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Fatigue Damage Behavior and Mechanisms: Latest Advances and Prospects, 2nd Edition

edited by

Robert Owsiński

and

Adam Niesłony

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 323 | Submission Open

Keywords: fatigue behavior; FEM modelling; damage of materials; multi-axial fatigue; fatigue in AM materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Insights into Climate Dynamics: From Observational Records to Climate Modeling

edited by Wei Zhou and Xiangwen Liu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 315 | Submission Open

Keywords: climate modeling; data assimilation; climate dynamics; observational data; high-performance computing; climate change; model–data fusion; extreme weather events; climate prediction; reanalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Microwave and Antenna System for Biological and Medical Applications

edited by Sandra Costanzo

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 311 | Submission Open

Keywords: microwave sensors; antennas; medical and biomedical appplications; signal processing algorithms for biomedicine; machine learning methods for biomedicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

AI-Driven Analysis and Applications of Nanoscale and Single-Molecule Systems

edited by

Takahito Ohshiro

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 303 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; single-molecule sensing; nanoscale systems; nanogap electrodes; nanopore technology; signal processing; deep learning; biosensing; quantum transport

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

Recent Advances in Manufacturing and Machining Processes, 2nd Edition

edited by

and

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 284 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced manufacturing; non-conventional machining; advanced materials; smart manufacturing; additive manufacturing; artificial intelligence; modeling and optimization; Industry 4.0/5.0

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Innovative Structural Interventions and Ecological Treatments for Resilient Built Environments

edited by Eduarda Vieira, Alice Tavares Costa, João Miranda Guedes and Patrícia Raquel Moreira

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 281 | Submission Open

Keywords: structural rehabilitation; building repair/maintenance; biodeterioration; nanotechnologies; non-destructive methods; sustainable conservation; green conservation; indoor quality air; heritage resilience; AI and machine learning approaches

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

Advances and Techniques in Rock Fracture Mechanics—2nd Edition

edited by Jian-Zhi Zhang, Zhi Zhao and

Junwei Chen

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 280 | Submission Open

Keywords: rock fracture mechanics; rock engineering; rock slope and tunnel; numerical method; experimental study

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Autonomous Ecosystems: Advancing AI Innovation and Security in Cloud, AIoT, and Agentic AI

edited by

Jisu Park

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 279 | Submission Open

Keywords: autonomous ecosystems; AI security and safety; agentic AI; trusted AIoT; cloud computing; edge intelligence

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

Design, Optimization, and Quality Control in Additive Manufacturing

edited by

Ioannis Ntintakis

Marios Kazasidis

and

Stavroulakis Georgios

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 278 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; design for additive manufacturing (DfAM); topology optimization; process optimization; digital twin; quality control

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

State of the Art in Intelligent Sensing and IoT Systems

edited by

Juan Botero-Valencia

and

Sebastian Gutierrez

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 276 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent sensing; ultra-low-power IoT; embedded system architecture; edge data processing; optical sensing

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

Innovative Solutions for Frozen Soil Engineering Challenges

edited by

Yong Liu

and Xusheng Wan

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 271 | Submission Open

Keywords: frozen soil behavior; permafrost engineering; multi-scale modelling; THMC coupling; numerical modelling; frost heave and thaw settlement; cold-regions geohazards; artificial ground freezing; cold-regions infrastructure; multi-source monitoring

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Advances in Intelligent Wireless Networks

edited by

Bang Wang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 269 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent wireless networks; AI-enabled networking; 6G/B5G; machine learning for communications; edge intelligence; resource allocation; network optimization; IoT; reconfigurable intelligent surfaces; semantic communication; wireless security; autonomous networks

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

Validation and Measurement in Analytical Chemistry: Practical Aspects, 2nd Edition

edited by

Andriana Surleva

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

Keywords: analytical chemistry; analytical methods; chemical sensors; methods development; methods improvement; methods validation; quality control of analytical measurements; quality control samples; reference materials; chemical sensors; statistical treatment; comparative study

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

Recent Advances in Aerospace Structure Design and Health Monitoring

edited by

Massimo Viscardi

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 260 | Submission Open

Keywords: aerospace structures; structural design; composites; topology optimization; additive manufacturing; fatigue and damage tolerance; aeroelasticity; non-destructive evaluation (NDE); structural health monitoring (SHM); digital twins and prognostics

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

Image Analysis Technology Based on Artificial Intelligence

edited by

Xiaosong Jia

and Yinqiang Zheng

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 259 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; image analysis; computer vision; deep learning; image segmentation; object detection; medical imaging; industrial inspection; image restoration; trustworthy AI

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

Prediction and Management Techniques for Energy Systems Sustainability

edited by

Paula Bastida-Molina

and

César Berna-Escriche

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 249 | Submission Open

Keywords: hybrid renewable energy systems; renewable resources; generation and demand variability; Industry 5.0; electric vehicles; urban energy decarbonization; electrification; demand side management; optimization techniques; uncertainty and forecasting analysis; artificial intelligence

