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Recent Trends in the Valorization of Natural Products and Food Wastes submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1410 | Submission Open
Keywords: biovalorization; extraction; sustainable development; bioactive compounds; green technologies; microencapsulation; emulsions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Science and Technology)
Science and Health Technology for Health Promotion with a Focus on Applied Health Research, Second Edition submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1346 | Submission Open
Keywords: health promotion; health technology; healthy life; lifestyle factors; public health; rural health; women’ s health; men’ s health; chronic disease; primary care; musculoskeletal health; exercise physiology; physical activity; nutrition and dietetics; cardiac rehabilitation; recreational therapy; applied nursing and health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Research Progress in Manufacturing, Grinding and Polishing of Chemical Machinery
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submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1276 | Submission Open
Keywords: chemical machinery; advanced manufacturing; grinding; polishing; electropolishing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)
Advances in Non-Destructive Structural Health Monitoring and Damage Detection submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 785 | Submission Open
Keywords: structural health monitoring (SHM); non-destructive testing (NDT); residual service life (RSL); machine learning algorithms; structural integrity assessment; electro-mechanical impedance (EMI); acoustic emission (AE); piezoresistive sensing; vibration-based SHM; computer vision-based SHM
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Applied Genomics and Bioinformatics for the Poultry Industry submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 679 | Submission Open
Keywords: genomics; bioinformatics; genome selection; genome mating; poultry domestication; gut microbiota; transcriptional regulatory dynamics; genetic diversity; high-quality genome
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Science and Technology)
Geology Applied to Mineral Deposits
edited by Yiqu Xiong, Yonghua Cao and Yongjun Shao
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 678 | Submission Open
Keywords: W-Sn deposit; Li-Be deposit; Nb-Ta deposit; granite; pegmatite; magmatic Ni-Cu-(PGE) deposit; mafic– ultramafic intrusion; cobalt mineralization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)
Application of Artificial Intelligence in Chemical Engineering
edited by Mateusz Żbikowski, and Wojciech Rudy
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 677 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; data-driven approaches; optimize chemical processes; real-time monitoring; molecular modeling and simulation; predictive maintenance; hazard identification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical and Molecular Sciences)
Universal Design and Human–Computer Interaction in AI and Aged Society
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submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 639 | Submission Open
Keywords: human-centered design; human– computer interaction; user experience and universal design; work-related safety and health; social robotics and human– robot interaction; universal design in computing and artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Emerging Topics in Mechanical Vibration Analysis: Optical Methods and Machine Learning Approaches submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 607 | Submission Open
Keywords: structural dynamics; optical methods for vibration measurements; machine learning in structural dynamics; vibration suppression; dynamic modeling and simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)
Natural-Product-Based Drug Discovery and Development submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 567 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural products; phytochemicals; drug discovery; drug delivery; pharmacology; semi-synthesis; bioactivity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical and Molecular Sciences)
Artificial Intelligence and Numerical Simulation in Food Engineering submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 559 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; smart sensors; digital twins; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Science and Technology)
Future Horizons in Multi-Agent Systems: Pioneering Trends and Breakthrough Innovations submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 543 | Submission Open
Keywords: multi-agent systems (MASs); agent architectures; collaboration and coordination; human– agent interaction; swarm intelligence; intelligent tutoring systems; security and privacy; hybrid and quantum-inspired agents
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advanced Mobile Robots: Researches and Applications submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 507 | Submission Open
Keywords: mobile robots; human-computer interaction; computer vision; deep learning; mapping; sensors; perception; path planning; scene recognition; autonomous transportation; self-driving cars; healthcare; industrial automation; delivery robots; search and rescue
Extended Reality (XR) and User Experience (UX) Technologies
edited by Katashi Nagao and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 444 | Submission Open
Keywords: extended reality; user experience; human– computer interaction; body/hand tracking; haptics; emotional interaction; psychophysiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Computer Vision and Deep Learning for Activity Recognition
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 429 | Submission Open
Keywords: human activity recognition; deep learning; computer vision; multimodal fusion; edge AI; privacy-preserving learning; self-supervised learning; federated learning; generative AI; explainable AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
The Recent Development of Functional Foods and Natural Products—Impacts on Human Health submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 376 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural products; functional properties; human health; antioxidants; chronic diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Science and Technology)
Synergies in Steganalysis, Imaging, Medicine, and Thermal Systems submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 374 | Submission Open
Keywords: hidden messages; medical application; AI systems; thermal control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advances in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
edited by Yong-Il Kim
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 356 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital orthodontics; clear aligner therapy; TAD; AI; biomechanics; personalized orthodontics; interdisciplinary treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Dentistry and Oral Sciences)
