Applied Sciences

Recent Advances in Hydrogeology

edited by

Magdalena Worsa-Kozak

,

Krzysztof Chudy

and

Dominika Dabrowska

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1074 | Submission Open

Keywords: geoinfromatics; remote sensing; emerging pollutants; IoT; AI; hydrogeological data analytics; groundwater; urban water; mine water; water monitoring

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

Technical Advances in 3D Reconstruction—2nd Edition

edited by Xi Zhao

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 973 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D reconstruction; 3D content generation; Shape representation

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

Smart Transportation Systems and Logistics Technology

edited by

Roland Jachimowski

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 937 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent transport; smart logistics; future mobility; autonomous vehicles; connected vehicles; artificial intelligence in transport; IoT; traffic optimization; digital transformation of logistics; digital twins

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

Analysis and Application of Mechanical System Vibrations

edited by

Grzegorz Szymański

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 901 | Submission Open

Keywords: vibration; vibration measurements and analysis; modal analysis; vibration-based machine diagnostics; machine learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

New Trends in Electrode for Electrochemical Analysis

edited by Luis Humberto Mendoza-Huizar and

Giaan Arturo Álvarez-Romero

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 875 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochemical analysis; electrode materials; electrochemical sensors; nanostructured electrodes; composite electrodes; nanomaterials; electroanalysis techniques; machine learning-guided design; electroanalytical pulse waveforms; ultramicroelectrodes; nanoelectrodes

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

New Sight in Sports Biomechanics and Sports Rehabilitation

edited by

Kyoungkyu Jeon

and

Dong-il Kim

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 754 | Submission Open

Keywords: sports biomechanics; rehabilitation; musculoskeletal rehabilitation; human functional movement; muscle contraction; posture control; kinematics and kinetics analysis evaluation; musculoskeletal rehabilitation; performance improvement; injury prevention; understanding of acute and chronic pain

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

Security and Privacy in AI: Human Interaction, Awareness and Protection

edited by

Xuechao Yang

, Chenhao Xu, Jack Li and

Xun Yi

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 684 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI security; data privacy; adversarial attacks; human-in-the-loop; explainable AI; trust in AI; privacy awareness; real-world AI cases

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

Current Trends in Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment

edited by

Adriana De Stefano

and

Gabriella Galluccio

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 670 | Submission Open

Keywords: orthodontics; orthodontic appliances; malocclusion; cephalometry; diagnostic imaging; models; dental; artificial intelligence; dental materials; temporomandibular joint disorders; interdisciplinary communication; treatment outcome; quality of life

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

Intelligence in Speaker and Emotion: Advances in Analysis and Recognition

edited by

Maroš Jakubec

,

Eva Lieskovská

and Roman Jarina

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 560 | Submission Open

Keywords: speaker recognition; emotion recognition; deep learning; multimodal fusion; speech signal processing; speech features; affective computing; human– computer interaction; noisy environment; robust models

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

Advancing Pediatric Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety Through Digital Technologies and Data-Driven Innovations

edited by Christopher P. Landrigan and

Stavros P. Derdas

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 539 | Submission Open

Keywords: pediatric healthcare; patient safety; healthcare quality improvement; digital health; artificial intelligence; medication safety; clinical risk management; family-centered care; telemedicine; pediatric intensive care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Feeding and Nutrition in Fish Aquaculture

edited by Daniel Espinosa-Chaurand,

Carlos Alfonso Alvarez-González

and Eduardo Quiroz-Gúzman

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 474 | Submission Open

Keywords: prebiotics; probiotics; ingredient processing; fish feeding techniques; fish feeding technologies; new ingredients

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

Software Engineering: Computer Science and System 2026

edited by

Vito Conforti

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 470 | Submission Open

Keywords: mathematics and computer science; software industry; software engineering; software for science research

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

Applied Artificial Intelligence and Software Engineering

edited by

Krzysztof Wnuk

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 420 | Submission Open

Keywords: applied artificial intelligence; software engineering; AI-driven software development; reliable AI systems; software testing and optimization

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

Machine Learning Approaches to Neuro-Immunological Disorders

edited by Hristina Zlatanova-Tenisheva, Georgi Slavov and Pavel Balabanov

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 389 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning; neuro-immunology; predictive models; personalized medicine; data integration; clinical applications; ethical challenges

