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Advances in Energy Dissipation Systems submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 550 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy absorption mechanisms; structural damping; vibration control; seismic energy dissipation; dynamic response mitigation; passive damping systems; active damping systems
Applied Computer Methods in Building Engineering
edited by Hyunkyu Shin and
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 548 | 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)
Laser-Induced Self-Formed Structures: From Physical Phenomena and Theoretical Concepts to Engineering Applications
edited by Huaiyu Cui and
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 532 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser processing; self-formed structures; micro/nano; surface behavior
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)
Utilization of Industrial Waste in Cemetitious Materials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 531 | Submission Open
Keywords: industrial waste; building demolish waste; municipal waste; mineral tailings; foundry sands; cemetitious materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Current Advances in Intelligent Semantic Technologies submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 526 | Submission Open
Keywords: knowledge representation and reasoning (KR& R); rule-based systems; ontology; knowledge graphs; ontology engineering; automated reasoning; semantic interoperability; scalable knowledge graphs; formal verification in AI; explainable AI; logic-based AI and deductive systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advanced Surface Engineering for Tribological Applications submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 503 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced tribology; hard coatings; surface treatments; tribological modeling and simulation; microstructure and properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Sciences and Technology)
Advanced Intelligent Technologies in Bioinformatics and Biomedicine
edited by
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 489 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep learning approaches to biomedical data analysis; computational genomics; proteomics; and metabolomics; single-cell omics data analysis; network biology and systems biology; biomarker discovery and personalized medicine; pharmacogenomics and drug discovery; AI-driven medical imaging and diagnostics; bioinformatics tools and software development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Advances in Noise and Vibration Signal Processing in Transportation Systems
edited by
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 436 | Submission Open
Keywords: noise; vibration; signal processing; transportation systems; transport; means of transport; transportation infrastructure; technical condition; safety; diagnosing; measurement; durability; wear; operation; reliability; fault detection; data transmission; artificial intelligence; filtration; fault diagnosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Transportation and Future Mobility)
Machine Learning-Aided Design of New and Existing Buildings submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 421 | Submission Open
Keywords: seismic design of reinforced concrete (R/C) structures; seismic design of steel structures; seismic design of masonry structures; seismic assessment and retrofitting of existing structures; soil– structure interaction effects; artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; software development; materials science; structural health monitoring; structural system identification; structural control; building information modeling; digital twins
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Deep Learning and Machine Learning in Biomedical Data: 2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 414 | Submission Open
Keywords: imaging: X-ray; US; CT; MRI; fMRI; PET; SPECT; molecular imaging; pathologic slice; cell imaging; etc.; text: EMR data; descriptive data; etc.; waveform: EEG; MEG; ECoG; ECG; voice; electrophisiologic data; etc.; genetic data; CNN; RNN; transformer; large language model; generative AI; multimodal data
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advances in Technologies for Data Privacy and Security
edited by and Reiner Creutzburg
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 406 | Submission Open
Keywords: data privacy; cybersecurity; artificial intelligence; generative AI; privacy -preserving machine learning; federated learning; differential privacy; model security; homomorphic encryption; blockchain security
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Evaluation, Measurement and Verification of Energy Savings
edited by
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 401 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy savings; measurement and verification; inflation rate; interest rate; payback; carbon emission factor
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Science and Technology)
Current Updates on Optical Scattering
edited by Zhipeng Yu and
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 374 | Submission Open
Keywords: optical scattering; optical wavefront shaping; optical modulation; optical phase conjugation; intelligent algorithms; transmission matrix; artificial intelligence; machine learning; and deep learning; optical encryption; optical holography
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Physics General)
Advances in Technologies, Algorithms and Applications for Planning, Scheduling and Optimization
edited by
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 353 | Submission Open
Keywords: logistical planning; just-in-time manufacturing; route optimization; IOT; bio-inspired optimization; data streaming; big data analytics; meta-heuristics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Fatigue and Fracture in Advanced and Sustainable Materials submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 350 | Submission Open
Keywords: fracture; fatigue; structural integrity; finite elements; energy-based approaches; testing; machine learning; data-driven approaches; additive manufaturing; advanced materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)
Sports Medicine: Latest Advances and Prospects—2nd Edition
edited by Javier Portillo and
