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Application of Radiation Technology in Environmental Protection
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 251 | Submission Open
Keywords: radiation; water; air; sludge; pollutants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)
Application of Artificial Intelligence in Dental and Craniofacial Research
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 245 | Submission Open
Keywords: anatomic landmark detection and/or analyses; automated treatment planning; prediction of treatment success; treatment failure; and/or treatment duration; prognosis of growth and development; evaluation of treatment outcomes; image segmentation; object detection; and object classification; detection of pathologies; big data; artificial neural networks; deep learning; machine learning; convolutional neural networks; fuzzy logic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Dentistry and Oral Sciences)
Recent Research on Heat and Mass Transfer submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 244 | Submission Open
Keywords: heat transfer; mass transfer; heat exchangers; measurement system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Thermal Engineering)
Structural Dynamics and Health Monitoring in Aerospace Engineering
edited by Qicheng Zhang and Pingchao Yu
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 240 | Submission Open
Keywords: structural dynamics; vibration; rotordynamics; structural mechanics; health monitoring; fault diagnosis; signal processing; aerospace engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aerospace Science and Engineering)
Application of Echocardiography
edited by Leon Frazin
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 240 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrophysiology; perioperative; POCUS; artificial intelligence; robotic surgery; mitral valve clip; pixel density; catheter-based imaging; transthoracic; transesophageal; soft electronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Novel Technologies and Applications for Internet of Things
edited by Marcelo Carvalho, and Semih Aslan
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 235 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart cities; smart grids; smart farms; Industry 4.0; smart health; Internet of Things; 5G/6G networks; digital twins; machine learning; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Technical Advances and Advanced Applications of Ellipsometry
edited by and Shirly Espinoza
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 221 | Submission Open
Keywords: ellipsometry; spectroscopy; imaging; ultrafast; in situ; depolarization; anisotropy; Mueller matrix; near-field spectroscopy; spin
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optics and Lasers)
Fiber-Reinforced Concrete: Recent Progress and Future Directions
edited by Rubén-Daniel López-Carreño and
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 217 | Submission Open
Keywords: fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC); fiber materials (synthetic; natural; recycled); crack control; toughness; and ductility of concrete; durability and resilience; ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC); sustainable construction materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Research and Applications of Artificial Neural Network
edited by and José Alfredo Hernández Pérez
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 204 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial neural networks; machine learning; predictive modeling; backpropagation algorithms; environmental engineering; process optimization; statistical validation; computational intelligence; pattern recognition; real-time monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Biosynthesis and Applications of Natural Products
edited by Shogo Mori and Sylvie Garneau-Tsodikova
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 202 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioinformatics; biosynthesis; chemoenzyamtic synthesis; combinatorial biosynthesis; drug discovery; drug development; gene clusters; natural products; protein engineering; secondary metabolites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Hydrocolloids: Basics and Applications in the Food Industry
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 198 | 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; and d-m); status of dissolution in binary systems; distribution of dimension and geometry of supermolecular 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
AI Technologies Applied to Energy Systems and Smart Grids
edited by Jacopo Carlo Alberizzi and Luciano De Tommasi
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 192 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); optimization; smart grids; renewable energy; energy storage
Geotechnical Structure Analysis and Risk Assessment in Tunnel Engineering, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 191 | Submission Open
Keywords: case history analysis; multi-scale geotechnical structure analysis; risk assessment of tunneling; geotechnical risk mitigation; new emerging technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health: Advances in Predictive Modeling, Intervention Strategies and Outcome Analysis
edited by , Chin-Hsuan Liu and
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 180 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; mental health; predictive modeling; personalized interventions; outcome analysis; machine learning; natural language processing; psychiatric diagnosis; therapeutic innovation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Object Detection and Image Processing Based on Computer Vision
edited by Victor H. Diaz-Ramirez
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 177 | Submission Open
Keywords: computer vision; image processing; object detection; image classification; target tracking; medical imaging; 3D imaging; deep learning methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Trends and Prospects in Tunnel and Underground Construction
edited by Xin Yin and Yucong Pan
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open
