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Application of Neural Computation in Artificial Intelligence: 2nd Edition

edited by

Marta Chinnici

Pedro J. S. Cardoso

and

João M. F. Rodrigues

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open

Keywords: neural networks; convolutional neural networks; logic for artificial intelligence; fuzzy logic; cloud computing; nature of artificial intelligence; nature-inspired predictions methods; model interoperability; reasoning about uncertainty; machine learning; data science; (deep) reinforcement learning; meta-learning; natural language processing; artificial neural network; hybrid intelligent systems; network architectures and learning paradigms; fully connected networks; affective computing

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

Biomass Utilization and Bioenergy Production

edited by

Marco Buffi

and

Simone Bergonzoli

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass; biofuels; logistics; thermochemical; biochemical; intermediates; bioeconomy; LCA; technoeconomic; BECCS

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

Advanced User Experience for Human–Computer Interaction

edited by

Silvia Ceccacci

Andrea Generosi

and

Maura Mengoni

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open

Keywords: user interfaces; cloud ecosystems; affective computing; generative AI; user experience

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

Advances in Diversity of Plant Species, Communities, and Ecology

edited by

Robert Philipp Wagensommer

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open

Keywords: biosystematics; phytosociology; plant communities; plant diversity; plant ecology; vascular plants

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

New Insights in Artificial Intelligence and E-Learning

edited by

Woochun Jun

and

Pilar García-Díaz

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; E-learning; artificial intelligence applications; artificial intelligence literarcy; artifical intelligence ethics; data science education; AI-based tutoring

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

New Development in Machine Learning in Image and Video Forensics

edited by

Ngai Fong Bonnie Law

and

Yunxia Liu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning forensics; image tampering detection; source camera identification; deep learning for multimedia; video authentication; forensic neural networks; explainable AI in forensics

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

The Secure Edge of Interaction: Human and Technological Factors in Digital Environments

edited by

Veronika Szücs

and

Leszek Siwik

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open

Keywords: human– computer interaction (HCI); information system security; cognitive information systems; human security awareness; artificial intelligence (AI) in security; trust and resilience in digital environments; secure user experience (UX) design; smart and adaptive systems

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

Advanced Laser Systems and Techniques for Additive Manufacturing

edited by

Junhao Ding

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; advanced laser systems; lattice structures; design for additive manufacturing (DfAM); process control and optimization

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

Thermal Comfort in Sustainable Buildings

edited by

Yong Cheng

and Xue Tian

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal comfort; adaptive comfort; occupant behavior modeling; indoor air quality (IAQ); sustainable buildings; energy-efficient HVAC; building envelope optimization; renewable energy integration; smart building technologies; climate responsive architecture

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

Energy Storage and Electric Power Systems: Theory, Methods, and Applications—2nd Edition

edited by

George Caralis

and

Konstantinos Braimakis

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrical storage; large-scale wind and PV integration; hydrogen; electrical cars; fuel cells; hydro-pumped storage; integration issues

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

Remote Sensing Techniques for Cultural Heritage: New Developments and Applications for Archaeological Studies

edited by

Mauro Lo Brutto

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open

Keywords: remote sensing; cultural heritage; earth observation; archaeological sites; satellite imagery; multi-temporal analysis; optical images; multispectral images; hyperspectral images; UAS; 3D documentation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

The Application of Generative AI and Machine Learning in the Public Sector and Smart Cities

edited by

Esteve Almirall

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open

Keywords: gen AI chatbots; transactional and non-transactional; gen AI chatbots in WeChat and WhatsApp; agent-based AI for public services; personalized agent-based AI for public services; ; future mobility; AI infrastructure in cities; governance to ensure privacy and fair use of gen and frontier A.I.; citizen participation in Gen AI public services; future mobility governance; Public self-driving mobility and 15 m. city

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

New Insights into Marine Ecology and Fisheries Science, 2nd Edition

edited by Nenad Antolovic and Ivan Župan

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open

Keywords: marine ecology; fisheries science; marine biology; fish biology; biodiversity; marine ecosystems

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

Microbial Protein and Lipid: Biotechnological Innovations for Sustainable Food and Energy

edited by

Iwona Gientka

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open

Keywords: single cell protein; single cell oils; amino acid composition; fatty acid profile; waste valorization; sustainable feedstocks; bioprocess engineering; food and feed applications; biodiesel production; circular bioeconomy

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

Advances in Complex Networks: Graph Theory, AI, and Data Science

edited by Huan Wang and Shichao Liu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open

Keywords: complex networks; graph theory; artificial intelligence; data science; network analysis

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

Emerging Technologies and Sustainable Innovations in Building Design and Construction for Future Cities

edited by

Aly-Mousaad Aly

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital construction; automated construction; building design; green building technologies; smart infrastructure

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Biogeochemistry of Persistent Pollutants and Emerging Contaminants in the Environment

edited by

Efren Garcia Ordiales

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open

Keywords: pollutants; risk; bioaccumulation; biotransformation; translocation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

Advancements in Laser Welding and Laser Micromachining of Metallic and Non-Metallic Materials

edited by

Andrea Ancillao

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser; welding; micromachining; optics; process quality; plastic welding; metal welding; beam shaping

