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Biomechanics and Kinesiology in Sports and Physical Activities

edited by

Yeny Concha-Cisternas

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open

Keywords: kinesiology; movement efficiency; performance enhancement; functional adaptations; wearable sensors; electromyography; motion analysis systems; inertial measurement units

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

Carbon-Neutral Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery

edited by

Jaecheul Yu

and

Kyung-Yup Hwang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon-neutral wastewater treatment; resource recovery; greenhouse gas mitigation; bioelectrochemical systems; electroactive biofilms; shortcut nitrogen removal; anammox processes; circular bioeconomy; omics-based microbial analysis; life cycle assessment (LCA)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

Nonlinear Dynamics and Stability of Civil Engineering Structures

edited by

Paulina Obara

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open

Keywords: analytical modelling; deployable structures; domes; experimental investigations; intelligent structures; lattice structures; numerical modelling; shells; tensegrity structures; towers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Effects of Climate Change on Forage Growth

edited by

João Virgínio Emerenciano Neto

and Antonio Gurgel

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 22 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal production; adaptation; food production; grassland science; greenhouse gas; heat stress; mitigation; sustainability

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

Medical Image Analysis for Computer-Aided Diagnosis and Therapy

edited by

Junyeong Kim

and

Sunjae Yoon

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 22 | Submission Open

Keywords: medical image analysis; compuer-aided diagnosis; image-guided therapy; multi-modal imaging; explainable AI; radiomics and radiogenomics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) in Computer Graphics

edited by Andrija Bernik and Danijel Radošević

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 19 | Submission Open

Keywords: augmented reality (AR); virtual reality (VR); mixed reality (MR); extended reality (XR); artificial intelligence (AI) in immersive systems; immersive learning and training environments; AR/VR applications in industry and education

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

Omics Applications in Animal Nutrition

edited by Doctor Mziwenkosi Nhlanhla Mthiyane

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 18 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal nutrition; nutraceuticals; metabolism; metagenomics; transcriptomics; proteomics; lipidomics; metabolomics; epigenomics; nutrigenomics

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

Next-Generation Applications for Cellulose Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites

edited by

Caitlyn M. Clarkson

and

Katie Copenhaver

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 17 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocellulose; celluose nanomaterials; cellulose nanofibrils; cellulose nanocrystals; nanocomposites

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

Application of Artificial Intelligence in Image Processing, 2nd Edition

edited by Qian Jiang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 17 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; image processing; computer vision; machine learning; image recognition; image classification; medical imaging; object detection; image generation; application of AI-driven image processing

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

Deep Learning-Based Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

edited by

Kun Wu

and Huaxin Qiu

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 17 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep learning; autonomous navigation; object detection and tracking; UAV mission decision-making; multi-UAV systems

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

Biomechanics and Fluid Dynamics in Swimming

edited by

Carla B. McCabe

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 17 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomechanics analysis; injury prevention; sports medicine; kinematics; three-dimensional analysis (3D analysis); electromyography (EMG); muscle fatigue; propulsion mechanism; resistance; training load; range of motion; swimmer's shoulder; shoulder injury; rotator cuff injury; knee injury (breaststroke knee); low back pain; muscle imbalance; overuse injury; swimming technique; freestyle (front crawl); breaststroke; butterfly; arm pull; hand entry; body roll; scapular stability; core stability; glenohumeral joint; muscle coordination; proprioception rehabilitation training; strength training; stroke correction; warm-up; kinetic chain

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

Novel Approaches of Physical Therapy-Based Rehabilitation: 2nd Edition

edited by

Andreia Noites

and Andreia S. P. Sousa

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical therapy; rehabilitation; integumentary physical therapy; electrotherapy; biomechanics; rehabilitation; human movement; postural control

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

Design, Synthesis, and Applications of Novel Antimicrobial Materials

edited by

Guadalupe G. Flores-Rojas

, Eduardo Mendizábal, Ricardo Vera Graziano and

Emilio Bucio

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 15 | Submission Open

Keywords: antimicrobial activity; polymer; metal alloy; nanoparticles; coating; enzyme immobilization; drug delivery

