Applied Sciences

Advanced Computer Vision and AI in Optomechatronic Systems

edited by

, Juan Martín Carpio Valadez and

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 1540 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital image processing; computer vision; artificial intelligence; optomechatronic systems; smart manufacturing; medical technologies; autonomous robotics; metaheuristics; intelligent automation; technology integration

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

Advances in Biosignal Processing, 2nd Edition

edited by

Keun-Chang Kwak

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1536 | Submission Open

Keywords: ECG signal processing; EMG signal processing; EEG signal processing; PPG signal processing; biosignal applications using deep learning; biosignal applications using computational intelligence

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

Applied Geophysics and Volcanology: Tools for Exploring the Dynamic Earth

edited by

Antonella Longo

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1517 | Submission Open

Keywords: volcanic underground magmatic systems and eruptions; crust and mantle structure and dynamics; earthquakes; surface phenomena: tsunami, landslide, costal and submarine instability; volcanic and/or tectonic monitoring: gas emissions, geodesy, seismicity, and thermal, gravity, electromagnetic, magnetotelluric observations; inversion procedures; numerical and laboratory modeling; integrated multi-sensor volcano surveillance; early-warning systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

New Challenges in Metamaterials: Latest Advances and Prospects

edited by Ke Wu and

Xiaoguang Zhao

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 1508 | Submission Open

Keywords: programmable and tunable metamaterials; adaptive and non-linear metamaterials; machine learning algorithms for metamaterial optimization; advanced metamaterial fabrication techniques; durability and performance of metamaterials in extreme environments; applications of metamaterials in energy harvesting and sensing; metamaterials in medical imaging and diagnostics; metamaterial-based antennas for 5G and beyond

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

Advanced Methods and Geometric Approaches for Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition

edited by

Elias N. Zois

and

Alex Alexandridis

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1503 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep learning for vision; machine learning for vision; pattern recognition; geometric data-driven topologies computing; Riemannian geometry; Riemannian computing; optimization methods on manifolds and/or linear spaces

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

Computer-Aided Design in Mechanical Engineering: 2nd Edition

edited by

Rocco Furferi

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1454 | Submission Open

Keywords: computer-aided design (CAD); mechanical engineering; design optimization; simulation techniques; additive manufacturing; 3D modelling; product development; sustainable design; virtual reality in CAD; engineering software integration; education

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Solar Cells: From Materials and Devices to Applications

edited by

Jacek Dąbrowski

, Janusz Zarębski and Damian Bisewski

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1423 | Submission Open

Keywords: solar cells; solar modules; photovoltaic systems; solar cell applications; measurements and modeling

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

Recent Advances in Hyperspectral Imaging Technology

edited by Marco Marcon

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1405 | Submission Open

Keywords: hyperspectral imaging (HSI); machine learning in HSI; sensor development; data processing and analysis; multimodal imaging; real-time applications

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

Effects of Physical Training on Exercise Performance—3rd Edition

edited by

Marcin Maciejczyk

and

Przemysław Bujas

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1205 | Submission Open

Keywords: training; sport; health; fitness; aerobic performance; anaerobic performance; strength; endurance; power; intensity; speed; balance; physical capacity; co-ordination; hypoxia; plyometrics; interval training

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

Feature Paper Collection in the Section ‘Energy Science and Technology’, Second Edition

edited by

Demis Pandelidis

,

Katrzyna Wartalska

and Martyna Grzegorzek

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1200 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy efficiency; renewable energy technologies; advanced thermal systems; smart energy systems; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); thermal energy storage; energy recovery; evaporative cooling; water desalination ; water–energy nexus

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

Advancing Sustainable Energy Through Quantum Material Innovation

edited by

Eduard Babulak

, Mark Hermann Rümmeli and Alicja Bachmatiuk

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 1142 | Submission Open

Keywords: quantum optics; quantum materials; quantum dots

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

Additive Manufacturing of Alloys: Microstructure and Mechanical Performance, 2nd Edition

edited by Nthabiseng Maledi

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1136 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; parameter optimization; advanced and high entropy alloys; mechanical properties; corrosion and oxidation resistance; heat treatment; post-processing techniques; surface engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Additive Manufacturing Technologies)

