Applied Sciences

Blockchain-Based Networks: Security, Privacy, and Applications

edited by

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 40336 | Submission Open

Keywords: blockchain fundamental theory and technology; consensus mechanisms; smart contracts; security in blockchain; encryption algorithms; privacy-preserving techniques; blockchain vulnerability detection; quantum-resistant blockchains; scalable blockchain solutions; cross-chain solutions; blockchain governance; blockchain applications; services; and standards; decentralized finance; decentralized applications; blockchain in healthcare; blockchain in supply chains; authentication and authorization; blockchain and Internet of Things; blockchain and Artificial Intelligence

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

Advanced Internet of Things Ecosystems: Architectures, Intelligence, and Communication Innovations

edited by

David Sarabia-Jácome

and

Carlos Enrique Palau Salvador

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 29722 | Submission Open

Keywords: next-generation IoT; edge computing; GenIA; network; architecture; IoT applications; future networks; ambient intelligence

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

Advances in Air Pollution Detection and Air Quality Research

edited by

Mihaela Tinca Udriștioiu

,

Silvia Puiu

and

Liliana Velea

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 21206 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensors; measurement techniques; sensor networks; air quality monitoring; community; air quality predictions; datasets

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

Advanced Research on Microplastics, Human Exposure and Food Safety

edited by

Kornelia Kadac-Czapska

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 20572 | Submission Open

Keywords: microplastics contamination; food safety; human health; exposure routes; estimation of intake; risk assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

Data-Driven Insights: Intelligent Sensors and Technology in Sports Science

edited by

Nuno Mateus

and

Jose Luis Felipe Hernández

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 15637 | Submission Open

Keywords: data science; intelligent sensors; multimodal sensor data in sports; technology in sports science; training and performance modeling

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

Data Science for Human Health Monitoring with Smart Sensors

edited by

Lisbeth Rodríguez Mazahua

and

Asdrúbal López Chau

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 12731 | Submission Open

Keywords: big data; deep learning; machine learning; data science; smart sensors; wearable sensors; human health monitoring

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

Novel Applications of Machine Learning and Bayesian Optimization, 2nd Edition

edited by Glenn Hawe and Aidan D. Meade

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12571 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning; deep learning; large language models; Bayesian optimization; applied sciences; healthcare; materials science; environmental science; predictive modelling; data-driven design; anomaly detection; classification; regression

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

Vibroacoustic Monitoring: Theory, Methods and Applications

edited by

Fabrizio Barone

and

Marco Casazza

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 12479 | Submission Open

Keywords: vibro-acoustics; vibro-acoustic modelling; vibro-acoustics applications; mechanical vibrations; acoustics; sensors; systems; metrology; standardization

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

AI-Based Biomedical Signal Processing—2nd Edition

edited by

Agnese Sbrollini

and

Aurora Saibene

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12378 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; biomedical signal processing; filtering and denoising; machine and deep learning; clinical decision-support systems; cognitive computing; computer vision; interpretability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare: Technologies, Applications, and Impact

edited by

Arnulfo Alanis

and

Teresa Guarda

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 11988 | Submission Open

Keywords: data mining; quantum machine learning; wearable devices; Internet of Medical Things; natural language processing; generative artificial intelligence

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

Information Security: Threats and Attacks

edited by

Yue Zhang

and

Bogdan Ghita

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 11791 | Submission Open

Keywords: attack exploiting; threats evaluation; attack and defense; attack and detection; vulnerability and attacks

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

Advanced Computer Vision Techniques: AI-Based Object Detection, Tracking, Surveillance and Security Applications

edited by

Deokwoo Lee

and

Yohan Park

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11099 | Submission Open

Keywords: detection; tracking; recognition; information security; computer networks; deep learning; lightweight model

