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Assessment and Retrofitting of Building Structures: Experimental Testing and Modelling: 2nd Edition
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submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open
Keywords: building structures; RC building structures; seismic losses; FRP; CFRP
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Research and Application of Nanocatalysts submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocatalysis; heterogeneous catalysts; electrocatalysis; photocatalysis; green chemistry; sustainable energy; surface engineering; CO2 conversion; hydrogen evolution reaction (HER); design and working mechanisms of catalysts
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanotechnology and Applied Nanosciences)
Recent Advances in Natural Phenolic Compounds Derived from Plant Extracts
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submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open
Keywords: polyphenols; phenolic acid quantification; bioreactors; polyphenols’ biological activities
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)
Wearable Technology in Healthcare and Sports: Advances and Novel Applications submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open
Keywords: wearable sensors; mHealth; health monitoring; data modeling; digital health; athlete monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Reservoir Stimulation in Deep Geothermal Reservoir
edited by and Jiwen Bai
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep geothermal energy; reservoir stimulation theory; reservoir stimulation mechanisms; thermal cracking behavior; thermo-hydro-mechanical (THM) coupling; effectiveness evaluation; numerical model development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)
Digital Twin and AI in Construction and Urban Sustainability submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital twin (DT); AI-based management decision-making; construction management; lifecycle assessment (LCA); circular economy and project management; building information modeling (BIM); sustainable buildings and cities
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advanced Pattern Recognition & Computer Vision, 2nd Edition
edited by and Rui Yao
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 131 | Submission Open
Keywords: pattern recognition; computer vision; deep learning; image processing; object detection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Developing New Tools for Vibrational Spectroscopy for Biomedical and Environmental Applications submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open
Keywords: fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR); raman spectroscopy; surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS); tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (TERS); stimulated Raman spectroscopy; coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering spectroscopy (CARS); brillouin vibrational spectroscopy; quantum cascade lasers (QCLs); biomedical infrared spectroscopy; environmental infrared spectroscopy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical and Molecular Sciences)
The Behavior of Materials and Structures Under Fast Loading
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submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
Machine Learning Algorithms for Industrial Applications
edited by Abiel Aguilar-González and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; industrial AI; predictive maintenance; process automation; computer vision; Industry 4.0; reinforcement learning; explainable AI; digital twins; smart manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Intelligent Metal Forming: AI Modeling, Simulation, and Digital Twins
edited by Olga Bylya, , and Andrew Sherlock
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal forming; artificial intelligence; machine learning; Industry 4.0; physics-informed machine learning; digital twins; in situ sensing and data fusion; surrogate models; process optimisation and control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Industrial Technologies)
Advances in Artificial Intelligence for Biomedicine
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submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 107 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep learning; machine learning; natural language processing; diagnosis prognosis; drug discovery; personalized medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)
Structural Health Monitoring and Seismic Response Estimation
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submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open
Keywords: structural health monitoring; seismic input estimation; seismic wave propagation analyses of structures and geomaterials; artificial intelligence; inverse modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Application of Neural Computation in Artificial Intelligence: 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open
Keywords: neural networks; convolutional neural networks; logic for artificial intelligence; fuzzy logic; cloud computing; nature of artificial intelligence; nature-inspired predictions methods; model interoperability; reasoning about uncertainty; machine learning; data science; (deep) reinforcement learning; meta-learning; natural language processing; artificial neural network; hybrid intelligent systems; network architectures and learning paradigms; fully connected networks; affective computing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Novel Technologies of Smart Manufacturing
edited by , Jiewu Leng and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; big data model; cloud/edge/fog computing; swarm intelligence; digital twin; human– machine collaboration; additive and subtractive hybrid manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)
New Insights in Artificial Intelligence and E-Learning submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; E-learning; artificial intelligence applications; artificial intelligence literarcy; artifical intelligence ethics; data science education; AI-based tutoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advances in Diversity of Plant Species, Communities, and Ecology submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open
Keywords: biosystematics; phytosociology; plant communities; plant diversity; plant ecology; vascular plants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)
Biomass Utilization and Bioenergy Production submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomass; biofuels; logistics; thermochemical; biochemical; intermediates; bioeconomy; LCA; technoeconomic; BECCS
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Science and Technology)
Advanced User Experience for Human–Computer Interaction submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open
