Applied Sciences

Gas Sensors: Optimization and Applications

edited by Tanya Blank

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7896 | Submission Open

Keywords: gas sensors; artificial nose; infrared gas sensors; chemical sensors; photoionization gas sensors; aquatic gas sensors; nanomaterials; air quality monitoring; volatile organic compounds; ultrasound; data processing; machine learning

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

Universal Design and Human–Computer Interaction in AI and Aged Society

edited by

Byung Yong Jeong

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7747 | 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)

Innovations and Advances in Drying Processes and Technologies in Food Processing: Principles, Methods, and Applications

edited by

Iman Golpour

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7637 | Submission Open

Keywords: drying processes; food processing technologies; drying kinetics; novel drying methods; energy-efficient drying systems; freeze-drying; microwave drying; infrared drying; vacuum drying; solar dryer; solar-assisted heat pump system; hybrid drying technologies; heat and mass transfer in drying; food quality in drying; nutritional retention during drying; shelf-life extension; sustainable food drying; drying process optimization; industrial food drying applications; drying automation and control; post-drying packaging and storage; smart drying technologies; exergy and advanced exergy analysis; exergo-economic and environmental assessment

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

Advanced Dental Imaging Technology

edited by André Luiz Ferreira Costa and

Sérgio Lúcio Pereira de Castro Lopes

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7622 | Submission Open

Keywords: cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT); digital radiography; artificial intelligence; radiomics; three-dimensional

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

Recent Advances in Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment

edited by

Monica Macrì

and Felice Festa

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7388 | Submission Open

Keywords: condylar growth; cone beam CT; fMRI; genetics; radiography; dental; diagnosis; cephalometry; 3D computer applications; experimental investigation

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

Modeling and Simulation of Composite Materials and Structures: 2nd Edition

edited by

Camelia Cerbu

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7383 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite materials; numerical modeling; simulation model; finite element analysis; optimization; stresses and strains; thermal stresses; macroscopic model; micromechanical simulations; nanoscale model; fiber– matrix interface; homogenization models; stability; crush analysis; delamination; failure models; stability analysis

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

Generative Artificial Intelligence for Clinical Decision Support System and Healthcare

edited by

Giacomo Cappon

and

Luca Cossu

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7216 | Submission Open

Keywords: generative AI; GPT in healthcare; decision support system; clinical decision-making; large language models; explainable AI in medicine; AI in clinical workflows; human-AI collaboration in medicine

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

Biomechanical Analysis for Sport Performance

edited by

Jesús Juan Ruiz Navarro

,

Catarina Costa Santos

and

Carla B. McCabe

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 6993 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomechanics; sports science; movement efficiency; injury prevention; performance enhancement; biomechanical analysis; athletic performance; evidence-based strategies; technical assessment; competition analysis; long-term athlete development; anthropometry; elite athletes; youth sports; sports performance optimization

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

Recent Advances in Motion Analysis, Gait Analysis, and Associated Interventions

edited by

Paul William MacDermid

and Brian Wallace

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 6563 | Submission Open

Keywords: gait; gait analysis; rehabilitation; fall risk assessment; footwear; athletic performance

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

Novel Research on Natural Disaster Prediction and Prevention Technology

edited by Ming Fu and Lida Huang

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6237 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural disaster prediction; disaster prevention technology; big data analytics; machine learning; remote sensing; risk assessment; resilient infrastructure; community resilience; emergency response; disaster forecasting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Chemical and Functional Properties of Food and Natural Products: 3rd Edition

edited by

Teresa Leszczyńska

,

Ewa Piątkowska

and

Joanna Kapusta-Duch

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5960 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemical properties of food; health properties of food; modern methods of functional food production; animal research; human studies

