Applied Sciences

Machine Automation: System Design, Analysis and Control, 2nd Edition

edited by

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open

Keywords: modern mechanical design methods; digital design and advanced manufacturing technology; electromechanical system modeling; simulation and control methods; reliability analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Emerging Techniques in Wireless Network Analysis and Optimization

edited by

Adriana Lipovac

and

Gerald K. Ijemaru

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open

Keywords: wireless networks; physical layer measurements; wireless performance analysis; radio network optimization; wireless communications; resource management; intelligent systems

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

Advances in Smart Grids Control Systems, 2nd Edition

edited by

Gheorghe Grigoras

and

Cristian-Dragoș Dumitru

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart grids; control strategies; control systems; distributed energy resources; energy management systems; power quality; grid integration of renewable energy systems; grid automation; demand-response; internet of things (IoT) in smart grids; cyber security; vehicle to grid (V2G); storage systems

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

Applications of Smart Technologies for Promotion of Energy Efficiency, Utilization of Sustainable Resources and Waste Management

edited by

Feiyu Chen

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart technologies; energy efficiency; sustainable resources; waste management; autonomous driving; artificial intelligence; low carbon; circular economy; smart grids; waste-to-energy

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

Advances in Wood and Wood-Based Products

edited by

Victor Almeida De Araújo

submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 278 | Submission Open

Keywords: timber; wood products; engineered wood products; wood industrialization; wood engineering; wood industry; wood products chain

Advances and Applications of Food Industry By-Products

edited by Djurdjica Ačkar

submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; fibre; extraction; food processing; nutritive value; safety; biofuel; water purification; incapsualtion

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

Artificial Intelligence Applications in Underground Space Technology

edited by

Ankang Ji

and

Nikos D. Lagaros

submission deadline 3 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); underground space technology; machine learning; tunnel engineering; underground exploration; intelligent construction; structural health monitoring; underground safety; digital twin; underground robotics; shield tunnel boring prediction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Power Electronics and Energy Storages for Automotive Industry and Renewable Energy Networks

edited by

Levon Gevorkov

and

Olena Rubanenko

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 14494 | Submission Open

Keywords: power electronics; energy storage; automotive industry; renewable energy networks; emerging technologies; disruptive technologies

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

Fatigue Damage Behavior and Mechanisms: Latest Advances and Prospects

edited by

Robert Owsiński

and

Adam Niesłony

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7955 | Submission Open

Keywords: fatigue behavior; FEM modelling; damage of materials; multi-axial fatigue; fatigue in AM materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Novel Technologies in Radiology: Diagnosis, Prediction and Treatment

edited by

Youfang Lai

and Yuting Peng

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6782 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep learning; imaging guidance; PET; molecular imaging; imaging-based biomarkers

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

Renewable Energy Integration for Decarbonization in Green Ports and Shipping

edited by

Daniele Colarossi

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 6052 | Submission Open

Keywords: decarbonization; microgrid; renewable energies; renewable energy communities; smart ports; green ports; cold ironing; environmental impact; air pollution; shipping; energy forecasting; energy production; energy storage; energy demand; energy management; forecasting; solar energy; wind energy; hydrogen

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

Feature Papers in Robotics and Automation

edited by

Paolo Tripicchio

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3972 | Submission Open

Keywords: robotics; automation; mechatronics; control theory; artificial intelligence; sensor technologies; actuators; material science; Internet of Things; computer vision

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

Advances in Cable Driven Robotic Systems

edited by Riccardo Minto,

Cecilia Scoccia

and

Matteo Bottin

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3942 | Submission Open

Keywords: cable-driven robots; cable failure; end-effector recovery strategy; rehabilitation robots; motion planning; performance evaluation; cable model

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

Advanced Biomaterials and Dynamic Scaffolding in Regenerative Medicine

edited by

Md Mohosin Rana

and

Tiago H. Silva

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1866 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; dynamic scaffolds; bioactive materials; 3D bioprinting; biocompatibility; cellular regeneration; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine

