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Advances in Acoustic Sensor and Imaging Technology
edited by Xinjing Huang
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 322 | Submission Open
Keywords: acoustic sensor; acoustic capturing; acoustic imaging; acoustic– electric transition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Acoustics and Vibrations)
Advanced Semiconductor Device Design and Performance Improvement
edited by , Isabella Rossetto and
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 315 | 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 312 | 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
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 312 | 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 303 | 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)
Advanced Sensors for Postural or Gait Stability Assessment—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 300 | 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)
Recent Advances in the Application of Ionic Liquids for Biofuel Production
edited by Luis A. Follegatti-Romero
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 298 | 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)
Experimental, AI, and Computational Methods for Modern Manufacturing submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 295 | 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)
Advances in Smart Transportation Systems
edited by Kai Huang and
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 288 | 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)
Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering: Current Progress and the Road Ahead, Second Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 259 | 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) submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 235 | 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
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 228 | 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)
Innovative Methods for Paper Conservation and Preservation submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 223 | Submission Open
Keywords: paper conservation; innovative methods; biodeterioration; aging; UV stability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
Molecular Insights into Allicin: From Antimicrobial Action to Cellular Signaling
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 222 | 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
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 222 | 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)
Machine Learning in Computer Vision and Image Processing
edited by Shaobing Gao
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 217 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; computer vision; image processing; deep learning; object detection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advancements in Sustainable Silicate Materials and Their Applications
edited by , and
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 212 | 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)
Recent Methodological Advances, Challenges, and Perspectives in Soil Hydrology
edited by , Vassilis Aschonitis and
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 207 | 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
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 204 | 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)
Smart Technologies for Enhancing Urban Resilience
edited by Hao Sheng and Wensheng Zhang
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 190 | Submission Open
Keywords: urban resilience; Internet of Things (IoT); artificial intelligence (AI); smart cities; human mobility; dynamic interactions; nonlinear systems; adaptive systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Sustainable Science and Technology)
Research on Semiconductor Materials and Devices
edited by Kuiwei Geng
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 183 | Submission Open
Keywords: 2D materials; wide bandgap semiconductors; organic semiconductors; optoelectronic device; RF and power devices; sensors and neuromorphic devices; quantum devices; materials preparation and characterization; ultimate CMOS silicon devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
Smart Technologies Applied in Metal Forming submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydroforming; deep drawing of body parts; incremental deformation; multipoint deformation; dimensional control; digitization techniques; FEM; numerical simulation; optimization; control strategies; inverse analysis; bulk metal forming
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)
Integrated Approaches to Rockfall Assessment: Bridging Geology and Engineering Perspectives submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open
Keywords: rockfall hazard assessment; susceptibility and risk modelling; trajectory simulation; rockfall mitigation measures; remote sensing; AI applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)
Artificial Intelligence in Aerospace Engineering submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1951 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; neural networks; AI vision; aerospace
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aerospace Science and Engineering)
Digital Technologies and Intelligent Systems for Advanced Communication Networks
edited by , and Franco Mazzenga
submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 192 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced communication networks; digital technologies; AI for networks; ML for networks; drone networks; 5G/6G communication; edge computing; network security; software-defined networking; blockchain for networks; IoT communication; network optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering)
Pollution Control Chemistry II
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 43490 | Submission Open
Keywords: environmental analysis and control; environmental chemistry; environment characteristic; environmental remediation/depollution; monitoring; quality; treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical and Molecular Sciences)
Applications of Remote Sensing for Natural Hazard and Environment Monitoring submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 20153 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural hazards; environmental monitoring; deformation monitoring; change detection; SAR; multispectral data; GIS; time series analysis; big data; data fusion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)
Dental Implants: Latest Advances and Prospects
edited by Bianca D’Orto and Raffaele Vinci
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 19848 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental implants; biomaterials; dental implant therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Dentistry and Oral Sciences)
Nano/Micro Plastic and Emerging Plastic in the Environment: Monitoring, Analysis, and Remediation
edited by Serena Ducoli and
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 19110 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoplastics; microplastics; emerging plastics; analytical challenge; risk assessment; monitoring; standardization; ecological impact
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanotechnology and Applied Nanosciences)
Leveraging Digital Transformation for Enhanced Occupational Health and Safety in Manufacturing
edited by , Silvia Colabianchi and Margherita Bernabei
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 18453 | Submission Open
Keywords: training; safety management; smart manufacturing; sustainable digitization; virtual reality; augmented reality; generative artificial intelligence
Fault Diagnosis for Electrical Machines, Power Electronics, and Drives
edited by , Araitz Iturregi Aio and
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 18160 | Submission Open
