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AI-Powered Wearable Technologies and Applications
edited by Huaiyu Zhu, Haoyi Fan and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 502 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI wearable hardware; wearable active health; special wearable devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering)
Monitoring and Analysis of Environmental Contaminants
edited by and Crinela Dumitrescu
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 494 | 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)
Radiation and Environmental Effects on Electronic Devices: Reliability, Failure, and Protection
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 492 | 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)
Next-Gen Sensors: AI-Enhanced Detection and Applications
edited by Mengjie Zhang and Shuai Ma
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 487 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI; sensors; animal husbandry; pets; meat
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Signal Processing and Communication for Wireless Sensor Network—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 480 | 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)
Privacy, Security and Protection Mechanisms for Trustworthy and Resilient AI Systems
edited by Orhan Ermiş
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 468 | 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 450 | 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)
Functional Magnetic Materials and Devices: Recent Advances and Emerging Applications submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 449 | 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 and Adson Ferreira Da Rocha
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 428 | 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
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 422 | 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)
Advances in Mining Driven by Computational Fluid Dynamics
edited by Ming Qiao and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 406 | 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)
Advances in Plasma Science and Technology for Sustainable and Emerging Applications submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 404 | 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)
Sustainable Technologies in Construction and Building Materials submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 401 | 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)
Novel Technologies and Discoveries for Nuclear Fusion
edited by Fabio Panza and Francesco Orsitto
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 400 | 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)
Current Advances in Circuit Analysis and Signal Processing in Electrical Engineering
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 392 | 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)
Convergence of Big Data Technologies and Machine Learning: Integrated Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 391 | 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)
Photocatalysis: Synthesis and Application
edited by , Daniel Sánchez Martínez and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 383 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalysis; synthesis; photoelectrocatalysis; environmental remediation; energy; CO2 conversion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical and Molecular Sciences)
Safety, Security, and Privacy in Data Transparency and Sharing
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 383 | 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 376 | 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 , , , Nektarios Moumoutzis, János Demetrovics and Radoslav Pavlov
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 367 | 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 and Zoran Jurković
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 358 | 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)
Layered Nanomaterials for Sustainable Photocatalysis and Environmental Remediation
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 357 | 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)
Advances in Molecular and Genetic Technologies in Animal Sciences submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 354 | 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)
Applications of Educational Technology and AI in Educational Settings
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 340 | 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)
AI and Connectivity in the Internet of Unmanned Vehicles: Challenges and Innovations submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 314 | 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)
Light Pollution Across Disciplines submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 304 | 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)
Emerging Technologies of Human–Computer Interaction, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 303 | 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 High-Switching-Frequency Applications for Electric Drives
edited by , and Angel Gonzalez-Prieto
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 299 | 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)
Anthropometric and Body Composition Assessments in Health, Nutrition, and Sport
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 295 | 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)
Recent Advances in Natural Language Processing Techniques, 2nd Edition
edited by Jie Yang
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 293 | 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 submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 283 | 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)
Challenges and Applications of Radiation Detectors
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 267 | 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)
Application of Decision Support Systems in Biomedical Engineering: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 265 | 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)
Fault Diagnosis for Electrical Machines, Power Electronics, and Drives, 2nd Edition
edited by , Araitz Iturregi Aio and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 265 | 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)
Multimodal AI and Digital Innovations for Next-Generation Ophthalmic Care
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 259 | 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)
Radiomics: Latest Advances and Challenges submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 258 | 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)
Advances in Impact, Fatigue, and Fracture Mechanics: From Testing to Performance Improvement submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 245 | 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)
Advances in Target Tracking and Image Processing for Drones
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 242 | 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)
Advanced Technologies for Net-Zero and Climate-Resilient Buildings
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 239 | Submission Open
Keywords: net-zero buildings; climate-resilient buildings; building decarbonization; energy systems optimization; renewable energy integration; building energy modeling; smart buildings and controls; digital twins in buildings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Science and Technology)
Applications of Ultrasonic Technology in Biomedical Sciences, 2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 228 | Submission Open
Keywords: ultrasound; biomedicine; medical diagnosis; biosensor
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)
Antenna Systems: From Methods to Applications (2nd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 226 | Submission Open
Keywords: antenna system design and optimization; antenna arrays; 5G/6G communications; antenna measurement; manufacturing methods; miniaturized microwave and millimeter-wave antennas; automotive antennas; radar antennas
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering)
Emerging Technologies of Accident Analysis and Prevention in Safety Engineering, 2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 220 | Submission Open
Keywords: occupational accidents; occupational risks; occupational health and safety; risk assessment; risk management; cognitive ergonomics; safety training; monitoring; sensors; artificial intelligence; big data; virtual reality; augmented reality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Emerging Technologies and Applications of AI-Driven Inclusion submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 219 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); AI-driven inclusion; assistive technologies; human-centered AI; sign language processing; low-resource languages; cyberbullying detection; hate speech detection; digital inclusion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
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 218 | 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 Deep Learning for Computer Vision and AIoT, 2nd Edition
edited by Huang-Chia Shih
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 216 | Submission Open
Keywords: human–computer interaction; image classification; object detection; human action recognition; multimedia forensics; medical image analysis; knowledge management; generated AI-driven visual processing; AIoT applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Physic Detectors and Applications
edited by and Xuefei Guo
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 212 | Submission Open
Keywords: high luminosity; high occupancy; data acquisition; object reconstruction; tracking detectors; calorimetry; pile-up mitigation; tracking; streaming readout; triggerless DAQ; silicon sensors; radiation hardness; front-end electronics; jet tagging; particle flow; vertexing; clustering algorithms; machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Physics General)
Aerodynamics and Structural Dynamics of Vehicles submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 209 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Transportation and Future Mobility)
Internet of Things Systems and Security
edited by , Yanru Chen and Pengpeng Chen
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 207 | Submission Open
Keywords: Internet of Things (IoT) security; IoT systems and architectures; authentication and access control; secure communication protocols; privacy preservation in IoT; lightweight cryptography; secure firmware and over-the-air updates; intrusion detection and anomaly detection; edge/cloud security for IoT; cyber-physical systems (CPS) security
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
X-Ray Powder Diffraction in Materials Engineering submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 199 | Submission Open
Keywords: X-ray powder diffraction; Rietveld refinement; materials engineering; crystallography; microstructure analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
Research on Biomechanics, Equipment Development, Motor Control and Learning of Human Movements: 2nd Edition
edited by Mingjiu Yu and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 191 | 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)
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