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

Analytical Chemistry: Fundamentals, Current and Future Applications

edited by

Antony C. Calokerinos

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 991 | Submission Open

Keywords: analytical chemistry; analytical methods; analytical techniques; green metods; circular economy; quality control; applications

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

Resilient Cities in the Context of Climate Change

edited by

María Isabel Rodríguez Rojas

and Maddi Garmendia

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 915 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable urban planning; resilient cities; sustainable drainage systems

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

Traffic Safety Measures and Assessment: 2nd Edition

edited by

Xinguo Jiang

and

Konstantinos Mattas

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 681 | Submission Open

Keywords: safety statistical modeling; safety behavior analysis; surrogate traffic safety analysis; traffic safety evaluation

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

Challenge and Prospect of Plastics and Bioplastics for Sustainable Circular Economy

edited by

Emmanuel Kweinor Tetteh

,

Oluwatoyin Joseph Gbadeyan

and Ifeanyi Michael Smarte Anekwe

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 254 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable plastics; bioplastics development; carbon footprint; composite plastics; circular economy models; environmental impact; fossil fuel; green chemistry; microplastics; plastic pollution; life cycle assessment; waste management; zero-waste

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

Recent Advances in Engineering Applications of Computational Fluid Dynamics: 2nd Edition

edited by

Zhaosheng Yu

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 154 | Submission Open

Keywords: computational fluid dynamics; numerical simulations; numerical computations; engineering application; fluid mechanics

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

Design and Aerodynamic Analysis of Aircraft

edited by

Kelei Wang

and

Dmitry Ignatyev

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open

Keywords: next-generation aerodynamic configuration; AI-driven computational fluid dynamics optimization; time-variant aerodynamic characterization; eVTOL/STOL configuration; experimental validation; practical innovations and applications

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

Advanced Optical Technologies for Non-Invasive Sensing and Biomedical Monitoring

edited by

Mohammed N. Islam

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 114 | Submission Open

Keywords: contactless vital sign monitoring; non-invasive optical monitoring; physiological measurements; heart rate; respiratory rate; photoplethysmography (PPG); remote PPG; imaging PPG; wearable optical sensors; machine learning and AI processing and sensor fusion of vital signs; contactless blood pressure or hypertension; oximetry; facial blood flow; chest motion; 3D cameras for vital signs; extended-reality eyewear for vital sign measurements

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

Advances in Applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Software-Defined Radio (SDR)

edited by

Gordana Jovanovic Dolecek

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning; deep learning; wireless communications; software-defined radio; modulations; wireless channel; 6G communications; spectrum sensing; cognitive radio

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

Recent Progress and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence in Bioinformatics and New Medicine, 2nd Edition

edited by

Tao Wang

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; bioinformatics; deep learning; new medicine; cancer; single cell omics; network

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

Application of Diamond Burnishing to Improve the Performance of Materials

edited by

Jordan Todorov Maximov

and

Galya Velikova Duncheva

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 21067 | Submission Open

Keywords: slide burnishing; diamond burnishing; surface integrity; microhardness; surface topography; residual stresses; microstructure; fatigue behaviour; wear resistance; corrosion resistance

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

Open-Domain Information Mining: Theories and Applications

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submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 300 | Submission Open

Keywords: open-domain information extraction; structured and semantic information mining; open-domain knowledge structure construction and learning; applications in open-domain environments; explainable AI

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

Trends and Prospects in Rehabilitation Robotics

edited by Francesco Scotto di Luzio and

Marco Germanotta

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open

Keywords: rehabilitation robotics; assistive technologies; exoskeletons and wearable robots; neurorehabilitation; human– robot interaction; ai in rehabilitation; soft robotics; sensor-based feedback; robotic therapy systems; motor function recovery

