Applied Sciences

Underground Energy Storage for Renewable Energy Sources

edited by

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submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 385 | Submission Open

Keywords: underground hydrogen storage; underground natural gas storage; underground thermal storage; underground compressed air energy storage; underground pumped hydroelectric energy storage; CO2 geological utilization and sequestration

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

Innovative Strategies for the Diagnosis and Repair of Soft Tissue Disorder

edited by

Elisabete Silva

, Barbara Röhrnbauer and António Augusto Fernandes

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 275 | Submission Open

Keywords: soft tissue disorders; biomaterials; tissue engineering; computational modelling; finite element analysis; patient-specific simulation; tissue regeneration; biodegradable implants; diagnosis and repair; regenerative medicine; medical device design

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

Advanced Technologies in Intelligent and Sustainable Coal Mining

edited by

Yong Yuan

,

Cun Zhang

and Bo Li

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 143 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent mining; green mining; deep mining; precision mining; digital mine; mining equipment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Digital Holography and 3D Display

edited by

Juan Liu

and

Dapu Pi

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D display; holography; deep learning; metasurface; virtual reality; augmented reality

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

Development and Application of Functionalized Nanostructures and Nanomaterials

edited by

Victor Burlakov

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 123 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; nanorods; nanoplatelets; surface nanostructures; fabrication and storage; functionalization mechanisms; surface modification; surface binding ligands; novel functional properties; theory and modelling of functional properties; degradation mechanisms for functional nanomaterials

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

New Trends in Neural Networks and Artificial Intelligence

edited by Ibidun Obagbuwa,

Daramola J. Olawande

and

Topside E. Mathonsi

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open

Keywords: neural networks; deep learning; reinforcement learning; generative AI; explainable AI; trustworthy AI; transfer learning; federated learning; edge AI; NLP; computer vision; optimization methods; ethical AI; responsible AI; AI applications

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

Novel Trends in Bioactive Compounds

edited by Barbara Soldo

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; extraction and synthesis methods; chemical composition; biological activity

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

Latest Advances in Magnetic Materials and Device Applications

edited by Lizhu Ren

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetic materials; spintronics; magnetic heterostructures; magnetic dynamics; magnetic tunnel junctions; MRAM devices; novel magnetic materials

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

Systems Biology Approaches to Cancer Molecular Networks

edited by

Yoana Dimitrova Kiselova-Kaneva

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 12 | Submission Open

Keywords: inflammation adipokines noncommunicable diseases; metabolic syndrome; obesity; cardiovascular diseases; dyslipidemia; cancer; autoimmune diseases; biomarkers; molecular targets

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

Research and Application of Artificial Neural Networks and Fuzzy Cognitive Maps

edited by

Katarzyna Poczęta

submission deadline 9 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial neural networks; fuzzy cognitive maps; deep learning; hybrid models; machine learning; classification; prediction; analysis; natural language processing

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

High-Value-Added Chemicals from Lignocellulosic and Agri-Food Biowastes: A Path Toward Sustainability

edited by

Dimitris P. Makris

and

Dimitris Vlastos

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; bioactive compounds; biowaste valorization; sustainable extraction technologies; green waste processing

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

Recent Trends in Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Digital Trust

edited by

Shawon Rahman

and

Shuva Paul

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open

Keywords: cybersecurity; privacy; digital trust; cryptography; intrusion detection; threat intelligence; access control; privacy-preserving computation; resilient systems; regulatory compliance

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

Recent Advances and Application of Virtual Reality

edited by

Chrysostomos Stylios

, Athanasios Christopoulos and

Stylianos Mystakidis

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 20713 | Submission Open

Keywords: virtual reality; VR technology; immersive experiences; VR applications; healthcare; education; training; social interaction; collaboration; gaming; ethics

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

Physical Chemistry, Formulation and Processing, Intersection of Food Sciences, Engineering and Global Health

edited by Teresa Carvajal and

Gustavo F. Gutiérrez-López

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10320 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface chemistry; water isotherms; hysterisis; powder caking; powder flow; particle interactions; particle morphology; formulation; regulatory considerations; awareness diversity equity inclusion (DEI)

