Applied Sciences

Application of Deep Learning in Medical Image Processing

edited by

Lehel Denes-Fazakas

,

László Szilágyi

and

Levente Adalbert Kovács

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 254 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep learning; medical image processing; medical imaging; image segmentation; disease detection; convolutional neural networks (CNNs); transformers; diffusion models; U-Net; L-Net; 3D U-Net; MRI; CT; X-ray; ultrasound; fundus imaging; pre-processing; post-processing; noise reduction; contrast enhancement; morphological refinement; uncertainty estimation; ensemble learning; explainable AI (XAI); trustworthy AI; clinical validation; computer-aided diagnosis (CAD); decision support systems; multimodal learning; cross-domain data fusion; federated learning; privacy-preserving AI; biomedical image analysis; quantitative clinical analysis; segmentation frameworks; medical data integration

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

Biotechnology and Materials for Wastewater Treatment

edited by Ulises Durán-Hinojosa and

Mike O. Ojemaye

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 247 | Submission Open

Keywords: wastewater treatment; environmental biotechnology; functional materials; anaerobic digestion; hybrid bioreactors; emerging contaminants; microbial processes; biochar and nanomaterials; resource recovery; circular economy

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

Precision Microbiome Engineering for Animal Health and Food Safety

edited by Elena George Olson and Dana Kristen Dittoe

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 241 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal microbiome; gut microbial ecology; microbiome-based interventions; foodborne pathogen control; antimicrobial resistance mitigation; metagenomics and multi-omics; microbiome engineering; animal health and welfare; sustainable animal production; food safety and quality

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

Recent Advances in the Digital Construction Industry and Its Applications: 2nd Edition

edited by

Edison Atencio

,

Rodrigo F. Herrera

and Karen Castañeda Parra

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 240 | Submission Open

Keywords: Construction 4.0; digital construction; building information modeling (BIM); artificial intelligence (AI); Internet of Things (IoT); site safety enhancement; construction progress monitoring; infrastructure lifecycle management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Food Analysis and Safety

edited by Mattia Rapa

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 239 | Submission Open

Keywords: food safety; food analysis; food contaminants; foodborne pathogens; food quality control; food authentication and fraud; chemical and biological hazards; emerging contaminants; risk assessment; traceability and food monitoring

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

Novel Advances in Coal Geology and Exploration

edited by Shuling Tang

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 238 | Submission Open

Keywords: coal-bearing strata; coalbed methane (CBM); coal measure gas; associated minerals in coal; carbon capture; utilization and storage (CCUS); intelligent exploration technologies; sustainable resource development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Advances in Fusion Engineering and Design: 3rd Edition

edited by

Arkady Serikov

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 238 | Submission Open

Keywords: fusion technology; fusion engineering and design; neutronics; thermal hydraulics; system analysis; computer modelling; model integration; blankets; liquid-metal blankets; MHD thermofluids; breeding blankets; materials; magnets; fusion fuel cycle; tritium; plasma facing components; beryllium; plasma material interactions; plasma; plasma heating; ITER; DEMO; JET; ARIES-ST; JT-60SA; Helias; W7X; NIF; IFMIF-DONES; diagnostics; fusion safety; waste management; private fusion

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

Seating Comfort and Biomechanical Application, 2nd Edition

edited by

Akinari Hirao

and

Xuguang Wang

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 237 | 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)

Context Awareness in Intelligent and AI-Driven Information Retrieval

edited by Taha Osman

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 234 | Submission Open

Keywords: context-aware information retrieval; retrieval-augmented generation (RAG); large language models (LLMs); neural and hybrid retrieval; generative AI; domain and user context modelling; natural language processing (NLP); knowledge-intensive applications

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

Next-Generation Acoustic Signal Processing and Control

edited by

Jun Yang

and

Xiaoyi Shen

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 230 | Submission Open

Keywords: acoustic signal processing; array signal processing; 3D audio system; deep learning for acoustics; active noise control; acoustic and vibration control; intelligent acoustic systems; digital signal processing

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

Advances in Intelligent Positioning Technology

edited by

Cristiano Pendão

and

Ivo Silva

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 225 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent positioning; indoor– outdoor localization; sensor fusion; 5G/6G positioning; cooperative positioning; AI-enhanced positioning; mobility; smart cities; seamless positioning