Keywords: tunnel and underground construction; construction mechanical behavior; artificial intelligence in underground engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Advances in Human-Robot Collaboration
edited by , Xinqi Fan, Ismail Adeniran, and Li Guo
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open
Keywords: human– robot interactions; collaborative robots (cobots); augmented/virtual reality in robotics; robot grasping/manipulation; cognition and ergonomics in human– robot collaboration; robotics in chemistry; cloud robotics; soft robotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics and Automation)
Advanced Plant Biotechnology in Sustainable Agriculture—2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open
Keywords: genetic engineering; cropping systems; smart fertigation; remote sensing; climate change
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Science and Technology)
Future Applications of Large Language Models
edited by , and Paolo Fantozzi
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 164 | 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)
Recent Progress and Applications of Infrared Thermography
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open
Keywords: infrared thermography; NDT/E (non-destrutive testing/evaluation); signal processing; thermal imaging; numerical modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optics and Lasers)
Advances in Geophysical Approaches in Volcanic and Geothermal Areas submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 162 | Submission Open
Keywords: geophysical prospection; deep volcanic structures; joint inversion; physical properties spatial and time variation; holistic model
(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)
New Advances in Information Retrieval
edited by Dan Wu
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 158 | Submission Open
Keywords: information retrieval; information systems; information seeking; artificial intelligence; machine learning; natural language processing; data mining; human– AI interaction; user behavior; cognitive computing; knowledge discovery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Open-Domain Information Mining: Theories and Applications submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 150 | Submission Open
Keywords: open-domain information extraction; structured and semantic information mining; open-domain knowledge structure construction and learning; applications in open-domain environments; explainable AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Recent Developments in Exoskeletons
edited by , Carmen Visconte and Maria Paterna
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open
Keywords: exoskeleton; wearable devices; human augmentation; rehabilitation; biomechanics; human– robot interaction; assistive technology; ergonomics; human– machine interface; exosuit
(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics and Automation)
Trends and Perspectives in Bacterial Biofilms submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 147 | Submission Open
Keywords: biofilm; dry biofilm; pathogens; microbial communities; eradication; prevention; new methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Applications of Raman Spectroscopy for Materials Research submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open
Keywords: Raman spectroscopy; materials characterization; nanomaterials; surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS); tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (TERS); vibrational analysis; energy materials; phase transitions; heterogeneous materials; biomedical materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
Advances in Nanomaterials and Nanostructures: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 143 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; nanostructures; nanoparticles; activity; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanotechnology and Applied Nanosciences)
Children's Exercise Medicine: Bridging Science and Healthy Futures
edited by , , Ben G. Piggott, and Jenny Conlon
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 143 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical exercise sport; physical activity; health; rehabilitation; children; lifestyle; motor development; training; posture; chronic diseases; physical education
Advances in Building Energy Efficiency and Design
edited by Sergio J. Gómez Melgar, Miguel Hernández-Valencia and
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 141 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy-efficient buildings; sustainable architectural design; smart building technologies; renewable energy integration; green building materials; building energy performance optimization; urban energy planning; data-driven energy systems; energy modeling and simulation; climate-responsive architecture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)
Construction Materials: Characterization, Structure and Durability, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open
Keywords: construction materials; preparation; characterization; structure; durability; new applications; construction waste; recycling materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Precision Actuators for Optical Imaging and Light Beam Pointing
edited by Dapeng Fan and
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open
Keywords: multi degree of freedom precision actuators; fast steering mirror; micro scanning mirrors; magnetic and piezoelectric drive components; compliant mechanisms; mechatronic integrated design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)
Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Geotechnics and Engineering Geology—2nd Edition
edited by , Hanpeng Cai and Qingqing Li
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open
Keywords: geophysical inversion; geophysical data interpretation; deep learning; reservoir characterization; geological disaster monitoring; formation evaluation; complex structure imaging; engineering geology; geotechnics; uncertainty analysis and quantification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)
Colors: Material Design and Reproduction
edited by Xiaoxia Wan
