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Application, Optimization and Architecture of Deep Learning Neural Network

edited by

Haigang Gong

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 20 articles | Viewed by 59222 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep learning; artificial intelligence; reinforcement learning; image detection and segmentation; forecasting using deep networks; predications using deep networks; applications of deep learning neural networks

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

ICT in Education, 2nd Edition

edited by

Jenny Pange

and

Zoi Nikiforidou

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 17 articles | Viewed by 56671 | Submission Open

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

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

Computer Vision, Robotics and Intelligent Systems

edited by

Yong Yue

Xiaohui Zhu

and

Mehmet Aydin

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 47153 | Submission Open

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

Feature Paper Collection in the Section ‘Energy Science and Technology’

edited by

Demis Pandelidis

Katrzyna Wartalska

and Martyna Grzegorzek

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 18 articles | Viewed by 34355 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy; energy technologies; solar energy; wind energy; renewable energy; energy savings; heating; ventilation; air conditioning; energy efficiency; smart systems; cooling; energy efficiency; thermal storage; evaporative cooling; desiccant systems; adsorption; advanced buildings; new power sources; energy recovery

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

Advances in Machine Learning and Data Mining: Emerging Trends and Applications

edited by

Donghai Guan

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 17 articles | Viewed by 32243 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning; data mining; deep learning; predictive analytics; big data; natural language processing; cybersecurity; ethical AI; interdisciplinary applications

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

Antioxidant Compounds in Food Processing

edited by Silvia Marzocchi and Maria Caboni

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 32194 | Submission Open

Keywords: antioxidant compounds; health properties of food; food processing; oxidative stability; analytical chemistry

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

Virtual and Augmented Reality: Theory, Methods, and Applications

edited by

Kevin Ponto

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 15 articles | Viewed by 31910 | Submission Open

Keywords: virtual reality; augmented reality; mixed reality; applications; methods; embodiment; perception; systems; theories

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

Cosmetics and Advanced Equipment Applied in Cosmetology and Aesthetic Medicine

edited by

Anna Erkiert-Polguj

and

Urszula Kalinowska Lis

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 31378 | Submission Open

Keywords: cosmetology; aesthetic medicine; skincare; antiageing; scars; cosmetic ingredients; technology; aesthetic equipment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Advances and Applications of Complex Data Analysis and Computing

edited by

Lykourgos Magafas

and

Rui Araújo

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 28004 | Submission Open

Keywords: complex time series; physics chemistry computation; classical and quantum cryptography; classical and quantum intelligence and learning (natural and artificial)

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

Recent Applications of Plant Extracts in the Food Industry

edited by

Nuria Muñoz-Tebar

and

Juana Fernández-López

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 24960 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant extracts; natural preservatives; antioxidant properties; plant-based food additives; sustainability; antimicrobial agents

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

Feature Review Papers in Applied Physics

edited by

Nicholas Vassiliou Sarlis

and Stavros-Richard G. Christopoulos

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 24123 | Submission Open

Keywords: astrophysics; atmospheric physics; biophysics; cardiology; complex systems; disaster mitigation; earthquakes; geophysics; lasers; materials; medicine; optics; photonics; plasmas; reliability; safety; security; semiconductors; spectroscopy

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

Applied Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

edited by

Tymoteusz I. Miller

and

Yoonsik Choe

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 23397 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; data science; big data analytics; predictive modeling; natural language processing; AI ethics; applied AI; data-driven solutions; innovative technologies

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

Advances in Food Safety and Microbial Control

edited by

Ramona Iseppi

Patrizia Messi

and

Carla Sabia

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 21688 | Submission Open

Keywords: pathogens; natural substances; shelf life; antimicrobial; biofilm; spoilage bacteria; food safety; new detection methods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Microbiology)

5th Anniversary of ‘Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering’ Section—Recent Advances in the Biochemistry of Inflammation

edited by

Francesca Silvagno

and

Vittorio Gentile

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 20769 | Submission Open

Keywords: inflammation; oxidative stress; inflammatory mediators; cancer; neuroscience; neurodegenerative disease; nutraceuticals

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

Applications of Digital Technology and AI in Educational Settings

edited by

Martin Ebner

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 18985 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI; education; MOOCs; open education; chatbot

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

Artificial Intelligence in Transportation Safety and Traffic Management

edited by Yuanbo Xu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 18165 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent traffic; artificial intelligence; transportation safety; traffic prediction; graph neural network; graph attention network; machine learning

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

Advances in Attack Detection and Secure State Estimation for Cyber–Physical Systems (CPS)

edited by

Anyang Lu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 15940 | Submission Open

Keywords: cyber-physical systems; attack detection; attack identification; secure state estimation; cyber attacks; data integrity; data security

