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Advances in Intelligent Logistics System and Supply Chain Management, 2nd Edition
edited by Dimitrios Aidonis, and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 197 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence applications; robotics; logistics; supply chain management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Transportation and Future Mobility)
Advances in Human–Computer Interaction and Intelligent Interface Design
edited by Tanjila Kanij
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 195 | Submission Open
Keywords: human– computer interaction (HCI); intelligent interfaces; adaptive systems; human– AI collaboration; user experience (UX); multimodal interaction; virtual reality (VR); augmented reality (AR); mixed reality (MR); accessibility; universal design; affective computing; brain– computer interface (BCI); cognitive models; trust and transparency in AI; inclusive design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advances in Environmental Polymer Composites
edited by Han-Yong Jeon
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 193 | Submission Open
Keywords: environmental polymer composites; matrix; reinforcing material; sustainable; manufacturing technique; environmental effect; carbon footprint
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
Innovative Applications of Ontology and the Semantic Web submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 178 | Submission Open
Keywords: computational ontologies; knowledge graphs; semantics of data; logic-based reasoning; symbolic and sub-symbolic knowledge; ontologies for explainable AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Application of Artificial Intelligence Technology in Medical Engineering submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; medical engineering; smart healthcare; clinical decision support
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Applications of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, 2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 174 | Submission Open
Keywords: data science applications; AI applications; machine learning applications; NLP applications; AI trends; data science trends
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Low-Power Integrated Circuit Designs and Applications
edited by Shushan Qiao and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open
Keywords: subthreshold circuits; low-voltage circuits; computing-in-memory; integrated sensing and computation; AVFS; EDA; low-power algorithms; low-power processors; AI chips; low-power systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering)
Advanced Nanoporous Materials and Membrane Technologies for Separation Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 169 | Submission Open
Keywords: mesoporous materials; hybrid membrane; ion-selective; molecular separation; gas separation; porous nanomaterials; functional interfaces; adsorption and diffusion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanotechnology and Applied Nanosciences)
Data Mining and Machine Learning in Cybersecurity, 2nd Edition
edited by Zhaoquan Gu, Xiaoyang Wang and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 168 | Submission Open
Keywords: cybersecurity; network attack; network defense; artificial intelligence; data mining
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Application of Data Management and Semantic Technologies in Education
edited by Ljiljana Brkić and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 165 | Submission Open
Keywords: semantic technologies; data management; data mining; learning systems; education; artificial intelligence; machine learning; knowledge graphs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Optimization and Machine Learning for Analysis and Control of Integrated Energy Systems
edited by Ranran Li, Luca Silvestri and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open
Keywords: integrated energy systems (IES); machine learning (ML); optimization techniques; energy system control; reinforcement learning; predictive modeling; renewable energy integration; smart grid optimization; demand response; distributed energy management; deep learning for energy systems; model predictive control (MPC); predictive maintenance in energy systems; industrial energy system integration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Science and Technology)
Cognitive Systems Engineering: Improving Human Performance
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open
Keywords: cognitive work analysis; human– system interaction; human-centered systems; human-centered design; human performance; human decision making; human information processing; cognitive functions; human– AI interaction; joint cognitive systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Next-Generation Architectural Acoustics and Vibration: Sustainability, Equity, and Innovation
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open
Keywords: architectural acoustics  ; vibration control  ; architectural landscape  ; acoustic solutions  ; noise reduction  ; sustainable acoustic design  ; acoustic materials  ; human perception of sound  ; building resilience  ; acoustic modeling; environmental impact of acoustics  ; passive acoustic design  ; innovative vibration mitigation  ; acoustic comfort; concert hall acoustics  ; open office acoustics  ; educational spaces acoustics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Acoustics and Vibrations)
Cybersecurity: Novel Technologies and Applications
edited by Karim Elish
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open
Keywords: cybersecurity; threat detection; privacy; secure systems; mobile security; IoT security; cyber resilience; artificial intelligence; machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
The Technology and Application of Thermal Management and Heat Transfer
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermal management; heat transfer; heat pump and refrigeration; phase-change heat transfer; waste heat utilization; thermal engineering innovations; advanced thermal systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Thermal Engineering)
Applied Biomechanics in Sport