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

Renewable Energy and Electrical Power System

edited by Dario Assante

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open

Keywords: renewable energy; electrical power system; smart grid; energy storage; grid integration; distributed generation; energy transition; sustainability; decarbonization

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

Fluorescence Methods for Biodiesel Characterization

edited by

Samuel L. Oliveira

Keurison F. Magalhães

and

Anderson R. L. Caires

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodiesel; fluorescence spectroscopy; molecular luminescence; fluorescence lifetime; time-resolved measurements; chemometrics; optical sensing; fluorescent probes; fuel quality control

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

Recent Advancements in Biomarkers for Noncommunicable Diseases, 2nd Edition

edited by

Yoana Dimitrova Kiselova-Kaneva

and

Tatyana Ivanova Vlaykova

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open

Keywords: noncommunicable diseases; metabolic syndrome; obesity; cardiovascular diseases; dyslipidemia; cancer; autoimmune diseases; biomarkers

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

Advances in Materials for Biosensing and Biomedical Applications

edited by

Hasan Mhd Nazha

and Yicha Zhang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open

Keywords: biosensing materials; biomedical applications; nanomaterials; smart materials; bioelectronics; lab-on-a-chip; regenerative medicine; biocompatibility; advanced functional materials

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

Additive Manufacturing of Special Alloys

edited by Chuan Guo

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing (AM); special alloys; process optimization; microstructure control; mechanical properties

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

Hydrocolloids: Characteristics and Applications

edited by

Anton Huber

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrocolloidal systems; nano-structured systems; continuous aqueous phase (c); dispersed/emulsified phase (d); charged and/or neutral modifier (small molecules or polymers) (m); mix of homogenous and heterogeneous partitions (binary systems c-d; c-m; d-m); status of dissolution in binary systems; distribution of dimension and geometry of super-molecular d-objects; interface properties of d-objects; adsorption characteristics on d-objects; diffusive and electrokinetic mobilities; synthesis/establishing and modification of colloidal systems; stabilization/destabilization mechanisms; response capabilities upon applied stress; analytical separation techniques; analytical detection techniques; application of hydrocolloidal systems in food processing; pharmaceutical applications of hydrocolloidal systems

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

Applications of Nuclear Physics and Particle Accelerators

edited by

Xiao Li

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open

Keywords: proton and heavy‑ion therapy; boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT); FLASH radiotherapy; radioisotope production; accelerator‑driven systems (ADS); spallation neutron sources; ion beam analysis; radiation detection and dosimetry

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

Decision-Making Methods: Applications and Perspectives, 2nd Edition

edited by

Konrad Kułakowski

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 21 | Submission Open

Keywords: decision-making methods; machine learning; artificial intelligence

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

Human-Centred Design in Ergonomics

edited by

Rosaria Califano

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 18 | Submission Open

Keywords: human-centred design; ergonomics; digital twin; artificial intelligence; human– machine interaction; cognitive ergonomics; safety; usability; biomechanics; inclusive design; Industry 5.0; smart systems

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

Feature Review Papers in Biomedical Engineering

edited by

Ana María Torres Aranda

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomedical engineering; medical devices; biophotonics; bioinformatics; biomedical sensors; biomedical signal processing; medical imaging; artificial intelligence in healthcare; wearable health systems; 3D bioprinting; neuroengineering; biomedical robotics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Intelligent Prevention, Control and Precision Drainage Strategies for Deep Coal Seam Gas Disasters

edited by Chun Liu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep coal seams gas control; gas drainage/extraction; permeability stress relief and permeability enhancement; hydraulic fracturing; coal and gas outburst intelligent monitoring; safety engineering; coalbed methane (CBM)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Physics-Informed Learning: Applications in Physics-Informed Neural Networks and Machine Learning

edited by

Rogerio De Carvalho

and Antônio J. Silva Neto

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Submission Open

Keywords: physics-informed neural networks (PINNs); physics-informed machine learning (PIML); physics-informed learning (PIL); machine learning; deep learning; partial differential equations (PDEs); computational physics; inverse problems; computational engineering

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

Reservoir Stimulation in Deep Geothermal Reservoir

edited by

Bing Chen

and Jiwen Bai

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep geothermal energy; reservoir stimulation theory; reservoir stimulation mechanisms; thermal cracking behavior; thermo-hydro-mechanical (THM) coupling; effectiveness evaluation; numerical model development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Geological Disasters: Mechanisms, Detection, and Prevention

edited by

Qinglu Deng

and

Xingwei Ren

submission deadline 1 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 806 | Submission Open

Keywords: seismic geological hazards; landslide; landslide susceptibility; slope stability; geotechnics; pipeline; frozen soil mechanics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Advanced Technology for Mine Disaster Monitoring and Prevention

edited by Enlai Zhao and

Jinxin Wang

submission deadline 1 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent monitoring; disaster warning system; artificial intelligence prediction; smart mining; disaster prevention and control; digital twin; multi-source data fusion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Multi-Scale Characterization and Numerical Modelling of Geo-Materials

edited by Qifan Ren and

Jianhua Hu

submission deadline 1 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 130 | Submission Open

