Applied Sciences

Smart Service Technology for Industrial Applications, 3rd Edition

edited by

Kuen-Suan Chen

,

Hoang Pham

,

Kimhua Tan

, Leanne Chung and

Shey-Huei Sheu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 208 | Submission Open

Keywords: statistical inferences; fuzzy decision making; quality management; process capability analysis; six sigma; reliability engineering; reliability analysis; stochastic proces

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

Ammonia and Hydrogen as Energy Carriers: Challenges and Applications

edited by

Janusz Lasek

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 205 | Submission Open

Keywords: ammonia— NH3; hydrogen— H2; combustion; transportation and storage; green H2 and NH3; NH3 cracking

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

Modelling and Analysis of Internal Combustion Engines

edited by Paulius Puzinauskas

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 202 | Submission Open

Keywords: internal combustion engines; combustion modelling; computational fluid dynamics (CFD); emission control; alternative fuels

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Deep Learning for Human Activity Recognition: Advances and Applications

edited by

Ioannis Vernikos

and

Evaggelos Spyrou

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 195 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep learning; human activity recognition; multimodal fusion; graph neural network; transformer; self-supervised learning; few-shot learning; edge AI; federated learning; privacy-preserving HAR; interpretable AI; smart healthcare; human– robot interaction

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

Object Detection Technology—2nd Edition

edited by

Leszek Siwik

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open

Keywords: object detection; optical remote sensing; synthetic aperture radar object detection; magnetic target detection and localization; sonar object detection

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

Wearable Technology and Sensor-Based Assessment for Rehabilitation Applications

edited by

Zhuang Hao

and

Rui Araújo

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 176 | 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)

Translational Research in Orthodontics: Bridging Innovation and Clinical Practice

edited by

Alessandro Bruni

and

Valentina Lanteri

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 175 | Submission Open

Keywords: translational research; orthodontics; biomechanics; imaging and diagnostics; artificial intelligence; digital treatment planning; clinical innovation; evidence-based practice

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

Research on Acoustic Emission in Composite Materials: From Fundamental to Practical Applications

edited by

Tomaz Kek

and

Nathalie Godin

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 170 | Submission Open

Keywords: acoustic emission; damage mechanisms; machine learning; AI; AE modeling

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

Advanced Technologies in Rotating Machinery: Design, Modeling, Manufacturing, Testing, and Operation, 2nd Edition

edited by

Keun Ryu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open

Keywords: computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis; controls; diagnostics; instrumentation; and measurement techniques; heat transfer and thermal management; new propulsion and power systems; steam turbines; structures and dynamics; advanced gas turbine engines and cycles; and gas turbine hybrids; advanced manufacturing concepts for gas turbine engines; advances in exhaust technologies (diffusers; nozzles; and related systems); combustors; fuel injectors; alternative fuels; emissions; fuel flexible combustion systems; engine controls; operability; and propulsion health management; high-fidelity simulations and validation experiments; high-speed low pressure turbines; multidisciplinary design; analysis/optimization of engine systems and components; thermal management; heat transfer and cooling; materials; and coatings; rotor dynamics; machine components in turbomachinery; aerodynamic design; analysis; and test of compressor and turbine blading; compressor stall and surge; aeromechanical instabilities

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Digital Dental Technology in Orthodontics

edited by

Rosalia Maria Leonardi

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; digital dentistry innovation; computer-aided diagnosis; digital clinical workflow

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

Thin Films in Surface Sciences

edited by Min Y. Pack

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films; surface sciences; interfacial phenomena; colloid deposition; fluid mechanics; microfluidics; surface tension; interfacial rheology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Sciences and Technology)

Advances in Surface Characterisation and Surface Modification of the Materials—2nd Edition

edited by

Tomasz Chmielewski

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 132 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; surface characterization; thermal spray; laser cladding; plasma cladding; friction surfacing; surface remanufacturing; PVD; CVD

