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Green Synthesis of Plant-Based Nanoparticles: Influence of Physicochemical Factors on Formation and Stability

edited by Ionut-Iulian Lungu and

Oana Cioanca

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 549 | Submission Open

Keywords: green synthesis; plant extracts; metallic nanoparticles; physicochemical parameters; pH and temperature effects; reaction kinetics; ionic precursors; stability and aggregation; eco-friendly nanotechnology; bio-based nanomaterials

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

Advances in Human-Robot Collaboration

edited by

Peng Wang

, Xinqi Fan, Ismail Adeniran,

Jikai Wang

and Li Guo

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 533 | Submission Open

Keywords: human– robot interactions; collaborative robots (cobots); augmented/virtual reality in robotics; robot grasping/manipulation; cognition and ergonomics in human– robot collaboration; robotics in chemistry; cloud robotics; soft robotics

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

Microorganisms and Their Use in Biotechnological Production, 2nd Edition

edited by

Dirk Tischler

and

Giovanni Barone

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 480 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmentally sustainable biotechnology; industrial and agro-environmental biotechnologies; microbial metabolites and bioprocessing; yeasts; bacteria; and microalgae; genetic and metabolic engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Microbiology)

Next-Generation Industrial IoT: Convergence of AI, 5G/6G, Edge Computing, and Cybersecurity

edited by

Chuan Lin

and

Guangjie Han

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 460 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI; 5G/6G; Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT); Industry 5.0; fog/edge/cloud computing

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

Vibration-Based Diagnostics and Condition Monitoring

edited by

Alessandro P. Daga

and

Luca Viale

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

Keywords: machine diagnostics; condition monitoring; maintenance strategies; vibration monitoring; novelty detection; damage detection; damage identification; damage classification; signal processing

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

Technical Advances in Structural Biology

edited by Yang Ha

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 358 | Submission Open

Keywords: macromolecular crystallography; CryoEM; molecular dynamics

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

Feature Review Papers in Environmental Chemistry and Sustainability

edited by

Samuel Adeloju

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 335 | Submission Open

Keywords: pollutants or contaminants in water; air; soil or food; reaction of chemical pollutants in the environment; identification and monitoring of pollutants in the environment; sources of waste materials and reuse; wastewater treatment and reuse; sources of solid wastes and reuse; methods of waste treatment; resource recovery and reuse; environmental analysis or speciation of pollutants or contaminants; impact of human activities on the environment; biological activities in the environment; sustainable polymers; impact of fires; sustainable crops and livestock

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

Satellite Geodesy and Earth System Monitoring

edited by Mehdi Eshagh and

Robert Tenzer

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 334 | Submission Open

Keywords: geodesy; earth system monitoring; geodynamics; satellite gravimetry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Biochemistry and Nutrition of Food Components

edited by

Abul Hossain

and

Deepika Dave

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 323 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrition; bioactive compounds; functional foods; nutraceuticals; metabolism; wellness

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

Antioxidant Properties and Chemical Compositions of Plant Extract

edited by

Anna Przybylska-Balcerek

and Lidia Szwajkowska-Michałek

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 296 | Submission Open

Keywords: antioxidant; bioactive compounds; flavonoids; phenols; alkaloids; plant extract

Fermented Food and Health Benefits

edited by

Maria Luisa Savo Sardaro

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 269 | Submission Open

Keywords: fermentation; fermented foods; gut health; microbial diversity; chronic diseases; probiotics; bioactive molecules; plant-based alternatives; precision fermentation; functional foods; industrial-scale food systems

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

Advanced Research on Electron Emission and Its Application to Surface Chemical Technology

edited by

Momose Yoshihiro

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 258 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrons; metals; metal oxides; polymers; oxygen; water; adsorption; tribology; friction; activation energy

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

Current Status and Perspectives in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, 2nd Edition

edited by

Elena Amaricai

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 258 | Submission Open

Keywords: assessment; disability; functioning; quality of life; robotic therapy; virtual reality; assistive technologies; telerehabilitation

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

Advances and Applications of Crowd Intelligence System

edited by

Rongyong Zhao

and

Guangjie Han

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 224 | Submission Open

Keywords: crowd intelligence; human– swarm Interactions; unmanned drone cluster control; swarm intelligence applications; swarm optimization; machine learning in crowds; smart cities; IoT ecosystems

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

AI-Based Supervised Prediction Models

edited by Maria Trigka

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 222 | Submission Open

Keywords: supervised learning; predictive modeling; machine learning; feature selection; classification algorithms; model interpretability; artificial intelligence

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

Advancements in Food Extraction Methodologies: Recent Progress and Practical Implementations

edited by

Marios Christodoulou

and Efstathios A. Elia

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 208 | Submission Open

Keywords: foods; bioactives; nutrients; proteins; food extraction techniques

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

Conversion and Application of Biomass: Recent Developments and Applications

edited by

Thierry Aussenac

and Victor Acha

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 201 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass conversion; biomass applications; renewable energy; biochemical processes; biofuels; biobased materials and bioplastics; biomass and carbon capture and utilization; algae-based biofuels