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

Cancer Cell Biology, Radiation and Radiomimetic Therapy

edited by

John Patrick Alao

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 225 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer cell biology; radiotherapy; radiomimetic drugs; DNA damage response; DNA repair; DNA metabolism; oxidative stress; cellular stress response; cell death

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

Technology-Driven Approaches to Sports Training and Rehabilitation

edited by Lamberto Villalón Gasch and

Jose Manuel Jimenez-Olmedo

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 223 | Submission Open

Keywords: sports training; sports rehabilitation; injury risk

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Nanomaterials in Cancers Therapy

edited by

Komal Vig

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 222 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterial; cancer; drug; therapeutics; therapy

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

Recent Advances in Restorative Dentistry and Dental Biomaterials: Quality, Performance, and Sustainability Perspectives

edited by

Maria Antoniadou

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 213 | Submission Open

Keywords: restorative dentistry; dental biomaterials; material quality; clinical performance; longevity of restorations; digital dentistry; minimally invasive dentistry; sustainability; green dentistry; evidence-based practice

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

Recent Advances in Sensory Polymers

edited by

Marta Guembe-García

and

Lisa Rita Magnaghi

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 212 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensory polymers; smart materials; advanced sensing materials; molecularly imprinted polymers; chemical sensing; conjugated polymers; colorimetric sensing; fluorimetric sensing; polymer-based biosensors

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

Advances in Phytochemicals: Extraction, Isolation, and Identification—Second Edition

edited by

Radu Racovita

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 212 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant natural products; extraction methods; isolation and purification; structure elucidation; nuclear magnetic resonance; mass spectrometry; circular dichroism; X-ray crystallography; spectroscopy; chromatography

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

New Insights into Animal Health and Phytogenic Additives

edited by

Marco Antonio López-Carlos

and Carlos Fernando Aréchiga Flores

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 210 | Submission Open

Keywords: phytogenic feed additives; gut microbiota; immunomodulation; antioxidant activity; antibiotic alternatives; sustainable animal production; plant bioactive compounds; animal welfare

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

Prosthetic Dentistry: Advanced Materials, Technologies and Applications

edited by

Domenico Dalessandri

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 210 | Submission Open

Keywords: prosthetic dentistry; digital technologies; CAD/CAM; 3D scanning; virtual treatment planning; maxillofacial prosthetic rehabilitation; dental education

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

Applications of Ultrasonic Waves for Non-Destructive Testing

edited by

Dariusz Ulbrich

and

Jakub Kowalczyk

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 207 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultrasound; phased array; guided waves; structural health monitoring; defect characterization; additive manufacturing; car body; ultrasound transducer

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

Intelligent Fault Diagnosis and Prognosis Technologies for System Health Management

edited by Ke Zhao,

Ruixin Wang

and Zhen Jia

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 206 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent fault diagnosis; prognostics and health management; system health management; machine learning and deep learning; remaining useful life prediction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Infection Control and Antibiotic Stewardship

edited by

Juan Manuel Vázquez Lago

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 204 | Submission Open

Keywords: infection prevention and control; antibiotic stewardship; healthcare-associated infections; antimicrobial resistance; digital health and surveillance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Advances in Exercise Physiology for Health and Disease

edited by

Kijin Kim

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 197 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise physiology; physical activity; health; disease; metabolic homeostasis; inflammation; immunosenescence; multi-omics; exercise prescription; molecular and cellular mechanism; digital health

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

Waste Valorization, Green Technologies and Circular Economy, 2nd Edition

edited by

Amanda Laca Pérez

and

Yolanda Patiño

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 196 | Submission Open

Keywords: waste valorization; life cycle assessment; circular economy; recycling; sustainable development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of New Compounds

edited by

Petja Marinova

and

Denica Blazheva

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 190 | Submission Open

Keywords: inorganic chemistry; organic chemistry; chemical compounds; synthesis; metal complexes; biological activity; medicinal chemistry; active compounds; biological applications; pharmaceutical biotechnology; drug discovery and development; pharmacology; anticancer research; cytotoxicity; apoptosis; antibacterial assays

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

Metasurfaces and Antennas for Next-Generation Wireless Systems

edited by

Ning Wei

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 183 | Submission Open

Keywords: reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS); movable antenna optimization; mmWave/THz communications; secure beamforming; position optimized systems

