Applied Sciences

Natural Products: Biological Activities and Applications

edited by

Rodrigo Cruz

, Irlon Ferreira and Lorane Izabel Da Silva Hage-Melim

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3364 | Submission Open

Keywords: pharmacology; nanotechnology; phytochemistry; essential oil; antimicrobial; foods; liposomes; biopesticides

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

Smart and Sustainable Additive Manufacturing: Emerging Technologies and Applications

edited by

Angelina Iakovets

and

Kamil Židek

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3302 | Submission Open

Keywords: emerging technologies; Virtual Reality (VR); Artificial Reality (AR); neural networks; Artificial Intelligence (AI); rapid prototyping; high-volume production; Internet of Things (IoT); Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT); manufacturing systems; digital twin; automation; robots; sustainability; decentralized production; advanced 3D printers; smart systems; Industry 4.0; Industry 5.0; advanced materials; 3D printing; additive manufacturing

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

Applied Computer Methods in Building Engineering

edited by Hyunkyu Shin and

Sanghyo Lee

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3276 | Submission Open

Keywords: building information modeling (BIM) and digital twins; computational design and performance analysis; automation in design, planning, and construction; artificial intelligence and machine learning for building systems; smart building operations and facility management; sensor technologies and real-time monitoring; predictive maintenance using data-driven approaches; visualization, AR/VR, and digital workflows; human–computer interaction in building environments; data analytics and decision support tools in construction

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

Innovative Approaches to Optimize Future Multi-Energy Systems

edited by Gabriele Volpato and

Martina Capone

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3259 | Submission Open

Keywords: multi-energy systems; optimization; uncertainty; machine learning; forecasting

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

Technical Advances in Geosynthetics

edited by

Anna Markiewicz

and

Eugeniusz Koda

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2947 | Submission Open

Keywords: geosynthetics; manufacturing; designing; numerical modeling; laboratory testing; geotechnical engineering; civil engineering; environmental protection

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering: Implications and Sustainable Solutions for Infrastructures and the Environment

edited by Paulo A.L.F. Coelho,

António M.G. Pedro

and

Diego Gino

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2793 | Submission Open

Keywords: earthquake geotechnical engineering; liquefaction; environment; sustainability; performance-based design; unconventional geomaterials; circular economy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Mechanics, Damage Properties and Impacts of Coal Mining, 2nd Edition

edited by

Hai Pu

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2626 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep mining; rock mechanics; multi-field and multi-phase coupling; damage mechanics; dynamic disaster

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Intelligent Automation and Robotics for Future Factories: Vision Systems, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Engineering

edited by

Filipe Pereira

and

Miguel Oliveira

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2601 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent automation; industrial robotics; machine vision; artificial intelligence; deep learning; quality inspection; edge computing; industrial IoT (IIoT); digital twins; human–robot collaboration

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

Geographic Visualization: Evaluation and Monitoring of Geohazards—3rd Edition

edited by

Sung-Min Kim

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2521 | Submission Open

Keywords: geohazards; landslides; earthquakes; ground subsidence; mining hazards; geographic information system; machine learning; remote sensing; Internet of Things; big data

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Advanced Methods and Techniques: Ensuring and Improving Food Safety and Quality

edited by

Patrizio Lorusso

,

Valentina Terio

and Pandiscia Annamaria

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2483 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-resolution mass spectrometry; biosensors and nanosensors for rapid detection; metagenomics and food microbiome analysis; blockchain-based traceability technologies; big data and artificial intelligence in food safety; hyperspectral imaging for quality control; isothermal amplification techniques (LAMP, RPA) for pathogen detection; advanced sampling and extraction methods for emerging contaminants; integrated foodomics approaches (proteomics, metabolomics, lipidomics); real-time automated HACCP monitoring systems

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

Advanced Digital Design and Intelligent Manufacturing, 2nd Edition

edited by

Jozef Svetlík

,

Rudolf Jánoš

and

Ján Semjon

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2418 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced digital design; intelligent manufacturing; automation; robotics; Industry 4.0; 3D printing; sustainable manufacturing; digital twin; CNC machines; computer aided design (CAD)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Mathematical and Numerical Methods in Fluid Engineering

edited by

María Isabel Lamas Galdo

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2343 | Submission Open

Keywords: numerical models; mathematical models; computational models; fluid engineering