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

Renewable Energy Integration for Decarbonization in Green Ports and Shipping

edited by

Daniele Colarossi

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 10306 | Submission Open

Keywords: decarbonization; microgrid; renewable energies; renewable energy communities; smart ports; green ports; cold ironing; environmental impact; air pollution; shipping; energy forecasting; energy production; energy storage; energy demand; energy management; forecasting; solar energy; wind energy; hydrogen

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

Sustainable Materials and Innovative Solutions for Green Construction

edited by

Cinthia Maia Pederneiras

,

Enrique Fernandez Ledesma

and Ruan L. S. Ferreira

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 10260 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable construction; building materials; eco-friendly approaches; renewable materials; building technologies; circular economy; energy efficiency earth-based mortars recycled aggregates natural fibers; supplementary cementitious materials; alkaline activation; green building techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

From Human–Machine Interaction to Human–Machine Cooperation: Status and Progress, 2nd Edition

edited by

Tomislav Stipančić

,

Katerina Kabassi

and

Yuchong Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9889 | Submission Open

Keywords: human– machine interaction; cyber– physical systems; AI-enabled robotics; behaviour-based systems; human– machine interfaces; multimodal perception; affective computing

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

Radioactive Waste Treatment and Environment Recovery

edited by Maria Letizia Cozzella and G. A. Marzo

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9635 | Submission Open

Keywords: radiological characterization; radioactive waste treatment; decommissioning; environmental remediation; long-term stabilization; radionuclides quantifications; matrix treatments; radiochemical characterization

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

Advances in Digital Information System

edited by

Anabela Mesquita

, João Vidal Carvalho and António Abreu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9402 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital information systems; generative AI; technological advancements; industry applications; commerce innovation; educational technology; empirical research; systematic literature reviews

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

Building Information Modeling (BIM): Advanced Technology and Application

edited by

Emanuela Quaquero

and

Giuseppe Desogus

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8297 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable buildings; building lifecycle management (BLM); lifecycle assessment (LCA); built environment management; building information modeling (BIM); digital twin (DT)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Advances in Developing Urban Resilience Through Environmental and Earth Sciences

edited by

Tiantian Gu

and

Dezhi Li

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6824 | Submission Open

Keywords: urban resilience; environment resilience; smart city; community engagement; infrastructure resilience; urban policy; built environment; urban renewal

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Augmented and Virtual Reality for Smart Applications

edited by

Kang Hoon Lee

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6788 | Submission Open

Keywords: augmented reality (AR); virtual reality (VR); mixed reality (MR); human– computer interaction (HCI); immersive technologies; smart applications; ubiquitous computing; artificial intelligence (AI) for AR/VR; computer vision for AR/VR; real-time rendering; 3D interaction; embodied agents; digital twins; wearable technology; virtual environment creation; interactive simulation; agent control; interactive entertainment

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

Recent Developments in Exoskeletons

edited by

Carlo De Benedictis

, Carmen Visconte and Maria Paterna

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6521 | Submission Open

Keywords: exoskeleton; wearable devices; human augmentation; rehabilitation; biomechanics; human– robot interaction; assistive technology; ergonomics; human– machine interface; exosuit

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

Development of Innovative Cosmetics—2nd Edition

edited by Anna Waszkielewicz

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6315 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial skin; synthesis; cosmetics ingredients

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Challenges for Sustainable Building: Innovation, Development and Characterisation of New Material Products and Systems, 2nd Edition

edited by

Alexander Martín Garín

and

Daniel Ferrández Vega

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5826 | Submission Open

Keywords: construction and building materials; construction and demolition waste; energy efficiency; comfort; new measuring equipment in building

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Applications of Genetic and Evolutionary Computation

edited by Jun Zhang and Weijie Yu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5803 | Submission Open

Keywords: genetic algorithms; evolutionary computation; optimization; artificial intelligence; real-world applications

