Applied Sciences

Advanced Devices, Biomedical Technologies and Their Applications in Dermatology

edited by

and Dimitrios Chaniotis

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 188 | Submission Open

Keywords: ageing; acne scars; aesthetic procedures; aesthetic dermatology; biomedical science in aesthetics; cellulite; laser; ultrasound; non-invasive devices; mesotherapy

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

Human Impacts on Environmental Microbial Communities

edited by

Johann Michael Köhler

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 181 | Submission Open

Keywords: microorganisms; microbial communities; bacteria; human impact; environment; ecosystems; soil; environmental pollution

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

Emerging Technologies and Trends in Geological and Mineral Exploration

edited by

Xin Chen

and

Xiaojia Jiang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 174 | Submission Open

Keywords: emerging exploration strategies; innovative exploration technologies; advanced exploration methods; data-driven exploration; sustainable exploration practices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Lasers in Biophotonics and Biomedical Applications

edited by

Horacio Lamela Rivera

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 170 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser; biology; imaging and diagnosis; therapy; theragnosis; tumor hypoxia; nanotechnology; cancer

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

Artificial Intelligence in Medicine and Rehabilitation: Technologies and Applications: 2nd Edition

edited by Tomasz Kocejko

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 170 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; computer vision; image processing; image analysis; signal processing; signal analysis; computer-aided diagnosis; human– computer interface and interaction; human– machine interface and interaction; personalized robotics; translational medicine; intelligent systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Novel Laser-Based Spectroscopic Techniques and Applications: 2nd Edition

edited by Ionut Relu Andrei and Mihai Boni

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 168 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser-based spectroscopy; analytical methodologies; novel laser-based techniques; matter spectroscopic analysis; cutting-edge spectroscopic techniques; new frontier of spectroscopic techniques; including ultrafast dynamics/non-linear processes/ integration with emerging technologies; precision and versatility of spectroscopic techniques

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

Soil Hydraulic Properties Characterization for Improving Water Availability: Second Edition

edited by Vincenzo Alagna,

Dario Autovino

and

Massimo Iovino

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 167 | Submission Open

Keywords: soil hydraulic properties; inverse modeling; PTF; soil physical quality; plant water availability; water use efficiency; vadose zone hydrology; urban soils; water saving

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Emerging Technologies in Food Microbiology: Innovations in Beer, Wine and Fermented Beverages

edited by Aneta Pater and

Fabio Chinnici

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 166 | Submission Open

Keywords: food microbiology; fermentation technology; beer and wine microbiota; yeast and bacterial fermentation; bioprocess optimization; sustainable brewing and winemaking; flavor development in fermented beverages; emerging preservation techniques

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

Technologies and Applications of Photogrammetric 3D Mapping

edited by Yizhen Lao,

Omar Ait Aider

and

Fashuai Li

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open

Keywords: photogrammetry; camera orientation; 3D mapping; structure from motion; simultaneous localization and mapping; neural radiance fields; 3D gaussian splatting

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

Geographic Visualization: Evaluation and Monitoring of Geohazards—3rd Edition

edited by

Sung-Min Kim

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 158 | Submission Open

Keywords: geohazards; landslides; earthquakes; ground subsidence; mining hazards; geographic information system; machine learning; remote sensing; Internet of Things; big data

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Applied Natural Neuroprotection: Integrating Molecular Mechanisms with Therapeutic Application

edited by

Francesco D'Egidio

,

Michele D'Angelo

and

Vanessa Castelli

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural neuroprotection; neurodegeneration; molecular mechanisms; phytochemicals; oxidative stress; inflammation; neuroinflammation; brain aging; therapeutic applications; translational neuroscience

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Neuroscience and Neural Engineering)

Novel Approaches and Applications in Ergonomic Design, 4th Edition

edited by

Heecheon You

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open

Keywords: cognition; anthropometry; biomechanics; safety; macro-ergonomics; human– system integration; user-centered design; universal design; experience design; sustainable design; affective computing; autonomous systems; artificial intelligence; machine learning; digital twin; VR/AR/MR; aging; healthcare; neuro-ergonomics; musculoskeletal disorders; human– robot interaction; exoskeleton