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

Integrated Approaches to Rockfall Assessment: Bridging Geology and Engineering Perspectives

edited by

Pavlos Asteriou

and

George Papathanassiou

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2337 | Submission Open

Keywords: rockfall hazard assessment; susceptibility and risk modelling; trajectory simulation; rockfall mitigation measures; remote sensing; AI applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Defect Evaluation and Nondestructive Testing

edited by Nan Li,

Hwa Kian Chai

, Hongjin Wang and Shanxun Sun

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2299 | Submission Open

Keywords: defect detection; nondestructive testing and evaluation; impact analysis; defect quantification; smart systems; AI algorithms

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

Advances in Intelligent Machine Tools and Precision Machining

edited by Jun Zha and

Amaia Calleja-Ochoa

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2282 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent machine tools; precision machining; artificial intelligence; machine learning; sensing technologies; integrated testing; smart manufacturing; real-time monitoring; process optimization; CNC machining

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

Research on Fungal Biofilm Formation and Drug Resistance

edited by

Bruna Fernandes Gonçalves

,

Liliana Sousa Fernandes

and

Fernanda Isabel Antunes Gomes

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2092 | Submission Open

Keywords: fungal virulence; fungal biofilms; biofilm dynamics; biofilm resistance; antifungal agents; antifungal resistance; fungus–host interaction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Microbiology)

Soil Health and Soil Microbiology

edited by

Acacio Aparecido Navarrete

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2089 | Submission Open

Keywords: human activity impacts on soil health; innovative management of soil; sustainable use of soil in food production; sustainable use of soil in urban development; methodology to qualitatively evaluate soil health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

Novel Timber Structures and Materials in Building Engineering

edited by

Bidur Kafle

,

Srikanth Venkatesan

and

Sathees Nava

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2086 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable material; engineered timber; experimental investigation; mechanical properties; novel material; timber structures; timber composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Energy Storage Materials: Advances in Design, Characterization, and AI-Driven Discovery

edited by Anuj Pokle

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 1748 | Submission Open

Keywords: cathode active materials; lithium-ion batteries; energy storage; nanostructures; electrochemical performance; sustainability; sodium-ion batteries; solid-state batteries; structural/spectroscopic characterization; artificial intelligence/machine learning; data-driven materials science

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

Materials Structure and Properties: Prediction, Characterization, and Application

edited by Jiuhua Chen

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1700 | Submission Open

Keywords: Materials science; Metastability and phase transformation; Novel material design; Structural prediction; Property characterization; Computational materials research; First-principles calculations; Machine learning in materials discovery; Artificial intelligence in materials science; Experimental synthesis and characterization; Extreme condition studies; Synchrotron X-ray and neutron techniques; Electronic and optoelectronic applications; Condensed matter physics; Quantum materials; Astronomy and planetary materials; Interdisciplinary research; Materials innovation and technology

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

Veterinary Pathology and Food Safety

edited by Viorel Cezar Floristean and

Gheorghe Solcan

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1645 | Submission Open

Keywords: veterinary pathology; food safety; foodborne pathogens; one health; public health; zoonotic diseases; animal welfare; risk assessment; antimicrobial resistance; food contaminats

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

Next-Generation Concrete: Circular and Carbon-Conscious Solutions

edited by

Asaad Almssad

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1622 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable construction; green building; low-carbon materials; sustainable infrastructure; carbon footprint; life cycle assessment; eco-innovation; resilient materials; carbon sequestration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

AI-Based Material Design, Performance Evaluation and Construction Quality Control of Asphalt Pavement

edited by Xunhao Ding,

Yanshun Jia

,

Wensheng Wang

, Xiong Xiao and Bo Li

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1618 | Submission Open

Keywords: asphalt/cement-based material; high-throughput computing; genome interpretation of materials; AI-driven inverse design of materials; pavement performance evaluation; green and sustainable materials; intelligent construction and monitoring