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

Phytochemicals as Natural Nutrients in the Prevention and Therapy of Diseases

edited by

Natalia Kurhaluk

and Halina Tkaczenko

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 194 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural antioxidant therapy; dietary phytochemical sources; bioavailability enhancement techniques; clinical nutrition applications; phytochemical synergy effects; chronic disease prevention; gut microbiota modulation; epigenetic pathway regulation; functional food innovation; sustainable dietary practices

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

MEMS Transducers: Fabrication, Performance and Applications

edited by Daniel Ssu Han Chen,

Joshua En-Yuan Lee

and Aron Michael

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 190 | Submission Open

Keywords: actuators; Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT); BioMEMS; characterization; digital twin; etching; Internet of Things (IoT); lithography; microelectromechanical systems (MEMS); microfabrication; micromachining; nanoelectromechanical systems (MEMS); optical MEMS; packaging and integration; piezoelectric; RF MEMS; sensor networks; sensors; smart transducers; thin film deposition; transducers; ultrasound transducers

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

Technologies for Underwater Wireless Communication

edited by

Andrea Petroni

and

Mauro Biagi

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open

Keywords: underwater communication; underwater networks; underwater communication protocols; Internet of Underwater Things; underwater optical communication; underwater acoustic communication; underwater channel modeling

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

Exploring Plant-Derived Bioactives: Antioxidant, Antibacterial, and Anti-Drug Properties

edited by

Călin Jianu

and

Ersilia Alexa

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

Keywords: natural bioactives; antioxidants; antibacterial compounds; phytochemicals; drug resistance; plant-derived therapeutics; biomedical applications

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

Research on Endodontic Treatment Methods and Materials—2nd Edition

edited by

Márk Antal

and

Márk Fráter

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 162 | Submission Open

Keywords: endodontics; endodontic surgery; static guidance; dynamic guidance; endodontic anatomy; periapical anatomy; precision of endodontic interventions; success of endodontic interventions

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

Efficient Networking Architectures for Next-Generation Smart and Connected Systems

edited by

Miguel Jimeno

and

Alfredo J. Pérez

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

Keywords: energy efficiency; cloud computing; edge computing; IoT; resource optimization; WSN

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

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Risk Management and Postoperative Recovery

edited by Luciano Maria Catalfamo

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

Keywords: risk management; complications; post-operative; oral; maxillofacial

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Testing and Modelling of Superconducting Cables and Coils for Fusion Tokamaks

edited by Lorenzo Cavallucci

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 131 | Submission Open

Keywords: measurements and testing; numerical modelling; HTS and LTS cables and coils; fusion magnets

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

Advances, Reliability and Applications of Full-Field Measurement Techniques

edited by

Alessandro Zanarini

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open

Keywords: full-field measurements; full-field metrology and profilometry; full-field motion capture; calibration; reliability; optical techniques; experiment-based structural dynamics; experimental full-field modal analysis; model updating; strain mapping; constitutive parameters’ assessment; image-based material testing; structural integrity; structural health monitoring; image and signal processing; non-destructive testing; defects detection; pattern/morphological recognition; hybrid measurements; full-field diagnostics and inspection

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Automated Detection and NDT Diagnostics

edited by

Nico P. Avdelidis

and

Marc Genest

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open

Keywords: NDT& E; diagnostics; non-invasive imaging; UAV sensing and imaging; automated damage assessment

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

Selected Papers from the 13th International Conference of Environmental Protection and Energy

edited by

Ewa Brągoszewska

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental protection; environmental engineering; renewable energy; circular economy; sustainable development

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

Biological Treatment Processes for Wastewater: Latest Advances and Prospects

edited by

Amir M. Motlagh

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open

Keywords: biological wastewater treatment; activated sludge process; anaerobic digestion; biofilm reactors; constructed wetlands; resource recovery; emerging contaminants; biotechnology in wastewater treatment; microbial ecology and omics; wastewater reuse

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

Urban Design and Green Infrastructure: Health, Well-Being, Housing, and Mobility Dynamics

edited by Yang Song

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open

Keywords: urban design; green infrastructure; health and well-being; urban housing; mobility behaviors; equitable access

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

Advances in Mining Driven by Computational Fluid Dynamics

edited by Ming Qiao and

Ping Chang

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open

Keywords: gas migration; spontaneous combustion and heating management; respirable dust mitigation; water inrush; PDM control; dust explosion management; gas explosion prevention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Advances in Solar Cells: From Materials to Devices

edited by

Eralci Moreira Therézio

, Alexandre Marletta,

José Carlos Germino

and

Paulo Ernesto Marchezi

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic solar cells; thin films; perovskite solar cells; polymers; perovskites; memristors; 2D materials; interfaces; nanointerfaces; charge transport; Si cells

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

Design and Optimization of Composite Structures

edited by

Tai-Yan Kam

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite structures; composite materials; structural design; optimization; reliability; structual heath assessment; life assessment

