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Deep Learning and Explainable Artificial Intelligence
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 14 articles | Viewed by 79483 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI-Driven Innovations)
Applications of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 14 articles | Viewed by 55050 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; artificial intelligence; healthcare data; e-Health; prediction
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI-Driven Innovations)
Wireless Sensor Network, IoT and Cloud Computing Technologies for Smart Cities
edited by Lilatul Ferdouse
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 13 articles | Viewed by 52987 | Submission Open
Keywords: Wireless Sensor Network (WSN); Internet of Things (IoT); cloud computing; smart cities; sensor data analytics; edge computing; smart infrastructure; data security; real-time monitoring; energy efficiency; smart transportation; intelligent reflecting surfaces; spectrum efficiency
(This special issue belongs to the Section Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrial IoT)
Using New Technologies in Cyber Security Solutions (2nd Edition)
edited by and Helge Janicke
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 14 articles | Viewed by 38497 | Submission Open
Keywords: LLM cybersecurity solutions; post-quantum crypto; deepfake attacks; metaverse cybersecurity
(This special issue belongs to the Section ICT Infrastructures for Cybersecurity)
Present and Future of E-Learning Technologies (2nd Edition) submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 29875 | Submission Open
Keywords: e-learning standards and specifications; quality in e-learning; instructional design; educational resources repositories; artificial intelligence applied to e-learning; creation of digital educational content; data science for e-learning; experiences in e-learning
Artificial Intelligence in Control
edited by , and Christoph Stefan Aigner
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 16721 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep learning; neural networks; artificial intelligence; (quantum) optimal control; (nuclear) magnetic resonance (imaging); medical imaging; controls systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI-Driven Innovations)
Edge and Fog Computing for Internet of Things Systems (2nd Edition) submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4750 | Submission Open
Keywords: edge computing; fog computing; IoT; computational offloading; orchestration; distributed computing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrial IoT)
Recent Advances in Social Networks and Social Media
edited by Hovhannes Harutyunyan
submission deadline 1 Oct 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 32243 | Submission Open
Keywords: network formation; social networks; network experiments; local interaction games; non-cooperative games; real-world complex networks analysis; pattern analysis in social networks; temporal networks; information diffusion models; reputation and trust in social media; social influence; recommendation; and media
AI in Its Ecosystem
edited by , Amin Ramezani, Mohsen Hadian and Firooz Saghezchi
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | 16 articles | Viewed by 33673 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI-assisted security; secure AI; AI-assisted medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI-Driven Innovations)
Blockchain Technology—a Breakthrough Innovation for Modern Industries (2nd Edition)
edited by , , and Roberto Tonelli
submission deadline 15 Oct 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5593 | Submission Open
Keywords: blockchain technology; smart contracts; IoT; big data; business intelligence; innovation; sustainability; supply chains; transportation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Blockchain Infrastructures and Enabled Applications)
Artificial Intelligence-Driven Innovations in Resilient Energy Systems
edited by Morteza Nazari Heris, Mostafa Mohammadpourfard and Qiushi Cui
submission deadline 22 Oct 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7489 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; deep learning; data analytics; smart grid; renewable energy; energy management; cyber-physical systems; resilience analysis; energy storage; demand response; microgrids; energy efficiency; grid integration
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI-Driven Innovations)
Multimedia Data and Network Security
edited by Zahid Akhtar
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 27898 | Submission Open
Keywords: multimedia security; network security; data encryption; digital watermarking; steganography; content protection; cryptography; secure multimedia communication; secure multimedia streaming; multimedia forensics; network intrusion detection; secure data transmission; multimedia authentication; secure multimedia storage; multimedia privacy; new transmission protocols; blockchain technology; privacy preserving multimedia processing; deep fake detection and mitigation; secure communication in wireless and mobile networks; threat modeling and risk assessment; security in IoT and smart networks; cross-layer security mechanisms for multimedia and network integration; AI and machine learning applications in multimedia and network security; case studies and real-world applications of integrated security solutions
(This special issue belongs to the Section ICT Infrastructures for Cybersecurity)
Machine Learning and Statistical Learning with Applications 2025
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submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 13222 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning applications; statistical learning; deep learning; supervised learning; unsupervised learning; reinforcement learning; feature learning; hybrid machine learning approaches
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI-Driven Innovations)
Multimodal Pattern Recognition of Social Signals in HCI (2nd Edition) submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4526 | Submission Open