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomechanics; exercise performance; performance analysis; data science in sport; coaching science; sports science; sports technology; sports engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Food Microbiology: Innovative and Emerging Approaches, Developments and Future Perspectives
edited by Junior Bernardo Molina-Hernández
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 143 | Submission Open
Keywords: pulsed electric field; ultrasound; high pressure; cold plasma; sublethal condition; metabolism; chitin synthesis; fermentation; by-products; stress responses
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Science and Technology)
Decision Support Systems and Data Analysis in Insect Pest E-Monitoring and Control, 2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 143 | Submission Open
Keywords: decision support systems; precision agriculture; data analysis; data mining in agriculture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Science and Technology)
Advanced Food Processing Technologies and Approaches: 2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 141 | Submission Open
Keywords: food processing and preservation; emerging processing technologies; green and sustainable technologies; functional ingredients; sustainable bioingredients; novel foods; innovative food packaging materials; food quality and safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Science and Technology)
Emerging Applications of Advanced Thin Films
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 141 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced thin films; materials and devices; thin films applications; multifunctional skins; foundational components; deposition; surface techniques; coatings; self-cleaning materials; auxetic films
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
Computer Vision and Deep Learning in Clinical Neuroscience: Methods, Applications and Future Directions
edited by Maximilian Friedrich and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open
Keywords: computer vision; deep learning; neurology; psychiatry; movement science; clinical applications; symptom quantification; video analysis; medical AI; translational neuroscience
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Geographic Information Technologies in Agriculture and Environment
edited by Rodrigo Bezerra A. Gallis and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open
Keywords: precision agriculture; geographic information systems; remote sensing and photogrammetry; UAV technology; high-throughput phenotyping; sustainable land management; environmental monitoring; IoT; machine learning; big data in agriculture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Science and Technology)
Cutting-Edge Technologies for Lithium Battery Energy Storage
edited by Juan Horacio Pacheco-Sánchez
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 132 | Submission Open
Keywords: Li-air batteries; cathode catalysts for li air batteries; cathode materials for lithium batteries; solid-state batteries; lithium– sulfur (Li– S) batteries; lithium– iron phosphate (LFP); energy formation; battery management systems (BMSs) with AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Science and Technology)
Application of Big Data Technology Based on Machine Learning
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 131 | Submission Open
Keywords: big data; machine learning; deep learning; data analytics; scalable algorithms; cloud computing; data mining; real-time analytics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advances in Mining Wastewater Treatment and Reuse submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 130 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced treatment technologies; advanced membranes and nanomaterials; mine water remediation; metal recovery and valorization; nature-based solutions; tailings management; sustainable water reuse
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Sustainable Science and Technology)
Emerging Trends in Soil–Structure Interaction Analysis submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open
Keywords: soil– structural interaction; soil liquification; seismic analysis; foundation and adjacent structure system; numerical and physical modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
AI Applications in Modern Industrial Systems
edited by Degang Xu
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine vision; system modeling; parameter detection; big data; process control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advances in Material Wear Mechanisms and Modeling
edited by , Rostislav Chotěborský and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface modelling; wear diagnostic tools; wear modelling and validation; coatings; hardfacing; wear mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
Architectural Acoustics: From Theory to Application—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open
Keywords: acoustics; room and building acoustics; acoustic measurements; noise barriers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Acoustics and Vibrations)
Application of Biosensors
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open
Keywords: point-of-care diagnostics; flexible bioelectronics; wearable biosensors; electrochemical detection; optical biosensors; biomedical engineering; AI-powered biosensors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering)
Biomedical and Industrial Applications for Digital Holographic Microscopy
edited by Maria Del Socorro Hernandez-Montes and Fernando Mendoza Santoyo
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open
Keywords: DHM; in-line DHM; of-axis DHM; 3D imaging; label-free imaging; QPI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optics and Lasers)
Next-Generation Plasma-Driven Systems: From Nano-Medical Sciences to Climate-Smart Technologies submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open
Keywords: plasma; nanotech; synergy; environment-smart solutions; sustainable agriculture; clean water; biomedical; infection control; scale-up; commercialization; real-world impact
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Food Chemistry, Analysis and Innovative Production Technologies: 2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open