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

Software and Systems Engineering in Astrophysics

edited by

Vito Conforti

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 150 | Submission Open

Keywords: astrophysical software systems; control software for telescopes; software architecture; open-source collaboration; systems integration; observatory control

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

Technology for Automation and Intelligent Mining

edited by

Pingan Peng

and Liguan Wang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 147 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent mining; automation systems; unmanned mining equipment; real-time environment perception; artificial intelligence; Internet of Things; robotics; intelligent backfill; collaborative intelligent systems; mining safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Biomaterials and Biotechnologies in Oral–Maxillofacial Surgery

edited by

Żaneta Anna Mierzejewska

, Michał Krasowski and

Leszek Szalewski

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 146 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; oral– maxillofacial surgery; tissue engineering; bone regeneration; 3D printing; stem cell therapy; growth factors; osseointegration; biomarkers; personalized medicine

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

Advances in Eye Diseases and Their Treatment

edited by Anthony Mukwaya, Nasir Uddin and

Petros Moustardas

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open

Keywords: gene therapy; molecular innovations; drug delivery; novel therapies; regenerative medicine; artificial Intelligence; imaging

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

Advanced Optical-Fiber-Related Technologies (2nd Edition)

edited by

Galina Nemova

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 141 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber optics; optical fibers; applied optics; radiation-balanced fiber lasers and amplifiers; Raman fiber lasers; nanophotonics; nonlinear optics; Brillouin fiber lasers and amplifiers; fiber materials; fiber Bragg gratings; LPG; fiber networks; fiber sensors; quantum electrodynamics

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

Gamma and X-Ray Technologies for Medical Research: Image Analysis, Disease Discovered and Detection Techniques

edited by

Adam Konefał

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open

Keywords: X-rays; computed tomography; CT perfusion; coronary CT angiography; medical imaging; radiology; theranostics; deep learning; Monte Carlo modeling; gamma ray

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

Recent Developments in Electric Vehicles, Second Edition

edited by

Jingyang Fang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 134 | Submission Open

Keywords: power architectures of electric drivetrains; multilevel converters in electric vehicles; battery state-of-charge (SOC)/health (SOH) estimation; battery management systems; wireless power chargers; vehicle-to-grid (V2G) services; optimization and coordination of charging for multiple vehicles; autonomous driving systems and enabling components

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

Biopolymer for Agricultural and Environmental Applications

edited by

Ricardo I. Castro Cepeda

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; agriculture sustainable; remediation of the environment; systems of controlled release; control of pollution; bioremediation

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

Advances in Food Industry By-Product Recovery: Characterization, Processing, and End-Use Strategies

edited by

‪Attilio Matera

,

Francesco Genovese

and

Mauro Viccaro

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 107 | Submission Open

Keywords: by-products; food waste; food loss; sustainability; circular economy; LCA; re-use; formulation; expired food; feed; food; eco-friendly

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

Biomechanics and Performance Assessment in Paralympic Sports and Adapted Physical Activity

edited by

Vincenzo Bonaiuto

and

Delphine Chadefaux

submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2443 | Submission Open

Keywords: kinematic analysis; biomechanical modeling; prosthesis and orthosis design; disability-specific training; sports injury prevention; sports simulation technology

Data Science and Medical Informatics

edited by

Junchang Xin

submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1068 | Submission Open

Keywords: data science; machine learning; statistical modeling; predictive analytics; optimization; medical informatics; natural language processing; decision support; explainable AI

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

Recent Advances in Enhanced Oil Recovery for Unconventional Oil and Gas

edited by

Wenhao Li

,

Saipeng Huang

and

Wenming Ji

submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 522 | Submission Open

Keywords: shale oil and gas; tight oil and gas; unconventional reservoir; enhanced oil recovery; CO2 injection; carbon capture and storage; nanofluids

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

Cyber–Physical System: Security and Defense

edited by

Lu-Xing Yang

submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 334 | Submission Open

Keywords: cyber– physical systems (CPSs); industrial control systems; IoT vulnerabilities; security and defense; intrusion detection and prevention; real-time threat monitoring; AI-driven cyber defense; risk assessment

