Applied Sciences

Natural Language Processing: Modeling, Optimization and Application

edited by Zuchao Li

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 999 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural language processing; large language models; deep learning optimization; model compression and distillation; text mining and analytics; semantic analysis; multimodal learning; information retrieval; sentiment analysis; computational linguistics

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

Artificial Intelligence in Medicine and Rehabilitation: Technologies and Applications: 2nd Edition

edited by Tomasz Kocejko

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 958 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; computer vision; image processing; image analysis; signal processing; signal analysis; computer-aided diagnosis; human–computer interface and interaction; human–machine interface and interaction; personalized robotics; translational medicine; intelligent systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Application of Information Systems: Second Edition

edited by

Frederico Branco

, José Luís Bandeira Martins and Henrique São Mamede

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 791 | Submission Open

Keywords: real-time information systems; AIOps and generative AI; cybersecurity and zero-trust; blockchain and transparency; internet of things and big data; digital sustainability (green IT); data governance

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

Natural Products in Cancer: Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Applications

edited by

Camelia Munteanu

,

Danny N. Dhanasekaran

and

Ciro Isidoro

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 763 | Submission Open

Keywords: lncRNAs; autophagy; cancer; natural compounds; vitamins; antioxidants

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

Colors: Material Design and Reproduction

edited by Xiaoxia Wan

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 644 | Submission Open

Keywords: pigments and dyes; structural colors; color techniques; color reproduction; color management

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

Polymer Materials: New Designs and Applications

edited by

Carlos Henrique Scuracchio

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 595 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer materials; design; fabrication; properties; new methods/technologies and related applications

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

New Insights into Construction Materials: Greener, Smarter and Stronger

edited by

Stamatia Gavela

, Afroditi Ntziouni and

Nikolaos Nikoloutsopoulos

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 540 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional properties; durability of building materials; (ultra) high-performance concrete materials and structures; multifunctional/smart concrete; green concrete; incorporation of recycled materials; nanotechnology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity: Applications and Challenges

edited by

Vassil Vassilev

,

Karim Ouazzane

and

Maitreyee Dey

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 460 | Submission Open

Keywords: malware; intrusions; transaction fraud; cyber attacks; threat intelligence; vulnerability analysis; risk assessment; penetration testing; security by design; incident response

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

Advanced Technologies and Applications of Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing and Blockchain

edited by

Nikolay Hinov

,

Milena Lazarova

and

Ognyan Nakov

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 393 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning; cybersecurity; cloud computing; blockchain; artificial intelligence; secure systems; internet of things; edge computing; smart contracts; digital transformation

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

Optimization of Scheduling Problem and Supply Chain Management

edited by

Ana Moura

and

Tatjana Tambovceva

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 377 | 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 369 | 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)

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 343 | 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)

Restorative Innovations in Pediatric and Behavior-Challenged Patients

edited by

Denise Corridore

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 310 | 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)

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

edited by

Joon Ahn

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 302 | 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 299 | 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)

Application of Hydrodynamics in Ship Structure Design

edited by Georgios Katsaounis and

Gregory Grigoropoulos

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

Keywords: hydroelasticity; ship structural design; hydrodynamics; ship loads; slamming; whipping; hydroelastic experiments; CFD; FEA

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

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 245 | 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 Smart Environments and the Internet of Things

edited by

Theodore A. Tsiligiridis

,

Konstantinos Demestichas

and Christos Douligeris

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 193 | 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 181 | 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 149 | 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)

New Insights into Medicinal Plants and Active Ingredients

edited by

Ioana Crisan

and

Itamar Gonçalves

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 128 | 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)

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

edited by

Marcin Wojnakowski

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 113 | 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)

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 104 | 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 101 | 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)

Life Cycle Assessment for Real-World Applications

edited by

Dimitrios Nikolopoulos

and

Kiskira Kyriaki

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 93 | 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)

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 87 | 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)

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 84 | 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)

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 83 | 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)

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 80 | 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 79 | 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)

Application of Digital Technology in Cultural Heritage: 2nd Edition

edited by Theodore Ganetsos and

Antreas Kantaros

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 76 | 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)

Data Structures and Algorithms in Time Series Data Analysis

edited by

Jeong Seop Sim

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

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

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

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

edited by

Markssuel Teixeira Marvila

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 62 | 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 56 | 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)

Advanced Smart Materials and Structures

edited by

Lan Luo

and

Zhengxian Liu

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 49 | 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)

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 43 | 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)

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 23 | 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 20 | 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)

Human–Computer Interaction: Overview, Challenges and Current Trends

edited by Dan Wu

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 20 | 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)

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 8 | 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)

Sustainable Agronomic Strategies for Yield and Quality Stability in Crops

edited by

Vasileios Greveniotis

and

Constantinos Ipsilandis

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 7 | Submission Open

Keywords: crop management; yield stability; quality traits; sustainable agriculture; climate resilience; precision agriculture; crop productivity; agronomic practices

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

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

edited by

Catia Branco

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 6 | 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)

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 4 | Submission Open

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

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

Two-Dimensional Materials: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications

edited by Horng-Tay Jeng

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Submission Open

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

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

Advanced Luminescent Materials: Fundamentals, Properties and Applications

edited by

José A. Jiménez

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Submission Open

Keywords: luminescence; luminescent materials; phosphor; optical materials; thermoluminescence; photoluminescence; thermochromic; optics

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

Advances in Ceramic Process Technologies

edited by

Cristian Gómez-Rodríguez

, Linda Viviana García-Quiñonez and

Maria Isabel Mendivil Palma

submission deadline 23 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 34 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramic processing; powder processing; advanced sintering; surface engineering; ceramic manufacturing

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

Data-Driven Supply Chain Management and Logistics Engineering

edited by Dimitrios Vlachos,

Dimitrios Bechtsis

and Nikos Tsotsolas

submission deadline 30 Mar 2027 | 8 articles | Viewed by 44536 | 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)

Applied Numerical Analysis and Computing in Mechanical Engineering

edited by

Zeljko Tukovic

and Tomislav Maric

submission deadline 30 Mar 2027 | 9 articles | Viewed by 6997 | Submission Open

Keywords: numerical analysis; computational mechanics; finite element analysis (FEA); computational fluid dynamics (CFD); heat and mass transfer; multi-physics modeling; mesh-free methods; optimization techniques; fluid-structure interaction; machine learning in engineering; dynamics and control; applied mathematics in engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Advances in the Detection and Diagnosis of Cancer and Their Clinical Applications

edited by

Ana Ramos

and

Fernando Mendes

submission deadline 30 Mar 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6142 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer detection; cancer diagnosis; clinical applications; liquid biopsy; multiparametric biomarkers; artificial intelligence; digital pathology; nanotechnology; quantum dots; CRISPR; molecular diagnostics; precision oncology; non-invasive techniques; personalized medicine; emerging technologies in oncology

Innovation in Sports and Exercise Performance

edited by Robin Pla

submission deadline 30 Mar 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3286 | Submission Open

Keywords: sports performance; exercise physiology; athletic training; biomechanics; wearable technology; injury prevention; performance optimization; sports nutrition; exercise medicine

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

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