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Applications of Fuzzy Systems and Fuzzy Decision Making, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open
Keywords: fuzzy sets; fuzzy systems; decision making
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Novel Developments in Fluid Flow and Energy Transfer
edited by , and Andreas Oechsner
submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 39 | Submission Open
Keywords: fluid flow; energy transfer; CFD; analytical methods; computational modeling; experimental methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Thermal Engineering)
Advancing Disaster Resilience Through Geographic Information Systems
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open
Keywords: disaster resilience; geographic information systems (GIS); spatial data; risk reduction; multi-hazard modeling; hazard assessment; early warning systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)
Digital Control of Power Electronics Converters in Renewable Energy Systemtems
edited by and Víctor Cardenas
submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 4 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital control techniques and real-time implementation; controller design and discretization methods; digital filtering and delay compensation; advanced modulation strategies; signal processing for power converters: experimental validation and digital twin modeling; modularity and scalability in converter architectures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Science and Technology)
Multi-Scale Risk Assessment and Geological Characterization of Underground Engineering: Latest Advances and Prospects
edited by , and
submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 840 | Submission Open
Keywords: risk assessment; underground engineering; safety management; human factors; technological innovation; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Advances in Rock Excavation and Underground Construction Technology
edited by
submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open
Keywords: tunnel boring machines (TBMs); controlled blasting; rock mechanics; ground support systems; geomechanical modeling; real-time monitoring; automation in tunneling; sustainable tunneling; urban tunneling; deep underground projects
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Underground Energy Storage for Renewable Energy Sources submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 338 | Submission Open
Keywords: underground hydrogen storage; underground natural gas storage; underground thermal storage; underground compressed air energy storage; underground pumped hydroelectric energy storage; CO2 geological utilization and sequestration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Science and Technology)
Advanced Technologies in Intelligent and Sustainable Coal Mining
edited by , and Bo Li
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent mining; green mining; deep mining; precision mining; digital mine; mining equipment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)
Development and Application of Functionalized Nanostructures and Nanomaterials
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; nanorods; nanoplatelets; surface nanostructures; fabrication and storage; functionalization mechanisms; surface modification; surface binding ligands; novel functional properties; theory and modelling of functional properties; degradation mechanisms for functional nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanotechnology and Applied Nanosciences)
Digital Holography and 3D Display
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D display; holography; deep learning; metasurface; virtual reality; augmented reality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering)
Advanced Materials and Technologies in Pavement Engineering
edited by , Yangming Gao and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable transport infrastructure; pavement engineering; advanced materials; nanomaterials; resilient road systems; structural health monitoring; self-sensing asphalt; self-healing asphalt; smart pavements; digital twins
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Novel Trends in Bioactive Compounds
edited by Barbara Soldo
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive compounds; extraction and synthesis methods; chemical composition; biological activity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Innovative Strategies for the Diagnosis and Repair of Soft Tissue Disorder
edited by , Barbara Röhrnbauer and António Augusto Fernandes
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open
Keywords: soft tissue disorders; biomaterials; tissue engineering; computational modelling; finite element analysis; patient-specific simulation; tissue regeneration; biodegradable implants; diagnosis and repair; regenerative medicine; medical device design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
New Trends in Neural Networks and Artificial Intelligence
edited by Ibidun Obagbuwa, and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 12 | Submission Open
Keywords: neural networks; deep learning; reinforcement learning; generative AI; explainable AI; trustworthy AI; transfer learning; federated learning; edge AI; NLP; computer vision; optimization methods; ethical AI; responsible AI; AI applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Research and Application of Artificial Neural Networks and Fuzzy Cognitive Maps
edited by
submission deadline 9 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial neural networks; fuzzy cognitive maps; deep learning; hybrid models; machine learning; classification; prediction; analysis; natural language processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
High-Value-Added Chemicals from Lignocellulosic and Agri-Food Biowastes: A Path Toward Sustainability submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural products; bioactive compounds; biowaste valorization; sustainable extraction technologies; green waste processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Science and Technology)
Recent Trends in Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Digital Trust
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open
Keywords: cybersecurity; privacy; digital trust; cryptography; intrusion detection; threat intelligence; access control; privacy-preserving computation; resilient systems; regulatory compliance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Recent Advances and Application of Virtual Reality
