Applied Sciences

Optimization of Scheduling Problem and Supply Chain Management

edited by

and

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 401 | Submission Open

Keywords: scheduling optimisation; supply chain management; production planning; inventory control; vehicle routing; heuristics and metaheuristics; artificial intelligence/machine learning; sustainability and resilience

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

Advances in Intelligent Positioning Technology

edited by

Cristiano Pendão

and

Ivo Silva

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 400 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent positioning; indoor–outdoor localization; sensor fusion; 5G/6G positioning; cooperative positioning; AI-enhanced positioning; mobility; smart cities; seamless positioning

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

Assistive Technology and Accessible Human–Machine Interaction: State of the Art

edited by

Alexandros Pino

and

Georgios Kouroupetroglou

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 394 | Submission Open

Keywords: assistive technology; accessible human–machine interaction; brain–computer interfaces; augmentative and alternative communication; digital accessibility; rehabilitation engineering; sensor-based interfaces; wearable biosignal interfaces

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Nanostructured Materials: Design and Property Analysis

edited by Xinyi Wang,

Nicanor Cimpoesu

,

Marco Rossi

and

Francesco Tornabene

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 386 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured materials; mechanical properties; deformation mechanisms; structure-property relationships; characterization; multi-scale simulation; data-driven materials design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanotechnology and Applied Nanosciences)

Application of Enzymes in Bioengineering

edited by

Emmanuel Martínez-Montaño

and Jesús Salazar-Leyva

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 369 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioprocess; biocatalysis; enzyme immobilization; enzyme technology; revalorization; byproducts; novel enzymes; agro-industrial wastes; bioremediation; bioconversion

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

New Insights in Functional Foods and Their Health Effects

edited by

Katarzyna Lisiecka

,

Monika Karaś

and

Małgorzata Sierocka

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 362 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional foods; bioactive compounds; food fortification; food processing; food formulation; chronic disease prevention; food design

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

Next-Generation Cellular Metamaterials for Protective and Crashworthy Structures

edited by Hasan Al-Rifaie

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 330 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellular metamaterials; protective structures; auxetic and non-auxetic lattices; impact dynamics; numerical modeling; experimental testing; crashworthiness

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

Advances and Applications of CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics), 3rd Edition

edited by

Joon Ahn

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 325 | Submission Open

Keywords: turbulence simulation; multiphase flow; combustion and reacting flow; aero-acoustics; fluid–structure interactions; optimization; data science and AI; industrial applications

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

Recent Advances in Land Use and Spatial Planning in Urban and Rural Areas: 2nd Edition

edited by

Agnieszka Bieda

and

Monika Balawejder

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 324 | Submission Open

Keywords: land use; spatial planning; land management; land consolidation; sustainable development; spatial development; 3D spatial planning; landscape protection; development of agricultural land; administrative and legal procedures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Restorative Innovations in Pediatric and Behavior-Challenged Patients

edited by

Denise Corridore

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 319 | Submission Open

Keywords: minimally invasive restorative dentistry; bioactive dental materials; AI-enhanced diagnostic and treatment workflows

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

Latest Advances in Magnetic Materials and Device Applications

edited by Lizhu Ren

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 305 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetic materials; spintronics; magnetic heterostructures; magnetic dynamics; magnetic tunnel junctions; MRAM devices; novel magnetic materials

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

Innovative Metals and Alloy Materials for Corrosion-Resistant Applications

edited by

Marzena Mitoraj-Królikowska

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 291 | Submission Open

Keywords: metals and alloys; innovative alloys; corrosion resistance; corrosion prevention; seawater corrosion; electrochemical corrosion; pipeline corrosion

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

Advanced Technologies in Biomicrofluidics

edited by

Alexander Zhbanov

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 288 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomicrofluidics; advanced materials and technologies; computational design and optimization; nanofluidic platforms; lab-on-a-chip (LOC) systems

