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Geosciences in Mining, Mineral Deposits, and Energy Resources
edited by , and Haichao Wang
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 418 | Submission Open
Keywords: geosciences and gelogy; ore mining and mineralization; rare and critical metals; exploration and explitation; energy resources
(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)
Decision Support Systems in Civil Engineering
edited by Katarina Rogulj and
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 417 | Submission Open
Keywords: decision support systems; civil engineering; multi-criteria decision analysis; uncertainty and risk; sustainable infrastructure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Human–Robot Interaction: Enhancing Usability, Safety, and Performance in Complex Environments
edited by Kyung-sun Lee, and Jinwon Lee
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 417 | Submission Open
Keywords: exoskeletal robot; usability; effectiveness; work condition; EMG
(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics and Automation)
New Challenges in Nonlinear Vibrations and Nonlinear Dynamics
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 414 | Submission Open
Keywords: nonlinear dynamics; vibration control; chaos and bifurcation; multiscale modeling; machine learning applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)
Recent Advances in the Digital Construction Industry and Its Applications: 2nd Edition
edited by , and Karen Castañeda Parra
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 414 | Submission Open
Keywords: Construction 4.0; digital construction; building information modeling (BIM); artificial intelligence (AI); Internet of Things (IoT); site safety enhancement; construction progress monitoring; infrastructure lifecycle management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
The Advances and Applications of Smart Computing and Big Data Analysis submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 413 | Submission Open
Keywords: big data analytics; machine learning; scalable learning and inference; distributed computing; streaming analytics; federated learning; edge–cloud computing; privacy-preserving analytics; applications in digital marketing, tourism and education
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Agri-Food Residue Valorization: Integrated Processes, Biorefineries and Predictive Modeling Approaches
edited by
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 404 | Submission Open
Keywords: agri-food residues valorization; sustainable technologies; process modeling and optimization; circular economy; biorefinery; artificial intelligence; data science; process simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Science and Technology)
Advancements in Low-Voltage Networks and Microgrids: Technologies, Challenges, and Future Directions submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 400 | Submission Open
Keywords: low-voltage networks; microgrids; distribution networks; rural electrification; power sharing; energy management systems; optimization; bidirectional power flows; islanded operation; renewable integration; photovoltaic systems; battery energy storage; hosting capacity; power electronic converters; distribution system modeling; digital twins; power flow optimization; network reconfiguration; smart meters; resistive droop control; hierarchical control; primary, secondary, and tertiary control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Science and Technology)
The Secure Edge of Interaction: Human and Technological Factors in Digital Environments submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 397 | Submission Open
Keywords: human–computer interaction (HCI); information system security; cognitive information systems; human security awareness; artificial intelligence (AI) in security; trust and resilience in digital environments; secure user experience (UX) design; smart and adaptive systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advanced Research in Joint Kinematics, Kinetics and Electromyography in Sport submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 390 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomechanical analysis; kinematics; kinetics; electromyography; performance analysis; motion capture system; inertial sensors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Trustworthy AI: Security, Safety and Privacy
edited by Yiming Li and
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 389 | Submission Open
Keywords: trustworthy ML; responsible AI; AI security; LLM safety; agent safety; AI copyright protection; fairness and privacy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Graphene Nanoribbons: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 382 | Submission Open
Keywords: graphene nanoribbon; synthesis; properties; device applications; analytic modeling and simulation; circuit level simulators
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
Advanced Nanosensors Based on Novel Materials and Electrochemical Principles
edited by and Trong Danh Nguyen
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 376 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced nanosensors; electrochemical biosensors; novel functional materials; nanomaterials; conducting polymers; electrochemical impedance spectroscopy; flexible and wearable sensors; wireless sensing; microfluidics and lab-on-a-chip; in situ/operando monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
Novel Advances in Coal Geology and Exploration
edited by Shuling Tang
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 374 | Submission Open
Keywords: coal-bearing strata; coalbed methane (CBM); coal measure gas; associated minerals in coal; carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS); intelligent exploration technologies; sustainable resource development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)