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

Feature Review Papers in Section Applied Industrial Technologies

edited by

Antonella Petrillo

and

Alexandre Carvalho

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9107 | Submission Open

Keywords: applied industrial technologies; manufacturing processes; automation and robotics; materials science; industrial IoT; smart manufacturing; industrial innovation; emerging technologies in industry; advanced production systems; Industry 4.0; ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC); massive machine-type communication (mMTC); cyber-physical production systems (CPPS); network slicing for distributed parallel processing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Industrial Technologies)

Marine-Derived Bioactive Compounds and Marine Biotechnology

edited by Ana Augusto,

Susana F. J. Silva

,

Marco F. L. Lemos

and

Patrícia Valentão

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5990 | Submission Open

Keywords: marine microalgae; marine macroalgae; green extracts; biotechnology; natural compounds; food additives; high-value compounds; shelf life; seafood by-products; nutritional profile

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

Deep Learning and Predictive Maintenance

edited by Wei Cheng,

Zelin Nie

, Yilong Liu and Shuming Wu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3049 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep learning; predictive maintenance; health managment; fault diagnosis; remaining useful life; monitoring and warning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Optical Imaging and 3D Display Technologies

edited by Hanle Zhang,

Xiaowei Li

and

Yan Xing

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2854 | Submission Open

Keywords: integral imaging; holographic displays; autostereoscopic 3D displays; 3D security; 3D interaction techniques; 3D imaging and display systems; holographic microscopy; data storage

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

Recent Advances and Innovations in Dairy Science and Processing Technologies

edited by

Małgorzata Ziarno

,

Iwona Ścibisz

and

Mariola Kozłowska

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2537 | Submission Open

Keywords: dairy product reformulation; plant-based dairy alternatives; high-pressure processing; pulsed electric fields; non-thermal technologies; quality and safety of milk products; biotechnology in dairy science; microbiology in dairy science; probiotics and prebiotics; bacteriophages

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

Bioactive Dental Materials: A Paradigm Shift in Dentistry?—2nd Edition

edited by Cornelis Hans Pameijer

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactivity; restorative dentistry; remineralization; periodontics; endodontics; bone formation

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

Data-Driven Sports Science: Advances and Applications

edited by

Francisco García-Angulo

, Francisco Ayala and Antonio García-Angulo

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open

Keywords: human movement; devices; sports science; kinematics; biomechanics

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

Application of Enzymes in Bioengineering

edited by

Emmanuel Martínez-Montaño

and Jesús Salazar-Leyva

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioprocess; biocatalysis; enzyme immobilization; enzyme technology; revalorization; byproducts; novel enzymes; agro-industrial wastes; bioremediation; bioconversion

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

Emerging Technologies for Crisis and Disaster Management, Situational Awareness, and Decision Support

edited by

Evangelos Maltezos

,

Eleftherios Ouzounoglou

, Angelos Amditis and Spyridon C. Athanasiadis

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open

Keywords: UxVs; embedded sensors; autonomous vehicles; mixed reality (MR); augmented reality (AR); virtual reality (VR); computer vision and video analytics; time series analysis; satellite images; AI/machine learning; explainable AI; generative AI; unusual pattern detection; LLMs; VLMs

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

Additive Manufacturing: Horizons of Novel Processes and Applications

edited by

Alexander Katz-Demyanetz

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

Keywords: additive manufacturing; powdered raw materials; process parametrization; as-built product; post-treatment; product’ s final density; mechanical properties; process simulation; machine learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Additive Manufacturing Technologies)

Health Informatics: Human Health and Health Care Services

edited by

Peter Kokol

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open

Keywords: health informatics; health services; digital health transformation; artificial intelligence; machine learning; patient-centered care; IoMT

