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New Insights into Network Security in the AI and Quantum Era

edited by

Hassan Soubra

submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 602 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence in cybersecurity; quantum network security; post-quantum cryptography; AI-based intrusion detection; quantum-safe communication; machine learning for threat modeling; hybrid AI– quantum approaches

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

Advances in the Intersection of Computer Graphics, Image Processing, and Artificial Intelligence

edited by Simon Kolmanič,

Štefan Kohek

and

Damjan Strnad

submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 229 | Submission Open

Keywords: procedural content generation; real-time cloth dynamics; AI-augmented VR/AR interfaces; semantic segmentation; physics-informed simulation; GAN-based synthesis

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

Chemical Properties and Functional Applications of High-Entropy Materials

edited by

Luca Spiridigliozzi

and

Serena Esposito

submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 185 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-entropy materials; chemical complexity; configurational entropy; functional applications; synthesis strategies; catalysts; energy storage; structure– property relationships

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

AI Trends and Digital Twins in Industry 4.0

edited by Silviu Rǎileanu

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 237 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital twins; Industry 4.0; industrial robots; Internet of Things

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

Blockchain Technologies: Trends, Challenges, Potentials and Applications

edited by

and

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 15 articles | Viewed by 89074 | Submission Open

Keywords: blockchain; smart contracts; privacy; interoperability; applications

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

The Internet of Things (IoT) and Its Application in Monitoring

edited by

Cristina Stolojescu-Crisan

and

Fabrizio Marozzo

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 42302 | Submission Open

Keywords: Internet of Things; intelligent systems; smart homes; smart cities; healthcare monitoring

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

Advanced Cybersecurity Applications: Solutions to Counteract Cyber Threats

edited by

Peter R. J. Trim

and Yang-Im Lee

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 41345 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; computer networks; critical infrastructure; cyber security knowledge; education; frameworks; models; processes; the learning organization; security frameworks; social media networks; strategic intelligence; strategic threat detection; systems

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

Data Analysis and Data Mining for Knowledge Discovery

edited by

Nadia Nedjah

and

Luiza de Macedo Mourelle

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 37424 | Submission Open

Keywords: data mining; big data analytics; machine learning; artificial intelligence; data visualization; text mining; data privacy; data security; emerging technologies; predictive analytics; cloud computing; internet of things; edge computing

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

Effects of Physical Training on Exercise Performance—2nd Edition

edited by

Marcin Maciejczyk

and

Przemysław Bujas

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 33484 | Submission Open

Keywords: training; sport; health; fitness; aerobic performance; anaerobic performance; strength; endurance; power; intensity; speed; balance; physical capacity; co-ordination; hypoxia; plyometrics; interval training

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

New Trends in Natural Language Processing

edited by

Alaa Mohasseb

and

Andreas Kanavos

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 28785 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural language processing; deep learning in NLP; semantic analysis; language models; sentiment analysis; text classification; text summarization; multilingual NLP; low-resource language processing; NLP applications

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

Implant Dentistry: Advanced Materials, Methods and Technologies

edited by

Alexandru Mester

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 27132 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental implant; osseointegration; guided bone regeneration; oral health

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

Modernly Designed Materials and Their Processing

edited by

Lubos Kascak

and

Emil Spišák

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 25754 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced materials; new trends in materials processing; progressive technology; additive manufacturing; numerical simulation

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

Application of Knowledge Graph in Communication Engineering

edited by

Yucong Duan

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 24019 | Submission Open

Keywords: knowledge graphs; knowledge graph-based network; communication systems; communication networks

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

Intelligent Interaction in Cultural Heritage

edited by

Tibor Szkaliczki

Desislava Paneva-Marinova

Detelin Luchev

, Nektarios Moumoutzis, János Demetrovics and Radoslav Pavlov

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 22431 | Submission Open

Keywords: cultural heritage; user interactions; machine learning; multimedia; content presentation; human– computer interaction; augmented reality; virtual reality

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

Machine Learning and Data Analysis: Bridging Theory and Real-World Solutions

edited by

Sanja Seljan

Ivan Dunđer

and

Marija Brkić Bakarić

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 12 articles | Viewed by 22020 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning; deep learning; data analysis; data science; data mining; natural language procssing; language technologies; speech technologies; open data; image recognition; predictive analytics; digital resources

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

Interaction Design Technologies for Education: Advancements, Challenges, and Impacts

edited by

Hiroyuki Mitsuhara

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 21972 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced technologies; diversity; educational technology (EdTech); interaction design (IxD); interactive learning; user interface/experience (UI/UX)

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

Novel Anthropometric Techniques for Health and Nutrition Assessment

edited by

Masaharu Kagawa

and Alice May Bullas

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 19913 | Submission Open

Keywords: anthropometry; anthropometric indices; skinfolds; somatotype; 3D scanning; body composition; malnutrition; performance; metabolic syndrome; chronic diseases; body image; psychological disorders; nutritional assessment; pregnancy; infants; adolescents; elderly; growth and development

