Applied Sciences

Advances in New Sources of Energy and Fuels

edited by Mengdi Pan,

and

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 34622 | Submission Open

Keywords: renewable energy technologies; synthetic fuels and advanced fuel systems; energy storage solutions; gas hydrates and carbon capture; hydrogen production; reservoir simulation and heat flow models for geothermal reservoirs; machine learning and optimization in energy systems; quantum calculations and molecular simulations for energy and fuel systems; energy sustainability

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

Sustainable and Smart Agriculture

edited by Wei Ma and Xiu Wang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 20045 | Submission Open

Keywords: agricultural robots; agricultural technology; smart agriculture

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

Applications of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence in Geoscience

edited by

Yuzhu Wang

, Xiaoping Mao, Junqiang Zhang and

Zhangbing Zhou

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12078 | Submission Open

Keywords: geosciences; geoinformatics; machine learning; deep learning; artificial intelligence; knowledge discovery; knowledge graph; large language model; remote sensing; spatial analysis; environmental modeling; geological data mining; big data analysis; big data processing

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

Trends and Prospects in Retinal and Corneal Diseases

edited by

Grazia Maugeri

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 11955 | Submission Open

Keywords: retinal diseases; corneal diseases; gene therapy; bioengineering; regeneration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Advanced Prognostic Models for Complex Systems: From Theory to Industrial and Scientific Applications

edited by

Alexander N. Pisarchik

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10644 | Submission Open

Keywords: forecasting and prognostics; Industry 4.0; scientific applications

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

Application of Nanomaterials in the Field of Photocatalysis

edited by

Alejandro Pérez-Larios

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8063 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalysis; nanomaterials; semiconductor catalysts; environmental remediation; hydrogen generation; water splitting; CO₂ reduction; visible light photocatalysis; metal oxide nanoparticles; photocatalytic efficiency

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

Applied Research on Modern Materials in Cultural Heritage: Characterisation, Decay, and Conservation Studies

edited by

Susana França De Sá

and

Eva Mariasole Angelin

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7014 | Submission Open

Keywords: plastics; foams; elastomers; films; ageing; identification; conservation

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

Technical Advances in Railway Systems: Condition Monitoring, Smart Control and Optimization

edited by

Heinrich D. Foltz

and Brent Wilson

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6710 | Submission Open

Keywords: railway system; vibration analysis; railroad bearing performance; realistic routes; railway safety; onboard monitoring systems; condition monitoring; predictive maintenance; fault detection; structural health monitoring; sensor networks; internet of things (IoT); smart scheduling; intelligent control; autonomous train operation (ATO); communication-based train control (CBTC); traffic management; energy efficiency; resilience

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

Digital Twin and IoT, 2nd Edition

edited by

Samuel Okegbile

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 6199 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital twin; Internet of Things; data security; privacy; interoperability; scalability; machine learning; artificial intelligence; ethical concerns; optimization

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

IoT and Edge Computing for Smart Infrastructure and Cybersecurity

edited by

Kai Peng

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5725 | Submission Open

Keywords: Internet of Things (IoT); edge computing; smart infrastructure; cybersecurity; data privacy; intelligent transportation; industrial automation; real-time data processing; AI-driven analytics; blockchain security

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

AI Applications in the Maritime Sector

edited by

Igor Vujović

and

Joško Šoda

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5393 | Submission Open

Keywords: maritime video surveillance; harbor traffic; remote sensing; artificial intelligence applications; AI maritime logistics; contermeasures; AI application consequences; human–machine interface

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

State-of-the-Art Digital Dentistry

edited by

Maarten Glibert

and Jeroen Van Dessel

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4787 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital dentistry; implantology; orthodontics; computer assisted surgery

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

Construction of Knowledge System Based on Natural Language Processing

edited by Lei Sha

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4184 | Submission Open

Keywords: LLM; NLP; knowledge graph; causality reasoning

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

Recent Development and Emerging Trends in Dental Implants

edited by

SeongYong Moon

and

Jung-Woo Lee

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4119 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental implants; oral cancer; reconstruction

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

AI-Driven Robotics: Machine Learning Integration and Human-Robot Interaction

edited by

Luigi Bibbò

and

Kensuke Harada

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3458 | Submission Open

Keywords: robotics development; AI and machine learning integration; collaborative robotics; human-robot interaction; automation in healthcare; industrial robotics; sensor fusion; real-time control; industry 5.0; edge computing; predictive maintenance

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

Embodied Intelligence and Its Application in Robotics

edited by

Xiaojie Su

, Tao Jiang, Tao Song, Yufeng Tian and

Jiangshuai Huang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3037 | Submission Open

Keywords: embodied intelligence; autonomous navigation; vision language mode; robotic control systems; human–robot collaboration; intelligence control; decision making; reinforcement meta-learning; field robotics

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

Advanced Blockchain Architectures: Cryptographic Privacy and Cybersecurity Mechanisms

edited by

Liang Xue

and Yannan Li

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2719 | Submission Open

Keywords: blockchain; security and privacy; cybersecurity

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

Emerging Renewable-Based Electricity Grids: Integration, Management and Smart Technologies

edited by

Paolo Di Leo

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2587 | Submission Open

Keywords: renewable energy integration; smart grids; photovoltaic systems; energy storage; microgrid; power quality; grid stability; distributed generation; energy management; digital twin

