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Soil Improvement and Foundation Engineering
edited by Hongjie Lin and Dan Chang
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1431 | Submission Open
Keywords: soil improvement; special soil mechanics; foundations; hydromechanical properties of soils
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Advanced Technologies for Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0, 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1172 | Submission Open
Keywords: Industry 4.0; Industry 5.0; logistics; human factors and ergonomics; industrial Internet of Things; optimization; production planning; sustainability; human-centric manufacturing system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)
Vibration Control of On- and Off-Shore Wind Turbines
edited by Andreas E. Kampitsis
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1108 | Submission Open
Keywords: on-shore and off-shore wind turbines; aerodynamics; vibration generation; vibration control techniques; materials and damping systems for vibration mitigation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Acoustics and Vibrations)
The Rise of Mobile Solar: Trends, Applications, and Future Perspectives
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1003 | Submission Open
Keywords: transportation; solar electric vehicle (sev); vehicle-integrated photovoltaic (vipv); flexible pv; heigh-efficiency pv; haps; reliability; energy system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Science and Technology)
Smart Disaster Prevention, Risk Reduction and Post-Disaster Rescue in Civil Engineering
edited by Jun Dai, and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 877 | Submission Open
Keywords: disaster scenario modeling; disaster evolution simulation; disaster mitigation; structural resilience enhancement; post-disaster assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
Bioengineering Microbial Control: Precision Tools for Sustainable Agriculture submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 818 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioengineering; microbial control; precision agriculture; sustainable farming; biocontrol agents; CRISPR; synthetic biology; plant– -microbe interactions; crop resilience; eco-friendly agriculture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain for Networking
edited by , and Juan Carlos Jáuregui-Correa
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 812 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; blockchain; networking; decentralized systems; network security; 6G networks; edge computing; federated learning; smart contracts; trust management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Cognitive, Affective and Behavior Neuroscience
edited by Nicholas Altieri
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 711 | Submission Open
Keywords: perception; cognition; behavior; information processing; cognitive modeling; neuroimaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Neuroscience and Neural Engineering)
Advanced Sensors Integrated for Biomedical Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 657 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomedical sensors; wearable sensors; implantable sensors; biosensors; medical devices; point-of-care diagnostics; continuous monitoring; chronic disease management; micro/nanofabrication; Internet of Medical Things (IoMT); personalized medicine; biomarkers; smart textiles
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)
Application of Radiation Technology in Environmental Protection
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 656 | Submission Open
Keywords: radiation; water; air; sludge; pollutants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)
Advances in Radiation Chemistry: Mechanisms, Modeling, and Applications
edited by and Jintana Meesungnoen
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 427 | Submission Open
Keywords: ionizing radiation; radiolysis; pulse radiolysis; radiation-induced chemistry; free radicals; reactive oxygen species (ROS); Monte Carlo track-chemistry simulations; kinetic simulations; supercritical water radiolysis; nuclear reactors; corrosion mitigation; FLASH radiotherapy; radiation-induced DNA damage; radioprotectors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical and Molecular Sciences)
Natural Antioxidant in Foods
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 418 | Submission Open
Keywords: polyphenols; ROS free radicals; enzyme activity; antioxidant activity; kinetics
Recent Applications of Plant Extracts in the Food Industry: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 395 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant extracts; natural preservatives; antioxidant properties; plant-based food additives; sustainability; antimicrobial agents
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Science and Technology)
Current Advances in Nuclear Fusion Technology
edited by Alejandro Soba
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 390 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy and particle transport; multi-physics modelling; plasma turbulence and related transport processes; plasma hydrodynamics including linear; nonlinear and/or extended MHD; plasma instabilities; edge and plasma– material interactions; heating; fueling and current drive; laser– plasma interactions; target design and fabrication; driver technologies; hydrodynamic instabilities and implosion physics; fast particle physics and burning plasma issues; scenario development and control; fusion reactor materials; fusion reactor technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Physics General)
Hydrogen and Fuel Cells: Emerging Technologies and Future Prospects submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 353 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogen; fuel cells; electrodes; electrocatalysis; electrolytes; electrolysis; emerging technologies; perspectives
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Science and Technology)
Integrating GIS, Spatial Analysis, and AI for Sustainable Energy and Bioresource Systems submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 322 | Submission Open
Keywords: geographic information system (GIS); spatial analysis; renewable energy planning; artificial intelligence (AI); biofuels; environmental catalysis; resource mapping
(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)
In Silico Modeling of Human Organ Functions: Advances and Applications
edited by Alexandros Alexopoulos
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 314 | Submission Open