edited by , Athanasios Christopoulos and
submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 17901 | Submission Open
Keywords: virtual reality; VR technology; immersive experiences; VR applications; healthcare; education; training; social interaction; collaboration; gaming; ethics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Physical Chemistry, Formulation and Processing, Intersection of Food Sciences, Engineering and Global Health
edited by Teresa Carvajal and
submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8748 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface chemistry; water isotherms; hysterisis; powder caking; powder flow; particle interactions; particle morphology; formulation; regulatory considerations; awareness diversity equity inclusion (DEI)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Science and Technology)
Feature Review Papers in Section Applied Industrial Technologies submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6729 | Submission Open
Keywords: applied industrial technologies; manufacturing processes; automation and robotics; materials science; industrial IoT; smart manufacturing; industrial innovation; emerging technologies in industry; advanced production systems; Industry 4.0; ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC); massive machine-type communication (mMTC); cyber-physical production systems (CPPS); network slicing for distributed parallel processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Industrial Technologies)
Marine-Derived Bioactive Compounds and Marine Biotechnology submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4875 | Submission Open
Keywords: marine microalgae; marine macroalgae; green extracts; biotechnology; natural compounds; food additives; high-value compounds; shelf life; seafood by-products; nutritional profile
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Optical Imaging and 3D Display Technologies
edited by Hanle Zhang, and
submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2650 | Submission Open
Keywords: integral imaging; holographic displays; autostereoscopic 3D displays; 3D security; 3D interaction techniques; 3D imaging and display systems; holographic microscopy; data storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optics and Lasers)
Recent Advances and Innovations in Dairy Science and Processing Technologies submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1964 | Submission Open
Keywords: dairy product reformulation; plant-based dairy alternatives; high-pressure processing; pulsed electric fields; non-thermal technologies; quality and safety of milk products; biotechnology in dairy science; microbiology in dairy science; probiotics and prebiotics; bacteriophages
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Science and Technology)
Bioactive Dental Materials: A Paradigm Shift in Dentistry?—2nd Edition
edited by Cornelis Hans Pameijer
submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactivity; restorative dentistry; remineralization; periodontics; endodontics; bone formation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Dentistry and Oral Sciences)
Data-Driven Sports Science: Advances and Applications
edited by , Francisco Ayala and Antonio García-Angulo
submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open
Keywords: human movement; devices; sports science; kinematics; biomechanics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Emerging Technologies for Crisis and Disaster Management, Situational Awareness, and Decision Support
edited by , , Angelos Amditis and Spyridon C. Athanasiadis
submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open
Keywords: UxVs; embedded sensors; autonomous vehicles; mixed reality (MR); augmented reality (AR); virtual reality (VR); computer vision and video analytics; time series analysis; satellite images; AI/machine learning; explainable AI; generative AI; unusual pattern detection; LLMs; VLMs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Health Informatics: Human Health and Health Care Services
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open
Keywords: health informatics; health services; digital health transformation; artificial intelligence; machine learning; patient-centered care; IoMT
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Thermal Comfort and Energy Efficiency in the Face of Climate Change: Advanced Strategies and Technologies submission deadline 1 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 143 | 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)
AI- and Digital Twin-Driven Intelligent Diagnostics and Predictive Maintenance for Transportation Systems
edited by , , Dandan Peng and Jiusi Zhang
submission deadline 1 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open
Keywords: transportation systems; artificial intelligence (AI); digital twins (DT); prognostics and health management (PHM); condition-based maintenance (CBM); predictive maintenance; remaining useful life (RUL); explainable AI (XAI); data fusion; edge and federated learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)
Recent Research on Tunneling and Underground Engineering
edited by
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 16 articles | Viewed by 30334 | Submission Open
Keywords: excavation unloading; hydraulic coupling; thermodynamic coupling; lining supports; rheological behavior; constitutive models; numerical techniques; reinforcement and monitoring techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Feature Review Papers in "Computing and Artificial Intelligence" submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 14061 | Submission Open
Keywords: database; information systems; and security; multiagent systems and pervasive computing; audio; speech; and music processing; computer vision; machine learning; and pattern recognition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Noise Control: Challenges in Architectural Acoustics and Environmental Sound Pollution
edited by Jose Maria Bravo, Jaime Llinares Millán, and Ignacio Enrique Guillén Guillamón
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3561 | Submission Open
Keywords: airborne noise control; vibration control; acoustic comfort; indoor acoustic; outdoor acoustic; new materials; metamaterials; noise prediction; noise perception
