system optimization; vehicle operation scheduling and intelligent control; autonomous vehicles and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS); intelligent network vehicle trajectory prediction; UAV swarm scheduling and control; aircraft swarm management in high-density flight environments; UAV path planning and conflict detection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning)
Intelligent Algorithms for Modern Supply Chain and Inventory Optimization
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submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1134 | Submission Open
Keywords: improved solution algorithm; analytic method; inventory model; fuzzy set theorem; pattern recognition; analytic hierarchy process; supply chain management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Transportation and Traffic Engineering submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 829 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent transportation algorithms; autonomous and multi-agent systems; traffic optimization and scheduling; data-driven traffic safety and risk modeling; sustainable and low-carbon transportation systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Combinatorial Optimization, Graph, and Network Algorithms)
Advanced Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Techniques for Safe Operation and Control in Power and Sustainable Energy Systems: 2nd Edition
edited by , Xuan Zhou, and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 578 | Submission Open
Keywords: the applications of advanced machine learning in sustainable energy systems; energy management systems; microgrids; power system operation and control; reinforcement learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Advances in Machine Learning and Data Mining Algorithms for Blockchain Technology submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 378 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; data mining; blockchain technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning)
Reinforcement Learning Algorithms for Intelligence Enhancement and Continual Learning
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submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 297 | Submission Open
Keywords: reinforcement learning; continual learning; catastrophic forgetting; transfer learning; meta-reinforcement learning; multi-agent systems; autonomous systems; explainable AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning)
Fuzzy Theory and Intelligent Methods for Reliability Analysis and Maintenance Optimization of Complex Engineering Systems submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 185 | Submission Open
Keywords: reliability analysis; maintenance optimization; RAMS (reliability; availability; maintainability; safety); fuzzy logic; intelligent methods; machine learning; simulation-based modelling; predictive maintenance; uncertainty quantification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Multi-Objective and Multi-Level Optimization: Algorithms and Applications (3rd Edition) submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 162 | Submission Open
Keywords: multi-objective optimization; multi-level optimization; decision-making
(This special issue belongs to the Section Combinatorial Optimization, Graph, and Network Algorithms)
Advances in Algorithms Through Heuristics: Theory, Applications, and Innovations: 2nd Edition
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submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 143 | Submission Open
Keywords: heuristic algorithms; metaheuristics; algorithm design and analysis; optimization algorithms; swarm intelligence; hybrid algorithms; intelligent systems; bio-inspired algorithms; computational complexity; admissible heuristics; theoretical foundations; algorithmic theory; non-asymptotic analysis; search optimization problems; heuristic search hypothesis; symbolic computation; convergence analysis; applications; network optimization; resource scheduling (cloud/edge computing); energy-efficient routing; security in software-defined networking (SDN); machine learning and data mining; computational biology and bioinformatics; robotics and motion planning; fraud detection and cybersecurity; intelligent communication systems; dynamic spectrum allocation; real-time systems; innovations and emerging topics; particle swarm optimization; hybrid and ensemble heuristic methods; multi-objective optimization; intelligent reflecting surfaces (IRS) deployment; data-driven heuristics; parallel and distributed heuristic algorithms; adaptive and self-learning heuristics; heuristic-based modeling and simulation; general and cross-cutting themes; applications of heuristic algorithms in science and engineering; comparative studies of heuristic and classical algorithms; guidelines for developing new heuristic techniques; surveys of existing heuristic approaches; implementation and scalability of heuristics; performance evaluation and benchmarking
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Modern Algorithms for Image Processing and Computer Vision
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6111 | Submission Open
Keywords: image processing; computer vision; image fusion; vision algorithms; deep learning; stereo vision; activity recognition; image/video analysis; image encryption algorithms; computational photography; vision hardware/software; monitoring and surveillance; biometrics; robotics; augmented reality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
AI-Driven Engineering Optimization submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6034 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI-driven engineering optimization; artificial intelligence; machine learning; neural networks; evolutionary computation; genetic algorithm; particle swarm optimization; differential evolution; swarm intelligence; ant colon optimization; cognitive computation; modelling and optimization; mechanical engineering; chemical engineering; water treatment; electrical engineering; aerospace engineering; natural language processing; data-driven optimization; design automation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Data-Driven Intelligent Modeling and Optimization Algorithms for Industrial Processes: 3rd Edition submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5770 | Submission Open
Keywords: data-driven modeling; industrial processes; machine learning algorithms; optimization algorithms; adaptive learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Combinatorial Optimization, Graph, and Network Algorithms)
Machine Learning for Advanced Healthcare: Bridging Innovation and Clinical Implementation
edited by , and Sujit Kumar Sahu
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3685 | Submission Open
Keywords: interpretable machine learning; wearable technology and remote health monitoring; multimodal health data integration; sensor data analysis; health information systems; explainable AI (XAI) in healthcare; trustworthy AI for clinical practice; biomedical signal processing; e-Health; telemedicine; and digital health; human motion analysis and rehabilitation technologies; AI for sleep and neurological disorders
Algorithmic Innovations: Bridging Theoretical Foundations and Practical Applications (2nd Edition) submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2474 | Submission Open
Keywords: algorithm design and optimization; energy-aware computing; artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms; robotics and mechatronics; routing protocols; wireless sensor networks and IoT; metaheuristics and hybrid algorithms; resilient and secure networks; interdisciplinary algorithm applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Analysis of Algorithms and Complexity Theory)
AI-Powered Predictive Maintenance: Transforming Industrial Operations Through Intelligent Fault Diagnosis (2nd Edition)
edited by Sumika Chauhan, and Rajesh Kumar
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1890 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI-powered predictive maintenance; intelligent fault diagnosis; industrial operations; data-driven condition monitoring; prognostic health management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Metaheuristic Algorithms in Optimal Design of Engineering Problems (2nd Edition) submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1162 | Submission Open
Keywords: metaheuristic optimization algorithms; genetic algorithms; particle swarm optimization; simulated annealing; engineering design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning)
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