Applied Sciences

Advances in Mining Driven by Computational Fluid Dynamics

edited by Ming Qiao and

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 422 | 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)

Convergence of Big Data Technologies and Machine Learning: Integrated Applications

edited by

Chung-Hao Chen

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 420 | 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)

Sustainable Technologies in Construction and Building Materials

edited by

Tiziana Cardinale

,

Stefania Liuzzi

and

Chiara Rubino

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 420 | 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 411 | 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)

Photocatalysis: Synthesis and Application

edited by

Diana B. Hernández Uresti

, Daniel Sánchez Martínez and

Elisa I. García López

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 409 | 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

Henrique Santos

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 401 | 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 401 | Submission Open

Keywords: BIM; civil engineering; construction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Light Pollution Across Disciplines

edited by

Anna Czaplicka

and

Tomasz Ściężor

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 395 | 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)

Intelligent Interaction in Cultural Heritage, 2nd Edition

edited by

Tibor Szkaliczki

,

Desislava Paneva-Marinova

,

Detelin Luchev

, Nektarios Moumoutzis, János Demetrovics and Radoslav Pavlov

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 390 | 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)

Advances in Molecular and Genetic Technologies in Animal Sciences

edited by

Maria Elena Arias Cea

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 370 | 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)

Cyber-Physical Systems and IT Solutions for Smart Industrial Applications

edited by

Paweł Kwiatoń

and Zoran Jurković

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 368 | 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

Monica Pavel

and

Ioan Balint

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 365 | 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)

AI and Connectivity in the Internet of Unmanned Vehicles: Challenges and Innovations

edited by

Antonio Manuel de Jesus Pereira

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 326 | 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)

Aerodynamics and Structural Dynamics of Vehicles

edited by

Daniela Delia Alic

and

Aleksandar Miltenovic

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 319 | Submission Open

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

Recent Advances in Natural Language Processing Techniques, 2nd Edition

edited by Jie Yang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 314 | 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)

Advances in High-Switching-Frequency Applications for Electric Drives

edited by

Juan J. Aciego-Gallardo

,

Ignacio Gonzalez Prieto

and Angel Gonzalez-Prieto

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 314 | 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)

Computer Vision and Action Planning for Human–Robot Interaction

edited by

Antonio Marin-Hernandez

,

Paulo Menezes

and

Luis Felipe Marín-Urías

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 304 | 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)

Fault Diagnosis for Electrical Machines, Power Electronics, and Drives, 2nd Edition

edited by

Jose M. Guerrero

, Araitz Iturregi Aio and

Sergio Toscani

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 284 | 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

Hyun Jin Shin

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 272 | 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

edited by

Alessandro Stefano

and

Giovanni Pasini

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 271 | 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)

Application of Decision Support Systems in Biomedical Engineering: 2nd Edition

edited by

Maria Rizzi

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 271 | 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)

Advances in Impact, Fatigue, and Fracture Mechanics: From Testing to Performance Improvement

edited by

Teresa Leonor Martins Morgado

and

Mario Pereira

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 265 | 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)

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 262 | 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 Target Tracking and Image Processing for Drones

edited by

Seokwon Yeom

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 257 | 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)

Emerging Technologies and Applications of AI-Driven Inclusion

edited by

Ansel Yoan Rodríguez González

and

Juan Martinez-Miranda

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 253 | 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)

Advanced Technologies for Net-Zero and Climate-Resilient Buildings

edited by

Mohammad Heidari

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 247 | 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)

Emerging Technologies of Accident Analysis and Prevention in Safety Engineering, 2nd Edition

edited by

Joana Duarte

,

Antonio José Carpio de los Pinos

and

Fernanda Rodrigues

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 237 | 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)

Antenna Systems: From Methods to Applications (2nd Edition)

edited by

Hosung Choo

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 232 | 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)

Advances in Deep Learning for Computer Vision and AIoT, 2nd Edition

edited by Huang-Chia Shih

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 229 | 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)

Internet of Things Systems and Security

edited by

Liangyin Chen

, Yanru Chen and Pengpeng Chen

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 220 | 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)

Physic Detectors and Applications

edited by

Xiaoning Wang

and Xuefei Guo

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 219 | 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)

X-Ray Powder Diffraction in Materials Engineering

edited by

Gilgamesh Luis-Raya

and

Marius Ramirez-Cardona

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 218 | 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)

Theory and Practice of Safe and Secure Learning in Agentic AI

edited by

Abdur Rakib

and

Mehmet Aydin

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 210 | Submission Open

Keywords: foundational theory of machine learning in multi-agent systems; game-theoretic learning and equilibrium analysis in MAS; safe reinforcement learning in multi-agent environments; secure and adversarial robust multi-agent learning; decentralized and distributed learning with formal guarantees; stability, convergence, and optimality in multi-agent learning dynamics; fault-tolerant and resilient coordination mechanisms; privacy-preserving and secure communication in MAS; testing, verification, validation, and interpretability of multi-agent policies; trustworthy AI in cooperative and competitive multi-agent settings; adversarial attacks and defences in multi-agent learning systems; real-world applications in robotics, autonomous systems

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

Recent Trends and Advanced Technologies in E-Learning

edited by José Carlos López-Ardao

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 202 | Submission Open

Keywords: e-learning; educational technology; gamification; flipped classroom; artificial intelligence in education; automated assessment; learning analytics; adaptive learning; virtual and augmented reality; intelligent tutoring systems