Keywords: in silico simulation; molecular dynamics approaches; physiological and pathological simulation; therapeutic optimization; computational drug discovery; multi-omics data integration; AI-driven biomedical; precision medicine; diagnostic models
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)
Advances in Nanostructured Materials for Energy Storage
edited by Mkhulu Kenneth Mathe
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 307 | Submission Open
Keywords: lithium-ion batteries; supercapacitors; solar cells; solid-state batteries; sodium-ion batteries; graphene; electrodeposition; metal oxides; metal sulphides; MXenes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Science and Technology)
Novel Technologies in Smart Manufacturing
edited by Wenchao Xiao
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 307 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart manufacturing; Industry 4.0; Industrial Internet of Things; artificial intelligence; digital twin; advanced robotics; additive manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)
Petroleum Engineering: Advances and Prospects
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 302 | Submission Open
Keywords: petroleum engineering; reservoir management; EOR; hydraulic fracturing; geothermal; sustainable energy; CCUS
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Science and Technology)
Pollution and Remediation in Mining Engineering: Sustainable and Circular Economy Approaches
edited by Ngonidzashe Chimwani and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 295 | Submission Open
Keywords: mineral extraction; phytomining; phytoextraction; bioleaching; sustainability; circular economy; recycling; pollution control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)
Eye Tracking Techniques and Applications submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 253 | Submission Open
Keywords: eye tracking; visual attention; human– computer interaction; usability evaluation; multimodal interaction; accessibility and assistive technologies; cognitive processes; data analysis; VR/AR and immersive environments
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Novel Research on Special Geotechnical Materials and Their Resource Utilization
edited by , Xingxing He and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 237 | Submission Open
Keywords: special geotechnical materials; expansive soil; lateritic soil; soft rock; saline soil; silt; construction waste soil; sludge
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)
Inorganic Functional Materials: From Precise Synthesis to Application
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 233 | Submission Open
Keywords: inorganic functional materials; precise synthesis and structural design; structure– property relationships; multiscale in situ/operando characterization; photocatalysis and electrocatalysis; environmental remediation and pollutant degradation; optoelectronic and multifunctional devices; green building materials; Al-assisted material design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
Resource Recovery and Utilization of Industrial Waste: 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 196 | Submission Open
Keywords: waste management; circular economy; energy valorisation; material recovery; recycling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)
Applied Aerodynamics
edited by , , and Yejun Oh
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 193 | Submission Open
Keywords: applied aerodynamics; computational fluid dynamics; high-speed flow; turbulence modeling; aeroacoustics; turbomachinery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aerospace Science and Engineering)
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Technology for 3D-Printed Functional Materials
edited by and Yuqi Jin
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 187 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart polymers; composite filaments; 4D printing; thermal management; functional structures; smart electronics; sustainability; modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
Infrastructure Resilience Analysis, 2nd Edition
edited by Jianfeng Zhao, Henry Liu and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 185 | Submission Open
Keywords: taxonomy; performance measures; frameworks; optimization approaches; risks and uncertainties; case studies; socio-economic impacts
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
5G and Beyond: Technologies and Communications, 2nd Edition
edited by Mah-Rukh Fida and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 182 | Submission Open
Keywords: fifth-generation; beyond fifth-generation; advanced wireless communications; terahertz communication; satellite; terrestrial networks; quantum communication; artificial intelligence and machine learning in wireless systems; URLLC; massive MIMO; network slicing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering)
Recent Advances in Artificial and Natural Antioxidants for Food: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 175 | Submission Open
Keywords: oxidation; free radicals; beneficial effects; rancidity; browning; alteration of aroma; food waste; circular economy; nanotechnology; extraction techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Science and Technology)
Mobility in Motion: Cognitive Applications for a Sustainable Future
edited by Máté Zöldy and Safa Bhar Layeb
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 168 | Submission Open
Keywords: cognitive mobility; smart vehicles; AI in mobility; user-centric design; transport management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Transportation and Future Mobility)
Optical Memory Technologies submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open
Keywords: photonic integrated memories; photonic latching; optical memories; optical memories; optical RAM; nanophotonic memories
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optics and Lasers)
Advances in Large Language Model Technology: Safety and Trustworthy Deployment
edited by Aishan Liu and Siyuan Liang
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 154 | Submission Open
Keywords: large language models; LLM safety; adversarial defense; privacy protection; LLM training and development; Decision-making
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Recent Progress in Enhancing the Tribological Properties and Lubrication Performance of Nanomaterials
edited by Javier Lara-Romero and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open
Keywords: boundary lubrication; superlubricity; wear resistance; friction reduction; tribofilm formation; 2D materials; nano-additives; self-lubricating nanocomposites; carbon nanotubes (CNTs); nanoparticles