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

Exploiting Symmetry in Quantum Computing, Materials, and Devices

edited by

Jan Sładkowski

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 22 | Submission Open

Keywords: quantum symmetry; symmetry breaking; topological materials; quantum algorithms; group theory in quantum systems; qubit coherence control; quantum phase transitions; symmetry-guided device engineering; spintronics and photonics; quantum materials design

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

Deep Learning-Based Image Processing, Analysis and Reconstruction Technology

edited by Suk-Ho Lee

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 20 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep learning; image reconstruction; semantic segmentation; super-resolution; anomaly detection; multi-modality fusion; 3D reconstruction; sensor imagery; generative adversarial networks; transformer-based architectures; flow and diffusion based generative models

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

Advances in Quantum-Enabled Cybersecurity—2nd Edition

edited by

Nuno Silva

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open

Keywords: random number generators; quantum hacking; quantum cryptanalysis; quantum key distribution; quantum bit commitment; quantum oblivious transfer; device independent quantum cryptography; quantum networks; integrated quantum photonics

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

Thermal Comfort and Energy Efficiency in the Face of Climate Change: Advanced Strategies and Technologies

edited by

Daniel Sánchez-García

,

Alberto Cerezo Narváez

, Roberta Jacoby Cureau and

MªCarmen Guerrero Delgado

submission deadline 1 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 168 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal comfort; climate change; energy efficiency; passive design; advanced HVAC systems; smart materials

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

AI- and Digital Twin-Driven Intelligent Diagnostics and Predictive Maintenance for Transportation Systems

edited by

Xiaoxi Hu

,

Junyu Qi

, Dandan Peng and Jiusi Zhang

submission deadline 1 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open

Keywords: transportation systems; artificial intelligence (AI); digital twins (DT); prognostics and health management (PHM); condition-based maintenance (CBM); predictive maintenance; remaining useful life (RUL); explainable AI (XAI); data fusion; edge and federated learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Advances in Manufacturing and Machining Processes

edited by

Ján Varga

and

Lubos Kascak

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2531 | Submission Open

Keywords: new trends in material production; numerical simulation; advanced machining; surface quality; experimental verification; cutting tools; cutting fluid

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Advances in Solid Mechanics and Its Applications

edited by Lucival Malcher and Fábio Comes Castro

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2479 | Submission Open

Keywords: characterization of materials; fatigue of materials; additive manufacturing; AI in solid mechanics; wear; numerical methods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Recent Research on Tunneling and Underground Engineering

edited by

Hang Lin

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 17 articles | Viewed by 32248 | Submission Open

Keywords: excavation unloading; hydraulic coupling; thermodynamic coupling; lining supports; rheological behavior; constitutive models; numerical techniques; reinforcement and monitoring techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Feature Review Papers in "Computing and Artificial Intelligence"

edited by

Paolino Di Felice

,

Luis Javier García Villalba

,

Aleksander Mendyk

and

Chilukuri K. Mohan

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 16045 | Submission Open

Keywords: database; information systems; and security; multiagent systems and pervasive computing; audio; speech; and music processing; computer vision; machine learning; and pattern recognition

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

Noise Control: Challenges in Architectural Acoustics and Environmental Sound Pollution

edited by Jose Maria Bravo, Jaime Llinares Millán,

Sergio Castiñeira-Ibáñez

and Ignacio Enrique Guillén Guillamón

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4092 | Submission Open

Keywords: airborne noise control; vibration control; acoustic comfort; indoor acoustic; outdoor acoustic; new materials; metamaterials; noise prediction; noise perception

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

Application of Intelligent Systems in Poultry Farming

edited by

Xiao Yang

,

Lilong Chai

and

Ramesh Bahadur Bist

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1572 | Submission Open

Keywords: poultry industry; smart technologies; animal welfare; artificial intelligence; Internet of Things; sensor networks; big data analytics; automation; productivity; farm management

Botanical Extracts: Biological Activities, Nanoformulations and Application

edited by Eszter Virág, Beáta B. Tóth and

Zoltán Zombori

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open

Keywords: botanical extracts; phytochemicals; biological activities; antioxidant activity; antimicrobial activity; nanoformulations; nanocarriers; bioavailability; natural products; sustainable applications