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

Digital Health Technologies for Eating Behavior and Obesity: Experimental and Data-Driven Approaches

edited by

Veronica Mocanu

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 200 | Submission Open

Keywords: eating behavior; obesity; digital health; physiological monitoring; digital biomarkers; wearable technologies; virtual reality; sensor-based systems; food choice; experimental research; artificial intelligence; data-driven approaches

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

Development, Characterization, Application and Recycling of Novel Construction Materials, 3rd Edition

edited by

Mouhamadou Amar

and Nor Edine Abriak

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

Keywords: materials; cement; waste reuse; characterization techniques; formulation; durability; concrete; binders; SCMs; geopolymers; sediments; clays; treatment

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

Advances in Organic Synthetic Chemistry, 2nd Edition

edited by

Jose Antonio Gonzalez Delgado

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 191 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced organic synthesis; new synthetic methodologies; sustainable processes; (bio)functional compounds; green synthetic chemistry

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

The Applications of Laser-Based Manufacturing for Material Science, 2nd Edition

edited by

Szymon Tofil

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 191 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser recycling; PV module recycling; laser micromachining; laser cleaning; laser patterning; laser forming; laser treatment; laser bending; laser shaping, sustainable laser manufacturing

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

Advanced Materials and Processes for Wastewater and Water Resources Treatment

edited by György Deák, Gina Ghiță,

Maria Daniela Stelescu

and Mihaela Ilie

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 190 | Submission Open

Keywords: wastewater treatment and reuse; water reuse; heavy metal removal; microplastics; pharmaceuticals; phosphorus recovery from wastewater; circular economy; carbon-based nanomaterials; magnetic material; polymer (nano)composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

Holistic Approaches in Sensory Research on Food and Non-Food Products Using New Techniques and Digital Tools: 2nd Edition

edited by

Eliza Kostyra

, Anna Piotrowska and

Sylwia Żakowska-Biemans

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 187 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensory research; consumer behaviour; food and non-food products; descriptive analysis test; qualitative techniques; immersive technique; virtual reality; eye-tracking; novel techniques in sensory profiling; digital solutions; e-nose, e-tongue, and e-eye systems

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

Stroke, Brain Injury and Rehabilitation

edited by Radosław Kaźmierski

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 187 | Submission Open

Keywords: stroke; traumatic brain injury; cranio-cerebral trauma; neurorehabilitation; neurological rehabilitation; brain injury; ischemic stroke; hemorrhagic stroke; cognitive rehabilitation; motor rehabilitation; functional recovery; neuroplasticity; early intervention; sleep disorders; interdisciplinary care; telerehabilitation; therapy; risk factors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Neuroscience and Neural Engineering)

Physicochemical and Functional Characterization of Biopolymers and Their Applications

edited by

Francisco Erik González-Jiménez

and Rosa Isela Guzmán-Gerónimo

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 180 | Submission Open

Keywords: starch modified; edible coatings; microencapsulation; agro-industrial residues; underutilized crops; microestructural characterization; food packaging; hydrogels; biodegradable materials; protein-based biopolymers

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

Advances in Applied Ophthalmology: Technologies, Diagnostics and Therapeutics

edited by

Zhihong (Jewel) Hu

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 180 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence and deep learning in ophthalmology; ophthalmic imaging and image analysis; biomedical devices and engineering solutions; computer vision and intelligent diagnostic systems; data-driven and precision ophthalmology; therapeutic technologies and clinical translation

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

Advances in Lithium-Ion Automobile Batteries: 2nd Edition

edited by

Daniela Chrenko

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 180 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal management; mass production; reduction in raw materials; reuse and recycling; repeatable and representative accelerated aging; storage and use of battery data over a lifetime; second life; sustainable business models; field test result

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

Intelligent Robots and Autonomous Vehicle in Mining Engineering

edited by Jianjian Yang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 169 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent robots; autonomous mining vehicles; mining engineering; fault diagnosis; multi-sensor fusion; autonomous navigation; deep learning; digital twin

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Advances in Life Cycle Assessment for Mining and Civil Infrastructure

edited by

Yuanzhe Li

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 166 | Submission Open

Keywords: life cycle assessment (LCA); mining infrastructure; civil infrastructure; circular economy; embodied carbon; sustainability assessment; industrial ecology; infrastructure resilience

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Recent Advances in Digital Dentistry and Oral Implantology, 2nd Edition

edited by

Mario Taba, Jr.

,

Erick Ricardo Silva

and Ester Alves Ferreira Bordini

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital workflow; dental implants; implantology; treatment plan

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

Wearable-Based Motor Assessment in Healthy and Frail Populations

edited by

Tommaso Di Libero

and

Jooyoung Kim

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open

Keywords: wearable technology; motor abilities; frailty; gait analysis; movement disorders; balance; rehabilitation; remote monitoring; aging; dual-task

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

Emerging Memory Devices for Smart Power Circuits and Analog Computing Applications

edited by

Alessio Antolini

and

Alessandro Lo Schiavo

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

Keywords: emerging memory devices; phase-change memory (PCM); resistive RAM (RRAM); in-memory computing; analog computing; smart power circuits; neuromorphic systems; ultra-low-power electronics; non-volatile memory; energy-efficient architectures

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

Advances in Sports Science and Biomechanics: 2nd Edition

edited by Fotini Arabatzi

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomechanical analysis; injury biomechanics; joint biomechanics; sport science; motor skills; motor control; sports technique; kinematic; kinetic training proposal

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

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