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Research on Mineralogical and Geochemical Characterization
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2210 | Submission Open
Keywords: minerals; elemental geochemistry; isotope geochemistry; characterization technology; distribution; occurrence; exploration; coal
(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)
Advances in Visibility and User Experience in Visual Design
edited by Klementina Možina and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2152 | Submission Open
Keywords: eye-tracking; different media; graphic element; user experience; visibility; visual communication
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advances in Computational and Experimental Fluid Dynamics, 2nd Edition
edited by and Morris Riedel
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2149 | Submission Open
Keywords: CFD; experiment; turbulent; machine learning; deep learning; Lattice Boltzmann; energy; AI-based model; simulation; prediction model; compressible; incompressible; fluid dynamics; high-performance computing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fluid Science and Technology)
Sustainable Strategies in Waste Recycling and Metal Recovery
edited by Bin Ji and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2137 | Submission Open
Keywords: waste utilization; metal recovery; sustainable recycling; green extraction processes; hydrometallurgy; pyrometallurgy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Sustainable Science and Technology)
Advancements in Fuel Systems for Combustion Engine Development
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2099 | Submission Open
Keywords: fuel system design; injection system; CFD analysis; combustion efficiency; fluid flow; engine leakage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Science and Technology)
Advances and Innovations in Unconventional Enhanced Oil Recovery
edited by Pavel Spirov
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2042 | Submission Open
Keywords: electromagnetic heating; supercritical carbon dioxide enhanced oil recovery; plasma pulse technology; nanotechnology-enhanced enhanced oil recovery; wettability alteration methods; foam-assisted gas injection; microbial enhanced oil recovery; enzyme-based enhanced oil recovery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Science and Technology)
Artificial Intelligence for Educational Technology
edited by and Jacek Pyżalski
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1940 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence in education; personalized learning; adaptive learning; intelligent tutoring systems; educational technology; learning analytics; digital classrooms; inclusive education
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Natural Therapeutic Alternatives for the Treatment of Neurological Diseases: From Preclinical to Clinical submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1385 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural products; polyphenols; flavonoids; antioxidants; Ginkgo biloba; Centella asiatica; resveratrol; curcumin; lycopene; kaempferol; astaxanthin; essential oils; neuroprotective agents; neurodegeneration; neuroinflammation; animal models; neurological diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Neuroscience and Neural Engineering)
Recent Advances in Adhesion, Tribology and Solid Mechanics submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1206 | Submission Open
Keywords: adhesion; tribology; solid mechanics; contact mechanics; friction and wear; micro- and nano-tribology; nanomechanics; surface engineering; composite materials; MEMS/NEMS; mechanical characterization; multiscale modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Sciences and Technology)
Current Approaches to Sport Performance Analysis—2nd Edition
edited by Vasileios Armatas and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1190 | Submission Open
Keywords: performance analysis; sport analytics; training and recovery strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Carbon Capture, Storage, and Unconventional Gas: Geological and Environmental Perspectives
edited by , Linlin Wang and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1122 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon capture; geological storage; enhanced unconventional natural gas recovery; environmental risk assessment; policy and economics; interdisciplinary approaches
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Science and Technology)
Exploiting Symmetry in Quantum Computing, Materials, and Devices
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1108 | Submission Open
Keywords: quantum symmetry; symmetry breaking; topological materials; quantum algorithms; group theory in quantum systems; qubit coherence control; quantum phase transitions; symmetry-guided device engineering; spintronics and photonics; quantum materials design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Quantum Science and Technology)
Advances in Computer Graphics and 3D Technologies, 2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1085 | Submission Open
Keywords: geometric computing; computer graphics; computational geometry; physically based modelling; computational photography; 3D reconstruction; shape matching; shape and surface modelling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Artificial Intelligence: Advantages in Diagnostic Procedures submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1054 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; diagnostic systems; machine learning; deep learning; biomedical signal processing; medical imaging; bioinformatics; multimodal diagnostics; clinical decision support systems; personalized medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)
Sport Physiology: Advances and Prospects submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 948 | Submission Open
Keywords: exercise physiology; training load monitoring; athletic performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
New Advances in Rock Fractures and Landslide Forecasting
edited by Zihao Sun, Qinwen Tan and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 938 | Submission Open
Keywords: rock fractures; landslide forecasting; hydro-mechanical coupling; non-darcian seepage; permeability evolution; seismic triggering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Integration of AI, Big Data, and ICT into Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Solutions, 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 901 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); artificial intelligence and fuzzy systems; bio-inspired ai technology; big data analytics; information and communication technology (ICT); smart cities; sustainable engineering; healthcare technology; manufacturing innovation; urban air mobility (UAM); environmental management; smart infrastructure; digital transformation; performance optimization; renewable energy systems; data-driven decision making; IoT (Internet of Things) integration; security; visualization; logistics; telecommunication
