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Bioorganic Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry

edited by Anna Waszkielewicz

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 695 | Submission Open

Keywords: design; synthesis; biological evaluation; pharmacological activity; new derivatives; novel mechanism; biological system

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Emerging Spatial Analysis Methods in Geographic Information Systems

edited by

Andrea Nucita

and

Massimo Mucciardi

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 694 | Submission Open

Keywords: spatial analysis; geographic information systems (GIS); artificial intelligence (AI); machine learning (ML); deep learning (DL); large language models (LLMs); natural language processing (NLP); spatial clustering; urban planning; energy systems modelling; disaster management; remote sensing; GeoAI; data aggregation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Advances in Digital Signal Processing and Communications

edited by

Jaejin Jeong

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 661 | Submission Open

Keywords: adaptive filtering algorithms; digital modulation techniques; MIMO systems and signal processing; signal sampling and quantization; noise and interference mitigation; machine learning for signal processing; real-time signal processing; 5G and wireless communications; edge computing for signal processing

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

Multi-Scale Modeling of Material Behavior in Engineering Environments

edited by Kazimierz Drozd and

Shengtai Zhou

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 622 | Submission Open

Keywords: fractal structure; self-organization; heat and mass exchange; macroscopic research; FEM analysis; phase transformations; additive manufacturing

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

Applied Endodontics and Oral Health: From Materials to Medicine

edited by Igor Tsesis

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 617 | Submission Open

Keywords: endodontics; periapical disease; dental materials; root canal disinfection; regenerative endodontics; systemic conditions; endodontic imaging; AI-assisted diagnosis; decision-making models

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Dentistry and Oral Sciences)

Recent Advances in Pediatric Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, 2nd Edition

edited by

Hyo-Seol Lee

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 614 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric dentistry; pediatric orthodontics; orthodontic treatment; diagnosis; dental materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Dentistry and Oral Sciences)

Computer-Aided Design in Mechanical Engineering: 2nd Edition

edited by

Rocco Furferi

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 611 | Submission Open

Keywords: computer-aided design (CAD); mechanical engineering; design optimization; simulation techniques; additive manufacturing; 3D modelling; product development; sustainable design; virtual reality in CAD; engineering software integration; education

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Application of Artificial Intelligence in the Logistics Industry and Supply Chain

edited by

Taeho Park

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 591 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI logistics; supply chain; machine learning; cybersecurity risks; digital transformation; resilience; sustainability; risk management; ethics regulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Industrial Technologies)

Recent Developments in the Field of Intelligent Sensors

edited by

Marian Ion

Bogdan Firtat

and

Carmen Mihailescu

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 548 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensor technology; signal processing techniques; neural signal acquisition; neural sensing; biocompatibility; wearable pressure sensor

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

Solar Cells: From Materials and Devices to Applications

edited by

Jacek Dąbrowski

, Janusz Zarębski and Damian Bisewski

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 530 | Submission Open

Keywords: solar cells; solar modules; photovoltaic systems; solar cell applications; measurements and modeling

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

Cultural Heritage and Art in VR/AR/MR

edited by

Radu Comes

, Dorin-Mircea Popovici and

Calin Gheorghe Dan Neamtu

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 514 | Submission Open

Keywords: virtual reality; augmented reality; mixed reality; cultural heritage; immersive technologies; digital reconstruction; virtual museums; human– computer interaction; 3D scanning; digital art

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

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) as a Tool for Evaluating Sustainable Packaging Systems

edited by

Patrycja Bałdowska-Witos

and

Izabela Piasecka

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 496 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable packaging life cycle assessment (LCA) circular economy; eco-design packaging recycling biodegradable materials; environmental impact life cycle optimization

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

Advances in User Experience for Human–Computer Interaction

edited by

Yi Yang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 443 | Submission Open

Keywords: adaptive; context-aware and cross-device interfaces; multimodal interaction (voice; gesture; gaze); extended reality (AR/VR/MR) & spatial computing; conversational and agentic systems; accessibility & inclusive design; human-centered AI and explainability; UX metrics; analytics & reproducibility; trust; privacy & ethics in UX

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

Advanced Methods and Geometric Approaches for Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition

edited by

Elias N. Zois

and

Alex Alexandridis

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 441 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep learning for vision; machine learning for vision; pattern recognition; geometric data-driven topologies computing; Riemannian geometry; Riemannian computing; optimization methods on manifolds and/or linear spaces

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

Advances in Applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Software-Defined Radio (SDR)

edited by

Gordana Jovanovic Dolecek

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 425 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning; deep learning; wireless communications; software-defined radio; modulations; wireless channel; 6G communications; spectrum sensing; cognitive radio

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

AI-Powered Wearable Technologies and Applications

edited by Huaiyu Zhu, Haoyi Fan and

Wendong Xiao

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 418 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI wearable hardware; wearable active health; special wearable devices