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

Resource Utilization of Agricultural Wastes, 2nd Edition

edited by

Tarek Rouissi

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 285 | Submission Open

Keywords: industrial and agriculture residues; biotechnology; environmental chemistry; bioprocess engineering; bioenergy; bioplastics; biopolymers

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

Integrative Stratigraphy of Asia: Decoding Paleontological Records, Sedimentary Basins, and Tectonic Evolution

edited by

Guobiao Li

, Qinghai Zhang and Shijun Jiang

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 274 | Submission Open

Keywords: integrative stratigraphy; Asian geology; sedimentary basins; tectonic evolution; paleontology; basin analysis; regional correlation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Fermented Foods: Production Technologies, Microorganisms and Functional Properties

edited by

Claudia Yuritzi Figueroa-Hernández

,

Sandra Trinidad del Moral-Ventura

and

Mirna Leonor Suárez-Quiroz

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 271 | Submission Open

Keywords: fermented foods; food fermentation biotechnology; production technologies; microorganisms; starter cultures; lactic acid bacteria; yeasts; functional properties; food safety

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

Advances in Concrete, Mortar and Cement-Based Materials

edited by Weichung Yeih

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 260 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-carbon materials; repair materials; 3D printing; pervious concrete; self-leveling mortars; duct grouting; crack repair; geopolymers; fiber-reinforced concrete; ultra-high-strength concrete; valorization of waste materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Performance and Fault Diagnosis and Prediction of Spacecraft Systems

edited by

Andrea Delfini

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 258 | Submission Open

Keywords: space environment; physics; spacecraft systems; numerical simulation; non-destructive analysis; qualification tests; acceptance tests; fault diagnosis; performance analysis; microscopy; spectroscopy

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

New Insights into Medicinal Plants and Active Ingredients

edited by

Ioana Crisan

and

Itamar Gonçalves

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 246 | Submission Open

Keywords: structural botany; botanical ingredients; phytochemistry; characterization; bioactivity; nutraceuticals; essential oils; ethnobotany

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

Development and Performance of Asphalt Mixtures in Pavement Engineering

edited by

Joao Victor Staub De Melo

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 242 | Submission Open

Keywords: asphalt mixtures; pavement engineering; mechanical performance; asphalt binders; permanent deformation; fatigue; aging; modified materials; rheological characterization; performance-based design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Human–Robot Deep Learning and Interaction on Edge AI—Second Edition

edited by

Yi-Zeng Hsieh

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 229 | Submission Open

Keywords: computer vision; machine learning; human–computer interaction edge AI human-robot deep learning

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

Advances in Smart Environments and the Internet of Things

edited by

Theodore A. Tsiligiridis

,

Konstantinos Demestichas

and Christos Douligeris

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 228 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; computer networks; environmental data science; internet of things; smart environments; environmental information systems; intelligent sensor networks; edge computing; cloud computing; computer vision; explainable AI; blockchain; decision support systems; environmental monitoring

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

Development and Applications of Nanomaterials in Catalysis

edited by Rocío Redón

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 198 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocatalysis; synthesis; applicatios; homo-, hetero- or green catalysis

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

Natural Language Processing for Information Access

edited by Lingwei Wei

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 181 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural language processing; information access; information retrieval; large language models; retrieval-augmented generation; conversational search; agentic AI; multimodal NLP; knowledge extraction; trustworthy AI

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

Life Cycle Assessment for Real-World Applications

edited by

Dimitrios Nikolopoulos

and

Kiskira Kyriaki

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open

Keywords: life cycle assessment (LCA); dynamic and prospective LCA; AI-enabled LCA; decision-support systems; circular economy; planetary boundaries; sustainability regulations; life cycle costing (LCC); environmental footprint; industrial ecology; net-zero strategies; digital LCA; uncertainty analysis; sectoral applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

