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Smart Sensor Networks for Environmental Monitoring

edited by Pau Ferrer-Cid,

Alessandro Lo Schiavo

and

Luigi Fortuna

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 772 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence of things; environmental monitoring; internet of things; sensor data processing; sensor network deployment; sensor networks; smart sensing; smart sensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering)

Reservoir Geology: From Technological Breakthroughs to Cross-Domain Implementations

edited by

Shaotao Xu

Yifan Li

and Xiong Cheng

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 746 | Submission Open

Keywords: unconventional resources; deep reservoirs; in situ conversion technology; reservoir geochemistry; reservoir characterization; reservoir modification; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Advances in Few-Shot Learning with Multimodal Large Models

edited by

Yirui Wu

and Shaohua Wan

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 743 | Submission Open

Keywords: few-shot learning; multimodal large models; cross-modal learning; low-data learning; deep learning; machine learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)

Recent Advances in Experimental Mechanics

edited by

Dario Croccolo

Giorgio Olmi

and

Mattia Mele

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 731 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine design; experimental mechanics; control; advanced manufacturing; tribology; fasteners

Big Data Technology and Its Applications

edited by Zhonghong Ou, Kaize Shi, Qika Lin and Yifan Zhu

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 726 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI-driven intelligent data processing; data mining; information fusion; data intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)

Advances in 3D Printing in Medicine and Biomedical Engineering

edited by Helena Dodziuk

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 675 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; healthcare; medical devices; surgery; tumor; 3D bioprinting; implants; prostheses; 3D-printed drugs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)

Advanced Automation Technologies for Competitive Primary Sector Products

edited by

Nikolaos Petrellis

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 614 | Submission Open

Keywords: primary sector; automation; AI; ML; technoeconomical analysis; image processing; robotics; sensors; embedded systems; telecommunications; precision agriculture; livestock; aquacultures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering)

Advances in Wearable Sensors for Human Health Monitoring

edited by

Xinqi Bao

and

Ernest N. Kamavuako

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 609 | Submission Open

Keywords: wearable sensors; health monitoring; biomedical engineering; machine learning; chronic disease management; cardiovascular health; biomechanical sensing; sensor networks; data privacy; user experience

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)

Artificial Intelligence in Mining, Mineral and Material Processing

edited by

Xiu Liu

and

Chris Aldrich

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 591 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; data analytics; automation; resource estimation; process optimization; environmental impact

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)

Impact of Environmental Pollution: Towards Contaminant Assessment and Sustainable Remediation

edited by

Dario Savoca

and

Silvia Orecchio

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 579 | Submission Open

Keywords: analytical chemistry; environmental chemistry; environmental impact; xenobiotic substances; toxic compounds; exposure effects; bioindicator; biomagnification; pollutant removal; environmental remediation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

AI Technologies Applied to Energy Systems and Smart Grids

edited by Jacopo Carlo Alberizzi and

Luciano De Tommasi

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 565 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); optimization; smart grids; renewable energy; energy storage

Sports Medicine, Exercise, and Health: Latest Advances and Prospects: 2nd Edition

edited by

Moon-Hyon Hwang

and Jupil Ko

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 555 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise; sport medicine; physical activity; health; rehabilitation; conditioning; cardiovascular disease; injury; cancer

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)

Recent Advances in Quantum Machine Learning Technology

edited by

Sharu Jose

and

Nikos Konofaos

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 542 | Submission Open

Keywords: quantum generative learning; quantum kernels; barren plateaus; adversarial robustness; quantum error mitigation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Quantum Science and Technology)

Innovations in Autonomous Driving and Vehicle Intelligence

edited by Manoj K. Jha

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 525 | Submission Open

Keywords: connected and autonomous vehicles; vehicle intelligence; cybersecurity; machine learning; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Transportation and Future Mobility)