Smart and Sustainable Building-Envelope Technologies Under Climate Change submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 373 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart façades; adaptive systems; building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV); life-cycle analysis; thermal comfort resilience; climate adaptation; building retrofits; energy efficiency; architectural design; smart materials; urban heat island; internet of things (IoT)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Advanced Technologies in Rehabilitation Medicine
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 371 | Submission Open
Keywords: rehabilitation robotics (exoskeletons, robotic-assisted therapy); artificial intelligence and machine learning in rehabilitation; virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) applications; wearable devices and sensor-based monitoring systems; brain–computer interfaces (BCIs) and neurofeedback; tele-rehabilitation and remote patient monitoring; digital biomarkers and data-driven rehabilitation approaches; personalized and adaptive rehabilitation systems; assistive technologies for mobility and daily living; ethical, regulatory, and usability considerations in rehabilitation technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
AI-Driven Personalized Dental Design
edited by
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 370 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital dentistry; dental CAD/CAM; intraoral scanner; 3D printer; CAD software
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Dentistry and Oral Sciences)
Biotechnological and Biostimulant Approaches in Plant Physiology
edited by
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 370 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant physiology; plant biotechnology; biostimulant; abiotic stress; crop resilience; molecular mechanism; stress signaling; omics approach; sustainable agriculture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Science and Technology)
Next-Generation Acoustic Signal Processing and Control
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 366 | Submission Open
Keywords: acoustic signal processing; array signal processing; 3D audio system; deep learning for acoustics; active noise control; acoustic and vibration control; intelligent acoustic systems; digital signal processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Acoustics and Vibrations)
Advances in Solar Cells: From Materials to Devices submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 363 | Submission Open
Keywords: organic solar cells; thin films; perovskite solar cells; polymers; perovskites; memristors; 2D materials; interfaces; nanointerfaces; charge transport; Si cells
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Science and Technology)
Decision Support Systems for Well-Being: Multisensory, Cognitive and Autonomic Perspectives
edited by and Mitsuo Tonoike
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 355 | Submission Open
Keywords: “sense–infer–decide–act” closed-loop system; enhancing individual well-being; multi-sensory; vibrotactile stimulation; decision support system; physiological indices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Oil and Gas Exploration, Applications and Development
edited by , Jian Yi and Yu Song
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 346 | Submission Open
Keywords: oil and gas exploration; enhanced oil recovery (EOR) technologies; oil and gas production; ultra-deep reservoirs; tight sandstone; volcanic rock reservoirs; reservoir sweet spots; diagenetic fluids; selective dissolution; fluid–rock coupling; microfluidic simulation
Advances in Fusion Engineering and Design: 3rd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 334 | Submission Open
Keywords: fusion technology; fusion engineering and design; neutronics; thermal hydraulics; system analysis; computer modelling; model integration; blankets; liquid-metal blankets; MHD thermofluids; breeding blankets; materials; magnets; fusion fuel cycle; tritium; plasma facing components; beryllium; plasma material interactions; plasma; plasma heating; ITER; DEMO; JET; ARIES-ST; JT-60SA; Helias; W7X; NIF; IFMIF-DONES; diagnostics; fusion safety; waste management; private fusion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Physics General)
New Technologies and Systems for Sustainable Buildings
edited by Vincent Y. Blouin
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 324 | Submission Open
Keywords: renewable energy integration; green building materials; building automation; smart building systems; sustainable HVAC systems; water conservation technologies; life cycle assessment (LCA); economic feasibility; cost–benefit analysis; return on investment (ROI); energy payback time; financing mechanisms; green premium; incentives and subsidies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Research Progress in Electrode Materials submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 315 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrode materials; electrochemical devices; biosensors and bioelectronics; wearable and implantable electronics; pharmaceutical sensing (e-tongue/e-nose); energy storage and conversion; electrophysiology (in vivo, ex vivo, in vitro); surface engineering and nanostructures; advanced fabrication techniques; smart materials and interfaces
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering)
E-Waste Recovery with Sustainable Technologies submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 308 | Submission Open
Keywords: e-waste recycling; sustainable recovery; resource valorization; critical raw materials; green technologies; hydrometallurgy; environmental sustainability; waste-to-resource; lifecycle assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Sustainable Science and Technology)