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 349 | Submission Open
Keywords: sports medicine; exercise medicine; sports science; injury prevention; regenerative therapies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)
Advances in Decarbonization and Circularity in the Built Environment
edited by , Elisabetta Palumbo and
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 347 | Submission Open
Keywords: building LCA; zero CDW; bioclimatic design; life quality; environmental impacts mitigation; local supply chain; circular economy; environmental; social and economic sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Blasting Analysis and Impact Engineering on Materials and Structures
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 344 | Submission Open
Keywords: impact dynamics; structural response; material failure; protective design; high strain rate; energy absorption; multi-scale simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
Advanced Techniques and Applications in Magnetic Resonance Imaging
edited by Krzysztof Malczewski and Ryszard Kozera
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 342 | Submission Open
Keywords: MRI; fMRI; DTI; magnetic resonance spectroscopy; nuclear magnetic resonance; medical physics; nuclear; AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)
Cognitive Modeling: Theory, Methods and Applications
edited by , Luca Szegletes and
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 324 | Submission Open
Keywords: neural networks; cognitive modeling; machine learning; educational assessment; ADHD; learning difficulties; synthetic data generation; model validation; adaptive learning; psychometric modeling; attention disorders; computational psychology; artificial intelligence; cognitive simulation; educational technology; case studies; biofeedback; item response theory; cognitive abilities; individual differences
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
New Challenges in Intelligent Agent Systems submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 312 | Submission Open
Keywords: multiagent system; agent-based simulation; education; transportation; security; healthcare; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advances in Engineering Soil Properties and Testing for Ground Stabilization, 2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 302 | Submission Open
Keywords: soil properties; soil evaluation; ground stabilization; ground improvement; traditional and nontraditional admixtures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Advancements in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Data Mining Technologies
edited by
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 299 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; data mining; GIS; spatial pattern; prediction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)
Application of Antioxidants in Pharmaceutics and Physical Chemistry submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 292 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical chemistry; spectroscopy; in silico; molecular docking; molecular dynamics; NMR crystallography; extraction methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical and Molecular Sciences)
Neural Networks for Circuit Design
edited by Sneha Banerjee and
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 291 | Submission Open
Keywords: neural networks; circuit design; electronic design automation (EDA); reduced-order modeling; compact modeling; analog and digital circuits; RF and mixed-signal systems; neural network-based optimization; automated circuit design; circuit performance prediction models
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering)
Advances in Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, Spintronics, and Optoelectronics
edited by José Holanda Da Silva Júnior
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 288 | Submission Open
Keywords: magnetism; spintronics; optoelectronics; spin– optotronic phenomena; magneto-optical effects; spin phenomena
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
Application of Plant-Based Biomaterials submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 286 | Submission Open
Keywords: organic electronics; paper-based biosensors; energy storage; energy harvesting; flexible electronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Secure and Privacy-Preserving Technologies for Satellite Communications
edited by and Songnian Zhang
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 286 | Submission Open
Keywords: satellite constellation; remote sensing; satellite navigation; security and privacy; on-orbit processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering)
Advances in Wastewater Treatment: Emerging Contaminants, Resource Recovery and Sustainability
edited by
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 276 | Submission Open
Keywords: wastewater treatment; emerging contaminants; resource recovery; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)
Bioactive Analysis and Applications of Honey and Other Bee Products
edited by Daniela Pauliuc, and
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 274 | Submission Open
Keywords: honey; films; hydro-gels; analytical methods; honey authentication
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Science and Technology)
Advances in Intelligent Systems: Innovation and Applications
edited by Juan Carlos González Moreno and Francisco Javier Rodríguez Martínez
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 268 | Submission Open
Keywords: multi-agent systems; LLM-based agents; machine learning; optimization algorithms; autonomous systems; swarm intelligence; reinforcement learning; decision support systems; smart systems; pattern recognition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Novel Insights into Intelligent System and Embedded Technology submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 267 | Submission Open
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence; applied machine learning; explainable Artificial Intelligence; trustworthy Artificial Intelligence; Internet of Things
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Materials Structure and Properties: Prediction, Characterization, and Application
edited by Jiuhua Chen
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 261 | 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)
Engineering Soft–Rigid Interfaces Through 3D Printing: Challenges, Opportunities, and Advances in Materials, Characterization, and Applications
