Applied Sciences

Advances in Aircraft Design, Optimization and Flight Control

edited by

Izabela Krzysztofik

,

Grzegorz Kopecki

,

Slawomir Blasiak

and Andrzej Żyluk

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1462 | Submission Open

Keywords: aircraft design; flight control systems; sustainable aviation; aerodynamic optimization; unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs); flight dynamics; aviation safety

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

Innovative Approaches to Non-Destructive Evaluation

edited by

Luciana Di Gennaro

, Giovanni Loreto and

Mariateresa Guadagnuolo

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1459 | Submission Open

Keywords: NDE; SHM; multi-sensor strategies; AI-enhanced analysis; diagnosis; structures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Research on the Movement Dynamics of Ships and Underwater Vehicles

edited by

Yao Shi

, Qiaogao Huang,

Tiezhi Sun

and Yiwei Wang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1337 | Submission Open

Keywords: underwater vehicles; ship; trans-media; multiphase flow; impact loading and structural response; multi-vehicle interference; hydrodynamics

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

AI-Based Spatial Planning and Analysis

edited by

Iwona Kaczmarek

and

Stefania Pindozzi

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1061 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; geospatial data analysis; spatial planning; urban development; AI-driven decision

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

Vibration Analysis of Nonlinear Mechanical Systems

edited by Yong Wang and

Pavlo Krot

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1050 | Submission Open

Keywords: vibration analysis; nonlinear mechanical system; nonlinear dynamics; nonlinear vibration; vibration control; structural stability; analytical method; bifurcation and chaos analysis; nonlinear dynamic behavior

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Advances in Applied Geophysics for Environmental Monitoring and Cultural Heritage

edited by

Sabrina Grassi

,

Sebastiano Imposa

and

Claudia Pirrotta

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1039 | Submission Open

Keywords: applied geophysics; cultural heritage preservation; environmental monitoring; non-invasive investigation techniques; geophysical data integration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Carbon Nanotubes and Nanotechnology: Novel Applications and Future Perspectives

edited by

Sandra Zarska

,

Wojciech Ciesielski

and

Damian Kulawik

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1004 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; mechanical properties; biomedical applications; energy storage (e.g.; batteries; supercapacitors); environmental applications; electronic devices; future trends in carbon nanotechnology

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

Smart Transitions: Digital Technologies Empowering Sustainability and Circular Economy in Industry

edited by

Marlene Amorim

,

João Carlos Gonçalves dos Reis

and

Adriane Cavalieri

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 974 | Submission Open

Keywords: circular economy in industrial sectors; circular supply chains; circular waste management; circular-oriented decision support systems; circular decision support tools; Internet of Things; artificial intelligence; big data analytics

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

Phase Transitions in Polymer Composites

edited by Ning Liu,

Bin Yang

and Zhongsen Zhang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 899 | Submission Open

Keywords: phase transition; molecular dynamics; multifunctional polymer composites; polymer interphase; machanine learning

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

Advanced Technology of Information Security and Privacy

edited by

Livinus Obiora Nweke

and Mohamed Abomhara

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 875 | Submission Open

Keywords: information security; data privacy; cybersecurity; risk management; privacy-preserving technologies; threat detection; access control; security governance

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

Optimization, Navigation and Automatic Control of Intelligent Systems

edited by

Carlos E. Castañeda

and

Antonio Valderrabano-Gonzalez

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 831 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent control systems; optimization algorithms; autonomous navigation; adaptive and nonlinear control; machine learning in control systems

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

Backfill-Integrated Water-Conserving Green Mining Technology in Coal Mining

edited by

Qiang Sun

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 753 | Submission Open

Keywords: mining; backfill; green mining technology; water-saving strategies; eco-friendly materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Text Mining with Information Extraction: Latest Advances and Prospects

edited by

Loukas Ilias

, Dimitrios Askounis and

Spiros Mouzakitis

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 748 | Submission Open

Keywords: text mining; information extraction; natural language processing (NLP); named entity recognition (NER); relation extraction; large language models (LLMs); knowledge discovery; unstructured data analysis; domain-specific IE applications; multilingual text processing

