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Thermal Comfort in Sustainable Buildings
edited by and Xue Tian
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermal comfort; adaptive comfort; occupant behavior modeling; indoor air quality (IAQ); sustainable buildings; energy-efficient HVAC; building envelope optimization; renewable energy integration; smart building technologies; climate responsive architecture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Thermal Engineering)
Remote Sensing Techniques for Cultural Heritage: New Developments and Applications for Archaeological Studies
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open
Keywords: remote sensing; cultural heritage; earth observation; archaeological sites; satellite imagery; multi-temporal analysis; optical images; multispectral images; hyperspectral images; UAS; 3D documentation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)
Advances in Complex Networks: Graph Theory, AI, and Data Science
edited by Huan Wang and Shichao Liu
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open
Keywords: complex networks; graph theory; artificial intelligence; data science; network analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
New Insights into Marine Ecology and Fisheries Science, 2nd Edition
edited by Nenad Antolovic and Ivan Župan
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open
Keywords: marine ecology; fisheries science; marine biology; fish biology; biodiversity; marine ecosystems  
(This special issue belongs to the Section Marine Science and Engineering)
Microbial Protein and Lipid: Biotechnological Innovations for Sustainable Food and Energy
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open
Keywords: single cell protein; single cell oils; amino acid composition; fatty acid profile; waste valorization; sustainable feedstocks; bioprocess engineering; food and feed applications; biodiesel production; circular bioeconomy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Science and Technology)
Emerging Technologies and Sustainable Innovations in Building Design and Construction for Future Cities
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital construction; automated construction; building design; green building technologies; smart infrastructure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Biogeochemistry of Persistent Pollutants and Emerging Contaminants in the Environment submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open
Keywords: pollutants; risk; bioaccumulation; biotransformation; translocation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)
Recent Advancements in Biomarkers for Noncommunicable Diseases, 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open
Keywords: noncommunicable diseases; metabolic syndrome; obesity; cardiovascular diseases; dyslipidemia; cancer; autoimmune diseases; biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Advancements in Laser Welding and Laser Micromachining of Metallic and Non-Metallic Materials
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser; welding; micromachining; optics; process quality; plastic welding; metal welding; beam shaping
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
Additive Manufacturing of Special Alloys
edited by Chuan Guo
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing (AM); special alloys; process optimization; microstructure control; mechanical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Additive Manufacturing Technologies)
Advances in Materials for Biosensing and Biomedical Applications
edited by and Yicha Zhang
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open
Keywords: biosensing materials; biomedical applications; nanomaterials; smart materials; bioelectronics; lab-on-a-chip; regenerative medicine; biocompatibility; advanced functional materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
Fluorescence Methods for Biodiesel Characterization submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodiesel; fluorescence spectroscopy; molecular luminescence; fluorescence lifetime; time-resolved measurements; chemometrics; optical sensing; fluorescent probes; fuel quality control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
Renewable Energy and Electrical Power System
edited by Dario Assante
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open
Keywords: renewable energy; electrical power system; smart grid; energy storage; grid integration; distributed generation; energy transition; sustainability; decarbonization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Science and Technology)
Decision-Making Methods: Applications and Perspectives, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open
Keywords: decision-making methods; machine learning; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Hydrocolloids: Characteristics and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 39 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrocolloidal systems; nano-structured systems; continuous aqueous phase (c); dispersed/emulsified phase (d); charged and/or neutral modifier (small molecules or polymers) (m); mix of homogenous and heterogeneous partitions (binary systems c-d; c-m; d-m); status of dissolution in binary systems; distribution of dimension and geometry of super-molecular d-objects; interface properties of d-objects; adsorption characteristics on d-objects; diffusive and electrokinetic mobilities; synthesis/establishing and modification of colloidal systems; stabilization/destabilization mechanisms; response capabilities upon applied stress; analytical separation techniques; analytical detection techniques; application of hydrocolloidal systems in food processing; pharmaceutical applications of hydrocolloidal systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical and Molecular Sciences)
Applications of Nuclear Physics and Particle Accelerators
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 39 | Submission Open
Keywords: proton and heavy‑ion therapy; boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT); FLASH radiotherapy; radioisotope production; accelerator‑driven systems (ADS); spallation neutron sources; ion beam analysis; radiation detection and dosimetry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Physics General)
Physics-Informed Learning: Applications in Physics-Informed Neural Networks and Machine Learning
edited by and Antônio J. Silva Neto
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open
Keywords: physics-informed neural networks (PINNs); physics-informed machine learning (PIML); physics-informed learning (PIL); machine learning; deep learning; partial differential equations (PDEs); computational physics; inverse problems; computational engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Emerging Trends in Surface and Interfacial Science for Thermal–Fluid Processes
