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Novel Technologies of Smart Manufacturing

edited by

Yu Zhang

, Jiewu Leng and

Pai Zheng

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; big data model; cloud/edge/fog computing; swarm intelligence; digital twin; human– machine collaboration; additive and subtractive hybrid manufacturing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

New Insights in Artificial Intelligence and E-Learning

edited by

Woochun Jun

and

Pilar García-Díaz

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; E-learning; artificial intelligence applications; artificial intelligence literarcy; artifical intelligence ethics; data science education; AI-based tutoring

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

Advances in Diversity of Plant Species, Communities, and Ecology

edited by

Robert Philipp Wagensommer

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open

Keywords: biosystematics; phytosociology; plant communities; plant diversity; plant ecology; vascular plants

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

Biomass Utilization and Bioenergy Production

edited by

Marco Buffi

and

Simone Bergonzoli

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass; biofuels; logistics; thermochemical; biochemical; intermediates; bioeconomy; LCA; technoeconomic; BECCS

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

Advanced User Experience for Human–Computer Interaction

edited by

Silvia Ceccacci

Andrea Generosi

and

Maura Mengoni

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open

Keywords: user interfaces; cloud ecosystems; affective computing; generative AI; user experience

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

The Secure Edge of Interaction: Human and Technological Factors in Digital Environments

edited by

Veronika Szücs

and

Leszek Siwik

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open

Keywords: human– computer interaction (HCI); information system security; cognitive information systems; human security awareness; artificial intelligence (AI) in security; trust and resilience in digital environments; secure user experience (UX) design; smart and adaptive systems

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

New Development in Machine Learning in Image and Video Forensics

edited by

Ngai Fong Bonnie Law

and

Yunxia Liu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning forensics; image tampering detection; source camera identification; deep learning for multimedia; video authentication; forensic neural networks; explainable AI in forensics

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

The Application of Generative AI and Machine Learning in the Public Sector and Smart Cities

edited by

Esteve Almirall

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 73 | 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 Laser Systems and Techniques for Additive Manufacturing

edited by

Junhao Ding

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; advanced laser systems; lattice structures; design for additive manufacturing (DfAM); process control and optimization

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

Energy Storage and Electric Power Systems: Theory, Methods, and Applications—2nd Edition

edited by

George Caralis

and

Konstantinos Braimakis

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrical storage; large-scale wind and PV integration; hydrogen; electrical cars; fuel cells; hydro-pumped storage; integration issues

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

Thermal Comfort in Sustainable Buildings

edited by

Yong Cheng

and Xue Tian

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal comfort; adaptive comfort; occupant behavior modeling; indoor air quality (IAQ); sustainable buildings; energy-efficient HVAC; building envelope optimization; renewable energy integration; smart building technologies; climate responsive architecture

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Thermal Engineering)

Remote Sensing Techniques for Cultural Heritage: New Developments and Applications for Archaeological Studies

edited by

Mauro Lo Brutto

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open

Keywords: remote sensing; cultural heritage; earth observation; archaeological sites; satellite imagery; multi-temporal analysis; optical images; multispectral images; hyperspectral images; UAS; 3D documentation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Advances in Complex Networks: Graph Theory, AI, and Data Science

edited by Huan Wang and Shichao Liu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open

Keywords: complex networks; graph theory; artificial intelligence; data science; network analysis

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

New Insights into Marine Ecology and Fisheries Science, 2nd Edition

edited by Nenad Antolovic and Ivan Župan

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open

Keywords: marine ecology; fisheries science; marine biology; fish biology; biodiversity; marine ecosystems

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

Microbial Protein and Lipid: Biotechnological Innovations for Sustainable Food and Energy

edited by

Iwona Gientka

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open

Keywords: single cell protein; single cell oils; amino acid composition; fatty acid profile; waste valorization; sustainable feedstocks; bioprocess engineering; food and feed applications; biodiesel production; circular bioeconomy

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

Emerging Technologies and Sustainable Innovations in Building Design and Construction for Future Cities

edited by

Aly-Mousaad Aly

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital construction; automated construction; building design; green building technologies; smart infrastructure

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Biogeochemistry of Persistent Pollutants and Emerging Contaminants in the Environment

edited by

Efren Garcia Ordiales

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open

Keywords: pollutants; risk; bioaccumulation; biotransformation; translocation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

Advancements in Laser Welding and Laser Micromachining of Metallic and Non-Metallic Materials

edited by

Andrea Ancillao

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser; welding; micromachining; optics; process quality; plastic welding; metal welding; beam shaping

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

Human-Centred Design in Ergonomics

edited by

Rosaria Califano

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open

Keywords: human-centred design; ergonomics; digital twin; artificial intelligence; human– machine interaction; cognitive ergonomics; safety; usability; biomechanics; inclusive design; Industry 5.0; smart systems

