Applied Sciences

New Perspectives in Cell Biology and Disease Treatment

edited by

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 495 | Submission Open

Keywords: cell signaling; molecular mechanisms; disease pathogenesis; targeted therapy; cellular communication; gene regulation; cancer biology; regenerative medicine; organoids; translational research

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

AI-Enabled Acceleration of Spectroscopic Research and Materials Modelling

edited by

Marek Doskocz

and

Jacek Kujawski

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 438 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; scientific discovery; autonomous laboratories; self-driving labs; large language models; AI-accelerated spectroscopy; automated spectral interpretation; workflow automation; structural characterization; density functional theory; computational chemistry; materials discovery

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

In-Memory Computing: Progress, Critical Technologies and Applications

edited by

Wang Kang

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 436 | Submission Open

Keywords: in-memory computing; neuromorphic architecture; edge computing; energy-efficient systems

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

Four-Dimensional (4D) Printing: Materials, Structures, Processes and Applications

edited by Chengjun Zeng,

Wei Zhao

, Xiaozhou Xin and Chen Lin

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 434 | Submission Open

Keywords: 4D printing; shape memory polymers; hydrogels; liquid crystal elastomers; multifunctional structures

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

Advances in Veterinary Diagnostics

edited by

Bogdan Sevastre

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 399 | Submission Open

Keywords: veterinary diagnostics; clinical pathology; automated detection systems; clinical chemistry

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

Development and Application of Functionalized Nanostructures and Nanomaterials

edited by

Victor Burlakov

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 366 | 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)

Novel Trends in Bioactive Compounds

edited by Barbara Soldo

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 311 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; extraction and synthesis methods; chemical composition; biological activity

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

Latest Advances in Magnetic Materials and Device Applications

edited by Lizhu Ren

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 296 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetic materials; spintronics; magnetic heterostructures; magnetic dynamics; magnetic tunnel junctions; MRAM devices; novel magnetic materials

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

Innovative Metals and Alloy Materials for Corrosion-Resistant Applications

edited by

Marzena Mitoraj-Królikowska

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 279 | Submission Open

Keywords: metals and alloys; innovative alloys; corrosion resistance; corrosion prevention; seawater corrosion; electrochemical corrosion; pipeline corrosion

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

Biomedical Engineering Research on Immunity

edited by

Hayato Terayama

and

Gloria Guerrero Manriquez

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 258 | Submission Open

Keywords: immunity; innate and adaptive immune cells; neural; stem cells; genetics; bioengineering; infectious disease and non infectious disease; artificial intelligence; electronic and magnetic devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Novel Research on Bioactive Compounds in Plant Products, 2nd Edition

edited by Martin Backor

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 222 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant secondary metabolites; plant bioactive compounds; phytochemicals; plant biotechnology; biological activity; functional food of plant origin; plant natural resources

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

Research and Application of Artificial Neural Networks and Fuzzy Cognitive Maps

edited by

Katarzyna Poczęta

submission deadline 9 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 594 | 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)

Holistic Approaches in Artificial Intelligence and Renewable Energy

edited by

Ionut Nica

, Nora Monica Chirita and

Camelia Delcea

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 25375 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; renewable energy; cybernetics; energy portfolio optimization; smart grids; circular economy; sustainable development goals; energy forecasting; energy investment optimization

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

Application of Fluid Mechanics and Aerodynamics in Aerospace

edited by Yue Zhang and Zhenlong Wu

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 17057 | Submission Open

Keywords: supersonic flow; hypersonic flow; flow control; propulsion; shock wave; aerodynamics; scramjet; ramjet

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

Advances in Electrochemical Sensors and Biosensors: Design, Development, and Applications

edited by

Alexandra Virginia Bounegru

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9418 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochemical sensors; biosensors design; nanomaterials; molecularly imprinted polymers; biorecognition elements; medical diagnostics; pharmaceutical contaminant detection

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

Railway Vehicle Dynamics: Advances and Applications

edited by

Krzysztof Zboiński

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2617 | Submission Open

Keywords: railway vehicle dynamics; numerical simulation; railway vehicle stability; numerical tools; methods of railway vehicle dynamics; vehicle construction; vehicle–track interactions; vehicle–infrastructure interactions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Advances in Functional Properties of Probiotics

edited by

Blanca Rosa Aguilar Uscanga

,

Josué Raymundo Solis Pacheco

and

Angélica Villarruel-López

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2272 | Submission Open

Keywords: probiotics; prebiotics; functional foods; lactic acid bacteria; yeasts; human milk; dairy products; biological activity; functional properties