Keywords: multimodal pattern recognition; social signals; human– computer interactions; affective computing; artificially intelligent companions; user affect recognition; machine learning; emotion recognition; gesture recognition
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI-Driven Innovations)
Adaptive Decision Making Across Industries with AI and Machine Learning: Frameworks, Challenges, and Innovations
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submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3782 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; deep learning in Industry 5.0; optimization; reinforcement learning; automation; predictive analytics; decision science
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI-Driven Innovations)
Advanced Human–Robot Interaction 2025
edited by and Wenhai Li
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3480 | Submission Open
Keywords: human– robot interaction systems; artificial intelligence in robotics; collaborative robotics in industry; digital twins for manufacturing; Industry 4.0 and 5.0
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human–Computer Interactions)
AI for Humans and Humans for AI (AI4HnH4AI)
edited by and Deepak Puthal
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2222 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI; innovation; learning; influence; humans
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI-Driven Innovations)
Innovative Computer Vision Solutions for Medical Image Analysis
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submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 273 | Submission Open
Keywords: medical image analysis; computer vision; generalizability; interpretability; class imbalance; image generation; feature fusion
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI-Driven Innovations)
Computational Science and Its Applications 2025 (ICCSA 2025)
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submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 214 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-performance computing and networks parallel and distributed computing; geometric modelling; graphics and visualization; information systems and technologies
Emerging Trends in Network Security and Applied Cryptography
edited by Hai Liu and Feng Tian
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 635 | Submission Open
Keywords: security and privacy risk analysis; network security; privacy protection; applied cryptography; trustworthy computing
(This special issue belongs to the Section ICT Infrastructures for Cybersecurity)
Innovative Research in Human–Computer Interactions submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 322 | Submission Open
Keywords: human-artificial intelligence (Human-AI) interaction & human-machine interfaces; ubiquitous & Pervasive Computing; augmented Reality (AR) & Virtual Reality (VR); brain Computer Interfaces (BCI) & Neurotechnology; tangible & embodied interfaces; bio-sensing & wearable technology; robotics & human-robot interaction; ethics; trust; safety and privacy in emerging technology interfaces; borderless & Sociocultural Research in HCI; future-Focused Research in HCI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human–Computer Interactions)
Best Practices, Challenges and Opportunities in Software Engineering
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 24 articles | Viewed by 62076 | Submission Open
Keywords: software engineering; large scale software systems; cloud computing; distributed computing; software services; software ethics; software social impact; sustainability; responsible software development
Transformative Approaches in Education: Harnessing AI, Augmented Reality, and Virtual Reality for Innovative Teaching and Learning submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 20252 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); augmented reality (AR); virtual reality (VR); immersive learning; educational technology; personalized learning; student engagement; 21st-century skills; curriculum design; technology integration; interactive learning environments; digital learning tools; transformative education; evidence-based practices; teacher training; innovative pedagogy; educational outcomes; cross-disciplinary approaches; learning experience design; gamification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human–Computer Interactions)
Extended or Mixed Reality (AR + VR): Technology and Applications (2nd Edition)
edited by Miguel Correia Melo and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6402 | Submission Open
Keywords: virtual reality; mixed reality; augmented reality; serious games; multisensory immersive experiences
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human–Computer Interactions)
The Internet of Things—Current Trends, Applications, and Future Challenges (2nd Edition) submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5906 | Submission Open
Keywords: internet of things (IoT); artificial intelligence and machine learning; blockchain; privacy and security; industry 4.0; cloud computing; big data; embedded computing; sensor networks; distributed computing; green computing and energy efficiency; internet of Wearable Things; healthcare; testbed and experimental results for the IoT; smart sensors; drones and UAVs; 5G and beyond-5G networks; software-defined wireless access networks; pervasive computing; social and environmental impacts
(This special issue belongs to the Section Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrial IoT)
STEAM Literacy and Computational Thinking in the Digital Era submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2256 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital literacy; computational thinking; STE(A)M education; generation Z; educational technologies; artificial intelligence in education; educational robotics; gamification; virtual and augmented reality; unplugged educational practices; mobile learning
Recent Advances in Data Mining: Methods, Trends, and Emerging Applications
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2206 | Submission Open