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

Fluorescence Methods for Biodiesel Characterization

edited by

Samuel L. Oliveira

Keurison F. Magalhães

and

Anderson R. L. Caires

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodiesel; fluorescence spectroscopy; molecular luminescence; fluorescence lifetime; time-resolved measurements; chemometrics; optical sensing; fluorescent probes; fuel quality control

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

Renewable Energy and Electrical Power System

edited by Dario Assante

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open

Keywords: renewable energy; electrical power system; smart grid; energy storage; grid integration; distributed generation; energy transition; sustainability; decarbonization

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

Advances in Materials for Biosensing and Biomedical Applications

edited by

Hasan Mhd Nazha

and Yicha Zhang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open

Keywords: biosensing materials; biomedical applications; nanomaterials; smart materials; bioelectronics; lab-on-a-chip; regenerative medicine; biocompatibility; advanced functional materials

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

Recent Advancements in Biomarkers for Noncommunicable Diseases, 2nd Edition

edited by

Yoana Dimitrova Kiselova-Kaneva

and

Tatyana Ivanova Vlaykova

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open

Keywords: noncommunicable diseases; metabolic syndrome; obesity; cardiovascular diseases; dyslipidemia; cancer; autoimmune diseases; biomarkers

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

Additive Manufacturing of Special Alloys

edited by Chuan Guo

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing (AM); special alloys; process optimization; microstructure control; mechanical properties

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

Hydrocolloids: Characteristics and Applications

edited by

Anton Huber

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrocolloidal systems; nano-structured systems; continuous aqueous phase (c); dispersed/emulsified phase (d); charged and/or neutral modifier (small molecules or polymers) (m); mix of homogenous and heterogeneous partitions (binary systems c-d; c-m; d-m); status of dissolution in binary systems; distribution of dimension and geometry of super-molecular d-objects; interface properties of d-objects; adsorption characteristics on d-objects; diffusive and electrokinetic mobilities; synthesis/establishing and modification of colloidal systems; stabilization/destabilization mechanisms; response capabilities upon applied stress; analytical separation techniques; analytical detection techniques; application of hydrocolloidal systems in food processing; pharmaceutical applications of hydrocolloidal systems

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

Applications of Nuclear Physics and Particle Accelerators

edited by

Xiao Li

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open

Keywords: proton and heavy‑ion therapy; boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT); FLASH radiotherapy; radioisotope production; accelerator‑driven systems (ADS); spallation neutron sources; ion beam analysis; radiation detection and dosimetry

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

Decision-Making Methods: Applications and Perspectives, 2nd Edition

edited by

Konrad Kułakowski

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 31 | Submission Open

Keywords: decision-making methods; machine learning; artificial intelligence

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

Physics-Informed Learning: Applications in Physics-Informed Neural Networks and Machine Learning

edited by

Rogerio De Carvalho

and Antônio J. Silva Neto

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open

Keywords: physics-informed neural networks (PINNs); physics-informed machine learning (PIML); physics-informed learning (PIL); machine learning; deep learning; partial differential equations (PDEs); computational physics; inverse problems; computational engineering

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

Emerging Trends in Surface and Interfacial Science for Thermal–Fluid Processes

edited by

Sungchan Yun

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface and interfacial phenomena; thermal– fluid systems; wetting and spreading dynamics; boiling and condensation heat transfer; multiphase flow and phase change; structured and functional surfaces; drop and bubble impact dynamics; surface energy and wettability control; numerical and experimental methods in interfacial flows; energy conversion and thermal management applications

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

Intelligent Prevention, Control and Precision Drainage Strategies for Deep Coal Seam Gas Disasters

edited by Chun Liu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep coal seams gas control; gas drainage/extraction; permeability stress relief and permeability enhancement; hydraulic fracturing; coal and gas outburst intelligent monitoring; safety engineering; coalbed methane (CBM)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

High-Entropy Alloys: Advancing Chemistry, Characterization and Computational Insights, 2nd Edition

edited by

Jiajia Shen

and

João Pedro Oliveira

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 8 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-entropy alloys; multi-principal element alloys; phase stability and transformation; properties; advanced characterization techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Geochemistry and Geochronology of Rocks

edited by

Yang Wang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 7 | Submission Open

Keywords: geochronology; isotope geochemistry; petrotectonic assemblages; sedimentary provenance; physical properties; ore deposit; geobarometer and geothermometer; data-driven petrology/geochemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Feature Review Papers in Biomedical Engineering

edited by

Ana María Torres Aranda

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 6 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomedical engineering; medical devices; biophotonics; bioinformatics; biomedical sensors; biomedical signal processing; medical imaging; artificial intelligence in healthcare; wearable health systems; 3D bioprinting; neuroengineering; biomedical robotics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Nonlinear Dynamics: Analysis, Optimization and Application

edited by

Roman Starosta

and

Paweł Fritzkowski

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Submission Open

Keywords: nonlinear dynamics; nonlinear phenomena; nonlinear modeling; nonlinear vibrations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Advances in Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity

edited by

Samuel Okegbile

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence for cybersecurity; machine learning for threat detection; deep learning in security; adversarial machine learning; intrusion detection systems; malware analysis; privacy-preserving AI; cyber threat intelligence; secure federated learning; network and IoT security

