Applied Sciences

Mechanics, Damage Properties and Impacts of Coal Mining, 2nd Edition

edited by

Hai Pu

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1108 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep mining; rock mechanics; multi-field and multi-phase coupling; damage mechanics; dynamic disaster

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Underwater Acoustic Communications and Protocols: Challenges, Trends and Applications

edited by

Fangjiong Chen

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 807 | Submission Open

Keywords: underwater communication theory and technology; cross-media integrated communication and networking; architectures; methods and protocol stacks of cross-domain networking; collaborative resource management; allocation and scheduling; applications of intelligent technologies in underwater communication networks; application of underwater commnucation platforms and prototype

(This special issue belongs to the Section Acoustics and Vibrations)

Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health: Advances in Predictive Modeling, Intervention Strategies and Outcome Analysis

edited by

Posen Lee

, Chin-Hsuan Liu and

Yen-Lin Chen

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 552 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; mental health; predictive modeling; personalized interventions; outcome analysis; machine learning; natural language processing; psychiatric diagnosis; therapeutic innovation

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

Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR): Theory, Methods and Applications: Second Edition

edited by Deshan Feng,

Xun Wang

and Bin Zhang

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 253 | Submission Open

Keywords: ground-penetrating radar; ground-penetrating radar theory; numerical simulation; data processing and interpretation; inversion and imaging; ground-penetrating radar application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Radiation Detection and Dosimetry

edited by

Adam Konefał

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

Keywords: radiation; dose measurement; medical imaging; nuclear power; sensors; monte carlo simulations; environmental monitoring; high-energy physics

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

Sport Biomechanics and Sport Medicine

edited by

Takeshi Asai

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 214 | Submission Open

Keywords: performance; health; bioengineering; digital technology; AI; sensor; simulation; injury risk; rehabilitation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Bioremediation of Persistent Organic Pollutants and Heavy Metals in Contaminated Soil and Water Media

edited by Fisseha A Bezza and

Evans Martin Nkhalambayausi Chirwa

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

Keywords: bioremediation; persistent organic pollutants; nitroaromatics; azo compounds; pesticides; pharmaceuticals; rubber chemicals; herbicide redox mediators; electrons-accepting pollutants

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

Designing Indoor and Outdoor Acoustic Environments: Implications on Humans’ Comfort and Wellbeing

edited by

Marco Caniato

and

Arianna Marzi

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

Keywords: acoustic comfort; soundscape design; environmental noise; human wellbeing; indoor environmental quality; cognitive performance; noise control; inclusive design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Application of Signal Processing and Computational Intelligence in High-Energy Calorimeter Systems

edited by

Bernardo Peralva

and

Gustavo Barbosa Libotte

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 107 | Submission Open

Keywords: data acquisition strategies; signal conditioning circuits; noise estimation methods; signal estimation and detection; optimal filtering methods; nonlinear strategies for signal estimation; linear and nonlinear computational modeling; statistical signal processing; optimization methods; neural network systems; artificial intelligence applications; FPGA solutions for signal processing; real-time applications

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

Advanced Integrated Circuit Design and Applications

edited by

Jorge Domínguez

and

Susana Ortega Cisneros

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open

Keywords: integrated circuit design; ASIC design methodologies; community-driven design platforms; system on chip; chip manufacturing; IC test; electronic design automation (EDA); Efabless/ChipFoundry; custom ICs; RTL-to-GDSII flow; design verification; semiconductor ecosystems; open-source hardware; layout optimization; machine learning for EDA; open-source PDKs (SkyWater 130; GF180; IHP130); AI in IC design

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

Advancements in Low-Voltage Networks and Microgrids: Technologies, Challenges, and Future Directions

edited by

Silvia Costa Ferreira

and

Vijay Sood

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-voltage networks; microgrids; distribution networks; rural electrification; power sharing; energy management systems; optimization; bidirectional power flows; islanded operation; renewable integration; photovoltaic systems; battery energy storage; hosting capacity; power electronic converters; distribution system modeling; digital twins; power flow optimization; network reconfiguration; smart meters; resistive droop control; hierarchical control; primary; secondary; and tertiary control