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 132 | Submission Open
Keywords: pigments and dyes; structural colors; color techniques; color reproduction; color management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optics and Lasers)
Advances in Anti-Inflammatory and Chemopreventive Effects of Phytochemicals
edited by Anna Ofrydopoulou, and Eleni Evgenidou
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 129 | Submission Open
Keywords: inflammation; cancer prevention; signaling pathways; therapeutic targets; phytochemicals; clinical trials; natural bioactives; anti-tumor; anti-inflammatory; antioxidant; anti-metastatic; anti-neoplastic; in vitro; in vivo; synergistic effects; immune system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Internet of Things (IoT) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Sustainable Construction
edited by Li Sun and
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open
Keywords: Internet of Things; building information modeling; artificial intelligence; green building; sustainable construction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Nanomaterials and Surface Science submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials and nanostructures; surface engineering; functional materials; advanced materials; nanomaterials characterization; modification of surface; thin coatings; thin films
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
Emerging Trends in Nutraceutical and Cosmeceutical Research for Health Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 123 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutraceutical; cosmeceutical; functional food; traditional medicine; medical devices; supplements; secondary metabolites; health claim; chemical analysis; green extraction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Science and Technology)
Research and Application of Neural Networks submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open
Keywords: neural network; artificial intelligence; intelligent computing; deep learning; big data; IoT; cloud computing; modeling and predicting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Recent Updates on Advances in Earthquake Hazard, Vulnerability and Risk Assessment submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open
Keywords: earthquake engineering; seismic hazard; seismic vulnerability; seismic risk; machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)
Reinforced Concrete: Properties and Applications
edited by Wael Zatar and Yuguang Yang
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open
Keywords: reinforced concrete; properties; performance; applications; evaluation; durability; strength; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Interdisciplinary Research for Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Engineering
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 115 | Submission Open
Keywords: climate change; adaptation; interdisciplinarity; climate risk; cities; infrastructure; engineering; human; governance; urban planning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)
Generative AI in Smart Cities and the Public Sector
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 114 | 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)
Advances in Intelligent Machine Tools and Precision Machining
edited by Jun Zha and
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent machine tools; precision machining; artificial intelligence; machine learning; sensing technologies; integrated testing; smart manufacturing; real-time monitoring; process optimization; CNC machining
(This special issue belongs to the Section Additive Manufacturing Technologies)
Emerging Technologies for Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open
Keywords: construction and demolition waste; reduce; recycling; landfill avoidance; construction materials; efficient construction design; demolition design; sustainability; recycled aggregates; rubble
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
Sports Injuries: Prevention and Rehabilitation submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open
Keywords: sports-related injuries; injury prevention; rehabilitation; treatment; athletes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Novel Advances in Biomedical Signal and Image Processing
edited by Dariusz Radomski and Artur Przelaskowski
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open
Keywords: physiological system identification; multiscale signal processing; bioinformatics; medical image analyses; explainable artificial intelligence; clinical decision support systems; pregnancy monitoring; fetus monitoring; pelvic floor muscle monitoring and therapy support; physiological measurements of sexual reactions; nonlinear signal processing and system identification; causal modeling; Bayesian nets; probabilistic nets; health intelligence
Algorithmic Music and Sound Computing, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 107 | Submission Open
Keywords: algorithmic music; music similarity; music information retrieval; voice identification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Acoustics and Vibrations)
Research on Biological Characteristics of Macromolecular Crystals
edited by Jingxiang Yang and Wenchao Yang
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open
Keywords: protein/peptide crystals; DNA/RNA crystals; biological functions of macromolecules; drug target identification; computational structural biology; high-resolution microscopy; synthetic macromolecules
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Plasma Technology and Application
edited by Gemma Costa
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open
Keywords: plasma acceleration; laser fusion; plasma source technology; plasma source application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering)
Advances in Engineering Soil Properties and Testing for Ground Stabilization, 2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open
Keywords: soil properties; soil evaluation; ground stabilization; ground improvement; traditional and nontraditional admixtures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
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