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Artificial Intelligence Algorithms in Sustainability submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4130 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; computer vision; machine learning; deep learning; metaheuristics and matheuristics; numerical analysis; IoT; sustainability; green energy; power generation systems; forecasting models; environmental issues; embedded algorithms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning)
Artificial Intelligence for More Efficient Renewable Energy Systems
edited by Mostefa Kermadi and Jinning Zhang
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3726 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; metaheuristic algorithm; power conversion; renewable energy systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
AI-Driven Engineering Optimization
edited by , and Qingsheng Li
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 1166 | 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)
Algorithms in Data Classification (3rd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1132 | Submission Open
Keywords: binary classification; multi-label classification; decision trees; neural networks; big data; Bayes methods; K-NN methods; feature selection; machine learning; supervised learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Databases and Data Structures)
Nonsmooth Optimization and Its Applications
edited by Nargiz Sultanova
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1124 | Submission Open
Keywords: nonsmooth optimization; non-differentiable optimization; subgradient methods; signal processing; image processing; bundle methods; machine learning; applications of nonsmooth optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Nonlinear Optimization: Algorithmic Advances and Innovative Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 487 | Submission Open
Keywords: nonlinear optimization; deterministic and stochastic models; global and local optimization; optimization algorithms; exact and heuristic approaches; simulation optimization; business; engineering; and scientific applications
Intelligent Information Hiding and Multimedia Signal Processing
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 288 | Submission Open
Keywords: algorithms and data structures; complexity theory; graph theory and combinatorics; combinatorial optimization; information hiding and security; multimedia signal processing and networking; bioinspired multimedia technologies and systems; computational biology; algorithms for big data and network analytics; probabilistic and randomized algorithms; new computation paradigms; experimental algorithm evaluation; distributed and parallel algorithms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Artificial Intelligence in Sustainable Development
edited by and Tareq Hamadneh
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 259 | Submission Open
Keywords: applications of artificial intelligence; engineering problems; mathematical optimization; algorithms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Autonomous Navigation Systems for Robust Driving Under Adverse Conditions submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 210 | 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)
Game Theory for 6G Networks
edited by , and David Chieng
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open
Keywords: 6G networks; game theory; wireless communications; resource allocation; spectrum sharing; power control; interference management; network slicing; network security; privacy; cybersecurity; mobility management; handover; load balancing; ultra-dense networks; edge computing; caching; artificial intelligence (AI); machine learning (ML); collaborative learning; federated learning; intelligent agents; economic models; pricing strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Engineering Applications: 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 156 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent information systems; deep learning frameworks; processes; and methods; deep learning algorithms services and applications; intelligent engineering applications; engineering processes incorporating natural language processing models and LLMs; distributed AI information systems; Industry 4.0 processes supported by AI systems; Industry 5.0 human– machine collaboration AI processes; cloud-based decision support systems offering deep learning services; smart IoT applications and smart grids; augmented and virtual reality services supported by AI models
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Blockchain-Enabled Privacy and Security Models in Mobile Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open
Keywords: blockchain algorithms; mobile security; privacy-preserving computation; consensus protocols; cryptographic algorithms; smart contract optimization; secure protocol design; lightweight blockchain; algorithmic privacy; mobile edge computing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Artificial Intelligence in Modern Cybersecurity: Changes, Applications and Challenges
edited by Sihai Tang and Song Fu
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); cybersecurity; machine learning; intrusion detection systems; malware analysis; threat intelligence; privacy-preserving machine learning; ethical AI; security automation; anomaly detection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Advances in Deep Learning and Next-Generation Internet Technologies
edited by , and Mingyang Ma
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4351 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep learning; model compression; feature extraction; edge computing; 5G/6G networks; cloud computing; autonomous driving; smart cities; healthcare; industrial IoT; remote sensing
Transforming Healthcare with Language Models and Multimodal AI: From Theory to Practice
edited by Hao Liu
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1948 | 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)
Machine Learning for Pattern Recognition (3rd Edition) submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1865 | 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)
AI Algorithms for 6G Mobile Edge Computing and Network Security
edited by Yiying Zhang
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 848 | Submission Open
Keywords: 6G; artificial intelligence; IoT; network security
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Computational Intelligence for Sustainable Operations and Circular Economy submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 756 | Submission Open
Keywords: computational intelligence; sustainable supply chains; circular economy; machine learning for sustainability; applied operations research; mathematical modeling; supply chain optimization; green logistics; resource efficiency; industry 4.0; digital twin technologies; blockchain in supply chain transparency; Internet of Things (IoT) for resource optimization; big data analytics for sustainability; waste management; waste reduction strategies; eco-design and sustainable product lifecycle; smart grids and renewable energy integration; autonomous robotics in sustainable manufacturing; life cycle assessment (LCA) with computational models; multi-agent systems for resource optimization; predictive maintenance; energy optimization; reverse logistics optimization; heuristic and metaheuristic optimization; lean manufacturing; AI-powered decision support systems; AI in waste management and recycling; environmental impact assessment with AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