Advances in Plasma Physics, Diagnostics, and Technology

edited by Earl E. Scíme, Chishung Yip and Lei Chang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1102 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma dynamics; plasma diagnostics; plasma-surface interactions; plasma sources; plasma waves; plasma sheaths; electron energy distribution functions; laser-aided plasma diagnostics; langmuir probes; RF plasmas

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Physics General)

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) as a Tool for Evaluating Sustainable Packaging Systems

edited by

Patrycja Bałdowska-Witos

and

Izabela Piasecka

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1095 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable packaging life cycle assessment (LCA) circular economy; eco-design packaging recycling biodegradable materials; environmental impact life cycle optimization

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

Application of Artificial Intelligence in the Logistics Industry and Supply Chain

edited by

Taeho Park

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1060 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI logistics; supply chain; machine learning; cybersecurity risks; digital transformation; resilience; sustainability; risk management; ethics regulation

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

Business Applications of Artificial Intelligence

edited by

Paweł Weichbroth

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1042 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; data analysis; data mining

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

Multi-Scale Modeling of Material Behavior in Engineering Environments

edited by Kazimierz Drozd and

Shengtai Zhou

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1041 | Submission Open

Keywords: fractal structure; self-organization; heat and mass exchange; macroscopic research; FEM analysis; phase transformations; additive manufacturing

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

Recent Advances in Pediatric Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, 2nd Edition

edited by

Hyo-Seol Lee

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1017 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric dentistry; pediatric orthodontics; orthodontic treatment; diagnosis; dental materials

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

Advanced and Smart Manufacturing Processes and Machine Tool Technologies: 2nd Edition

edited by

Michał Gdula

,

Lucia Knapčíková

and

Jozef Husar

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1015 | Submission Open

Keywords: precision machining; difficult-to-cut materials; multi-axis milling; tool wear; industrial engineering; Industry 5.0; composites; manufacturing engineering; engineering management; smart manufacturing systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Advances in Ocean Acoustics

edited by Tongwei Zhang and

Huifang Chen

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 897 | Submission Open

Keywords: underwater acoustic communication; underwater acoustic positioning; underwater PNT (positioning, navigation, and timing); underwater navigation systems; acoustic signal processing; autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) acoustics; underwater acoustic networks; oceanographic acoustic sensors; acoustic localization techniques; underwater acoustic imaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Acoustics and Vibrations)

Chemical and Methodological Approaches to Meat Quality and Preservation

edited by

John Quiñones

, Néstor Sepulveda and

Rommy Díaz

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 851 | Submission Open

Keywords: meat quality; lipid oxidation; preservation methods; analytical techniques; natural antioxidants; active packaging; omics technologies; shelf-life; production process; meat products

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

Health Benefits of Plant-Based Diet-Derived Bioactive Components

edited by

Miguel López-Moreno

and

Nuria Perez-Diaz-del-Campo

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 840 | Submission Open

Keywords: polyphenols; plant-based dietary patterns; sustainable diets; plant-forward nutrition; gut microbiota; bioavailability; nutrient–microbiome interactions; oxidative stress; inflammation

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

Advances in Ridge Augmentation and Dental Implantology

edited by

Nikolaos Soldatos

,

Theofilos Koutouzis

and Arndt Guentsch

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 837 | Submission Open

Keywords: ridge augmentation; soft tissue augmentation; phenotype modification therapy; dental implants; guided implant dentistry; immediate implants; virtual implant planning; angled screw channel abutments; 4D analysis; emergence profile; implant restorations

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

Robust Fault-Tolerant Controllers for Unmanned Aircraft Vehicles

edited by Valery Salauyou

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 814 | Submission Open

Keywords: actuator faults; adaptive controller; attitude controller; disturbance rejection controller; distributed controller; external disturbances; failure recovery system; fault-tolerant controller; field-programmable gate array (FPGA); finite-state machine (FSM); flight controller; formation maintenance; fuzzy logic controller; hardware description language (HDL); hierarchical controller; machine learning; multi-drone system; neural controller; path tracking controller; pose tracking; proportional integral-derivative (PID) controller; robust controller; sliding mode controller; speed controller; swarm intelligence; UAV swarm; system on a chip (SoC); trajectory tracking; tracking controller; UAV network; unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)