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanotechnology and Applied Nanosciences)
Artificial Intelligence in Civil Engineering: Latest Advances and Prospects, 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open
Keywords: civil engineering; artificial intelligence; artificial neural networks; expert systems; digital twins; blockchain; machine learning; optimization; decision support automation; quality control; road infrastructure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)
New Challenges in Thin Films and Nanotechnologies submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open
Keywords: thin film deposition; surface-enhanced raman scattering (SERS); X-ray diffraction (XRD); raman spectroscopy; computational simulation and modeling; artificial intelligence in materials science; synchrotron radiation analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
Advances in Automation and Controls of Agri-Food Systems: 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open
Keywords: precision agriculture modeling; automation; wireless sensor network and IoT; smart sensors and actuators; strategy for resource use efficiency; control and energy optimization; decision support systems; machine vision systems; Ag-robotics; autonomous guidance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Science and Technology)
Dynamics and Vibrations of Nonlinear Systems with Applications: 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open
Keywords: nonlinearity; periodic solution; bounded solution; chaos; analytical and numerical solution; control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)
Advanced Control Systems and Control Engineering, 2nd Edition
edited by and Ricardo Simões Santos
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced control systems; control engineering; reinforcement learning; physics-informed machine learning; path-planning; autonomous vehicles; multi-agent systems; fault-tolerant control; intelligent control; robotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)
Innovative Small Molecules in Drug Discovery: From Synthesis to Application submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open
Keywords: drug development; heterocyclic; small molecules; alternative models; chemical diversity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)
Threats of Pests and Diseases to New Agricultural Crops in the Context of Climate Change
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open
Keywords: climate change; plant health; new agricultural crops; diseases; pests
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Science and Technology)
Recent Advancements in Dental Alloy Technology and Its Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental alloys; biomaterials; corrosion resistance; additive manufacturing; prosthetic dentistry; mechanical properties; surface treatments; digital dentistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Dentistry and Oral Sciences)
Robotics and AI: Planning, Control, and Applications
edited by Yi Fang, Yuxin Sun and Dongfang Liu
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open
Keywords: robotics; artificial intelligence; kinematic and dynamic modeling; motion planning; trajectory optimization; robot control; machine learning; deep reinforcement learning; sim-to-real transfer; multi-robot coordination; human– robot interaction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics and Automation)
Applications of Multi-Agent Deep Reinforcement Learning
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open
Keywords: multi-agent deep reinforcement learning (MADRL); large language model (LLM) agent collaboration; decentralized cooperative control; autonomous systems & robotics; smart transportation & traffic optimization; network security & resource management; digital twin & edge computing; CTDE (centralized training decentralized execution); graph neural networks (GNN) for multi-agent communication; robust & scalable multi-agent decision-making
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advanced Manufacturing and Advanced Materials
edited by Guido D. Di Bella
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced manufacturing; advanced materials; additive manufacturing; hybrid manufacturing; composite materials; friction stir welding; multi-material joining; process modelling; process– structure– property relationships; sustainable manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
Advanced Technologies for Next-Generation Vehicles and E-Mobility
edited by Zoltán Weltsch
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 107 | Submission Open
Keywords: next-generation vehicles; autonomous and connected systems; electrification and alternative powertrains; vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication; artificial intelligence in mobility; advanced sensor technologies; energy storage and next-generation batteries; smart and sustainable mobility
(This special issue belongs to the Section Transportation and Future Mobility)
AI-Driven Rehabilitation: Advances in Personalized Healthcare submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 107 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); deep learning (DL); explainable artificial intelligence (XAI); extended reality (XR); human motion tracking; personalized rehabilitation; remote rehabilitation; healthcare 5.0; 4P medicine; vision-based tracking
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
Advanced Metal Extraction Technologies and Their Application in the Production of Modern Materials
edited by Beata Pośpiech
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open
Keywords: non-ferrous metals; hydrometallurgical technologies; extraction; leaching; secondary raw materials; pyrometallurgical technologies; sustainable metallurgy; metallic materials; composite materials; modern materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
Microorganisms for Production of Biomaterials for Environmental Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open
Keywords: bacteria; microalgae; fungi; bioenergy; biomaterial; environmental microbiology; fermentation; microbial biotechnology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)
Natural Products: Source, Function, and Application submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural products; bioactive compounds; phytochemical analysis; extraction and isolation; structure elucidation; biological activity; health-related applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Science and Technology)
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