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Advanced Technologies for User-Centered Design and User Experience: 2nd Edition

edited by

Ilsun Rhiu

and

Myung Hwan Yun

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 896 | Submission Open

Keywords: user-centered design; user experience; usability; human– computer interaction; smart products/applications

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

Recent Advances and Emerging Technologies in Oil and Gas Production

edited by

Xingguang Xu

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 881 | Submission Open

Keywords: oil and gas production; unconventional resources; MD; nanotechnology; big data analysis; artificial intelligence; digital oilfield solution; rotobic technology

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

Robust and Secure Learning and Applications for Heterogeneous Data from Multiple Sources

edited by Kaixiang Yang, Jichao Bi, Dan Dai and

Zhiwen Yu

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 880 | Submission Open

Keywords: heterogeneous data integration; robust machine learning algorithms; secure and privacy-preserving learning; multi-modal data fusion; explainable and interpretable AI

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

Current Trends in Food Microbiology: Food Fermentation, Safety, and Production

edited by

Batrinou Anthimia

and Spyros Konteles

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 815 | Submission Open

Keywords: food microbiology; food fermentation; microbiome; pathogen detection; food safety; food preservation

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

Biological Evaluation of Drugs

edited by

Eugenia Yiannakopoulou

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 815 | Submission Open

Keywords: biological evaluation and crude drugs; biological evaluation and pharmacological activity; biological evaluation and toxicity; biological evaluation and potency; animal models in biological evaluation; bioassays and error minimization; tissue or organ bioassays in drug evaluation; biological evaluation and vaccines; biological evaluation and antimicrobials; biological evaluation of carcinogenic potential

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Application of Software Engineering Techniques in Human-Computer Interactions

edited by Carlos Toxtli and Paige Rodeghero

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 812 | Submission Open

Keywords: software engineering; human-computer interaction; user interface design; requirements engineering; user-centered design; interactive systems; software testing; agile development; design patterns; quality assessment

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

Machine Learning in Acoustic Signal Processing

edited by Seokjin Lee and

Jun Yang

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 750 | Submission Open

Keywords: acoustic signal processing; machine learning; source separation; sound event detection; information retrieval; generative model; acoustic signal compression; underwater acoustics

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

Electrokinetic Phenomena in Microfluidics and Nanofluidics and Their Lab-on-a-Chip Applications

edited by

Yukun Ren

Weiyu Liu

and Ye Tao

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 735 | Submission Open

Keywords: micro-/nanofluidics; electrokinetics; electrohydrodynamics; electrochemical transport; soft matter; lab on a chip

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

Recent Advances in Optical Sensor Design and Applications

edited by

Ana Dinora Guzman-Chavez

Everardo Vargas-Rodriguez

and

Qun Han

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 680 | Submission Open

Keywords: optical sensors; sensors’ design; machine learning; artificial intelligence

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

Advanced Geomaterials and Reinforced Structures (Second Edition)

edited by

Yuliang Lin

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 658 | Submission Open

Keywords: geomaterials; geosynthetics; concrete and cementitious materials; clay; lime; rock; and mineral materials; asphalt binders and mixtures; sand and gravel; reinforced materials and structures; subgrade and retaining structures; geotechnical earthquake engineering; soil& ndash; structure interactions; mechanics; durability; hydraulic behaviors

Applications of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence in Geoscience

edited by

Yuzhu Wang

, Xiaoping Mao, Junqiang Zhang and

Zhangbing Zhou

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 633 | Submission Open

Keywords: geosciences; geoinformatics; machine learning; deep learning; artificial intelligence; knowledge discovery; knowledge graph; large language model; remote sensing; spatial analysis; environmental modeling; geological data mining; big data analysis; big data processing

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

Multimodal Robot Intelligence for Grasping and Manipulation

edited by

Tae-Seong Kim

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 561 | Submission Open

Keywords: multimodal robot intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; deep reinforcement learning; machine vision intelligence; visuomotor/sensorimotor tasks; short- and long-horizon grasping and manipulation; single- and dual-arm grasping and manipulation

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

Biomechanics and Ergonomics in Prevention of Injuries

edited by Jesus Ramon Jimenez-Octavio and Corina Klug

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 549 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomechanics; ergonomics; injury prevention; human performance; sports science; road safety; rehabilitation technologies

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

Recent Progress and Future Directions of Thermal and Mechanical Metamaterials

edited by Qingxiang Ji and Krzysztof K. Dudek

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 541 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal metamaterials; mechanical metamaterials; thermo-mechanical behavior; stimuli responsive; smart materials and structures; nonlinearity; control of wave diffusion; wave manipulation

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

Machine Learning in Biomedical Sciences

edited by

Matteo Bodini

Giovanni Cugliari

and

Andrea Loddo

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 534 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning; biomedical sciences; medical imaging; predictive analytics; genomics; personalized medicine; natural language processing (NLP); electronic health records (EHRs); drug discovery; explainable AI