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Food Fermentation: New Advances and Applications: 2nd Edition

edited by

Francesca Passannanti

and

Rosa Colucci Cante

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 289 | Submission Open

Keywords: fermentation; functional food; advanced methodologies; novel food; nutraceuticals; agri-food waste; microorganism

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

Tools for Implementing and Monitoring Circularity in the Built Environment—2nd Edition

edited by

Luís Bragança

and Rand Askar

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 286 | Submission Open

Keywords: circular economy in the built environment; existing and new stock; assessment and monitoring; CE integration into sustainability frameworks; design support tools; circularity indicators; management models; barriers and opportunities; digitalisation and automation; BIM

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Advances in Aircraft Design and Bioenergy

edited by

Ziyu Liu

and Xiaobin Shen

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 221 | Submission Open

Keywords: bionic aircraft; biofuels; aerospace vehicles; bionic robotics; sustainable aviation; combustion and emissions; aerospace engineering; renewable energy; environmental impact assessment; life cycle assessment; flight dynamics

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

Environmental Health: Innovation and Application

edited by

Ana Monteiro

and

Marina Almeida-Silva

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 208 | Submission Open

Keywords: environment; health; innovation; application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

Development and Application of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Control Technology, 2nd Edition

edited by Xiaoping Xu,

Rui Wang

and

Rosario Pecora

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced control algorithms; autonomous navigation; multi-sensor integration; swarm intelligence; artificial intelligence; human– UAV interaction; practical applications

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

Nanostructured Adsorbents for Environmental Remediation: 2nd Edition

edited by

Norma-Aurea Rangel-Vàzquez

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; nanohydrogels; adsorbents; water; remediation; simulation; modelling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

Synergistic Exploitation of Mineral and Geothermal Resources: Thermal Management and Multiphysical Geomechanics

edited by

Qiang Li

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 107 | Submission Open

Keywords: co-extraction technologies; underground thermal management; seasonal thermal storage; seasonal thermal storage; heat and mass transfer; THM effects; rock fractures seepage; cyclic thermal loading

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

New Trends in the Structure Characterization of Food: 2nd Edition

edited by

María de Jesús Perea-Flores

and

Ma de la Paz Salgado-Cruz

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open

Keywords: food materials and emerging technologies; ultrasound; microwave and infrared technologies; nutrients and components (biopolymers and secondary metabolites); dietary supplements and functional foods; agroindustrial waste; spectroscopy— Raman; IR; X-ray diffraction (XRD); microscopy techniques light microscopy (LM); confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM); scanning electron microscopy (SEM); transmission electron microscopy (TEM); atomic force microscopy (AFM) super-resolution microscopy saturated structured illumination microscopy (SSIM); stimulated emission depletion microscopy (STED); photoactivated localization microscopy (PALM); fluorescence photoactivation localization microscopy (FPALM); stochastic optical reconstruction microscopy (STORM)

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

Oral Microbiology

edited by

Violet I. Haraszthy

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 88 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral microbiome; oral biofilms; microbial dysbiosis; dental caries; periodontal disease; host– microbe interactions; antimicrobial strategies; diagnostic technologies; bioactive materials; translational dentistry

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

Recent Advances in Postharvest Handling, Storage, Processing and Packaging, and Management of Fruits and Vegetables

edited by

Sandra Horvitz

and

Hosahalli S. Ramaswamy

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open

Keywords: fresh produce; fruits & vegetables; postharvest management; food loss and waste; cooling and cold storage; shelf-life extension; cold chain; modified atmosphere packaging; food quality

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

Application of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Human-Computer Interaction: 2nd Edition

edited by

Pingping Zhu

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open

Keywords: human– computer interaction; machine learning; human-robot interaction; human– swarm interaction; human-centered computing

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

Materials and Structures and SHM Techniques for Seismic Resilience and Vibration Control

edited by Yeshou Xu,

Xinghuai Huang

and

Yao-Rong Dong

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | Submission Open

Keywords: vibration reduction; structural health monitoring; damping materials; vibration isolation; structural dynamics; damage detection; smart structures; civil engineering

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

Feature Review Papers in ‘Transportation and Future Mobility’ Section

edited by David Fernández-Llorca,

Suchao Xie

and

Nadia Giuffrida

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 27922 | Submission Open

Keywords: transportation; traffic; future mobility

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

Advances in Computer Vision and Digital Image Processing

edited by

Panayiotis Vlamos

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 14 articles | Viewed by 12518 | Submission Open

