Applied Sciences

Novel Adsorption Methods for Effective Wastewater Pollutant Removal

edited by

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open

Keywords: wastewater treatment; bio-based adsorbents/green adsorbents; nanosorbents/nanomaterials; adsorbent kinetic models; adsorbent and fractal kinetics; adsorbent and fractional kinetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

Recent Advances in the Digital Construction Industry and Its Applications: 2nd Edition

edited by

Edison Atencio

,

Rodrigo F. Herrera

and Karen Castañeda Parra

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open

Keywords: Construction 4.0; digital construction; building information modeling (BIM); artificial intelligence (AI); Internet of Things (IoT); site safety enhancement; construction progress monitoring; infrastructure lifecycle management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

AI-Driven Structural Health Monitoring and Inspection for Civil and Hydraulic Infrastructure

edited by

Fei Kang

and Yonglong Li

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open

Keywords: structural health monitoring; damage identification; advanced computational intelligence; robotic systems; civil engineering; diagnosing infrastructure

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Precision Microbiome Engineering for Animal Health and Food Safety

edited by Elena George Olson and Dana Kristen Dittoe

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal microbiome; gut microbial ecology; microbiome-based interventions; foodborne pathogen control; antimicrobial resistance mitigation; metagenomics and multi-omics; microbiome engineering; animal health and welfare; sustainable animal production; food safety and quality

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

Advanced Research in Joint Kinematics, Kinetics and Electromyography in Sport

edited by

Ana Teresa Silveira Conceição

and

Hugo Gonçalo Duarte Louro

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomechanical analysis; kinematics; kinetics; electromyography; performance analysis; motion capture system; inertial sensors

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

Applications of AI and Robotics in Healthcare

edited by Denis Reilly

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; robotics; large language models; healthcare; chatbots; human– robot interaction

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

Prosthetic Dentistry: Advanced Materials, Technologies and Applications

edited by

Domenico Dalessandri

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open

Keywords: prosthetic dentistry; digital technologies; CAD/CAM; 3D scanning; virtual treatment planning; maxillofacial prosthetic rehabilitation; dental education

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

Advanced Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality: Immersive Applications and Innovative Techniques: 3rd Edition

edited by

Chaman Sabharwal

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open

Keywords: virtual reality; augmented reality; digital; immersion; remote; AR and AI

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

Speech Recognition and Natural Language Processing—Second Edition

edited by Asad Abdi and

Farid Meziane

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open

Keywords: automatic speech recognition; natural language understanding; sentiment analysis; machine translation; voice user interfaces; speech-to-text; text-to-speech; dialogue systems; conversational AI; spoken language understanding; language modelling

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

Neural Networks and Brain Science: Structural Modeling, Functional Dynamics and Applied Perspectives

edited by

Vladimir Potop

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open

Keywords: neural networks; brain structure; brain function; computational neuroscience; neuroplasticity; neuroimaging; deep learning; cognitive processes; brain– computer interfaces; motor control

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Neuroscience and Neural Engineering)

Next-Generation Acoustic Signal Processing and Control

edited by

Jun Yang

and

Xiaoyi Shen

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open

Keywords: acoustic signal processing; array signal processing; 3D audio system; deep learning for acoustics; active noise control; acoustic and vibration control; intelligent acoustic systems; digital signal processing

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

Robotics and Autonomous Systems Applications

edited by

Leonel E. Lagos

and

Dwayne McDaniel

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open

Keywords: robot; robotics system; autonomous systems; human tracking; robotic solutions; artificial intelligence (AI) robotics

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

Infection Control and Antibiotic Stewardship

edited by

Juan Manuel Vázquez Lago

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open

Keywords: infection prevention and control; antibiotic stewardship; healthcare-associated infections; antimicrobial resistance; digital health and surveillance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

