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Current Updates on Porous Materials

edited by

Bhupendra Kumar Singh

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 746 | Submission Open

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

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

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

edited by

Wei Li

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 744 | 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)

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 743 | 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 681 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Recent Developments in the Field of Intelligent Sensors

edited by

Marian Ion

Bogdan Firtat

and

Carmen Mihailescu

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 652 | 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)

Emerging Technologies of Human–Computer Interaction, 2nd Edition

edited by

Tibor Guzsvinecz

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 650 | 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)

Advances in User Experience for Human–Computer Interaction

edited by

Yi Yang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 639 | 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 609 | 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)

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

edited by

Masaharu Kagawa

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 591 | 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)

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 583 | 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)

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

edited by

Gordana Jovanovic Dolecek

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 583 | 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)

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)

Applications of Educational Technology and AI in Educational Settings

edited by

Martin Ebner

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 530 | 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)

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

edited by

Cher Ming Tan

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 527 | 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)

AI-Powered Wearable Technologies and Applications

edited by Huaiyu Zhu, Haoyi Fan and

Wendong Xiao

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 518 | 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)

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 512 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultrasound; biomedicine; medical diagnosis; biosensor

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

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

edited by

Gyueyol Kong

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 501 | 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 500 | 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 498 | 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)

New Energy Materials and Devices

edited by Walid Dachraoui

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 482 | 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)

Challenges and Applications of Radiation Detectors

edited by

Zhongchen Wu

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 480 | 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)

Functional Magnetic Materials and Devices: Recent Advances and Emerging Applications

edited by

R. Raudel Peña-Garcia

and

Yuset Guerra Dávila

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 459 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional magnetic materials; devices; films; nanowires; sensors; electronic devices; diluted magnetic semiconductors

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

Electronics in Biomedical Engineering: Devices, Systems, and Innovations

edited by

Suélia R. F. Rosa

and Adson Ferreira Da Rocha

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 443 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomedical devices; bioelectronics; signal processing; systems modeling; digital twin; embedded systems; physiological sensors; translational research; AI and control in healthcare; medical device innovation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Microfluidics and Biosensors in the Precision Medicine

edited by

Alexander Zhbanov

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 440 | Submission Open

Keywords: microfluidic platforms; biosensors; precision medicine; micro-total analysis systems (μTASs); lab-on-a-chip (LOC) systems; organ-on-a-chip (OOC) platforms; point-of-care testing (POCT)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Current Advances in Circuit Analysis and Signal Processing in Electrical Engineering

edited by

Hung-Yu Wang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 428 | Submission Open

Keywords: circuit theory; signal processing; circuit diagnostics and optimization; circuit optimization

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

Advances in Mining Driven by Computational Fluid Dynamics

edited by Ming Qiao and

Ping Chang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 426 | Submission Open

Keywords: gas migration; spontaneous combustion and heating management; respirable dust mitigation; water inrush; PDM control; dust explosion management; gas explosion prevention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Sustainable Technologies in Construction and Building Materials

edited by

Tiziana Cardinale

Stefania Liuzzi

and

Chiara Rubino

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 423 | Submission Open

Keywords: green materials; reduction of CO2 emissions; energy performance; durability; environmental impact; adaptive envelope; smart materials

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

Photocatalysis: Synthesis and Application

edited by

Diana B. Hernández Uresti

, Daniel Sánchez Martínez and

Elisa I. García López

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 414 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalysis; synthesis; photoelectrocatalysis; environmental remediation; energy; CO2 conversion

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

Novel Technologies and Discoveries for Nuclear Fusion

edited by Fabio Panza and Francesco Orsitto

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 414 | Submission Open

Keywords: nuclear fusion; magnetic confinement fusion—MCF; inertial confinement fusion—ICF; Tokamaks; fusion-fission hybrid systems; tritium breeding; plasma

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

Light Pollution Across Disciplines

edited by

Anna Czaplicka

and

Tomasz Ściężor

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 410 | Submission Open

Keywords: light pollution; artificial light at night (ALAN); circadian rhythms; biodiversity loss; ecosystems; human health; climate change; astronomical observations; sustainable lighting; atmospheric scattering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

Safety, Security, and Privacy in Data Transparency and Sharing

edited by

Henrique Santos

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 404 | Submission Open

Keywords: data transparency; data sharing; data security; data privacy; safety; privacy-preserving technologies; ethical data governance

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

BIM and the Future of Construction

edited by David S. Thorpe

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 404 | Submission Open

Keywords: BIM; civil engineering; construction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Intelligent Interaction in Cultural Heritage, 2nd Edition

edited by

Tibor Szkaliczki

Desislava Paneva-Marinova

Detelin Luchev

, Nektarios Moumoutzis, János Demetrovics and Radoslav Pavlov

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 397 | Submission Open

Keywords: cultural heritage; user interactions; machine learning; multimedia; content presentation; human-computer interaction; augmented reality; virtual reality