Future Human-Technology Interactions and Their Intelligent Applications

edited by

Diego R. Faria

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 34734 | Submission Open

Keywords: advancements in affective intelligence; applied machine learning; assistive technology; robotics for health; education; and smart cities

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

Advances in Structural Geology

edited by

Sotirios Kokkalas

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 30992 | Submission Open

Keywords: Strain analyses; Landslide; Active faulting; Fracture analysis; Fault sealing; Shear zones; Continental extension; Detachment faulting; Brittle deformation; Geomechanics; Subsurface storage; Microstructures; Deformation; Palaeostress

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Advancements in Deep Learning and Its Applications

edited by Patrícia Ramos and Jose Manuel Oliveira

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 27778 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep learning applications; artificial intelligence; neural network architectures; transformers; generative models; real-world AI implementation

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

Advances in Sport Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism

edited by

Aleksandra Bojarczuk

and Monika Michałowska-Sawczyn

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 21900 | Submission Open

Keywords: sports physiology; nutrition; metabolism; athletic performance; training adaptations; dietary supplementation recovery; metabolism; training

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

Autonomous Systems in Cyber-Physical Systems and Smart Industry: Innovations and Challenges, 2nd Edition

edited by

Rui Pinto

,

Pedro M. B. Torres

and

Volker Lohweg

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 20498 | Submission Open

Keywords: cyber– physical systems; smart industry; autonomous systems; self-*; artificial intelligence (AI); machine learning; real-time monitoring; predictive maintenance; security and privacy in industry; ethical considerations in autonomous systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Development, Characterization, Application and Recycling of Novel Construction Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

Mouhamadou Amar

and Nor Edine Abriak

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 12 articles | Viewed by 18743 | Submission Open

Keywords: materials; cement; waste reuse; characterization techniques; formulation; durability; concrete; binders; SCMs; geopolymers; sediments; clays; treatment

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

Intelligent Computing and Remote Sensing—2nd Edition

edited by

Qizhi Xu

,

Jin Zheng

and

Feng Gao

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 18325 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep learning; on-orbit/on-board real-time computing; advanced image processing; remote sensing big data; UAV information intelligent computing; radar information intelligent computing; information fusion; video imaging satellite intelligent computing

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

Intelligent Data Processing and Management: Technologies and Applications

edited by

Wenjie Zhang

,

Zhengyi Yang

, Long Yuan and Peng Cheng

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 15374 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI-driven data processing; big data analytics; machine learning for data management; scalable machine learning algorithms; intelligent data stream systems; AI-enhanced data security; AI-powered database systems; large language models (LLMs) in data management; graph data processing; spatial and temporal data analysis

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

Digital Twin and IoT

edited by Samuel D. Okegbile,

Fabrizio Marozzo

and

Dan García Carrillo

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 13781 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital twin; Internet of Things; data security; privacy; interoperability; scalability; machine learning; artificial intelligence; ethical concerns; optimization

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

Holistic Approaches in Artificial Intelligence and Renewable Energy

edited by

Ionut Nica

, Nora Monica Chirita and

Camelia Delcea

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13679 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; renewable energy; cybernetics; energy portfolio optimization; smart grids; circular economy; sustainable development goals; energy forecasting; energy investment optimization

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

Uncertainty and Reliability Analysis for Engineering Systems

edited by

Guijie Li

,

Feng Zhang

and Xiaobo Zhang

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 13076 | Submission Open

Keywords: uncertainty quantification; reliability analysis; reliability-based design; reliability-based optimization; sensitivity analysis

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

Advanced Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality: Immersive Applications and Innovative Techniques: 2nd Edition

edited by

Chaman Sabharwal

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 12806 | Submission Open

Keywords: virtual reality; augmented reality; digital; immersion; remote; AR and AI

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

Latest Research on Computer Vision and Image Processing

edited by

Manuel Jesús Rodríguez Valido

,

Fernando Perez Nava

and Gustavo Sutter Capristo

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 12335 | Submission Open

Keywords: computer vision; image and video processing; image and video understanding; computer vision applications; machine learning; artificial intelligence; ethics; deepfakes; sustainability

