Applied Sciences

Epidemiological Insights and Perspectives in Cancer Care

edited by Luz-Ma-Adriana Balderas-Peña and

submission deadline 10 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 183 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer health-care systems; health-related quality of life; cancer survivorship; target therapies; chemotherapy; radiotherapy; innovative conservative surgical techniques; palliative care; end-of-life care; nutrition in cancer patients

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Intelligent IoT and Multimodal Sensor Networks for Structural and Environmental Monitoring

edited by Francesco Colace,

Domenico Santaniello

and

Angelo Lorusso

submission deadline 10 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 177 | Submission Open

Keywords: Internet of Things (IoT); multimodal sensor networks; structural health monitoring; environmental monitoring; edge computing; artificial intelligence; digital twins; sensor fusion; predictive maintenance; explainable AI

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

Mechanics of Geomaterials: Multi-Scale Modeling from Micro to Macro

edited by

Lunyang Zhao

submission deadline 10 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open

Keywords: multi-scale modeling; geomaterials; micromechanics; constitutive modeling; damage mechanics; fracture mechanics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Advances in Coal Bed Methane Development and Recovery: Challenges and Opportunities

edited by Sheng Zhang,

Yanjun Meng

, Taotao Yan and Yongsheng An

submission deadline 18 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 365 | Submission Open

Keywords: coal bed methane development; coal bed methane recovery; seismic–geological integration; reservoir characterization and modeling; gas content and sweet spot prediction; tectonic coal and fracture prediction; water production and pressure drawdown; dynamic production simulation; enhanced CBM recovery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Advances in Neurological Physical Therapy

edited by

Gianluca Ciardi

and Gianfranco Lamberti

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 7 articles | Viewed by 23131 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurorehabilitation; neurologic physiotherapy; technologies; multidisciplinary approach; robotic rehabilitation; qualitative research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

State-of-the-Art Structural Health Monitoring Application

edited by

Mario De Oliveira

,

Donato Perfetto

and Jozue Vieira Filho

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 11 articles | Viewed by 20192 | Submission Open

Keywords: structural health monitoring (SHM); AI/machine learning; sensing technology; real-time SHM systems; embedded systems for SHM; digital twins; rotor systems; EOV/wind turbine; remaining useful life methods; IoT solutions for SHM

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Anticancer Drugs: New Developments and Discoveries

edited by

Ana C. Henriques

and

Patrícia M. A. Silva

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 18294 | Submission Open

Keywords: anticancer drugs; mechanisms of drug resistance; targeted therapy; drug delivery systems; nanotechnology in cancer treatment; cancer immunotherapy; drug toxicity and safety; computational drug repositioning; bioinformatics in oncology

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

Future-Proof Solutions for Intelligent and Sustainable Machinery and Equipment

edited by

Łukasz Gierz

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 8 articles | Viewed by 17166 | Submission Open

Keywords: innovative solutions; 5.0 techniques; 4.0 sustainable food system; 4.0 industry; 4.0 agriculture; digital technology; simulation methods; artificial vision; artificial intelligence (AI); machine learning methods

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

Application of Artificial Intelligence in Fault Detection, Diagnosis, and Prediction

edited by Amelia Zafra and Bruno Miguel Veloso

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 10 articles | Viewed by 16781 | Submission Open

Keywords: fault detection; fault diagnosis; predictive maintenance; artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; anomaly detection; industrial systems

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

Advances in Combustion Science and Engineering

edited by Ariyan Zare Ghadi

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 10 articles | Viewed by 16704 | Submission Open

Keywords: combustion; computational fluid dynamics; kinetic study; alternative fuels; combustion diagnostics; emission abatement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Thermal Engineering)

Digitalization of Cultural Heritage with Artificial Intelligence: Machine Learning and Deep Learning Solutions

edited by

Marcello La Guardia

,

Valentina Bonora

and

Andrea Masiero

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 15256 | Submission Open

Keywords: cultural heritage; TLS; photogrammetry; machine learning; deep learning

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

Novel Developments in Chemical Characterization and Evaluation of Bioactive Compounds

edited by

Cláudia Neves

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 9 articles | Viewed by 12736 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; natural sources; extraction techniques; structural elucidation; analytical methods; value-added products