New Trends in Road Materials and Pavement Design

edited by

Huailei Cheng

,

Xingyu Chen

and Zhanchuang Han

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open

Keywords: asphalt pavement; mechanical behaviors; performance; material design; pavement modeling; pavement design; LCA

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

Food Analysis and Safety

edited by Mattia Rapa

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open

Keywords: food safety; food analysis; food contaminants; foodborne pathogens; food quality control; food authentication and fraud; chemical and biological hazards; emerging contaminants; risk assessment; traceability and food monitoring

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

Mechanical Properties and Characterization Technologies of Composite Materials—Second Edition

edited by

Sebastiano Candamano

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural fibers; fiber-reinforced mortars and concrete; textile-reinforced mortars (TRMs); harsh exposure; FRCM; 3D printing; supplementary cementitious materials; nanomaterials and nanocomposites; unconventional reinforcement; recycled aggregates; waste; self-healing mortar and concrete; smart/multifunctional composite; self-sensing composites; alkali-activated materials; geopolymers; building materials; calcium sulfoaluminate binders; cementitious composites; hybrid binders; calcinated clays; fly ash; blast furnace slag; natural pozzolans; waste management; immobilization of toxic wastes; foamed and lightweight concretes; mortars; grouts and renders; reinforced concrete; precast concrete; corrosion; durability; environmental assessment; materials processing; rheology; performance-based specifications; activators; additives

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

Nanotechnology in Porous and Protective Textiles for Hazard Mitigation

edited by

Guowen Song

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotechnology; porous textiles; protective textiles; hazard mitigation; nanoparticles; nanocoatings; textile engineering; porosity; hazard protection; functional textiles; nanocomposites; chemical resistance; physical shielding; nanofibers; textile modification; hazardous materials; barrier properties; nanostructures; textile performance; risk reduction; antimicrobial textiles; radiation protection; nanotextiles; porous materials; environmental hazards; textile durability; nanoscale engineering; personal protective equipment; absorbent textiles; hazard containment

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

Human–Robot Deep Learning and Interaction on Edge AI—Second Edition

edited by

Yi-Zeng Hsieh

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open

Keywords: computer vision; machine learning; human– computer interaction edge AI human-robot deep learning

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

Advances in Artificial Intelligence for Cognitive and Speech Therapy

edited by

María Consuelo Sáiz-Manzanares

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 11 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; multichannel data; machine learning cognitive therapy; speech and language therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

New Insights into Plant Physiology and Abiotic Stress

edited by

Francisco Garcia-Sanchez

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 9 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant physiology; abiotic stress; climate resilience; stress-detection technologies; biostimulants and biotechnology

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

Metasurfaces and Antennas for Next-Generation Wireless Systems

edited by

Ning Wei

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 8 | Submission Open

Keywords: reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS); movable antenna optimization; mmWave/THz communications; secure beamforming; position optimized systems

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

Waste Valorization, Green Technologies and Circular Economy, 2nd Edition

edited by

Amanda Laca Pérez

and

Yolanda Patiño

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 7 | Submission Open

Keywords: waste valorization; life cycle assessment; circular economy; recycling; sustainable development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

Advanced Digital Design and Intelligent Manufacturing, 2nd Edition

edited by

Jozef Svetlík

,

Rudolf Jánoš

and Ján Semjon

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 6 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced digital design; intelligent manufacturing; automation; robotics; Industry 4.0; 3D printing; sustainable manufacturing; digital twin; CNC machines; computer aided design (CAD)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Recent Advances in Sensory Polymers

edited by

Marta Guembe-García

and

Lisa Rita Magnaghi

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 3 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensory polymers; smart materials; advanced sensing materials; molecularly imprinted polymers; chemical sensing; conjugated polymers; colorimetric sensing; fluorimetric sensing; polymer-based biosensors

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

Advances in Intelligent Positioning Technology

edited by

Cristiano Pendão

and

Ivo Silva

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent positioning; indoor– outdoor localization; sensor fusion; 5G/6G positioning; cooperative positioning; AI-enhanced positioning; mobility; smart cities; seamless positioning