Keywords: data mining; pattern discovery; scalable algorithms; privacy-preserving analytics; feature selection; graph mining; real-world applications; interpretability; semantics analysis; emerging trends
Advanced Localization Solutions in IoT Smart Industry: Innovation, Challenges, and Applications
edited by Javad Rezazadeh, Reza Sabzevari and Ammara Khan
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1571 | Submission Open
Keywords: sensor fusion and wireless sensor networks (WSN); real-time tracking and positioning technologies; autonomous navigation and robotic navigation systems; GPS-denied localization and indoor positioning systems (IPS); simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM); environmental sensing and disaster response robotics; AI in localization and localization algorithms; IoT data analytics and edge computing for IoT; mobile robots and networked robotics; smart sensors and IoT connectivity; ubiquitous computing and IoT infrastructure; spatial awareness and location-based services; IoT security in localization and cyber-physical systems; localization accuracy and intelligent transport systems; IoT and robotics integration and localization in smart cities
(This special issue belongs to the Section Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrial IoT)
Recent Advances in Computer-Assisted Learning (2nd Edition)
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1388 | Submission Open
Keywords: e-learning; learning analytics; artificial intelligence; pedagogy design; learning management systems; online education; gamification; large language models; software engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI-Driven Innovations)
System-Integrated Intelligence and Intelligent Systems 2025
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 777 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent systems; pervasive and ubiquitous computing; structural health monitoring
Wireless Sensor Networks in IoT
edited by , Jinxin Li and Tiaojie Xiao
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 616 | Submission Open
Keywords: wireless sensor networks (WSNs); internet of things (IoT); artificial indigence (AI); real-time data processing; sensing and imaging; integrated sensing and communication; network optimization; edge and fog computing; time-sensitive networking; security and privacy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrial IoT)
Mobile Fog and Edge Computing
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 357 | Submission Open
Keywords: mobile fog and edge computing; mobile AI paradigm; next-generation IoT; mobile autonomous collaborative; 5G/6G mobile computing
Generative AI in Medicine: Emerging Applications, Challenges, and Future Directions
edited by Atsushi Teramoto
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 229 | Submission Open
Keywords: generative AI; medical image synthesis; diffusion models; report generation; large language models (LLMs); clinical applications; deep learning; explainability; AI ethics in healthcare
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI-Driven Innovations)
Advances in Failure Detection and Diagnostic Strategies: Enhancing Reliability and Safety
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 178 | Submission Open
Keywords: incipient failure detection; diagnostic strategies; reliability engineering; anomaly detection; condition monitoring; prognostics and health management (PHM); reliability enhancement; data-driven maintenance; AI and IoT; digital twins
Revolutionizing Industries: The Impact of Blockchain Technology submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open
Keywords: blockchain innovation; industry transformation; distributed ledger technology (DLT); smart contracts; decentralization; financial services; supply chain management; digital identity; FinTech; crypto assets; data security; Industry 4.0; cryptocurrency; regulatory challenges; trust and transparency; blockchain adoption
(This special issue belongs to the Section Blockchain Infrastructures and Enabled Applications)
Systems and Technologies for IT/OT Integration in Industry 4/5.0 Environments (SITE)
edited by Riccardo Venanzi and
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open
Keywords: Industry 4.0/5.0; IT/OT integration; intelligent manufacturing; digital twins; edge computing; big data analytics; cloud continuum; artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML); IIoT platforms; 5G/6G communication; industrial cloud continuum; smart factories; adaptive production lines; reliable communication protocols; security and privacy; blockchain technology; post-quantum security; microservices networking; green manufacturing; sustainable development; unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) networks; interoperability of digital twins; predictive maintenance; automatic anomaly detection; scalability and resource optimization; virtualized PLC; platform orchestration; zero waste/defect manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrial IoT)
Shaping the Future of Green Networking: Integrated Approaches of Joint Intelligence, Communication, Sensing, and Resilience for 6G
edited by , and Weijie Yuan
submission deadline 17 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open
Keywords: green networking; joint intelligence; software-defined networking; digital twin technology; energy-efficient communication; sensing and communication integration; energy-aware scheduling; power control in communication networks; resilient network design; smart city communication; wireless sensor network sustainability; energy harvesting in networks; energy-efficient traffic management; network performance optimization; network resilience and robustness; low-power communication protocols
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cloud Continuum and Enabled Applications)
Future Trends in Computer Programming Education
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 17403 | Submission Open