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

Cyber-Physical Systems and IT Solutions for Smart Industrial Applications

edited by

Paweł Kwiatoń

and Zoran Jurković

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 373 | 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)

Advances in Molecular and Genetic Technologies in Animal Sciences

edited by

Maria Elena Arias Cea

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 371 | Submission Open

Keywords: reproductive biotechnology; molecular biology of reproduction; genome editing; functional genomics; epigenetic regulation; in vitro embryo production; cloning; animal biotechnology; genetic engineering

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

Layered Nanomaterials for Sustainable Photocatalysis and Environmental Remediation

edited by

Monica Pavel

and

Ioan Balint

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 369 | Submission Open

Keywords: layered nanomaterials; approaches of fabrication; nanoscale structures; well-controlled properties; photocatalysis; environmental applications; clean energy

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

Aerodynamics and Structural Dynamics of Vehicles

edited by

Daniela Delia Alic

and

Aleksandar Miltenovic

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 367 | Submission Open

(This special issue belongs to the Section Transportation and Future Mobility)

AI and Connectivity in the Internet of Unmanned Vehicles: Challenges and Innovations

edited by

Antonio Manuel de Jesus Pereira

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 330 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; internet of unmanned vehicles; 5G/6G networks; edge computing; federated learning; autonomous systems; V2X communication; swarm intelligence; UAV networks; secure connectivity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Transportation and Future Mobility)

Advances in High-Switching-Frequency Applications for Electric Drives

edited by

Juan J. Aciego-Gallardo

Ignacio Gonzalez Prieto

and Angel Gonzalez-Prieto

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 320 | Submission Open

Keywords: electric drives; control scheme; power converters; electric mobility; axial flux electric machines; wide-bandgap technology; high switching frequency

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

Recent Advances in Natural Language Processing Techniques, 2nd Edition

edited by Jie Yang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 316 | Submission Open

Keywords: large language models; machine reading comprehension; information retrieval; text mining; language generation; machine translation; multilingual systems; chain of thought; retrieval-augmented generation; DL-based techniques and tools for NLP

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

Computer Vision and Action Planning for Human–Robot Interaction

edited by

Antonio Marin-Hernandez

Paulo Menezes

and

Luis Felipe Marín-Urías

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 310 | Submission Open

Keywords: human–robot interaction; computer vision; motion planning; robotics; artificial intelligence; perception and navigation; machine learning

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

Fault Diagnosis for Electrical Machines, Power Electronics, and Drives, 2nd Edition

edited by

Jose M. Guerrero

, Araitz Iturregi Aio and

Sergio Toscani

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 289 | Submission Open

Keywords: fault diagnosis; electrical machines; power converters; power electronics; fault detection; fault location; fault classification; electric drives; power converters

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

Radiomics: Latest Advances and Challenges

edited by

Alessandro Stefano

and

Giovanni Pasini

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 275 | Submission Open

Keywords: radiomics; medical imaging; imaging biomarkers; machine learning; artificial intelligence; multimodal data integration; feature extraction; reproducibility; precision medicine; clinical translation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Application of Decision Support Systems in Biomedical Engineering: 2nd Edition

edited by

Maria Rizzi

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 275 | 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)

Multimodal AI and Digital Innovations for Next-Generation Ophthalmic Care

edited by

Hyun Jin Shin

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 274 | Submission Open

Keywords: multimodal AI; digital biomarkers; ophthalmic surgery; surgical decision support; computer vision; strabismus; oculoplasty; clinical translation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Advances in Impact, Fatigue, and Fracture Mechanics: From Testing to Performance Improvement

edited by

Teresa Leonor Martins Morgado

and

Mario Pereira

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 269 | Submission Open

Keywords: impact; fracture; fatigue; structural integrity; finite elements; testing; artificial intelligence; machine learning; data-driven approaches; additive manufacturing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Applications of Geotechnical Mechanics in Underground Engineering

edited by Peng Hou, Mukhammedrakhym Rabatuly, Javokhir Toshov, Shanjie Su and Nurbol Khuangan

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 268 | Submission Open

Keywords: underground energy storage; deep mining; tunnel engineering; rock mechanics; digital twins; real‑time monitoring; circular economy; geotechnical resilience

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Advances in Target Tracking and Image Processing for Drones

edited by

Seokwon Yeom

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 266 | Submission Open

Keywords: target tracking; object detection; intelligent image and signal processing; multimodal sensor fusion; onboard computing; drone-based applications

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

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