Applied Sciences

Automation and Smart Technologies in Agriculture

edited by

and

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 277 | Submission Open

Keywords: automation; precision agriculture; data analytics; predictive analytics; artificial intelligence; machine learning; cybersecurity

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

Advances in Sleep Disorders and Sleep Medicine

edited by Serena Incerti-Parenti

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 277 | Submission Open

Keywords: obstructive sleep apnea; mandibular advancement device; orthopedic and functional orthodontic treatment; sleep bruxism and sleep-related disorders; sleep medicine; dental sleep medicine

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

Applications of Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS)

edited by

David F.L. Jenkins

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 270 | Submission Open

Keywords: lead free; piezoelectric; shape memory alloys; transparent conducting oxides; magnetostriction; two-dimensional materials

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

Ultra-Precision Machining Technologies and Their Applications

edited by

Chenyang Zhao

and

Chen Li

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 268 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultra-precision machining; micromachining; surface control; ion beam machining; laser machining; manufacturing process; measurement; advanced materials; precision metrology; modeling and simulation; error compensation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Processing and Microstructural Evolution of Alloys

edited by Alfredo Flores-Valdés, Juan Carlos Fuentes-Aceituno,

Francisco Garcia-Pastor

and J. López-Cuevas

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 267 | Submission Open

Keywords: melting process control; alloy characterization; high-performance structural materials; mechanical behavior of alloys; modeling of equilibria; multicomponent systems

Advances in Cancer Prognostics and Therapeutic Approaches in Oral Oncology

edited by

Everton De Morais

and Roseana De Almeida Freitas

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 265 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral cancer; carcinogenesis; diagnosis; cancer heterogeneity; biomarkers; targeted therapy; immunotherapy; therapy resistance; prognosis

Dental Materials: Applications, Challenges, and Techniques

edited by Norma Verónica Zavala Alonso and

Amaury Pozos-Guillen

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 263 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental material; clinical applications; innovation; processing techniques; material characterization; challenges in dentistry

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

Artificial Intelligence and Its Application in Robotics, 2nd Edition

edited by Seong Hyeon Hong and Yi Wang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 250 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning; machine vision; robotic control systems; human– robot interaction; innovative sensors; unmanned vehicles; field/industrial robotics

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

Design and Development of Advanced Thin Films Based on Nanocomposites

edited by

Bogumił Cieniek

and

Ireneusz Stefaniuk

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 230 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructued thin films; hybrid nanocomposites; polymers; DMS; inorganic nanostructures; esigning advanced functional nanomaterials; laser and vapor deposition techniques; characterization and applications of the functional nanomaterials; devices integrating thin films based on nanocomposites

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

Periodontal Therapy: Latest Advances and Prospects

edited by

Natalia De Campos Kajimoto

and Juliano Milanezi De Almeida

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 223 | Submission Open

Keywords: periodontal and peri-implant disease; periodontal therapy; oral microbiome; host modulation; regenerative periodontics; antimicrobial strategies; oral– systemic health; biomaterials; translational dental research; smart technology in periodontal care

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

Wearable Technology and Sensor-Based Assessment for Rehabilitation Applications

edited by

Zhuang Hao

and

Rui Araújo

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 206 | Submission Open

Keywords: wearable sensors; flexible electronics; implantable electronics; MEMS/NEMS toward wearable applications; health conditions monitoring; early diagnosis of diseases; biomaterials for wearable applications or biosensors; biofluids analysis

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

BIM in Building and Infrastructure Construction

edited by

Stephen Paul Coates

,

Mustapha Munir

and Eilif Hjelseth

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 196 | Submission Open

Keywords: BIM; BIM benefits; BIM application; BIM maturity; BIM utilization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Emerging Technologies in Food Microbiology: Innovations in Beer, Wine and Fermented Beverages

edited by Aneta Pater and

Fabio Chinnici

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 186 | Submission Open

Keywords: food microbiology; fermentation technology; beer and wine microbiota; yeast and bacterial fermentation; bioprocess optimization; sustainable brewing and winemaking; flavor development in fermented beverages; emerging preservation techniques