5G and Beyond: Technologies and Communications

edited by Mah-Rukh Fida and

Giuseppe Caso

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 19626 | Submission Open

Keywords: 5G; Beyond 5G; advanced wireless communications; terahertz communication; satellite; terrestrial networks; quantum communication; AI and ML in wireless systems; URLLC; massive MIMO; network slicing

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

Human–Vehicle Interactions

edited by Alexander G. Mirnig

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 19511 | Submission Open

Keywords: human– vehicle interaction; vehicle automation; interaction research; interaction design; human factors; automation technology; monitoring and control; public; private; industrial sectors

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

Technologies in Sports and Physical Activity

edited by

Jose Manuel Jimenez-Olmedo

and Lamberto Villalón Gasch

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 19351 | Submission Open

Keywords: sport training; sport biomechanics; performance analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Promising Sustainable Technologies in Wastewater Treatment

edited by

Elena Romanovskaia

Jega Jegatheesan

and

Valentin Romanovski

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 18545 | Submission Open

Keywords: wastewater treatment; sustainable technologies; environmental protection; innovative solutions; green technologies; industrial ecology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

Physical Activity, Exercise and Chronic Disease

edited by

Daniel Gahreman

and

Kenji Doma

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 17970 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity; exercise; metabolic syndrome; chronic disease; health benefits; hypertension; quality of life; disease management; diabetes; cardiovascular health

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

AI-Enabled Next-Generation Computing and Its Applications

edited by

and

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 15878 | Submission Open

Keywords: cloud computing; mobile computing; edge computing; secure and quantum-safe computing; high-performance computing; next-generation computing; IoT

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

Research on Restorative Dentistry and Dental Biomaterials

edited by

Maria Antoniadou

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 15430 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimetic dentistry; bioactive biomaterials; sustainable dentistry; restorative dentistry; 3D printing in restorative dentistry; nanomaterials for restorative dentistry; artificial intelligence in dental restorative materials

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

The Application of Machine Learning in Geotechnical Engineering, 2nd Edition

edited by

Wei Gao

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 14748 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial neural networks; deep learning; big data; swarm intelligence; evolutionary algorithms; geotechnical engineering; slope engineering; underground engineering; foundation engineering; geomechanics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Development and Application of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Control Technology

edited by Xiaoping Xu,

Rui Wang

and

Rosario Pecora

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 14161 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced control algorithms; autonomous navigation; multi-sensor integration; swarm intelligence; artificial intelligence; human– UAV interaction; practical applications

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

Integrating AI into Mechatronics and Robotics: Innovations and Applications

edited by Gómez-Escudero Gaizka,

Amaia Calleja-Ochoa

and

Haizea González-Barrio

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 13973 | Submission Open

Keywords: collaborative robots; autonomous systems; reinforcement learning; predictive maintenance; smart sensors; AI-based decision-making; robotic vision systems; AI and robotics integration

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

Application of Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Informatics

edited by

Juan Martinez-Romo

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 13939 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomedical informatics; decision making; healthcare

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

Adaptive E-Learning Technologies and Experiences

edited by

Jordi Conesa Caralt

and

Antonio Sarasa Cabezuelo

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13645 | Submission Open

Keywords: adaptive learning; e-learning; personalization of learning; self-determined learning; artificial intelligence; machine learning; real-time feedback; analysis of data; learning algorithms; learning analytics; online learning platforms; skill development; artificial intelligence; retrieval augmented generation

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

Fuzzy Control Systems and Decision-Making

edited by Baigang Du

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 13490 | Submission Open

Keywords: fuzzy control systems; decision-making; optimization algorithms; artificial intelligence

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

Assistive Technology for Rehabilitation

edited by

Camilla Pierella

and

Susanna Summa

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 12919 | Submission Open

Keywords: assistive technology; rehabilitation engineering; wearable devices; robotic rehabilitation; virtual and augmented reality; AI in rehabilitation; human-machine interface; neurorehabilitation; prosthetics and orthotics; independent living

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

Applications of Wireless and Mobile Communications

edited by

Mario Marques Da Silva

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12653 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable wireless technology; latency mitigation; interference mitigation; diversity; Internet of Things; privacy; AI in communications

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

Advanced Diagnostics and Nondestructive Testing Technologies for Civil Structures

edited by

Adriana Brancaccio

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 12649 | Submission Open

Keywords: non-destructive testing; material characterization; civil structure and infrastructure; experimental techniques; mechanics of materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Dynamics and Vibrations of Nonlinear Systems with Applications

edited by

Nicolae-Doru Stănescu

, Nicolae Pandrea, Polidor-Paul Bratu, Veturia Chiroiu and Ligia Munteanu

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12454 | Submission Open

Keywords: nonlinearity; periodic solution; bounded solution; chaos; analytical and numerical solution; control