Recent Advances in Experimental Mechanics submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 329 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine design; experimental mechanics; control; advanced manufacturing; tribology; fasteners
Today's Trends in Biomedical Technology and Regenerative Medicine
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submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 315 | Submission Open
Keywords: stem cells; tissue engineering; tissue repair; tissue regeneration; scaffold; regenerative medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)
Innovations in Natural Products and Functional Foods
edited by and Annamaria Perna
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 299 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional and nutraceutical foods; chemical properties of food; health properties of food; modern methods for functional food production; animal research
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Science and Technology)
Similar and Dissimilar Materials Joining: Numerical Modelling and Joints Characterisation submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 297 | Submission Open
Keywords: similar and dissimilar materials joining; numerical modeling of similar and dissimilar materials joining; metallurgical characterisation of similar and dissimilar materials joints; mechanical characterisation of similar and dissimilar materials joints; industrial applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Additive Manufacturing Technologies)
Artificial Intelligence for Structural Health Monitoring, Inspection, Maintenance, and Rehabilitation of Civil Infrastructure
edited by , Yasutaka Narazaki and Vedhus Hoskere
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 290 | Submission Open
Keywords: data; feature; and decision fusion of multi-source sensing data; universal time-series analysis for singal generation; reconstruction; and assessment; generalized vision-based damage recognition and change measurement; intelligent structural 3D modeling; rendering; mapping; and updating; learning-based feature extraction and pattern recognition for damage diagnosis; data; model; and knowledge fusion-driven intelligent computing and inference; multi-modal large-scale model-based navigation; inspection; and interaction agent; autonomous decision making for intelligent maintenance and rehabilitation; intelligent Internet-of-Thing and system intergration for industry applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Human-Centered AI Models and Machine Learning Technologies
edited by , Zuoxu Wang and Sichao Liu
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 283 | Submission Open
Keywords: human-centered AI; hybrid intelligence; human– AI interaction; human– AI collaboration; smart manufacturing; flexible automation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Pattern Recognition Applications of Neural Networks and Deep Learning
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submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 237 | Submission Open
Keywords: pattern recognition; neural networks; deep learning; convolutional neural networks (CNNs); recurrent neural networks (RNNs); transformer models; large language models (LLMs); reinforcement learning (RL); representation learning; transfer learning; explainable AI (XAI); natural language processing (NLP); computer vision; speech and audio processing; bioinformatics; hybrid AI systems; edge AI; benchmarking; intelligent systems; machine learning applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Innovations in Autonomous Driving and Vehicle Intelligence
edited by Manoj K. Jha
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 237 | Submission Open
Keywords: connected and autonomous vehicles; vehicle intelligence; cybersecurity; machine learning; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Transportation and Future Mobility)
Solar Cells: From Materials and Devices to Applications
edited by , Janusz Zarębski and Damian Bisewski
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 218 | Submission Open
Keywords: solar cells; solar modules; photovoltaic systems; solar cell applications; measurements and modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Science and Technology)
Advancing Predictive Analytics: Innovations in AI and Machine Learning for Real-World Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 198 | Submission Open
Keywords: predictive analytics; artificial intelligence (AI); machine learning (ML); explainable AI (XAI); time-series forecasting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Deep Learning in Biomedical Image Analysis
edited by Shereen Fouad and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 195 | Submission Open
Keywords: advances in deep learning technology for medical imaging; deep learning in biomedical image analysis; deep learning in diagnostic imaging; deep learning for image segmentation; deep learning and generative ai in medical imaging; explainable deep learning methods in medical imaging; reinforcement learning in medical imaging; transfer learning in medical imaging; model optimization in medical imaging; advanced neural network architectures; performance evaluation of deep learning methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)
Advanced Image and Video Processing Technology for Healthcare
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submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open
Keywords: medical image processing; video processing in healthcare; AI and machine learning in medical imaging; multimodal foundation model; augmented reality; virtual reality; computer-aided diagnosis; telehealth; mobile health applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advances in Deep Space Probe Navigation: 2nd Edition
edited by , Jin Liu, and Mingzhe Dai
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 162 | 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)
Vibration Power Harvesting and Its Applications
edited by and Kristoffer McKee
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 143 | Submission Open
Keywords: vibration energy harvesting; piezoelectric; electromagnetic; and triboelectric harvesters; hybrid and nonlinear energy harvesting; smart materials for energy harvesting; MEMS and micro-scale harvesters; IoT and wireless sensor networks; power management and storage; structural health monitoring; self-powered systems; energy-efficient smart devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Science and Technology)
Steel Structures for Large-Span Bridges and Structures: Current Progress
edited by Alfonsas Daniūnas and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 123 | Submission Open