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

Effects of Physical Training on Exercise Performance—3rd Edition

edited by

Marcin Maciejczyk

and

Przemysław Bujas

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 406 | Submission Open

Keywords: training; sport; health; fitness; aerobic performance; anaerobic performance; strength; endurance; power; intensity; speed; balance; physical capacity; co-ordination; hypoxia; plyometrics; interval training

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

Functional Magnetic Materials and Devices: Recent Advances and Emerging Applications

edited by

R. Raudel Peña-Garcia

and

Yuset Guerra Dávila

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 385 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional magnetic materials; devices; films; nanowires; sensors; electronic devices; diluted magnetic semiconductors

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

Machine Automation: System Design, Analysis and Control, 2nd Edition

edited by

Wei Li

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 383 | Submission Open

Keywords: modern mechanical design methods; digital design and advanced manufacturing technology; electromechanical system modeling; simulation and control methods; reliability analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Business Applications of Artificial Intelligence

edited by

Paweł Weichbroth

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 380 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; data analysis; data mining

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

Signal Processing and Communication for Wireless Sensor Network—2nd Edition

edited by

Gyueyol Kong

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 370 | Submission Open

Keywords: distributed signal processing; sensing; detection; and estimation in sensor networks; communication and networking technologies; cross-layer optimization for sensor networks; machine learning techniques for sensor networks; energy-efficient implementation for sensor networks

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

Radiation and Environmental Effects on Electronic Devices: Reliability, Failure, and Protection

edited by

Cher Ming Tan

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 370 | Submission Open

Keywords: degradation; safety; testing; mission-critical electronic systems; failure analysis; mitigation

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

Privacy, Security and Protection Mechanisms for Trustworthy and Resilient AI Systems

edited by Orhan Ermiş

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 356 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; large language models (LLMs); AI security and privacy

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

Sustainable Technologies in Construction and Building Materials

edited by

Tiziana Cardinale

Stefania Liuzzi

and

Chiara Rubino

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 326 | Submission Open

Keywords: green materials; reduction of CO2 emissions; energy performance; durability; environmental impact; adaptive envelope; smart materials

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

New Energy Materials and Devices

edited by Walid Dachraoui

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 309 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy materials; electrochemical devices; in situ characterization; operando microscopy; multiscale modeling; machine learning; degradation mechanisms; sustainable energy devices; interface engineering; device fabrication

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

Novel Technologies and Discoveries for Nuclear Fusion

edited by Fabio Panza and Francesco Orsitto

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 302 | Submission Open

Keywords: nuclear fusion; magnetic confinement fusion— MCF; inertial confinement fusion— ICF; Tokamaks; fusion-fission hybrid systems; tritium breeding; plasma

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Physics General)

Current Advances in Circuit Analysis and Signal Processing in Electrical Engineering

edited by

Hung-Yu Wang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 297 | Submission Open

Keywords: circuit theory; signal processing; circuit diagnostics and optimization; circuit optimization

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

Safety, Security, and Privacy in Data Transparency and Sharing

edited by

Henrique Santos

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 292 | Submission Open

Keywords: data transparency; data sharing; data security; data privacy; safety; privacy-preserving technologies; ethical data governance

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

Current Updates on Porous Materials

edited by

Bhupendra Kumar Singh

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 277 | Submission Open

Keywords: MOFs/COFs; zeolites; clays; catalysis; sequestration of hazardous contaminants

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

Advances in Mining Driven by Computational Fluid Dynamics

edited by Ming Qiao and

Ping Chang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 277 | Submission Open

Keywords: gas migration; spontaneous combustion and heating management; respirable dust mitigation; water inrush; PDM control; dust explosion management; gas explosion prevention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Advances in Food Safety and Microbial Control, 2nd Edition

edited by

Ramona Iseppi

Patrizia Messi

and

Carla Sabia

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 276 | Submission Open

Keywords: pathogens; natural substances; shelf life; antimicrobial; biofilm; spoilage bacteria; food safety; new detection methods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Microbiology)

Convergence of Big Data Technologies and Machine Learning: Integrated Applications

edited by

Chung-Hao Chen

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 264 | Submission Open

Keywords: scalable machine learning; computer vision; cybersecurity; bioinformatics; natural language processing; big data

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

Advances in Terahertz and Laser Technologies: Innovations, Applications, and Future Directions

edited by Hui Li and

Chenglong Zheng

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 258 | Submission Open

Keywords: terahertz technology; laser applications; metasurfaces; wave manipulation; photonic devices; imaging and sensing; non-destructive evaluation; ultra-broadband communication; optical engineering; terahertz metamaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Physics General)

BIM and the Future of Construction

edited by David S. Thorpe

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 253 | Submission Open

Keywords: BIM; civil engineering; construction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Cyber-Physical Systems and IT Solutions for Smart Industrial Applications

edited by

Paweł Kwiatoń

and Zoran Jurković

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 247 | Submission Open

Keywords: cyber-physical systems; IT solutions for industry; intelligent industrial systems; smart manufacturing; industrial automation; advanced control strategies; digital twins; internet of things (IoT); machine learning and AI in CPSs; process monitoring and optimization