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

Advances in Deep Space Probe Navigation: 2nd Edition

edited by

Mingzhen Gui

, Jin Liu,

Chengxi Zhang

and Mingzhe Dai

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 715 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep space probe; autonomous navigation; integrated navigation; celestial navigation; pulsar navigations

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

Dietary Bioactive Compounds and Their Neuroprotective Potential

edited by

Małgorzata Komar (Matysek)

and

Edyta Kowalczuk-Vasilev

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 708 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; neuroprotection; dietary bioactives; polyphenols; flavonoids; brain health; oxidative stress; neuroinflammation; neurodegeneration; functional foods; nutraceuticals; cognitive decline; gut– brain axis

Innovations in Dental Implants and Prosthodontics

edited by Eduardo Fernandez and Cristian Bersezio Miranda

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 678 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental implantology; prosthodontic innovations; advanced implant techniques; digital dentistry; implant-supported prosthetics; CAD/CAM technology; bone regeneration; implant surface engineering; biomaterials in prosthodontics; immediate loading implants; three-dimensional printing in dentistry; osseointegration; zirconia implants; patient-specific prosthetics; minimally invasive implantology

Human–Computer Interaction: Emerging Challenges and New Frontiers in the Era of AI

edited by

Carina Soledad González-González

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 636 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI-driven user interfaces; explainable AI in UX design; personalization in human– computer interaction; gesture-based interaction design; usability and accessibility in AI-enhanced interfaces; adaptive multimodal interfaces; ethical considerations in AI– user interactions; inclusive design; adaptive interfaces; human– computer interaction; human– robot interaction

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

Electroencephalography (EEG) Signal Processing: Advanced Technology and Application

edited by

Angelica Quercia

and

Pierpaolo Croce

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 625 | Submission Open

Keywords: electroencephalography signal processing; EEG complexity; microstate analysis; source reconstruction; connectivity analysis; machine learning; neurofeedback; brain– computer interfaces (BCIs); wearable EEG; multimodal neurophysiology

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

Biomechanics and Fluid Dynamics in Swimming

edited by

Carla B. McCabe

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 624 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomechanics analysis; injury prevention; sports medicine; kinematics; three-dimensional analysis (3D analysis); electromyography (EMG); muscle fatigue; propulsion mechanism; resistance; training load; range of motion; swimmer's shoulder; shoulder injury; rotator cuff injury; knee injury (breaststroke knee); low back pain; muscle imbalance; overuse injury; swimming technique; freestyle (front crawl); breaststroke; butterfly; arm pull; hand entry; body roll; scapular stability; core stability; glenohumeral joint; muscle coordination; proprioception rehabilitation training; strength training; stroke correction; warm-up; kinetic chain

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

Seismic Design and Analysis of Building Structures

edited by

Iraj H.P. Mamaghani

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 491 | Submission Open

Keywords: seismic evaluation; probabilistic methods; damage assessment; steel structures; reinforced concrete structures; concrete core design; steel tube design; ductility evaluation; detailing; and reinforcement; performance-based design; experimental validation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Fuel Cell Technologies in Power Generation and Energy Recovery

edited by Zhihua Deng,

Lixin Fan

,

Magdalena Dudek

and Shengqiu Zhao

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 459 | Submission Open

Keywords: fuel cells; power generation; energy recovery; hydrogen energy; PEMFC; SOFC; DMFC; hybrid energy systems; thermal management; fuel cell control and optimization; waste heat utilization

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

Trends and Prospects in Laser–Plasma Accelerator

edited by

Mario Galletti

and Livio Verra

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 366 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser– plasma wakefield acceleration; particle accelerator; beam diagnostics; plasma diagnostics; laser diagnostics; plasma sources; staging; high-repetition-rate plasma sources

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

Modeling and Control of Discrete Event Systems

edited by

Maria Pia Fanti

,

Zhiwu Li

,

Agostino Marcello Mangini

and Jun Chen

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

Keywords: discrete event systems; Petri net modeling and analysis; AI-driven approaches; control and optimization; cybersecurity in discrete event systems

Automation and Smart Technologies in Agriculture

edited by

Giuseppe Altieri

and

Mahdi Rashvand

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 354 | Submission Open

Keywords: automation; precision agriculture; data analytics; predictive analytics; artificial intelligence; machine learning; cybersecurity

