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Innovative Approaches to Non-Destructive Evaluation
edited by , Giovanni Loreto and
submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7185 | Submission Open
Keywords: NDE; SHM; multi-sensor strategies; AI-enhanced analysis; diagnosis; structures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Compressive Strength, Impact Damage and Crushing Behavior of Materials submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6940 | Submission Open
Keywords: crashworthiness; impact damage; compressive strength; experimental tests; numerical simulations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
Recent Advances in Data Privacy, Transparency and Cybersecurity: Theory and Applications
edited by Wenjuan Li
submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6752 | Submission Open
Keywords: cyber security; intrusion detection; trust management; system security; data privacy; data regulation; information transparency
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
The Role of Bioactive Natural Products in Health and Disease, 2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6262 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural products; medicinal plants; chemistry; pharmacology; plant extract; isolation method; natural drugs; chromatography; antioxidants; natural food
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Progress in Information Security and Privacy
edited by Hiroaki Kikuchi
submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5822 | Submission Open
Keywords: differential privacy; data anonymization; privacy policy; membership inference; attribute inference; serveylance camera
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Novel Advances in Fluid Mechanics submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5785 | Submission Open
Keywords: supersonic flow; boundary layer; active flow control; aerodynamics; optimization; machine learning; heat transfer; cavitation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fluid Science and Technology)
Feature Papers Collection in the Section ‘Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering’, Second Edition
edited by , Larysa Titarenko and
submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 10 articles | Viewed by 5751 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrical engineering; electronics; telecommunications; analysis; improvement
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering)
AI for Medical Systems: Algorithms, Applications, and Challenges submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 7 articles | Viewed by 5463 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI in healthcare; medical data mining; machine learning and deep learning; biomedical signal and image analysis; intelligent diagnostics; telemedicine and remote monitoring; clinical decision support systems; explainable AI (XAI); multimodal medical data; medical system optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Data Processing in Biomedical Devices and Sensors
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5277 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomedical signal processing; wearable sensors; noise reduction; feature extraction; machine learning; real-time monitoring; physiological signal analysis; healthcare technologies; sensor fusion; biomedical devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)
Research on Endodontic Treatment Methods and Materials—2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5228 | Submission Open
Keywords: endodontics; endodontic surgery; static guidance; dynamic guidance; endodontic anatomy; periapical anatomy; precision of endodontic interventions; success of endodontic interventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Dentistry and Oral Sciences)
Innovative Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Education submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5134 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; advanced learning technologies; generative AI; LLM in education; pedagogical agents; personalized learning; affective computing; intelligent learning environments; intelligent tutoring systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Application of Semantic Web Technologies for E-Learning
edited by , Elissaveta Vassileva Gourova and
submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4649 | Submission Open
Keywords: semantic web in education; ontologies, RDF, OWL, and SPARQL; knowledge graphs and linked educational data; adaptive and personalized E-learning; intelligent tutoring systems; curriculum modeling and semantic annotation; mobile and ubiquitous learning platforms; vocational education and training (VET); lifelong learning and adult education; learning analytics and semantic learner modeling; educational interoperability standards (SCORM, xAPI, LOM)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Antenna Technology for 5G Communication submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4623 | Submission Open
Keywords: antenna technology; 5G communication; millimeter-wave; MIMO; beamforming; IoT; smart antennas; wireless networks; antenna design; advanced materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering)
Dietary Bioactive Compounds and Their Neuroprotective Potential submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4620 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive compounds; neuroprotection; dietary bioactives; polyphenols; flavonoids; brain health; oxidative stress; neuroinflammation; neurodegeneration; functional foods; nutraceuticals; cognitive decline; gut–brain axis
Security, Privacy and Application in New Intelligence Techniques: 2nd Edition
edited by Jian Xu and Ruijin Wang
submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4535 | Submission Open
Keywords: security; privacy; intelligence techniques; adversarial machine learning; blockchain; federated learning; Internet of Things
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advances in Applied Geophysics for Environmental Monitoring and Cultural Heritage submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4528 | Submission Open
Keywords: applied geophysics; cultural heritage preservation; environmental monitoring; non-invasive investigation techniques; geophysical data integration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)
Periodontal Therapy: Latest Advances and Prospects
edited by and Juliano Milanezi De Almeida
submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4281 | 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)
