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Recent Advances in the Digitalization of Infrastructure
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 246 | Submission Open
Keywords: remote sensing; BIM; civil engineering; maintenance design; sustainability; smart infrastructures; smart monitoring
Digital Technologies and Intelligent Systems for Advanced Communication Networks
edited by , and Franco Mazzenga
submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced communication networks; digital technologies; AI for networks; ML for networks; drone networks; 5G/6G communication; edge computing; network security; software-defined networking; blockchain for networks; IoT communication; network optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering)
Pollution Control Chemistry II
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 34590 | Submission Open
Keywords: environmental analysis and control; environmental chemistry; environment characteristic; environmental remediation/depollution; monitoring; quality; treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical and Molecular Sciences)
Dental Implants: Latest Advances and Prospects
edited by Bianca D’Orto and Raffaele Vinci
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 14928 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental implants; biomaterials; dental implant therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Dentistry and Oral Sciences)
Fault Diagnosis for Electrical Machines, Power Electronics, and Drives
edited by , Araitz Iturregi Aio and
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 14188 | Submission Open
Keywords: fault diagnosis; electrical machines; power converters; power electronics; fault detection; fault location; fault classification; electric drives; power converters
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering)
Applications of Remote Sensing for Natural Hazard and Environment Monitoring submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 13608 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural hazards; environmental monitoring; deformation monitoring; change detection; SAR; multispectral data; GIS; time series analysis; big data; data fusion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)
Nano/Micro Plastic and Emerging Plastic in the Environment: Monitoring, Analysis, and Remediation
edited by Serena Ducoli and
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 13058 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoplastics; microplastics; emerging plastics; analytical challenge; risk assessment; monitoring; standardization; ecological impact
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanotechnology and Applied Nanosciences)
Leveraging Digital Transformation for Enhanced Occupational Health and Safety in Manufacturing
edited by , Silvia Colabianchi and Margherita Bernabei
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12097 | Submission Open
Keywords: training; safety management; smart manufacturing; sustainable digitization; virtual reality; augmented reality; generative artificial intelligence
Phytochemical Compounds and Antioxidant Activity
edited by and Jasna Jablan
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 10541 | Submission Open
Keywords: phytochemicals; antioxidant; polyphenols; minerals; metabolic diseases; chromatographic analysis of antioxidants; spectroscopic analysis of antioxidants; analysis of mineral content
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Science and Technology)
Advances in Sports Science and Novel Technologies submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 10066 | Submission Open
Keywords: sports science; novel technologies; athlete performance; sports nutrition; body composition analysis; mental well-being; cognitive behavioral techniques; data analytics; psychological resilience; injury prevention; personalized training; sports technology innovation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Advances in Machine Vision for Industry and Agriculture submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9750 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine vision; precision agriculture; recycling; agrobots; industry 4.0l; smart systems; vision algorithms; robotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Improving Healthcare with Artificial Intelligence
edited by and Silmar Teixeira
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9248 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI-enabled healthcare innovations; AI-powered clinical decision support systems; predictive analytics for healthcare outcomes; AI-driven patient monitoring and telehealth; explainable AI in healthcare applications; virtual healthcare assistants and chatbots; AI-driven personalized patient care pathways; wearable/mobile devices and IoT integration with AI in healthcare; AI for mental health diagnosis and treatment; AI-driven medical education and training
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)
Complex Concentrated Alloys for Thin Films: Applications and Properties submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7662 | Submission Open
Keywords: complex concentrated alloys; high-entropy alloys; thin film deposition; surface coatings; alloy design; deposition process modelling; film microstructure; surface characterization; surface properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
Feature Review Papers in “Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering” Section
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6823 | Submission Open
Keywords: tidal and wave power; wind power; microgrids; energy management; fault detection and diagnosis; fault-tolerant control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering)
Deep Learning for Image Processing and Computer Vision
edited by and Yun Liu
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6759 | Submission Open
Keywords: image enhancement and restoration; visual recognition; image quality assessment; medical data processing; deep learning models; intelligent transportation systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Innovative Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Engineering
edited by Liang Bao and
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5633 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; intelligent manufacturing; intelligent transportation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Novel Research on By-Products and Treatment of Waste submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4775 | Submission Open