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

Advances into Clay Minerals: Properties and Applications

edited by Márcia Elisa Boscato Gomes,

André Sampaio Mexias

Fernando Rocha

and

Manuel Pozo Rodríguez

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 532 | Submission Open

Keywords: clay minerals; genesis; chemical characterization; mineralogical characterization; industrial applications; technological applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Preparation, Characterization and Application of Functional Nanomaterials

edited by

Tshimangadzo Munonde

Anele Mpupa

, Mpfunzeni Raphulu and Selahle Shirley

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 530 | Submission Open

Keywords: quantum dots; biochar; hydrogels; nanotubes; polymers; environmental remediation; sensors; catalysis; energy storage; desalination

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanotechnology and Applied Nanosciences)

Advanced Artificial Intelligence Technologies and Applications in Manufacturing and Image Processing

edited by

Jianguo Chen

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 522 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; intelligent manufacturing; image processing; AI algorithms; machine learning

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

Novel Research on Natural Disaster Prediction and Prevention Technology

edited by Ming Fu and Lida Huang

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 490 | 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)

Smart Buildings: Integrating BIM and Artificial Intelligence for New Challenges of Design

edited by

Lorusso Angelo

Domenico Santaniello

and

Sara Antinozzi

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 489 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart buildings; building information modeling (BIM); artificial intelligence (AI); sustainable architecture; energy efficiency; sensor technology and IoT; digital twin; predictive maintenance; safety and environmental comfort; deep learning algorithms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Next Generation Lab-on-a-Chip Devices

edited by

Susana O. Catarino

Diana Pinho

and

Vera Faustino

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 472 | Submission Open

Keywords: acoustofluidics; biosensors; integration; lab-on-a-chip; microfluidics; microsystems; optofluidics; organ-on-a-chip; simulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

New Technologies and Applications of Visual-Based Human-Computer Interactions

edited by

Kai Essig

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 457 | Submission Open

Keywords: visual-based HCI; AI; camera stream processing; multi-modal interfaces; movement; intention; emotion and face recognition; activity; intention and gesture recognition; presentation of visual data; interactive data visualizations; multi-modal databases

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

High-Entropy Materials for Catalytic Applications

edited by

Luca Spiridigliozzi

and

Serena Esposito

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 415 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-entropy materials; catalysis; photocatalysis

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

Advancements in Computer Architectures and Real-Time Systems for Robotics and Mechatronics

edited by

George K. Adam

and

Jingsha He

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 400 | Submission Open

Keywords: computer architectures; real-time systems; embedded systems; robotics; mechatronics

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

Biological Activities of Medicinal Plants and Their Potential Applications

edited by

Georgiana Duta-Cornescu

and

Petros Tarantilis

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 385 | Submission Open

Keywords: medicinal plants; pharmacology; primary metabolites; secondary metabolites; biological activities; bioactive compounds

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

Emerging and Exponential Technologies in Industry 4.0

edited by

Gabriel Gaspar

Michal Kebisek

and

Guangjie Han

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 378 | Submission Open

Keywords: Industry 4.0; IoT; sensor; AI; robotics; microcontroller; embedded systems; digital twin

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

Novel Insights into Parallel and Distributed Computing

edited by Shaohua Liu and

Zhili Sun

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 372 | Submission Open

Keywords: parallel computing architectures; distributed systems and networks; scalable algorithms; big data analytics; high-performance computing (HPC); cloud computing infrastructures; multi-core and many-core processing; machine learning in parallel environments; energy-efficient computing models

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

Advances in Nanoparticle-Based Optical Sensors for Biomedical Applications

edited by Pooria Lesani and

Zufu Lu

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 372 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; biosensors; real-time sensing; fluorescent; intracellular sensing; cell bioimaging; biomedical diagnostics; disease detection; biomolecule quantification; nanotechnology in medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanotechnology and Applied Nanosciences)

Advanced Low Carbon Energy Systems for Built Environment

edited by

Filippo Busato

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 370 | Submission Open

Keywords: low carbon energy system; built environment; AI-based control systems

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

Machine Learning and AI Techniques for Intrusion Detection and Prevention

edited by Pierre Parrend

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 367 | Submission Open

Keywords: cybersecurity; detection; prevention; generative AI; supervised learning; unsupervised learning

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

Correlative Microscopy: Workflows and Applications in Materials Science

edited by Francesco Mura,

Marco Rossi

and

Daniele Passeri

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 365 | Submission Open

Keywords: correlative microscopy; CLEM; CPEM; data analysis

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

Advances in Milk and Dairy Technology

edited by

Aneta Brodziak

and

Jolanta Król

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 354 | Submission Open

Keywords: milk production; milk quality; bioactive compounds; milk processing; dairy products; innovative dairy technology; traditional products; whey

