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Applications of Robot Navigation in Autonomous Systems

edited by Cheng Xu,

Shihong Duan

and

Augusto Ferrante

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 764 | Submission Open

Keywords: robot navigation; autonomous systems; localization and mapping; path planning; sensor fusion; multi-agent systems; reinforcement learning; quantum in robots; swarm robots; robustness and security

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

Recent Advances in Exercise-Based Rehabilitation, 2nd Edition

edited by

Elias Tsepis

and

Maria Tsekoura

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 745 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise therapy; therapeutic exercise; kinesiotherapy; tele-rehab; rehabilitation technology

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

Deep Learning Techniques for Object Detection and Tracking

edited by

Byung-Gyu Kim

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 729 | Submission Open

Keywords: object detection; multi-object tracking; deep learning; transformer-based models; large language models (LLMs); vision– language models (VLMs)

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

Geospatial Technology: Modern Applications and Their Impact, 2nd Edition

edited by

Laramie Potts

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 705 | Submission Open

Keywords: reality capture; AI; machine learning; visualization; multi-criteria decision analysis; geoAI; big data

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Advances in Computer Security and Applied Cybersecurity

edited by

Eduard Babulak

Benjamin Fabian

David Al-Dabass

and

Jorge E. López de Vergara

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 702 | Submission Open

Keywords: cyber security; applied AI; ultra-smart computation; ultra-fast internet; fully automated cyberspace

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

Advances in Solar Physics

edited by Norbert G. Gyenge and Marianna Korsós

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 539 | Submission Open

Keywords: solar physics; space weather impacts; heliospheric studies; coronal heating mechanisms; magnetic field dynamics; advanced solar imaging; AI in heliophysics; solar wind modeling; space weather forecasting; multi-wavelength observations

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

Concentrated Solar Thermal Systems: Conversion, Storage, and Utilization

edited by Mehdi Aghaei Meybodi

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 527 | Submission Open

Keywords: concentrated solar thermal (CST); concentrating solar power (CSP); thermal energy storage; hybrid energy systems; industrial heat applications; low-carbon economy; dispatchable power

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

Implant Dentistry: New Materials and Technologies

edited by

Francesca Cattoni

Elisabetta Maria Polizzi

and

Giulia Tetè

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 518 | Submission Open

Keywords: implant rehabilitation; esthetic prosthetic rehabilitation; digital workflow; laser therapy; hygiene follow-up; esthetic materials

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

Shape Memory Alloys: Manufacturing, Properties and Applications

edited by Dongjie Jiang and

Jorge Nuno do Martins

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 502 | Submission Open

Keywords: shape memory alloys; manufacturing; properties; applications; martensitic transformation; superelasticity; shape memory effect

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Veterinary Pathology and Food Safety

edited by Viorel Cezar Floristean and

Gheorghe Solcan

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 490 | Submission Open

Keywords: veterinary pathology; food safety; foodborne pathogens; one health; public health; zoonotic diseases; animal welfare; risk assessment; antimicrobial resistance; food contaminats

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

Deep Learning Applications in Image Analysis

edited by

Chao Yao

and

Nektarios Valous

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 467 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; deep learning; image analysis; convolutional neural networks (CNNs); video encoding

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

Defect Evaluation and Nondestructive Testing

edited by Nan Li,

Hwa Kian Chai

, Hongjin Wang and Shanxun Sun

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 455 | Submission Open

Keywords: defect detection; nondestructive testing and evaluation; impact analysis; defect quantification; smart systems; AI algorithms

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

Energy Storage Materials: Advances in Design, Characterization, and AI-Driven Discovery

edited by Anuj Pokle

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 445 | Submission Open

Keywords: cathode active materials; lithium-ion batteries; energy storage; nanostructures; electrochemical performance; sustainability; sodium-ion batteries; solid-state batteries; structural/spectroscopic characterization; artificial intelligence/machine learning; data-driven materials science

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

Digital Transformation and Occupational Safety in Industry

edited by

Andres Pastor Fernandez

Alberto Cerezo-Narváez

and

Magadalena Ramirez-Peña

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 426 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); advanced industrialization; big data; digital twins; Industry 4.0 (I4.0); Industry 5.0 (I5.0); occupational health and safety; occupational risks; project management; sustainability

Symmetry Principles in Quantum Science and Technology

edited by

Jan Sładkowski

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 425 | Submission Open

Keywords: symmetry; mathematical modeling; quantum science; quantum technology

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

Recent Advances and Future Challenges in Biosensors

edited by Aurel Coza and

Lokesh Joshi

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 425 | Submission Open

Keywords: biosensors; sensor fusion; wearables; personalized medicine; sensor repurposing; biosensor data; data processing; public health

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

Recent Advances and Applications in Optical Imaging Technology

edited by Munkh-Uchral Erdenebat and

Yiping Cao

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 403 | Submission Open

Keywords: display technology; 3D imaging methods; microdisplay; augmented reality; optical materials; cameras; microscopes; liquid crystals; holographic applications; virtual reality; mixed reality; deep learning-based optical imaging techniques; 3D image processing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Optics and Lasers)