Keywords: industrial by-products; waste-derived streams; digestate valorization; waste valorization; anaerobic digestion; circular economy; resource recovery; waste-to-resource strategies; environmental biotechnology; sustainable waste management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)
Advanced Composite Materials and Structures: Innovations and Applications submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4719 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced composites; multifunctional composites; enhanced properties; design of advanced structures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)
Nuclear Materials: Alloy Design, Processing, Microstructure, Properties, and Qualification
edited by Rongjie Song, Andrea M. Jokisaari and
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4694 | Submission Open
Keywords: nuclear materials; material design; processing; microstructural characterization; mechanical testing; qualification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
Advances in Solid Waste Treatment and Recycling
edited by Jiaying Cui and Vincenzo Belgiorno
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4103 | Submission Open
Keywords: solid waste treatment and resourceization; waste management; urban mining; circular economy; zero-waste city
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Sustainable Science and Technology)
Data-Driven Control System: Methods and Applications
edited by and M. (Meichen) Guo
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4029 | Submission Open
Keywords: data-driven control; machine learning in control systems; networked control systems; adaptive control systems; real-time systems analytics; big data in control applications; sustainable and energy-efficient controls; security and privacy in data-driven systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics and Automation)
Integration of Digital Simulation Models in Smart Manufacturing
edited by and Paulina Rewers
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3308 | Submission Open
Keywords: simulation in production processes; smart manufacturing processes; digital twin applications; advanced CAD/CAE models in design; virtual and augmented reality systems in the production process; the use of ai in design and manufacturing processes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)
Learning-Based Multiobjective Optimization: Theory, Methods and Applications
edited by Reza Moghdani
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2845 | Submission Open
Keywords: multiobjective optimization; learning-based optimization; optimization algorithms; theoretical foundations; real-world applications; machine learning integration; robustness and scalability; industrial applications; operations research; logistics and supply chain; manufacturing optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Deep Networks for Biosignals—2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2483 | 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)
Diode Lasers: Materials, Devices and Application
edited by Jing Yang and Zhenfu Wang
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2473 | Submission Open
Keywords: diode; lasers; LiDAR; illumination; optoelectronic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optics and Lasers)
Advances in Industrial Robotics and Control Systems submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2302 | Submission Open
Keywords: robotics; automatic control; automation; mechatronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics and Automation)
Crop Yield and Quality Characteristics: Influence of Biostimulants and Fertilizers submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2297 | Submission Open
Keywords: quality; plants biostimulants; yielding; nutrient use; sustainable agriculture; chemical fertilizer; abiotic stress; crop production; macronutrients and micronutrients; biofertilization; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Science and Technology)
Research on and Application of Power Systems
edited by Xu Zhang and Ying Zhan
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1946 | Submission Open
Keywords: power system resilience; renewable energy integration; smart grid technologies; energy storage systems; AI-driven power system optimization; dynamic stability analysis; voltage/frequency control; power electronics and high-voltage equipment; carbon neutrality policies; energy market design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering)
Surface and Underground Mining Technology and Sustainability
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1936 | Submission Open
Keywords: mining; technology; industry; simulation; machine; FEM; DEM; MBS
(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Status, Prospects and Future
edited by Massimo Esposito, , and
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1314 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; healthcare; decision support system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Dental Biomaterials and Implants: Latest Advances and Prospects submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 938 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental biomaterials; dental implants; tissue engineering; 3D printing; osseointegration; FEA analysis; biomechanics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Dentistry and Oral Sciences)
Development of Catalytic Systems for Green Chemistry submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 787 | Submission Open
Keywords: green chemistry; heterogeneous catalysis; nano-catalysts; metal oxides catalysis; biomass valorization; biomolecules
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical and Molecular Sciences)
State-of-the-Art Digital Dentistry
edited by and Jeroen Van Dessel
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 777 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital dentistry; implantology; orthodontics; computer assisted surgery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Dentistry and Oral Sciences)
Magnetic Nanoparticles in Theranostic and Health Applications
edited by Jesús A. Fuentes-García, J. A. Pescador-Rojas and
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 750 | Submission Open
Keywords: process intensification; tailored surficial modification; and synergistic effects; biomedicine; magnetic materials; magnetic composites; multifunctional micro and nano systems; drug delivery systems; process intensification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