edited by Denizhan Yavas
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 259 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D printing; soft– rigid interfaces; interface mechanics; multi-material composites; mechanical characterization; experimental characterization; numerical modeling; advanced manufacturing; material properties; polymers; metals; ceramics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
Application of Optomechatronic Technologies in Ocean Observation
edited by Hangzhou Wang and Hui Huang
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 256 | Submission Open
Keywords: optomechatronics; ocean observation; sea ice observation; optical sensing; oceanographic instrumentation; real-time data analytics; environmental sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine Science and Engineering)
Intelligent Drilling Technology: Modeling and Application
edited by Dan Sui
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 255 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; drilling technology; automation; real-time monitoring; decision support; efficiency; safety
Advances in Biotechnological Processes: The Challenges of Accurate Analytical Methods
edited by and Lidiane Maria Andrade
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 248 | Submission Open
Keywords: microorganisms; compounds of interest; analytical methods; mass spectrometry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Advanced Food Processing Technologies and Food Quality: 2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 231 | Submission Open
Keywords: food processing; food safety and preservation; food quality; nutrients; alternative sources; novel raw materials for food production; bioactive compounds; food additives; innovative technology; zero waste
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Science and Technology)
Research on Adipose Tissue Metabolism and Thermogenesis submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 230 | Submission Open
Keywords: adipose tissue; brown fat; white fat; adipose tissue metabolism; browning of adipose tissue; thermogenesis; thermal regulation; visceral fat; subcutaneous fat; obesity; UCP-1; uncoupling protein 1; thermogenin; mitochondria; heat production; non-shivering thermogenesis; body core temperature
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)
Methods, Techniques and Tools for Microalgae-Based Process and Product Development submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 229 | Submission Open
Keywords: microalgae-based bioprocesses; microalgae-based products; photosynthetic microorganisms; bioremediation and environmental applications; analytical methods for microalgae research; microalgae– organism integration; microalgae culture
Machine Learning Algorithms and Data Structures
edited by , Lingyu Si, and
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 227 | Submission Open
Keywords: data structure optimization; machine learning algorithm interpretability; learning process analysis; algorithm comprehension; data structure transformation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Wireless Communications and Networks
edited by and Innocent Davidson
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 220 | Submission Open
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence (AI); wireless communications; machine learning; 5G/6G networks; satellite communications; underwater communications; remote sensing; image processing; smart cities; IoT; vehicular networks; signal processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering)
New Topics on System Learning and Control and Its Applications submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 211 | Submission Open
Keywords: learning; control systems; human factor; MEMS; IoT
Advanced Control and Sensing Technologies for Intelligent Underwater Systems
edited by , Yong Cao and
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 198 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent underwater systems; sensor fusion; swarm and distributed control; learning-based control; real-time signal processing; bio-inspired control and sensing; novel actuation and perception mechanisms; model predictive control; autonomous navigation and planning; underwater robotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine Science and Engineering)
Advances in Structural Integrity and Failure Analysis submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 193 | Submission Open
Keywords: structural integrity; failure analysis; structural monitoring; crash analysis; scientific reconstruction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)
Applied Biomechanics for Sport Sciences and Foot Orthopaedics submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 191 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomechanics; foot; orthopaedics; sport performance; injury prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)
Sensor for Physiological Monitoring
edited by Jose Luis Bermejo Ruiz and Bruno Ribeiro Do-Couto
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 182 | Submission Open
Keywords: physiological monitoring; wearable sensors; digital health; sport science; personalized healthcare
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Innovative Finite Element Analysis Methods for Composite Materials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open
Keywords: composite structures; numerical simulation; computational efficiency; advanced modeling techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
Innovative Soil Amendments in Sustainable Soil Health Management
edited by , Jianying Shang and Xinliang Dong
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 170 | Submission Open
Keywords: new soil amendment; soil health; biological changes; experiment; crop yield; environmental impact
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)
Technique Advances in Tailings Treatment: Pollution, Disposal, Reprocessing and Reclamation submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 165 | Submission Open
Keywords: tailings management; tailings dams; mine tailings; tailings disposal; tailings reprocessing; tailings dewatering; tailings stabilization; acid mine drainage (AMD); tailings geochemistry; tailings environmental impact
(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)
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