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

Feature Review Papers in Nanotechnology and Applied Nanosciences

edited by

Jason G. Parsons

and

Supriyo Bandyopadhyay

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 15 | Submission Open

Keywords: inorganic nanomaterials; organic nanomaterials; composite nanomaterials; medical applications nanomaterials; nanomaterial synthesis; nanomaterial characterization; nanomaterial applications; catalysis

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

Advances in Radar Signal Processing

edited by

Paulo Marques

and

Ernesto Limiti

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 15 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; cognitive radar systems; distributed MIMO; waveform design

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

Digital Multi-Hazard Risk Modelling and Life-Cycle Assessment for Next-Generation Resilient and Sustainable Built Environments

edited by

Shaghayegh Karimzadeh

Omid Hassanshahi

and

Amirhossein Mohammadi

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 15 | Submission Open

Keywords: multi-hazard risk assessment; cascading and compound hazard processes; probabilistic and scenario-based modelling; digital simulation and parametric modelling; vulnerability and fragility analysis; AI; machine learning and surrogate modelling; structural reliability; climate-change impacts on hazards; climate-resilient design; low-carbon and sustainable construction materials; carbon neutrality / low-carbon design; life-cycle assessment (LCA); life-cycle cost analysis (LCCA); environmental impacts of earthquake damage; digital twins and computational hazard modelling; sustainable and resilient infrastructure; AI and data-driven methods in hazard and risk analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Biomechanics and Human Movement Analysis in Sport

edited by Olga Kyselovicova, Lurdes Ávila Carvalho and

Ana Martins Amaro

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open

Keywords: injury prevention; performance optimization; motion capture; kinematics; sports technology; modeling

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

Assessments of Functional Food

edited by

Jung-Heun Ha

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 10 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional food; bioactive compounds; nutritional assessment; safety and toxicity; translational research; health promotion

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

Research Progress of Smart Grids and Microgrids

edited by

Juan Manuel Rey

and

Eduardo Mojica-Nava

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 10 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart grids; microgrids; distributed energy resources (DERs); grid modernization; energy storage systems; advanced metering infrastructure (AMI); energy management system; grid resilience; demand response

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

Advanced Technologies in Nanoelectronics and Semiconductor Device Physics

edited by

Supriyo Bandyopadhyay

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 10 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoelectronics; semiconductor devices; beyond-CMOS; 2D materials; quantum transport; neuromorphic computing; device modeling

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

Oral Microbiome in Oral and Systemic Pathologies

edited by Wilfredo Alejandro González-Arriagada

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 10 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral microbiome; dysbiosis; oral cancer; potentially malignant disorders; oral mucositis; systemic health; metagenomics; biomarkers; probiotics

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

Contemporary Endodontic Strategies: Materials and Techniques

edited by

Inês Ferreira

and

Irene Pina-Vaz

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 9 | Submission Open

Keywords: root canal treatment; nonsurgical retreatment; surgical retreatment; bioceramic materials; clinical outcomes; endodontic education

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

Emerging Technologies in Power Converters and Energy Conversion Systems

edited by

Jesús Elias Valdez Resendiz

Adolfo R. López-Núñez

and

Daniel Guillen

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 9 | Submission Open

Keywords: power converters; energy conversion systems; renewable energy integration; advanced control techniques; wide-bandgap semiconductors

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

Noble Metal Nanoparticles: Preparation, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Sara Cerra

and

Ilaria Fratoddi

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 8 | Submission Open

Keywords: noble metal nanoparticles; plasmonic nanomaterials; colloidal synthesis; top-down synthesis; surface functionalization; nanoparticle characterization; catalysis and electrocatalysis; biomedical applications; sensing and detection; structure–property relationships