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

Innovative Materials and Technologies in Food Packaging

edited by

Gabriel Mustatea

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 790 | Submission Open

Keywords: food packaging; biodegradable materials; active and smart packaging; nanotechnology; recycling; edible films and coatings; sustainability; intelligent sensors

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

Advances in Terahertz and Laser Technologies: Innovations, Applications, and Future Directions

edited by Hui Li and

Chenglong Zheng

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 788 | Submission Open

Keywords: terahertz technology; laser applications; metasurfaces; wave manipulation; photonic devices; imaging and sensing; non-destructive evaluation; ultra-broadband communication; optical engineering; terahertz metamaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Physics General)

New Technology for Wastewater Treatment and Energy Production

edited by

Joanna Czarnota

,

Adam Masłoń

and

Aleksandra Szaja

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 775 | Submission Open

Keywords: new technologies for wastewater treatment (e.g., AOPs, MBR, AGS, mineral and organic sorbents, etc.); contaminants in wastewater (previously tested and new contaminants); water and nutrient recovery from wastewater; sludge-to-energy technologies; energy recovery and production; energy-positive wastewater treatment plants; process modeling and optimization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

Machine Automation: System Design, Analysis and Control, 2nd Edition

edited by

Wei Li

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 757 | Submission Open

Keywords: modern mechanical design methods; digital design and advanced manufacturing technology; electromechanical system modeling; simulation and control methods; reliability analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Current Updates on Porous Materials

edited by

Bhupendra Kumar Singh

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 754 | Submission Open

Keywords: MOFs/COFs; zeolites; clays; catalysis; sequestration of hazardous contaminants

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

Cultural Heritage and Art in VR/AR/MR

edited by

Radu Comes

, Dorin-Mircea Popovici and

Calin Gheorghe Dan Neamtu

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 748 | Submission Open

Keywords: virtual reality; augmented reality; mixed reality; cultural heritage; immersive technologies; digital reconstruction; virtual museums; human–computer interaction; 3D scanning; digital art

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

Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Radiology

edited by

Roberto Iezzi

and Alessandro Posa

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 685 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep leaning; radiology; personalized medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Emerging Technologies of Human–Computer Interaction, 2nd Edition

edited by

Tibor Guzsvinecz

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 665 | Submission Open

Keywords: human–computer interaction; immersive environments; interaction models; smart environments; user experience

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

Recent Developments in the Field of Intelligent Sensors

edited by

Marian Ion

,

Bogdan Firtat

and

Carmen Mihailescu

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 653 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensor technology; signal processing techniques; neural signal acquisition; neural sensing; biocompatibility; wearable pressure sensor

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

Advances in User Experience for Human–Computer Interaction

edited by

Yi Yang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 642 | Submission Open

Keywords: adaptive, context-aware and cross-device interfaces; multimodal interaction (voice, gesture, gaze); extended reality (AR/VR/MR) & spatial computing; conversational and agentic systems; accessibility & inclusive design; human-centered AI and explainability; UX metrics, analytics & reproducibility; trust, privacy & ethics in UX

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

Convergence of Big Data Technologies and Machine Learning: Integrated Applications

edited by

Chung-Hao Chen

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 632 | Submission Open

Keywords: scalable machine learning; computer vision; cybersecurity; bioinformatics; natural language processing; big data

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

Research on Biomechanics, Equipment Development, Motor Control and Learning of Human Movements: 2nd Edition

edited by Mingjiu Yu and

Gongbing Shan

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 605 | Submission Open

Keywords: motion analysis; complicated human movements; everyday and vocational tasks; equipment design and development; ergonomics; biomechanical modeling; motor control; motor learning; biomechanical feedback training