Dynamic Analysis and Vibration Control of Rotor Systems
edited by
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 307 | Submission Open
Keywords: rotor dynamics; parametric and nonlinear phenomena in rotor dynamics; smart rotor systems; rotor dynamics of micro-, nano-, and cryogenic systems; multiphysical phenomena in rotor dynamics; bearings and dampers; rotor control; uncertainties and reliability and life predictions of rotating machinery; energy storage and harvesting; stability and vibration attenuation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)
Applications of Biotechnology in Critical Metal Recovery
edited by and Francisco Remonsellez
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 300 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomining; rare earth elements; bioleaching; electronic waste recycling; circular economy; critical raw materials; phytomining; synthetic biology; urban mining; resource recovery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Advances in Artificial Intelligence for Cognitive and Speech Therapy submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 295 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; multichannel data; machine learning cognitive therapy; speech and language therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)
Applications of Ultrasonic Waves for Non-Destructive Testing submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 295 | Submission Open
Keywords: ultrasound; phased array; guided waves; structural health monitoring; defect characterization; additive manufacturing; car body; ultrasound transducer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Acoustics and Vibrations)
Advances in Exercise Physiology for Health and Disease
edited by
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 295 | Submission Open
Keywords: exercise physiology; physical activity; health; disease; metabolic homeostasis; inflammation; immunosenescence; multi-omics; exercise prescription; molecular and cellular mechanism; digital health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Hydrothermal Processes for Biomass Valorization and Energy Conversion submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 292 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrothermal carbonization (HTC); hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL); supercritical water gasification; wet biomass; hydrochar; biocrude; process intensification; reactor design and scale-up; techno-economic analysis; life-cycle assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Science and Technology)
Applications of Machine Learning in Power Electronics submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 274 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; power electronics; intelligent control of power converters; fault diagnosis and prognostics; data-driven modelling; reinforcement learning; deep learning; predictive maintenance; renewable energy systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Mechanical Properties and Characterization Technologies of Composite Materials—Second Edition submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 267 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural fibers; fiber-reinforced mortars and concrete; textile-reinforced mortars (TRMs); harsh exposure; FRCM; 3D printing; supplementary cementitious materials; nanomaterials and nanocomposites; unconventional reinforcement; recycled aggregates; waste; self-healing mortar and concrete; smart/multifunctional composite; self-sensing composites; alkali-activated materials; geopolymers; building materials; calcium sulfoaluminate binders; cementitious composites; hybrid binders; calcinated clays; fly ash; blast furnace slag; natural pozzolans; waste management; immobilization of toxic wastes; foamed and lightweight concretes; mortars; grouts and renders; reinforced concrete; precast concrete; corrosion; durability; environmental assessment; materials processing; rheology; performance-based specifications; activators; additives
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
Advances in Food Processing, Preservation, and Extraction Technologies
edited by , Lidia Elena Ayón-Reyna and Martha Edith López-López
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 264 | Submission Open
Keywords: non-thermal processing; advanced food technologies; bioactive compounds; functional food production; food quality assessment; food waste valorization; shelf-life enhancement; digital food processing; artificial intelligent in food processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Science and Technology)
Marine Micro- and Nanoplastics: Environmental Fate, Ecotoxicology, and Sustainable Solutions submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 260 | Submission Open
Keywords: marine microplastics; nanoplastics; environmental fate; ecotoxicology; plastisphere; environmental monitoring; risk assessment; biodegradation; circular economy; sustainable solutions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)
Structural Dynamics in Civil Engineering, 2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 260 | Submission Open
Keywords: modal analysis; spectrum analysis; dynamic response; structural health monitoring (SHM); finite element analysis (FEA); limit analysis; nonlinear behavior; failure mechanisms; machine learning (ML)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Novel Adsorption Methods for Effective Wastewater Pollutant Removal
edited by
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 251 | Submission Open
Keywords: wastewater treatment; bio-based adsorbents/green adsorbents; nanosorbents/nanomaterials; adsorbent kinetic models; adsorbent and fractal kinetics; adsorbent and fractional kinetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)