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Antenna System: From Methods to Applications

edited by

Hosung Choo

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11758 | Submission Open

Keywords: antenna system design and optimization; antenna arrays; 5G/6G communications; antenna measurement; manufacturing methods; miniaturized microwave and millimeter-wave antennas; automotive antennas; radar antennas

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

Advances in Diagnostic Radiology

edited by

Elisabeta Antonescu

and

Maria Totan

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11459 | Submission Open

Keywords: radiology; diagnosis; MRI; CT; PET; US; DXA; body composition; dosimetry; contrast agents; image interpretation; medical imaging; neuroradiology

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

Innovative Food Processing and Technologies for Food Quality and Safety

edited by

Roberta Foligni

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 11345 | Submission Open

Keywords: emerging technologies; innovative methodologies; bioactive compounds; novel food ingredients; food safety; innovative analytical approaches

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

Advances in Aquatic Animal Nutrition and Aquaculture

edited by Cecilia de Souza Valente and

Eduardo Luis Ballester

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11284 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal nutritional research; aquatic animal health; aquafeed; functional feed; nutritional compounds; sustainable ingredients

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

Virtual Reality (VR) in Healthcare

edited by Vassilis Charissis

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10985 | Submission Open

Keywords: virtual reality (VR); augmented reality (AR); mixed reality (MR); healthcare

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

Innovation in Dairy Products

edited by

João Dias

and

Nuno Alvarenga

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10858 | Submission Open

Keywords: food safety; food quality; dairy products; functional properties; active packaging; new analytical methods; biochemical composition; sustainable products; sustainable processes

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

Advanced Technologies in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

edited by

Rodrigo Martín-San Agustín

Mariano Luis Gacto Sanchez

Adrián Escriche Escuder

and

Noemí Moreno-Segura

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10834 | Submission Open

Keywords: telerehabilitation; artificial intelligence; virtual reality; mobile applications; technological therapeutic tools; electronic evaluation devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Analysis, Modelling and Simulation in Electrical Power Systems

edited by

Qiuqin Sun

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10588 | Submission Open

Keywords: power system analysis; power system modelling; power system simulation; big data application; artificial intelligence

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

Recent Advances in Land Use and Spatial Planning in Urban and Rural Areas

edited by

Monika Balawejder

and

Agnieszka Bieda

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10530 | Submission Open

Keywords: land use; spatial planning; land management; land consolidation; sustainable development; spatial development; 3D spatial planning; landscape protection; development of agricultural land; administrative and legal procedures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity: Challenges and Opportunities

edited by

Emil Pricop

and

Khalil El-Khatib

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10505 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; cybersecurity; AI-based cybersecurity; AI-based threat detection; threat intelligence; AI-based malware detection; adversarial machine learning; adversarial artificial intelligence; robust and reliable AI-based cybersecurity

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

Advanced Computational Techniques for Plant Disease Detection

edited by

Haixi Zhang

and

Zhaoqiang Xia

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10446 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant disease detection; machine learning; computer vision

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

Recent Developments in E-learning: Learning and Teaching AI, Learning and Teaching with AI

edited by

Andrea Molinari

and Paolo Bouquet

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10216 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI; E-learning; learning and teaching

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

The Future Is Blue: Exploring Safety, Sustainability, and Innovation in the Seafood and Aquaculture Industry

edited by

Giovanni Luca Russo

and

Antonio Luca Langellotti

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 10090 | Submission Open

Keywords: aquatic products; aquaculture; innovative technologies; seafood quality; food security; food safety; biotechnology; nutraceuticals; food processing; feeds

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

Design and Applications of Real-Time Embedded Systems

edited by Jalil Boudjadar

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 9595 | Submission Open

Keywords: embedded systems; real-time systems; intelligent and smart architectures; design and analysis methods and tools; networked embedded systems; machine learning

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

Machine Learning Approaches in Natural Language Processing

edited by

Alberto Gil Solla

Yolanda Blanco Fernández

and

José Carlos López Ardao

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9464 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural language processing (NLP); machine learning (ML); deep learning; large language models (LLMs); transformer models; pre-training; fine-tuning; and prompt-tuning; few-shot and zero-shot learning; contextual embeddings; chatbots and dialogue systems; explainable AI (XAI) for NLP

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

Artificial Intelligence and Computer Technologies in Sports and Healthcare

edited by

Chung Hyun Goh

and

Mukul Shirvaikar

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9220 | Submission Open

Keywords: performance analysis and optimization; injury prevention and rehabilitation; fan engagement and experience; officiating and rule enforcement; diagnostics and treatment; personalized medicine; remote monitoring and telehealth; mental health

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

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