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

Novel Insights into the Cardiovascular System: From Analytical Approach to Application

edited by

Helena Lenasi

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5925 | Submission Open

Keywords: mathematical algorithms; microcirculation; laser Doppler flowmetry; optical imaging; plethysmography; echocardiography; Doppler ultrasound; endothelium; oxidative stress; biomarkers; flow mediated dilation; near-infrared spectroscopy; microRNA; tissue oxygenation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Current Updates in Clinical Biomedical Signal Processing

edited by Khuram Naveed and

Ruben Pauwels

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5834 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomedical signal processing; advancements in data acquisition; clinical investigations and decision making; machine learning applications in healthcare; noise reduction and signal enhancement methods; computer-aided diagnosis; personalized medicine; innovations in healthcare technology; data analysis and inpretation; signal processing algorithms

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

Clinical and Instrumental Methods for Posture Evaluation in Upright Standing and During Motor Tasks

edited by

Paolo De Blasiis

and

Mariano Serrao

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5561 | Submission Open

Keywords: posture; posture evaluation; 3D motion analysis; kinematics; gait analysis; stereophotogrammetry; X-ray; pressure plate; postural stability

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

Mathematical Models and Artificial Intelligence Methods for Digital Twins in Science, Engineering and Medicine

edited by

Francesco Zirilli

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4998 | Submission Open

Keywords: mathematical model; artificial intelligence; digital twin; sensor; numerical method

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

Recent Advances in the Prevention and Rehabilitation of ACL Injuries—2nd Edition

edited by

Dimitris G. Mandalidis

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4936 | Submission Open

Keywords: anatomic variations; musculoskeletal assessment; skeletal asymmetries; tibial torsion; valgus knee; medial knee displacement; foot overpronation; lower limb joints alignment/misalignment; postural control; fatigue-induced functional imbalances; injury-related biomechanics; cutting movements; jumping and landing; strength exercises/training; unsupervised/supervised preventive/rehabilitative programs; adherence/compliance with intervention programs; post-rehabilitation assessment; neuromuscular training; wearable technology; inertial sensors; injury-related brain function; virtual and/or augmented reality; augmented neuromuscular training; personalized rehabilitation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Processing, Preservation, and Quality Evaluation for Meat and Meat Products, 2nd Edition

edited by

Monika Marcinkowska-Lesiak

,

Andrzej Półtorak

and

Iwona Wojtasik-Kalinowska

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4850 | Submission Open

Keywords: meat processing; preservation techniques; quality evaluation; curing; smoking; shelf-life extension; safety; physicochemical analysis of meat and meat products; aroma assessment

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

Applications of Electrical and Electronic Technologies in Aerospace Engineering

edited by

Ernest Gnapowski

,

Jérôme Morio

and Sebastian Gnapowski

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4408 | Submission Open

Keywords: aircraft; aerospace and automotive engineering; plasma actuators; sensors and sensors systems

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

Advanced Mobile Robots: Research and Applications

edited by

Mónica Ballesta Galdeano

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4365 | 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

Advances in Particle and Powder Technology: Theory, Methods, and Applications

edited by

Dmitry Portnikov

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4188 | Submission Open

Keywords: particle technology; powder technology; granular materials; fluid– particle interactions; bulk solid handling; multiphase flows; numerical modeling of particulate systems; experimental characterization; industrial applications of powders

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Microorganisms and Their Use in Biotechnological Production, 2nd Edition

edited by

Dirk Tischler

and

Giovanni Barone

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4157 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmentally sustainable biotechnology; industrial and agro-environmental biotechnologies; microbial metabolites and bioprocessing; yeasts; bacteria; and microalgae; genetic and metabolic engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Microbiology)

The Role of Bioactive Natural Products in Health and Disease, 2nd Edition

edited by

Anna Muzykiewicz-Szymańska

,

Karolina Jakubczyk

and

Anna Nowak

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4149 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; medicinal plants; chemistry; pharmacology; plant extract; isolation method; natural drugs; chromatography; antioxidants; natural food

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

Surface Metrology in Advanced and Precision Manufacturing

edited by

Katarzyna Peta

,

Felice Sfravara

and

Francesco Tamburrino

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4137 | Submission Open

Keywords: precision manufacturing; advanced manufacturing; surface engineering; surface metrology; functional characteristics of surfaces

