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New Trends in Mechanical Engineering: Artificial Intelligence and Materials for Sustainability

edited by

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2558 | Submission Open

Keywords: artficial intelligence; adavanced materials; sustainable design; mechanical engineering; smart manufacturing; eco-friendly technologies; data-driven optimizatiol; life-cycle assessment; intelligent systems; interdisciplinary engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Digital Design and Impact Assessment of New Building Materials

edited by

Javier Orozco-Messana

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2532 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellular materials; bio-inspired design; hybrid design; material functionalization; PCM; modular design; building circularity; nanomaterials; energy materials; green materials; additive manufacturing

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

Recent Advances in Pile Foundation Engineering

edited by

Yunpeng Zhang

and Xin Liu

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2387 | Submission Open

Keywords: pile foundations; pile design and construction techniques; AI-enhanced pile engineering; pile renewal and health monitoring

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Intelligent Fault Diagnosis and Prognosis in Electric Motors and Energy Storage Systems

edited by

Ki-Yong Oh

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2205 | Submission Open

Keywords: fault diagnosis; prognostics; electric motors; energy storage systems; battery management systems; condition monitoring; predictive maintenance; remaining useful life (RUL); machine learning; artificial intelligence; digital twin; data-driven methods; smart monitoring systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Innovative, Hybrid Energy Solutions and Technologies

edited by

Alireza Dehghanisanij

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2199 | Submission Open

Keywords: hybrid energy systems; clean and renewable energy; conversion and storage; energy production; energy storage technologies; energy management and optimization; energy efficiency; innovative technologies; energy security; energy equity and access; exergy analysis; environmental risk assessment; energy policy frameworks; advanced energy conversion; rural and urban energy solutions

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

Advances in Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis for Power Equipment

edited by Huan Yuan and Linlin Zhong

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2185 | Submission Open

Keywords: power equipment; condition monitoring; fault diagnosis; signal processing; machine learning; artificial intelligence; predictive maintenanc; power system reliability

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

Advances in Computer Networks and Software-Defined Networks

edited by

Jerzy Domzal

and

Edyta Biernacka

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2144 | Submission Open

Keywords: software-defined networks; machine-learning; traffic engineering; cross-layer networks; SDN controllers

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

Low-Dimensional Quantum Materials: Synthesis, Properties, and Potential Applications

edited by

Yi Zhang

and Can Wang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2144 | Submission Open

Keywords: quantum dots; nanowires; 2D materials; atomically thin crystals; moiré superlattices; van der Waals heterostructures; topological quantum states; topological insulators; Dirac semimetal; Weyl semimetal; nodal-line semimetals; Majorana fermions; quantum spin Hall effect; charge density wave; excitons; valleytronics; quantum magnetism; superconducting interfaces; monolayer semiconductors; quantum confinement; quantum criticality; molecular beam epitaxy; chemical vapor deposition; scanning tunneling microscopy; scanning tunneling spectroscopy; angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy; scanning tunneling electron microscopy; quantum transport

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

Next-Generation Glass-Ceramics Materials for Energy, Environment, and Biomedical Applications

edited by Deepak Patil and

Marina Konuhova

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2133 | Submission Open

Keywords: glass-ceramics; energy storage materials; bioactive glass-ceramics; carbon negative glass processing’s; solar cell; sustainable materials

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

Computer Vision and Deep Learning: Advanced Technology and Applications into Civil Engineering

edited by

Hernan Pinto

and

Diogo Ribeiro

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2030 | Submission Open

Keywords: interoperability; immersive simulation; IoT sensors; 3D visualization; real-time data; intelligent automation; hybrid environments; spatial contextualization; predictive analytics; computer vision and deep learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Advances in Food Safety and Microbial Control, 2nd Edition

edited by

Ramona Iseppi

,

Patrizia Messi

and

Carla Sabia

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 1947 | Submission Open

Keywords: pathogens; natural substances; shelf life; antimicrobial; biofilm; spoilage bacteria; food safety; new detection methods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Microbiology)

Bioorganic Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry

edited by Anna Waszkielewicz

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1908 | Submission Open

Keywords: design; synthesis; biological evaluation; pharmacological activity; new derivatives; novel mechanism; biological system

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Recent Advances in Digital Technology and Digital Engineering

edited by

Wen Zheng

and

Pengfei Wang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1858 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital technology; digital engineering; digital twins; artificial intelligence; computer vision; real-time monitoring; industrial automation

