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Recent Advances in Rock Mass Engineering: 2nd Edition
edited by , and Jingjing Meng
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 88 | Submission Open
Keywords: rock mechanics; laboratory test; numerical simulation; theoretical analysis; field investigation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Cyber-Physical Systems and IT Solutions for Smart Industrial Applications
edited by and Zoran Jurković
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 86 | 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)
Technique Advances, Novel Materials and Applications of Electroluminescence
edited by Hyocheol Jung
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open
Keywords: electroluminescence; EL devices; solid-state lighting; phosphor; single emissive layer; exciton; hot exciton; emissive materials; organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs); white electroluminescence; integrated photonics; on-chip light sources; near-infrared (NIR) materials; organic photodetectors; organic emitters; photoacid generators; perovskite light-emitting diodes (PeLEDs); alternating current electroluminescence (ACEL); light-emitting electrochemical cells (LECs); external quantum efficiency (EQE)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Smart Cities: 2nd Edition
edited by Ali Jalooli
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; smart cities; urban planning; sustainable development; IoT in urban contexts; AI-driven infrastructure management; environmental monitoring; public safety technology; data analytics in urban management; AI policy and smart cities
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Fuzzy Logic and Artificial Intelligence: Emerging Techniques and Their Applications submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open
Keywords: fuzzy logic; interpretability in artificial intelligence; hybrid fuzzy– AI models; decision making under uncertainty; human-centric intelligent systems; theoretical and methodological advances
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Novel Approaches and Challenges in Nuclear Fusion Engineering, 2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open
Keywords: nuclear fusion; high-current and high-voltage power supplies; pulsed loads; energy storage; electromechanical and thermomechanical analysis; power conversion system in nuclear fusion facilities; nuclear and real-time diagnostics; neutronics; cooling systems; manufacturing processes for nuclear fusion; multiphysics analyses; superconductivity; artificial intelligence and machine learning; power exhaust
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Science and Technology)
Recent Advances in Quality, Safety and Sensory Analyses of Vegetable Food Products submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open
Keywords: non-conventional technologies; alternative raw materials; physical– chemical properties; biological properties; sensory analysis; food safety; shelf life
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Science and Technology)
Advances in Unsteady Aerodynamics and Aeroelasticity, 2nd Edition
edited by Flávio D. Marques
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open
Keywords: unsteady flow; aeroelastic instabilities; dynamic aeroelasticity; flutter analysis; transient aerodynamics; aeroelastic control; flow control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aerospace Science and Engineering)
Finite Element Analysis and Computational Modeling in Orthodontics and Periodontal Biomechanics
edited by , Cristian Doru Olteanu and Ada Delean
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open
Keywords: periodontitis; periodontal breakdown; orthodontic treatments; orthodontic forces; bone loss; periodontal ligament; finite elements analysis; numerical methods; boundary conditions; failure criteria; anatomical accuracy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Dentistry and Oral Sciences)
Deep Learning-Based Computer Vision Technology and Its Applications
edited by Carlos Lima
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open
Keywords: semantic/instance segmentation; automatic brain segmentation; wireless capsule endoscopy; cystoscopic image analysis; surgical-tool detection and segmentation; object recognition and scene segmentation; defect detection; facial recognition; pest detection and/or prediction; automatic inventory management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Exercise Physiology and Rheology—New Experience
edited by and Piotr Mika
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open
Keywords: exercise physiology; sport physiology; rheology blood; exercise hemorheology; hemorheological responses to exercise physiology; erythrocyte deformability and aggregation; viscosity; effects of exercise on blood rheology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Digital Technologies Enabling Modern Industries, 2nd Edition
edited by Janis Arents, and
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open
Keywords: perception; navigation; robotics; automation; robotic grasping; sensors; IoT; simulation; synthetic data; multiagent systems; smart manufacturing; artificial intelligence; virtual and augmented reality; digital twins
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Industrial Technologies)
Bioorganic Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry
edited by Anna Waszkielewicz
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open
Keywords: design; synthesis; biological evaluation; pharmacological activity; new derivatives; novel mechanism; biological system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)
Innovative Strategies and Emerging Technologies for Crop Improvement submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open
Keywords: precision agriculture; digital agriculture; environmental sensors; remotely piloted aircraft; remote sensing; digital elevation model; terrestrial rover; machine learning; unmanned aerial vehicle
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Science and Technology)
Coordination Chemistry with Nitrogen-Donor Ligands: Advances and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open
Keywords: coordination compounds; organometallic complexes; spectroscopic characterization; photochemistry; homogeneous catalysis; heterogeneous catalysis; electrochemistry; sensors; biological activity; synthesis; monodentate ligands; polydentate ligands; mononuclear complexes; polynuclear complexes; N-donor ligands; substituted N-ligands; polypyridines