Power System Security Assessment and Risk Analysis

edited by Qin Wang and

Siqi Bu

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 382 | Submission Open

Keywords: power system security; risk analysis; grid stability; renewable integration; cyber threats

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

Nanostructured Adsorbents for Environmental Remediation

edited by

Norma-Aurea Rangel-Vàzquez

and

Mónica Calero de Hoces

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 368 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; nanohydrogels; adsorbents; water; remediation; simulation; modelling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

Breakthroughs in Anaerobic Digestion: New Trends and Advanced Processes

edited by

David De La Lama

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 352 | Submission Open

Keywords: anaerobic digestion; biogas; methane production; hydrogen production; digestate; short-chain fatty acids; process optimization; artificial intelligence (AI); machine learning; biohythane; two-stage digestion; pretreatment methods; biorefineries; circular economy; life cycle assessment (LCA)

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

Advances in Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Characterization and Application

edited by Riccardo Scarfiello and

Armando Genco

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 324 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterial synthesis and characterization; nanomaterial devices and applications; colloidal nanocrystals; nanowires; functional nanomaterials; nanomanipulation; nanofabrication; electronic devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanotechnology and Applied Nanosciences)

Advances in Acoustic Sensor and Imaging Technology

edited by Xinjing Huang

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 320 | Submission Open

Keywords: acoustic sensor; acoustic capturing; acoustic imaging; acoustic– electric transition

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

Research on Fungal Biofilm Formation and Drug Resistance

edited by

Bruna Fernandes Gonçalves

Liliana Sousa Fernandes

and

Fernanda Isabel Antunes Gomes

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 313 | Submission Open

Keywords: fungal virulence; fungal biofilms; biofilm dynamics; biofilm resistance; antifungal agents; antifungal resistance; fungus– host interaction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Microbiology)

Advanced Semiconductor Device Design and Performance Improvement

edited by

Carlo De Santi

, Isabella Rossetto and

Manuel Fregolent

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 310 | Submission Open

Keywords: gallium nitride; silicon carbide; gallium oxide; wide-bandgap semiconductors; power electronics; RF electronics; optoelectronics

Materials and Technologies for Geotechnical Engineering

edited by Tianhui Ma

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 306 | Submission Open

Keywords: geotechnical engineering; materials science; quality control; geological investigations

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

Practical Applications of the Theory of Life: From Biological Foundations to Applied Biosystems

edited by

Martin C. Gruhlke

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 303 | Submission Open

Keywords: Theory of Life; systems biology; biological principles; applied biosystems; translational biology

Advances in Structural Analysis of Ships and Offshore Structures

edited by Lei Wu

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 298 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced ships and offshore structures; marine structure design and evaluation; structural mechanics optimization; novel offshore structure materials; numerical calculation methods; vortex-induced vibrations; real-time monitoring; marine structural intelligent warning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Recent Advances in the Application of Ionic Liquids for Biofuel Production

edited by Luis A. Follegatti-Romero

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 296 | Submission Open

Keywords: ionic liquids; bioethanol; biodiesel; biohydrogen; biomethane; 2; 5-Dimethylfuran; lignocellulosic materials; solvents; catalysts; thermodynamics

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

Coffee and Coffee By-Products: Processing, Qualities and Functional Properties

edited by

Líbia Diniz Santos

, Lucas Louzada Pereira and

Erica Liberto

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 289 | Submission Open

Keywords: coffee by-products; post-harvest processing; fermentation; drying methods; bioactive compounds; sustainability in coffee production

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

Advanced Sensors for Postural or Gait Stability Assessment—2nd Edition

edited by

Lingfeng Shi

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 289 | Submission Open

Keywords: gait recognition; wearable sensors; micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS); posture detection; deep learning; convolutional neural network (CNN); bidirectional long short term memory (LSTM)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Experimental, AI, and Computational Methods for Modern Manufacturing

edited by

Marcin Suszynski

and

Szymon Wojciechowski

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 287 | Submission Open

Keywords: experimental methods; artificial intelligence; computational modeling; digital twins; smart manufacturing; Industry 4.0; machine learning; process optimization; simulation; experimental design

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

Advanced Research and Applications of Coal-Derived Materials

edited by

Hua Yu

and

Kam Ng

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 287 | Submission Open

Keywords: coal-derived solid products; coal-derived liquid products; coal-derived gas products; coal-derived construction and building materials; coal char; graphene oxide; carbon fiber

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

Refractory Multicomponent Alloys: Current Trends and Future Perspectives

edited by Lavanya Raman and

Wenjie Li

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 282 | Submission Open

Keywords: alloy design; thermal stability; structure– property correlation; energy storage; high-throughput computation

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

Indoor Acoustic Comfort Management Through Measurement, Simulation and Design

edited by

and

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 272 | Submission Open

Keywords: numerical acoustic analysis; machine learning; metamaterials; sustainable materials; indoor acoustic comfort; multi-domain analysis; signal processing; noise barriers; urban sound planning; applied acoustics