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface and interfacial phenomena; thermal– fluid systems; wetting and spreading dynamics; boiling and condensation heat transfer; multiphase flow and phase change; structured and functional surfaces; drop and bubble impact dynamics; surface energy and wettability control; numerical and experimental methods in interfacial flows; energy conversion and thermal management applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fluid Science and Technology)
High-Entropy Alloys: Advancing Chemistry, Characterization and Computational Insights, 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-entropy alloys; multi-principal element alloys; phase stability and transformation; properties; advanced characterization techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)
Intelligent Prevention, Control and Precision Drainage Strategies for Deep Coal Seam Gas Disasters
edited by Chun Liu
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 24 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep coal seams gas control; gas drainage/extraction; permeability stress relief and permeability enhancement; hydraulic fracturing; coal and gas outburst intelligent monitoring; safety engineering; coalbed methane (CBM)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)
Advanced Research on Human-Machine Interaction in Autonomous Driving
edited by , , Vassilis Charissis and Yihun Jeong
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 22 | Submission Open
Keywords: human-machine interaction (HMI); autonomous driving; human factors and ergonomics; user experience (UX); user-centered design (UCD); artificial intelligence (AI); software-defined vehicle (SDV); safety engineering; data-driven design; eXtended reality (XR)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advances in Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 21 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence for cybersecurity; machine learning for threat detection; deep learning in security; adversarial machine learning; intrusion detection systems; malware analysis; privacy-preserving AI; cyber threat intelligence; secure federated learning; network and IoT security
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Geochemistry and Geochronology of Rocks
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 18 | Submission Open
Keywords: geochronology; isotope geochemistry; petrotectonic assemblages; sedimentary provenance; physical properties; ore deposit; geobarometer and geothermometer; data-driven petrology/geochemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)
10th Anniversary of the Nanotechnology and Applied Nanosciences Section—from Composed Nanoparticles to Functional Nanoarchitectures submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 15 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; nanomaterials; hierarchical construction; nano architectures; modular nanotechnology; nanoassembling; nanosensors; nanoactuators
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanotechnology and Applied Nanosciences)
Feature Review Papers in Biomedical Engineering submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 12 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomedical engineering; medical devices; biophotonics; bioinformatics; biomedical sensors; biomedical signal processing; medical imaging; artificial intelligence in healthcare; wearable health systems; 3D bioprinting; neuroengineering; biomedical robotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)
Bacteriophages as Precision Tools for Microbiome Modulation submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 11 | Submission Open
Keywords: bacteriophages; microbiome; phageome; phagobiotics; gut microbiota; phage-host interactions; prophage induction; immunomodulation; dysbiosis; host immunity; phage therapy; bioinformatics; metagenomics; systems biology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Microbiology)
Novel Research on Exploration and Application of Intelligent Computer Vision Technology
edited by Xu Zou and Sheng Zhong
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 10 | Submission Open
Keywords: computer vision; machine learning paradigm; image processing; multi-modal data fusion; computer vision-based navigation; medical image analysis; defect detection; remote sensing; real-time computing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Nonlinear Dynamics: Analysis, Optimization and Application submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 7 | Submission Open
Keywords: nonlinear dynamics; nonlinear phenomena; nonlinear modeling; nonlinear vibrations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)
Advances in Digital Signal Processing and Communications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 7 | Submission Open
Keywords: adaptive filtering algorithms; digital modulation techniques; MIMO systems and signal processing; signal sampling and quantization; noise and interference mitigation; machine learning for signal processing; real-time signal processing; 5G and wireless communications; edge computing for signal processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering)
Geological Disasters: Mechanisms, Detection, and Prevention
edited by and
submission deadline 1 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 951 | Submission Open
Keywords: seismic geological hazards; landslide; landslide susceptibility; slope stability; geotechnics; pipeline; frozen soil mechanics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Advanced Technology for Mine Disaster Monitoring and Prevention
edited by Enlai Zhao and
submission deadline 1 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 173 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent monitoring; disaster warning system; artificial intelligence prediction; smart mining; disaster prevention and control; digital twin; multi-source data fusion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Multi-Scale Characterization and Numerical Modelling of Geo-Materials
edited by Qifan Ren and
submission deadline 1 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 143 | Submission Open
Keywords: geo-materials; multi-scale modelling; numerical simulation; experimental characterization; homogenization; RVE; FEM; DEM; coupled processes; AI-assisted modelling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Seepage Problems in Geotechnical Engineering submission deadline 3 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6230 | Submission Open