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

Advances in Intelligent Transportation and Its Applications

edited by

Jaeho Lee

and Jinwoo Kim

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11699 | Submission Open

Keywords: automotive; mobility; ITS; transportation; safety; AI-based intelligence; security and networks; sensing; object detection for transportation; visualization

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

Innovative Applications of AI, Machine Learning, IoT, and Assistive Robots in Health Monitoring and Care

edited by

Pedro J. S. Cardoso

,

João M. F. Rodrigues

, Javier Medina Quero and

Aurora Polo Rodríguez

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 8 articles | Viewed by 11607 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; Internet of Things; data sciences; wearable and assistive technologies; assistive robots; health monitoring and healthcare

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

Advances in Milk and Dairy Technology

edited by

Aneta Brodziak

and

Jolanta Król

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10532 | Submission Open

Keywords: milk production; milk quality; bioactive compounds; milk processing; dairy products; innovative dairy technology; traditional products; whey

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

New Trends in Grid-Forming Inverters for the Power Grid

edited by

Miguel A. Torres

,

Claudio Burgos-Mellado

and

Carlos R. Baier

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 10369 | Submission Open

Keywords: grid-forming inverters; low-inertia grid; virtual synchronous machine

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

Innovative Approaches in Animal Nutrition and Feed Additives: Enhancing Productivity and Product Quality

edited by

Gabriela Maria Cornescu

,

Anca Gheorghe

and

Tatiana Dumitra Panaite

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10053 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal; nutrition; productive performance; functional ingredient; feeding strategies; behaviour and welfare; innovative solutions

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

Applications of Emerging Biomedical Devices and Systems

edited by Leonardo Garcia, Pasindu Lugoda,

Maziar Nekovee

and

Esther Lugo-González

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9992 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomedical devices; biomedical systems; remote health monitoring; health care connectivity; exoskeletons; wearables; smart textiles; medical robotics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Application of Artificial Intelligence in the Internet of Things

edited by

César A. Collazos

,

Juan Calleros

and

Huizilopoztli Luna García

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9896 | Submission Open

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence of Things; edge computing; machine learning in IoT; predictive analytics; IoT data security

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

Interdisciplinary Approaches in Intelligent Engineering and Industrial Processes

edited by

Marin B. Marinov

and Vladislav Ivanov

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 10 articles | Viewed by 9082 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechatronics; intelligent systems; automation and control; computer science applications; data-driven engineering; digitalization and Industry 4.0; industrial management; interdisciplinary research; applied sciences; engineering innovation

Innovative Insights into Cardiovascular and Metabolic Responses to Exercise

edited by

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,

and

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8821 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular health; exercise medicine; artificial intelligence; metabolic adaptations; digital health; prevention and therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Artificial Intelligence Techniques for Medical Data Analytics

edited by Rui Fonseca-Pinto

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8432 | Submission Open

Keywords: medical data analysis; radiomics; predictive models; telemedicine

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

Advances in Sports, Exercise and Health, Second Edition

edited by

Gian Mario Migliaccio

and

Luca Russo

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8409 | Submission Open

Keywords: sports science; exercise; public health; performance analysis; health prevention; wearable devices; sports analytics; physical activity; sports nutrition

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

Applications of Sustainable Energy Technologies and Energy Saving Technologies in Buildings

edited by

Evangelos Bellos

and Georgios Mitsopoulos

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7717 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy savings; dynamic simulation; positive buildings; sustainability; sustainable materials; renewable energy sources; solar thermal collectors; photovoltaics; heat pumps

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

Innovative Approaches to Non-Destructive Evaluation

edited by

Luciana Di Gennaro

, Giovanni Loreto and

Mariateresa Guadagnuolo

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7528 | Submission Open

Keywords: NDE; SHM; multi-sensor strategies; AI-enhanced analysis; diagnosis; structures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Compressive Strength, Impact Damage and Crushing Behavior of Materials

edited by

Maria Pia Falaschetti

and

Enrico Troiani

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7166 | Submission Open

Keywords: crashworthiness; impact damage; compressive strength; experimental tests; numerical simulations