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

Natural Language Processing: Modeling, Optimization and Application

edited by Zuchao Li

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural language processing; large language models; deep learning optimization; model compression and distillation; text mining and analytics; semantic analysis; multimodal learning; information retrieval; sentiment analysis; computational linguistics

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

Intelligent Systems: Design and Engineering Applications

edited by

Héctor Alonso Guerrero-Osuna

,

Armando Jorge Sousa

and

Carlos Alberto Olvera-Olvera

submission deadline 22 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent systems; artificial intelligence; embedded systems; edge AI; cyber– physical systems; intelligent control; robotics; Internet of Things (IoT); data-driven engineering

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

Computer Vision in Automatic Detection and Identification, 2nd Edition

edited by

Yongliang Qiao

,

Daobilige Su

and

Meili Wang

submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2556 | Submission Open

Keywords: detection and identification; image processing; object detection and segmentation; computer vision tools and applications; pattern recognition; digital image techniques; multispectral image-based detection

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

Recent Advances in the Digitalization of Infrastructure

edited by

Laura Inzerillo

submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 362 | Submission Open

Keywords: remote sensing; BIM; civil engineering; maintenance design; sustainability; smart infrastructures; smart monitoring

Multidisciplinary Collaborative Design of Aircraft

edited by

Baigang Mi

and

Wei Huang

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4530 | Submission Open

Keywords: multidisciplinary design; coupling optimization; intelligent design; inverse design; high fidelity; high efficiency

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

Biomechanics and Performance Assessment in Paralympic Sports and Adapted Physical Activity

edited by

Vincenzo Bonaiuto

and

Delphine Chadefaux

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2970 | Submission Open

Keywords: kinematic analysis; biomechanical modeling; prosthesis and orthosis design; disability-specific training; sports injury prevention; sports simulation technology

Advances in Cell and Tissue Engineering: Biomechanical Modeling and Mechanobiology

edited by Scott Wood and

Arkady Voloshin

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2551 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanobiological therapy; mechanical analysis in biomedicine; cell culture; biomechanics; cell differentiation; mechanotransduction; numerical techniques in biomedicine

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

Design, Fabrication and Applications of Steel Structures

edited by Jie Wang and Fengjiang Qin

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1833 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced materials; structural design; fabrication technology; additive manufacturing; structural performance; sustainable construction; steel-concrete composite structures; digitalization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Multi-Scale Risk Assessment and Geological Characterization of Underground Engineering: Latest Advances and Prospects

edited by

Xiang Wu

,

Fenghua An

and

Peng Wu

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1782 | Submission Open

Keywords: risk assessment; underground engineering; safety management; human factors; technological innovation; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Perovskite Solar Cells: Materials, Technologies, Developments and Future Prospects

edited by Chunyang Zhang and

Dou Zhang

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1577 | Submission Open

Keywords: perovskite solar cells; photovoltaic materials; device stability; scalable fabrication; efficiency enhancement; interface engineering; sustainable energy

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

Recent Advances in Enhanced Oil Recovery for Unconventional Oil and Gas

edited by

Wenhao Li

,

Saipeng Huang

and

Wenming Ji

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 803 | Submission Open

Keywords: shale oil and gas; tight oil and gas; unconventional reservoir; enhanced oil recovery; CO2 injection; carbon capture and storage; nanofluids

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

Advances in Rock Excavation and Underground Construction Technology

edited by

Hao Wu

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 433 | Submission Open

Keywords: tunnel boring machines (TBMs); controlled blasting; rock mechanics; ground support systems; geomechanical modeling; real-time monitoring; automation in tunneling; sustainable tunneling; urban tunneling; deep underground projects