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

Biomarkers of Health and Disease Risk in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

edited by Iannuzzi Gian Luca and Giorgio Bosso

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 243 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomarkers; artificial intelligence; translational medicine; deep learning; precision medicine

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

Machine Learning for Vision-Based Human Activity Recognition

edited by

Nicola Giulietti

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 239 | Submission Open

Keywords: human activity recognition; edge computing; biomedical video analysis; healthcare and ambient assisted living; ergonomics and biomechanics; deep learning; spatio-temporal modeling; pose estimation

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

Applied Geophysical Approaches in Volcanology and Structural Geology

edited by Raffaele Castaldo and

Ludovit Kovanic

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 234 | Submission Open

Keywords: volcanic and tectonic processes; subsurface structural characterization; multidisciplinary geophysical data integration; modelling and inversion techniques; geodetic and remote sensing observations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Advanced Noise and Vibration Control in Human-Centered and Environmental Applications

edited by Wojciech Batko, Dariusz Pleban,

Rafał Młyński

and Janusz Piechowicz

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 234 | Submission Open

Keywords: occupational noise; building acoustics; room acoustics; active noise control methods; environmental noise; wind turbine noise; infrasound; ultrasound; mechanical vibrations; noise and vibration control; impacts of noise, vibrations, and ototoxic agents on human health

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

Advances in Data Visualization and Analysis

edited by

Mark Jones

Gary K. L. Tam

and Benjamin Mora

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 234 | Submission Open

Keywords: data visualization; visual analytics; machine learning; dimensionality reduction; high‑dimensional data; explainable AI; interactive visualization; AI‑assisted visualization design

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

Novel Applications of Additive Manufacturing Technology for Functional Materials and Composite Materials

edited by

Anupama Ghosh

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 224 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D/4D printing; shape memory materials (SMPs); high entropy alloys (HEAs); liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs); bioactive hydrogels; fiber reinforced composites; functionally gradient materials (FGMs); metamaterials; design for additive manufacturing (DfAM); bioprinting

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

Big Data Analytics and Deep Learning for Predictive Maintenance, 2nd Edition

edited by Elaheh Momeni-Ortner

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

Keywords: predictive maintenance; big data analytics; deep learning; generative AI; equipment failure prediction; machine learning for maintenance; IoT in predictive maintenance; data fusion techniques; AI-driven maintenance optimization; condition monitoring; sensor data integration

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

Food Analysis: Recent Advances, Challenges and Applications

edited by

Aleksandra Purkiewicz

and

Agata Antoniewska-Krzeska

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 219 | Submission Open

Keywords: food analysis; food quality; analytical methods; analytical challenges; bioactive compounds

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

Monitoring, Assessment and Mitigation: Integrated Approaches to Atmospheric Pollution and Circular Technologies

edited by

Valerio Paolini

and

Patrizio Tratzi

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 213 | Submission Open

Keywords: circular technologies; circular economy; decarbonisation; atmospheric pollution

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

The Application of Machine Learning in Geotechnical Engineering, 3rd Edition

edited by

Wei Gao

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 212 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial neural networks; deep learning; big data; swarm intelligence; evolutionary algorithms; geotechnical engineering; slope engineering; underground engineering; foundation engineering; geomechanics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Sensory Evaluation and Flavor Analysis in Food Science—2nd Edition

edited by

Katarzyna Świąder

, Anna Piotrowska and

Sylwia Żakowska-Biemans

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 209 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensory evaluation; flavor analysis; food science; expert evaluation; consumer assessment; sensory characteristic; functionl food; novel food

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

Computational Mechanics: Methods and Emerging Applications

edited by Adeeb Rahman

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 207 | Submission Open

Keywords: computational mechanics; finite element method; multiscale modeling; fluid–structure interaction; physics-informed machine learning; fracture and damage mechanics; nonlinear dynamics; topology optimization; high-performance computing; structural integrity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Fatigue Damage, Crack Growth and Life Assessment in Extreme Environments and Complex Loading Conditions

edited by

Bingbing Li

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

Keywords: fatigue damage; fracture mechanics; life prediction; numerical simulation; advanced alloys; extreme environment; complex loading conditions

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

Multimodality and World Models: Methods and Applications

edited by

Xiaosong Jia

, Yinqiang Zheng and

Xu Yang

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

Keywords: multimodal learning; world models; foundation models; vision-language models; video analysis; time-series modeling; spatiotemporal intelligence; generative AI; embodied AI; trustworthy AI

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

Multi-Scale Modeling and Engineering Applications in Metal Additive Manufacturing and Powder Metallurgy

edited by

Luis Olmos

Omar Jimenez

and Francisco Alvarado-Hernández

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 197 | Submission Open

Keywords: powder metallurgy; multi-scale modeling; sintering and compaction; discrete element method (DEM); finite element analysis (FEA); microstructure evolution; mechanical properties; porosity and defect prediction; numerical simulations

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

Advances in the Analysis of Bioactive Compounds from Crops

edited by Iwona Kowalska

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 194 | Submission Open

Keywords: crops; bioactive compounds; extraction techniques; analytical techniques; food; feed; by-products; quality control