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

Recent Developments in Electric Vehicles, Second Edition

edited by

Jingyang Fang

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1562 | Submission Open

Keywords: power architectures of electric drivetrains; multilevel converters in electric vehicles; battery state-of-charge (SOC)/health (SOH) estimation; battery management systems; wireless power chargers; vehicle-to-grid (V2G) services; optimization and coordination of charging for multiple vehicles; autonomous driving systems and enabling components

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

Enhancing the Thermal Properties of Lightweight Composite Materials

edited by

Baosheng Xu

and Ning Zhou

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1503 | Submission Open

Keywords: lightweight composite materials; thermal insulation; thermal conductivity; thermal management; collaborative optimization

Robotics and Autonomous Systems Applications

edited by

Leonel E. Lagos

and

Dwayne McDaniel

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1454 | Submission Open

Keywords: robot; robotics system; autonomous systems; human tracking; robotic solutions; artificial intelligence (AI) robotics

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

Fuzzy Optimization Method and Application

edited by

Konstantina Chrysafiadi

and

Evangelos Sakkopoulos

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1368 | Submission Open

Keywords: fuzzy logic; optimization; uncertainty; fuzzy programming; fuzzy decision-making; hybrid optimization techniques; uncertainty modeling; fuzzy systems

Advanced Biotechnologies and Clinical Developments in Dentistry and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: 2nd Edition

edited by

Christian Ralf Gernhardt

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1357 | Submission Open

Keywords: adhesive omaterials; clinical outcome; endodontics oral; surgery prosthetics; implantology bone; regeneration pain; dentin hypersensitivity

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

Emerging Trends in Geological and Mineral Exploration

edited by Keyan Xiao and

Jianping Chen

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1354 | Submission Open

Keywords: big data; 3D geological modeling; mineral exploration; predictive modeling; machine learning; sustainable mining; resource discovery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Extraction of Functional Ingredients and Their Application, 2nd Edition

edited by

Federica Turrini

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1348 | Submission Open

Keywords: extraction; functional ingredients; food waste and by-products; nutraceutical; cosmetic; food packaging

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

Manufacturing and Remanufacturing for Technological Innovation and Application

edited by

Xingwei Li

and

Joao Paulo Davim

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 1315 | Submission Open

Keywords: manufacturing systems; remanufacturing; circular economy; technological innovation; sustainable manufacturing; engineering management; smart factory; industrial engineering; product life cycle; closed-loop supply chain; resource efficiency; digital manufacturing; process optimization; environmental impact assessment; green supply chain; intelligent decision-making; production planning and control; life cycle assessment (LCA); Industry 4.0 applications

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

Geospatial Technology: Modern Applications and Their Impact, 2nd Edition

edited by

Laramie Potts

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1314 | Submission Open

Keywords: reality capture; AI; machine learning; visualization; multi-criteria decision analysis; geoAI; big data

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

New Insights into Network Security in the AI and Quantum Era

edited by

Hassan Soubra

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1270 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence in cybersecurity; quantum network security; post-quantum cryptography; AI-based intrusion detection; quantum-safe communication; machine learning for threat modeling; hybrid AI–quantum approaches

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

Advanced Sensors for Postural or Gait Stability Assessment—2nd Edition

edited by

Lingfeng Shi

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1236 | Submission Open

Keywords: gait recognition; wearable sensors; micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS); posture detection; deep learning; convolutional neural network (CNN); bidirectional long short term memory (LSTM)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Advances in Wood Processing and Wood Mechanical Properties

edited by

Martin Kučerka

and

Alena Očkajová

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1218 | Submission Open

Keywords: wood processing; wood mechanical properties; machining optimization; surface quality; tool wear; wood-based composites; non-destructive testing; sustainable manufacturing

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

Technology for Automation and Intelligent Mining—Second Edition

edited by

Pingan Peng

and Liguan Wang

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1106 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent mining; automation systems; unmanned mining equipment; real-time environment perception; artificial intelligence; Internet of Things; robotics; intelligent backfill; collaborative intelligent systems; mining safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Context Awareness in Intelligent and AI-Driven Information Retrieval

edited by Taha Osman

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 1104 | Submission Open

Keywords: context-aware information retrieval; retrieval-augmented generation (RAG); large language models (LLMs); neural and hybrid retrieval; generative AI; domain and user context modelling; natural language processing (NLP); knowledge-intensive applications