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Recent Advances in Data Privacy, Transparency and Cybersecurity: Theory and Applications

edited by Wenjuan Li

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4126 | Submission Open

Keywords: cyber security; intrusion detection; trust management; system security; data privacy; data regulation; information transparency

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

Control Systems in Mechatronics and Robotics

edited by

Javier Moreno-Valenzuela

,

Luis Rodolfo Garcia Carrillo

and

Alejandro Enrique Dzul López

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4073 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced control algorithms; machine learning and AI in control systems; nonlinear control strategies; real-time control applications; control of autonomous systems; networked control systems; modeling; real-time embedded system; practical challenges in implementation; simulation

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

The Role of Artificial Intelligence Technologies in Health

edited by

Antonio Brunetti

and

Elena Sibilano

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3937 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep learning for medical imaging; multimodal biomedical signal analysis; AI for radiomics and radiogenomics; explainable AI; digital twin models

Advances in Petroleum Exploration and Application

edited by

Keyu Liu

, Mingming Tang and Jianhua Zhao

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3908 | Submission Open

Keywords: earth system science; AI-based modeling; deep petroleum system; unconventional hydrocarbons; CCUS

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

Emerging Technologies for Health, Nutrition, and Sports Performance

edited by

Alberto Souza Sá Filho

,

Gaspar Rogério da Silva Chiappa

and Rodrigo Lopes-Martins

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3690 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuromodulation; pulsed electromagnetic Field (PEMF); transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS); photobiomodulation; nutritional innovation; ergogenic aids; performance enhancement; health monitoring technologies; biomedical engineering; artificial intelligence

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

AI-Based Supervised Prediction Models

edited by Maria Trigka

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3450 | 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)

Technical Advances in Plasma Agriculture

edited by

Iuliana Motrescu

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3415 | Submission Open

Keywords: green agriculture; environmentally friendly techniques; non-thermal discharges; non-thermal plasma (NTP); non-thermal plasma treatments; atmospheric pressure plasma; plasma-activated liquids; plasma-treated water (PTW); plasma-activated water (PAW); pre-sowing seed treatments; post-harvesting treatments; seed germination; growth enhancement; germination percentage; seedling growth; yield

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

Novel Approaches and Applications in Ergonomic Design, 4th Edition

edited by

Heecheon You

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3289 | Submission Open

Keywords: cognition; anthropometry; biomechanics; safety; macro-ergonomics; human– system integration; user-centered design; universal design; experience design; sustainable design; affective computing; autonomous systems; artificial intelligence; machine learning; digital twin; VR/AR/MR; aging; healthcare; neuro-ergonomics; musculoskeletal disorders; human– robot interaction; exoskeleton

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

Recent Sustainable Advancements in the Pulp and Paper Industry: A Life Cycle Perspective

edited by

Chul-Hwan Kim

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3268 | Submission Open

Keywords: pulp and paper characterization; paper quality; paper strength; process efficiency; production costs; cellulose composites; biocomposites; cellulose nanofibril; novel plate for manufacturing thermomechanical pulp (TMP); TMP refiner plates; electron beam irradiation; colored broke; ISO brightness; reuse; color change

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

Research on Endodontic Treatment Methods and Materials—2nd Edition

edited by

Márk Antal

and

Márk Fráter

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3231 | Submission Open

Keywords: endodontics; endodontic surgery; static guidance; dynamic guidance; endodontic anatomy; periapical anatomy; precision of endodontic interventions; success of endodontic interventions

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

Advanced RF/MM-Wave Circuits Design and Applications

edited by Xiao Fang and Hui Zhang

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3191 | Submission Open

Keywords: RF/MM-Wave circuit architectures; high-frequency integrated circuits; antenna design; integrated passive devices; 5G/6G mmWave technologies; materials for RF/MM-Wave devices; System-on-Chip (SoC) design; energy-efficient RF/MM-Wave systems; wireless power transfer; machine learning for circuit design

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

Application of Computer Science in Mobile Robots, 3rd Edition

edited by

Mónica Ballesta Galdeano

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3159 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep learning; machine learning; computer science; artificial intelligence; mobile robots; intelligent systems