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering)
Intelligent Construction: Advancements in Civil Engineering and Building Structures: 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 816 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent construction; advanced information technologies; data fusion and decision-making; embodied AI; sustainable building structures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Applied Electronics and Functional Materials—2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 709 | Submission Open
Keywords: applied electronics; functional materials; interdisciplinary research; optoelectronics; sensors; energy harvesting; wearable technology; advanced fabrication techniques; hybrid materials; device integration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering)
Pediatric Dentistry: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 693 | Submission Open
Keywords: pediatric dentistry; pediatric oral health; oral prevention; healthcare management; oral education; primary prevention; secondary prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Dentistry and Oral Sciences)
Advances in GNSS Technologies for Precision Navigation
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 613 | Submission Open
Keywords: multi-constellation GNSS; multi-frequency GNSS; high-precision positioning; real-time kinematic (RTK); precise point positioning (PPP); GNSS augmentation systems (SBAS, GBAS, RTCM/SSR); sensor fusion (INS, LiDAR, vision, radar); navigation in degraded or GNSS-denied environments; artificial intelligence and machine learning for GNSS; GNSS integrity, reliability, and quality assurance; GNSS security, anti-jamming, and anti-spoofing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering)
Chemical Properties and Functional Applications of High-Entropy Materials submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 575 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-entropy materials; chemical complexity; configurational entropy; functional applications; synthesis strategies; catalysts; energy storage; structure–property relationships
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
AI-Driven Cybersecurity: Advancing Threat Detection and Defense
edited by Nan Sun and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 557 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence in cybersecurity; threat detection and response; machine learning for cyber defense; ethical challenges in AI-driven security; predictive analytics in security; adversarial machine learning; automated incident response
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Innovative Additives for Food Preservation submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 536 | Submission Open
Keywords: food preservation; food additives; bioactive substances; natural ingredients; functional foods; shelf life extension; food safety; food and beverages development; agro-food waste valorization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Science and Technology)
Integrated and Hybrid Photovoltaic Systems: Advances in Components, Diagnostics, and Grid Interaction
edited by , Ante Kristić and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 509 | Submission Open
Keywords: solar energy; photovoltaic (PV) technologies; next-generation PV materials; AI and machine learning in PV; photovoltaic/thermal (PVT) systems; innovative PV deployment applications; grid integration and energy storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Science and Technology)
Applications of Plant–Insect Interactions
edited by and Leonardo Bardehle Parra
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 499 | Submission Open
Keywords: chemical ecology; plant–insect interactions; plant secondary metabolites; plant volatiles; tritrophic interactions; sustainable pest management; bioactive compounds; ecological engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecology Science and Engineering)
Trends and Prospects in Rehabilitation Robotics
edited by Francesco Scotto di Luzio and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 489 | Submission Open
Keywords: rehabilitation robotics; assistive technologies; exoskeletons and wearable robots; neurorehabilitation; human–robot interaction; ai in rehabilitation; soft robotics; sensor-based feedback; robotic therapy systems; motor function recovery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics and Automation)
Artificial Intelligence Techniques for IoT Security and Privacy
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 474 | Submission Open
Keywords: Internet of Things (IoT); cybersecurity; privacy; trust; artificial intelligence (AI); anomaly detection; resilience
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advances in Quantum-Enabled Cybersecurity—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 451 | Submission Open
Keywords: random number generators; quantum hacking; quantum cryptanalysis; quantum key distribution; quantum bit commitment; quantum oblivious transfer; device independent quantum cryptography; quantum networks; integrated quantum photonics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Quantum Science and Technology)
Cognitive Systems Engineering: Improving Human Performance
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 403 | Submission Open
Keywords: cognitive work analysis; human–system interaction; human-centered systems; human-centered design; human performance; human decision making; human information processing; cognitive functions; human–AI interaction; joint cognitive systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Interdisciplinary Data Science and Machine Learning: Methodological Innovation and Practical Applications
edited by Danhuai Guo and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 392 | Submission Open
Keywords: interdisciplinary data science; machine learning; applied artificial intelligence; data-driven modeling; hybrid and physics-informed learning; interpretable and trustworthy AI; real-world applications; intelligent systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Recent Advances in Applied Nonlinear Dynamics, Vibration, and Control
edited by Wei Fan
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 383 | Submission Open