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical and Molecular Sciences)
Applied Technologies in Animal Physiology and Welfare Monitoring submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal welfare; animal health; physiological monitoring; wearable sensors; real-time data; stress assessment; behavioral analysis; artificial intelligence; non-invasive techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Science and Technology)
Validation and Measurement in Analytical Chemistry: Practical Aspects, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open
Keywords: analytical chemistry; analytical methods; chemical sensors; methods development; methods improvement; methods validation; quality control of analytical measurements; quality control samples; reference materials; chemical sensors; statistical treatment; comparative study
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical and Molecular Sciences)
Application of Machine Vision in Biomechanical Engineering
edited by Ying Yi
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine vision; biomechanical engineering; motion capture; medical image analysis; surgical robotics; biomechanics; computer vision; deep learning; human movement analysis; tissue mechanics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Industrial Technologies)
Advances in Coal Mining Technologies
edited by and Feiteng Zhang
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open
Keywords: coal mining; intelligent technology; green mining; disaster prevention and control; deep resource exploitation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)
Convergence of Big Data Technologies and Machine Learning: Integrated Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 72 | 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)
Advanced Nanomaterials and Electrochemical Technologies for Sustainable Energy Storage and Conversion
edited by Michael J. Wagner
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; nanostructured materials; energy storage; energy conversion; batteries; fuel cells; capacitors; energy harvesting; biomass; sustainable
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Science and Technology)
Application of Machine Learning and Computer Methods for Advancing Forest Sciences submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; artificial intelligence; remote sensing; forest pest detection; precision forestry; UAV; LiDAR; SAR; computer vision; geospatial analytics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Sustainable Science and Technology)
Multi-Scale Modeling of Material Behavior in Engineering Environments
edited by Kazimierz Drozd and
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 65 | 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)
Underground Space Monitoring
edited by Shaohui Tang, Weiqiang Xie, Qi Zhang and Yucong Pan
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open
Keywords: underground engineering; complex ground; extreme environments; monitoring instrument; monitoring technologies; intelligent monitoring; accurate monitoring; real-time perception; disaster warning; risk prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Objective Recognition and Detection in Marine Engineering
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open
Keywords: marine remote sensing; deep learning; target detection and recognition; feature extraction and fusion; noise interference suppression; image and signal processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine Science and Engineering)
Advanced Sensors Integrated for Biomedical Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomedical sensors; wearable sensors; implantable sensors; biosensors; medical devices; point-of-care diagnostics; continuous monitoring; chronic disease management; micro/nanofabrication; Internet of Medical Things (IoMT); personalized medicine; biomarkers; smart textiles
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)
Advanced Polymer Composites: Design, Functionalization and Emerging Applications submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; fillers; functionalization; additives; multifunctionality; sustainability; molecular design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical and Molecular Sciences)
Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy and Its Applications
edited by and Montserrat Hidalgo
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open
Keywords: in situ measurement; on line monitoring; remote sensing; unassisted spectra analysis; mapping
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optics and Lasers)
Microwave and Antenna System for Biological and Medical Applications
edited by Sandra Costanzo
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open
Keywords: microwave sensors; antennas; medical and biomedical appplications; signal processing algorithms for biomedicine; machine learning methods for biomedicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)
Diffractive, Metasurface and Membrane Optics for Sensing and Imaging
edited by
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open
Keywords: diffractive optics; meta-optics; metasurface optics; membrane optics; remote sensing; imaging; space
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optics and Lasers)
Application of Decision Support Systems in Biomedical Engineering: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 45 | 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)
Applications of Nonlinear Optical Devices and Materials
edited by Chongqing Wu
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open
Keywords: nonlinear optics; optical materials/devices; nonlinear phenomena; fiber-optics; integrated optics; optical frequency conversion; nonlinear imaging techniques; photonic devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optics and Lasers)
New Horizons and Applications for Big Data Analysis and Smart Computing
edited by
submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3073 | Submission Open
Keywords: cloud/edge computing; mobile computing; Internet of Things
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Applied Artificial Intelligence and Software Engineering
edited by
submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 208 | Submission Open
