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Artificial Intelligence in Fault Diagnosis and Signal Processing, 2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 521 | Submission Open
Keywords: neural networks; machine learning; sensors; novelty detection; data mining; signal processing methods; signal processing implementation; FPGA; HIL; industrial applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Emerging Research of Artificial Intelligence in Autonomous Vehicles: Balancing Innovation with Safety and Acceptability submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 504 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; autonomous vehicle; large language models; path planning; sensor; vehicle control; localization; vehicle navigation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Applications of Deep Learning and Generative AI Models: Challenges and Opportunities submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 254 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep learning; generative AI; large language models; multimodal models; applied machine learning; computer vision; intelligent systems; simulation and data augmentation; trustworthy AI; industrial AI applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Application of Semantic Web Technologies for E-Learning
edited by , Elissaveta Vassileva Gourova and
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 229 | Submission Open
Keywords: semantic web in education; ontologies; RDF; OWL; and SPARQL; knowledge graphs and linked educational data; adaptive and personalized E-learning; intelligent tutoring systems; curriculum modeling and semantic annotation; mobile and ubiquitous learning platforms; vocational education and training (VET); lifelong learning and adult education; learning analytics and semantic learner modeling; educational interoperability standards (SCORM; xAPI; LOM)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Experimental, AI, and Computational Methods for Modern Manufacturing submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 225 | 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)
Computational Linguistics: From Text to Speech Technologies, 2nd Edition
edited by Gloria Corpas Pastor
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 190 | 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)
Deep Learning Techniques for Object Detection and Tracking
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 153 | 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)
Machine Learning in Computer Vision and Image Processing
edited by Shaobing Gao
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; computer vision; image processing; deep learning; object detection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Deep Learning Applications in Image Analysis
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 110 | 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)
Advances in Machine Vision for Industry and Agriculture submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10476 | 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)
Deep Learning for Image Processing and Computer Vision
edited by and Yun Liu
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7741 | 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)
Innovative Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Engineering
edited by Liang Bao and
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6548 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; intelligent manufacturing; intelligent transportation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Learning-Based Multiobjective Optimization: Theory, Methods and Applications
edited by Reza Moghdani
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3184 | 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)
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Status, Prospects and Future
edited by Massimo Esposito, , and
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1541 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; healthcare; decision support system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Multimodal Learning Theory and Applications
edited by Xin Yu, and Yanbin Liu
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 597 | Submission Open
Keywords: multimodal learning; information fusion; representation learning; multimodal data
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advances in AI Platform Infrastructure: Databases, Knowledge Management and Hardware Acceleration
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 355 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI platform infrastructure; databases for AI; knowledge management; hardware acceleration; scalability and performance in AI systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Graph Neural Networks: Theory, Methods and Applications
edited by Ruonan Liu
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 274 | Submission Open
Keywords: graph neural networks; graph representation learning; GNN architectures; GNN applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advanced Technology in Information Security, Cybersecurity and Privacy submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 265 | Submission Open
Keywords: information security; cybersecurity; data privacy; artificial intelligence; machine learning; risk analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Explainable Machine Learning and Computer Vision submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open
Keywords: saliency and feature attribution; counterfactual and concept explanation methods; model-agnostic approaches; metrics and benchmarks for explainability; human-centered evaluation of interpretability; explainability in video; 3D vision; and multimodal tasks; integration of explainable AI into visualization dashboards and reporting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Artificial Intelligence for Automation
edited by Teng-Fei Ding and Xiang-Yu Yao
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 141 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; autonomous systems; human– robot collaboration; reinforcement learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Machine Learning and Soft Computing: Current Trends and Applications
edited by and Miguel Ángel Álvarez Carmona
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 29835 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced machine learning algorithms; deep learning architectures; reinforcement learning; ensemble methods; transfer learning soft computing paradigms; fuzzy systems; genetic algorithms; neural networks; swarm intelligence natural language processing; sentiment analysis; topic modeling; named entity recognition interdisciplinary applications; healthcare informatics; financial prediction and analysis; image and speech recognition explainability and interpretability; interpretable machine learning models; explainable AI approaches ethical considerations in machine learning; bias and fairness; transparency and accountability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Data-Driven Mobile Networks and Education
edited by , Panos Fitsilis and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 21597 | Submission Open
Keywords: data-driven learning; mobile networks in education; e-learning technologies; higher-education innovation; big data in education; adaptive learning systems; mobile learning applications; educational data analytics; network infrastructure in education; privacy and security in e-learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Artificial Intelligence in Software Engineering
edited by Linda Vickovic and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 14225 | Submission Open
Keywords: software engineering; artificial intelligence; AI in requirement analysis; smart testing and quality assurance; predictive analytics and decision making; AI for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD); autonomous software maintenance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Application and Research in Network Security Communication Systems submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 8295 | Submission Open
Keywords: incident response; insider attack detection; applied post-quantum cryptography; cybersecurity taxonomies; cybersecurity awareness advance services; dynamic risk management; interoperable cybersecurity frameworks; AI applications to cybersecurity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Intelligent Control of Dynamical Processes and Systems submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7932 | Submission Open