Sustainable Reliability, Maintenance, and Fault Diagnosis Strategies for Mechanical and Manufacturing Systems submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4274 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable maintenance; reliability engineering; fault diagnosis; predictive maintenance; condition monitoring; life cycle assessment; digital twin; industry 5.0; smart manufacturing; mechanical systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)
Green Synthesis of Plant-Based Nanoparticles: Influence of Physicochemical Factors on Formation and Stability submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4240 | Submission Open
Keywords: green synthesis; plant extracts; metallic nanoparticles; physicochemical parameters; pH and temperature effects; reaction kinetics; ionic precursors; stability and aggregation; eco-friendly nanotechnology; bio-based nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanotechnology and Applied Nanosciences)
Recent Sustainable Advancements in the Pulp and Paper Industry: A Life Cycle Perspective
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3971 | Submission Open
Keywords: pulp and paper characterization; paper quality; paper strength; process efficiency; production costs; cellulose composites; biocomposites; cellulose nanofibril; novel plate for manufacturing thermomechanical pulp (TMP); TMP refiner plates; electron beam irradiation; colored broke; ISO brightness; reuse; color change
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Industrial Technologies)
Application of Computer Science in Mobile Robots, 3rd Edition submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3915 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep learning; machine learning; computer science; artificial intelligence; mobile robots; intelligent systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics and Automation)
Biomechanics and Fluid Dynamics in Swimming
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3865 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomechanics analysis; injury prevention; sports medicine; kinematics; three-dimensional analysis (3D analysis); electromyography (EMG); muscle fatigue; propulsion mechanism; resistance; training load; range of motion; swimmer's shoulder; shoulder injury; rotator cuff injury; knee injury (breaststroke knee); low back pain; muscle imbalance; overuse injury; swimming technique; freestyle (front crawl); breaststroke; butterfly; arm pull; hand entry; body roll; scapular stability; core stability; glenohumeral joint; muscle coordination; proprioception rehabilitation training; strength training; stroke correction; warm-up; kinetic chain
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Advances in Food Industry By-Product Recovery: Characterization, Processing, and End-Use Strategies submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 7 articles | Viewed by 3491 | Submission Open
Keywords: by-products; food waste; food loss; sustainability; circular economy; LCA; re-use; formulation; expired food; feed; food; eco-friendly
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Science and Technology)
10th Anniversary of the "Nanotechnology and Applied Nanosciences" Section—from Composed Nanoparticles to Functional Nanoarchitectures submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3362 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; nanomaterials; hierarchical construction; nano architectures; modular nanotechnology; nanoassembling; nanosensors; nanoactuators
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanotechnology and Applied Nanosciences)
Novel Ecofriendly Refrigeration System: Technology and Application submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3332 | Submission Open
Keywords: low-GWP refrigerants; natural refrigerants; disruptive refrigeration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Science and Technology)
Artificial Intelligence in the Design and Innovation of High-Performance Concrete Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3320 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; high-performance concrete; material design; machine learning; data analysis; optimization algorithms; sustainability; intelligent production
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
The Application of Generative AI and Machine Learning in the Public Sector and Smart Cities
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3199 | Submission Open
Keywords: gen AI chatbots, transactional and non-transactional; gen AI chatbots in WeChat and WhatsApp; agent-based AI for public services; personalized agent-based AI for public services;; future mobility; AI infrastructure in cities; governance to ensure privacy and fair use of gen and frontier A.I.; citizen participation in Gen AI public services; future mobility governance; Public self-driving mobility and 15 m. city
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advanced Analytical Methods for Natural Products and Plant Chemistry submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2988 | Submission Open
Keywords: green chemistry; analytical chemistry; chemometrics; bioactive compounds; analytical validation; sample preparation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical and Molecular Sciences)
Vibration Analysis of Nonlinear Mechanical Systems
edited by Yong Wang and
submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2879 | Submission Open
Keywords: vibration analysis; nonlinear mechanical system; nonlinear dynamics; nonlinear vibration; vibration control; structural stability; analytical method; bifurcation and chaos analysis; nonlinear dynamic behavior
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)
PFAS Removal: Challenges and Solutions
edited by , Selma Etteieb and Moncef Chouaibi
submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2801 | Submission Open
Keywords: PFASs; biological processes; PFAS removal technologies; environmental contaminants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)
New Trends in Neural Networks and Artificial Intelligence
edited by Ibidun Obagbuwa, and
submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2780 | Submission Open
Keywords: neural networks; deep learning; reinforcement learning; generative AI; explainable AI; trustworthy AI; transfer learning; federated learning; edge AI; NLP; computer vision; optimization methods; ethical AI; responsible AI; AI applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Applied Research in Dental Implantology and Prosthodontics—2nd Edition
edited by and Nikolina Lešić
submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2671 | 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)
Novel Insights in Applied Computer Graphics, Game Technology, and AR/VR
edited by Burkhard Wünsche
submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2556 | Submission Open
Keywords: AR/VR; computer graphics; haptic feedback; immersive controls; game technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Novel Approaches of Physical Therapy-Based Rehabilitation: 2nd Edition
edited by and Andreia S. P. Sousa
submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2535 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical therapy; rehabilitation; integumentary physical therapy; electrotherapy; biomechanics; rehabilitation; human movement; postural control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Modern Trends and Applications in Thermal Energy Storage
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2430 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermal energy storage; heat transfer; renewable energy; thermal energy management; thermodynamics; power systems; cooling systems; ehancement technique
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Thermal Engineering)
Security Aspects and Energy Efficiency in Sensor Networks
edited by Krešimir Grgić, Višnja Križanović and Drago Žagar
submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2422 | 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 in Diversity of Plant Species, Communities, and Ecology submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2421 | Submission Open
Keywords: biosystematics; phytosociology; plant communities; plant diversity; plant ecology; vascular plants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)
Optical Wireless Communication for 6G Communication Networks
edited by , Xun Zhang and Xiaodong Liu
submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2377 | Submission Open
Keywords: optical wireless communication (OWC); sixth-generation (6G) communication networks; high energy efficiency; high date rate; high security; reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS); multiple access
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optics and Lasers)
Precision Agronomy: From Plant Physiology to Product Quality submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2358 | Submission Open
Keywords: plants; agriculture; physiological processes; yield; crop quality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Science and Technology)
Advanced Pattern Recognition & Computer Vision, 2nd Edition
edited by and Rui Yao
submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2268 | Submission Open
Keywords: pattern recognition; computer vision; deep learning; image processing; object detection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Reliability and Fault Tolerant Control of Electric Machines
edited by and Savvas Papadopoulos
submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2268 | Submission Open
Keywords: reliability; fault-tolerant control; electrical machines; condition monitoring; fault detection and diagnosis; predictive maintenance; electric drives; signal processing; modeling and simulation; industrial applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering)
Quality Assessment of Dairy Products submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2131 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbiological quality; chemical composition; physical properties; sensory evaluation; technological innovations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Science and Technology)
Application of Biology to Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2113 | Submission Open
Keywords: cultural heritage; biodeterioration; conservation and restoration; preservation; treatments; biocides; biodiversity; climatic changes; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Advances in Fermentation Science submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2002 | Submission Open
Keywords: fermentation; food science; biochemical engineering; applied fermentation; molecular; biology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Processing and Microstructural Evolution of Alloys
edited by Alfredo Flores-Valdés, Juan Carlos Fuentes-Aceituno, and J. López-Cuevas
submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2000 | Submission Open
Keywords: melting process control; alloy characterization; high-performance structural materials; mechanical behavior of alloys; modeling of equilibria; multicomponent systems
Biomass-Based Materials and Systems for a Sustainable Bioeconomy and Carbon Management
edited by , Kang Sun and Mengmeng Fan
submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1938 | Submission Open
Keywords: biochar; circular bioeconomy; biomass carbon removal and storage (BiCRS); techno-economic analysis (TEA); lifecycle assessment (LCA)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Sustainable Science and Technology)
Sustainable Recovery and Valorisation of Bioactive Compounds from Food and Agrifood Byproducts
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1882 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable food; bioactive compounds; agri-food byproducts; waste reduction; green extraction technologies; dietary fibres; food waste; natural product chemistry; phytocompounds
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical and Molecular Sciences)
Mechanical Design and Modeling for Medical Devices and Simulators submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1873 | 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)
Deep Learning and Machine Learning in Image Processing and Pattern Recognition—Second Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1860 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep learning; machine learning; image processing; pattern recognition; feature representation; image classification; object detection; image segmentation; multi-modal imaging; computer vision
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Energy-Related Research on Electric Vehicles and Hybrid Electric Vehicles
edited by József Menyhárt and
submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1855 | Submission Open
Keywords: electric vehicles; hybrid electric vehicles; energy management; Battery Management System (BMS); regenerative braking; Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G); State-of-Charge (SoC) estimation; power electronics; sustainable mobility
(This special issue belongs to the Section Transportation and Future Mobility)
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