Keywords: applied artificial intelligence; software engineering; AI-driven software development; reliable AI systems; software testing and optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Digital, Resilient and Sustainable Supply Chains: Research Trends and Future Challenges
edited by , , Eugénio Miguel Rocha and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 15 articles | Viewed by 55292 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Industrial Technologies)
Advanced Technologies in Data and Information Security, Fourth Edition submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 13 articles | Viewed by 33889 | Submission Open
Keywords: data protection; information security; cybersecurity; cyber threats; privacy; forensics; cryptography; blockchain; AI- and ML- driven security
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Research on Biomechanics, Equipment Development, Motor Control and Learning of Human Movements
edited by Mingjiu Yu and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 26001 | 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)
Assistive Technologies for Rehabilitation: Challenges and Applications submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 19954 | Submission Open
Keywords: assistive technologies; health behavior; health promotion; rehabilitation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics and Automation)
Application of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Human-Computer Interaction
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 14432 | Submission Open
Keywords: human– computer interaction; machine learning; human– swarm interaction; human-centered computing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
New Advances in Antioxidant Properties of Bee Products submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 14068 | Submission Open
Keywords: apitherapy; hive products; apilarnil; modern extraction techniques; analytical methods; antioxidant potential of bee products; plants; quality products
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Science and Technology)
Road Safety in Sustainable Urban Transport
edited by Monica Meocci, Francesca La Torre, and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 12298 | Submission Open
Keywords: vulnerable road users; traffic calming; urban roads; accident prediction model; urban road design; automated vehicles in urban roads; inclusive and sustainable urban design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Transportation and Future Mobility)
Multiobjective Optimization: Theory, Methods and Applications
edited by and Qi Kang
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11319 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent optimization; multiobjective optimization; engineering optimization problems; expensive optimization problems; machine leaning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Applications of Analytical Chemistry in Food Science
edited by , Rosalia Zianni, and Annalisa Mentana
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10523 | Submission Open
Keywords: chromatography; chemometrics; food quality and safety; IR; lipidomics; mass spectrometry; NIR; novel food; omics; proteomics; spectroscopy; spectrophotometry; Raman; traceability; volatolomics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Science and Technology)
Big Data Analysis and Management Based on Deep Learning: 2nd Edition
edited by , and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10218 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep learning methods for analysis of big data; deep learning methods for the analysis of multisource time-series data; deep learning methods for semantic information extraction from complex image and video data; model acceleration for deep learning of big data; theory and novel application scenarios of cross media big data analysis; investigation of the latest progress in this field
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advances in AI and Optimization for Scheduling Problems in Industry submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8902 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); optimization techniques; smart scheduling; machine learning (ML); predictive maintenance; decision-focused learning; integrated learning-and-optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Industrial Technologies)
Advances in Honeybee and Their Biological and Environmental Threats submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8071 | Submission Open
Keywords: honey bee health; disease; invasive species; predators; parasites; diagnosis; control; prevention; bioindicators; environmental monitoring; management practices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Vibroacoustic Monitoring: Theory, Methods and Applications submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7506 | Submission Open
Keywords: vibro-acoustics; vibro-acoustic modelling; vibro-acoustics applications; mechanical vibrations; acoustics; sensors; systems; metrology; standardization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Acoustics and Vibrations)
Resistance Training: Acute Responses, Short and Long-Term Adaptations in Athletic Performance and Health submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7218 | Submission Open
Keywords: resistance training; functionality and health; acute/short-/long-term training interventions; sports performance; body composition; neuromuscular adaptations; muscle architecture characteristics; muscle fiber type composition; non-communicable chronic diseases; elderly and sedentary individuals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Privacy-Preserving and System Security Control Based on Machine Learning submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7192 | Submission Open
Keywords: privacy preserving; system security; machine learning; differential privacy; adversarial machine learning; secure federated learning; machine learning based attack detection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Emerging Technologies of Sustainable Building Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6913 | Submission Open
Keywords: cement concrete materials; alkali-activated materials; supplementary cementitious materials; waste reusing; low-carbon concrete; carbon capture concrete; durability and sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
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