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

Recent Advances in Data Privacy, Transparency and Cybersecurity: Theory and Applications

edited by Wenjuan Li

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6933 | Submission Open

Keywords: cyber security; intrusion detection; trust management; system security; data privacy; data regulation; information transparency

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

The Role of Bioactive Natural Products in Health and Disease, 2nd Edition

edited by

Anna Muzykiewicz-Szymańska

,

Karolina Jakubczyk

and

Anna Nowak

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6681 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; medicinal plants; chemistry; pharmacology; plant extract; isolation method; natural drugs; chromatography; antioxidants; natural food

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

Feature Papers Collection in the Section ‘Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering’, Second Edition

edited by

Alexander Barkalov

, Larysa Titarenko and

Kazimierz Krzywicki

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 11 articles | Viewed by 6600 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrical engineering; electronics; telecommunications; analysis; improvement

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

Novel Advances in Fluid Mechanics

edited by

Josep Maria Bergadà

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6192 | Submission Open

Keywords: supersonic flow; boundary layer; active flow control; aerodynamics; optimization; machine learning; heat transfer; cavitation

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

Progress in Information Security and Privacy

edited by Hiroaki Kikuchi

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6125 | Submission Open

Keywords: differential privacy; data anonymization; privacy policy; membership inference; attribute inference; serveylance camera

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

Innovative Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Education

edited by

María Lucia Barrón-Estrada

and

Ramón Zatarain-Cabada

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 7 articles | Viewed by 6122 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; advanced learning technologies; generative AI; LLM in education; pedagogical agents; personalized learning; affective computing; intelligent learning environments; intelligent tutoring systems

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

AI for Medical Systems: Algorithms, Applications, and Challenges

edited by

Rafał J. Doniec

and

Katarzyna Mocny-Pachońska

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 7 articles | Viewed by 5910 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI in healthcare; medical data mining; machine learning and deep learning; biomedical signal and image analysis; intelligent diagnostics; telemedicine and remote monitoring; clinical decision support systems; explainable AI (XAI); multimodal medical data; medical system optimization

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

Research on Endodontic Treatment Methods and Materials—2nd Edition

edited by

Márk Antal

and

Márk Fráter

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5673 | Submission Open

Keywords: endodontics; endodontic surgery; static guidance; dynamic guidance; endodontic anatomy; periapical anatomy; precision of endodontic interventions; success of endodontic interventions

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

Data Processing in Biomedical Devices and Sensors

edited by

Emi Yuda

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5596 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomedical signal processing; wearable sensors; noise reduction; feature extraction; machine learning; real-time monitoring; physiological signal analysis; healthcare technologies; sensor fusion; biomedical devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Green Synthesis of Plant-Based Nanoparticles: Influence of Physicochemical Factors on Formation and Stability

edited by

Ionut-Iulian Lungu

and

Oana Cioanca

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5476 | Submission Open

Keywords: green synthesis; plant extracts; metallic nanoparticles; physicochemical parameters; pH and temperature effects; reaction kinetics; ionic precursors; stability and aggregation; eco-friendly nanotechnology; bio-based nanomaterials

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

Application of Semantic Web Technologies for E-Learning

edited by

Adelina Aleksieva-Petrova

, Elissaveta Vassileva Gourova and

Francisco García-Sánchez

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4954 | Submission Open

Keywords: semantic web in education; ontologies, RDF, OWL, and SPARQL; knowledge graphs and linked educational data; adaptive and personalized E-learning; intelligent tutoring systems; curriculum modeling and semantic annotation; mobile and ubiquitous learning platforms; vocational education and training (VET); lifelong learning and adult education; learning analytics and semantic learner modeling; educational interoperability standards (SCORM, xAPI, LOM)

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

Security, Privacy and Application in New Intelligence Techniques: 2nd Edition

edited by Jian Xu and Ruijin Wang

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4898 | Submission Open

Keywords: security; privacy; intelligence techniques; adversarial machine learning; blockchain; federated learning; Internet of Things