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

Precision Agronomy: From Plant Physiology to Product Quality

edited by

Renata Tobiasz-Salach

Barbara Krochmal-Marczak

and

Marzena Mazurek

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 7 | Submission Open

Keywords: plants; agriculture; physiological processes; yield; crop quality

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

Innovative Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Packaging

edited by

Ioannis Kartsonakis

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 7 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable packaging; biopolymers; bio-based coatings; natural fibers; circular economy; advanced recycling; green materials; packaging technology

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

Mechanical Design and Modeling for Medical Devices and Simulators

edited by

Antonio Marzola

and

Francesco Buonamici

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 7 | Submission Open

Keywords: medical devices; surgical simulators; mechanical design; 3D modeling; computational modeling; patient-specific design; additive manufacturing; artificial intelligence; reverse engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Plasma Physics: Theory, Methods and Applications (Second Edition)

edited by Shuxia Zhao

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 6 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-temperature plasma; thermal nuclear fusion plasma; discharge structure hierarchy; self-coagulation; inter-disciplinary research; self-organization

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

Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence in Precision Agriculture

edited by

Krzysztof Koszela

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 6 | Submission Open

Keywords: precision agriculture; computer vision; deep learning; remote sensing; crop monitoring; multimodal data fusion; plant disease detection; AI-based decision support systems

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

Emerging Directions in Bioelectrochemistry, Electrocatalysis and Intelligent Electrochemical Characterisation

edited by

Shaneel Chandra

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 6 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochemistry; materials science; catalysis; chemical and molecular sciences; bioengineering; AI/ML for chemistry; energy and environmental technologies

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

The Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technology in Geotechnical Engineering

edited by Jinzhang Zhang, Jiayao Chen,

Qiujing Pan

, Jingkang Shi and

Zhongkai Huang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 3 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; digital twin; machine learning; intelligent construction; geotechnical engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Tunnel and Underground Engineering: Recent Advances and Challenges: 2nd Edition

edited by

Zhanping Song

, Yuwei Zhang and Naifei Liu

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Submission Open

Keywords: tunnel engineering; underground engineering; intelligent construction; rock mechanics; numerical simulation; model tests

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Advances in Intelligent Cluster Collaborative Control for Optimization Decision-Making

edited by

Wei Yue

and Lei Zhu

submission deadline 22 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 9 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent cluster systems; cooperative control; optimization algorithms; multi-agent systems; swarm robotics; sustainable decision-making; distributed intelligence; autonomous systems; edge computing; task allocation; sustainability; green computing; low-carbon operations; resource efficiency

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

Recent Advances in Soundscape and Environmental Noise, 2nd Edition

edited by

Masayuki Takada

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 24 | Submission Open

Keywords: soundscape; soundscape analysis; environmental noise; ambient noise; community noise; environmental acoustics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Acoustics and Vibrations)

Data-Driven Supply Chain Management and Logistics Engineering

edited by Dimitrios Vlachos,

Dimitrios Bechtsis

and Nikos Tsotsolas

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 21557 | Submission Open

Keywords: data-driven supply chains; digital supply chains; smart logistics; sustainability; resilience; artificial intelligence; traceability; Internet of Things (IoT); asset management in SCs; Maintenance 5.0 in SCs

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

Randomized Neural Networks and Deep Learning: Research Frontiers and Cutting-Edge Applications

edited by

David Zabala-Blanco

, Ruber Hernández-García and

Sergio A. Velastin

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9647 | Submission Open

Keywords: extreme learning machine; convolutional neural networks; vision transforms; deep learning; machine learning; artificial intelligence; pattern recognition; data mining; AI ethics; edge computing

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

Multimodal Information-Assisted Visual Recognition or Generation

edited by Wenjuan Gong,

Guoqiang Zhong

and Weishan Zhang

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7884 | Submission Open

Keywords: computer vision; multimodal information fusion; large-model-guided visual interpretation; GAN and diffusion-model-based visual generation; federated multimodal learning for computer vision; quantum multimodal algorithms for computer vision

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

Applications of Sensors in Biomechanics and Biomedicine

edited by

Ivan Julian-Rochina

, Jose Piñeiro Ramos and

Lorenzo Brognara

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5302 | Submission Open

Keywords: biosensors; biomechanics; bioinstrumentation; healthcare; sports medicine; rehabilitation; medical devices; physiology; physics; chemistry