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

Applied Remote Sensing Technology in Agriculture and Environment

edited by

Hugo Do Nascimento Bendini

and Leila Maria Garcia Fonseca

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open

Keywords: applications of optical; SAR; thermal; and LiDAR data for environmental and agricultural monitoring; integration of multi-source and multi-temporal EO data for time series analysis; development and application of AI and deep learning models for land cover classification and pattern recognition; explainable AI and interpretable machine learning approaches for decision support; use of new satellite constellations and sensor technologies for precision agriculture and ecosystem assessment; modeling of biophysical and environmental variables using remote sensing-derived products

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

Advances in Biorobotics and Bionic Systems

edited by Ming Liu and

Huaijuan Zhou

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open

Keywords: biorobotics; advanced function; bionic structure; biomimetic surface; intelligent system; smart materials

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

Human Performance in Sports and Training

edited by

Mon-López Daniel

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 24 articles | Viewed by 69323 | Submission Open

Keywords: sport performance; sport science; sport training; biomechanics

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

Cosmetics and Advanced Equipment Applied in Cosmetology and Aesthetic Medicine

edited by

Anna Erkiert-Polguj

and

Urszula Kalinowska Lis

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 65189 | Submission Open

Keywords: cosmetology; aesthetic medicine; skincare; antiageing; scars; cosmetic ingredients; technology; aesthetic equipment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

The Effects of Exercise on Physical Characteristics

edited by

Javier Gene-Morales

,

Andrés Gené-Sampedro

and Jorge Jorge

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 37345 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical exercise; health; performance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Multimedia Smart Security

edited by

Jinwei Wang

,

Chuan Qin

and Xiangyang Luo

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 35017 | Submission Open

Keywords: multimedia steganography; multimedia watermark; multimedia forensics; multimedia data encryption; multimedia data privacy protection; deepfake generation and defense; adversarial example

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

Surgical Robotics Design and Clinical Applications

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submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 29309 | Submission Open

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

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Educational Data Mining and Learning Analytics

edited by

Eloy López Meneses

and

César Bernal-Bravo

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 25290 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence in education; educational data mining (EDM); interactive machine learning (IML)

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

Innovative Approaches in Sports Science and Sports Training

edited by

Isaac López-Laval

,

Víctor Murillo Lorente

and

Julio Calleja-González

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 23161 | Submission Open

Keywords: innovation in sports science; advanced training methodologies; sports technology; sports psychology; applied biomechanics; nutrition and performance; sports rehabilitation; performance analysis

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

Blockchain-Based Networks: Security, Privacy, and Applications

edited by

Hui Li

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 22220 | Submission Open

Keywords: blockchain fundamental theory and technology; consensus mechanisms; smart contracts; security in blockchain; encryption algorithms; privacy-preserving techniques; blockchain vulnerability detection; quantum-resistant blockchains; scalable blockchain solutions; cross-chain solutions; blockchain governance; blockchain applications; services; and standards; decentralized finance; decentralized applications; blockchain in healthcare; blockchain in supply chains; authentication and authorization; blockchain and Internet of Things; blockchain and Artificial Intelligence

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

Recent Progress and Challenges of Digital Health and Bioengineering

edited by

Hariton-Nicolae Costin

, Gladiola Petroiu and

Cristian Rotariu

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 22097 | Submission Open

Keywords: medical robotics and actuators; medical imaging; image processing; and analysis; biosignal processing; telemedicine; e-health; and telecommunications; wearable systems and sensors; m-health and p-health systems; internet in healthcare and medical web portals; cloud computing; decision support systems and artificial intelligence in medicine; internet and network applications; wireless sensor networks; laser technology and optical communication; microelectronics; healthcare in the space environment; optoelectronics for health; embedded systems; biomechanics; micro and nanotechnology for medicine; medical physics and biophysics; medical devices and equipment; measurement and instrumentation in bioengineering; biometrics; forensics; and security; health technology assessment; rehabilitative and assistive technologies; electromagnetic compatibility; instrumental analysis and laboratory technologies; molecular bioengineering; bioengineering in dental and oral health; multimedia applications for medical and healthcare education and e-learning; neurosciences; biomedical sciences communication and career development