Keywords: nonlinear dynamics; vibration control; dynamic modeling; vibration isolation; energy harvesting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)
Advancing Sustainable Energy Solutions with Micro/Nanofluidic Systems
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 376 | Submission Open
Keywords: multiphase reactive flow; porous media; sustainable energy; microfluidics; nanofluidics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fluid Science and Technology)
Advances in Food Chemistry and Analysis
edited by and Agnieszka Wilkowska
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 375 | Submission Open
Keywords: food chemistry; food analysis; advanced analytical techniques; bioactive compounds; process-induced changes; food contaminants; natural additives; circular economy; valorization of by-products; flavor chemistry; functional foods; chemometrics; omics approaches
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Science and Technology)
Photonics and Digital Twins for Sustainable Cultural Heritage Diagnostics and Conservation
edited by , Anastasia Giakoumaki and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 375 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser–matter interaction diagnostics; photonic sensing and spectroscopy; heritage digital twin architectures; non-destructive optical characterization; predictive degradation modelling
Nanostructured Materials: Design and Property Analysis
edited by Xinyi Wang, , and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 375 | 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)
Technologies and Applications of 3D Bioprinting submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 360 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D bioprinting; bioinks; tissue engineering; drug screening; organ-on-a-chip; computational modeling; personalized medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)
Blockchain Technologies: Trends, Challenges, Potentials and Applications, 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 350 | Submission Open
Keywords: blockchain; smart contracts; privacy; interoperability; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
E-Health: Big Data Trends in Healthcare
edited by Moti Zwilling
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 319 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; health data analysis; precision medicine; e-health; big data
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advanced Composite Materials and Structures: Innovations and Applications, 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 305 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced composites; multifunctional composites; enhanced properties; design of advanced structures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)
Intelligent Maintenance for Complex Industrial Systems
edited by Dong Zhou
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 300 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent maintenance; complex industrial systems; predictive maintenance; fault diagnosis; prognostics and health management (PHM); industrial artificial intelligence; condition monitoring; data-driven maintenance; reliability engineering; maintenance decision-making; augmented maintenance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Industrial Technologies)
Cutting-Edge Technologies and New Advances in High-Power Fiber Lasers
edited by and Jiaxin Song
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 297 | Submission Open
Keywords: fiber lasers; ultrafast laser; specialty optical fiber; high power
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optics and Lasers)
Smart Infrastructure Prospects and Challenges submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 294 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart infrastructure; digital twins; infrastructure resilience; smart monitoring; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Nutrition and Metabolism: Latest Advances and Prospects
edited by Agnieszka Berdowska and Katarzyna Bandurska
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 286 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; metabolism; nutrigenomics; personalized nutrition; gut microbiota; functional food; metabolic diseases; insulin resistance; diabetes; lipid disorders; fat
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Science and Technology)
Integrative Stratigraphy of Asia: Decoding Paleontological Records, Sedimentary Basins, and Tectonic Evolution
edited by , Qinghai Zhang and Shijun Jiang
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 267 | 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)
New Insights into Nanostructured Thermoelectrics
edited by José F. Serrano-Claumarchirant and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 264 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured thermoelectrics; thermoelectric generators (TEGs); energy harvesting; conductive polymers; ionic thermoelectrics; synthesis of nanomaterials; computational modeling; structure-property relationships; thermal transport engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanotechnology and Applied Nanosciences)
Advances in Drug Delivery Systems
edited by Cavallari Claudia, Sharad Kholia and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 264 | Submission Open
Keywords: drug delivery systems ; nanocarriers ; targeted delivery ; controlled release ; biomaterials ; lipid- and polymer-based formulations ; stimuli-responsive systems ; therapeutic nanoparticles ; advanced formulation technologies ; translational drug delivery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)
Surgical Oncology: Theory, Methods and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 253 | Submission Open
Keywords: colorectal surgery; oncologic surgery; surgical oncology; colorectal cancer; minimally invasive surgery; robotic surgery; laparoscopic surgery; energy devices; surgical staplers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)
Artificial Intelligence and Analytics in Epidemiology and Environmental Health
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 249 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; business analytics; epidemiology; environmental health; health systems analytics; predictive modeling; decision support; explainable AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)
Advances in Diagnostic Radiology—2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 248 | Submission Open
Keywords: radiology; diagnosis; MRI; CT; PET; US; DXA; body composition; dosimetry; contrast agents; image interpretation; medical imaging; neuroradiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
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