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BIM and the Future of Construction
edited by David S. Thorpe
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 417 | Submission Open
Keywords: BIM; civil engineering; construction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Layered Nanomaterials for Sustainable Photocatalysis and Environmental Remediation
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 398 | Submission Open
Keywords: layered nanomaterials; approaches of fabrication; nanoscale structures; well-controlled properties; photocatalysis; environmental applications; clean energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Sustainable Science and Technology)
Cyber-Physical Systems and IT Solutions for Smart Industrial Applications
edited by and Zoran Jurković
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 388 | Submission Open
Keywords: cyber-physical systems; IT solutions for industry; intelligent industrial systems; smart manufacturing; industrial automation; advanced control strategies; digital twins; internet of things (IoT); machine learning and AI in CPSs; process monitoring and optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advances in Molecular and Genetic Technologies in Animal Sciences submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 385 | Submission Open
Keywords: reproductive biotechnology; molecular biology of reproduction; genome editing; functional genomics; epigenetic regulation; in vitro embryo production; cloning; animal biotechnology; genetic engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Science and Technology)
Recent Advances in Digital Dentistry and Oral Implantology, 2nd Edition
edited by , and Ester Alves Ferreira Bordini
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 384 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital workflow; dental implants; implantology; treatment plan
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Dentistry and Oral Sciences)
New Insights into Technical Systems Modelling, Predictive Maintenance and Fault Diagnosis submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 367 | Submission Open
Keywords: technical systems modelling; predictive maintenance; fault diagnosis; biofuels; internal combustion engines; combustion process; operational reliability; pollutant emissions; energy efficiency; condition monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)
AI and Connectivity in the Internet of Unmanned Vehicles: Challenges and Innovations submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 351 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; internet of unmanned vehicles; 5G/6G networks; edge computing; federated learning; autonomous systems; V2X communication; swarm intelligence; UAV networks; secure connectivity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Transportation and Future Mobility)
Recent Advances in Natural Language Processing Techniques, 2nd Edition
edited by Jie Yang
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 341 | Submission Open
Keywords: large language models; machine reading comprehension; information retrieval; text mining; language generation; machine translation; multilingual systems; chain of thought; retrieval-augmented generation; DL-based techniques and tools for NLP
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advances in High-Switching-Frequency Applications for Electric Drives
edited by , and Angel Gonzalez-Prieto
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 341 | Submission Open
Keywords: electric drives; control scheme; power converters; electric mobility; axial flux electric machines; wide-bandgap technology; high switching frequency
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Science and Technology)
Computer Vision and Action Planning for Human–Robot Interaction submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 334 | Submission Open
Keywords: human–robot interaction; computer vision; motion planning; robotics; artificial intelligence; perception and navigation; machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics and Automation)
Applications of Geotechnical Mechanics in Underground Engineering
edited by Peng Hou, Mukhammedrakhym Rabatuly, Javokhir Toshov, Shanjie Su and Nurbol Khuangan
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 311 | Submission Open
Keywords: underground energy storage; deep mining; tunnel engineering; rock mechanics; digital twins; real‑time monitoring; circular economy; geotechnical resilience
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Radiomics: Latest Advances and Challenges submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 309 | Submission Open
Keywords: radiomics; medical imaging; imaging biomarkers; machine learning; artificial intelligence; multimodal data integration; feature extraction; reproducibility; precision medicine; clinical translation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)
Emerging Technologies and Applications of AI-Driven Inclusion submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 303 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); AI-driven inclusion; assistive technologies; human-centered AI; sign language processing; low-resource languages; cyberbullying detection; hate speech detection; digital inclusion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Application of Decision Support Systems in Biomedical Engineering: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 296 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced healthcare methods; biomedical image analysis; computer-aided detection systems; computer-aided diagnosis systems; monitoring systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)
Advances in Target Tracking and Image Processing for Drones
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 290 | Submission Open
Keywords: target tracking; object detection; intelligent image and signal processing; multimodal sensor fusion; onboard computing; drone-based applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics and Automation)
Recent Trends and Advanced Technologies in E-Learning
edited by José Carlos López-Ardao
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 290 | Submission Open
Keywords: e-learning; educational technology; gamification; flipped classroom; artificial intelligence in education; automated assessment; learning analytics; adaptive learning; virtual and augmented reality; intelligent tutoring systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advances in Impact, Fatigue, and Fracture Mechanics: From Testing to Performance Improvement submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 286 | Submission Open
Keywords: impact; fracture; fatigue; structural integrity; finite elements; testing; artificial intelligence; machine learning; data-driven approaches; additive manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)