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

Recent Advances in Applied Biomechanics and Sports Sciences

edited by

Ángela Rodríguez-Perea

and

Daniel Jerez-Mayorga

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 20312 | Submission Open

Keywords: muscle strength; biomechanics; sports science; sport performance; rehabilitation; motor control; injury prevention; validity; reliability; performance assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Exploring AI: Methods and Applications for Data Mining

edited by

Sukjun Lee

and

Jae Joon Ahn

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 19742 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI systems; customer behavior analytics; healthcare and forensic data mining; AI-based image reconstruction and recognition; machine learning for predictions

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

Sports Performance: Data Measurement, Analysis, and Improvement

edited by

Javier García-Rubio

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 17744 | Submission Open

Keywords: data adquisition; practical cases; competition; training

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Advanced Technologies Applied in Digital Media Era

edited by

Alexandros Kleftodimos

,

Maria Matsiola

and

Michalis Vrigkas

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 16416 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital media; artificial intelligence; augmented reality; virtual reality; Internet of Things (IoT); big data analytics; digital content creation; multimedia systems; interactive media; streaming technologies; blockchain; 5G technology; user experience

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

AI from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0: Engineering for Social Change

edited by

Ching-Hung Lee

, Lingguo Bu and Danni Chang

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 15977 | Submission Open

Keywords: Industry 4.0; Industry 5.0; digital product– service systems; smart manufacturing; human– AI collaboration; generative AI

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

Challenges and Opportunities of Microgrids

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submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 15260 | Submission Open

Keywords: hybrid renewable energy systems design; energy prosumers; microgrids design and modelling; demand response in microgrids; microgrids for electric vehicles recharge; microgrids for islands electricity supply; microgrids for developing countries; economic analysis of microgrids; energy communities; storage systems in microgrids; renewable energy sources inclusion in microgrids

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

New Technologies in Public Transport and Logistics

edited by

Jaroslav Masek

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 15027 | Submission Open

Keywords: innovation and development; public transport; logistics

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

AI for Sustainability and Innovation—2nd Edition

edited by

Ah-Lian Kor

,

Eric Rondeau

and

Karl Andersson

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 14752 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; sustainable IT; innovation; smart and pervasive technologies; smart systems; cloud computing; green networking; mobile technologies; machine learning; Internet of Things

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

3D Printed Materials Dentistry II

edited by

Kathrin Becker

and

Giulia Brunello

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 14419 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental materials; 3D printing; additive procedures; metal printing; resin printing; aligner printing

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

Advanced Technologies in Intelligent Software Methodologies, Tools, and Techniques

edited by

Hamido Fujita

,

Héctor Manuel Pérez-Meana

and

Andres Hernandez-Matamoros

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13521 | Submission Open

Keywords: software methodologies; software developments; automatic software generation; intelligent software systems; software security; information security; medical informatics; artificial intelligence technology; bioinformatics; data hiding; speech processing; digital image processing

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

Recent Advances in Antennas and Propagation

edited by Enrique González Plaza and

Costantino De Angelis

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13140 | Submission Open

Keywords: dual-band; dual-polarized; 5G; arrays; multibeam; beam-forming; broadband antennas; printed antennas

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

Innovative Technologies for and Approaches to Sports Performance

edited by

Argyris Toubekis

,

Gavriil George Arsoniadis

and

Ioannis S. Nikitakis

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 12563 | Submission Open

Keywords: technology; high intensity workouts; sprint interval training; concurrent training; physical activity monitoring; sports load; recovery; testing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Advanced Concrete Technology and Applications in Construction Engineering, 2nd Edition

edited by

Weichung Yeih

and

Maochieh Chi

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 12286 | Submission Open

Keywords: low carbon emission; pervious concrete; sustainability; durability; high performance concrete; high performance grout; self-compacting concrete; geopolymer; 3D-printed concrete; artificial intelligence; health monitoring

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

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