AI-Driven Control and Optimization in Power Electronics submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 147 | 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)
Machine Learning for Advanced Healthcare: Bridging Innovation and Clinical Implementation
edited by , and Sujit Kumar Sahu
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 132 | 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
AI Applications and Modern Industry
edited by and Annemieke Meghoe
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; asset management; clustering; data analysis; data mining; decision-support systems; deep learning; digital transition; edge AI; fault detection; knowledge-based systems; machine learning; object detection; optimization; predictive maintenance; time series
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Machine Learning for Planning and Logistics
edited by Steven Prestwich and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 104 | 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)
Swarm Intelligence and Evolutionary Algorithms for Real World Applications (2nd Edition) submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open
Keywords: swarm intelligence; evolutionary computation; large-scale optimisation; multi-objective optimisation; complex systems; hybridisation; premature convergence; stagnation; particle swarm optimisation; differential evolutionary; genetic algorithms; dispersive flies optimisation; ant colony optimisation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning)
Fault-Tolerant Distributed Computing
edited by Srivatsan Ravi
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open
Keywords: non-uniform failure models; rationality; fairness; byzantine computing; safety and liveness; message-passing; shared-memory
(This special issue belongs to the Section Parallel and Distributed Algorithms)
Algorithms for Electrical and Electronic Engineering with a Focus on Renewable Energy Sources (2nd Edition)
edited by Tushar Kanti Roy
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 67 | 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)
Integrating Machine Learning and Physics in Engineering and Biology
edited by Yixiang Deng
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 95 | 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)
Explainable AI: Advances in Interpretability Algorithms and Applications submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 72 | 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)
Advances in Parameterized Complexity: Theory, Algorithms, and Applications submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 40 | 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)
Machine Learning in Medical Signal and Image Processing (4th Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 24 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; disease classification and prognosis prediction; deep learning (CNN; RNN; GAN; etc.) in brain– computer interfaces (BCIs) and medical images; radiological image processing (MRI; fMRI; CT scans; PET; ultrasound; X-ray; etc.); clinical data processing (electrocardiography (ECG); electromyography (EMG); electroencephalography (EEG); etc.); data fusion techniques; statistical pattern recognition; advanced artifact reduction; wearable sensors; virtual reality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning)
Data-Driven Intelligent Modeling and Optimization Algorithms for Industrial Processes: 3rd Edition submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 14 | 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)
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 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 59 | 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)
Multi-Objective and Multi-Level Optimization: Algorithms and Applications (2nd Edition) submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1143 | Submission Open
Keywords: multi-objective optimization; multi-level optimization; decision-making
(This special issue belongs to the Section Combinatorial Optimization, Graph, and Network Algorithms)
Bayesian Machine Learning for Ecological and Environmental Applications submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 230 | Submission Open
Keywords: Bayesian machine learning; ecological modeling; environmental applications; probabilistic inference; uncertainty quantification; spatial modeling; biodiversity analysis; climate impact assessment; data assimilation; conservation science
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning)
AI-Driven Business Analytics Revolution
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 116 | 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)
Advances in Machine Learning and Data Mining Algorithms for Blockchain Technology submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; data mining; blockchain technology
(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 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 51 | 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 Algorithms for Scalable and Efficient Large Language Models
edited by Ishaani Priyadarshini
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open
Keywords: optimization methods; scalable algorithms; transformer architectures; model compression; distributed computing; federated learning; explainability; fairness; robustness; large language models; AI ethics
(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 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 13 | 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)
Evolution of Algorithms in the Era of Generative AI
edited by , Gianluca Bonifazi, and Michele Marchetti
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2645 | Submission Open
Keywords: generative AI; large language models; transformers; financial services; creative industries; retail; manufacturing; healthcare; education; data management; marketing; responsible generative AI; sustainable generative AI; ethics in generative AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning)
Intelligent Information Processing Methods in Interdisciplinary
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI-driven medical technologies; AI-driven biomedical signal processing; AI-driven sensor signal processing; AI-driven methods in sport and education; machine learning methods and their applications in interdisciplinary research; large language models and their applications in interdisciplinary research; few-shot learning and its applications in interdisciplinary research; federated learning and its applications in interdisciplinary research
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Artificial Intelligence Algorithms and Generative AI in Education (2nd Edition)
edited by and María Estefanía Avilés Mariño
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 79 | 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)
Algorithms for Cyber Defense: From Cryptography to Behavioral Analysis
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 182 | Submission Open
Keywords: algorithms; cyber defense; encryption and decryption methods; authentication schemes; secure key exchange; anomaly detection
(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 | Viewed by 48 | 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
Graph and Hypergraph Algorithms and Applications
edited by Mauro Mezzini
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4021 | 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)
Recent Advances in Numerical Algorithms and Their Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 849 | 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)
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