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

Physicochemical, Sensory and Nutritional Properties of Foods

edited by

Andréa Alves Simiqueli

,

Milton De Jesus Filho

and

Márcia Cristina Teixeira Ribeiro Vidigal

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 182 | Submission Open

Keywords: food analysis; physicochemical characterization; discriminatory sensory analysis; affective sensory analysis; descriptive sensory analysis; non-sensory characteristics; sensory thresholds; nutritional composition; functional properties

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

Novel Adsorption Methods for Effective Wastewater Pollutant Removal

edited by

Evangelos Bakalis

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open

Keywords: wastewater treatment; bio-based adsorbents/green adsorbents; nanosorbents/nanomaterials; adsorbent kinetic models; adsorbent and fractal kinetics; adsorbent and fractional kinetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

Mechanical Properties and Characterization Technologies of Composite Materials—Second Edition

edited by

Sebastiano Candamano

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 165 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural fibers; fiber-reinforced mortars and concrete; textile-reinforced mortars (TRMs); harsh exposure; FRCM; 3D printing; supplementary cementitious materials; nanomaterials and nanocomposites; unconventional reinforcement; recycled aggregates; waste; self-healing mortar and concrete; smart/multifunctional composite; self-sensing composites; alkali-activated materials; geopolymers; building materials; calcium sulfoaluminate binders; cementitious composites; hybrid binders; calcinated clays; fly ash; blast furnace slag; natural pozzolans; waste management; immobilization of toxic wastes; foamed and lightweight concretes; mortars; grouts and renders; reinforced concrete; precast concrete; corrosion; durability; environmental assessment; materials processing; rheology; performance-based specifications; activators; additives

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

Structural Dynamics in Civil Engineering, 2nd Edition

edited by

Maria Francesca Sabbà

and

Dora Foti

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open

Keywords: modal analysis; spectrum analysis; dynamic response; structural health monitoring (SHM); finite element analysis (FEA); limit analysis; nonlinear behavior; failure mechanisms; machine learning (ML)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Nanotechnology in Porous and Protective Textiles for Hazard Mitigation

edited by

Guowen Song

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 158 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotechnology; porous textiles; protective textiles; hazard mitigation; nanoparticles; nanocoatings; textile engineering; porosity; hazard protection; functional textiles; nanocomposites; chemical resistance; physical shielding; nanofibers; textile modification; hazardous materials; barrier properties; nanostructures; textile performance; risk reduction; antimicrobial textiles; radiation protection; nanotextiles; porous materials; environmental hazards; textile durability; nanoscale engineering; personal protective equipment; absorbent textiles; hazard containment

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

Advances in Artificial Intelligence for Cognitive and Speech Therapy

edited by

María Consuelo Sáiz-Manzanares

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; multichannel data; machine learning cognitive therapy; speech and language therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Advances in Aerosol Detection, Analysis and Impacts on Climate Change

edited by

Rafael Palácios

,

Thiago R. Rodrigues

and

Harry D. Kambezidis

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open

Keywords: aerosol measurement techniques; optical properties of aerosols; physical and chemical properties of aerosols; satellite aerosol detection; application of models in aerosol analysis; direct and indirect effects of aerosols on climate; multiplatform aerosol observations; trend analysis for aerosols; aerossol and climate extremes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

Advanced Technologies in Biomicrofluidics

edited by

Alexander Zhbanov

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomicrofluidics; advanced materials and technologies; computational design and optimization; nanofluidic platforms; lab-on-a-chip (LOC) systems

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

New Horizons in Environmental and Pollutant Monitoring: Low-Cost Technologies for Detection, Characterization, and Assessment

edited by Jorge Mendoza-Pérez and Israel Reyes-Ramírez

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 150 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensor; pollution; low-cost; air quality; water availability; soil fertility; monitoring; calibration; impacts; machine learning

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

Interdisciplinary Approaches to Skin Aging: From Molecular Mechanisms to Technological Interventions

edited by

Foteini Biskanaki

and Dimitrios Chaniotis

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open

Keywords: skin aging; longevity; biomedical technologies; energy-based devices; regenerative medicine; molecular mechanisms; translational research; tissue engineering; anti-aging interventions

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

Human–Robot Deep Learning and Interaction on Edge AI—Second Edition

edited by

Yi-Zeng Hsieh

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open

Keywords: computer vision; machine learning; human– computer interaction edge AI human-robot deep learning

