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Neural Networks for Circuit Design

edited by Sneha Banerjee and

Graziella Scandurra

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 291 | Submission Open

Keywords: neural networks; circuit design; electronic design automation (EDA); reduced-order modeling; compact modeling; analog and digital circuits; RF and mixed-signal systems; neural network-based optimization; automated circuit design; circuit performance prediction models

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

Advances in Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, Spintronics, and Optoelectronics

edited by José Holanda Da Silva Júnior

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 288 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetism; spintronics; optoelectronics; spin– optotronic phenomena; magneto-optical effects; spin phenomena

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

Application of Plant-Based Biomaterials

edited by

Antonio Ruiz-Gonzalez

and

Mingqing Wang

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 286 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic electronics; paper-based biosensors; energy storage; energy harvesting; flexible electronics

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

Secure and Privacy-Preserving Technologies for Satellite Communications

edited by

Qinglei Kong

and Songnian Zhang

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 286 | Submission Open

Keywords: satellite constellation; remote sensing; satellite navigation; security and privacy; on-orbit processing

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

Advances in Wastewater Treatment: Emerging Contaminants, Resource Recovery and Sustainability

edited by

Heonseop Eom

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 276 | Submission Open

Keywords: wastewater treatment; emerging contaminants; resource recovery; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

Bioactive Analysis and Applications of Honey and Other Bee Products

edited by Daniela Pauliuc,

Mircea Oroian

and

Sorina Ropciuc

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 274 | Submission Open

Keywords: honey; films; hydro-gels; analytical methods; honey authentication

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

Advances in Intelligent Systems: Innovation and Applications

edited by Juan Carlos González Moreno and Francisco Javier Rodríguez Martínez

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 268 | Submission Open

Keywords: multi-agent systems; LLM-based agents; machine learning; optimization algorithms; autonomous systems; swarm intelligence; reinforcement learning; decision support systems; smart systems; pattern recognition

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

Novel Insights into Intelligent System and Embedded Technology

edited by

Álvaro Sobrinho

Angelo Perkusich

Leandro Dias da Silva

and

Lenardo Chaves e Silva

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 267 | Submission Open

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence; applied machine learning; explainable Artificial Intelligence; trustworthy Artificial Intelligence; Internet of Things

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

Materials Structure and Properties: Prediction, Characterization, and Application

edited by Jiuhua Chen

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 261 | Submission Open

Keywords: Materials science; Metastability and phase transformation; Novel material design; Structural prediction; Property characterization; Computational materials research; First-principles calculations; Machine learning in materials discovery; Artificial intelligence in materials science; Experimental synthesis and characterization; Extreme condition studies; Synchrotron X-ray and neutron techniques; Electronic and optoelectronic applications; Condensed matter physics; Quantum materials; Astronomy and planetary materials; Interdisciplinary research; Materials innovation and technology

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

Engineering Soft–Rigid Interfaces Through 3D Printing: Challenges, Opportunities, and Advances in Materials, Characterization, and Applications

edited by Denizhan Yavas

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 259 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; soft– rigid interfaces; interface mechanics; multi-material composites; mechanical characterization; experimental characterization; numerical modeling; advanced manufacturing; material properties; polymers; metals; ceramics

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

Application of Optomechatronic Technologies in Ocean Observation

edited by Hangzhou Wang and Hui Huang

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 256 | Submission Open

Keywords: optomechatronics; ocean observation; sea ice observation; optical sensing; oceanographic instrumentation; real-time data analytics; environmental sustainability

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

Intelligent Drilling Technology: Modeling and Application

edited by Dan Sui

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 255 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning; drilling technology; automation; real-time monitoring; decision support; efficiency; safety

Advances in Biotechnological Processes: The Challenges of Accurate Analytical Methods

edited by

Cristiano José De Andrade

and Lidiane Maria Andrade

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

Keywords: microorganisms; compounds of interest; analytical methods; mass spectrometry

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

Advanced Food Processing Technologies and Food Quality: 2nd Edition

edited by

Katarzyna Marciniak-Lukasiak

Anna Zbikowska

and

Piotr Lukasiak

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 231 | Submission Open

Keywords: food processing; food safety and preservation; food quality; nutrients; alternative sources; novel raw materials for food production; bioactive compounds; food additives; innovative technology; zero waste

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

Research on Adipose Tissue Metabolism and Thermogenesis

edited by

Maria Vliora

and

Andreas Flouris

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 230 | Submission Open

Keywords: adipose tissue; brown fat; white fat; adipose tissue metabolism; browning of adipose tissue; thermogenesis; thermal regulation; visceral fat; subcutaneous fat; obesity; UCP-1; uncoupling protein 1; thermogenin; mitochondria; heat production; non-shivering thermogenesis; body core temperature