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

Novel Developments in Fluid Flow and Energy Transfer

edited by

Claudia Naldi

,

Antonio F. Miguel

and Andreas Oechsner

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open

Keywords: fluid flow; energy transfer; CFD; analytical methods; computational modeling; experimental methods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Thermal Engineering)

Applications of Fuzzy Systems and Fuzzy Decision Making, 2nd Edition

edited by

Diana Kalibatiene

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open

Keywords: fuzzy sets; fuzzy systems; decision making

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

Seating Comfort and Biomechanical Application, 2nd Edition

edited by

Akinari Hirao

and

Xuguang Wang

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open

Keywords: seating comfort; sitting posture; pressure distribution; human model for comfort; comfort measurement; prolonged sitting; fatigue; posture monitoring; sedentary work; dynamic comfort

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

Advancing Disaster Resilience Through Geographic Information Systems

edited by

Varvara Antoniou

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open

Keywords: disaster resilience; geographic information systems (GIS); spatial data; risk reduction; multi-hazard modeling; hazard assessment; early warning systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Digital Control of Power Electronics Converters in Renewable Energy Systemtems

edited by

Janeth A. Alcalá-Rodríguez

and Víctor Cardenas

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital control techniques and real-time implementation; controller design and discretization methods; digital filtering and delay compensation; advanced modulation strategies; signal processing for power converters: experimental validation and digital twin modeling; modularity and scalability in converter architectures

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

Multi-Scale Risk Assessment and Geological Characterization of Underground Engineering: Latest Advances and Prospects

edited by

Xiang Wu

,

Fenghua An

and

Peng Wu

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1169 | Submission Open

Keywords: risk assessment; underground engineering; safety management; human factors; technological innovation; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Advances in Rock Excavation and Underground Construction Technology

edited by

Hao Wu

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open

Keywords: tunnel boring machines (TBMs); controlled blasting; rock mechanics; ground support systems; geomechanical modeling; real-time monitoring; automation in tunneling; sustainable tunneling; urban tunneling; deep underground projects

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Advanced Materials and Technologies in Pavement Engineering

edited by

Yanhai Wang

, Yangming Gao and

Yuanyuan Li

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 392 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable transport infrastructure; pavement engineering; advanced materials; nanomaterials; resilient road systems; structural health monitoring; self-sensing asphalt; self-healing asphalt; smart pavements; digital twins

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Underground Energy Storage for Renewable Energy Sources

edited by

Lin Wu

and

Michael Zhengmeng Hou

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 369 | Submission Open

Keywords: underground hydrogen storage; underground natural gas storage; underground thermal storage; underground compressed air energy storage; underground pumped hydroelectric energy storage; CO2 geological utilization and sequestration

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

Advanced Technologies in Intelligent and Sustainable Coal Mining

edited by

Yong Yuan

,

Cun Zhang

and Bo Li

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 132 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent mining; green mining; deep mining; precision mining; digital mine; mining equipment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Development and Application of Functionalized Nanostructures and Nanomaterials

edited by

Victor Burlakov

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; nanorods; nanoplatelets; surface nanostructures; fabrication and storage; functionalization mechanisms; surface modification; surface binding ligands; novel functional properties; theory and modelling of functional properties; degradation mechanisms for functional nanomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanotechnology and Applied Nanosciences)

Digital Holography and 3D Display

edited by

Juan Liu

and

Dapu Pi

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D display; holography; deep learning; metasurface; virtual reality; augmented reality

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

Novel Trends in Bioactive Compounds

edited by Barbara Soldo

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; extraction and synthesis methods; chemical composition; biological activity

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

Innovative Strategies for the Diagnosis and Repair of Soft Tissue Disorder

edited by

Elisabete Silva

, Barbara Röhrnbauer and António Augusto Fernandes

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open

Keywords: soft tissue disorders; biomaterials; tissue engineering; computational modelling; finite element analysis; patient-specific simulation; tissue regeneration; biodegradable implants; diagnosis and repair; regenerative medicine; medical device design