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

Advances in Games and Immersive Technologies

edited by

Roberto Ribeiro

and

Anabela Marto

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2009 | Submission Open

Keywords: video games; game design; games UX; serious games; augmented reality; virtual reality; extended reality; games user research; games accessibility; analogue games

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

Applied Robot Manipulator

edited by

Guichao Yang

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 616 | Submission Open

Keywords: robot manipulator; robotics; human–robot interaction; artificial intelligence; robot arm; robot control; mechanics; sensor technology, machine intelligence and pattern recognition; machine vision

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

Exploration, Selection, Transportation and Analysis of Space Materials

edited by Andrea Longobardo and

Fabrizio Dirri

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 524 | Submission Open

Keywords: extraterrestrial samples; transportation techniques; meteorites; collection methods; data analysis

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

High-Value-Added Chemicals from Lignocellulosic and Agri-Food Biowastes: A Path Toward Sustainability

edited by

Dimitris P. Makris

and

Dimitris Vlastos

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 429 | 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)

New Trends and Challenges in EEG/NIRs Signal Processing and Its Applications

edited by

Ana M. Barbancho

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 312 | Submission Open

Keywords: EEG-NIRS signal processing; new applications in EEG-NIRs; signal processing; brain function; new EEG-NIRs databases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Biological Challenges in Cultural Heritage Conservation: From Biopatinas to Higher Plants and Their Diversity, Mechanisms, Control, and Management

edited by

Daniela Isola

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 296 | Submission Open

Keywords: yeast; moulds; microfungi; black fungi; canvas deterioration; lichens; stone monuments; wall paintings; wooden artefacts; waterlogged archaeological wood; paper; parchment; textile conservation; leather; mummies; paintings; glass; biocides; essential oils; physical control methods; eco-friendly biocide; underwater archaeological site; low-impact methods; vegetation control; IPM-integrated pest control; mosaics; pink patinas; cyanobacteria; phototrophs; bacteria

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

Data-Driven Control System: Methods and Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Wenfeng Hu

and M. (Meichen) Guo

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 242 | Submission Open

Keywords: data-driven control; machine learning in control systems; networked control systems; adaptive control systems; real-time systems analytics; big data in control applications; sustainable and energy-efficient controls; security and privacy in data-driven systems

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

Smart Functional Nanomaterials: From Synthesis to Digital Water Solutions

edited by

Álvaro De Jesús Ruíz-Baltazar

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 169 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional nanomaterials; smart materials; heavy metal removal; nanocomposites; magnetic nanoparticles; advanced adsorbents; water sensors; digital water technology; catalysis

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

Recent Trends in Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Digital Trust

edited by

Shawon Rahman

and

Shuva Paul

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2427 | 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)

Generative AI: From Theory to Applications

edited by Douglas C. Schmidt and Peng Zhang

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 515 | Submission Open

Keywords: generative artificial intelligence; large language models (LLMs); diffusion models; generative adversarial networks (GANs); foundation models; multimodal learning; agentic orchestration frameworks; AI ethics and responsible AI; model interpretability and robustness; AI applications in science and industry

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

AI-Based Machinery Health Monitoring

edited by

Alexandru Stanciu

and

Rui Araújo

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 20 articles | Viewed by 54577 | Submission Open

Keywords: predictive maintenance; fault diagnosis and prognostics; advanced sensing and monitoring techniques; digital twins; remaining useful life prediction; deep learning; machine learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Recent Advances and Application of Virtual Reality

edited by

Chrysostomos Stylios

, Athanasios Christopoulos and

Stylianos Mystakidis

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 38484 | 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)

Advances in Dairy Products: Composition, Properties, Detection, Application, and Development

edited by

Małgorzata Ziarno

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 29364 | Submission Open

Keywords: dairy products; milk; cheese; yogurt; ice cream; protein; calcium; nutrients; probiotics; prebiotics; functionality; food safety; production technologies; microbiology; biochemistry; sensory analysis; new products

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

Intelligent Techniques and 3D Virtual Reconstruction for Architectural Heritage

edited by

Federico Luis Del Blanco García

,

Luis Javier Sánchez Aparicio

and

Rafael Martín Talaverano

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 25836 | Submission Open

Keywords: building information modeling (BIM/HBIM); digital twin; 3D reconstruction; 3D modelling; virtual reality; augmented reality; artificial intelligence; point clouds; NURBS modelling; architectural heritage; smart technologies; heritage conservation; computational design

Physical Chemistry, Formulation and Processing, Intersection of Food Sciences, Engineering and Global Health

edited by Teresa Carvajal and

Gustavo F. Gutiérrez-López

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 21067 | 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)

Sports, Exercise and Healthcare

edited by

Seung-Taek Lim

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 15 articles | Viewed by 20348 | Submission Open

Keywords: health; physical activity; exercise; well-being; quality of life; elderly; adolescent; sports

