Applied Sciences

Clinical Research on Severe Asthma: Latest Advances and Prospects

edited by

Stefan Frent

and

Stefan Mihaicuta

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2655 | Submission Open

Keywords: severe asthma; biologics; remission; safety; therapeutic switch; comorbidities

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Advanced Analytical Methods for Natural Products and Plant Chemistry

edited by

Viviani Nardini Takahashi

and

Vitor Lacerda Sanches

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2605 | 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)

Dietary Bioactive Compounds and Their Neuroprotective Potential

edited by

Małgorzata Komar (Matysek)

and

Edyta Kowalczuk-Vasilev

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2564 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; neuroprotection; dietary bioactives; polyphenols; flavonoids; brain health; oxidative stress; neuroinflammation; neurodegeneration; functional foods; nutraceuticals; cognitive decline; gut– brain axis

Novel Techniques for Neurosurgery

edited by

Muhammet Enes Gurses

and

Mario Valentino

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2560 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurosurgery; neuroimaging; augmented reality; virtual reality; 3D modeling; brain simulation; robotic surgery; neurotechnology; brain tumors; surgical innovation

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

Transfer Learning: Techniques and Applications

edited by

Hasan Tercan

and Yang Li

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2537 | Submission Open

Keywords: transfer learning; domain adaptation; deep learning; artificial intelligence; pre-training; knowledge transfer; machine learning; sim-to-real transfer; transfer learning in continual and dynamic environment; test-time adaptation

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

Applied Multimodal AI: Methods and Applications Across Domains

edited by

Fei Shen

and

JungHwan Oh

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2489 | Submission Open

Keywords: large model safety; image/video generation and editing; medical image and video analysis

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

Research on the Movement Dynamics of Ships and Underwater Vehicles

edited by

Yao Shi

, Qiaogao Huang,

Tiezhi Sun

and Yiwei Wang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2393 | Submission Open

Keywords: underwater vehicles; ship; trans-media; multiphase flow; impact loading and structural response; multi-vehicle interference; hydrodynamics

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

Applications of Deep Learning and Generative AI Models: Challenges and Opportunities

edited by

David Gil

and

Julian Szymański

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2385 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep learning; generative AI; large language models; multimodal models; applied machine learning; computer vision; intelligent systems; simulation and data augmentation; trustworthy AI; industrial AI applications

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

Biomechanics and Fluid Dynamics in Swimming

edited by

Carla B. McCabe

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2373 | 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)

Vibration Analysis of Nonlinear Mechanical Systems

edited by Yong Wang and

Pavlo Krot

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2157 | 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)

Innovations in Dental Implants and Prosthodontics

edited by Eduardo Fernandez and Cristian Bersezio Miranda

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2152 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental implantology; prosthodontic innovations; advanced implant techniques; digital dentistry; implant-supported prosthetics; CAD/CAM technology; bone regeneration; implant surface engineering; biomaterials in prosthodontics; immediate loading implants; three-dimensional printing in dentistry; osseointegration; zirconia implants; patient-specific prosthetics; minimally invasive implantology

Application of Semantic Web Technologies for E-Learning

edited by

Adelina Aleksieva-Petrova

, Elissaveta Vassileva Gourova and

Francisco García-Sánchez

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2106 | 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)

AI-Based Spatial Planning and Analysis

edited by

Iwona Kaczmarek

and

Stefania Pindozzi

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2082 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; geospatial data analysis; spatial planning; urban development; AI-driven decision

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

Innovative Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Education

edited by

María Lucia Barrón-Estrada

and

Ramón Zatarain-Cabada

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2043 | 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)

Periodontal Therapy: Latest Advances and Prospects

edited by

Natalia De Campos Kajimoto

and Juliano Milanezi De Almeida

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2008 | 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)

Trends and Prospects in Laser–Plasma Accelerator

edited by

Mario Galletti

and Livio Verra

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2008 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser– plasma wakefield acceleration; particle accelerator; beam diagnostics; plasma diagnostics; laser diagnostics; plasma sources; staging; high-repetition-rate plasma sources

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

Future Applications of Large Language Models

edited by

Luigi Laura

,

Maurizio Naldi

and Paolo Fantozzi

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1903 | Submission Open

Keywords: large language models (LLMs); LLM applications; generative AI; explainable AI (XAI); natural language processing; artificial intelligence; human– computer interactions; agentic AI; multimodal AI

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

Automation and Smart Technologies in Agriculture

edited by

Giuseppe Altieri

and

Mahdi Rashvand

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1887 | Submission Open

Keywords: automation; precision agriculture; data analytics; predictive analytics; artificial intelligence; machine learning; cybersecurity