Keywords: user interfaces; cloud ecosystems; affective computing; generative AI; user experience
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
The Secure Edge of Interaction: Human and Technological Factors in Digital Environments submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open
Keywords: human– computer interaction (HCI); information system security; cognitive information systems; human security awareness; artificial intelligence (AI) in security; trust and resilience in digital environments; secure user experience (UX) design; smart and adaptive systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
New Development in Machine Learning in Image and Video Forensics submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning forensics; image tampering detection; source camera identification; deep learning for multimedia; video authentication; forensic neural networks; explainable AI in forensics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
The Application of Generative AI and Machine Learning in the Public Sector and Smart Cities
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submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open
Keywords: gen AI chatbots; transactional and non-transactional; gen AI chatbots in WeChat and WhatsApp; agent-based AI for public services; personalized agent-based AI for public services; ; future mobility; AI infrastructure in cities; governance to ensure privacy and fair use of gen and frontier A.I.; citizen participation in Gen AI public services; future mobility governance; Public self-driving mobility and 15 m. city
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advanced Laser Systems and Techniques for Additive Manufacturing
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submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; advanced laser systems; lattice structures; design for additive manufacturing (DfAM); process control and optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optics and Lasers)
Energy Storage and Electric Power Systems: Theory, Methods, and Applications—2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrical storage; large-scale wind and PV integration; hydrogen; electrical cars; fuel cells; hydro-pumped storage; integration issues
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Science and Technology)
Thermal Comfort in Sustainable Buildings
edited by and Xue Tian
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermal comfort; adaptive comfort; occupant behavior modeling; indoor air quality (IAQ); sustainable buildings; energy-efficient HVAC; building envelope optimization; renewable energy integration; smart building technologies; climate responsive architecture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Thermal Engineering)
Remote Sensing Techniques for Cultural Heritage: New Developments and Applications for Archaeological Studies
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submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open
Keywords: remote sensing; cultural heritage; earth observation; archaeological sites; satellite imagery; multi-temporal analysis; optical images; multispectral images; hyperspectral images; UAS; 3D documentation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)
Advances in Complex Networks: Graph Theory, AI, and Data Science
edited by Huan Wang and Shichao Liu
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open
Keywords: complex networks; graph theory; artificial intelligence; data science; network analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
New Insights into Marine Ecology and Fisheries Science, 2nd Edition
edited by Nenad Antolovic and Ivan Župan
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open
Keywords: marine ecology; fisheries science; marine biology; fish biology; biodiversity; marine ecosystems  
(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine Science and Engineering)
Microbial Protein and Lipid: Biotechnological Innovations for Sustainable Food and Energy
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submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open
Keywords: single cell protein; single cell oils; amino acid composition; fatty acid profile; waste valorization; sustainable feedstocks; bioprocess engineering; food and feed applications; biodiesel production; circular bioeconomy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Science and Technology)
Emerging Technologies and Sustainable Innovations in Building Design and Construction for Future Cities
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submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital construction; automated construction; building design; green building technologies; smart infrastructure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Biogeochemistry of Persistent Pollutants and Emerging Contaminants in the Environment submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open
Keywords: pollutants; risk; bioaccumulation; biotransformation; translocation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)
Advancements in Laser Welding and Laser Micromachining of Metallic and Non-Metallic Materials
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submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser; welding; micromachining; optics; process quality; plastic welding; metal welding; beam shaping
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
Human-Centred Design in Ergonomics
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submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open
Keywords: human-centred design; ergonomics; digital twin; artificial intelligence; human– machine interaction; cognitive ergonomics; safety; usability; biomechanics; inclusive design; Industry 5.0; smart systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Fluorescence Methods for Biodiesel Characterization submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodiesel; fluorescence spectroscopy; molecular luminescence; fluorescence lifetime; time-resolved measurements; chemometrics; optical sensing; fluorescent probes; fuel quality control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
Renewable Energy and Electrical Power System
edited by Dario Assante
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open
Keywords: renewable energy; electrical power system; smart grid; energy storage; grid integration; distributed generation; energy transition; sustainability; decarbonization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Science and Technology)
Recent Advancements in Biomarkers for Noncommunicable Diseases, 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open
Keywords: noncommunicable diseases; metabolic syndrome; obesity; cardiovascular diseases; dyslipidemia; cancer; autoimmune diseases; biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Advances in Materials for Biosensing and Biomedical Applications