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

Analysis of Thermal Performance of Passive Two-Phase Heat Transfer Systems

edited by

Cezary Czajkowski

and

Artur Rusowicz

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2991 | Submission Open

Keywords: pulsating heat pipe; multiphase flow; heat transfer; passive heat exchanger; heat pipe

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

Computational Imaging: Algorithms, Technologies, and Applications

edited by

Hoon Yoo

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2906 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D integral imaging; depth estimation; image restoration and denoising; image enhancement; computational imaging for machine learning; deep learning for image reconstruction; underwater imaging and dehazing; data visualization

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

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery: From Diagnosis to Treatment

edited by

Giorgio Barbera

,

Massimo Albanese

and Luca Sacchetto

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2830 | Submission Open

Keywords: head and neck surgery; oncology; microsurgery; robotic surgery; orthognatic surgery; skull base; ontology; ear surgery; rhinoplasty

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

AI for Medical Systems: Algorithms, Applications, and Challenges

edited by

Rafał J. Doniec

and

Katarzyna Mocny-Pachońska

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2741 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI in healthcare; medical data mining; machine learning and deep learning; biomedical signal and image analysis; intelligent diagnostics; telemedicine and remote monitoring; clinical decision support systems; explainable AI (XAI); multimodal medical data; medical system optimization

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

Efficient Networking Architectures for Next-Generation Smart and Connected Systems

edited by

Miguel Jimeno

and

Alfredo J. Pérez

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2711 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy efficiency; cloud computing; edge computing; IoT; resource optimization; WSN

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

Mechanics of Advanced Composite Structures

edited by

Ke-Chun Shen

and Yihua Huang

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2604 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite mechanics; lightweight structural; aerospace; maritime; multi-scale fabrication; failure mode characterization; computational mechanics

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

Security, Privacy and Application in New Intelligence Techniques: 2nd Edition

edited by Jian Xu and Ruijin Wang

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2525 | Submission Open

Keywords: security; privacy; intelligence techniques; adversarial machine learning; blockchain; federated learning; Internet of Things

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

Utilization of Marine By-Products

edited by

Deepika Dave

and

Abul Hossain

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2511 | Submission Open

Keywords: marine bioactives; marine polysaccharides; marine lipids; marine proteins; nutrient analysis; marine by-products; health benefits

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

Railway Vehicle Dynamics

edited by

Matteo Magelli

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2337 | Submission Open

Keywords: running safety; running stability; virtual homologation; numerical methods; experimental tests; artificial intelligence; mechanical design; control; monitoring

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

AI-Driven Health and Wellbeing: Self-Monitoring, Early Detection, and Multi-Criteria Personalized Decision Support

edited by

Stanislav Dadelo

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2317 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital health analytics; self-assessment data; wearable sensor data; behavioral and physiological indicators; feature selection and data fusion; adaptive decision-support systems; hybrid evaluation models; explainable modeling; personalized lifestyle adaptation; proactive wellness interventions

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

Artificial Intelligence in the Design and Innovation of High-Performance Concrete Materials

edited by

Chuanqi Li

and

Xiancheng Mei

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2212 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; high-performance concrete; material design; machine learning; data analysis; optimization algorithms; sustainability; intelligent production

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

Advanced Finite Element Method and Its Applications, Second Edition

edited by

Valerio Belardi

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2153 | Submission Open

Keywords: finite element analysis; numerical methods; semi-analytical methods; simulations; custom finite elements

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Construction Materials: Characterization, Structure and Durability, 2nd Edition

edited by

Eduardo Garzon

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2148 | Submission Open

Keywords: construction materials; preparation; characterization; structure; durability; new applications; construction waste; recycling materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Deep Learning for Biomedical Image Analysis: Recent Advances and Future Trends

edited by

Madaín Pérez‐Patricio

and

Donato Cascio

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2113 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; computer vision; biomedical imaging; disease diagnosis

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

Advances in Non-Destructive Structural Health Monitoring and Damage Detection

edited by

George M. Sapidis

,

Maria C. C. Naoum

and

Nikos Papadopoulos

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1919 | 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)

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