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

New Trends in Neural Networks and Artificial Intelligence

edited by Ibidun Obagbuwa,

Daramola J. Olawande

and

Topside E. Mathonsi

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open

Keywords: neural networks; deep learning; reinforcement learning; generative AI; explainable AI; trustworthy AI; transfer learning; federated learning; edge AI; NLP; computer vision; optimization methods; ethical AI; responsible AI; AI applications

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

Latest Advances in Magnetic Materials and Device Applications

edited by Lizhu Ren

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetic materials; spintronics; magnetic heterostructures; magnetic dynamics; magnetic tunnel junctions; MRAM devices; novel magnetic materials

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

Research and Application of Artificial Neural Networks and Fuzzy Cognitive Maps

edited by

Katarzyna Poczęta

submission deadline 9 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial neural networks; fuzzy cognitive maps; deep learning; hybrid models; machine learning; classification; prediction; analysis; natural language processing

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

High-Value-Added Chemicals from Lignocellulosic and Agri-Food Biowastes: A Path Toward Sustainability

edited by

Dimitris P. Makris

and

Dimitris Vlastos

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; bioactive compounds; biowaste valorization; sustainable extraction technologies; green waste processing

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

Recent Trends in Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Digital Trust

edited by

Shawon Rahman

and

Shuva Paul

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open

Keywords: cybersecurity; privacy; digital trust; cryptography; intrusion detection; threat intelligence; access control; privacy-preserving computation; resilient systems; regulatory compliance

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

Recent Advances and Application of Virtual Reality

edited by

Chrysostomos Stylios

, Athanasios Christopoulos and

Stylianos Mystakidis

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 19832 | Submission Open

Keywords: virtual reality; VR technology; immersive experiences; VR applications; healthcare; education; training; social interaction; collaboration; gaming; ethics

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

Physical Chemistry, Formulation and Processing, Intersection of Food Sciences, Engineering and Global Health

edited by Teresa Carvajal and

Gustavo F. Gutiérrez-López

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9814 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface chemistry; water isotherms; hysterisis; powder caking; powder flow; particle interactions; particle morphology; formulation; regulatory considerations; awareness diversity equity inclusion (DEI)

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

Feature Review Papers in Section Applied Industrial Technologies

edited by

Antonella Petrillo

and

Alexandre Carvalho

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8372 | Submission Open

Keywords: applied industrial technologies; manufacturing processes; automation and robotics; materials science; industrial IoT; smart manufacturing; industrial innovation; emerging technologies in industry; advanced production systems; Industry 4.0; ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC); massive machine-type communication (mMTC); cyber-physical production systems (CPPS); network slicing for distributed parallel processing

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

Marine-Derived Bioactive Compounds and Marine Biotechnology

edited by Ana Augusto,

Susana F. J. Silva

,

Marco F. L. Lemos

and

Patrícia Valentão

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5574 | Submission Open

Keywords: marine microalgae; marine macroalgae; green extracts; biotechnology; natural compounds; food additives; high-value compounds; shelf life; seafood by-products; nutritional profile

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

Deep Learning and Predictive Maintenance

edited by Wei Cheng,

Zelin Nie

, Yilong Liu and Shuming Wu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2961 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep learning; predictive maintenance; health managment; fault diagnosis; remaining useful life; monitoring and warning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Optical Imaging and 3D Display Technologies

edited by Hanle Zhang,

Xiaowei Li

and

Yan Xing

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2789 | Submission Open

Keywords: integral imaging; holographic displays; autostereoscopic 3D displays; 3D security; 3D interaction techniques; 3D imaging and display systems; holographic microscopy; data storage

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

Recent Advances and Innovations in Dairy Science and Processing Technologies

edited by

Małgorzata Ziarno

,

Iwona Ścibisz

and

Mariola Kozłowska

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2330 | Submission Open

Keywords: dairy product reformulation; plant-based dairy alternatives; high-pressure processing; pulsed electric fields; non-thermal technologies; quality and safety of milk products; biotechnology in dairy science; microbiology in dairy science; probiotics and prebiotics; bacteriophages

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

Bioactive Dental Materials: A Paradigm Shift in Dentistry?—2nd Edition

edited by Cornelis Hans Pameijer

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactivity; restorative dentistry; remineralization; periodontics; endodontics; bone formation