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

Electrochemistry and Corrosion of Materials—Second Edition

edited by

Rajib Kalsar

, Sridhar Niverty,

Vineet V. Joshi

and Lyndi Strange

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochemistry and material degradation; long-term corrosion tests; multimodal corrosion measurements; microscopic electrochemistry: scanning electrochemical microscopy (SECM) and scanning electrochemical cell microscopy (SECCM); scanning kelvin probe force microscopy (SKPFM); multiphysics modeling

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

Intelligent Systems: Design and Engineering Applications

edited by

Héctor Alonso Guerrero-Osuna

,

Armando Jorge Sousa

and

Carlos Alberto Olvera-Olvera

submission deadline 22 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 788 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent systems; artificial intelligence; embedded systems; edge AI; cyber– physical systems; intelligent control; robotics; Internet of Things (IoT); data-driven engineering

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

Computer Vision in Automatic Detection and Identification, 2nd Edition

edited by

Yongliang Qiao

,

Daobilige Su

and

Meili Wang

submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3639 | Submission Open

Keywords: detection and identification; image processing; object detection and segmentation; computer vision tools and applications; pattern recognition; digital image techniques; multispectral image-based detection

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

Recent Advances in the Digitalization of Infrastructure

edited by

Laura Inzerillo

submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1204 | Submission Open

Keywords: remote sensing; BIM; civil engineering; maintenance design; sustainability; smart infrastructures; smart monitoring

Advances in Food Processing Technology: Enhancing Quality, Safety, and Sustainability

edited by Ayerim Hernández-Almanza,

Cristóbal Noé Aguilar González

and

Lorenzo M. Pastrana

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 12307 | Submission Open

Keywords: food safety; food quality; food processing; energy efficient equipment; waste reduction; ecofriendly packaging materials; monitoring; microbial inactivation

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

Multidisciplinary Collaborative Design of Aircraft

edited by

Baigang Mi

and

Wei Huang

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6900 | Submission Open

Keywords: multidisciplinary design; coupling optimization; intelligent design; inverse design; high fidelity; high efficiency

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

Recent Advances in Deep Learning and Machine Learning in Information Systems

edited by

Dong Hyun Jeong

,

Jeong-Gun Lee

and

Bong-Keun Jeong

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6064 | Submission Open

Keywords: enterprise neural networks; explainable AI; knowledge management AI; business NLP; corporate computer vision; decision support systems; federated learning; AI governance; responsible AI; IS model deployment; business predictive analytics; generative business AI; information anomaly detection; human– AI collaboration; multimodal information systems; customer sentiment analysis; big data analytics; knowledge discovery; intelligent information systems

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

Advances in Industrial Robotics and Control Systems

edited by

Ricardo Balcazar

,

Genaro Ochoa

and

Jaime Pacheco Martínez

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5336 | Submission Open

Keywords: robotics; automatic control; automation; mechatronics

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

Challenges and Future Trends in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Control, Sensor Integration, Networks, Systems and Applications

edited by

Lidia Belmonte Moreno

and

Rafael Morales

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4339 | Submission Open

Keywords: unmanned aerial vehicles; drones; control; sensor integration; networks; systems and applications

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

Biomechanics and Performance Assessment in Paralympic Sports and Adapted Physical Activity

edited by

Vincenzo Bonaiuto

and

Delphine Chadefaux

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4144 | Submission Open

Keywords: kinematic analysis; biomechanical modeling; prosthesis and orthosis design; disability-specific training; sports injury prevention; sports simulation technology

Deep Networks for Biosignals—2nd Edition

edited by

Sung Bum Pan

and

EunSang Bak

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4065 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep networks; human identification; emotion classification; movement analysis; human– computer interaction; biosignal processing; multimodal feature integration; healthcare system

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

Advances in Cell and Tissue Engineering: Biomechanical Modeling and Mechanobiology

edited by Scott Wood and

Arkady Voloshin

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3546 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanobiological therapy; mechanical analysis in biomedicine; cell culture; biomechanics; cell differentiation; mechanotransduction; numerical techniques in biomedicine

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

Advanced Technologies in Medical/Health Informatics

edited by Ourania Petropoulou and

Ioannis Kakkos

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3510 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital/medical informatics; artificial intelligence in healthcare; electronic health records; clinical decision support systems; biomedical data processing; medical imaging analysis; biomedical signal processing; data privacy/cybersecurity in healthcare; wearable devices; telemedicine; cloud computing in healthcare; mobile health applications

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

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