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

Advances in Embedded Artificial Intelligence and Applications

edited by

Jalil Boudjadar

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 339 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI models reduction; computation-efficient AI; TinyML; embedded AI

Colors: Material Design and Reproduction

edited by Xiaoxia Wan

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 333 | Submission Open

Keywords: pigments and dyes; structural colors; color techniques; color reproduction; color management

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

Mobile Computing and Intelligent Sensing, 2nd Edition

edited by

Han Ding

and

Wei Xi

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 303 | Submission Open

Keywords: pervasive computing; signal processing for mobile systems; communication paradigm and hardware design; intelligence systems with machine/deep learning; security and privacy in mobile systems; IoT systems and applications

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

Advances in Sleep Disorders and Sleep Medicine

edited by Serena Incerti-Parenti

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 284 | Submission Open

Keywords: obstructive sleep apnea; mandibular advancement device; orthopedic and functional orthodontic treatment; sleep bruxism and sleep-related disorders; sleep medicine; dental sleep medicine

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

Ultra-Precision Machining Technologies and Their Applications

edited by

Chenyang Zhao

and

Chen Li

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

Keywords: ultra-precision machining; micromachining; surface control; ion beam machining; laser machining; manufacturing process; measurement; advanced materials; precision metrology; modeling and simulation; error compensation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanical Engineering)

Applications of Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS)

edited by

David F.L. Jenkins

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 274 | Submission Open

Keywords: lead free; piezoelectric; shape memory alloys; transparent conducting oxides; magnetostriction; two-dimensional materials

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

Energy-Related Research on Electric Vehicles and Hybrid Electric Vehicles

edited by József Menyhárt and

Péter Tamás Szemes

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 274 | Submission Open

Keywords: electric vehicles; hybrid electric vehicles; energy management; Battery Management System (BMS); regenerative braking; Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G); State-of-Charge (SoC) estimation; power electronics; sustainable mobility

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

Processing and Microstructural Evolution of Alloys

edited by Alfredo Flores-Valdés, Juan Carlos Fuentes-Aceituno,

Francisco Garcia-Pastor

and J. López-Cuevas

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 272 | Submission Open

Keywords: melting process control; alloy characterization; high-performance structural materials; mechanical behavior of alloys; modeling of equilibria; multicomponent systems

Advances in Cancer Prognostics and Therapeutic Approaches in Oral Oncology

edited by

Everton De Morais

and Roseana De Almeida Freitas

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 266 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral cancer; carcinogenesis; diagnosis; cancer heterogeneity; biomarkers; targeted therapy; immunotherapy; therapy resistance; prognosis

Dental Materials: Applications, Challenges, and Techniques

edited by Norma Verónica Zavala Alonso and

Amaury Pozos-Guillen

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

Keywords: dental material; clinical applications; innovation; processing techniques; material characterization; challenges in dentistry

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

Artificial Intelligence and Its Application in Robotics, 2nd Edition

edited by Seong Hyeon Hong and Yi Wang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 255 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning; machine vision; robotic control systems; human– robot interaction; innovative sensors; unmanned vehicles; field/industrial robotics

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

Periodontal Therapy: Latest Advances and Prospects

edited by

Natalia De Campos Kajimoto

and Juliano Milanezi De Almeida

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 240 | Submission Open

Keywords: periodontal and peri-implant disease; periodontal therapy; oral microbiome; host modulation; regenerative periodontics; antimicrobial strategies; oral– systemic health; biomaterials; translational dental research; smart technology in periodontal care

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

Design and Development of Advanced Thin Films Based on Nanocomposites

edited by

Bogumił Cieniek

and

Ireneusz Stefaniuk

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 234 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructued thin films; hybrid nanocomposites; polymers; DMS; inorganic nanostructures; esigning advanced functional nanomaterials; laser and vapor deposition techniques; characterization and applications of the functional nanomaterials; devices integrating thin films based on nanocomposites

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

Wearable Technology and Sensor-Based Assessment for Rehabilitation Applications

edited by

Zhuang Hao

and

Rui Araújo

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 215 | Submission Open

Keywords: wearable sensors; flexible electronics; implantable electronics; MEMS/NEMS toward wearable applications; health conditions monitoring; early diagnosis of diseases; biomaterials for wearable applications or biosensors; biofluids analysis