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

Testing and Modelling of Superconducting Cables and Coils for Fusion Tokamaks

edited by Lorenzo Cavallucci

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open

Keywords: measurements and testing; numerical modelling; HTS and LTS cables and coils; fusion magnets

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Physics General)

Degradation Mechanisms, Durability Enhancement and Decommission of Composite Materials

edited by

Francisco Lahuerta Calahorra

and Rogier Nijssen

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite materials; degradation mechanisms; durability enhancement; decommissioning; end-of-life; aging; fatigue; repair techniques; non-destructive testing; recycling

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

Quantum Phases and Metal–Insulator Transitions in Electron Systems

edited by Sergey Kravchenko

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open

Keywords: strongly correlated electron systems; metal– insulator transitions; flat-band materials; Wigner crystallization

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

Innovative Applications of AI, Machine Learning, IoT, and Assistive Robots in Health Monitoring and Care

edited by

Pedro J. S. Cardoso

,

João M. F. Rodrigues

, Javier Medina Quero and

Aurora Polo Rodríguez

submission deadline 22 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1562 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; Internet of Things; data sciences; wearable and assistive technologies; assistive robots; health monitoring and healthcare

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

Data-Driven Supply Chain Management and Logistics Engineering

edited by Dimitrios Vlachos,

Dimitrios Bechtsis

and Nikos Tsotsolas

submission deadline 23 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 17162 | Submission Open

Keywords: data-driven supply chains; digital supply chains; smart logistics; sustainability; resilience; artificial intelligence; traceability; Internet of Things (IoT); asset management in SCs; Maintenance 5.0 in SCs

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

State-of-the-Art of Intelligent Decision Support Systems

edited by

Libo Zhang

and

Grigorios Beligiannis

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1727 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent decision-making; multi-agent systems; intelligent collaboration; machine learning; robust classification; information and knowledge engineering

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

Processing, Preservation, and Quality Evaluation for Meat and Meat Products, 2nd Edition

edited by

Monika Marcinkowska-Lesiak

,

Andrzej Półtorak

and

Iwona Wojtasik-Kalinowska

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1148 | Submission Open

Keywords: meat processing; preservation techniques; quality evaluation; curing; smoking; shelf-life extension; safety; physicochemical analysis of meat and meat products; aroma assessment

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

Advances in Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology—2nd Edition

edited by Haizuo Zhou and Xiaoxuan Yu

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 262 | Submission Open

Keywords: tunnel; underground; soil– structure interaction; excavation; ground improvement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Recent Advances and Applications of Electromagnetic Metamaterials

edited by

Guoyan Dong

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 232 | Submission Open

Keywords: electromagnetic metamaterials; metasurfaces; topological photonics; metamaterial cloaking; nonlinear metamaterials; quantum metamaterials; energy harvesting; wireless communications; advanced sensing; reconfigurable optics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Advances in Sleep Disorders and Sleep Medicine

edited by Serena Incerti-Parenti

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 192 | 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)

Seismic Design and Analysis of Building Structures

edited by

Iraj H.P. Mamaghani

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 188 | Submission Open

Keywords: seismic evaluation; probabilistic methods; damage assessment; steel structures; reinforced concrete structures; concrete core design; steel tube design; ductility evaluation; detailing; and reinforcement; performance-based design; experimental validation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Novel Biomaterials in Dentistry

edited by

Nicola Scotti

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 141 | Submission Open

Keywords: biocompatibility; bioactive ceramics; bioactive polymers; nanotechnology; tissue engineering scaffolds; restorative and regenerative dentistry

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

Environmental Impact and Control of Geotechnical Engineering Construction—2nd Edition

edited by Yu Diao and

Chuhan Deng

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open

Keywords: geotechnical engineering; underground construction; tunnel; soil– structure interaction; excavation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

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

edited by

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,

,

,

and

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 35375 | Submission Open

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

Seismic Analysis and Design of Ocean and Underground Structures

edited by Xin Bao,

Jingqi Huang

and Piguang Wang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 13910 | Submission Open