Computer Vision and Deep Learning for Visual Understanding submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 242 | Submission Open
Keywords: computer vision; deep learning; image analysis; video analysis; image processing; video processing; visual intelligence; foundation models; vision foundation models; vision-language models; large vision models; generative AI; multimodal learning; multimodal AI; explainable AI; trustworthy AI; object detection; object tracking; scene understanding; real-time video analytics; edge AI; intelligent surveillance; autonomous systems; autonomous driving; robotics vision; medical image analysis; healthcare imaging; smart manufacturing; remote sensing; Internet of Things; intelligent transportation systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Intelligent Technologies for Fault Diagnosis and Prognosis in Industrial Systems submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 241 | Submission Open
Keywords: industry 4.0; industrial IoT (IIoT); edge computing; cloud computing; signal processing; artificial intelligence (AI); fault diagnosis; multisensor data fusion; predictive maintenance; reliability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Industrial Technologies)
Risk Assessment in Power Systems
edited by Tarannom Parhizkar
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 230 | Submission Open
Keywords: power system risk assessment; grid resilience; reliability analysis; probabilistic risk assessment; wildfire risk; climate adaptation; asset management; renewable integration; operational risk; risk-informed decision-making
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Science and Technology)
Molecular Mechanisms, Diagnosis and Therapeutics of Neurodegenerative Diseases—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 220 | Submission Open
Keywords: neurodegenerative diseases; ageing; neurodegeneration hallmarks; protein misfolding and aggregates; molecular diagnosis; therapeutic management; small molecule and drug design; complementary and alternative medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)
AI and Big Data-Driven Development of Smart Agriculture
edited by Ahmed Attia and
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 193 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; big data analytics; smart agriculture; precision agriculture; machine learning; deep learning; digital twins; remote sensing; internet of things (IoT); decision support systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Science and Technology)
Advances and Innovations in Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Testing
edited by Weilei Mu, Mingfang Zheng and Feifei Long
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 178 | Submission Open
Keywords: ultrasonic non-destructive testing; acoustic emission testing; ultrasonic transducer; acoustic emission sensor; signal processing; imaging method; deep learning; structural health monitoring; industrial application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Acoustics and Vibrations)
Fatigue and Fracture Behavior of Engineering Materials: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 177 | Submission Open
Keywords: fatigue; fracture; fatigue crack growth; corrosion fatigue; low-cycle fatigue; high-cycle fatigue; numerical fatigue analysis; fatigue crack initiation; variable amplitude fatigue; fatigue damage accumulation; failure analysis; stress-based, strain-based, and energy-based criteria; linear elastic fracture mechanics; elasto-plastic fracture mechanics; computational fracture mechanics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
Recent Advances in Motion Analysis, Gait Analysis, and Associated Interventions—2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open
Keywords: gait; gait analysis; rehabilitation; fall; risk assessment; footwear; athletic performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Advanced Applications of Large Language Models
edited by , Ziyu Lyu and Chengming Li
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 169 | Submission Open
Keywords: large language models (LLMs); LLM applications; multimodal LLMs (MLLMs); coding LLMs and AI-assisted software engineering; agentic LLMs; multi-agent LLM systems; agent harness engineering; tool learning and tool-using LLMs; vertical-domain LLMs; LLMs for scientific discovery; human–AI collaboration; safety, alignment, and responsible deployment of LLM applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advances in Natural Plant Bioactives and Sustainable Utilization of Agricultural Resources submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 167 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive compounds; sustainable food utilization; agricultural by-products; green extraction technologies; functional foods; nutraceuticals; plant extracts; food waste valorization; antioxidant activity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Science and Technology)
Advances in Seismic Resilient Structures
edited by and Jorge Luis Alamilla
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open
Keywords: earthquake-vulnerable structures; resilience-based seismic design; seismic retrofitting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Thermal Management and Thermal Effects in Railway Systems submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermal management; thermal effects; railway vehicles; continuous welded rail (CWR) buckling; HVAC optimization; battery thermal runaway; fire safety; heat release rate (HRR); tunnel smoke and ventilation; CFD fire modeling; predictive maintenance; extreme heat resilience
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Thermal Engineering)
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