Net-Based Formalisms for Concurrent, Distributed, and Intelligent Systems: Theory and Applications

edited by

Marcin Wojnakowski

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open

Keywords: Petri nets; net-based formalisms; concurrent systems; distributed systems; intelligent systems; coloured Petri nets; stochastic Petri nets; workflow nets; process mining; conformance checking; Bayesian networks; causal networks; spiking neural networks; machine learning; reinforcement learning; explainable AI; digital twins; cyber–physical systems; autonomous agents; formal verification

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

Next-Generation Solar Energy Technologies: Innovations, Smart Integration, and Sustainable Applications

edited by

Iman Golpour

and

Jose D. Marcos

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 132 | Submission Open

Keywords: solar energy; solar thermal energy; solar frsenel collectors; next-generation solar technologies; photovoltaic systems; agrivoltaic systems; smart energy systems; solar thermal energy; machine learning; smart grid integration; digital twin; energy storage; exergy, exergoeconomic exergoenvironmental analysis; life cycle assessment (LCA) and life cycle costing (LCC) analysis; techno-economic analysis; sustainable energy; industrial decarbonization

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

Application Technologies and Engineering Practices for Power-Electronics-Dominated Power Systems

edited by Ningning Ma and Pengyin Liu

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open

Keywords: power-electronics-dominated power systems; AI-enabled modeling and control; grid-forming and grid-following converters; renewable energy integration; energy storage coordination; HVDC and FACTS; power system protection; power quality; field-validated applications

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

Recent Advances and Emerging Technologies in Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition

edited by

Eduardo Assunção

and

Khadijeh Alibabaei

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open

Keywords: computer vision; pattern recognition; deep learning; image processing; object detection; image classification; semantic segmentation; vision transformers; explainable artificial intelligence; medical image analysis

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

Application of Digital Technology in Cultural Heritage: 2nd Edition

edited by Theodore Ganetsos and

Antreas Kantaros

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open

Keywords: cultural heritage digitization; digital documentation; non-destructive analysis; 3D scanning; photogrammetry; additive manufacturing; computational reconstruction; artificial intelligence; heritage digital twins; HBIM; extended reality; hyperspectral imaging; digital preservation; accessible heritage

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

Robust Visual State Estimation in Degraded and Extreme Environments: From Terrestrial to Planetary Applications

edited by Xiwei Bai

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open

Keywords: visual state estimation; degraded environments; sensor fusion; planetary exploration; deep learning; autonomous robots

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

Innovative Emerging Technologies in the Processing, Preservation and Quality of Animal-Derived Food Products

edited by

Monika Marcinkowska-Lesiak

,

Andrzej Półtorak

and

Iwona Wojtasik-Kalinowska

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open

Keywords: emerging food technologies; animal-derived food products; clean-label foods; natural preservatives; bioactive compounds; food quality and safety; high-pressure processing; smart packaging; shelf-life extension; sustainable food processing

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

Functional Foods: Product Development, Technological Trends and Safety, 2nd Edition

edited by Débora Cerdá-Bernad,

Jessica López Pastén

and

Jesús Clemente-Villalba

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional food; health; nutrition; innovation; sustainability; AI; novel technology; food safety; consumer; value-added compounds

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

Intelligent Applications in Modern Healthcare and Precision Medicine

edited by

Manuel Casal-Guisande

, Alberto Fernandez-Villar, María Luísa Torres-Durán and

Alberto Comesaña-Campos

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; precision medicine; clinical decision support systems; machine learning; digital health

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

Innovative Building Materials: Design, Properties and Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Markssuel Teixeira Marvila

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 98 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainability; portland cement; pozzolans; geopolymers; natural fibers; ceramic materials; wastes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Advances in Smart and Multifunctional Construction Materials and Built Assets

edited by

Marta Kadela

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart construction materials; multifunctional materials and structures; built assets; structural materials; thermal insulation; recycled materials; circular economy; energy efficiency; structural health monitoring; sustainable construction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Two-Dimensional Materials: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications

edited by

Horng-Tay Jeng

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open

Keywords: 2D materials; electronic structures; magnetisms; experimental synthesis; theoretical analyses