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

Data-Driven Sports Science: Advances and Applications

edited by

Francisco García-Angulo

, Francisco Ayala and Antonio García-Angulo

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open

Keywords: human movement; devices; sports science; kinematics; biomechanics

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

Emerging Technologies for Crisis and Disaster Management, Situational Awareness, and Decision Support

edited by

Evangelos Maltezos

,

Eleftherios Ouzounoglou

, Angelos Amditis and Spyridon C. Athanasiadis

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 31 | Submission Open

Keywords: UxVs; embedded sensors; autonomous vehicles; mixed reality (MR); augmented reality (AR); virtual reality (VR); computer vision and video analytics; time series analysis; satellite images; AI/machine learning; explainable AI; generative AI; unusual pattern detection; LLMs; VLMs

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

Additive Manufacturing: Horizons of Novel Processes and Applications

edited by

Alexander Katz-Demyanetz

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; powdered raw materials; process parametrization; as-built product; post-treatment; product’ s final density; mechanical properties; process simulation; machine learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Additive Manufacturing Technologies)

Health Informatics: Human Health and Health Care Services

edited by

Peter Kokol

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open

Keywords: health informatics; health services; digital health transformation; artificial intelligence; machine learning; patient-centered care; IoMT

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

Exploiting Symmetry in Quantum Computing, Materials, and Devices

edited by

Jan Sładkowski

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 10 | Submission Open

Keywords: quantum symmetry; symmetry breaking; topological materials; quantum algorithms; group theory in quantum systems; qubit coherence control; quantum phase transitions; symmetry-guided device engineering; spintronics and photonics; quantum materials design

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

Advances in Quantum-Enabled Cybersecurity—2nd Edition

edited by

Nuno Silva

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 1 | Submission Open

Keywords: random number generators; quantum hacking; quantum cryptanalysis; quantum key distribution; quantum bit commitment; quantum oblivious transfer; device independent quantum cryptography; quantum networks; integrated quantum photonics

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

Thermal Comfort and Energy Efficiency in the Face of Climate Change: Advanced Strategies and Technologies

edited by

Daniel Sánchez-García

,

Alberto Cerezo Narváez

, Roberta Jacoby Cureau and

MªCarmen Guerrero Delgado

submission deadline 1 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 158 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal comfort; climate change; energy efficiency; passive design; advanced HVAC systems; smart materials

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

AI- and Digital Twin-Driven Intelligent Diagnostics and Predictive Maintenance for Transportation Systems

edited by

Xiaoxi Hu

,

Junyu Qi

, Dandan Peng and Jiusi Zhang

submission deadline 1 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open

Keywords: transportation systems; artificial intelligence (AI); digital twins (DT); prognostics and health management (PHM); condition-based maintenance (CBM); predictive maintenance; remaining useful life (RUL); explainable AI (XAI); data fusion; edge and federated learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Advances in Manufacturing and Machining Processes

edited by

Ján Varga

and

Lubos Kascak

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2437 | Submission Open

Keywords: new trends in material production; numerical simulation; advanced machining; surface quality; experimental verification; cutting tools; cutting fluid

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Recent Research on Tunneling and Underground Engineering

edited by

Hang Lin

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 17 articles | Viewed by 31677 | Submission Open

Keywords: excavation unloading; hydraulic coupling; thermodynamic coupling; lining supports; rheological behavior; constitutive models; numerical techniques; reinforcement and monitoring techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Feature Review Papers in "Computing and Artificial Intelligence"

edited by

Paolino Di Felice

,

Luis Javier García Villalba

,

Aleksander Mendyk

and

Chilukuri K. Mohan

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 15308 | Submission Open

Keywords: database; information systems; and security; multiagent systems and pervasive computing; audio; speech; and music processing; computer vision; machine learning; and pattern recognition

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

Noise Control: Challenges in Architectural Acoustics and Environmental Sound Pollution

edited by Jose Maria Bravo, Jaime Llinares Millán,

Sergio Castiñeira-Ibáñez

and Ignacio Enrique Guillén Guillamón

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3924 | Submission Open

Keywords: airborne noise control; vibration control; acoustic comfort; indoor acoustic; outdoor acoustic; new materials; metamaterials; noise prediction; noise perception

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

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