Keywords: suspension and cable-stayed steel and composite bridge; large-scale steel structures; innovative and sustainable steel engineering structures; steel structure design theory and methods; advanced numerical analysis; optimization and topology of steel structures; high strength and stainless steel structures; low-carbon and life-cycle design; steel joints and connections; static and dynamic loading; vibration analysis and control; prestressed steel structures; fatigue damage and corrosion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Advances in Biomechanics and Sports Medicine submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 123 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomechanical analysis; injury prevention; sports rehabilitation; wearable technology; human movement science; athletic performance optimization; musculoskeletal modeling; sports medicine applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)
Advances in AI and Multiphysics Modelling
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submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; physics-informed neural networks (PINNs); hybrid modelling; surrogate modelling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Electromagnetic Waves: Applications and Challenges
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submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open
Keywords: electromagnetic waves; antenna; wireless communication; microwave imaging; metamaterials; metasurfaces; biomedical applications; biological effect; energy harvesting; wireless power transmission; computational electrodynamics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering)
Innovations and Advances in Textile Recycling: Towards a Sustainable Circular Economy submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 115 | Submission Open
Keywords: textile recycling; circular economy; waste valorization; sustainable fibers; mechanical and chemical recycling; upcycling of textile waste; biodegradation of textiles; life cycle assessment (LCA); textile waste management; technological and engineering approaches for sustainability
Machine Learning-Based Internet of Vehicles and Internet of Things Systems
edited by Congduan Li, Min Li and Xiangping Zhai
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 114 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; Internet of Vehicles (IoV); Internet of Things (IoT); deep learning; intelligent transportation; cybersecurity; smart cities; predictive analytics; autonomous vehicles; edge computing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Progress in Information Security and Privacy
edited by Hiroaki Kikuchi
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open
Keywords: differential privacy; data anonymization; privacy policy; membership inference; attribute inference; serveylance camera
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
AI-Based Supervised Prediction Models
edited by Maria Trigka
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open
Keywords: supervised learning; predictive modeling; machine learning; feature selection; classification algorithms; model interpretability; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Research and Application of Nanocatalysts submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocatalysis; heterogeneous catalysts; electrocatalysis; photocatalysis; green chemistry; sustainable energy; surface engineering; CO2 conversion; hydrogen evolution reaction (HER); design and working mechanisms of catalysts
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanotechnology and Applied Nanosciences)
Speech Recognition: Techniques, Applications and Prospects
edited by Xiang Xie, Pengyuan Zhang and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open
Keywords: speech recognition; deep learning; acoustic modeling; robustness enhancement; low-resource language processing; multilingual recognition; multimodal computing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Sustainable Railway Infrastructures: Health Monitoring, Assessment and Maintenance: 2nd Edition
edited by , Yuntai Zhang and Zhipeng Lai
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open
Keywords: railway infrastructure; health monitoring; artificial intelligence; digital twins; big data analytics; IOT-based systems; risk assessment; sustainable railway operations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Transportation and Future Mobility)
Application of Spectroscopy in Chemistry submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open
Keywords: spectroscopy in chemistry; near-infrared spectroscopy; Raman scattering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical and Molecular Sciences)
Digital Design and Impact Assessment of New Building Materials submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open
Keywords: cellular materials; bio-inspired design; hybrid design; material functionalization; PCM; modular design; building circularity; nanomaterials; energy materials; green materials; additive manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
Phase Transitions in Polymer Composites
edited by Ning Liu, and Zhongsen Zhang
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 89 | 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)
Geochemical Exploration: From Geochemical Prospecting to Data Digging
edited by Yongqing Chen and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open
Keywords: geochemical ore exploration; environment assessments; primary halos; secondary halos; earth gas survey biogeochemical anomaliues; geochemical data digging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Advances in Biodegradable Polymers for Scaffolds
edited by Dinakaran Thirumalai and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open
Keywords: design and synthesis of novel biodegradable polymers for scaffolds; processing techniques for scaffold fabrication and structural optimization; smart and stimuli-responsive biodegradable scaffolds for controlled degradation; biocompatibility and bioactivity assessment of polymer-based scaffolds; functionalized scaffolds for bone; cartilage; nerve; and skin regeneration; advances in 3D bioprinting and biofabrication of polymeric scaffolds; drug delivery and controlled release applications using biodegradable scaffold; sustainable and eco-friendly approaches in polymer scaffold development; regulatory and clinical challenges in the commercialization of biodegradable scaffolds
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Advances in Dental Materials, Instruments, and Their New Applications
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submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental materials; instruments; new applications; endodontic; restorative; digital dentistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Dentistry and Oral Sciences)
Underground Space Construction and Digital Management
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open
Keywords: underground structures; dynamic disturbances; large deformation; rockburst; stability; new materials; intelligent technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
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