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Methods, Techniques and Tools for Microalgae-Based Process and Product Development

edited by

Nuno Costa

and

Carla Amarelo Santos

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 229 | Submission Open

Keywords: microalgae-based bioprocesses; microalgae-based products; photosynthetic microorganisms; bioremediation and environmental applications; analytical methods for microalgae research; microalgae– organism integration; microalgae culture

Machine Learning Algorithms and Data Structures

edited by

Hongwei Dong

, Lingyu Si,

Wenwen Qiang

and

Mirka Saarela

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 227 | Submission Open

Keywords: data structure optimization; machine learning algorithm interpretability; learning process analysis; algorithm comprehension; data structure transformation

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

Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Wireless Communications and Networks

edited by

Oluwaseyi Paul Babalola

and Innocent Davidson

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 220 | Submission Open

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence (AI); wireless communications; machine learning; 5G/6G networks; satellite communications; underwater communications; remote sensing; image processing; smart cities; IoT; vehicular networks; signal processing

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

New Topics on System Learning and Control and Its Applications

edited by

Mingcong Deng

Lin Meng

and

Ya Zhang

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 211 | Submission Open

Keywords: learning; control systems; human factor; MEMS; IoT

Advanced Control and Sensing Technologies for Intelligent Underwater Systems

edited by

Yang Luo

, Yong Cao and

Feihu Zhang

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 198 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent underwater systems; sensor fusion; swarm and distributed control; learning-based control; real-time signal processing; bio-inspired control and sensing; novel actuation and perception mechanisms; model predictive control; autonomous navigation and planning; underwater robotics

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

Advances in Structural Integrity and Failure Analysis

edited by

Pedro José da Silva Carvalho Pereira de Sousa

and

Giangiacomo Minak

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

Keywords: structural integrity; failure analysis; structural monitoring; crash analysis; scientific reconstruction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Applied Biomechanics for Sport Sciences and Foot Orthopaedics

edited by

Rubén Sánchez-Gómez

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 191 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomechanics; foot; orthopaedics; sport performance; injury prevention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Sensor for Physiological Monitoring

edited by Jose Luis Bermejo Ruiz and Bruno Ribeiro Do-Couto

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 182 | Submission Open

Keywords: physiological monitoring; wearable sensors; digital health; sport science; personalized healthcare

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

Innovative Finite Element Analysis Methods for Composite Materials

edited by

Valerio Belardi

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite structures; numerical simulation; computational efficiency; advanced modeling techniques

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

Innovative Soil Amendments in Sustainable Soil Health Management

edited by

Guitong Li

, Jianying Shang and Xinliang Dong

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 170 | Submission Open

Keywords: new soil amendment; soil health; biological changes; experiment; crop yield; environmental impact

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

Technique Advances in Tailings Treatment: Pollution, Disposal, Reprocessing and Reclamation

edited by

Antonio Bernardo Sánchez

and

Laura Álvarez De Prado

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 165 | Submission Open

Keywords: tailings management; tailings dams; mine tailings; tailings disposal; tailings reprocessing; tailings dewatering; tailings stabilization; acid mine drainage (AMD); tailings geochemistry; tailings environmental impact

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Human–Robot Interaction: Recent Advances in Theory, Methods and Applications

edited by

Andrea Paoli

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 164 | Submission Open

Keywords: human– robot collaboration (HRC); collaborative robotics (cobots); robot control architectures; adaptive and shared autonomy; sensor-driven interaction; adaptive robotic behaviour; human-in-the-loop control; multimodal interfaces; intention recognition; safety and trust in robotics; human factors in robotics; ethics and responsible robotics; HRC in smart manufacturing and Industry 5.0; HRC in assistive and healthcare robotics; HRC in social and service robotics

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

Smart Textiles: Materials, Fabrication Techniques and Applications

edited by Hayriye Gidik

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional textiles; e-textiles; smart materials; fabrication techniques; sustainability

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

Environmental Monitoring and Analysis: Latest Advances and Prospects

edited by

Goncalo Jesus

and

Alberto Carlos Azevedo

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental monitoring systems; data quality and uncertainty; smart sensing and real-time observation; AI and machine learning in environmental analysis; digital twins and decision support; sensor networks and interoperability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

Next-Generation Concrete: Innovations in Material Composition and Structural Performance

edited by

Vitalii Kryzhanovskyi

and

Rui Neves

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open

Keywords: next-generation concrete; functional additives; binders; geopolymers; alkali activation; performance characteristics; strength; durability; modeling; optimization

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

Sports Performance, Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Health Improvement

edited by Sergio González-Espinosa

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open

Keywords: sports performance; injury prevention; rehabilitation; biomechanics; multidisciplinary approach; health

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

Large Reasoning Modelling for Scientific Computing

edited by

Nicholas Christakis

Dimitris Drikakis

and William J. Rider

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open

Keywords: large language models (LLMs); scientific computing; artificial intelligence; human-computer interaction; computational efficiency