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

BIM in Building and Infrastructure Construction

edited by

Stephen Paul Coates

,

Mustapha Munir

and Eilif Hjelseth

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 197 | Submission Open

Keywords: BIM; BIM benefits; BIM application; BIM maturity; BIM utilization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Emerging Technologies in Food Microbiology: Innovations in Beer, Wine and Fermented Beverages

edited by Aneta Pater and

Fabio Chinnici

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 190 | Submission Open

Keywords: food microbiology; fermentation technology; beer and wine microbiota; yeast and bacterial fermentation; bioprocess optimization; sustainable brewing and winemaking; flavor development in fermented beverages; emerging preservation techniques

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

Artificial Intelligence in Medicine and Rehabilitation: Technologies and Applications: 2nd Edition

edited by Tomasz Kocejko

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 189 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; computer vision; image processing; image analysis; signal processing; signal analysis; computer-aided diagnosis; human– computer interface and interaction; human– machine interface and interaction; personalized robotics; translational medicine; intelligent systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Advances of Additively Manufactured Mechanical Metamaterials

edited by

Rafael A. Guerra Silva

and

Enrique Cuan-Urquizo

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 185 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical metamaterials; additive manufacturing; cellular materials; lattice structures; 3D printing; architected materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Additive Manufacturing Technologies)

Software and Systems Engineering in Astrophysics

edited by

Vito Conforti

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 177 | Submission Open

Keywords: astrophysical software systems; control software for telescopes; software architecture; open-source collaboration; systems integration; observatory control

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

Security Aspects and Energy Efficiency in Sensor Networks

edited by Krešimir Grgić, Višnja Križanović and Drago Žagar

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 177 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensor networks; security aspects; energy efficiency; privacy; security mechanisms

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

Natural Product Pharmacology and Functional Applications: Bioactivities, Toxicology, and Nutraceutical Potential

edited by

Dongyup Hahn

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 170 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; pharmacological activity; functional foods; nutraceuticals; toxicological evaluation; bioactive compounds

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

Microbial Pathogens’ Resistance Mechanisms and Application of Novel Antimicrobial Agents

edited by Jamil Jubrail and

Agata Urszula Fabiszewska

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open

Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; innate immunity; adaptive immunity; antimicrobial agents; natural compounds; synthetic compounds; antimicrobial peptides; protein targets; gene targets; bacteria; viruses; fungi; parasites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Microbiology)

Sustainable Agricultural Practices and Air Quality: Advances in Pollution Control, Odor Removal and Waste Treatment Technology

edited by Alberto Moreno and

Jesus Vicente De Julián Ortiz

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open

Keywords: agri-food waste analysis; circular economy; lifecycle assessment (LCA); outdoor air studies; indoor air; carbonyls; volatile organic compounds (VOCs); aerosols; tropospheric ozone and particle matter (PM) levels’ monitoring; passive and active sampling and analysis; health and risk assessment; quantitative structure– activity relationship (QSAR) (eco)toxicology studies of air pollution’ s impact on health; quantitative structure– toxicity relationship (QSTR).

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

Reliability Assessments and Prediction Methods for Microelectronic Systems

edited by

Sabuj Mallik

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 154 | Submission Open

Keywords: microelectronic reliability; failure mechanisms; predictive maintenance; artificial intelligence in reliability; machine learning; physics-of-failure; reliability modeling and simulation; vibration and fatigue life analysis; die-level failure mechanisms; thin-film reliability; electromigration; solder joint fatigue; die-attach and wire bond failures; underfill delamination; package-on-package (PoP) reliability; warpage-induced stress; thermal cycling reliability; system-in-package (SiP) degradation; fault-tolerant architecture

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

Challenges, Opportunities and Future Directions in Smart Manufacturing

edited by

Vicente Rodríguez Montequín

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

Keywords: GenAI; deep learning; recurrent neural networks; graph neural networks; natural language AI; heterogeneous manufacturing ecosystems

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

Power Electronics Based on Wide Bandgap Semiconductors

edited by

Wei Han

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 143 | Submission Open

Keywords: device technologies; packaging and integration; power converters; wired/wireless charging; thermal management; renewable energy systems; electric vehicles; battery management system; control and modulation; modelling and optimization; EMI/EMC

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

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