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

Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Advanced Polymeric and Amorphous Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

Dionysis E. Mouzakis

and

Nektarios Nasikas

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 185 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; amorphous materials; mechanical properties; thermal properties; extreme environments; novel polymeric material synthesis; polymeric and amorphous material applications

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

Advances in Artificial Intelligence for Complex Systems

edited by Gerardo Iovane

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 185 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; complex systems; machine learning; multi-agent systems; system modeling; optimization and control

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

Defect Control and Property Optimization in Wire-Based Additive Manufacturing

edited by

Zixiang Li

and Guangzhi He

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 183 | Submission Open

Keywords: wire-based additive manufacturing; defect control; process–structure–property relationships; in situ monitoring; energy-field-assisted manufacturing

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

Advanced Sensors Based on Metal Oxide Nanostructures and 2D Materials

edited by

Cornelia Bandas

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 177 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal oxide nanostructures; 2D materials; integrated sensors; environmental protection; electrochemical processes

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

Advances in Aquatic Environment and Aquaculture

edited by

Gerardo Heredia-García

and

Octavio Dublán-García

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 173 | Submission Open

Keywords: aquatic environmental monitoring; aquatic toxicology; aquaculture systems; water quality assessment; biomarkers in aquatic organisms; oxidative stress; gene expression biomarkers; food safety and environmental contaminants

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

Advanced Biodegradable Implants in Biomedical Engineering

edited by Maria Elisabete Silva

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 167 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable implants; bioactive materials; 3D printing in biomedical engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Advanced Design and Synthesis of Catalysts for Energy Conversion

edited by Quoc Khanh Tran

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy; heterogeneous catalysis; energy conversion; catalytic activity

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

Nonlinear Dynamics and Vibration: 2nd Edition

edited by

Matteo Strozzi

and Pasquale Grosso

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open

Keywords: nonlinear dynamics; vibrations; bifurcation; stability; nonlinear interaction; continuous systems; multi-degree of freedom systems; periodic structures; experimental methods

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

Intelligent Transportation System Technologies and Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Mahjoub Dridi

Yazan Mualla

and

Abdeljalil Abbas-Turki

submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 19100 | Submission Open

Keywords: cooperative driving; traffic control; urban mobility; explainability; smart mobility

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

Innovative Technologies for and Approaches to Sports Performance

edited by

Argyris Toubekis

Gavriil George Arsoniadis

and

Ioannis S. Nikitakis

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 23544 | Submission Open

Keywords: technology; high intensity workouts; sprint interval training; concurrent training; physical activity monitoring; sports load; recovery; testing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Modern Approaches to Sport Physiology: From Monitoring to Decision-Making

edited by

Mauro Mandorino

, Mathieu Lacome and

Ronan Kavanagh

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 14891 | Submission Open

Keywords: sport physiology; athlete monitoring; performance analytics; training load; data-driven decision-making; wearable technology; longitudinal analysis; performance optimization; evidence-based practice

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

Remote Sensing Applications in Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Science, 2nd Edition

edited by

Romano Lottering

Kabir Peerbhay

and

Samuel Adelabu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 12566 | Submission Open

Keywords: agriculture; earth observation; environmental sciences; machine learning; deep learning

Artificial Intelligence in Education: Latest Advances and Prospects

edited by Yasmin Hernandez,

Karina Figueroa

and Maria Elena Chavez-Echeagaray

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11679 | Submission Open

Keywords: educational data mining; intelligent tutoring systems; pedagogical agents; generative artificial intelligence; student modeling; learning analytics; AI literacy; tutor modeling; ethics; large language models

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

Bioactive Natural Compounds: From Discovery to Applications

edited by

Marta Klimek-Szczykutowicz

and

Małgorzata Wrzosek

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 12 articles | Viewed by 10310 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive natural compounds; natural products discovery; structure elucidation; pharmacological activities; antioxidant and antimicrobial agents; nutraceuticals and functional foods; extraction and purification techniques; biotechnological production of natural compounds; marine and microbial metabolites; sustainable applications of natural products

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

ICT in Education, 3rd Edition

edited by

Jenny Pange

and

Zoi Nikiforidou

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8220 | Submission Open

Keywords: ICT; digital technologies; e-learning; digitalization in education

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

New Trends in Sustainable Energy Technology

edited by Maria Cristea, Radu Tirnovan and

Ciprian Cristea

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7322 | Submission Open

Keywords: solar power; wind power; hydropower; nuclear power; energy storage systems; fuel cells; power losses; grid disturbances; energy management; sustainable energy; techno-economic assessment; feasibility analysis; environmental impact; optimization operations; machine learning; deep learning; artificial intelligence

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

Food Polysaccharides: Chemistry, Technology and Applications

edited by Małgorzata Kapelko-Żeberska and Artur Gryszkin

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5964 | Submission Open

Keywords: food polysaccharides; food additives; food gums; dietary fiber; functional food; structure; properties; functions; application; bioactivity

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

Technical Diagnostics and Predictive Maintenance, 2nd Edition

edited by