Keywords: strategies for teaching programming (e.g.; object-first; imperative-first; function-first); programming languages for an introduction to programming; teaching approaches for an introduction to programming; procedural/object-oriented/web/game/etc. programming education; cultivating computational thinking skills through programming; educational programming environments; programming microworlds; structure editors; program/software visualization tools; software quality tools for education; tangible programming languages/environments; educational/serious games for programming; distributed pair programming
AI in Complex Engineering Systems submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2268 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; engineering data analytics; engineering systems; fault detection and isolation; industrial automation; performance modeling; predictive maintenance; process optimization; sensor fusion; smart manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI-Driven Innovations)
Advances in Semantic Multimedia and Personalized Digital Content submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1397 | Submission Open
Keywords: multimedia; user profiling; context-aware
Wearable Computing and Activity Recognition
edited by Yang Gao and Yincheng Jin
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 10527 | Submission Open
Keywords: sensor design and integration; activity recognition algorithms; data processing and analysis; applications in healthcare; user interfaces and interaction techniques for wearable devices; data privacy and security in wearable devices; sports and fitness; integration of llms with wearable devices for enhanced activity recognition; conversational agents and virtual assistants in wearables; multimodal data fusion with llms for improved activity recognition; lifelong/continual human activity learning; adaptation and generalization
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI-Driven Innovations)
Application of Artificial Intelligence and Modeling Frameworks in Health Informatics and Related Fields
edited by Rafiqul Chowdhury
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7280 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; disease diagnosis; predictive analytics; health informatics; telemedicine; natural language processing; personalized medicine; big data and modeling frameworks; telehealth solutions; longitudinal/repeated-measures data; data analysis of genomic and clinical trials
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI-Driven Innovations)
Cloud Computing and Big Data Mining
edited by Rao Mikkilineni
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7094 | Submission Open
Keywords: cloud computing; big data mining; data analytics; machine learning; artificial intelligence; data security; data privacy; internet of things (IoT); edge computing; distributed computing; data warehousing; data processing; cloud storage; data visualization; hybrid cloud servers; edge cloud servers; integration of the internet of things
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cloud Continuum and Enabled Applications)
Advanced Image Processing and Computer Vision (2nd Edition) submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 5616 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced image processing; artificial intelligence; machine learning and deep learning; computational models; computer-aided detection; segmentation and diagnosis; computer vision; decision-support systems; ethics and explainability; federated learning paradigms; generative models; image analysis; interpretation and understanding; image-guided decision; planning and treatment; image pre- and post-processing; medical image-guided interventions; medical image processing and analysis; on-the-edge artificial intelligence; open-access imaging datasets
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI-Driven Innovations)
The Digital Transformation of Education: Trends, Technologies, and Responsible Innovation
edited by Zoltán Szűts, Péter Ekler, and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 214 | Submission Open
Keywords: computing education; software engineering education; artificial intelligence in education; large language models; intelligent tutoring systems; AR/VR/XR in education; innovative EdTech solutions; data privacy in EdTech; responsible educational technology; digital transformation in learning; adaptive learning technologies; gamification in computer science education; digital pedagogy
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI-Driven Innovations)
Emerging Trends in Intelligent Connectivity and Digital Transformation
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent connectivity; Internet of Things (IoT); wireless communication (5G/6G); digital transformation; Artificial Intelligence (AI)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrial IoT)
Generative Artificial Intelligence and Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning
edited by Anurag Bhardwaj
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open
Keywords: generative AI; privacy-preserving machine learning (PPML); differential privacy; federated learning; synthetic data generation; data anonymization; secure multi-party computation (SMPC/MPC); homomorphic encryption; fairness; accountability; and transparency (FAccT); AI ethics
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI-Driven Innovations)
Advances in Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Computing
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 419 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; cloud computing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cloud Continuum and Enabled Applications)
Redesigning Computer Hardware Software Interfaces for IoT Security
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open
Keywords: stochastic multiplayer games; information asymmetry; denial; deception; robustness
(This special issue belongs to the Section Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrial IoT)
Artificial Intelligence for Evolutionary Genomics: From Sequences to Systems
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; comparative genomics; evolutionary bioinformatics; phylogenomics; genomic prediction; evolution; multi-omics
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI-Driven Innovations)
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