Keywords: structural seismic analysis; ocean engineering; underground structure; offshore engineering; geotechnical engineering; seismic resilience of structures

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

Design, Optimization and Control Strategy of Smart Grids

edited by Santiago Bogarra and

Juan Antonio Ortega-Redondo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12630 | Submission Open

Keywords: renewable energy integration; energy storage systems integration; grid optimization techniques; real-time control strategies; cybersecurity for smart grids; digital twins in smart grids; virtual power plants; fault detection and restoration

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

Emerging Medical Devices and Technologies

edited by

Iole Vozza

and

Fabrizio Guerra

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10756 | Submission Open

Keywords: medical device; medical technologies; regulatory medical device engineering; EU certifications; clinical trials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Novel Advances in Noise and Vibration Control

edited by

Zhiwei Guo

,

Jing Liu

and

Ting Wang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9149 | Submission Open

Keywords: vibration control; noise control; airborne noise; underwater noise; active/passive control

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

New Insights into Digital Rock Physics

edited by Hongyang Ni and Chengpeng Zhang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8990 | Submission Open

Keywords: rock physics; reservoir characterization; image segmentation methods; multi-scale; pore structure; digital rock analysis; machine learning; macroscopic characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Advanced Models and Algorithms for Recommender Systems

edited by Pavlos Kefalas

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8586 | Submission Open

Keywords: recommender systems; personalization; scalability; interpretability; user privacy; cold-start problem; data heterogeneity; large language models in recommendations; deep learning in recommendations; graph neural networks; hybrid collaborative filtering; context-aware recommendations; sequential recommendations; multi-modal data integration; fairness and transparency in recommendations; real-world applications; artificial intelligence; machine learning; data science; information retrieval; algorithms

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

New Advances in Laser Dental Science and Biophotonics

edited by

Georgios E. Romanos

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8450 | Submission Open

Keywords: optical coherence microscopy; biomedical imaging; biophotonics; photobiomodulation; dentistry; laser– tissue interactions; laser safety

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

Randomized Neural Networks and Deep Learning: Research Frontiers and Cutting-Edge Applications

edited by

David Zabala-Blanco

, Ruber Hernández-García and

Sergio A. Velastin

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8380 | Submission Open

Keywords: extreme learning machine; convolutional neural networks; vision transforms; deep learning; machine learning; artificial intelligence; pattern recognition; data mining; AI ethics; edge computing

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

Recent Advances and Emerging Trends in Computational Fluid Dynamics

edited by

Florin Bode

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8076 | Submission Open

Keywords: computational fluid dynamics (CFD); energy efficiency; indoor air quality; outdoor air quality; wind engineering; heat and mass transfer

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

Advances in Cognitive Robotics and Control

edited by

Alessandro Umbrico

, Daniel Beßler and

Nele Russwinkel

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8075 | Submission Open

Keywords: cognitive architectures; human-robot interaction; perspective taking; cognitive robotics; artificial intelligence; situation awareness; human and social awareness; human intent/action recognition; human belief modeling

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

Advances and Applications of Generative AI: Bridging Theory and Practice

edited by Samuel Cheng

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7020 | Submission Open

Keywords: generative AI; generative models; AI technologies; applications of generative AI; generative AI systems

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

Applications of Nanocarriers for Phytochemical Delivery

edited by

Van-An Duong

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6771 | Submission Open

Keywords: pharmaceutical; phytochemicals; drug delivery; nanocarriers; phytochemical delivery; bioavailability

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

International Conference Wood Science and Engineering in the Third Millennium–ICWSE 2025

edited by

Lidia Gurau

,

Mihaela Câmpean

and

Emilia-Adela Salca

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 5659 | Submission Open

Keywords: wood structure and properties; wood drying and heat treatments; mechanical wood processing and quality; wood-based materials; wood preservation; modification; gluing; and coating; conservation– restoration of wooden objects; furniture design; wood constructions

