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Application of Magnetic Nanoparticles
edited by and Guilherme Gomide
submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 428 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomagnetism; magnetic nanoparticles; magnetic nano(bio)hybrids
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanotechnology and Applied Nanosciences)
Innovations and Advances in Textile Recycling: Towards a Sustainable Circular Economy submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 390 | Submission Open
Keywords: textile recycling; circular economy; waste valorization; sustainable fibers; mechanical and chemical recycling; upcycling of textile waste; biodegradation of textiles; life cycle assessment (LCA); textile waste management; technological and engineering approaches for sustainability
Positive and Negative Impacts of Food Processing on Nutritional Quality
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 365 | Submission Open
Keywords: food processing; nutritional quality; nutrient bioavailability; thermal and non-thermal technologies; food matrix; functional foods; food preservation; processing-induced nutrient loss; emerging food technologies; dietary impact
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Science and Technology)
Trusted Service Computing and Trusted Artificial Intelligence, 2nd Edition
edited by Ying Ma and Joey Tianyi Zhou
submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 334 | Submission Open
Keywords: service computing; machine learning; trust; robustness; explainable AI; safety; privacy
Novel Approaches for Sustainable Energy System Assessment
edited by Milton M. Herrera and Mauricio Uriona-Maldonado
submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 263 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable energy systems; modelling approaches; developing countries; machine learning; system dynamics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Science and Technology)
Data-Driven Digital Twin for Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 262 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital twin; smart manufacturing; Industry 4.0; industrial engineering; data-driven modelling; predictive maintenance; cyber– physical systems; industrial IoT; process optimization; condition monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Industrial Technologies)
Advances in Coastal Environments and Renewable Energy
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 261 | Submission Open
Keywords: coastal environments; renewable energy; wind energy; offshore wind; floating wind technology; tidal energy; wave energy; sustainable development; marine biodiversity; energy storage; grid integration; environmental conservation; energy transition; coastal ecosystems; renewable energy policy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Science and Technology)
Innovative Techniques and Materials in Implant Dentistry
edited by Alexandre Perez, and
submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 258 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental implants; biomaterial; surgical procedures; osseointegration; peri-implantitis; robotic dental implant surgery; digital dentistry; implant guides; implant placement; preparation of heat generation at implant site
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Dentistry and Oral Sciences)
New Technologies in Intelligent Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering, 2nd Edition
edited by , Marcin Bernaś and
submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 256 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent manufacturing; industrial engineering; new technologies; advancements and applications; artificial intelligence; machine learning; robotics; automation; additive manufacturing; cyber-physical systems; Internet of Things; sustainable manufacturing; digital twins; supply chain optimization; quality control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)
Research on Acoustic Emission in Composite Materials: From Fundamental to Practical Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 217 | Submission Open
Keywords: acoustic emission; damage mechanisms; machine learning; AI; AE modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Acoustics and Vibrations)
Application of Power Electronics Converters in Electrical Power Systems submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 147 | Submission Open
Keywords: system charge; renewable energy; microgrids; energy storage; electric power supply systems; power management; machine learning; second-life batteries
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering)
Structural Analysis and Optimal Design of Innovative Bio-Based Materials/Structures submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 129 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-based material; structural analysis; life-cycle assessment; optimal design methodologies; structural design optimization; environmental impact assessment; sustainable architecture; AI-enabled design and simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
Advances in Big Data Analysis in Smart Cities
edited by Shouhang Du and Kangning Li
submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open
Keywords: big data analysis; smart cities; urban informatics; machine learning; deep learning; spatial-temporal modeling; data fusion; sustainable urban; development intelligent urban services
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advance in Renewable Energy Systems
edited by , Luca Cimmino and
submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open
Keywords: renewable energy integration; energy planning; artificial intelligence; polygeneration; sector coupling; energy– water nexus; sustainable transition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Science and Technology)
Dual Perspectives on Anomaly Detection: Detecting Anomalies with AI, Detecting Anomalies in AI
edited by Lavinia-Eugenia Ferariu, , and
submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI for anomaly detection; robustness; reliability; fault diagnosis; anomaly detection in AI; trustworthy AI; explainable AI (XAI); self-monitoring AI; neuro-symbolic AI; industrial applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advances in Precision Medicine and AI in Rheumatology and Arthritis
edited by Tsvetoslav Georgiev
submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open
Keywords: rheumatology; inflammatory arthritis; connective tissue diseases; biologic DMARDs; targeted-synthetic DMARDs; artificial intelligence; multi-omics; biomarkers; personalized medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Advances in Nanomaterial Synthesis, Thin Films and Nanotechnology
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open
Keywords: synthesis; thin films; nanotechnology; optical properties; optoelectronic properties; electrical properties; optoelectronic devices; electronic devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanotechnology and Applied Nanosciences)
Data-Driven Approaches in Materials Research: Design, Discovery, Testing, and Applications
edited by Anuj Pokle
submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; artificial intelligence; data -driven; computational methods; multiscale modeling; autonomous; artificial neural networks (ANN); evolutionary multimodal optimization; forecasting models; regression; prediction; optimization; fitness functions; algorithms; image processing; computer vision; electron microscopy; scanning electron microscopy (SEM); automated characterization; structural engineering; mechanical properties; synthesis; inverse materials design; composite materials; polymer simulation; materials informatics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
Remote Robot Systems: Integrating Control, Sensing, and Interaction
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open
Keywords: teleoperation; multisensory interaction; five-sense interfaces; multimodal sensing; human– robot interaction; xr/vr interfaces; remote manipulation; assistive and rehabilitation robotics; immersive telepresence; integrated sensing and interaction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics and Automation)
Seismic Analysis and Design of Ocean and Underground Structures, 2nd Edition
edited by Xin Bao, Piguang Wang and
submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 11 | Submission Open
Keywords: structural seismic analysis; ocean engineering; underground structure; offshore engineering; geotechnical engineering; seismic resilience of structures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine Science and Engineering)
Advances in Animal Production and Meat Science
edited by Ioan Huțu and Viorel Herman
submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 4 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal production; meat science; animal nutrition; livestock management; meat quality; animal welfare; sustainable agriculture; genetic improvement and food safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Science and Technology)
Intelligent Technologies in Geotechnical Engineering and Geological Hazards
edited by Yongsheng Zhou
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 11846 | Submission Open
Keywords: geotechnical engineering; geomechanics; geological hazards; intelligent and machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)
Selected Papers from the 14th International Multi-Conference on Engineering and Technology Innovation (IMETI 2025) submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 10854 | Submission Open
Keywords: IMETI; ICATI; ICBEI; ICECEI; ICSI; artificial intelligence; Industry 4.0; intelligent computing and systems; green technology; materials; mechatronic; new energy
Advances in Wireless Sensor Networks and Communication Technology submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6612 | Submission Open
Keywords: wireless sensor networks; wireless communication technology; reconfigurable intelligent surfaces; data fusion algorithm; autonomous vehicles; cellular networks; cognitive radio networks
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering)
New Approaches to Water Treatment: Challenges and Trends, 2nd Edition
edited by Luz Marina Ruíz and Miguel Ángel Gómez
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 6194 | Submission Open
Keywords: desalination; digitalization; drinking water; optimization; rainwater; reclaimed water; water treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)
Advancements in Intelligent Transportation Systems and Traffic Analysis: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1519 | Submission Open
Keywords: Internet of Vehicles; ITS; intelligent and connected vehicles; cooperative vehicle infrastructure system; traffic analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Transportation and Future Mobility)
Advances in Blockchain and Smart Contracts with Diverse Domains Applications: Second Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1192 | Submission Open
Keywords: blockchain; smart contracts; distributed applications (dApps); interoperability; software development process; software architecture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advanced Optical Fiber Sensors: Applications and Technology
edited by and Kunpeng Zhang
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 936 | Submission Open
Keywords: optical fiber sensing; sensing technology; distributed sensing; sensor structure; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optics and Lasers)
Tunnel Construction and Underground Engineering
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 914 | Submission Open
Keywords: tunnel boring machines (TBMs); smart monitoring systems; ground support innovations; digital twins in tunneling; geotechnical risk management; autonomous excavation; sustainable underground construction; artificial intelligence applications; underground space utilization; predictive maintenance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Recent Advances and Innovations in Microfluidics submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 305 | Submission Open
Keywords: micro- and nanofluidics; micro- and nanofabrication; fluid dynamics; lab-on-a-chip; miniaturized systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fluid Science and Technology)
Food Toxicology and Food Safety
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 249 | Submission Open
Keywords: food toxicology; food safety; gene expression; epigenetics; prediction
Advances in Human–Computer/Robot Interaction for Automation and Process Control submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 144 | Submission Open
Keywords: human– computer interface; cooperative work; artificial intelligence; smart devices; human– robot interaction; safe process control; virtual interaction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