Advanced Design and Evaluation of Modern Antenna Systems

edited by Ramiro Samano Robles and Jianxing Li

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 520 | Submission Open

Keywords: antenna design; propagation evaluation; wearable antennas

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Physics General)

Advances in Polymer Composites: Mechanical Performance, Manufacturing Process and Applications

edited by

Anastasios C. Patsidis

and

Georgios N. Mathioudakis

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 509 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical performance; polymer composites; manufacturing techniques; sustainable processes; industrial applications; fatigue behavior; additive manufacturing; structure/properties relationship

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Low-Cost Seismic Base Isolation in Civil Structures

edited by

Nikola Grgić

and

Ivan Banović

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 470 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-cost; energy dissipation; seismic base isolation; natural disaster; numerical modelling; shake table tests

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Recent Applications of Machine Learning and LLMs in Natural Language Processing (NLP): 2nd Edition

edited by

Carlos A. Iglesias

and

Jinyi Zhang

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 440 | Submission Open

Keywords: sentiment analysis; voice analysis and processing; entity recognition; syntax analysis; machine translation and summarization; large language models; question answering; chatbots and conversational agents; image semantic segmentation; interdisciplinary applications in healthcare; finance; and multimodal systems; semantic modeling and cross-domain knowledge transfer

(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)

Advances in Smart Grid Technologies and Methods

edited by

Mohammad Reza Salehizadeh

and Clodomiro U. Vila

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 431 | Submission Open

Keywords: microgrids; active distribution networks; virtual power plants; aggregators; smart grids; energy management; renewable energy integration; distributed energy resources (DERs); demand response; flexibility; grid optimization; power system control; system stability; electricity markets; smart meters; microgrids; multi-energy systems; Energy storage systems; load forecasting; real-time monitoring; cyber-physical systems; communication in power systems; artificial intelligence in smart grids; Internet of Things (IoT); blockchain in energy; FACTS devices; control systems; smart city infrastructure; grid decentralization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Science and Technology)

Recent Advances in Hyperspectral Imaging Technology

edited by Marco Marcon

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 427 | Submission Open

Keywords: hyperspectral imaging (HSI); machine learning in HSI; sensor development; data processing and analysis; multimodal imaging; real-time applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical and Molecular Sciences)

Artificial Intelligence for Structural Health Monitoring

edited by

Zhixin Zhan

and Chuanqi Liu

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 426 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; structural health monitoring; robust monitoring

(This special issue belongs to the Section Aerospace Science and Engineering)

Innovative Materials and Technologies in Food Packaging

edited by

Gabriel Mustatea

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 416 | Submission Open

Keywords: food packaging; biodegradable materials; active and smart packaging; nanotechnology; recycling; edible films and coatings; sustainability; intelligent sensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Science and Technology)

Recent Advances and Applications in Multi-Agent Communication

edited by Li Zhou and

Zhaolong Ning

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 404 | Submission Open

Keywords: multi-agent communication; distributed cooperative control; communication protocols; algorithms; frameworks; case studies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering)

Reinforcement Learning for Real-World Applications

edited by Dazi Li and Pablo Chamoso

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 400 | Submission Open

Keywords: reinforcement learning; robotics control; scheduling optimization; smart manufacturing; intelligent transportation; energy management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)

Application of Artificial Intelligence in the Logistics Industry and Supply Chain

edited by

Taeho Park

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 398 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI logistics; supply chain; machine learning; cybersecurity risks; digital transformation; resilience; sustainability; risk management; ethics regulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Industrial Technologies)

AI-Empowered Wireless Communication Technology for Internet of Things (IoT)

edited by Tan Le and Sachin Shetty

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 379 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI/ML for IoT; cyber security/privacy preservation/trustworthy management for IoT; networking and communications technology for IoT; 5G and beyond 5G/6G networks for IoT

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering)