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

Dental Biomaterials and Implants: Latest Advances and Prospects

edited by

Bartolomeo Trentadue

and

Natalia Di Pietro

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2397 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental biomaterials; dental implants; tissue engineering; 3D printing; osseointegration; FEA analysis; biomechanics

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

Sustainable Strategies in Waste Recycling and Metal Recovery

edited by Bin Ji and

Mostafa Khodakarami

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2274 | Submission Open

Keywords: waste utilization; metal recovery; sustainable recycling; green extraction processes; hydrometallurgy; pyrometallurgy

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

Advancements in Fuel Systems for Combustion Engine Development

edited by

Chiu-Fan Hsieh

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2233 | Submission Open

Keywords: fuel system design; injection system; CFD analysis; combustion efficiency; fluid flow; engine leakage

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

Artificial Intelligence for Educational Technology

edited by

Jacek Stańdo

and Jacek Pyżalski

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2053 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence in education; personalized learning; adaptive learning; intelligent tutoring systems; educational technology; learning analytics; digital classrooms; inclusive education

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

Natural Therapeutic Alternatives for the Treatment of Neurological Diseases: From Preclinical to Clinical

edited by

Eduardo Rivadeneyra-Domínguez

,

Juan Francisco Rodríguez-Landa

and Isaac Zamora-Bello

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1461 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; polyphenols; flavonoids; antioxidants; Ginkgo biloba; Centella asiatica; resveratrol; curcumin; lycopene; kaempferol; astaxanthin; essential oils; neuroprotective agents; neurodegeneration; neuroinflammation; animal models; neurological diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Neuroscience and Neural Engineering)

Recent Advances in Adhesion, Tribology and Solid Mechanics

edited by

Corina J. Bîrleanu

,

Florina Maria Șerdean

and

Florin Popişter

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1261 | Submission Open

Keywords: adhesion; tribology; solid mechanics; contact mechanics; friction and wear; micro- and nano-tribology; nanomechanics; surface engineering; composite materials; MEMS/NEMS; mechanical characterization; multiscale modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Sciences and Technology)

Exploiting Symmetry in Quantum Computing, Materials, and Devices

edited by

Jan Sładkowski

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1179 | Submission Open

Keywords: quantum symmetry; symmetry breaking; topological materials; quantum algorithms; group theory in quantum systems; qubit coherence control; quantum phase transitions; symmetry-guided device engineering; spintronics and photonics; quantum materials design

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

Artificial Intelligence: Advantages in Diagnostic Procedures

edited by

Carlos Eric Galván-Tejada

and

Irma Gonzalez-Curiel

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1109 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; diagnostic systems; machine learning; deep learning; biomedical signal processing; medical imaging; bioinformatics; multimodal diagnostics; clinical decision support systems; personalized medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Integration of AI, Big Data, and ICT into Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Solutions, 2nd Edition

edited by

Seongsoo Cho

,

Yeonwoo Lee

and

Changho Seo

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 943 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); artificial intelligence and fuzzy systems; bio-inspired ai technology; big data analytics; information and communication technology (ICT); smart cities; sustainable engineering; healthcare technology; manufacturing innovation; urban air mobility (UAM); environmental management; smart infrastructure; digital transformation; performance optimization; renewable energy systems; data-driven decision making; IoT (Internet of Things) integration; security; visualization; logistics; telecommunication

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

Intelligent Construction: Advancements in Civil Engineering and Building Structures: 2nd Edition

edited by

Sandra Pereira

and

António Cunha

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 863 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent construction; advanced information technologies; data fusion and decision-making; embodied AI; sustainable building structures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Pediatric Dentistry: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment

edited by

Iole Vozza

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 776 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric dentistry; pediatric oral health; oral prevention; healthcare management; oral education; primary prevention; secondary prevention

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

Applied Electronics and Functional Materials—2nd Edition

edited by

Žydrūnas Kavaliauskas

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 756 | Submission Open

Keywords: applied electronics; functional materials; interdisciplinary research; optoelectronics; sensors; energy harvesting; wearable technology; advanced fabrication techniques; hybrid materials; device integration

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

Intelligent Maintenance for Complex Industrial Systems

edited by Dong Zhou

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 629 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent maintenance; complex industrial systems; predictive maintenance; fault diagnosis; prognostics and health management (PHM); industrial artificial intelligence; condition monitoring; data-driven maintenance; reliability engineering; maintenance decision-making; augmented maintenance

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

Applications of Plant–Insect Interactions

edited by

Manuel Chacón-Fuentes

and Leonardo Bardehle Parra

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 617 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemical ecology; plant–insect interactions; plant secondary metabolites; plant volatiles; tritrophic interactions; sustainable pest management; bioactive compounds; ecological engineering

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

Innovative Additives for Food Preservation

edited by

Henry I. Castro-Vargas

and

Menglei Xu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 547 | Submission Open