Multimodal AI and Digital Innovations for Next-Generation Ophthalmic Care
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 285 | Submission Open
Keywords: multimodal AI; digital biomarkers; ophthalmic surgery; surgical decision support; computer vision; strabismus; oculoplasty; clinical translation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)
Emerging Technologies of Accident Analysis and Prevention in Safety Engineering, 2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 285 | Submission Open
Keywords: occupational accidents; occupational risks; occupational health and safety; risk assessment; risk management; cognitive ergonomics; safety training; monitoring; sensors; artificial intelligence; big data; virtual reality; augmented reality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Advanced Technologies for Net-Zero and Climate-Resilient Buildings
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 266 | Submission Open
Keywords: net-zero buildings; climate-resilient buildings; building decarbonization; energy systems optimization; renewable energy integration; building energy modeling; smart buildings and controls; digital twins in buildings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Science and Technology)
Advances in Deep Learning for Computer Vision and AIoT, 2nd Edition
edited by Huang-Chia Shih
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 258 | Submission Open
Keywords: human–computer interaction; image classification; object detection; human action recognition; multimedia forensics; medical image analysis; knowledge management; generated AI-driven visual processing; AIoT applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
X-Ray Powder Diffraction in Materials Engineering submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 249 | Submission Open
Keywords: X-ray powder diffraction; Rietveld refinement; materials engineering; crystallography; microstructure analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
Internet of Things Systems and Security
edited by , Yanru Chen and Pengpeng Chen
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 245 | Submission Open
Keywords: Internet of Things (IoT) security; IoT systems and architectures; authentication and access control; secure communication protocols; privacy preservation in IoT; lightweight cryptography; secure firmware and over-the-air updates; intrusion detection and anomaly detection; edge/cloud security for IoT; cyber-physical systems (CPS) security
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Physic Detectors and Applications
edited by and Xuefei Guo
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 236 | Submission Open
Keywords: high luminosity; high occupancy; data acquisition; object reconstruction; tracking detectors; calorimetry; pile-up mitigation; tracking; streaming readout; triggerless DAQ; silicon sensors; radiation hardness; front-end electronics; jet tagging; particle flow; vertexing; clustering algorithms; machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Physics General)
Digital Health Technologies for Eating Behavior and Obesity: Experimental and Data-Driven Approaches
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 225 | Submission Open
Keywords: eating behavior; obesity; digital health; physiological monitoring; digital biomarkers; wearable technologies; virtual reality; sensor-based systems; food choice; experimental research; artificial intelligence; data-driven approaches
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Holistic Approaches in Sensory Research on Food and Non-Food Products Using New Techniques and Digital Tools: 2nd Edition
edited by , Anna Piotrowska and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 223 | Submission Open
Keywords: sensory research; consumer behaviour; food and non-food products; descriptive analysis test; qualitative techniques; immersive technique; virtual reality; eye-tracking; novel techniques in sensory profiling; digital solutions; e-nose, e-tongue, and e-eye systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Science and Technology)
Advances in Organic Synthetic Chemistry, 2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 216 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced organic synthesis; new synthetic methodologies; sustainable processes; (bio)functional compounds; green synthetic chemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical and Molecular Sciences)
Advanced Materials and Processes for Wastewater and Water Resources Treatment
edited by György Deák, Gina Ghiță, and Mihaela Ilie
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 214 | Submission Open
Keywords: wastewater treatment and reuse; water reuse; heavy metal removal; microplastics; pharmaceuticals; phosphorus recovery from wastewater; circular economy; carbon-based nanomaterials; magnetic material; polymer (nano)composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)
Advances in Lithium-Ion Automobile Batteries: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 207 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermal management; mass production; reduction in raw materials; reuse and recycling; repeatable and representative accelerated aging; storage and use of battery data over a lifetime; second life; sustainable business models; field test result
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Science and Technology)
Physicochemical and Functional Characterization of Biopolymers and Their Applications
edited by and Rosa Isela Guzmán-Gerónimo
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 207 | Submission Open
Keywords: starch modified; edible coatings; microencapsulation; agro-industrial residues; underutilized crops; microestructural characterization; food packaging; hydrogels; biodegradable materials; protein-based biopolymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Science and Technology)
The Applications of Laser-Based Manufacturing for Material Science, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 206 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser recycling; PV module recycling; laser micromachining; laser cleaning; laser patterning; laser forming; laser treatment; laser bending; laser shaping, sustainable laser manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optics and Lasers)
Intelligent Robots and Autonomous Vehicle in Mining Engineering
edited by Jianjian Yang
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 205 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent robots; autonomous mining vehicles; mining engineering; fault diagnosis; multi-sensor fusion; autonomous navigation; deep learning; digital twin
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)
Advances in Applied Ophthalmology: Technologies, Diagnostics and Therapeutics