Keywords: seepage mechanics; porous media; soil and water conservation; groundwater pollution percolation; numerical simulation; theoretical model
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Green and Low-Carbon Concrete Technology and Construction
edited by
submission deadline 3 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4843 | Submission Open
Keywords: green and low-carbon; durability; zero maintenance costs; concrete structure; construction technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Advanced Technologies for Food Packaging and Preservation: 2nd Edition submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open
Keywords: advances technologies; food packaging; food preservation; bioactive compounds; food safety; environmentally friendly; artificial intelligence; food control; food quality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Science and Technology)
New Technologies and Systems for Sustainable Buildings
edited by Vincent Y. Blouin
submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 42 | 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)
Advances in Bioinspired Photonics
edited by , Sébastien R. Mouchet and
submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoscale dynamics in biological systems; coupling of optical and mechanical dynamics; photonic crystals; plasmonics and natural photonic architecture; linear and nonlinear optics; fluorescence; holography; thermal management and photonic architectures and related topics
Recent Advances in Biomechanics of Human Movement and Its Clinical Applications: 2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 23492 | Submission Open
Keywords: gait; artificial intelligence; machine learning and deep learning; electromyograph (EMG); electroencephalogram (EEG); strength; rehabilitation; physiotherapy; stroke; cerebral palsy; motion capture; sensor; joint and bone; muscle; artificial implant; algorithms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Biological Activities of Medicinal Plants and Their Potential Applications submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 21139 | Submission Open
Keywords: medicinal plants; pharmacology; primary metabolites; secondary metabolites; biological activities; bioactive compounds
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Emerging Technologies for Assistive Robotics submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 17963 | Submission Open
Keywords: assistive robotics; personalized healthcare; aging population; cognitive support; human– robot interactions; machine learning; adaptive control algorithms; smart sensors; multimodal interfaces
(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics and Automation)
Graph-Based Methods in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, 2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 15136 | Submission Open
Keywords: graph representation; GNN; graph data mining; graph data management; graph databases; graph machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advanced Technologies for User-Centered Design and User Experience: 2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9475 | Submission Open
Keywords: user-centered design; user experience; usability; human– computer interaction; smart products/applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Extended Reality (XR) and User Experience (UX) Technologies
edited by Katashi Nagao and
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7294 | Submission Open
Keywords: extended reality; user experience; human– computer interaction; body/hand tracking; haptics; emotional interaction; psychophysiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Current Advances in Rehabilitation Technology
edited by , , Denise Taylor and
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5543 | Submission Open
Keywords: rehabilitation technology; rehabilitation innovation; wearable sensors; non-invasive brain stimulation; artificial intelligence; digital health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)
Artificial Intelligence Applications in Healthcare and Precision Medicine, 2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 5511 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; omic sciences; precision medicine; personalized medicine; genomics; proteomics; metabolomics; radiomics; radiogenomics; robotic surgery; assisting technologies; health monitoring; computer-assisted detection/diagnosis; chatbots; medical imaging; disease prediction; prognostics; drug discovery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Condition Monitoring and Intelligent Fault Diagnosis for Mechanical Equipment and Complex System
edited by and Xingyu Zhao
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5342 | Submission Open
Keywords: condition monitoring; fault diagnosis; prognostics; complex mechanical systems; artificial intelligence; predictive maintenance; machine learning; IoT in maintenance; data-driven fault detection; remaining useful life (RUL)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)
Novel Approaches for Optimal Design and Seismic Performance Assessment for Civil Structures
edited by Dimitris Sophianopoulos and Charalampakis Aristotelis
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5323 | Submission Open
Keywords: “ smart” materials; artificial intelligence; optimization; modeling techniques; earthquake engineering and structural dynamics; buildings; bridges; soil-structure interaction; stability; fuzzy logic; computer-aided design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Translational Research in Dentistry: Latest Advancements and Prospects
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4803 | Submission Open
Keywords: translational dentistry; dental innovation; regenerative dentistry; stem cell therapy; biomaterials; clinical applications; oral health research; precision dentistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Dentistry and Oral Sciences)
Anticancer Drugs: New Developments and Discoveries submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4661 | Submission Open
Keywords: anticancer drugs; mechanisms of drug resistance; targeted therapy; drug delivery systems; nanotechnology in cancer treatment; cancer immunotherapy; drug toxicity and safety; computational drug repositioning; bioinformatics in oncology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Advances in Antimicrobial Mechanisms and Resistance Pathways submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4484 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; antimicrobial peptides; combination therapies; host-directed therapies; bioinformatics; resistance mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
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