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Machine Learning for Planning and Logistics
edited by Steven Prestwich and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 177 | 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)
Fault-Tolerant Distributed Computing
edited by Srivatsan Ravi
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 158 | 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 139 | 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)
Machine Learning and Signal Processing for EEG, ECG, EDA, and Other Biosignals
edited by , Richard Sutcliffe, and Rab Nawaz
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1781 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; signal processing; EEG; artificial neural network architectures; clinical diagnostics; emotion recognition; brain– computer interfaces
Machine Learning in Medical Signal and Image Processing (4th Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1778 | 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)
Advanced Algorithms for Biomedical Data Analysis submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1670 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomedical data analysis; machine learning in healthcare; genomic and proteomic data; medical image processing; explainable AI in biomedicine; multi-omics data integration; clinical NLP
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Mathematical Modelling in Engineering and Human Behaviour (4th Edition) submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 426 | Submission Open
Keywords: mathematical models in epidemiology and medicine; mathematical models in engineering; applications of linear algebra; iterative methods for nonlinear problems; simulations in civil engineering and railway engineering; networks and applications; financial mathematics; uncertainty quantification and modelling optimization; least squares and applications; machine learning and neuronal networks; mathematics for decision making
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Explainable Artificial Intelligence for Disease Detection and Secure Monitoring Systems
edited by Qurat-Ul-Ain Mastoi
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 406 | Submission Open
Keywords: explainable AI; disease detection; secure healthcare; healthcare monitoring
Software Frameworks and Workload Management on Quantum and HPC Ecosystems
edited by , Naveed Mahmud and In-Saeng Suh
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 335 | 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)
Data-Driven Intelligent Modeling and Optimization Algorithms for Industrial Processes: 3rd Edition submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 319 | 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)
Explainable AI: Advances in Interpretability Algorithms and Applications submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 176 | 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)
Integrating Machine Learning and Physics in Engineering and Biology
edited by Yixiang Deng
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 143 | 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)
Algorithmic and Artificial Intelligence in Smart IoT Systems
edited by Yuyi Mao
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open
Keywords: algorithms; artificial intelligence; Internet of Things
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Advances in Parameterized Complexity: Theory, Algorithms, and Applications submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 115 | 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 and AI Algorithms for Edge Computing in IoT Networks submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; artificial intelligence; edge computing; edge intelligence; edge systems; IoT Networks
(This special issue belongs to the Section Parallel and Distributed 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 106 | 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 | 6 articles | Viewed by 2867 | Submission Open
Keywords: multi-objective optimization; multi-level optimization; decision-making
(This special issue belongs to the Section Combinatorial Optimization, Graph, and Network Algorithms)
Optimization in Renewable Energy Systems (2nd Edition) submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 598 | 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)
Algorithms for Dynamical Systems and Differential Equations: Theory, Computation Innovations and Applications
edited by Adil Jhangeer
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 311 | Submission Open
Keywords: dynamical systems; differential equations (DEs); numerical methods; analytical solutions; iterative algorithms; optimization algorithms; bifurcation and stability analysis; high-performance simulations; chaos and bifurcation algorithms; symbolic computation for DEs; fractional and stochastic DEs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Bayesian Machine Learning for Ecological and Environmental Applications submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 293 | 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)
Learning to Optimize, Optimizing to Learn: New Developments in Machine Learning and Optimization Integration
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 229 | 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)
AI-Driven Business Analytics Revolution
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 194 | 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 172 | 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 155 | 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 106 | 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)
Advances in Computer Vision: Emerging Trends and Applications
edited by and Samee Ullah Khan
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7982 | Submission Open
Keywords: computer vision; activity recognition; intelligent surveillance systems; behavior analysis; person re-identification; object detection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Dynamic System Modelling from Data: Emerging Algorithms and Applications: 2nd Edition
edited by , Jing Chen and Ya Gu
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1601 | Submission Open
Keywords: dynamic system modelling; data-driven identification; intelligent algorithms; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Advances in Parallel and Distributed AI Computing