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

Applied Audio Interaction

edited by

Andreas Floros

Emmanouel Rovithis

and

Nikolaos Moustakas

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 15066 | Submission Open

Keywords: audio games; augmented reality audio; game audio; data sonification; auditory perception; accessibility; visual impairment; immersion

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

The Impact of Sport and Exercise on Physical Health

edited by

Cristina García-Muñoz

and

María Jesús Casuso-Holgado

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 14277 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise; sport; physical health chronic conditions

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

Current Status and Perspectives in Human–Computer Interaction

edited by

Wonjoon Kim

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 14070 | Submission Open

Keywords: human– computer interaction (HCI); human– AI collaboration; interaction design; virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR); AI/ML in HCI; accessibility in HCI; multimodal interaction; HCI in various domain (healthcare; education; entertainment; etc.)

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

Energy Storage and Electric Power Systems: Theory, Methods, and Applications

edited by

George Caralis

and

Konstantinos Braimakis

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13314 | 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)

Advanced Technologies and Applications of Emotion Recognition

edited by Xiaoming Zhang, Beiming Cao and

Haoran Wei

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12978 | Submission Open

Keywords: emotion recognition; multimodal; healthcare; emotion theory

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

Recent Advances of Additive Manufacturing in the Modern Industry

edited by

and

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 12894 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; smart factory; manufacturing technology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Big Data Analytics and Deep Learning for Predictive Maintenance

edited by Elaheh Momeni

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 12483 | 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)

Application of Digital Technology in Cultural Heritage

edited by Theodore Ganetsos and

Antreas Kantaros

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11725 | Submission Open

Keywords: non-destructive techniques; 3D scanning; 3D printing; Raman spectroscopy; FTIR; SEM; XCT; hyperspectral imaging; machine learning; cultural heritage preservation; digital technology

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

Internet of Things: Recent Advances and Applications

edited by Gaolei Li, Xi Lin and Jianhua Li

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 10746 | Submission Open

Keywords: Internet of Things; large-scale model; blockchain; edge AI; security and privacy

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

Waste Recycling Materials and Technologies: Latest Advances and Prospects

edited by

Miguel Suffo

Francisco Jesús Fernández Morales

and Jose Luis García-Morales

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 10721 | Submission Open

Keywords: waste recycling; recycling technologies; environmental sustainability; circular bioeconomy and economy; material processing; eco-friendly solutions; waste conversion; textile waste management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

Application of Artificial Intelligence and Semantic Mining Technology

edited by

Haitao Zheng

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10644 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; semantic mining technology; engineering applications; physics applications; multidisciplinary; predictive maintenance; renewable energy; machine learning; scientific discovery; healthcare; finance; interdisciplinary collaboration; innovation

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

Artificial Intelligence in Computer Vision and Object Detection

edited by

Luis Alberto Morales-Hernández

and

Saul Tovar-Arriaga

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9928 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep learning; machine learning; image processing; segmentation; tracking; thermography; features

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

Recent Advances in Antennas and Propagation

edited by Enrique González Plaza and

Costantino De Angelis

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9324 | Submission Open

Keywords: dual-band; dual-polarized; 5G; arrays; multibeam; beam-forming; broadband antennas; printed antennas

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

Advances in Biofilms and Their Applications in Biotechnology

edited by

Tomislav Ivankovic

and

Vanja Jurišić

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8897 | Submission Open

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

Recent Advances in Rock Mass Engineering

edited by

Qibin Lin

Rihong Cao

and Jingjing Meng

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 8673 | Submission Open

Keywords: rock mechanics; laboratory test; numerical simulation; theoretical analysis; field investigation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

The State of the Art of Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition, 2nd Edition

edited by

Hyeonjoon Moon

and

Lien Minh Dang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8537 | Submission Open

Keywords: image classification; object detection; image segmentation; video analysis; deep learning; feature extraction; gesture recognition; pattern recognition; computer vision; pattern recognition; face recognition

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

Advances and Challenges in Wind Turbine Mechanics

edited by

Ryszard Szwaba

, Małgorzata A. Śmiałek,

Piotr Pawłowski

and

Janusz Telega

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8492 | Submission Open

Keywords: wind turbine design; wind turbine experimental research; wind turbine simulations; wind turbine optimization; wind potential assessment; wind turbine data processing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

New Advances in Applied Machine Learning

edited by

Mónica Vieira Martins

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8292 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning; deep learning; natural language processing; automated machine learning (AutoML); tiny machine learning (TinyML); multi-modal learning; few-shot learning; human-AI collaboration