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

Recent Advances in AI Convergence: Innovations at the Crossroads of Disciplines

edited by

Dae-Ki Kang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5431 | Submission Open

Keywords: interdisciplinary artificial intelligence; AI-driven innovation; human– AI collaboration; domain-specific AI applications; AI convergence and integration

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

Tuberculosis—a Millennial Disease in the Age of New Technologies

edited by Beatrice Mahler, Ioana Munteanu and

José Antonio Canas

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5098 | Submission Open

Keywords: tuberculosis; public health intervention; technology; AI; diagnosis; treatment

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

Condition Monitoring and Intelligent Fault Diagnosis for Mechanical Equipment and Complex System

edited by

Morteza Soleimani

and Xingyu Zhao

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4461 | 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)

Unlocking the Potential of Agri-Food Waste for Innovative Applications and Bio-Based Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

Emanuela Calcio Gaudino

and

Silvia Tabasso

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4374 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based polymers; agri-food residues; enabling technologies; bioactive compounds; active materials; circular economy; sustainability

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

New Approaches to Water Treatment: Challenges and Trends, 2nd Edition

edited by Luz Marina Ruíz and Miguel Ángel Gómez

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4207 | Submission Open

Keywords: desalination; digitalization; drinking water; optimization; rainwater; reclaimed water; water treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

Wireless Communication: Applications, Security and Reliability—2nd Edition

edited by

Ireneusz Kubiak

, Tadeusz Wieckowski and Yevhen Yashchyshyn

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3771 | Submission Open

Keywords: wireless communication; frequency allocation and assignment; cognitive radio; radio environment map; spectrum monitoring; sensing; channel acquisition; wideband waveforms; RF propagation; vehicular communications; platooning; spatial interpolation; inverse distance weighing; kriging; 5G; hybrid FSO/RF systems; UOWC (underwater optical wireless communication); optical transmission sources and detectors; reliability of radio communications; system availability; cryptography; cryptography; pseudo-random generators; cross-join method; cybersecurity; attack detection; graph analysis; attack graphs; risk assessment survivability; failover; high availability; efficient communications; AI; machine learning; post-quantum cryptography; SDN; NFV; cloud infrastructure; electromagnetic immunity; electromagnetic field; electromagnetic disturbance; techniques for measuring of electromagnetic immunity; immunity of IT devices on electromagnetic field; electromagnetic eavesdropping

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

Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare: Technologies, Applications, and Impact

edited by

Arnulfo Alanis

and

Teresa Guarda

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3500 | Submission Open

Keywords: data mining; quantum machine learning; wearable devices; Internet of Medical Things; natural language processing; generative artificial intelligence

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

Advanced Research on Integrated Circuits and Systems

edited by

Yishu Zhang

and Wenzhang Fang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3406 | Submission Open

Keywords: logic devices; memory technologies; power elecronics; integrated circuits manufacturing; design for manufacturability

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

Modern Internal Combustion Engines: Design, Testing, and Application

edited by

Zbigniew Matuszak

, Zbigniew Korczewski and

Marek Jaśkiewicz

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3372 | Submission Open

Keywords: problems of internal combustion engine construction; internal combustion engine research; applications of internal combustion engines; the problem of quality of engine components; supply chains of engine components at the stage of manufacture and operation

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

High-Performance Concrete: Preparation, Properties, Evaluation and Applications

edited by

Yimmy Silva

and

Gerardo Araya-Letelier

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3354 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance concrete; supplementary cementitious materials; durability; eco-concrete

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

EV (Electric Vehicle) Energy Storage and Battery Management

edited by

Levon Gevorkov

and

Lluís Trilla

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3328 | Submission Open

Keywords: power electronics; energy storage systems; automotive electrification; renewable energy integration; wide-bandgap semiconductors; battery management; smart grids; sustainable technologies

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

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