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

Advanced Design and Evaluation of Modern Antenna Systems

edited by Ramiro Samano Robles and Jianxing Li

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1830 | Submission Open

Keywords: antenna design; propagation evaluation; wearable antennas

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

Nonlinear Dynamics and Control in Electromechanical Systems

edited by Yeyin Xu, Zhaobo Chen and

Yong Xie

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1801 | Submission Open

Keywords: nonlinear dynamics; vibrations; electromechanical systems; intelligent control; data-driven; system modeling; computing method

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Advances in AI for Extended Reality: From Explainable Agents to Generative Worlds

edited by

Marina Anca Cidota

and

Clara Maathuis

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1769 | Submission Open

Keywords: XAI techniques; generative AI; agent-based modeling; digital twin; augmented/virtual/mixed realities

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

Application of Machine Learning in Geoinformatics

edited by

Zifu Wang

and

Cheng-Yu Ku

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1706 | Submission Open

Keywords: ML/AI in geoinformatics; remote sensing; spatial prediction and pattern recognition; geospatial big data; natural language processing (NLP); large language models (LLMs); urban planning and transportation safety; environmental monitoring and disaster management; public policy applications; ethical and interpretable AI

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Applied Endodontics and Oral Health: From Materials to Medicine

edited by Igor Tsesis

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1701 | Submission Open

Keywords: endodontics; periapical disease; dental materials; root canal disinfection; regenerative endodontics; systemic conditions; endodontic imaging; AI-assisted diagnosis; decision-making models

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

Innovations in Maritime Safety: Integrating Artificial Intelligence, Human Factors, and System Resilience

edited by

José A. Orosa García

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1683 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; marine safety; merchant ships; human factor; resilience; new technologies

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

Orthodontics: Advanced Techniques, Methods and Materials—Second Edition

edited by

Gabriele Di Carlo

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1635 | Submission Open

Keywords: orthodontic miniscrews; rapid palatal expansion supported by miniscrews; distalization using orthodontic miniscrews; digital orthodontics; clinical treatments in orthodontics using innovative digital techniques; cone beam computed tomography; malocclusions; orthognathic preparations; adult orthodontic treatment; ortho-perio treatment

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

Emerging Spatial Analysis Methods in Geographic Information Systems

edited by

Andrea Nucita

and

Massimo Mucciardi

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1610 | Submission Open

Keywords: spatial analysis; geographic information systems (GIS); artificial intelligence (AI); machine learning (ML); deep learning (DL); large language models (LLMs); natural language processing (NLP); spatial clustering; urban planning; energy systems modelling; disaster management; remote sensing; GeoAI; data aggregation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Advancements in Industrial Robotics and Automation

edited by

Olaf Ciszak

,

Katarzyna Peta

and

Jozef Husar

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1559 | Submission Open

Keywords: industrial robots; robotics and automation; artificiall intelligence; advanced manufacturing; digital twin; dark factory; Industry 4.0/5.0; collaborative robots; vision systems; virtual reality; augmented reality

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

Advanced Computer Vision and AI in Optomechatronic Systems

edited by

Francisco Cuevas de la Rosa

, Juan Martín Carpio Valadez and

Juan Humberto Sossa-Azuela

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 1537 | 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 Digital Signal Processing and Communications

edited by

Jaejin Jeong

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1535 | Submission Open

Keywords: adaptive filtering algorithms; digital modulation techniques; MIMO systems and signal processing; signal sampling and quantization; noise and interference mitigation; machine learning for signal processing; real-time signal processing; 5G and wireless communications; edge computing for signal processing

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

Advances in Biosignal Processing, 2nd Edition

edited by

Keun-Chang Kwak

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1529 | 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 1507 | 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 1505 | 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 1498 | 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 1440 | 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 1415 | 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 1404 | 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 1196 | 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 1194 | 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 1140 | 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 1134 | 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 1095 | 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 1088 | 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 1058 | 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)

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 1040 | 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)

Business Applications of Artificial Intelligence

edited by

Paweł Weichbroth

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1036 | Submission Open

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

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

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 1013 | 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)

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

edited by

Hyo-Seol Lee

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1009 | Submission Open

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

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

Advances in Ocean Acoustics

edited by Tongwei Zhang and

Huifang Chen

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 895 | 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 849 | 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 836 | 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 831 | 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 811 | 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 786 | 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 772 | 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)

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