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

Computational Fluid Dynamics in Mechanical Engineering

edited by

Paulo A. S. F. Silva

and Panagiotis Tsoutsanis

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5743 | Submission Open

Keywords: computational fluid dynamics; turbulence modeling; fluid– structure interaction; heat transfer; numerical methods; high-performance computing; multiphase flow; mechanical engineering; simulation; aerodynamics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Research and Applications of Artificial Neural Network

edited by

Youness El Hamzaoui

and José Alfredo Hernández Pérez

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5401 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial neural networks; machine learning; predictive modeling; backpropagation algorithms; environmental engineering; process optimization; statistical validation; computational intelligence; pattern recognition; real-time monitoring

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

Advances in Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Technology

edited by

Zhaoyu Wei

and

Liushuai Cao

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5029 | Submission Open

Keywords: autonomous underwater vehicles; bio-inspired design; control system; novel application; AI-enhanced autonomy; unmanned aerial underwater vehicle

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

Effects of the Soil Environment on Plant Growth

edited by

Kristina Lekavičienė

,

Vilma Naujokienė

and

Sidona Buragienė

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5006 | Submission Open

Keywords: soil– plant interactions; plant adaptation to soil; soil management; plant growth techniques; innovative farming

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

Structural Dynamics and Vibration

edited by Hossein Bisheh

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4711 | Submission Open

Keywords: wave dynamics; wave propagation; free vibration; forced vibration; linear vibration; nonlinear vibration; oscillation; natural frequency; stability; single-degree-of-freedom; multi-degree-of-freedom; resonance; damping; vibrational modes

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

Advances in Intelligent Information Systems and AI Applications—2nd Edition

edited by

Grigorios Beligiannis

and

Georgios A. Tsirogiannis

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4694 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; computational intelligence; machine learning; intelligent information systems; hybrid intelligent algorithms

Advances in Water Distribution Networks: Optimal Design and Management in the Digital Transition Era

edited by

Valentina Marsili

,

Filippo Mazzoni

and

Michal Zielina

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4576 | Submission Open

Keywords: effective design; efficient management; optimization algorithm; real-world applications; water distribution systems; urban water systems; digital transition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

Recent Developments in Computational Fluid Dynamics and Turbulence Modeling

edited by

Georgios Sofiadis

and

Ioannis Sarris

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4391 | Submission Open

Keywords: computational fluid dynamics (CFD); turbulence modeling; turbulence models; data-driven turbulence modeling; high-performance computing (HPC); RANS; LES; DNS

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

Health-Related Physical Activity for People with Parkinson’s Disease

edited by

Jarosław Cholewa

and Joanna Cholewa

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4386 | Submission Open

Keywords: Parkinson’ s disease; health-related physical activity; therapeutic tourism; quality of life; well-being; physical activity interventions; accessible travel; case studies; best practices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Sports Medicine, Exercise, and Health: Latest Advances and Prospects: 2nd Edition

edited by

Moon-Hyon Hwang

and Jupil Ko

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4198 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise; sport medicine; physical activity; health; rehabilitation; conditioning; cardiovascular disease; injury; cancer

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

Next-Generation Architectural Acoustics and Vibration: Sustainability, Equity, and Innovation

edited by

Sanjay Kumar

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3938 | Submission Open

Keywords: architectural acoustics ; vibration control ; architectural landscape ; acoustic solutions ; noise reduction ; sustainable acoustic design ; acoustic materials ; human perception of sound ; building resilience ; acoustic modeling; environmental impact of acoustics ; passive acoustic design ; innovative vibration mitigation ; acoustic comfort; concert hall acoustics ; open office acoustics ; educational spaces acoustics

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

Object Detection and Image Processing Based on Computer Vision

edited by Victor H. Diaz-Ramirez

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3889 | Submission Open

Keywords: computer vision; image processing; object detection; image classification; target tracking; medical imaging; 3D imaging; deep learning methods