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

Advancing Disaster Resilience Through Geographic Information Systems

edited by

Varvara Antoniou

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1059 | 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)

Feature Review Papers in the Section "Green Sustainable Science and Technology", Second Edition

edited by

Ning Li

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 961 | Submission Open

Keywords: solid waste resource utilization; energization; resource recovery; reuse of water resources; pyrolysis; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; adsorption; advanced redox; environmental functional materials; carbon capture and utilization

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

Applied Biomechanics for Sport Sciences and Foot Orthopaedics

edited by

Rubén Sánchez-Gómez

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 858 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomechanics; foot; orthopaedics; sport performance; injury prevention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Physicochemical, Sensory and Nutritional Properties of Foods

edited by

Andréa Alves Simiqueli

,

Milton De Jesus Filho

and

Márcia Cristina Teixeira Ribeiro Vidigal

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 854 | Submission Open

Keywords: food analysis; physicochemical characterization; discriminatory sensory analysis; affective sensory analysis; descriptive sensory analysis; non-sensory characteristics; sensory thresholds; nutritional composition; functional properties

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

Solid Oxide Cells: Latest Advances and Prospects

edited by

Mudasir Yatoo

,

Pedro Piqueras

and

Joaquin de la Morena

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 740 | Submission Open

Keywords: solid oxide fuel cells; solid oxide electrolysers; high-efficiency energy conversion; hydrogen production; decarbonisation; clean energy technologies; renewable energy integration

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

Waste Valorization, Green Technologies and Circular Economy, 2nd Edition

edited by

Amanda Laca Pérez

and

Yolanda Patiño

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 737 | Submission Open

Keywords: waste valorization; life cycle assessment; circular economy; recycling; sustainable development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

Advances in Machining, Surface Integrity, and Operational Properties of State-of-the-Art Materials

edited by

Kamil Leksycki

and Eugene Feldshtein

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 729 | Submission Open

Keywords: state-of-the-art materials; coatings for workpieces and tools; cutting and abrasive processes; surface texture; surface integrity; friction and wear behavior; high-speed and high-performance cutting

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

New Horizons in Environmental and Pollutant Monitoring: Low-Cost Technologies for Detection, Characterization, and Assessment

edited by Jorge Mendoza-Pérez and Israel Reyes-Ramírez

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 716 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensor; pollution; low-cost; air quality; water availability; soil fertility; monitoring; calibration; impacts; machine learning

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

Interdisciplinary Approaches to Skin Aging: From Molecular Mechanisms to Technological Interventions

edited by

Foteini Biskanaki

and Dimitrios Chaniotis

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 687 | Submission Open

Keywords: skin aging; longevity; biomedical technologies; energy-based devices; regenerative medicine; molecular mechanisms; translational research; tissue engineering; anti-aging interventions

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

Next-Generation Engineering and Design Toolsets: Boosting Human Creativity by Mixed Reality and Artificial Intelligence

edited by

Michele Fiorentino

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 588 | Submission Open

Keywords: mixed reality; engineering and design applications; artificial intelligence; usability; smart manufacturing; digital twins; collaborative virtual environments

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

New Challenges in Aquatic Ecosystems and Their Biodiversity

edited by Janeide De Assis Padilha

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 577 | Submission Open

Keywords: aquatic ecosystems; biodiversity; climate change; emerging pollutants; invasive species; conservation; ecosystem services; monitoring tools; ecological resilience; freshwater and marine

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

Designing Indoor and Outdoor Acoustic Environments: Implications on Humans’ Comfort and Wellbeing

edited by

Marco Caniato

and

Arianna Marzi

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 552 | Submission Open

Keywords: acoustic comfort; soundscape design; environmental noise; human wellbeing; indoor environmental quality; cognitive performance; noise control; inclusive design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Digital Control of Power Electronics Converters in Renewable Energy Systems

edited by

Janeth A. Alcalá-Rodríguez

and Víctor Cardenas

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 511 | 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)

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