edited by and Yicha Zhang
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open
Keywords: biosensing materials; biomedical applications; nanomaterials; smart materials; bioelectronics; lab-on-a-chip; regenerative medicine; biocompatibility; advanced functional materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
Additive Manufacturing of Special Alloys
edited by Chuan Guo
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing (AM); special alloys; process optimization; microstructure control; mechanical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Additive Manufacturing Technologies)
Hydrocolloids: Characteristics and Applications
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submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrocolloidal systems; nano-structured systems; continuous aqueous phase (c); dispersed/emulsified phase (d); charged and/or neutral modifier (small molecules or polymers) (m); mix of homogenous and heterogeneous partitions (binary systems c-d; c-m; d-m); status of dissolution in binary systems; distribution of dimension and geometry of super-molecular d-objects; interface properties of d-objects; adsorption characteristics on d-objects; diffusive and electrokinetic mobilities; synthesis/establishing and modification of colloidal systems; stabilization/destabilization mechanisms; response capabilities upon applied stress; analytical separation techniques; analytical detection techniques; application of hydrocolloidal systems in food processing; pharmaceutical applications of hydrocolloidal systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical and Molecular Sciences)
Applications of Nuclear Physics and Particle Accelerators
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submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open
Keywords: proton and heavy‑ion therapy; boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT); FLASH radiotherapy; radioisotope production; accelerator‑driven systems (ADS); spallation neutron sources; ion beam analysis; radiation detection and dosimetry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Physics General)
Decision-Making Methods: Applications and Perspectives, 2nd Edition
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submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 31 | Submission Open
Keywords: decision-making methods; machine learning; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Physics-Informed Learning: Applications in Physics-Informed Neural Networks and Machine Learning
edited by and Antônio J. Silva Neto
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open
Keywords: physics-informed neural networks (PINNs); physics-informed machine learning (PIML); physics-informed learning (PIL); machine learning; deep learning; partial differential equations (PDEs); computational physics; inverse problems; computational engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Emerging Trends in Surface and Interfacial Science for Thermal–Fluid Processes
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submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface and interfacial phenomena; thermal– fluid systems; wetting and spreading dynamics; boiling and condensation heat transfer; multiphase flow and phase change; structured and functional surfaces; drop and bubble impact dynamics; surface energy and wettability control; numerical and experimental methods in interfacial flows; energy conversion and thermal management applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fluid Science and Technology)
Intelligent Prevention, Control and Precision Drainage Strategies for Deep Coal Seam Gas Disasters
edited by Chun Liu
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep coal seams gas control; gas drainage/extraction; permeability stress relief and permeability enhancement; hydraulic fracturing; coal and gas outburst intelligent monitoring; safety engineering; coalbed methane (CBM)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)
High-Entropy Alloys: Advancing Chemistry, Characterization and Computational Insights, 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 8 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-entropy alloys; multi-principal element alloys; phase stability and transformation; properties; advanced characterization techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)
Geochemistry and Geochronology of Rocks
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submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 7 | Submission Open
Keywords: geochronology; isotope geochemistry; petrotectonic assemblages; sedimentary provenance; physical properties; ore deposit; geobarometer and geothermometer; data-driven petrology/geochemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)
Feature Review Papers in Biomedical Engineering submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 6 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomedical engineering; medical devices; biophotonics; bioinformatics; biomedical sensors; biomedical signal processing; medical imaging; artificial intelligence in healthcare; wearable health systems; 3D bioprinting; neuroengineering; biomedical robotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)
Advances in Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity
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submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence for cybersecurity; machine learning for threat detection; deep learning in security; adversarial machine learning; intrusion detection systems; malware analysis; privacy-preserving AI; cyber threat intelligence; secure federated learning; network and IoT security
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advanced Research on Human-Machine Interaction in Autonomous Driving
edited by , , Vassilis Charissis and Yihun Jeong
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Submission Open
Keywords: human-machine interaction (HMI); autonomous driving; human factors and ergonomics; user experience (UX); user-centered design (UCD); artificial intelligence (AI); software-defined vehicle (SDV); safety engineering; data-driven design; eXtended reality (XR)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advances in Digital Signal Processing and Communications
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submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Submission Open
Keywords: adaptive filtering algorithms; digital modulation techniques; MIMO systems and signal processing; signal sampling and quantization; noise and interference mitigation; machine learning for signal processing; real-time signal processing; 5G and wireless communications; edge computing for signal processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering)
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