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

Natural Product Pharmacology and Functional Applications: Bioactivities, Toxicology, and Nutraceutical Potential

edited by

Dongyup Hahn

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 165 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; pharmacological activity; functional foods; nutraceuticals; toxicological evaluation; bioactive compounds

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

Microbial Pathogens’ Resistance Mechanisms and Application of Novel Antimicrobial Agents

edited by Jamil Jubrail and

Agata Urszula Fabiszewska

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open

Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; innate immunity; adaptive immunity; antimicrobial agents; natural compounds; synthetic compounds; antimicrobial peptides; protein targets; gene targets; bacteria; viruses; fungi; parasites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Microbiology)

Sustainable Agricultural Practices and Air Quality: Advances in Pollution Control, Odor Removal and Waste Treatment Technology

edited by Alberto Moreno and

Jesus Vicente De Julián Ortiz

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open

Keywords: agri-food waste analysis; circular economy; lifecycle assessment (LCA); outdoor air studies; indoor air; carbonyls; volatile organic compounds (VOCs); aerosols; tropospheric ozone and particle matter (PM) levels’ monitoring; passive and active sampling and analysis; health and risk assessment; quantitative structure– activity relationship (QSAR) (eco)toxicology studies of air pollution’ s impact on health; quantitative structure– toxicity relationship (QSTR).

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

Reliability Assessments and Prediction Methods for Microelectronic Systems

edited by

Sabuj Mallik

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 150 | Submission Open

Keywords: microelectronic reliability; failure mechanisms; predictive maintenance; artificial intelligence in reliability; machine learning; physics-of-failure; reliability modeling and simulation; vibration and fatigue life analysis; die-level failure mechanisms; thin-film reliability; electromigration; solder joint fatigue; die-attach and wire bond failures; underfill delamination; package-on-package (PoP) reliability; warpage-induced stress; thermal cycling reliability; system-in-package (SiP) degradation; fault-tolerant architecture

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

Challenges, Opportunities and Future Directions in Smart Manufacturing

edited by

Vicente Rodríguez Montequín

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 144 | Submission Open

Keywords: GenAI; deep learning; recurrent neural networks; graph neural networks; natural language AI; heterogeneous manufacturing ecosystems

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

Power Electronics Based on Wide Bandgap Semiconductors

edited by

Wei Han

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open

Keywords: device technologies; packaging and integration; power converters; wired/wireless charging; thermal management; renewable energy systems; electric vehicles; battery management system; control and modulation; modelling and optimization; EMI/EMC

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

Recent Advances in Functional Nanomaterials: Discovery, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Andrey Kistanov

and

Alberto Jiménez Suárez

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructures; density functional theory; synthesis; semiconductors; optical and solar cells materials

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

Rock-Like Material Characterization and Engineering Properties, 2nd Edition

edited by

Taoying Liu

and

Jianhua Hu

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open

Keywords: complex geological environment; macro- and micro-failure mechanical properties; damage fracture model and failure mechanism; numerical calculations and theoretical analysis; laboratory test and engineering application

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

Polymer Materials: New Designs and Applications

edited by

Carlos Henrique Scuracchio

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 110 | 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)

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

edited by

Zhanping Song

, Yuwei Zhang and Naifei Liu

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 102 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Interdisciplinary Applications of Machine Learning and Intelligent Signal Prediction for Smart and Connected Environments

edited by

Maria Samarakou

and

Eleni Tsalera

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; predictive modeling; deep learning; signal classification; facial emotion recognition; internet of things; intelligent systems; affective computing

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

Deep Learning and Machine Learning in Information Systems

edited by Elliot Mbunge

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep learning; machine learning; information systems; intelligent systems; predictive analytics; data-driven decision making; computational models

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

Security Aspects and Energy Efficiency in Sensor Networks

edited by Krešimir Grgić, Višnja Križanović and Drago Žagar

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

Keywords: sensor networks; security aspects; energy efficiency; privacy; security mechanisms

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

Advances and Challenges in Wind Turbine Mechanics, 2nd Edition

edited by Małgorzata A. Śmiałek,

Ryszard Szwaba

and

Janusz Telega

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open

Keywords: wind turbine design; wind turbine experimental research; wind turbine simulations; wind turbine optimization; wind potential assessment; wind turbine data processing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Application, Optimization and Architecture of Deep Learning Neural Network, 2nd Edition

edited by

Haigang Gong

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep learning; artificial intelligence; reinforcement learning; image detection and segmentation; forecasting using deep networks; predications using deep networks; applications of deep learning neural networks