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

Advanced Research on Human-Machine Interaction in Autonomous Driving

edited by

Dongwook Hwang

Paolino Di Felice

, Vassilis Charissis and Yihun Jeong

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Submission Open

Keywords: human-machine interaction (HMI); autonomous driving; human factors and ergonomics; user experience (UX); user-centered design (UCD); artificial intelligence (AI); software-defined vehicle (SDV); safety engineering; data-driven design; eXtended reality (XR)

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

Advances in Digital Signal Processing and Communications

edited by

Jaejin Jeong

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Submission Open

Keywords: adaptive filtering algorithms; digital modulation techniques; MIMO systems and signal processing; signal sampling and quantization; noise and interference mitigation; machine learning for signal processing; real-time signal processing; 5G and wireless communications; edge computing for signal processing

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

10th Anniversary of the Nanotechnology and Applied Nanosciences Section—from Composed Nanoparticles to Functional Nanoarchitectures

edited by

Johann Michael Köhler

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 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)

Geological Disasters: Mechanisms, Detection, and Prevention

edited by

Qinglu Deng

and

Xingwei Ren

submission deadline 1 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 894 | Submission Open

Keywords: seismic geological hazards; landslide; landslide susceptibility; slope stability; geotechnics; pipeline; frozen soil mechanics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Advanced Technology for Mine Disaster Monitoring and Prevention

edited by Enlai Zhao and

Jinxin Wang

submission deadline 1 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 162 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent monitoring; disaster warning system; artificial intelligence prediction; smart mining; disaster prevention and control; digital twin; multi-source data fusion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Multi-Scale Characterization and Numerical Modelling of Geo-Materials

edited by Qifan Ren and

Jianhua Hu

submission deadline 1 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open

Keywords: geo-materials; multi-scale modelling; numerical simulation; experimental characterization; homogenization; RVE; FEM; DEM; coupled processes; AI-assisted modelling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Seepage Problems in Geotechnical Engineering

edited by

and

submission deadline 3 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6118 | Submission Open

Keywords: seepage mechanics; porous media; soil and water conservation; groundwater pollution percolation; numerical simulation; theoretical model

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Green and Low-Carbon Concrete Technology and Construction

edited by

Peng Liu

submission deadline 3 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4806 | Submission Open

Keywords: green and low-carbon; durability; zero maintenance costs; concrete structure; construction technology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Advanced Technologies for Food Packaging and Preservation: 2nd Edition

edited by

Eva Hernández García

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open

Keywords: advances technologies; food packaging; food preservation; bioactive compounds; food safety; environmentally friendly; artificial intelligence; food control; food quality

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

New Technologies and Systems for Sustainable Buildings

edited by Vincent Y. Blouin

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 34 | Submission Open

Keywords: renewable energy integration; green building materials; building automation; smart building systems; sustainable HVAC systems; water conservation technologies; life cycle assessment (LCA); economic feasibility; cost– benefit analysis; return on investment (ROI); energy payback time; financing mechanisms; green premium; incentives and subsidies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Advances in Bioinspired Photonics

edited by

Branko Kolaric

, Sebastien Mouchet and

Maria Antonietta Ferrara

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoscale dynamics in biological systems; coupling of optical and mechanical dynamics; photonic crystals; plasmonics and natural photonic architecture; linear and nonlinear optics; fluorescence; holography; thermal management and photonic architectures and related topics

Recent Advances in Biomechanics of Human Movement and Its Clinical Applications: 2nd Edition

edited by

Weijie Wang

and

Dong Ming

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 22901 | Submission Open

Keywords: gait; artificial intelligence; machine learning and deep learning; electromyograph (EMG); electroencephalogram (EEG); strength; rehabilitation; physiotherapy; stroke; cerebral palsy; motion capture; sensor; joint and bone; muscle; artificial implant; algorithms

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

Biological Activities of Medicinal Plants and Their Potential Applications

edited by

Georgiana Duta-Cornescu

and

Petros Tarantilis

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 20355 | Submission Open

Keywords: medicinal plants; pharmacology; primary metabolites; secondary metabolites; biological activities; bioactive compounds

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

Emerging Technologies for Assistive Robotics

edited by

Andrea Zanela

and

Alessandro Di Nuovo

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 17418 | Submission Open

Keywords: assistive robotics; personalized healthcare; aging population; cognitive support; human– robot interactions; machine learning; adaptive control algorithms; smart sensors; multimodal interfaces

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

Graph-Based Methods in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, 2nd Edition

edited by

Barbara Strug

and

Grażyna Ślusarczyk

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 13813 | Submission Open

Keywords: graph representation; GNN; graph data mining; graph data management; graph databases; graph machine learning

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

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