Keywords: computer vision; digital image processing; deep learning; object detection; image segmentation; generative AI; medical imaging; scene understanding; multimodal data fusion; embedded vision systems; human– computer interaction; real-time image analysis

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

Machine Learning and Its Application for Anomaly Detection

edited by

Naeem Ayoub

and Amira Mouakher

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10761 | Submission Open

Keywords: anomaly detection; explainable AI (XAI); time-series analysis; generative AI; predictive maintenance; cybersecurity; industrial monitoring; healthcare analytics; real-time systems; federated learning; privacy-preserving machine learning; image anomaly detection; edge computing; cloud-based detection; outlier detection; adaptive detection systems and industrial IoTs

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

Green Technologies and Applications

edited by

Sergio Correia

and

João Pedro Matos-Carvalho

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 8765 | Submission Open

Keywords: renewable energy and green technology; green smart cities; green technologies and applications; green communication systems and networks; artificial intelligence for green IoT; applied mathematical modeling in renewable energy; ai application to sustainable technologies

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

Advanced Signal and Image Processing for Applied Engineering

edited by

Mouloud Adel

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 8351 | Submission Open

Keywords: signal processing; image processing; algorithmic approaches; computational frameworks; healthcare; communication; manufacturing; automotive; energy systems; biomedical image processing; machine learning; computer-aided diagnosis; pattern recognition

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

Deep Learning and Data Mining: Latest Advances and Applications

edited by Mehmed M. Kantardzic,

Mehmet Akif Gulum

and Hanqing Hu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7268 | Submission Open

Keywords: data mining; deep learning; learning algorithms; multimodal data

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

Simulations and Experiments in the Design of Transport Vehicles: 2nd Edition

edited by

Ján Dižo

,

Alyona Lovska

and

Miroslav Blatnický

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 6597 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced methods in the design of transport vehicles; new trends in computational methods; simulation computations; experiments— laboratory vs. real operation; transport vehicles; dynamics of transport vehicles; track irregularities; multibody dynamics; finite element methods; artificial intelligence; virtual reality; neural networks in transport vehicles; digital twins in transport means analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Advancing Building Information Modeling Through Artificial Intelligence: Methods, Applications, and Challenges

edited by

Eric Fabián Forcael Durán

and

Felipe Muñoz-La Rivera

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6234 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); building information modeling (BIM); machine learning; generative design; computer vision in construction; digital twins; smart construction; automation in AEC; predictive maintenance; data-driven design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Electromagnetic Waves: Applications and Challenges

edited by

Gabriela Atanasova

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6193 | Submission Open

Keywords: electromagnetic waves; antenna; wireless communication; microwave imaging; metamaterials; metasurfaces; biomedical applications; biological effect; energy harvesting; wireless power transmission; computational electrodynamics

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

Advances in Geopolymers and Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Composites

edited by

Zhiyun Deng

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6131 | Submission Open

Keywords: geopolymers; fiber-reinforced concrete; sustainable construction materials; mechanical properties; durability; concrete composites; structural applications; recycling; environmental impact

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Advanced Plant Biotechnology in Sustainable Agriculture—2nd Edition

edited by

Anzhen Qin

and

Dongfeng Ning

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5667 | Submission Open

Keywords: genetic engineering; cropping systems; smart fertigation; remote sensing; climate change

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

Sustainable Railway Infrastructures: Health Monitoring, Assessment and Maintenance: 2nd Edition

edited by

Jie Geng

, Yuntai Zhang and Zhipeng Lai

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4538 | Submission Open

Keywords: railway infrastructure; health monitoring; artificial intelligence; digital twins; big data analytics; IOT-based systems; risk assessment; sustainable railway operations

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

Current Trends, Opportunities, and Challenges for Biomaterials in Dental Applications

edited by

Marko Vuletić

,

Dragana Gabrić

and Valentina Rajić

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3120 | Submission Open

Keywords: regenerative dentistry; tissue engineering; bioactive glass; dentin graft; osteointegration; polymeric biomaterials; dental implants; zirconia ceramics; adhesive systems

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

Unmanned Systems: Intelligent Perception, Autonomous Navigation, and Positioning

edited by

Haoqian Huang

and Di Wang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3003 | Submission Open

Keywords: unmanned system; environment perception; navigation and positioning; mapping