Keywords: food analysis; nutrients; innovative technologies; food quality; food processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Science and Technology)
Artificial Intelligence Integration in Medical Imaging submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 115 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; medical imaging; deep learning; computer vision; clinical decision support; image analysis; radiomics; multimodal integration; real-world data; explainable AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advances in Medical Physics and Quantitative Imaging submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 115 | Submission Open
Keywords: medical physics; quantitative imaging; hybrid imaging; image reconstruction; dosimetry and radiation dose optimization; imaging biomarkers; functional and molecular imaging; machine learning in medical imaging; multi-parametric imaging; translational imaging studies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Analytical Chemistry: Techniques and Applications, 2nd Edition
edited by and Sergio Ambrosio
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open
Keywords: analytical chemistry; method development; instrumentation; validation; organic matrices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical and Molecular Sciences)
Diagnosis and Pharmacological Treatment of Neurological Diseases submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurodegenerative disorders; demyelinating disorders; epilepsy; neuromuscular disorders; neuroinfectious diseases; brain and spinal cord tumours; pharmacological therapies; immunomodulation; immunosuppression; interventional therapies; biomarkers; MRI; cerebrospinal fluid
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Safety, Security, and Privacy in Data Transparency and Sharing
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open
Keywords: data transparency; data sharing; data security; data privacy; safety; privacy-preserving technologies; ethical data governance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advances in Lithium-Ion Batteries for Energy Storage Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 107 | Submission Open
Keywords: lithium-ion batteries; solid-state electrolytes; interfacial engineering; battery diagnostics; AI in battery research
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Science and Technology)
Application of Information Systems: Second Edition
edited by , José Luís Bandeira Martins and Henrique São Mamede
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open
Keywords: real-time information systems; AIOps and generative AI; cybersecurity and zero-trust; blockchain and transparency; internet of things and big data; digital sustainability (green IT); data governance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Cross-Scale Cracks in Rock Mass Under Multi-Phase and Multi-Field Coupling: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open
Keywords: fractured rock mass; discrete fracture network; hydraulic fracturing; freeze– thaw cycle; thermal cracking; hydrocarbon reservoir; physical experiment; numerical simulation; in situ monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Latest Applications of Laser Measurement Technologies
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open
Keywords: high sensitivity; high precision; high speed; real-time measurement; laser sources
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Physics General)
Research on the Structure and Properties of Alloy Materials
edited by , José Wilmar Calderón-Hernández and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open
Keywords: structure and microstructure evolution; alloy design; mechanical; physical; and chemical properties; electrochemical behaviour; phase transformations; heat treatments; surface engineering; structural characterization; innovative and advanced materials; tribology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
Artificial Intelligence and Biological Signal Processing Techniques for Medical Support
edited by Takahiro Emoto
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open
Keywords: biological signal processing; artificial intelligence; medical signals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)
Long-Term Performance of Ultra High Performance Concrete: From Material Degradation to Structural Behavior
edited by and Chungwook Sim
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open
Keywords: ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC); durability degradation; structural performance; long-term behavior; service life prediction; fiber corrosion; freeze– thaw resistance; bond behavior; life-cycle assessment; advanced modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Bioactive Compounds in Medical, Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Sciences submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant compounds; compounds of animal origin; health sciences; efficacy; safety; chemical composition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical and Molecular Sciences)
Microbes and Parasites in Food submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open
Keywords: foodborne pathogens; parasite detection; microbial contamination; food examination; validation; innovative technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Science and Technology)
Multi-Scale Mechanics Analysis of Concrete, Cements and Mortars
edited by , Bráulio Silva Barros, , , and Leonardo Santos
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open
Keywords: concrete; mortar; cement; structural masonry; pathological manifestations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Synthesis and Characterization of 2D and 3D Superconducting Materials
edited by Horng-Tay Jeng
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open
Keywords: superconductivity; 2D superconductor; 3D superconductor; convensional superconductor; unconvensional superconductor
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
Greenhouse Gases and Their Environmental Impacts
edited by Marco Aurelio dos Santos
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open
Keywords: climate; greenhouse; global change; environmental impacts; adaptation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)
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