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Recent Advances in Deep Learning and Machine Learning in Information Systems

edited by

Dong Hyun Jeong

,

Jeong-Gun Lee

and

Bong-Keun Jeong

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 409 | Submission Open

Keywords: enterprise neural networks; explainable AI; knowledge management AI; business NLP; corporate computer vision; decision support systems; federated learning; AI governance; responsible AI; IS model deployment; business predictive analytics; generative business AI; information anomaly detection; human– AI collaboration; multimodal information systems; customer sentiment analysis; big data analytics; knowledge discovery; intelligent information systems

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

New Insights into Construction Materials: Greener, Smarter and Stronger

edited by

Stamatia Gavela

, Afroditi Ntziouni and

Nikolaos Nikoloutsopoulos

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 285 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional properties; durability of building materials; (ultra) high-performance concrete materials and structures; multifunctional/smart concrete; green concrete; incorporation of recycled materials; nanotechnology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Control Methods and Applications of Advanced Robotics

edited by

Carlos Aguilar-Avelar

and

Javier Moreno-Valenzuela

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 259 | Submission Open

Keywords: robotic systems; motion control; nonlinear control; modeling; remote sensing; estimation; real-time control; embedded systems; artificial intelligence; intelligent control

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

Soil Hydraulic Properties Characterization for Improving Water Availability: Second Edition

edited by Vincenzo Alagna,

Dario Autovino

and

Massimo Iovino

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 245 | Submission Open

Keywords: soil hydraulic properties; inverse modeling; PTF; soil physical quality; plant water availability; water use efficiency; vadose zone hydrology; urban soils; water saving

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Advances in Silicon-Based Optoelectronic Integration Technology and Devices

edited by

Mario Moreno Moreno

and

José Alberto Luna López

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 244 | Submission Open

Keywords: silicon photonics; optoelectronic integration; CMOS compatibility; photonic integrated circuits (PICs)

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

Emerging Technologies and Trends in Geological and Mineral Exploration

edited by

Xin Chen

and

Xiaojia Jiang

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 244 | Submission Open

Keywords: emerging exploration strategies; innovative exploration technologies; advanced exploration methods; data-driven exploration; sustainable exploration practices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Advanced Aerodynamic Design and Flow Control in Turbomachinery

edited by Hanan Lu and

Guangtao Ran

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 212 | Submission Open

Keywords: potential topics include; but are not limited to; the following: advanced aerodynamic design method; turbomachinery aerodynamics; complex flows in turbomachinery; active and passive flow control; applications broadening actuator use in different fields; design of actuators; flow control mechanisms; modelling and optimization; smart structures combined with drag reduction techniques; flow control in propulsive systems; flow control for aircrafts

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Structural Health Monitoring for Bridge Structures, 2nd Edition

edited by Yi Zhou,

Guangdong Zhou

and

Laura Ierimonti

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 202 | Submission Open

Keywords: bridge structures; structural health monitoring; sensor technology; condition assessment; damage detection; non-destructive testing data analytics; life-cycle management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Innovations in Regenerative Medicine: Implantology and Regeneration

edited by

Antonio Scarano

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 186 | Submission Open

Keywords: bone augmentation; regenerative medicine; stem cells; exosomes; dental implantology; digital planning in implant

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Recent Advances in Fatigue Strength of Metallic Materials

edited by

Ramūnas Česnavičius

and

Antanas Ciuplys

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open

Keywords: fatigue strength; metallic materials; additive manufacturing; low-cycle fatigue; high-cycle fatigue; corrosion fatigue; crack initiation; crack propagation; life prediction; FE fatigue analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Current Advances in Underwater Acoustic Signal Processing

edited by Jie Tian and

Huifang Chen

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open

Keywords: underwater acoustic communication; underwater acoustic imaging; underwater sensor networks; underwater detection; tracking and classification; underwater acoustic transducer; simulation of underwater environment and sonar systems; artificial intelligence in underwater acoustic engineering

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

Emerging Medical Devices and Technologies, 2nd Edition

edited by