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Special Issues
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AI-Driven Innovations in Data Science and HCI
Deadline: 20 October 2026
Advances in Vision-Based 3D Reconstruction
Deadline: 20 October 2026
Advances in Solid Mechanics and Its Applications
Deadline: 10 October 2026
Advances in Manufacturing and Machining Processes
Deadline: 10 October 2026
Thermal Comfort and Energy Efficiency in the Face of Climate Change: Advanced Strategies and Technologies
Deadline: 1 October 2026
AI- and Digital Twin-Driven Intelligent Diagnostics and Predictive Maintenance for Transportation Systems
Deadline: 1 October 2026
Intelligent Human–Robot Interaction: AI, LLMs, and Adaptive Control
Deadline: 1 October 2026
Health Informatics: Human Health and Health Care Services
Deadline: 30 September 2026
Exploiting Symmetry in Quantum Computing, Materials, and Devices
Deadline: 30 September 2026
Advances in Quantum-Enabled Cybersecurity—2nd Edition
Deadline: 30 September 2026
Deep Learning-Based Image Processing, Analysis and Reconstruction Technology
Deadline: 30 September 2026
Advances in Food Chemistry and Analysis
Deadline: 30 September 2026
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