Multimodal Learning Theory and Applications
edited by Xin Yu, and Yanbin Liu
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 543 | Submission Open
Keywords: multimodal learning; information fusion; representation learning; multimodal data
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
New Technology for Road Surface Detection, 2nd Edition
edited by Difei Wu, Hongduo Zhao and Yishun Li
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 540 | Submission Open
Keywords: non-destructive testing; smart sensing in road surface monitoring; AI in road surface detection; ground-penetrating radar (GPR); satellite remote sensing in road surface detection; road maintenance; road surface performance evaluation; drone-based detection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Transportation and Future Mobility)
Advanced Biotechnologies and Clinical Developments in Dentistry and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 485 | Submission Open
Keywords: adhesive omaterials; clinical outcome; endodontics oral; surgery prosthetics; implantology bone; regeneration pain; dentin hypersensitivity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Kinases and Phosphatases in Harmony: Phosphorylation at the Intersection of Signalling Pathways
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 407 | Submission Open
Keywords: kinases/phosphatases in human pathology; structural biology of protein phosphorylation; phosphatase and kinase inhibitors; novel phosphatase or kinase targeting approaches; substrate recognition of kinases and phosphatases; modulation of phosphorylation events; interaction network analysis; omics data integrations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
New Trends and Innovations in Reliability and Resilience for Emerging Complex Systems
edited by , Heng Zhang, Nan Zhang and Yixin Zhao
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 342 | Submission Open
Keywords: emerging complex systems; reliability; resilience; PHM; AI technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering)
Advances in AI Platform Infrastructure: Databases, Knowledge Management and Hardware Acceleration
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 315 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI platform infrastructure; databases for AI; knowledge management; hardware acceleration; scalability and performance in AI systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advancements in Fuel Systems for Combustion Engine Development
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 306 | Submission Open
Keywords: fuel system design; injection system; CFD analysis; combustion efficiency; fluid flow; engine leakage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Science and Technology)
Advanced Technology in Information Security, Cybersecurity and Privacy submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 235 | Submission Open
Keywords: information security; cybersecurity; data privacy; artificial intelligence; machine learning; risk analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Graph Neural Networks: Theory, Methods and Applications
edited by Ruonan Liu
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 219 | Submission Open
Keywords: graph neural networks; graph representation learning; GNN architectures; GNN applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
New Perspectives in Cell Biology and Disease Treatment
edited by Newton Soares da Silva
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 207 | Submission Open
Keywords: cell signaling; molecular mechanisms; disease pathogenesis; targeted therapy; cellular communication; gene regulation; cancer biology; regenerative medicine; organoids; translational research
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Enhancing Manufacturing through Human–Collaborative Robot Integration
edited by Anne-Marie Oostveen and
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 202 | Submission Open
Keywords: human– robot collaboration; human– machine interaction; smart manufacturing; industry 4.0; human factors; workforce skills and training; trust and safety in robotics; organizational change; socio-technical systems; regulation of ai and robotics; cultural acceptance of robotics; interdisciplinary robotics research; human-centered automation; cognitive skills in manufacturing; robot adoption and implementation; technological innovation and work; robotics in industrial settings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics and Automation)
AI-Powered Acoustic Monitoring for Digital Health Applications submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 147 | Submission Open
Keywords: acoustics; healthcare; AI; machine learning; monitoring; disease classification; digital health; speech; signals; respiratory system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)
Explainable Machine Learning and Computer Vision submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open
Keywords: saliency and feature attribution; counterfactual and concept explanation methods; model-agnostic approaches; metrics and benchmarks for explainability; human-centered evaluation of interpretability; explainability in video; 3D vision; and multimodal tasks; integration of explainable AI into visualization dashboards and reporting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Artificial Intelligence for Automation
edited by Teng-Fei Ding and Xiang-Yu Yao
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; autonomous systems; human– robot collaboration; reinforcement learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Applied Biomechanics and Sports Sciences: 2nd Edition
edited by Filipe Conceicao, and
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomechanics analysis; numerical modelling in sport; neuromuscular activation; muscle skeletal properties; joint biomechanics; hamstrings strain; strength training; injury studies; motor control; EMG; MUAPs; spatial location systems; miniaturized force transducers; inertial sensors; bipphysics; team or individual sports; sprint mechanics; motorized running systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Diagnosis: 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; dermatology; non-invasive imaging; machine learning; virtual biopsy; teledermatology; histopathological images; image analysis algorithms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)
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