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

Integration of AI in Signal and Image Processing

edited by

Abdussalam Elhanashi

and

Pierpaolo Dini

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8264 | Submission Open

Keywords: signal processing; image processing; algorithms; machine learning; artificial intelligence; deep learning; neural networks; noise reduction; signal reconstruction; filtering techniques; medical imaging; image segmentation; diagnosis support; real-time processing; autonomous vehicles; surveillance systems; multidimensional data; 3D imaging; remote sensing; environmental monitoring; multimedia; pattern recognition; feature extraction; data enhancement; computational imaging; image analysis; signal enhancement; adaptive filtering; biomedical applications; data fusion

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

Application of Deep Learning and Big Data Processing

edited by Yuchong Hu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7934 | Submission Open

Keywords: computer vision; natural language processing; machine learning; big data; data processing; AI for big data; data system for AI; distributed data management; large-scale systems for data analysis

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

Application of Biological Processes in Waste Treatment and Valorisation

edited by

Luciana Pereira

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7864 | Submission Open

Keywords: waste treatment; industrial waste; municipal and agricultural waste; waste degradation; bioremediation; biological processes

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

Road Safety in Sustainable Urban Transport

edited by Monica Meocci, Francesca La Torre,

Alessandro Marradi

and

Francesco Pinna

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7778 | Submission Open

Keywords: vulnerable road users; traffic calming; urban roads; accident prediction model; urban road design; automated vehicles in urban roads; inclusive and sustainable urban design

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

Plasma Physics: Theory, Methods and Applications

edited by Shuxia Zhao

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7758 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-temperature plasma; thermal nuclear fusion plasma; film deposition and etching process; numerical simulation and experimental diagnostic; astrophysics plasma; thermal and chemical equilibrium

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

Seating Comfort and Biomechanical Application

edited by

Akinari Hirao

and

Xuguang Wang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7695 | Submission Open

Keywords: seating comfort; sitting posture; pressure distribution; human model for comfort; comfort measurement; prolonged sitting; fatigue; posture monitoring; sedentary work; dynamic comfort

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

IoT, Robots, and Generative AI in Clinical Engineering: Developments and Applications

edited by Alessio Luschi

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7495 | Submission Open

Keywords: IoT; robotics; generative AI; natural language processing; artificial intelligence; clinical engineering; health technology management; health technology assessment; decision support; biomedical engineering

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

Virtual Models for Autonomous Driving Systems

edited by

Calin Iclodean

Dan Doru Micu

and

Bogdan Ovidiu Varga

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7432 | Submission Open

Keywords: autonomous driving system; autonomous driving algorithm; virtual vehicle model (or digital twin); virtual environment model; virtual route and infrastructure; virtual traffic model; virtual reality for autonomous driving; augmented reality for autonomous driving; simulation methodology; simulation scenario; object classification mechanism; model-in-the-loop; software-in-the-loop; connected vehicles; collaborative driving; modular autonomous vehicles; intelligent transportation system

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

Precision Manufacturing in Mechanical Engineering: Advanced Structural Design and Applications

edited by

Xiaoming Liu

and

Konstantinos P. Baxevanakis

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7184 | Submission Open

Keywords: precision manufacturing; subtractive precision manufacturing; additive precision manufacturing; micro/nano machines; micro/nano manipulation; micro/nano 3D printing; micro/nano assembly; precision biomaterials; micro/nano biomimetic surface

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Technology and Management Applied in Construction Engineering Projects II

edited by

Diego Calvetti

and

Igal Shohet

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7068 | Submission Open

Keywords: project management; digitalization; decision-making; artificial intelligence; data-driven; human-centric; environment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Machine Learning-Based Feature Extraction and Selection: 2nd Edition

edited by

David Ruano-Ordás

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6731 | Submission Open

Keywords: information retrieval and text mining; machine learning; data mining and knowledge discovery; deep learning; information extraction; machine learning for NLP; dimensionality reduction

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

Natural Language Processing in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

edited by Daniela Gîfu and Kevin Bretonnel Cohen

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6312 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural language processing/text mining; data science/applied mathematics; knowledge integration; semantic web technologies; open linked data; crowdsourcing

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

Human-Computer Interaction: Challenges, Opportunities and Emerging Developments, 2nd Edition

edited by

Paweł Weichbroth

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6098 | Submission Open

Keywords: human– computer interaction; usability; user experience; intelligent user interfaces; mobile computing; virtual reality; augmented reality

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

Advances in the Energy Efficiency and Thermal Comfort of Buildings

edited by

Magdalena Grudzińska

and

Jing Zhao

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6093 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy efficiency; heating and cooling demand; thermal protection; thermal comfort; passive and active solar systems; overheating protection; building installation systems

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

Advanced Spectral Imaging Applications: Characterization, Detection and Classification

edited by

Ningfang Liao

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6067 | Submission Open

Keywords: spectral imaging; spectral imaging applications; multi-spectral imaging; hyper-spectral imaging

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

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