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

10th Anniversary of Materials Section—Recent Advances in "Materials Sciences and Engineering"

edited by

Sebastiano Candamano

and

Luca Spiridigliozzi

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 2623 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; nanotechnology; nanocomposites; nanoparticles; microfibers; nanofibers; carbon nanotubes; graphene; polymers; composites; metallic alloys; ceramics; semiconductors; quantum dots; thin films; coatings; polymer composites; ceramic composites; metal matrix composites; carbon fibers; glass fibers; shape memory alloys; porous materials; polymer blends; magnetic materials; smart materials; responsive materials; self-healing materials; biomaterials; biodegradable materials; tissue engineering; drug delivery; scaffolds; biosensors; biomimetic materials; catalysis; photocatalysis; electrochemistry; surface modification; corrosion resistance; energy storage; batteries; supercapacitors; fuel cells; solar cells; hydrogen production; hydrogels; aerogels; flexible electronics; wearable devices; 3D printing; additive manufacturing; mechanical properties; strength; toughness; hardness; elasticity; thermal conductivity; electrical conductivity; optical properties; luminescence; photoluminescence; sustainable materials; green synthesis; recycling; degradation; characterization; microscopy; X-ray diffraction; spectroscopy; rheology; mechanical testing; electrochemical testing; thermal analysis; computational materials science; machine learning; molecular dynamics composites for the built environment; green composites; advanced and sustainable binders; FRCM; fiber-reinforced composites; mortar/concrete with phase change materials (PCMs) or nanomaterials; durability; LCA; recycled aggregate; characterization

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

Recent Advances in Geotechnical Structures and Soil–Structure Interaction

edited by

Shengyi Cong

and Xudong Zhang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2423 | Submission Open

Keywords: cold-region geotechnics; frozen soil mechanics; soil– structure interaction; hydro– thermo– mechanical coupling modeling; remote sensing and monitoring; field experiments and case studies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Cloud Computing: New Network Technology and Information Security

edited by

Madhuri Siddula

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2129 | Submission Open

Keywords: cloud computing; security models; networks; information security

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

New Horizons in Structural Health Monitoring of Railway Infrastructure

edited by

,

,

and

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1977 | Submission Open

Keywords: railway infrastructure; structural health monitoring; AI; monitoring technology; data mining; condition assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Advances and Applications of Food Industry By-Products

edited by

Djurdjica Ačkar

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1968 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; fibre; extraction; food processing; nutritive value; safety; biofuel; water purification; incapsualtion

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

Human–Robot Interaction and Control

edited by

Isaac Chairez

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1774 | Submission Open

Keywords: human– robot interaction; collaborative robots; control systems in coordinated robotics systems; human-centered robotic systems

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

Fifth Anniversary of "Biomedical Engineering" Section—Recent Advances in Biomedical Engineering

edited by Stefan H. Bossmann and

Jennifer Davis

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1755 | Submission Open

Keywords: medical imaging; biomaterials; functional implants; drug delivery and transfection; biomechanics; metabolism; epigenetics; biomedical sensors; liquid biopsy technologies; AI in healthcare; rehabilitation engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

5th Anniversary of the Section "Applied Thermal Engineering"—Recent Advances in Sustainable Energy and Solid Waste Management

edited by

,

,

,

and Lili Ye

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1754 | Submission Open

Keywords: waste-to-energy; biomass conversion; green hydrogen; solid waste management; plastic pyrolysis; sludge treatment; tire recycling; circular economy; resource recovery; environmental sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Thermal Engineering)

10th Anniversary of the Energy Science and Technology Section—the Future of Energy

edited by

Rodolfo Dufo-López

and

Jesús Sergio Artal-Sevil

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1635 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy efficiency; renewable energy generation; emerging energy technologies; energy storage (batteries; pumped hydro storage; hydrogen; thermal storage; CAES… ); decarbonizing industrial processes; biofuels; hydrogen economy; advanced heating and cooling solutions; evolution of electric mobility; power-to-X; low-carbon technologies in energy systems; energy harvesting; grid integration and ancillary services; off-grid energy systems; analysis; simulation and optimization of energy systems; power electronics for energy systems; energy management; energy optimization; carbon capture; utilization; and storage

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

Current Approaches in Applied Geochemistry

edited by

Qingjie Gong

and Jiayong Pan

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1602 | Submission Open

Keywords: mineral exploration; environmental quality assessment; geohealth; elemental and isotopic behaviors; source tracing and provenance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

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