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

Feature Review Papers in Section Applied Industrial Technologies

edited by

Antonella Petrillo

and

Alexandre Carvalho

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 18875 | 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)

New Advances in Artificial Intelligence and Medical Data Science

edited by

Han Liu

, Hongyang Chen and Xiaotong Zhang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 18458 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; data mining; large language models; medical data

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

Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity: Challenges and Opportunities

edited by

Emil Pricop

and

Khalil El-Khatib

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 17916 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; cybersecurity; AI-based cybersecurity; AI-based threat detection; threat intelligence; AI-based malware detection; adversarial machine learning; adversarial artificial intelligence; robust and reliable AI-based cybersecurity

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

Dietary Supplements in Clinical and Translational Practice: Mechanisms, Applications and Future Directions

edited by

George Jitca

,

Amelia Tero-Vescan

and

Bianca-Eugenia Ősz

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 15687 | Submission Open

Keywords: dietary supplements; nutrient–drug interactions; safety; phytonutrients; therapeutic efficacy

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

Technologies and Techniques for the Enhancement of Agriculture 4.0

edited by

Roberto Romaniello

and

Claudio Perone

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 15422 | Submission Open

Keywords: Agriculture 4.0; smart farming; agri-technologies; precision agriculture; information technologies; robotics; machine learning; big data; artificial intelligence (AI); Internet of Things (IoT); virtual and augmented reality

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

Smart Healthcare: Techniques, Applications and Prospects

edited by

Emi Yuda

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 14931 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart healthcare; machine learning; wearable technology; biosensor monitoring; health management

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

Marine-Derived Bioactive Compounds and Marine Biotechnology

edited by Ana Augusto,

Susana F. J. Silva

,

Marco Lemos

and

Patrícia Valentão

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 14530 | 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)

Ground Penetrating Radar: Data, Imaging, and Signal Analysis

edited by

Xuan Feng

,

Haoqiu Zhou

and

Zejun Dong

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 14353 | Submission Open

Keywords: GPR; imaging; signal processing; modeling; inversion; application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Deep Learning and Its Applications in Natural Language Processing

edited by Caren Han, Josiah Poon, Siwen Luo and Yihao Ding

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 14249 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep learning; natural language processing (NLP); large language models (LLMs); multimodal models; text generation; NLP applications; financial NLP; medical NLP

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

Advancements in HVAC Technologies and Zero-Emission Buildings

edited by

Abdo Abdullah Ahmed Gassar

and

Erwin Franquet

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 13459 | Submission Open

Keywords: zero emission performance; indoor air quality; heat pump technology; renewable energy integration; smart control systems; thermal comfort optimization; energy management; smart zero-emission design; zero-emission building lifecycle; AI and IOT applications

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

Animal Nutrition: Latest Advances and Prospects

edited by Polyana Pizzi Rotta and

Alex Lopes da Silva

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11829 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal nutrition; feed additives; nutrient metabolism; gut health; feed efficiency; precision feeding; sustainable livestock production; functional ingredients; climate-smart nutrition; microbiome; digital agriculture; ruminants; monogastrics; aquafeed; feed innovation

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

Recent Advances in Optical Sensors

edited by Oscar E. Bonilla Manrique and

Pedro Martín-Mateos

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11233 | Submission Open

Keywords: optical sensor; spectroscopy; integrated optics; multisensing of different compounds; optical applications; optical sensor applications; new technologies; design and miniaturization of optical sensors; instrumentation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Optics and Lasers)

Power Systems and Energy Systems: Technologies and Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Yingyi Liu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10628 | Submission Open

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

Large Language Models and Knowledge Computing

edited by Ming Liu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10326 | Submission Open

Keywords: knowledge computing; domain knowledge-enhanced large language models; active reasoning based on large language models; exploration of the knowledge boundaries of large language models

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

Additive Manufacturing and Machining Technologies for Engineering Materials

edited by

Pierpaolo Iovane

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9706 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; engineering materials; 3D printing; process optimization

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

Applied Biomechanics for Sport Performance and Injury Rehabilitation

edited by

Francisco García-Muro San José

and Ángel Luis Rodríguez-Fernández

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9253 | Submission Open

Keywords: sport physiotherapy; sport biomechanics; injury; performance; rehabilitation

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

Advances and Challenges in Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2nd Edition

edited by

Meng Li

and

Peng Huang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 15 articles | Viewed by 8860 | Submission Open

Keywords: rockmass instability; rockmass mechanics; fractured rockmass; constitutive models; energy evolution; strata control; backfill mining; rock engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Journal Menu

Journal Browser

Special Issues

Further Information

Guidelines

MDPI Initiatives

Follow MDPI