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

Advances in Smart Manufacturing: Integrating AI, Digital Twins, and Edge Computing

edited by

Niko Herakovič

and

Marko Šimic

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3800 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart manufacturing; flexible and agile manufacturing; production logistics; artificial intelligence; digital twins; edge computing; 5G networks; real-time simulations and optimizations; sustainable manufacturing

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

Artificial Intelligence for Learning and Education

edited by

Juan Luis Cabanillas-García

and María Cruz Sánchez-Gómez

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3775 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence in education; pedagogical integration of AI; intelligent tutoring systems; adaptive learning; learning analytics; teacher education and AI

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

Advances in Digital Health and Bioengineering: From Smart Sensors to AI-Driven Solutions

edited by Gladiola Petroiu,

Cristian Rotariu

and

Hariton-Nicolae Costin

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3705 | Submission Open

Keywords: healthcare; smart sensors; medical robotics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

New Challenges in Vehicle Dynamics and Road Traffic Safety

edited by

Michał Opala

and

Piotr Gołębiowski

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3690 | Submission Open

Keywords: vehicle dynamics; road traffic safety; advanced train control systems; active and passive safety technologies; energy efficiency and comfort in vehicles; passenger and pedestrian safety innovation

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

Innovative Food Technologies for Preservation and Enrichment of Bioactive Compounds

edited by

Luca Mazzoni

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3684 | Submission Open

Keywords: innovative food technologies; non-thermal processing; bioactive compounds; preservation; enrichment; functional foods; bioavailability; nutrient retention

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

Technologies and Methods for Exploitation of Geological Resources, 2nd Edition

edited by

Zhongliang Wang

and

Markos Tranos

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3555 | Submission Open

Keywords: hidden geological resources; exploration theory; technologies and methods; geological process; earth information; geochemical technology

Practical Applications of Large Language Models in Natural Language Processing

edited by Yongrui Chen,

Guilin Qi

and Hui Yang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3538 | Submission Open

Keywords: large language models; applied natural language processing; domain adaptation; efficient deployment; ethical AI

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

Antioxidant Compounds in Food Processing: Second Edition

edited by Silvia Marzocchi and Maria Caboni

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3537 | Submission Open

Keywords: antioxidant compounds; health properties of food; food processing; oxidative stability; analytical chemistry

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

Plasma Technology and Application

edited by Gemma Costa

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3468 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma acceleration; laser fusion; plasma source technology; plasma source application

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

Advances in Solid Mechanics and Applications to Slender Structures

edited by

Giovanni Migliaccio

,

Giuseppe Ruta

and

Gianni A Royer Carfagni

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3418 | Submission Open

Keywords: beam; cable; nanotubes; composite; functionally graded materials; metamaterials; taper; pre-twist; dynamics; damping; resonance; stability; bifurcation; vibrations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Recent Trends in Multi-Field Coupling Theory and Technology for Deep Coal Mining and Rock Mechanics

edited by Hongwei Zhang and Qian Yin

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3282 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep coal mining; rock mechanics; multiphysics; new theory and technology; disaster control; mining method

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Advances in Marine Geotechnics

edited by

Fei Sha

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3186 | Submission Open

Keywords: properties of seafloor sediments; soils or rocks; walking steadily and optimisation of vehicle track structure; efficient collection mechanism and equipment for deep-sea mining; formation; diffusion and flocculation mechanisms of plume; disaster control mechanism for subsea shield tunnel; disaster prevention and control techniques for subsea shield tunnel; detection and monitoring of scour for offshore wind foundation; scour impact and protection countermeasures for offshore foundation; utilization of marine resources and environmental protection

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

Research on Polymer Composite Materials

edited by Eulalia Gliścińska

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3130 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite material; composite technology; polymer matrix; recycling; structure; properties; application

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

Valorization of Agri-Food Waste Biomass

edited by Voltaire Sant'Anna and Lilian Raquel Hickert

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3024 | Submission Open

Keywords: upcycled foods; food residues; food byproducts; circular economy; food waste

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

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