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 200 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence and deep learning in ophthalmology; ophthalmic imaging and image analysis; biomedical devices and engineering solutions; computer vision and intelligent diagnostic systems; data-driven and precision ophthalmology; therapeutic technologies and clinical translation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Advances in Life Cycle Assessment for Mining and Civil Infrastructure
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 200 | Submission Open
Keywords: life cycle assessment (LCA); mining infrastructure; civil infrastructure; circular economy; embodied carbon; sustainability assessment; industrial ecology; infrastructure resilience
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Emerging Memory Devices for Smart Power Circuits and Analog Computing Applications submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open
Keywords: emerging memory devices; phase-change memory (PCM); resistive RAM (RRAM); in-memory computing; analog computing; smart power circuits; neuromorphic systems; ultra-low-power electronics; non-volatile memory; energy-efficient architectures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering)
Advancing Bioremediation Technologies for Emerging Micropollutants: 2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open
Keywords: environmental biotechnology; micropollutant bioaccumulation; bioremediation technologies; advanced water purification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)
Wearable-Based Motor Assessment in Healthy and Frail Populations submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 170 | Submission Open
Keywords: wearable technology; motor abilities; frailty; gait analysis; movement disorders; balance; rehabilitation; remote monitoring; aging; dual-task
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Recent Advances in Food Processing, Quality, and Safety submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 169 | Submission Open
Keywords: food safety; food quality; food processing technologies; food analysis; shelf life; food sustainability; animal-derived food products; plant-based food products; alternative components; bioactive compounds
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Science and Technology)
Advances in Sports Science and Biomechanics: 2nd Edition
edited by Fotini Arabatzi
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 166 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomechanical analysis; injury biomechanics; joint biomechanics; sport science; motor skills; motor control; sports technique; kinematic; kinetic training proposal
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
5th Anniversary of the Section "Ecology Science and Engineering"—Advances in Forest Ecosystem Restoration
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable forest management; biodiversity conservation; climate change adaptation; reforestation; ecosystem resilience; forest degradation; nature-based solutions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecology Science and Engineering)
Innovations in Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery Technologies
edited by and Jarosław Gawdzik
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 144 | Submission Open
Keywords: wastewater treatment; resource recovery; water reuse; circular economy; nutrient recovery; energy recovery; biological processes; sustainable wastewater management; environmental engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)
Advances in Machine Learning and Data Mining: Emerging Trends and Applications, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; data mining; deep learning; predictive analytics; big data; natural language processing; cybersecurity; ethical AI; interdisciplinary applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advances in Collider Physics submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open
Keywords: high energy physics; LHC; Standard Model; beyond the Standard Model; Higgs boson; detector instrumentation; collider phenomenology; Monte Carlo modelling; machine learning; future colliders
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Physics General)
Green Strategies for the Cleaning of Artworks
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open
Keywords: green chemistry; green solvents; organogels; hydrogels; cleaning processes; gel systems; green restoration of cultural heritage; chemical gels
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical and Molecular Sciences)
Advances in Fiber Lasers and Their Applications
edited by
submission deadline 21 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1594 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-power; high-energy fiber lasers; ultrafast fiber lasers; spectral/coherent beam combination; beam shaping; laser plasma; laser applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optics and Lasers)
Data Science and Medical Informatics
edited by
submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4905 | Submission Open
Keywords: data science; machine learning; statistical modeling; predictive analytics; optimization; medical informatics; natural language processing; decision support; explainable AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
The Internet of Things (IoT) and Its Application in Monitoring: 2nd Edition submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4332 | Submission Open
Keywords: Internet of Things; intelligent systems; smart homes; smart cities; healthcare monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advanced Analysis and Technology in Fire Science and Engineering - 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 20202 | Submission Open
Keywords: fire chemistry and physics; fire dynamics; measurement in fire environments; fire detection and suppression system; fire safety design and management; assessment of fire risk; fire investigation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Industrial Technologies)
Human Activity Recognition (HAR) in Healthcare, 3rd Edition
edited by and J. Artur Serrano
submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 18107 | Submission Open
Keywords: human activity recognition; machine learning; wearable sensor; Internet of Things; ambient assisted living; ambient intelligent
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Advancements in Natural Language Processing, Semantic Networks, and Sentiment Analysis: 2nd Edition
edited by Silvia García-Méndez, Enrique Costa-Montenegro and Francisco De Arriba-Pérez
submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 15260 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; emotion detection; large language models; machine learning; natural language processing; pre-trained language models; semantics and pragmatics; sentiment analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
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