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

Human-Computer Interaction: Advances, Challenges and Opportunities

edited by Yong Min Kim

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 310 | Submission Open

Keywords: user-centered design; intelligent systems; VR/AR/MR interaction; AI-driven personalization; adaptive user interfaces; collaboration with AI agents; autonomous systems; human– robot interaction

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

Advances in Laser Technology and Its Application in Environmental Analysis

edited by

Jorge Cáceres

and

David Galán Madruga

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 298 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser-based techniques; environmental sciences; air quality; emergent compounds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

Edge AI for Real-Time Object Recognition: Innovations, Applications, and Challenges

edited by

Nico Surantha

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 287 | Submission Open

Keywords: edge devices; deep learning; model optimization; real-time object detection and tracking; hardware accelerator; privacy and security

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

Advances in Metalens: Design and Applications

edited by

Zhongzhu Liang

and Xiaoyan Shi

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 287 | Submission Open

Keywords: metalens; ultra-thin dielectric metasurfaces; efficient regulation of light waves; small-sized and lightweight devices; integrated flat optical components; functional metasurface; wavefront manipulation of light; metasurface holography; polarization image

(This special issue belongs to the Section Optics and Lasers)

Advances in Industrial Robotics and Control Systems

edited by

Ricardo Balcazar

Genaro Ochoa

and

Jaime Pacheco Martínez

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 282 | Submission Open

Keywords: robotics; automatic control; automation; mechatronics

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

Recent Developments and Applications in Tissue Mechanics and Tissue Engineering, 2nd Edition

edited by

Federica Boschetti

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 279 | Submission Open

Keywords: tissue mechanics; tissue engineering; structure– function relationships; experimental testing; computational modeling; 3D bioprinting; biomaterials; biomechanical testing

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

Industrial Applications of Laser Ultrasonics

edited by

Cuixiang Pei

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 251 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser ultrasonics; non-destructive testing; industrial applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Optics and Lasers)

Application and Development of Antennas and Sensors in Biomedical Applications

edited by

Iman Farhat

and

Lourdes Farrugia

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 250 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomedical antennas; hyperthermia and ablation; biomedical sensors; microwave imaging and diagnostics; artificial intelligence in biomedical sensing; machine learning for health monitoring; computational modeling in biomedical applications; wearable sensors; implantable sensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Microgrid and Smart Grid: Latest Advances and Prospect

edited by Vikram Roy Chowdhury and

Alberto Benato

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 250 | Submission Open

Keywords: decentralized energy systems; smart energy management; distributed generation; advanced metering infrastructure (AMI); renewable energy integration; grid-edge technologies; autonomous grid operation; demand response systems; peer-to-peer energy trading; virtual power plants (VPPs)

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

Piezoelectric Sensors: Design and Application

edited by Yahui Tian and

Michel Darmon

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 249 | Submission Open

Keywords: bulk acoustic wave sensors; surface acoustic wave sensors; resonant sensors; Lamb acoustic wave sensors; piezoelctric thin-film sensors

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

Optical Wireless Communication for 6G Communication Networks

edited by

Lisu Yu

, Xun Zhang and Xiaodong Liu

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 237 | Submission Open

Keywords: optical wireless communication (OWC); sixth-generation (6G) communication networks; high energy efficiency; high date rate; high security; reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS); multiple access

(This special issue belongs to the Section Optics and Lasers)

The Soil Microbiome: Diversity, Genomics and Potential Applications in Climate Smart Agriculture

edited by

Ahmed Idris Hassen

Olubukola Oluranti Babalola

and

Timothy Sibanda

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 237 | Submission Open

Keywords: soil microbiome; diversity; genomics; climate smart agriculture

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Microbiology)

Energy Recovery in Wastewater Treatment: Methods and Applications

edited by

John Kabuba

, Peter Ogbemudia Osifo and Benton Otieno

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 223 | Submission Open

Keywords: wastewater; energy recovery; biogas; anaerobic digestion; membrane treatment; technoeconomic assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

Pavement Construction: Material Characterization and Durability Analysis, 2nd Edition

edited by

Songtao Lv

Lingyun You

, Wujun Zhou and Wenyao Liu

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 219 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced materials of pavements; characterization techniques; pavement design; pavement construction; safety and durability; strength and fatigue life

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Applied Microbial Biotechnology for Poultry Science, 2nd Edition

edited by Elena George Olson and Dana Kristen Dittoe

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 216 | Submission Open

Keywords: microbiome; microbial biotechnology; nutrition; food safety; broilers; turkeys; laying hens

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Microbiology)

Terahertz Imaging Technologies and Applications

edited by Yuping Yang

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 206 | Submission Open

Keywords: terahertz imaging; continuous wave imaging; pulsed wave imaging; near-field imaging; computed-tomographic imaging; real-time imaging; biomedicine; agriculture; artworks; security inspection; non-destructive testing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Optics and Lasers)