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

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

edited by Andrija Bernik and Danijel Radošević

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 71 | 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)

Therapeutic Ultrasound Across Scales: From Cellular Models to Clinical Applications

edited by Andrea Cafarelli and

Allegra Conti

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open

Keywords: therapeutic ultrasound; high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU); low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS); ultrasound-mediated drug delivery; ultrasound bioeffects; acoustic neuromodulation; thermoablation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Future Industry of Polysaccharides, Protein and Pectin in Food Processing: 2nd Edition

edited by

Mauricio Opazo-Navarrete

and

Guillermo Petzold

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open

Keywords: proteins; polysaccharides; pectin; food processing; sustainable innovation; protein digestibility; food structuring; gelling properties; functional foods

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

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 60 | Submission Open

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

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

Structural Health Monitoring Using Ultrasonic and Vibrational Methods

edited by Zhen Zhang

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

Keywords: structural health monitoring (SHM); ultrasonic guided waves; vibration analysis; damage detection; non-destructive testing (NDT); signal processing; modal analysis; machine learning; composite materials

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

Metal Additive Manufacturing: Technological Advancements and Applications

edited by Sheng-Hui Wang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal additive manufacturing; metal 3D printing; powder bed fusion; directed energy deposition; binder jetting; material extrusion; large-scale metal printing; adaptive metal additive manufacturing; hybrid metal additive manufacturing; sustainable production; industrial decarbonization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and 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 54 | 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)

Applied Multimodal AI: Methods and Applications Across Domains

edited by

Fei Shen

and

JungHwan Oh

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

Keywords: large model safety; image/video generation and editing; medical image and video analysis

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

Advances in Radar Signal Processing

edited by

Paulo Marques

and

Ernesto Limiti

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 54 | 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)

Recent Advances in Geospatial Data Management and Analytics

edited by

Ante Šiljeg

,

Mladen Jurišić

and

Silvija Šiljeg

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open

Keywords: geospatial data management; multimodal data integration; geospatial artificial intelligence (GeoAI); remote sensing; UAV photogrammetry; LiDAR; flood risk modelling; urban analytics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

E-Waste Recovery with Sustainable Technologies

edited by

Arianna Parisi

and

Virginia Venezia

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open

Keywords: e-waste recycling; sustainable recovery; resource valorization; critical raw materials; green technologies; hydrometallurgy; environmental sustainability; waste-to-resource; lifecycle assessment

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

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 47 | 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)

Mechanical Design and Modeling for Medical Devices and Simulators

edited by

Antonio Marzola

and

Francesco Buonamici

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 46 | 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)

Plant Biotechnology and Application

edited by

Dagmara Migut

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant biotechnology; genetic engineering; stress physiology; metabolic engineering; sustainable agriculture

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

Effects of Climate Change on Forage Growth

edited by

João Virgínio Emerenciano Neto

and Antonio Gurgel

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 45 | 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)

Biomechanics and Kinesiology in Sports and Physical Activities

edited by

Yeny Concha-Cisternas

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 45 | 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)

Applied Research in Dental Implantology and Prosthodontics—2nd Edition

edited by

Tina Poklepović Peričić

and Nikolina Lešić

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental medicine; dental implant therapy; prosthodontics; clinical practice guidelines; local needs; effectiveness; benefits versus harm; experiences; prospective; retrospective; cross-sectional; feasibility

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

Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence in Precision Agriculture

edited by

Krzysztof Koszela

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 44 | 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)

Carbon-Neutral Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery

edited by

Jaecheul Yu

and

Kyung-Yup Hwang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 43 | 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)

Medical Image Analysis for Computer-Aided Diagnosis and Therapy

edited by

Junyeong Kim

and

Sunjae Yoon

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 43 | 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)

Oral Microbiome in Oral and Systemic Pathologies

edited by Wilfredo Alejandro González-Arriagada

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 42 | 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)

The Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technology in Geotechnical Engineering

edited by Jinzhang Zhang, Jiayao Chen,