Keywords: food preservation; food additives; bioactive substances; natural ingredients; functional foods; shelf life extension; food safety; food and beverages development; agro-food waste valorization

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

Trends and Prospects in Rehabilitation Robotics

edited by Francesco Scotto di Luzio and

Marco Germanotta

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 504 | 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)

Advances in Quantum-Enabled Cybersecurity—2nd Edition

edited by

Nuno Silva

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 470 | Submission Open

Keywords: random number generators; quantum hacking; quantum cryptanalysis; quantum key distribution; quantum bit commitment; quantum oblivious transfer; device independent quantum cryptography; quantum networks; integrated quantum photonics

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

Interdisciplinary Data Science and Machine Learning: Methodological Innovation and Practical Applications

edited by Danhuai Guo and

Yingjin Ma

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 423 | Submission Open

Keywords: interdisciplinary data science; machine learning; applied artificial intelligence; data-driven modeling; hybrid and physics-informed learning; interpretable and trustworthy AI; real-world applications; intelligent systems

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

Photonics and Digital Twins for Sustainable Cultural Heritage Diagnostics and Conservation

edited by

Monica Dinu

, Anastasia Giakoumaki and

Luminita Ghervase

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 412 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser–matter interaction diagnostics; photonic sensing and spectroscopy; heritage digital twin architectures; non-destructive optical characterization; predictive degradation modelling

Advances in Food Chemistry and Analysis

edited by

Maciej Wojtczak

and Agnieszka Wilkowska

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 396 | Submission Open

Keywords: food chemistry; food analysis; advanced analytical techniques; bioactive compounds; process-induced changes; food contaminants; natural additives; circular economy; valorization of by-products; flavor chemistry; functional foods; chemometrics; omics approaches

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

Advancing Sustainable Energy Solutions with Micro/Nanofluidic Systems

edited by

Wenhai Lei

and

Chiyu Xie

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 389 | Submission Open

Keywords: multiphase reactive flow; porous media; sustainable energy; microfluidics; nanofluidics

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

Blockchain Technologies: Trends, Challenges, Potentials and Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

,

,

,

and

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 375 | Submission Open

Keywords: blockchain; smart contracts; privacy; interoperability; applications

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

New Insights into Nanostructured Thermoelectrics

edited by José F. Serrano-Claumarchirant and

Mario Culebras

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 278 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured thermoelectrics; thermoelectric generators (TEGs); energy harvesting; conductive polymers; ionic thermoelectrics; synthesis of nanomaterials; computational modeling; structure-property relationships; thermal transport engineering

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

Surgical Oncology: Theory, Methods and Applications

edited by

Saulius Svagzdys

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 259 | Submission Open

Keywords: colorectal surgery; oncologic surgery; surgical oncology; colorectal cancer; minimally invasive surgery; robotic surgery; laparoscopic surgery; energy devices; surgical staplers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Geochemistry and Environmental Analytical Chemistry

edited by

Emanuel Hernández Núñez

, Julio Enrique Oney-Montalvo and Rosa Yazmin Us-Camas

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 258 | Submission Open

Keywords: speciation; reactive transport modeling; ICP MS and LC/GC MS; surface complexation; QA/QC and in situ DGT

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

The Design and Application of Assistive and Collaborative Robot

edited by

DaeEun Kim

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 238 | Submission Open

Keywords: collaborative robots; assistive robots; multi-robot collaboration

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

Thermal Comfort and Energy Efficiency in the Face of Climate Change: Advanced Strategies and Technologies

edited by

Daniel Sánchez-García

,

Alberto Cerezo-Narváez

, Roberta Jacoby Cureau and

María del Carmen Guerrero Delgado

submission deadline 1 Oct 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 4290 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal comfort; climate change; energy efficiency; passive design; advanced HVAC systems; smart materials

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

Intelligent Human–Robot Interaction: AI, LLMs, and Adaptive Control

edited by

Shufei Li

, Zuoxu Wang and Sichao Liu

submission deadline 1 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 404 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent human–robot interaction; large language and vision–language models; embodied intelligence and physical AI; adaptive and learning-based control; multi-agent collaborative systems

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

Brain-on-Chip Platforms: Advancing Neuroscience and Drug Discovery

edited by

Yeoheung Yun

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 8661 | Submission Open

Keywords: iPSC; organoid; neurological and psychiatric disorders; brain–on-chip; neuroscience; drug discovery

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

Advances in Manufacturing and Machining Processes

edited by

Ján Varga

and

Lubos Kascak

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8443 | Submission Open

Keywords: new trends in material production; numerical simulation; advanced machining; surface quality; experimental verification; cutting tools; cutting fluid

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Advances in Solid Mechanics and Its Applications

edited by Lucival Malcher and Fábio Comes Castro

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5270 | Submission Open

Keywords: characterization of materials; fatigue of materials; additive manufacturing; AI in solid mechanics; wear; numerical methods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Design and Aerodynamic Analysis of Aircraft

edited by

Kelei Wang

and

Dmitry Ignatyev

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3882 | 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)

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