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Fatigue Damage Behavior and Mechanisms: Latest Advances and Prospects submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8614 | 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 and Yuting Peng
submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7709 | 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
submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 7316 | 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)
Advances in Cable Driven Robotic Systems
edited by Riccardo Minto, and
submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4941 | 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)
Feature Papers in Robotics and Automation
edited by
submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4797 | 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)
Advanced Biomaterials and Dynamic Scaffolding in Regenerative Medicine submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2147 | 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)
Resilient Cities in the Context of Climate Change
edited by and Maddi Garmendia
submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1682 | 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 submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1037 | 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)
Analytical Chemistry: Fundamentals, Current and Future Applications submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 1017 | 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)
Recent Advances in Engineering Applications of Computational Fluid Dynamics: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 601 | 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 and
submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 504 | 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)
Challenge and Prospect of Plastics and Bioplastics for Sustainable Circular Economy
edited by , and Ifeanyi Michael Smarte Anekwe
submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 270 | 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)
Advanced Optical Technologies for Non-Invasive Sensing and Biomedical Monitoring
edited by
submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 128 | 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) submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 107 | 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
submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 96 | 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 submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 22264 | 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 submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 329 | 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
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 174 | 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 and Leila Maria Garcia Fonseca
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 118 | 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
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 77 | 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
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 24 articles | Viewed by 83150 | 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 submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 82972 | 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 , and Jorge Jorge
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 42954 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical exercise; health; performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)
Multimedia Smart Security
edited by , and Xiangyang Luo
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 37346 | 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 submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 31201 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics and Automation)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Educational Data Mining and Learning Analytics submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 30486 | 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)
Recent Progress and Challenges of Digital Health and Bioengineering
edited by , Gladiola Petroiu and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 26993 | 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)
Blockchain-Based Networks: Security, Privacy, and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 26689 | 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)
Innovative Approaches in Sports Science and Sports Training submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 25630 | 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)
Recent Advances in Applied Biomechanics and Sports Sciences submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 23243 | 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 and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 22436 | 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 submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 20630 | 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 submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 18818 | 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 , Lingguo Bu and Danni Chang
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 18267 | 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 submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 17161 | 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
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 16622 | 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 submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 16475 | 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)
Advanced Technologies in Intelligent Software Methodologies, Tools, and Techniques submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 15478 | 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)
3D Printed Materials Dentistry II submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 15241 | 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)
Recent Advances in Antennas and Propagation
edited by Enrique González Plaza and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 14810 | 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)
Advances in Air Pollution Detection and Air Quality Research submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 14280 | Submission Open
Keywords: sensors; measurement techniques; sensor networks; air quality monitoring; community; air quality predictions; datasets
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)
Innovative Technologies for and Approaches to Sports Performance submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 14266 | 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 and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 14142 | 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)
Cosmetics Ingredients Research—3rd Edition
edited by Anna Waszkielewicz
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 13467 | Submission Open
Keywords: cosmetics ingredients; skin; permeation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)
Decision-Making and Decision Support Systems: Methods and Applications
edited by Georgia Dede and Thomas Kamalakis
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 13380 | Submission Open
Keywords: decision-making; decision support systems; artificial intelligence; uncertain decisions; DSS evaluation; operational research; management science; risk management; cognitive science
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Applied Biomaterials for Dental Implantology: Researches and Applications submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 12658 | Submission Open
Keywords: computer-guided surgery; navigation surgery; robotic surgery; digital implantology; bone regeneration; soft tissue augmentation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Sensory Evaluation and Flavor Analysis in Food Science
edited by , Anna Piotrowska and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 12560 | Submission Open
Keywords: sensory evaluation; flavor analysis; food science; expert evaluation; consumer assessment; sensory characteristic; functional food; novel food
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Science and Technology)
Intelligent Techniques and 3D Virtual Reconstruction for Architectural Heritage submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11902 | Submission Open
Keywords: building information modeling (BIM/HBIM); digital twin; 3D reconstruction; 3D modelling; virtual reality; augmented reality; artificial intelligence; point clouds; NURBS modelling; architectural heritage; smart technologies; heritage conservation; computational design
Advances in Green Coal Mining Technologies submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 11861 | Submission Open
Keywords: green mining; non-pillar mining; narrow pillar of extra-thick coal seam; end-mining coal pillar; sustainable mining; high-efficiency gas extraction; separated strata grouting; ecological restoration; solid waste high-efficiency utilization; water resources protection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)
Research Progress on LLMs (Large Language Models): Catastrophic Forgetting, Alignment and Safety and Hallucinations
edited by Hwan-Seung Yong
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11428 | Submission Open
Keywords: large language models; catastrophic forgetting; alignment & safety; hallucinations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
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