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

Laminar and Turbulent Boundary Layers

edited by

Donato De Rosa

and

Raffaele Salvatore Donelli

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 147 | Submission Open

Keywords: transition mechanisms; stability theory; scale-resolved RANS models; experimental data; control mechanisms; roughness and surface polish

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Composites, Meta and Nano Materials Modelling and Structural Application

edited by

Vincenzo Minutolo

and Renato Zona

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; meta-materials; composites; homogenization; interface model; optimization; material design; engineered materials

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

Machine Learning in Astrophysical and Space Physics Applications

edited by

Elena P. Popova

and Marianna Korsós

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 144 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning; artificial intelligence; astrophysics; space physics; simulations; computer algorithms

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

Advances in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiology—3rd Edition

edited by

Miguel Alcaraz Baños

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 143 | Submission Open

Keywords: radiography; computed tomography; positron emission tomography; magnetic resonance imaging; ultrasonography; digital subtraction angiography; image-guided interventions; fluoroscopy; mammography; radiotherapy; nuclear medicine; radiation protection; radiation effects

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

Computational Tools for Drug Discovery in Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences

edited by

Manos Vlasiou

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open

Keywords: computational drug discovery; veterinary pharmacology; molecular docking; One Health; virtual screening

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Advances in Ultrasound Diagnosis and Treatment

edited by

Heechul Yoon

and

Changhan Yoon

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultrasound imaging; therapeutic ultrasound; quantitative ultrasound (QUS); super-resolution ultrasound; wearable ultrasound; elastography; Doppler imaging; focused ultrasound (FUS); contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS); AI in ultrasound imaging

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

Advances in Dynamics and Vibrations Analysis in Turbomachinery

edited by

Yuefang Wang

and

Marco Troncossi

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open

Keywords: rotordynamics analysis; vibration; bearing; seal; fault diagnosis; data-driven techniques; machine learning and AI

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Advances in Electric Propulsion Technology for Aerospace Engineering

edited by

Janith Weerasinghe

and

Jérôme Morio

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open

Keywords: electric propulsion; plasma thrusters; ion engines; Hall-effect thrusters; hydrogen fuel cells; aerospace propulsion; UAVs; CubeSats; CFD; artificial intelligence; autonomous systems; hybrid– electric aircraft; spacecraft mobility; advanced aerospace systems

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

Application of New Technology and New Ideas in Intelligent Transportation System—2nd Edition

edited by

Weitiao Wu

and Shidong Liang

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open

Keywords: connected automatic vehicles; safe driving assistance; vehicle control system; advanced public transportation system; rail transit system; the key technologies of intelligent transportation; operating vehicle management system; traffic big data analysis; information acquisition system

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

Biomechanics and Neural Control of Rhythmic Movement

edited by

Elissavet Rousanoglou

and Nikolaos Stergiou

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open

Keywords: rhythmic movements; biomechanics; neural control; motor control; movement generation; coordination; neurorehabilitation; neuroplasticity; locomotion; drug-free therapy

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

Next-Generation Engineering and Design Toolsets: Boosting Human Creativity by Mixed Reality and Artificial Intelligence

edited by

Michele Fiorentino

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open

Keywords: mixed reality; engineering and design applications; artificial intelligence; usability; smart manufacturing; digital twins; collaborative virtual environments

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

Advanced Digital Systems and Their Applications in Innovation, Emerging Technologies and Strategic Approaches

edited by

Ioanna Giannoukou

and

Spyros Sioutas

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 129 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced digital systems; emerging technologies; digital transformation; innovation management; strategic approaches; artificial intelligence (AI); internet of things (IoT); digital innovation; technology strategies; smart systems and applications

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

Advances in Materials and Structures for Underground and Transportation Engineering

edited by

Yixian Wang

Panpan Guo

and Hui Zhang

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open

Keywords: underground engineering; metro tunnels; high-performance materials; structural optimization; deep excavations; sustainable materials; durability enhancement; smart monitoring technologies; disaster mitigation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Advances in Optical Materials and Devices: From Fundamentals to Applications

edited by

Marilou Cadatal Raduban

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open

Keywords: optical materials; structures; devices; nanomaterials; sensors; materials science

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

Resistance Training and Sports Health

edited by

Alejandro Moreno-Azze

, Daniel López-Plaza Palomo and

Carlos D. Gómez-Carmona

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open

Keywords: resistance training; sports performance; injury prevention; load management; strength and conditioning; neuromuscular adaptation; athlete health; sports rehabilitation; recovery; return to play; training technology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Adsorption and Membrane Processes for Water Treatment

edited by

Angelica Marquetotti Salcedo Vieira

and

Marcelo Fernandes Vieira

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open

Keywords: refractory pollutant; integrated technologies; environmental sustainability; surface modification; advanced processes; material rationalization; adsorptive membranes

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

Advanced Machining Technologies for High-Performance Materials

edited by

Marcin Grabowski

and