Keywords: geo-materials; multi-scale modelling; numerical simulation; experimental characterization; homogenization; RVE; FEM; DEM; coupled processes; AI-assisted modelling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Seepage Problems in Geotechnical Engineering

edited by

and

submission deadline 3 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5754 | Submission Open

Keywords: seepage mechanics; porous media; soil and water conservation; groundwater pollution percolation; numerical simulation; theoretical model

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Green and Low-Carbon Concrete Technology and Construction

edited by

Peng Liu

submission deadline 3 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4742 | Submission Open

Keywords: green and low-carbon; durability; zero maintenance costs; concrete structure; construction technology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Advanced Technologies for Food Packaging and Preservation: 2nd Edition

edited by

Eva Hernández García

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open

Keywords: advances technologies; food packaging; food preservation; bioactive compounds; food safety; environmentally friendly; artificial intelligence; food control; food quality

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

New Technologies and Systems for Sustainable Buildings

edited by Vincent Y. Blouin

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 24 | Submission Open

Keywords: renewable energy integration; green building materials; building automation; smart building systems; sustainable HVAC systems; water conservation technologies; life cycle assessment (LCA); economic feasibility; cost– benefit analysis; return on investment (ROI); energy payback time; financing mechanisms; green premium; incentives and subsidies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Recent Advances in Biomechanics of Human Movement and Its Clinical Applications: 2nd Edition

edited by

Weijie Wang

and

Dong Ming

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 21878 | Submission Open

Keywords: gait; artificial intelligence; machine learning and deep learning; electromyograph (EMG); electroencephalogram (EEG); strength; rehabilitation; physiotherapy; stroke; cerebral palsy; motion capture; sensor; joint and bone; muscle; artificial implant; algorithms

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

Biological Activities of Medicinal Plants and Their Potential Applications

edited by

Georgiana Duta-Cornescu

and

Petros Tarantilis

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 19088 | Submission Open

Keywords: medicinal plants; pharmacology; primary metabolites; secondary metabolites; biological activities; bioactive compounds

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

Emerging Technologies for Assistive Robotics

edited by

Andrea Zanela

and

Alessandro Di Nuovo

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 16489 | Submission Open

Keywords: assistive robotics; personalized healthcare; aging population; cognitive support; human– robot interactions; machine learning; adaptive control algorithms; smart sensors; multimodal interfaces

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

Advanced Technologies for User-Centered Design and User Experience: 2nd Edition

edited by

Ilsun Rhiu

and

Myung Hwan Yun

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8236 | Submission Open

Keywords: user-centered design; user experience; usability; human– computer interaction; smart products/applications

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

Extended Reality (XR) and User Experience (UX) Technologies

edited by Katashi Nagao and

Hiroyuki Mitsuhara

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6465 | Submission Open

Keywords: extended reality; user experience; human– computer interaction; body/hand tracking; haptics; emotional interaction; psychophysiology

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

Novel Approaches for Optimal Design and Seismic Performance Assessment for Civil Structures

edited by Dimitris Sophianopoulos and Charalampakis Aristotelis

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5037 | Submission Open

Keywords: “ smart” materials; artificial intelligence; optimization; modeling techniques; earthquake engineering and structural dynamics; buildings; bridges; soil-structure interaction; stability; fuzzy logic; computer-aided design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Current Advances in Rehabilitation Technology

edited by

Nitika Kumari

Imran Khan Niazi

, Denise Taylor and

Sharon Olsen

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4758 | Submission Open

Keywords: rehabilitation technology; rehabilitation innovation; wearable sensors; non-invasive brain stimulation; artificial intelligence; digital health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Artificial Intelligence Applications in Healthcare and Precision Medicine, 2nd Edition

edited by

Giorgio De Nunzio

and

Luana Conte

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3765 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; omic sciences; precision medicine; personalized medicine; genomics; proteomics; metabolomics; radiomics; radiogenomics; robotic surgery; assisting technologies; health monitoring; computer-assisted detection/diagnosis; chatbots; medical imaging; disease prediction; prognostics; drug discovery

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

Application of Fracture Mechanics in Structures

edited by

Marko Katinić

Pejo Konjatić

Abílio M. P. De Jesus

and

Jesús Toribio

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3710 | Submission Open

Keywords: fracture mechanics; structural integrity; fatigue; crack growth; numerical methods; structural design; failure analysis; experimental techniques; damage prediction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Recent Advances in Biomedical Data Analysis

edited by

Josué Álvarez Borrego

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3166 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; algorithms; image analysis; pattern recognition; data analysis; biomedicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

AI-Aided Intelligent Vehicle Positioning in Urban Areas

edited by Xiwei Bai and Yingying Wang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2141 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI-aided positioning; intelligent vehicles; sensor fusion; urban canyons

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

System Reliability and Predictive Maintenance in Industrial Engineering—2nd Edition

edited by

Natalia Trapani

and

Filippo De Carlo

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1979 | Submission Open

Keywords: system reliability; predictive maintenance; condition monitoring and diagnostics

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

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