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

High-Performance Concrete: Preparation, Properties, Evaluation and Applications

edited by

Yimmy Silva

and

Gerardo Araya-Letelier

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4442 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance concrete; supplementary cementitious materials; durability; eco-concrete

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

AI-Driven Innovations in Rehabilitation: Integrating Neurological, Musculoskeletal, Sports Medicine and Occupational Therapy Interventions

edited by

Christos Kokkotis

and

Paraskevi Malliou

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2191 | Submission Open

Keywords: rehabilitation; artificial intelligence; neurological disorders; musculoskeletal therapy; sports medicine; occupational therapy; personalized treatment; biomechanical assessment

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

Emerging Trends in Food Safety and Quality Control

edited by

Joanna Trafiałek

and

Katarzyna Kajak-Siemaszko

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1949 | Submission Open

Keywords: food safety; quality certification; voluntary standards; HACCP

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

Industrial Applications of Laser Ultrasonics

edited by

Cuixiang Pei

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1920 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser ultrasonics; non-destructive testing; industrial applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Optics and Lasers)

Self-Healing Materials and Applications

edited by

Mark G. Kuzyk

and

Fariborz Tavangarian

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1211 | Submission Open

Keywords: self-healing materials; structures and systems; dye-doped polymers; optical properties; mechanical properties; actuators

(This special issue belongs to the Section Optics and Lasers)

Maintenance and Reliability Engineering: Latest Advances and Prospects

edited by Przemyslaw Drozyner and

Malgorzata Jasiulewicz-Kaczmarek

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 674 | Submission Open

Keywords: maintenance engineering; reliability engineering; industrial reliability; Industry 4.0; smart maintenance; machine learning in maintenance; data analytics in reliability; failure analysis; maintenance optimization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Innovations and Advances in Textile Recycling: Towards a Sustainable Circular Economy

edited by

María Ángeles Martín-Lara

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 377 | Submission Open

Keywords: textile recycling; circular economy; waste valorization; sustainable fibers; mechanical and chemical recycling; upcycling of textile waste; biodegradation of textiles; life cycle assessment (LCA); textile waste management; technological and engineering approaches for sustainability

Positive and Negative Impacts of Food Processing on Nutritional Quality

edited by

Pawel Glibowski

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 317 | Submission Open

Keywords: food processing; nutritional quality; nutrient bioavailability; thermal and non-thermal technologies; food matrix; functional foods; food preservation; processing-induced nutrient loss; emerging food technologies; dietary impact

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

Trusted Service Computing and Trusted Artificial Intelligence, 2nd Edition

edited by Ying Ma and Joey Tianyi Zhou

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 313 | Submission Open

Keywords: service computing; machine learning; trust; robustness; explainable AI; safety; privacy

New Technologies in Intelligent Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering, 2nd Edition

edited by

Daniel Jancarczyk

, Marcin Bernaś and

Tomasz Boczar

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 247 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent manufacturing; industrial engineering; new technologies; advancements and applications; artificial intelligence; machine learning; robotics; automation; additive manufacturing; cyber-physical systems; Internet of Things; sustainable manufacturing; digital twins; supply chain optimization; quality control

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Innovative Techniques and Materials in Implant Dentistry

edited by Alexandre Perez,

Roberto Di Felice

and

Tommaso Lombardi

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 237 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental implants; biomaterial; surgical procedures; osseointegration; peri-implantitis; robotic dental implant surgery; digital dentistry; implant guides; implant placement; preparation of heat generation at implant site

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

Advances in Coastal Environments and Renewable Energy

edited by

Vanesa Magar

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 236 | Submission Open

Keywords: coastal environments; renewable energy; wind energy; offshore wind; floating wind technology; tidal energy; wave energy; sustainable development; marine biodiversity; energy storage; grid integration; environmental conservation; energy transition; coastal ecosystems; renewable energy policy

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

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