Keywords: fault diagnosis; electrical machines; power converters; power electronics; fault detection; fault location; fault classification; electric drives; power converters
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering)
Phytochemical Compounds and Antioxidant Activity
edited by and Jasna Jablan
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 13103 | Submission Open
Keywords: phytochemicals; antioxidant; polyphenols; minerals; metabolic diseases; chromatographic analysis of antioxidants; spectroscopic analysis of antioxidants; analysis of mineral content
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Science and Technology)
Improving Healthcare with Artificial Intelligence
edited by and Silmar Teixeira
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 12402 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI-enabled healthcare innovations; AI-powered clinical decision support systems; predictive analytics for healthcare outcomes; AI-driven patient monitoring and telehealth; explainable AI in healthcare applications; virtual healthcare assistants and chatbots; AI-driven personalized patient care pathways; wearable/mobile devices and IoT integration with AI in healthcare; AI for mental health diagnosis and treatment; AI-driven medical education and training
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)
Advances in Machine Vision for Industry and Agriculture submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11586 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine vision; precision agriculture; recycling; agrobots; industry 4.0l; smart systems; vision algorithms; robotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Complex Concentrated Alloys for Thin Films: Applications and Properties submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 10024 | Submission Open
Keywords: complex concentrated alloys; high-entropy alloys; thin film deposition; surface coatings; alloy design; deposition process modelling; film microstructure; surface characterization; surface properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
Novel Research on By-Products and Treatment of Waste submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9854 | Submission Open
Keywords: industrial by-products; waste-derived streams; digestate valorization; waste valorization; anaerobic digestion; circular economy; resource recovery; waste-to-resource strategies; environmental biotechnology; sustainable waste management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)
Deep Learning for Image Processing and Computer Vision
edited by and Yun Liu
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9378 | Submission Open
Keywords: image enhancement and restoration; visual recognition; image quality assessment; medical data processing; deep learning models; intelligent transportation systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Feature Review Papers in “Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering” Section
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 9081 | Submission Open
Keywords: tidal and wave power; wind power; microgrids; energy management; fault detection and diagnosis; fault-tolerant control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering)
Innovative Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Engineering
edited by Liang Bao and
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8112 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; intelligent manufacturing; intelligent transportation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Nuclear Materials: Alloy Design, Processing, Microstructure, Properties, and Qualification
edited by Rongjie Song, Andrea M. Jokisaari and
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6690 | Submission Open
Keywords: nuclear materials; material design; processing; microstructural characterization; mechanical testing; qualification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
Advanced Composite Materials and Structures: Innovations and Applications submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5996 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced composites; multifunctional composites; enhanced properties; design of advanced structures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)
Advances in Solid Waste Treatment and Recycling
edited by Jiaying Cui and Vincenzo Belgiorno
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5716 | Submission Open
Keywords: solid waste treatment and resourceization; waste management; urban mining; circular economy; zero-waste city
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Sustainable Science and Technology)
Integration of Digital Simulation Models in Smart Manufacturing
edited by and Paulina Rewers
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5090 | Submission Open
Keywords: simulation in production processes; smart manufacturing processes; digital twin applications; advanced CAD/CAE models in design; virtual and augmented reality systems in the production process; the use of ai in design and manufacturing processes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)
Data-Driven Control System: Methods and Applications
edited by and M. (Meichen) Guo
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4799 | Submission Open
Keywords: data-driven control; machine learning in control systems; networked control systems; adaptive control systems; real-time systems analytics; big data in control applications; sustainable and energy-efficient controls; security and privacy in data-driven systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics and Automation)
Surface and Underground Mining Technology and Sustainability
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4074 | Submission Open
Keywords: mining; technology; industry; simulation; machine; FEM; DEM; MBS
(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)
Learning-Based Multiobjective Optimization: Theory, Methods and Applications
edited by Reza Moghdani
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3739 | Submission Open
Keywords: multiobjective optimization; learning-based optimization; optimization algorithms; theoretical foundations; real-world applications; machine learning integration; robustness and scalability; industrial applications; operations research; logistics and supply chain; manufacturing optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advances in Industrial Robotics and Control Systems submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3420 | Submission Open
Keywords: robotics; automatic control; automation; mechatronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics and Automation)
Deep Networks for Biosignals—2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3244 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep networks; human identification; emotion classification; movement analysis; human– computer interaction; biosignal processing; multimodal feature integration; healthcare system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Diode Lasers: Materials, Devices and Application
edited by Jing Yang and Zhenfu Wang
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3042 | Submission Open
Keywords: diode; lasers; LiDAR; illumination; optoelectronic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optics and Lasers)
Research on and Application of Power Systems
edited by Xu Zhang and Ying Zhan
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2980 | Submission Open
Keywords: power system resilience; renewable energy integration; smart grid technologies; energy storage systems; AI-driven power system optimization; dynamic stability analysis; voltage/frequency control; power electronics and high-voltage equipment; carbon neutrality policies; energy market design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering)
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