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

Dietary Bioactive Compounds and Their Neuroprotective Potential

edited by

Małgorzata Komar (Matysek)

and

Edyta Kowalczuk-Vasilev

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4868 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; neuroprotection; dietary bioactives; polyphenols; flavonoids; brain health; oxidative stress; neuroinflammation; neurodegeneration; functional foods; nutraceuticals; cognitive decline; gut–brain axis

Advances in Applied Geophysics for Environmental Monitoring and Cultural Heritage

edited by

Sabrina Grassi

,

Sebastiano Imposa

and

Claudia Pirrotta

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4758 | Submission Open

Keywords: applied geophysics; cultural heritage preservation; environmental monitoring; non-invasive investigation techniques; geophysical data integration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Antenna Technology for 5G Communication

edited by

Ming-An Chung

and

Meng-Shiuan Pan

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4745 | Submission Open

Keywords: antenna technology; 5G communication; millimeter-wave; MIMO; beamforming; IoT; smart antennas; wireless networks; antenna design; advanced materials

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

Biomechanics and Fluid Dynamics in Swimming

edited by

Carla B. McCabe

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4644 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomechanics analysis; injury prevention; sports medicine; kinematics; three-dimensional analysis (3D analysis); electromyography (EMG); muscle fatigue; propulsion mechanism; resistance; training load; range of motion; swimmer's shoulder; shoulder injury; rotator cuff injury; knee injury (breaststroke knee); low back pain; muscle imbalance; overuse injury; swimming technique; freestyle (front crawl); breaststroke; butterfly; arm pull; hand entry; body roll; scapular stability; core stability; glenohumeral joint; muscle coordination; proprioception rehabilitation training; strength training; stroke correction; warm-up; kinetic chain

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

Periodontal Therapy: Latest Advances and Prospects

edited by

Natalia De Campos Kajimoto

and Juliano Milanezi De Almeida

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4577 | Submission Open

Keywords: periodontal and peri-implant disease; periodontal therapy; oral microbiome; host modulation; regenerative periodontics; antimicrobial strategies; oral–systemic health; biomaterials; translational dental research; smart technology in periodontal care

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

Sustainable Reliability, Maintenance, and Fault Diagnosis Strategies for Mechanical and Manufacturing Systems

edited by

Jérémie Schutz

and

Christophe Sauvey

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4531 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable maintenance; reliability engineering; fault diagnosis; predictive maintenance; condition monitoring; life cycle assessment; digital twin; industry 5.0; smart manufacturing; mechanical systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Advances in Food Industry By-Product Recovery: Characterization, Processing, and End-Use Strategies

edited by

‪Attilio Matera

,

Francesco Genovese

and

Mauro Viccaro

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 7 articles | Viewed by 4198 | Submission Open

Keywords: by-products; food waste; food loss; sustainability; circular economy; LCA; re-use; formulation; expired food; feed; food; eco-friendly

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

Application of Computer Science in Mobile Robots, 3rd Edition

edited by

Mónica Ballesta Galdeano

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4190 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep learning; machine learning; computer science; artificial intelligence; mobile robots; intelligent systems

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

Recent Sustainable Advancements in the Pulp and Paper Industry: A Life Cycle Perspective

edited by

Chul-Hwan Kim

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4164 | Submission Open

Keywords: pulp and paper characterization; paper quality; paper strength; process efficiency; production costs; cellulose composites; biocomposites; cellulose nanofibril; novel plate for manufacturing thermomechanical pulp (TMP); TMP refiner plates; electron beam irradiation; colored broke; ISO brightness; reuse; color change

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

Artificial Intelligence in the Design and Innovation of High-Performance Concrete Materials

edited by

Chuanqi Li

and

Xiancheng Mei

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3588 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; high-performance concrete; material design; machine learning; data analysis; optimization algorithms; sustainability; intelligent production

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

10th Anniversary of the "Nanotechnology and Applied Nanosciences" Section—from Composed Nanoparticles to Functional Nanoarchitectures

edited by

Johann Michael Köhler

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3550 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; nanomaterials; hierarchical construction; nano architectures; modular nanotechnology; nanoassembling; nanosensors; nanoactuators

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

Novel Ecofriendly Refrigeration System: Technology and Application

edited by