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

Advances in Deep Space Probe Navigation: 2nd Edition

edited by

Mingzhen Gui

, Jin Liu,

Chengxi Zhang

and Mingzhe Dai

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1877 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep space probe; autonomous navigation; integrated navigation; celestial navigation; pulsar navigations

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

Seismic Imaging and Inversion in Applied Geophysics: Novel Methods and Applications

edited by

Xinpeng Pan

and Dazhou Zhang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1861 | Submission Open

Keywords: seismic full-waveform inversion (FWI); machine-learning-enhanced seismic imaging and inversion; joint seismic– electromagnetic inversion; high-resolution seismic attribute analysis; reservoir characterization; anisotropic seismic imaging and inversion; fiber-optic distributed acoustic sensing (DAS)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Optimization, Navigation and Automatic Control of Intelligent Systems

edited by

Carlos E. Castañeda

and

Antonio Valderrabano-Gonzalez

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1859 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent control systems; optimization algorithms; autonomous navigation; adaptive and nonlinear control; machine learning in control systems

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

Applied Research in Dental Implantology and Prosthodontics—2nd Edition

edited by

Tina Poklepović Peričić

and Nikolina Lešić

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1794 | 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)

Climate Change on Geomaterials

edited by

Masrur Mahedi

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1784 | Submission Open

Keywords: geomaterials; climate change; climate resilient materials; freeze– thaw cycles; wet– dry cycles; infrastructure resilience; environmental geotechnics; carbon sequestration; soil– structure interaction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Advances in Cancer Prognostics and Therapeutic Approaches in Oral Oncology

edited by

Everton De Morais

and Roseana De Almeida Freitas

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1775 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral cancer; carcinogenesis; diagnosis; cancer heterogeneity; biomarkers; targeted therapy; immunotherapy; therapy resistance; prognosis

Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Digital Twins for Sustainable and Resilient Construction

edited by

Oscar Galao

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1744 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital twin; building information modeling (BIM); sustainable construction; resilience engineering; lifecycle management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Advanced Devices, Biomedical Technologies and Their Applications in Dermatology

edited by

Foteini Biskanaki

and Dimitrios Chaniotis

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1701 | Submission Open

Keywords: ageing; acne scars; aesthetic procedures; aesthetic dermatology; biomedical science in aesthetics; cellulite; laser; ultrasound; non-invasive devices; mesotherapy

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

Human–Computer Interaction: Emerging Challenges and New Frontiers in the Era of AI

edited by

Carina Soledad González-González

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1701 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI-driven user interfaces; explainable AI in UX design; personalization in human– computer interaction; gesture-based interaction design; usability and accessibility in AI-enhanced interfaces; adaptive multimodal interfaces; ethical considerations in AI– user interactions; inclusive design; adaptive interfaces; human– computer interaction; human– robot interaction

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

Advancements in Antimicrobial Nanomaterials: From Characterization to Practical Applications

edited by

Roberto Christ Vianna Santos

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1682 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; antimicrobial; resistance; bacteria; fungi; virus

Advanced Technology of Information Security and Privacy

edited by

Livinus Obiora Nweke

and Mohamed Abomhara

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1657 | Submission Open

Keywords: information security; data privacy; cybersecurity; risk management; privacy-preserving technologies; threat detection; access control; security governance

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

Computational Linguistics: From Text to Speech Technologies, 2nd Edition

edited by Gloria Corpas Pastor

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1606 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); automatic speech recognition (ASR); machine interpreting (MI); cascaded models; end-to-end models; speech to text (STT); speech translation; quality estimation; large language models (LLMs)

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

Backfill-Integrated Water-Conserving Green Mining Technology in Coal Mining

edited by

Qiang Sun

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1605 | Submission Open

Keywords: mining; backfill; green mining technology; water-saving strategies; eco-friendly materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Mobile Computing and Intelligent Sensing, 2nd Edition

edited by

Han Ding

and

Wei Xi

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1600 | Submission Open

Keywords: pervasive computing; signal processing for mobile systems; communication paradigm and hardware design; intelligence systems with machine/deep learning; security and privacy in mobile systems; IoT systems and applications

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

Seismic Design and Analysis of Building Structures

edited by

Iraj H.P. Mamaghani

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1572 | 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)

Deep Learning and Machine Learning in Information Systems

edited by Elliot Mbunge

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1530 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep learning; machine learning; information systems; intelligent systems; predictive analytics; data-driven decision making; computational models

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

Phase Transitions in Polymer Composites

edited by Ning Liu,

Bin Yang

and Zhongsen Zhang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1508 | Submission Open

Keywords: phase transition; molecular dynamics; multifunctional polymer composites; polymer interphase; machanine learning