Next-Generation Mobile Robotics: Intelligent Navigation, Adaptive Planning, and Sensor Integration

edited by

Edgar Martínez-García

and

Rajesh Elara Mohan

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 342 | Submission Open

Keywords: autonomous navigation; path planning; mobile robotics; robust perception; multi-sensor integration; SLAM; legged locomotion; gait optimization; adaptive locomotion; swarm intelligence; multi-robot systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics and Automation)

Recent Research on Graphene-Based Materials

edited by

Mrinmoy Karmakar

and

Konstantinos Spyrou

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 336 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemically modified graphene; composite; self-healing; electrode material; property– performance relationship; cyclic voltammetry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)

Security and Privacy in AI: Human Interaction, Awareness and Protection

edited by

Xuechao Yang

, Chenhao Xu, Jack Li and

Xun Yi

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 331 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI security; data privacy; adversarial attacks; human-in-the-loop; explainable AI; trust in AI; privacy awareness; real-world AI cases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)

Solar Cells: From Materials and Devices to Applications

edited by

Jacek Dąbrowski

, Janusz Zarębski and Damian Bisewski

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 324 | Submission Open

Keywords: solar cells; solar modules; photovoltaic systems; solar cell applications; measurements and modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Science and Technology)

Recent Developments in the Field of Intelligent Sensors

edited by

Marian Ion

Bogdan Firtat

and

Carmen Mihailescu

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 315 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensor technology; signal processing techniques; neural signal acquisition; neural sensing; biocompatibility; wearable pressure sensor

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)

Human–Robot Interaction and Control

edited by

Isaac Chairez

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 308 | Submission Open

Keywords: human– robot interaction; collaborative robots; control systems in coordinated robotics systems; human-centered robotic systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics and Automation)

Artificial Intelligence and Bioinformatics for Disease Diagnosis and Prognostic Assessment

edited by

Ana María Torres Aranda

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 308 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; bioinformatics; machine learning; deep learning; big data analysis; genomic sequences; proteomic profiles; clinical data; disease diagnosis; prognostic assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Therapeutic Applications and Biology of Extracellular Vesicles

edited by

Paola Lanuti

Francesco Cappello

and

Celeste Caruso Bavisotto

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 273 | Submission Open

Keywords: extracellular vesicles; diagnostic biomarkers; drug Delivery; immunomodulation; angiogenesis; tumorigenesis; precision medicine; regenerative medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)

Biomedical Data Mining and Analysis

edited by

Han Liu

and Xiaotong Zhang

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 271 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomedical data mining; biomedical informatics; machine learning; time series analysis and forecasting; medical image computing; biomedical signal analysis; drug discovery; data-driven healthcare; precision medicine; clinical decision support

(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)

Recent Advances in Microwave Photonics: Second Edition

edited by

Tengfei Hao

and

Nuannuan Shi

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 264 | Submission Open

Keywords: microwave photonics; integrated microwave photonics; microwave photonic link; microwave photonic signal processor; optoelectronic oscillator; radio over fiber

(This special issue belongs to the Section Optics and Lasers)

Artificial Intelligence and Bioinformatics in Cancer Genomics: Innovations and Applications

edited by

Petar Brlek

and

Malik Yousef

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 250 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; cancer research; bioinformatics; machine learning; multi-omics; precision oncology; deep learning; big data; precision therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)

Underground Energy Storage and Geothermal Applications for a Sustainable Space Heating and Cooling

edited by

Jessica Maria Chicco

Ignasi Herms

and

Guglielmina Mutani

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 248 | Submission Open

Keywords: geothermal energy; UTES; clean energy system; urban building energy modeling; energy efficiency; demand-supply modeling; district heating and cooling; self-sufficiency; renewable energy communities

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Science and Technology)

Novel Insights in Applied Computer Graphics, Game Technology, and AR/VR

edited by Burkhard Wünsche

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 243 | Submission Open

Keywords: AR/VR; computer graphics; haptic feedback; immersive controls; game technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)