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

Layered Nanomaterials for Sustainable Photocatalysis and Environmental Remediation

edited by

Monica Pavel

and

Ioan Balint

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 228 | Submission Open

Keywords: layered nanomaterials; approaches of fabrication; nanoscale structures; well-controlled properties; photocatalysis; environmental applications; clean energy

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

Intelligent Interaction in Cultural Heritage, 2nd Edition

edited by

Tibor Szkaliczki

Desislava Paneva-Marinova

Detelin Luchev

, Nektarios Moumoutzis, János Demetrovics and Radoslav Pavlov

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 218 | 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)

Application of Decision Support Systems in Biomedical Engineering: 2nd Edition

edited by

Maria Rizzi

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 195 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced healthcare methods; biomedical image analysis; computer-aided detection systems; computer-aided diagnosis systems; monitoring systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Advances in High-Switching-Frequency Applications for Electric Drives

edited by

Juan J. Aciego-Gallardo

Ignacio Gonzalez Prieto

and Angel Gonzalez-Prieto

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 188 | Submission Open

Keywords: electric drives; control scheme; power converters; electric mobility; axial flux electric machines; wide-bandgap technology; high switching frequency

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

Photocatalysis: Synthesis and Application

edited by

Diana B. Hernández Uresti

, Daniel Sánchez Martínez and

Elisa I. García López

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 166 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalysis; synthesis; photoelectrocatalysis; environmental remediation; energy; CO2 conversion

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

Computer Vision and Action Planning for Human–Robot Interaction

edited by

Antonio Marin-Hernandez

Paulo Menezes

and

Luis Felipe Marín-Urías

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 158 | Submission Open

Keywords: human– robot interaction; computer vision; motion planning; robotics; artificial intelligence; perception and navigation; machine learning

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

Recent Advances in Natural Language Processing Techniques, 2nd Edition

edited by Jie Yang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 158 | Submission Open

Keywords: large language models; machine reading comprehension; information retrieval; text mining; language generation; machine translation; multilingual systems; chain of thought; retrieval-augmented generation; DL-based techniques and tools for NLP

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

Fault Diagnosis for Electrical Machines, Power Electronics, and Drives, 2nd Edition

edited by

Jose M. Guerrero

, Araitz Iturregi Aio and

Sergio Toscani

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 150 | 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)

Antenna Systems: From Methods to Applications (2nd Edition)

edited by

Hosung Choo

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open

Keywords: antenna system design and optimization; antenna arrays; 5G/6G communications; antenna measurement; manufacturing methods; miniaturized microwave and millimeter-wave antennas; automotive antennas; radar antennas

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

Advances in Impact, Fatigue, and Fracture Mechanics: From Testing to Performance Improvement

edited by

Teresa Leonor Martins Morgado

and

Mario Pereira

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 141 | Submission Open

Keywords: impact; fracture; fatigue; structural integrity; finite elements; testing; artificial intelligence; machine learning; data-driven approaches; additive manufacturing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Emerging Technologies of Human–Computer Interaction, 2nd Edition

edited by

Tibor Guzsvinecz

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 134 | Submission Open

Keywords: human– computer interaction; immersive environments; interaction models; smart environments; user experience

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

Advanced Technologies for Net-Zero and Climate-Resilient Buildings

edited by

Mohammad Heidari

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 132 | Submission Open

Keywords: net-zero buildings; climate-resilient buildings; building decarbonization; energy systems optimization; renewable energy integration; building energy modeling; smart buildings and controls; digital twins in buildings

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

Radiomics: Latest Advances and Challenges

edited by

Alessandro Stefano

and

Giovanni Pasini

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 131 | Submission Open

Keywords: radiomics; medical imaging; imaging biomarkers; machine learning; artificial intelligence; multimodal data integration; feature extraction; reproducibility; precision medicine; clinical translation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Feature Paper Collection in the Section ‘Energy Science and Technology’, Second Edition

edited by

Demis Pandelidis

Katrzyna Wartalska

and Martyna Grzegorzek

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy efficiency; renewable energy technologies; advanced thermal systems; smart energy systems; heating; ventilation; and air conditioning (HVAC); thermal energy storage; energy recovery; evaporative cooling; water desalination ; water– energy nexus

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

New Technology for Wastewater Treatment and Energy Production

edited by

Joanna Czarnota

Adam Masłoń

and

Aleksandra Szaja

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open

Keywords: new technologies for wastewater treatment (e.g.; AOPs; MBR; AGS; mineral and organic sorbents; etc.); contaminants in wastewater (previously tested and new contaminants); water and nutrient recovery from wastewater; sludge-to-energy technologies; energy recovery and production; energy-positive wastewater treatment plants; process modeling and optimization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

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