Keywords: modeling; identification; decentralized control; nonlinear control; intelligent control; optimization; reinforcement learning; robotics; biological processes; industrial processes; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advances in Audio/Image Signals Processing
edited by Karolina Nurzynska and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7814 | Submission Open
Keywords: image processing and understanding; image recognition; computer vision; multimodal image understanding; multispectral image understanding; visual attention; image denoising; knowledge discovery; image-understanding applications; audio processing and understanding; frequency analysis; wavelet analysis; speech recognition; signal denoising; signal decomposition; timeseries analysis; feature discovery; pattern recognition; pattern identification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advances in Deep Learning for Complex Combinatorial Optimization: Applications in Cybersecurity, Healthcare, and Intelligent Systems
edited by Ernest Mnkandla and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3332 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep learning; combinatorial optimization; healthcare systems optimization; cybersecurity applications; intelligent transportation systems; adaptive resource allocation; AI-driven decision-making; predictive scheduling; network optimization; data-driven optimization; optimization techniques; terrestrial laser scanning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Artificial Intelligence Innovations for Smart and Sustainable Healthcare
edited by Martina Iammarino, Chiara Verdone and Stefano Galantucci
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1404 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; smart healthcare; sustainable healthcare; clinical decision support; health informatics; explainable AI; artificial intelligence in medicine; digital health; privacy-preserving AI; robust AI systems; secure e-health protocols; medical data security; trustworthy AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Large Language Models and Knowledge Computing
edited by Ming Liu
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 750 | Submission Open
Keywords: knowledge computing; domain knowledge-enhanced large language models; active reasoning based on large language models; exploration of the knowledge boundaries of large language models
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Modern AI and Generative AI Technologies in Healthcare, FinTech, and Cybersecurity submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 452 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; GenAI; explainable AI; federated learning; cyberattack; FinTech; health informatics; insurtech; cybersecurity; large language models; network security
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Generative AI for Intelligent Knowledge Systems and Adaptive Learning
edited by Andrej Flogie, and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 339 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI in education; At-risk students detection; Automatic grading systems; Data-driven learning ecosystem; Intelligent tutoring systems; Personalized learning; Predictive modeling  
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Applications of Deep and Machine Learning in Remote Sensing
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open
Keywords: earth observation; remote sensing; artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advanced Blockchain Architectures: Cryptographic Privacy and Cybersecurity Mechanisms
edited by and Yannan Li
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 141 | Submission Open
Keywords: blockchain; security and privacy; cybersecurity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
New Advances in Cybersecurity Technology and Cybersecurity Management
edited by Reiner Creutzburg
submission deadline 1 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2219 | Submission Open
Keywords: cybersecurity technology; cybersecurity management; cyber resilience; open-source intelligence (OSINT); critical infrastructure protection; cyber-physical systems; disaster management; secure communications and cryptography
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Approaches to Cyber Attacks and Malware Detection
edited by , and Gabriel Sanchez-Perez
submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3908 | Submission Open
Keywords: cybersecurity; malware detection; threat intelligence; network traffic analysis; behavioral analytics; advanced persistent threats; threat modeling; zero-day exploitation; automated incident response; cloud security
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Emerging Techniques in Engineering Intelligent Agents and Multi-Agent Systems
edited by , , Mirgita Frasheri and
submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 1178 | Submission Open
Keywords: convergence of agents and machine learning techniques; convergence of agents and LLM; agent and multi-agent applications; agent-based engineering (development of techniques; tools; and platforms); agent-based simulation (development of techniques; tools; and platforms); biologically inspired approaches and methods for multi-agent systems; agent-based (distributed) collective intelligence; agent-based distributed problem solving; human– robot/agent interaction; learning and adaptation in multi-agent systems; multi-robot systems; negotiation and conflict resolution in multi-agent systems; reasoning in agent-based systems; self-organization in multi-agent systems; multi-agent planning; hybrid planning; trust and reputation in multi-agent systems; agents applied to cyber– physical systems (such as Internet of Things); convergence of blockchain (and smart contract) and multi-agent system technologies
(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, and
submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 173 | 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)
Advanced Technologies for Enhancing Quality of Experience (QoE)
edited by Ricky K. P. Mok and
submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 168 | Submission Open
Keywords: auality of experience (QoE); video streaming; AR/VR; immersive media; measurements; internet performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
New Insights into Network Security in the AI and Quantum Era
edited by
submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 160 | 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)
Blockchain Technologies: Trends, Challenges, Potentials and Applications submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 15 articles | Viewed by 73979 | Submission Open
Keywords: blockchain; smart contracts; privacy; interoperability; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advanced Cybersecurity Applications: Solutions to Counteract Cyber Threats
edited by and Yang-Im Lee
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 36889 | 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)
The Internet of Things (IoT) and Its Application in Monitoring submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 36448 | 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)
Data Analysis and Data Mining for Knowledge Discovery submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 32203 | 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)
New Trends in Natural Language Processing submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 24941 | 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)
Application of Knowledge Graph in Communication Engineering
edited by
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 20095 | 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 , , , Nektarios Moumoutzis, János Demetrovics and Radoslav Pavlov
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 19783 | 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)
Interaction Design Technologies for Education: Advancements, Challenges, and Impacts
edited by
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 17245 | 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)
Machine Learning and Data Analysis: Bridging Theory and Real-World Solutions submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 12 articles | Viewed by 16991 | 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)
AI-Enabled Next-Generation Computing and Its Applications submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11694 | 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)
Adaptive E-Learning Technologies and Experiences submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11395 | 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)
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