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

AI-Driven Innovations in Data Science and HCI

edited by Moonkyoung Jang

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 21 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI-driven data science; human– computer interaction; machine learning and deep learning; intelligent user interfaces; generative AI and conversational agents; data visualization and analytics; human-centered AI design; interactive and adaptive systems

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

Innovations in Optical Materials: Properties, Applications and Devices

edited by Andika Asyuda

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 12 | Submission Open

Keywords: optical materials; nanotechnology; optoelectronics; perovskites; photovoltaics; optoelectronic devices; photonic crystal; nanowire; quantum dot; 2D-material; laser-induced nucleation

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

Advances in Vision-Based 3D Reconstruction

edited by Florent Poux

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

Keywords: 3D reconstruction; SLAM; photogrammetry; foundation models; 3D Gaussian Splatting; point cloud processing; semantic reconstruction; agentic AI; structure-from-motion; neural scene representations; vision-language models

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

Advances in Physical Activity and Exercise for Health and Human Performance

edited by Henri Tilga

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open

Keywords: self-determination theory; physical activity; motivation; autonomy support; health behavior change; intervention; trans-contextual model of motivation; psychological need satisfaction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Recent Developments in 2D Materials: Growth, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Dae Joon Kang

and

Hyunje Park

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open

Keywords: 2D materials; wafer-scale growth; operando metrology; AI-guided synthesis; nanogenerators; surface functionalization; flexible/energy devices

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

Digital Advancements in Civil Engineering and Construction

edited by

Daguang Han

and Ashraf El-Hamalawi

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital twins; AI agents; autonomous construction systems; autonomous decision-making; construction in extreme environments; extraterrestrial construction technologies; environmentally adaptive construction; construction robotics; digital transformation; AI for BIM; 3D-printing; autonomous decision-making; artificial intelligence in construction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Development, Reliability, Maintenance and Control of Cyber-Physical Systems

edited by

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submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 37035 | Submission Open

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

Recent Research in Frozen Soil Mechanics and Cold Regions Engineering

edited by

Dun Chen

and Fei Wang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open

Keywords: frozen soil; mechanics; artificial intelligence; climate change; hydrology and ice

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Cultural Heritage and Art in VR/AR/MR

edited by

Radu Comes

, Dorin-Mircea Popovici and

Calin Gheorghe Dan Neamtu

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 34 | Submission Open

Keywords: virtual reality; augmented reality; mixed reality; cultural heritage; immersive technologies; digital reconstruction; virtual museums; human– computer interaction; 3D scanning; digital art

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

Advances in Fiber Lasers and Their Applications

edited by

Haitao Zhang

submission deadline 21 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 484 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-power; high-energy fiber lasers; ultrafast fiber lasers; spectral/coherent beam combination; beam shaping; laser plasma; laser applications

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

Interdisciplinary Approaches and Applications of Optics & Photonics, 2nd Edition

edited by

Manuel Filipe P. C. M. Costa

and

Sandra Franco

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 753 | Submission Open

Keywords: optics; photonics; and nano-photonics; plasmonics; theoretical optics and quantum and nonlinear optics; optical communications and sensors; optical fibers and applications; biophotonics and biomedical and medical applications of optics and photonics; ultrafast lasers and ultrafast optics; power lasers; optical metrology; image processing; and industrial applications; optometry; ophthalmic optics; and color and visual sciences; optoelectronics; microwave photonics; photonics and optical instrumentation for space and astronomy; optics and photonics for smart mobility and smart cities

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

Smart Transportation Systems and Logistics Technology

edited by

Roland Jachimowski

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent transport; smart logistics; future mobility; autonomous vehicles; connected vehicles; artificial intelligence in transport; IoT; traffic optimization; digital transformation of logistics; digital twins

(This special issue belongs to the Section Transportation and Future Mobility)

Advances in Hyperspectral Remote Sensing

edited by