edited by Stefan Bosse
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1307 | Submission Open
Keywords: self-* capabilities; multi-agent systems; internet of things; tiny ML; distributed ML; distributed sensor networks (DSNs)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Parallel and Distributed Algorithms)
Advancements in Wireless Sensor Networks: Innovations in Algorithms and Applications submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1212 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy efficient routing in WSNs; coverage maximization in WSNs; energy sustainability in WSNs; optimization algorithms for WSNs; energy harvesting /energy transfer methods in WSNs; data analytics in WSNs; artificial Intelligence/computational intelligence for WSNs; cloud computing; edge computing; and fog computing for WSNs; sensing technologies and systems for wearables and implants; 5G communication networks and mobile networks for WSNs; environmental applications of WSNs; applications of WSNs in flora and fauna; applications of WSNs in Industry 4.0; applications of WSNs in healthcare; military applications of WSNs; WSNs for smart home/smart cities
(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 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 334 | 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
Advances in Deep Learning Based Data Analysis
edited by and Xing Tang
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open
Keywords: computer vision; data generation; anomaly detection; temporal data analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
Optimizing Logistics Activities: Models and Applications
edited by Antonio Maria Coruzzolo and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 67 | 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)
Advances in Algorithms for Hyperspectral Image Processing
edited by Jacques Blanc-Talon
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 15 | 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 Smart Cities (3rd Edition) submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 1 | 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)
Bio-Inspired Algorithms: 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 2535 | Submission Open
Keywords: design and analysis of bio-inspired methods; application of bio-inspired methods; limitations of bio-inspired methods; ant colony optimization; particle swarm optimization; firefly algorithm; fireworks algorithm; bees algorithm; evolutionary algorithms; neural networks; deep learning; soft computing methods; nature-inspired heuristics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning)
Modern Algorithms for Image Processing and Computer Vision
edited by
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1262 | 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)
Evolution of Algorithms in the Era of Generative AI
edited by , Gianluca Bonifazi, and Michele Marchetti
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10212 | 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)
Data Sensing Techniques and Processing Algorithms for Smart and Sustainable Agriculture
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2701 | 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)
Artificial Intelligence Algorithms and Generative AI in Education (2nd Edition)
edited by and María Estefanía Avilés Mariño
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 633 | 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)
Intelligent Information Processing Methods in Interdisciplinary
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 166 | 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)
AI and Computational Methods in Engineering and Science: 2nd Edition
edited by and Shuai (Steven) Li
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 74 | 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)
AI-Driven Distributed Control Algorithms for Networked Systems
edited by Chang-Duo Liang
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 1 | 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
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning)
Recent Advances in Artificial Intelligence and Metaheuristics Optimization submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 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)
Algorithms for Computer Aided Diagnosis: 3rd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open
Keywords: algorithms; machine learning; artificial intelligence (AI); computer-aided diagnosis (CAD); healthcare revolution; medical devices
Computational Intelligence and Nature Inspired Algorithms submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 10 | Submission Open
Keywords: evolutionary computation; swarm intelligence; natural computation; bioinspired optimization; metaheuristics; stochastic algorithms; soft computing; computational intelligence; fuzzy methods; neural networks; ant colony optimization; evolutionary algorithms; particle swarm optimization; differential evolution; memetic algorithms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning)
Algorithms for Cyber Defense: From Cryptography to Behavioral Analysis
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 844 | 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)
Artificial Intelligence in Sustainability Research Operations, Management, and Ecosystems submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 650 | 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)
Hybrid Precoding and Beamforming Algorithms for Cell-Free Satellite Networks
edited by , and Zhizhong Zhang
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; deep reinforcement learning; distributed optimization; hybrid precoding and beamforming; channel estimation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning)
Artificial Intelligence and Data-Driven Approaches for Cultural Heritage submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 6 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; cultural heritage; data analysis; machine learning; computer vision; imaging and signal processing; pattern recognition; data fusion; interdisciplinary applications
(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 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open
Keywords: medical imaging; machine learning; deep learning; diagnostic accuracy; artificial intelligence in healthcare
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