Innovative Strategies for Combatting Antibiotic Multi Resistance: From Computational Approaches to Clinical Application

edited by Salvatore Papasergi,

Akanksha Rajput

and

Teresa Maria Assunta Fasciana

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 235 | Submission Open

Keywords: antibiotic resistance; antimicrobial resistance (AMR); multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria; computational biology; drug discovery; bioinformatics approaches; drug repurposing; quorum sensing inhibitors; quorum quenching; efflux pump inhibitors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Functional Magnetic Materials and Devices: Recent Advances and Emerging Applications

edited by

R. Raudel Peña-Garcia

and

Yuset Guerra Dávila

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 225 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional magnetic materials; devices; films; nanowires; sensors; electronic devices; diluted magnetic semiconductors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)

Wireless Communication Technologies: Latest Advances and Prospects

edited by

Feng Li

and

Sergio Spanò

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 221 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence-enabled wireless communication; integrated sensing and communication; physical layer security; resource allocation; intelligent reflection surface; non-orthogonal multiple access; fluid antenna; orthogonal frequency division multiplexing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering)

Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing Applications in Digital Earth, 2nd Edition

edited by

Zhaojin Yan

and Xiao Zhou

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 218 | Submission Open

Keywords: GIS applications; remote sensing; digital earth; spatial analysis; environmental monitoring; urban planning and development; disaster management and response; big data analytics in GIS and remote sensing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Recent Advances in Pile Foundation Engineering

edited by

Yunpeng Zhang

and Xin Liu

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 204 | Submission Open

Keywords: pile foundations; pile design and construction techniques; AI-enhanced pile engineering; pile renewal and health monitoring

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Advanced Point-of-Care Diagnostics: Integrating Engineering and Biosciences for Rapid Clinical Solutions

edited by

Gheorghe Nicusor Pop

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 193 | Submission Open

Keywords: point-of-care diagnostics; biosensors; microfluidics; artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare; CRISPR diagnostics; rapid diagnostic testing; disease detection; clinical translation; global health technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Advances in Ridge Augmentation and Dental Implantology

edited by

Nikolaos Soldatos

Theofilos Koutouzis

and Arndt Guentsch

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 188 | Submission Open

Keywords: ridge augmentation; soft tissue augmentation; phenotype modification therapy; dental implants; guided implant dentistry; immediate implants; virtual implant planning; angled screw channel abutments; 4D analysis; emergence profile; implant restorations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Dentistry and Oral Sciences)

Robotics and Data Science: Transformative Technologies for Modern Applications

edited by

Nuno Pessanha Santos

and

Victor Lobo

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 181 | Submission Open

Keywords: robotics; data science; artificial intelligence; machine learning; autonomous systems; sensor fusion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics and Automation)

New Trends in Electrode for Electrochemical Analysis

edited by Luis Humberto Mendoza-Huizar and

Giaan Arturo Álvarez-Romero

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 181 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochemical analysis; electrode materials; electrochemical sensors; nanostructured electrodes; composite electrodes; nanomaterials; electroanalysis techniques; machine learning-guided design; electroanalytical pulse waveforms; ultramicroelectrodes; nanoelectrodes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical and Molecular Sciences)

New Trends in Fault Diagnosis of Marine Mechanical Systems

edited by

and

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 178 | Submission Open

Keywords: fault diagnosis; predictive maintenance; maritime machinery monitoring; digital twin; advanced machine learning; signal processing; anomaly detection; intelligent reliability technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Artificial Intelligence for Dentistry and Oral Sciences

edited by

Resi Pucci

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open

Keywords: CAD/CAM; computer-aided design (CAD)/computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) technologies; virtual surgical planning (VSP); additively manufactured subperiosteal jaw implant (AMSJI); intraoperative navigation; robotic surgery; machine learning; high-definition 3D exoscope-assisted surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Dentistry and Oral Sciences)

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