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

Machine Learning and Reasoning for Reliable and Explainable AI

edited by

Raheleh Jafari

,

Alexander Gegov

and Farzad Arabikhan

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11768 | Submission Open

Keywords: explainable AI; machine learning; artificial intelligence

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

Advanced Analysis and Technology in Fire Science and Engineering - 2nd Edition

edited by

Cheol-Hong Hwang

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11172 | Submission Open

Keywords: fire chemistry and physics; fire dynamics; measurement in fire environments; fire detection and suppression system; fire safety design and management; assessment of fire risk; fire investigation

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

AI-Based Machinery Health Monitoring

edited by

Alexandru Stanciu

and

Rui Araújo

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 12 articles | Viewed by 11034 | Submission Open

Keywords: predictive maintenance; fault diagnosis and prognostics; advanced sensing and monitoring techniques; digital twins; remaining useful life prediction; deep learning; machine learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Advances in Security, Trust and Privacy in Internet of Things

edited by

Weidong Fang

,

Chunsheng Zhu

and

Andrew W. H. Ip

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10562 | Submission Open

Keywords: Internet of Things; cyber security; trust; privacy preservation

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

Digital Innovations in Healthcare

edited by

Jia-Lien Hsu

and

Rui Araújo

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9411 | Submission Open

Keywords: healthcare AI; machine learning; disease diagnosis; medical NLP; digital health solutions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Technologies and Techniques for the Enhancement of Agriculture 4.0

edited by

Roberto Romaniello

and

Claudio Perone

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9358 | Submission Open

Keywords: Agriculture 4.0; smart farming; agri-technologies; precision agriculture; information technologies; robotics; machine learning; big data; artificial intelligence (AI); Internet of Things (IoT); virtual and augmented reality

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

New Trends in the Development of Pharmaceutical Forms for Human and Veterinary Use

edited by

Daniel Hernandez-Patlan

and

Bruno Solís-Cruz

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9179 | Submission Open

Keywords: preformulation studies; physicochemical aspects of drug product development; drug delivery systems; biopharmaceutical aspects; nanotechnology; phytobiotics/natural compounds; therapeutic proteins; human and animal health

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

Advanced Methods for Time Series Forecasting

edited by

Camelia Delcea

and Nora Monica Chirita

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9050 | Submission Open

Keywords: time series analysis; complex data; AI; hybrid models; data analysis

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

Brain-Computer Interfaces: Development, Applications, and Challenges

edited by

Alexander N. Pisarchik

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8593 | Submission Open

Keywords: Brain– Computer Interface (BCI); neurotechnology; EEG signal processing; cognitive and affective state monitoring; neural control of robotics; biomedical applications of BCIs; real-time brain signal analysis; human– machine interaction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Neuroscience and Neural Engineering)

Intelligent Transportation Systems: Advanced Technologies and Future Prospects

edited by Lei Peng, Jia Liu and Kun Xu

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7886 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent transportation system (ITS); vehicle– road– cloud integration; intelligent infrastructure-assisted ITS; edge computing; spatiotemporal multimodal fusion perception; spatiotemporal multimodal data processing; traffic management and control

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

Chromatographic Methods for Functional Foods and Their Application to Food Quality, Safety, and Characterization

edited by

Jorge Custodio-Mendoza

,

Agata Antoniewska-Krzeska

and

Ilda Caldeira

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 7009 | Submission Open

Keywords: amino acids; analytical validation; antioxidants; bioactive compounds; fatty acids; GC; GCxGC; green solvents; HILIC; HPLC; LCxLC; lipid oxidation; method development; minerals; MLC; nano-LC; phytochemicals; polyphenols; quality control; sample preparation; SFC; UHPLC; vitamins; volatile compounds

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

Molecular Mechanisms, Diagnosis and Therapeutics of Neurodegenerative Diseases

edited by

Sarmistha Mitra

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6527 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurodegenerative diseases; ageing; neurodegeneration hallmarks; protein misfolding and aggregates; molecular diagnosis; therapeutic management; small molecule and drug design; complementary and alternative medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

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