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

Advances in Smart Transportation Systems

edited by Kai Huang and

Yongxiang Zhang

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 271 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart transportation; multimodal transportation; autonomous driving and connected vehicles; demand-responsive and on-demand mobility; ride sharing and pooled transport; first- and last-mile connectivity; mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS); intelligent mobility infrastructure; AI and data-driven transport system management; human-centered and equitable mobility

(This special issue belongs to the Section Transportation and Future Mobility)

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

edited by Gloria Corpas Pastor

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 270 | 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)

Soil Pollution and Remediation: Recent Developments and Future Perspectives, 2nd Edition

edited by

George Fouad Antonious

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 264 | Submission Open

Keywords: soil pollution; inorganic; organic and biological pollutants; soil remediation; phytoremediation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering: Current Progress and the Road Ahead, Second Edition

edited by

Jian Song

and

Bin Ruan

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 244 | Submission Open

Keywords: seismology and geology relevant to earthquake engineering; dynamic properties and constitutive behaviour of soils and rocks; wave propagation and scattering in soils and rocks; ground motions and site effects; seismic slope stability and reinforcement; soil liquefaction; seismic analysis and design of tunnels; dams; bridges; and buildings; foundation and soil– structure interactions; seismic performance and seismic damage; ground vibrations; pile dynamics; probabilistic methods in earthquake engineering; earthquake reconnaissance and database

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Geomaterials: Latest Advances in Materials for Construction and Engineering Applications (3rd Edition)

edited by

José Manuel Moreno-Maroto

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 228 | Submission Open

Keywords: geomaterial; aggregate and lightweight aggregate; concrete; cement and mortar; ceramics and glass; alkali-activated material; gypsum; mineral wool; natural stone; metallic materials; insulating materials; wood; zeolite; asphalt binders and mixtures; road and geotechnical materials; clay and soil; geosynthetics; bentonite barrier; fiber reinforcement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Free Radical, Oxidative Stress, and Antioxidant Impact on Human Health

edited by

Cheol-Su Kim

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 224 | Submission Open

Keywords: oxidative stress; free radicals; antioxidants; redox homeostasis; ROS; inflammation; mitochondrial dysfunction; lipid peroxidation; redox signaling; therapeutic interventions

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

Intelligent Fault Diagnosis and Predictive Process Monitoring

edited by

Miguel Angelo De Carvalho Michalski

and Gilberto Francisco Martha de Souza

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 221 | Submission Open

Keywords: fault diagnosis; predictive monitoring; remaining useful life (RUL); health indicator construction; anomaly detection; condition-based maintenance; digital twins; hybrid modeling; machine learning; industrial prognostics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Molecular Insights into Allicin: From Antimicrobial Action to Cellular Signaling

edited by

Martin C. Gruhlke

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 221 | Submission Open

Keywords: allicin; redox signaling; antimicrobial activity; sulfur compounds; cellular mechanisms

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

Maintenance and Safety Strategies for Existing Tunnels: Challenges and Innovations

edited by Andrea Carigi and

Carmine Todaro

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 217 | Submission Open

Keywords: tunnel maintenance; tunnel inspection; tunnel refurbishment; tunnel monitoring; tunnel asset management; regulatory frameworks for tunnel maintenance; risk assessment in tunnels; structural diagnosis in tunnels; case studies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation

edited by

Zhengwei Long

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 216 | Submission Open

Keywords: indoor air quality; indoor ventilation; CFD; sensing technologies; data science

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Thermal Engineering)

Innovative Methods for Paper Conservation and Preservation

edited by

Antonella Casoli

Laura Bergamonti

and

Claudia Graiff

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

Keywords: paper conservation; innovative methods; biodeterioration; aging; UV stability

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

Advancements in Sustainable Silicate Materials and Their Applications

edited by

Ziwei Chen

Ru Ji

and

Hao Wang

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 208 | Submission Open

Keywords: silicate materials; green products; cleaner technology; waste treatment; upcycling; solid waste utilization; resource recovery; sustainability assessment

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

Machine Learning in Computer Vision and Image Processing

edited by Shaobing Gao

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

Keywords: machine learning; computer vision; image processing; deep learning; object detection

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

Recent Methodological Advances, Challenges, and Perspectives in Soil Hydrology

edited by

Luigi Alessandrino

, Vassilis Aschonitis and

Gianluigi Busico

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 205 | Submission Open

Keywords: soil hydrodynamics; hydrological modeling; groundwater vulnerability; soil water budget; groundwater management; impact of hydraulic properties on hydrological processes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

Recent Advances in Hydraulic Engineering for Water Infrastructure

edited by

Dariusz Młyński

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 199 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydraulic engineering; water infrastructure; climate change adaptation; sustainable water management; hydrologic and hydraulic modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

Advances and Perspectives in Nuclear Thermal Hydraulics and Nuclear Safety

edited by

Antonio Cervone

Sandro Manservisi

and Giorgio Bornia

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 188 | Submission Open

Keywords: CFD; uncertainty quantification; artificial intelligence; system thermal hydraulics; nuclear safety; IV-gen nuclear reactors; fusion reactors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Thermal Engineering)

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