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

5G/6G Mechanisms, Services, and Applications: 2nd Edition

edited by

Marek Natkaniec

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open

Keywords: 5G and 6G networks ; IEEE 802.11 including standard amendments ; network coexistence ; dense networks ; internet of things ; quality of service

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

Computer Vision and Deep Learning: Advanced Technology and Applications into Civil Engineering

edited by

Hernan Pinto

and

Diogo Ribeiro

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open

Keywords: interoperability; immersive simulation; IoT sensors; 3D visualization; real-time data; intelligent automation; hybrid environments; spatial contextualization; predictive analytics; computer vision and deep learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Emerging Trends and Innovations in Animal Reproduction Biotechnology

edited by

Antonella Mastrorocco

Nicola Martino

and Maria E. Dell'Aquila

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

Keywords: animal reproduction biotechnology; gametes and embryos; in vitro and 3D culture systems; genome editing; epigenetics; microbiome; extracellular vesicles; stem cells

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

Advances in Machine Learning for Healthcare Applications: 2nd Edition

edited by

Hugo Peixoto

and

Júlio Duarte

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

Keywords: machine learning in healthcare; clinical workflow optimization; predictive analytics in medicine; healthcare data analysis; personalized treatment planning; medical diagnostic algorithms; AI ethics in healthcare; patient data privacy; interdisciplinary collaboration in health AI; healthcare AI regulation and policy

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

AI in Industry 4.0

edited by Ricardo Augusto Rabelo Oliveira

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

Keywords: edge computing; agentic AI; edge AI; 5G; 6G; Industry 4.0; federated learning

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

Advanced Finite Element Method and Its Applications, Second Edition

edited by

Valerio Belardi

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open

Keywords: finite element analysis; numerical methods; semi-analytical methods; simulations; custom finite elements

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Dynamics of Geohazards

edited by

Yu Zhuang

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open

Keywords: geohazards; landslides; debris flows; snow avalanches; rock-ice avalanches; key hazard dynamics; multi-phase flow modeling; field monitoring and experiments; remote sensing and numerical simulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Data-Driven Methods for Design and Analysis of Electromagnetic Devices: 3rd Edition

edited by

Gang Lei

Youguang Guo

Jianguo Zhu

, Yujiao Zhang and Bo Ma

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open

Keywords: model-based analysis and design optimization of electromagnetic devices; data-driven modelling of electromagnetic devices; data-driven design optimization of electromagnetic devices; data-driven methods for the devices’ control systems; data-driven condition monitoring methods for electromagnetic devices; evaluation of reliability and robustness; hybrid data-driven and model-based methods

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

Advances in Fermentation Science

edited by

Juan Carlos Gónzalez-Hernández

and Luis Alberto Madrigal-Perez

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open

Keywords: fermentation; food science; biochemical engineering; applied fermentation; molecular; biology

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

Engineering Structure Risk Assessment and Decision-Making Support

edited by

Qi-Ang Wang

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 39 | Submission Open

Keywords: structural risk assessment; decision support systems; quantitative analysis; risk mitigation strategies; lifecycle management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Data-Driven Learning and Disturbance Rejection Control in Energy Systems

edited by

Li Sun

Qie Liu

and Wenchao Xue

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 39 | Submission Open

Keywords: data-driven learning; disturbance rejection control; smart energy; machine learning; multi-storage; carbon neutrality; thermal management; fuel cells; intelligent diagnostics; robust control

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

Advances in Hydrogen Technologies: From Production to End Use

edited by Daniele Melideo

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogen production; storage and carriers; distribution infrastructure; safety and sustainability; end-use applications

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

Noise Measurement, Acoustic Signal Processing and Noise Control, 2nd Edition

edited by

Yat Sze Choy

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open

Keywords: sound source generation; sound source identification and characterization; signal processing; signal reconstruction; signal analysis; vibration signal analysis; automobile or vehicle noise; machinery noise; structural failure diagnoses; sensor arrangement; noise control; sound absorption; sound reflection; noise reduction

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

Advances in Biomass Valorization: Waste to Industrial Application

edited by

Sergio Nogales Delgado

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 34 | Submission Open

Keywords: waste management; agricultural waste; industrial waste; sustainable processing; efficiency; biorefinery

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

Innovations in Maritime Safety: Integrating Artificial Intelligence, Human Factors, and System Resilience

edited by

José A. Orosa García

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; marine safety; merchant ships; human factor; resilience; new technologies

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

Biotechnological and Biostimulant Approaches in Plant Physiology

edited by

Dagmara Migut

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant physiology; plant biotechnology; biostimulant; abiotic stress; crop resilience; molecular mechanism; stress signaling; omics approach; sustainable agriculture

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

Intelligent Fault Diagnosis of Mechanical Systems

edited by Ming Zeng

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

Keywords: intelligent fault diagnosis; deep learning; explainable AI; digital twin; edge and cloud computing; few-shot and zero-shot learning; uncertainty quantification; multi-modal data fusion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

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