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

Food Enzyme and Microbes: Probiotics and Functional Food

edited by

Mariana Nougalli Roselino

and Deborah Murowaniecki Otero

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open

Keywords: food microorganisms; probiotics; functional foods; food enzymes; fermentation; microbial biotechnology; gut microbiota; postbiotics; bioactive compounds; food safety

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

Data Structures and Algorithms in Time Series Data Analysis

edited by

Jeong Seop Sim

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open

Keywords: data structures; algorithms; time series data; analysis; optimization

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

Collective Dynamics, Decision-Making and Self-Organization in Complex Systems, 2nd Edition

edited by

Polinpapilinho Katina

and

Anouar Hallioui

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open

Keywords: collective dynamics; decision making; self-organization; complex systems

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

Advanced Smart Materials and Structures

edited by

Lan Luo

and

Zhengxian Liu

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart materials and structures; shape memory materials; multiscale modeling; multiphysics coupling; aerospace structures

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

Indoor Environmental Quality in High-Performance Buildings: Integrated Approaches for Healthy, Energy-Efficient, and Climate-Resilient Buildings

edited by Serena Summa, Francesca Stazi and

Costanzo Di Perna

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open

Keywords: indoor environmental quality (IEQ); thermal comfort; indoor air quality (IAQ); visual comfort; acoustic comfort; occupant behavior; smart buildings; building envelope; HVAC systems; building performance modelling and machine learning

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

Kinematics, Motion Planning and Control of Robotics—2nd Edition

edited by

Mihai Crenganiş

,

Sever-Gabriel Racz

and

Radu-Eugen Breaz

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open

Keywords: kinematics; motion planning; robotics control; anthropomorphic robots; redundant robots; AI in robotics; fuzzy logic; neural networks; autonomous systems; multi-robot coordination; human–robot interaction; dynamic environments; real-time control; medical robotics; agricultural automation; service robotics; advanced algorithms; machine learning; collaborative robotics; innovative kinematic models

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

Advanced Carbon-Based Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Functionalization, Characterization and Emerging Applications

edited by

Sandra Zarska

,

Wojciech Ciesielski

and

Damian Kulawik

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon nanomaterials; synthesis; functionalization; hybrid materials; nanocomposites; characterization; energy storage; catalysis; environmental remediation; biomedical applications

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

Human–Computer Interaction: Overview, Challenges and Current Trends

edited by Dan Wu

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open

Keywords: human–computer interaction; user experience (UX); usability; multimodal interaction; human–AI interaction; interaction design

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

Deep Learning in Renewable Energy-Integrated Smart Grids: From Research to Applications

edited by

Md Ohirul Qays

and Sanath Alahakoon

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep learning; smart grids; power system forecasting; renewable energy integration; energy management; grid resilience; fault diagnosis

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

Human–Computer Interaction: Theory, Innovation and Real-World Applications

edited by Yong Min Kim

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open

Keywords: user-centered design; intelligent systems; VR/AR/MR interaction; AI-driven personalization; adaptive user interfaces; collaboration with AI agents; autonomous systems; human–robot interaction

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

Advances in Natural Extracts: Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, and Neuroprotective Strategies

edited by

Catia Branco

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural extracts; plant extracts; neurodegenerative diseases; neuropsychiatric disorders; neuroprotection; bioactive compounds; phenolic compounds; neuroinflammation; oxidative stress

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

BIM for Building Energy Performance

edited by

Young-Hum Cho

and

Jin-Hyun Lee

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open

Keywords: building information modeling; building energy modeling; building energy performance; building energy management; building operation and maintenance; energy efficiency; carbon emission reduction; digital twin

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

Recent Advances and Future Trends in Oil and Natural Gas Development

edited by

Kai Wen

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open

Keywords: oil and gas development; oil and gas transportation; natural gas pipeline networks; transient simulation; measurement and metering; digital twin; artificial intelligence; intelligent operation and control; flow assurance; energy efficiency

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

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