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

Anthropometric and Body Composition Assessments in Health, Nutrition, and Sport

edited by

Masaharu Kagawa

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 605 | Submission Open

Keywords: body composition assessment techniques; anthropometry; densitometry; hydrometry; dual energy X-ray absorptiometry; computed tomography; ultrasound; infrared; magnetic resonance imaging; bioelectrical impedance analysis; 4 compartment model; 3D scanning; anthropometric indices; skinfolds; somatotype; phantom stratagem; malnutrition; stunting; wasting; overweight; obesity; frailty; sarcopenia; sarcopenic obesity; osteoporosis; metabolic biomarkers; masked obesity; eating disorders; metabolic syndrome; athletes; sports performance; chronic diseases; body image; psychological disorders; nutritional assessment; health assessment; pregnancy; infants; children; adolescents; elderly; ethnicity; gender; growth and development; sports

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

Advances in Applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Software-Defined Radio (SDR)

edited by

Gordana Jovanovic Dolecek

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 587 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning; deep learning; wireless communications; software-defined radio; modulations; wireless channel; 6G communications; spectrum sensing; cognitive radio

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

The Smart Carbon Footprint Revolution—Examining Interdisciplinary Progress

edited by Shaohua Liu and

Zhili Sun

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 574 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon footprint measurement; dynamics analysis; digital governance; AI-driven modeling; green computing; next-generation communications; energy-saving technology; smart cities

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

Applications of Educational Technology and AI in Educational Settings

edited by

Martin Ebner

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 560 | Submission Open

Keywords: educational technology; MOOCs; AI in education; seamless learning; technology-enhanced learning; open education; adaptive learning; instructional design; learning experience design

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

Monitoring and Analysis of Environmental Contaminants

edited by

Claudia Stihi

and Crinela Dumitrescu

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 550 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental contaminants; heavy metals and potential toxic elements; radionuclides; microplastics; persistent organic pollutants; environmental monitoring; analytical techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

Radiation and Environmental Effects on Electronic Devices: Reliability, Failure, and Protection

edited by

Cher Ming Tan

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 530 | Submission Open

Keywords: degradation; safety; testing; mission-critical electronic systems; failure analysis; mitigation

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

Applications of Ultrasonic Technology in Biomedical Sciences, 2nd Edition

edited by

Constanza Rubio Michavila

,

Sergio Castiñeira-Ibáñez

and

Daniel Tarrazó-Serrano

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 525 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultrasound; biomedicine; medical diagnosis; biosensor

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

AI-Powered Wearable Technologies and Applications

edited by Huaiyu Zhu, Haoyi Fan and

Wendong Xiao

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 524 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI wearable hardware; wearable active health; special wearable devices

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

Next-Gen Sensors: AI-Enhanced Detection and Applications

edited by Mengjie Zhang and Shuai Ma

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 515 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI; sensors; animal husbandry; pets; meat

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

Signal Processing and Communication for Wireless Sensor Network—2nd Edition

edited by

Gyueyol Kong

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 504 | Submission Open

Keywords: distributed signal processing; sensing, detection, and estimation in sensor networks; communication and networking technologies; cross-layer optimization for sensor networks; machine learning techniques for sensor networks; energy-efficient implementation for sensor networks

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

Advances in Plasma Science and Technology for Sustainable and Emerging Applications

edited by

Nagendra Kumar Kaushik

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 503 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma science; advanced technologies; interdisciplinary research; sustainable solutions; environmental applications; materials and nanotechnology; life sciences; system development; scalability; innovation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Physics General)

Privacy, Security and Protection Mechanisms for Trustworthy and Resilient AI Systems

edited by Orhan Ermiş

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 500 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; large language models (LLMs); AI security and privacy

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

Challenges and Applications of Radiation Detectors

edited by

Zhongchen Wu

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 491 | Submission Open

Keywords: radiation detector; radiation detection technology; detector materials; energy resolution; radiation hardness; medical imaging detector; nuclear radiation monitoring; high-energy physics detector; environmental radiation detection; semiconductor detector; scintillation detector; detector miniaturization; radiation measurement; nuclear security; space radiation detection

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Physics General)

New Energy Materials and Devices

edited by Walid Dachraoui

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 483 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy materials; electrochemical devices; in situ characterization; operando microscopy; multiscale modeling; machine learning; degradation mechanisms; sustainable energy devices; interface engineering; device fabrication

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

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