AI-Driven Image and Signal Processing
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 107 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); image and signal processing; deep learning; machine learning; computer vision
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Intelligent Health Monitoring: Advanced AI Technologies and Applications
edited by and Jun Zhu
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open
Keywords: equipment health monitoring; fault diagnosis and prognosis; graph learning; knowledge graphs; large language models; uncertainty quantification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)
Applied Computer Vision and Deep Learning submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open
Keywords: computer vision; localization; reconstruction; object detection; semantic segmentation; depth estimation; tracking; recognition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Big Data Driven Machine Learning and Deep Learning
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open
Keywords: big data-driven machine learning; big data-driven decision modeling; big data and data mining; deep learning and applications; artificial intelligence and applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Emerging Dental Materials
edited by , and Murilo Priori Alcalde
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental materials; bioactive materials; nanotechnology; smart materials; dental composite; ceramics; additive manufacturing; biomaterials; biocompatibility; regenerative dentistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Dentistry and Oral Sciences)
Emerging Trends in Oil and Gas Reservoir Technology
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; enhanced recovery techniques; advanced drilling and completions; reservoir surveillance; unconventional oil and gas resources
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Science and Technology)
Innovation in Sports and Exercise Performance
edited by Robin Pla
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open
Keywords: sports performance; exercise physiology; athletic training; biomechanics; wearable technology; injury prevention; performance optimization; sports nutrition; exercise medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
New Trends in Image Classification and Pattern Recognition
edited by , Luis Octavio Solís-Sánchez and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open
Keywords: image classification; pattern recognition; deep learning; convolutional neural networks (CNN); generative adversarial networks (GANs); computer vision; machine learning; image processing; artificial intelligence (AI); data analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Human–Machine Interaction Applications submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open
Keywords: human– machine interaction; intelligent user interfaces; natural language processing; human– robot collaboration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advanced Biomaterials for Sustainable Food Packaging: From Cellulose Derivatives to Shelf-Life Extension
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-based materials; cellulose derivatives; cellulose-based films; biodegradable packaging; green material engineering; eco-friendly coatings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Science and Technology)
Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Biomedical Science
edited by , Darius Jegelevičius and Tadas Kraujalis
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; biology; medicine; biomedical image analysis; biomedical signal analysis; bioinformatics; diagnostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)
Advanced Applications of Wireless Sensor Network (WSN), 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open
Keywords: wireless sensor networks; IoT systems; artificial intelligence computing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering)
Antioxidants in Food and Plants
edited by and Jadwiga Grzeszczak
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open
Keywords: antioxidants; phytochemicals; food bioactivity; oxidative stress; plant-based compounds; natural preservatives; nutritional quality; free radical scavenging; functional foods; bioavailability; phenolic compounds; health-promoting molecules
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Science and Technology)
Research on Renewable Energy Technologies submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 20 | Submission Open
Keywords: renewable energy conversion technologies; conversion control and management; advanced and intelligent solution for renewable energies; integration and optimization for non-conventional renewable energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Science and Technology)
Trends and Prospects in Software Engineering submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open
Keywords: software engineering; artificial intelligence (AI); AI-intensive software systems; quantum software engineering; software architecture for intelligent systems; software product lines and variability management; DevOps and MLOps; software quality and trustworthiness; software engineering education and professional practice; disruptive software technologies and future trends
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Latest Insights in Hydrology and Water Resources submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; neural networks; deep learning; big data analysis; dynamical systems and chaos
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)
AI-Based Machine Condition Monitoring and Maintenance submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 12 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI-based condition monitoring; predictive maintenance; intelligent sensor systems; AI-driven metrology; digital twins
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Recent Trends in the Valorization of Natural Products and Food Wastes submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3833 | Submission Open
Keywords: biovalorization; extraction; sustainable development; bioactive compounds; green technologies; microencapsulation; emulsions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Science and Technology)
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