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)
Application of Intelligent Systems in Poultry Farming submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1418 | Submission Open
Keywords: poultry industry; smart technologies; animal welfare; artificial intelligence; Internet of Things; sensor networks; big data analytics; automation; productivity; farm management
Botanical Extracts: Biological Activities, Nanoformulations and Application
edited by Eszter Virág, Beáta B. Tóth and
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open
Keywords: botanical extracts; phytochemicals; biological activities; antioxidant activity; antimicrobial activity; nanoformulations; nanocarriers; bioavailability; natural products; sustainable applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical and Molecular Sciences)
Advances in Physical Activity and Exercise for Health and Human Performance
edited by Henri Tilga
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open
Keywords: self-determination theory; physical activity; motivation; autonomy support; health behavior change; intervention; trans-contextual model of motivation; psychological need satisfaction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)
Recent Developments in 2D Materials: Growth, Characterization and Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open
Keywords: 2D materials; wafer-scale growth; operando metrology; AI-guided synthesis; nanogenerators; surface functionalization; flexible/energy devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
Digital Advancements in Civil Engineering and Construction
edited by and Ashraf El-Hamalawi
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital twins; AI agents; autonomous construction systems; autonomous decision-making; construction in extreme environments; extraterrestrial construction technologies; environmentally adaptive construction; construction robotics; digital transformation; AI for BIM; 3D-printing; autonomous decision-making; artificial intelligence in construction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Recent Research in Frozen Soil Mechanics and Cold Regions Engineering
edited by and Fei Wang
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 34 | Submission Open
Keywords: frozen soil; mechanics; artificial intelligence; climate change; hydrology and ice
(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)
Advances in Fiber Lasers and Their Applications
edited by
submission deadline 21 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 78 | 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)
Interdisciplinary Approaches and Applications of Optics & Photonics, 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 627 | Submission Open
Keywords: optics; photonics; and nano-photonics; plasmonics; theoretical optics and quantum and nonlinear optics; optical communications and sensors; optical fibers and applications; biophotonics and biomedical and medical applications of optics and photonics; ultrafast lasers and ultrafast optics; power lasers; optical metrology; image processing; and industrial applications; optometry; ophthalmic optics; and color and visual sciences; optoelectronics; microwave photonics; photonics and optical instrumentation for space and astronomy; optics and photonics for smart mobility and smart cities
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optics and Lasers)
Smart Transportation Systems and Logistics Technology
edited by
submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent transport; smart logistics; future mobility; autonomous vehicles; connected vehicles; artificial intelligence in transport; IoT; traffic optimization; digital transformation of logistics; digital twins
(This special issue belongs to the Section Transportation and Future Mobility)
Advances in Hyperspectral Remote Sensing
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 230 | Submission Open
Keywords: hyperspectral imaging; LiDAR; artificial intelligence; remote sensing; terrestrial applications; marine applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)
Current Approaches in Applied Geochemistry
edited by and Jiayong Pan
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 201 | Submission Open
Keywords: mineral exploration; environmental quality assessment; geohealth; elemental and isotopic behaviors; source tracing and provenance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)
Advanced Technologies in Rock Mechanics and Mining Science
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open
Keywords: rock burst; coal and gas outburst; combined disasters of coal; rock and gas; disaster prediction; water hydrodynamics; water prevention; control techniques; deep mining; deep rock mechanics; control and prevention in deep surrounding rock; stress filed; seepage field; fracture field; geothermal hazard; geothermal management; spontaneous combustion; mining science; carbon sequestration; filling mining; roadway support; new materials development; fluidized mining; intelligent mining
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Novel Advances in Food Microbiology
edited by and Małgorzata Kus-Lis̈kiewicz
submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open
Keywords: food microbiology; microorganisms; preservation; storage; fermentation; food packaging; food safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Science and Technology)
Research and Technology in Electrocardiology
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrocardiogram; QT interval; ST segment elevation; sudden cardiac death; arrhythmia; left ventricular hypertrophy; signal-averaged ECG; ECG body surface mapping; AI algorithms; biosignal analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Advances in Diagnosis and Control of Common Diseases in Animals
edited by Ronnie Antunes de Assis
submission deadline 31 May 2027 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open
Keywords: infectious diseases; cattle; equine; swine; dog; cat; small ruminants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Power Transmission and Control in Vehicle Systems
edited by Xiumei Liu, and
submission deadline 25 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open
Keywords: vehicle; hydraulic control systems; power transmission; hydro-pneumatic suspension; control strategy; condition monitoring and system control; AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)
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