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

The Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technology in Geotechnical Engineering

edited by Jinzhang Zhang, Jiayao Chen,

Qiujing Pan

, Jingkang Shi and

Zhongkai Huang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1493 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; digital twin; machine learning; intelligent construction; geotechnical engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Smart Transitions: Digital Technologies Empowering Sustainability and Circular Economy in Industry

edited by

Marlene Amorim

,

João Carlos Gonçalves dos Reis

and

Adriane Cavalieri

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1493 | Submission Open

Keywords: circular economy in industrial sectors; circular supply chains; circular waste management; circular-oriented decision support systems; circular decision support tools; Internet of Things; artificial intelligence; big data analytics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Industrial Technologies)

Assessments of Functional Food

edited by

Jung-Heun Ha

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1471 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional food; bioactive compounds; nutritional assessment; safety and toxicity; translational research; health promotion

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

Biomass-Based Materials and Systems for a Sustainable Bioeconomy and Carbon Management

edited by

Shule Wang

, Kang Sun and Mengmeng Fan

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1463 | 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)

Carbon Nanotubes and Nanotechnology: Novel Applications and Future Perspectives

edited by

Sandra Zarska

,

Wojciech Ciesielski

and

Damian Kulawik

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1427 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; mechanical properties; biomedical applications; energy storage (e.g.; batteries; supercapacitors); environmental applications; electronic devices; future trends in carbon nanotechnology

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

Innovative Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Packaging

edited by

Ioannis Kartsonakis

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1278 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable packaging; biopolymers; bio-based coatings; natural fibers; circular economy; advanced recycling; green materials; packaging technology

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

Novel Approaches of Physical Therapy-Based Rehabilitation: 2nd Edition

edited by

Andreia Noites

and Andreia S. P. Sousa

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1229 | 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)

Modeling and Control of Discrete Event Systems

edited by

Maria Pia Fanti

,

Zhiwu Li

,

Agostino Marcello Mangini

and Jun Chen

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1204 | Submission Open

Keywords: discrete event systems; Petri net modeling and analysis; AI-driven approaches; control and optimization; cybersecurity in discrete event systems

Digital Multi-Hazard Risk Modelling and Life-Cycle Assessment for Next-Generation Resilient and Sustainable Built Environments

edited by

Shaghayegh Karimzadeh

,

Omid Hassanshahi

and

Amirhossein Mohammadi

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1123 | Submission Open

Keywords: multi-hazard risk assessment; cascading and compound hazard processes; probabilistic and scenario-based modelling; digital simulation and parametric modelling; vulnerability and fragility analysis; AI; machine learning and surrogate modelling; structural reliability; climate-change impacts on hazards; climate-resilient design; low-carbon and sustainable construction materials; carbon neutrality / low-carbon design; life-cycle assessment (LCA); life-cycle cost analysis (LCCA); environmental impacts of earthquake damage; digital twins and computational hazard modelling; sustainable and resilient infrastructure; AI and data-driven methods in hazard and risk analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Rock-Like Material Characterization and Engineering Properties, 2nd Edition

edited by

Taoying Liu

and

Jianhua Hu

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1088 | Submission Open

Keywords: complex geological environment; macro- and micro-failure mechanical properties; damage fracture model and failure mechanism; numerical calculations and theoretical analysis; laboratory test and engineering application

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

Deep Learning and Machine Learning in Image Processing and Pattern Recognition—Second Edition

edited by

Meng Wang

and

Haitao Zhao

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1062 | 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)

BIM in Building and Infrastructure Construction

edited by

Stephen Paul Coates

,

Mustapha Munir

and Eilif Hjelseth

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1043 | Submission Open

Keywords: BIM; BIM benefits; BIM application; BIM maturity; BIM utilization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Processing and Microstructural Evolution of Alloys

edited by Alfredo Flores-Valdés, Juan Carlos Fuentes-Aceituno,

Francisco Garcia-Pastor

and J. López-Cuevas

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1014 | Submission Open

Keywords: melting process control; alloy characterization; high-performance structural materials; mechanical behavior of alloys; modeling of equilibria; multicomponent systems

Security Aspects and Energy Efficiency in Sensor Networks

edited by Krešimir Grgić, Višnja Križanović and Drago Žagar

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1001 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensor networks; security aspects; energy efficiency; privacy; security mechanisms

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

Design, Synthesis, and Applications of Novel Antimicrobial Materials

edited by

Guadalupe G. Flores-Rojas

, Eduardo Mendizábal, Ricardo Vera Graziano and

Emilio Bucio

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 970 | Submission Open

Keywords: antimicrobial activity; polymer; metal alloy; nanoparticles; coating; enzyme immobilization; drug delivery

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

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