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Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Large Language Modelling
edited by Ming Liu
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 17 articles | Viewed by 35372 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural language processing; small efficient language modelling; continual learning; text generation; adversarial learning; scientific text mining; multimodality; conversational systems; large language model
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI-Driven Innovations)
Artificial Intelligence in Industrial IoT Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 22023 | Submission Open
Keywords: Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT); communication architectures for industrial processes; artificial intelligence in industry; cyber physical systems (CPS); smart sensors and actuators; information architectures for CPSs; Industry 4.0; industrial communications; wireless communications; fuzzy logic; machine learning; edge computing; fog computing; cloud computing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrial IoT)
Generative Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Industrial Processes and Manufacturing
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13386 | Submission Open
Keywords: generative AI; supply chain; digital twins; construction; cloud-based manufacturing; prototyping; regulatory technologies; Industry 5.0
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI-Driven Innovations)
IT in Production and Logistics
edited by , Anne Antonia Scheidler, Marc Stautner and Simon J. E. Taylor
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6965 | Submission Open
Keywords: production; logistics; business processes; industrial IT systems; material flow simulation; industrial web applications; data modeling and data quality; innovative databases; process mining; industrial software development; Internet of Things; data mining; auto ID applications; digital twin
Application of Deep Learning to Internet of Things Systems
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2360 | Submission Open
Keywords: Internet of Things; deep learning; data fusion; multimodal signal processing; data processing and visualization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrial IoT)
When Blockchain Meets IoT: Challenges and Potentials submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 68838 | Submission Open
Keywords: blockchain; IoT; IIoT; cryptography; cybersecurity; cloud computing; distributed ledger technology; post-quantum resistance; data integrity and transparency; open hardware
(This special issue belongs to the Section Blockchain Infrastructures and Enabled Applications)
Emerging Trends in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
edited by Thuseethan Selvarajah
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 12 articles | Viewed by 19734 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; neural networks; generative artificial intelligence; natural language processing; computer vision; large language models; reinforcement learning; learning algorithms
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI-Driven Innovations)
Cyber Security and Privacy in IoT Era
edited by Mujeeb Ahmed
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13293 | Submission Open
Keywords: Internet of Things (IoT); cyber security; privacy protection; IoT vulnerabilities; data security; privacy-preserving techniques; authentication protocols; intrusion detection systems; blockchain in IoT; secure data transmission; access control mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section ICT Infrastructures for Cybersecurity)
Deep Learning and Explainable Artificial Intelligence
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 13 articles | Viewed by 66738 | Submission Open
(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 43393 | 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)
Applications of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 14 articles | Viewed by 42068 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; artificial intelligence; healthcare data; e-Health; prediction
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI-Driven Innovations)
Using New Technologies in Cyber Security Solutions (2nd Edition)
edited by and Helge Janicke
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 12 articles | Viewed by 23924 | 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 | 10 articles | Viewed by 19548 | 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 14758 | 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)
Intrusion Detection and Trust Provisioning in Edge-of-Things Environment
edited by Hooman Alavizadeh and Ahmad Salehi Shahraki
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 10918 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI-based intrusion detection; Edge-of-Things computing; Internet of Things (IoT); cloud computing; real-time monitoring; security modelling and analysis; trust provisioning; threat modelling and situation awareness; privacy-preserving techniques; deep learning-based IDS for EoT
(This special issue belongs to the Section ICT Infrastructures for Cybersecurity)
Edge and Fog Computing for Internet of Things Systems (2nd Edition) submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2836 | 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)
Application of Artificial Intelligence and Modeling Frameworks in Health Informatics and Related Fields
edited by Rafiqul Chowdhury
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2313 | 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)
Recent Advances in Social Networks and Social Media
edited by Hovhannes Harutyunyan
submission deadline 1 Oct 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 21111 | 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 | 13 articles | Viewed by 20421 | 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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2046 | 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 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4869 | 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 | 5 articles | Viewed by 16288 | 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
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 6462 | 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)
Distributed Computing Paradigms for the Internet of Things: Exploring Cloud, Edge, and Fog Solutions
edited by Kevin (Qixiang) Pang
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 5282 | Submission Open
Keywords: distributed computing; Internet of things (IoT); cloud computing; edge computing; fog computing; IoT architecture; data processing; IoT applications; resource optimization; security in IoT; energy efficiency; green computing; real-time analytics; hybrid computing models; smart devices; big data in IoT; application performance; IoT ecosystem
(This special issue belongs to the Section Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrial IoT)
Machine Learning: Techniques, Industry Applications, Code Sharing, and Future Trends submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2623 | Submission Open
Keywords: open-source machine learning; reproducible research; code sharing in AI; machine learning frameworks; publicly available datasets; transparent machine learning; benchmarking in machine learning; collaborative machine learning; open science in AI; code-based research validation; machine learning algorithms with codes; open repositories in ML; GitHub for machine learning; computational experiment reproducibility; best practices in code sharing
(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 1843 | 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 1034 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI; innovation; learning; influence; humans
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI-Driven Innovations)
Adaptive Decision Making Across Industries with AI and Machine Learning: Frameworks, Challenges, and Innovations
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 830 | 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)
Multimodal Pattern Recognition of Social Signals in HCI (2nd Edition) submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 677 | 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)
Innovative Computer Vision Solutions for Medical Image Analysis
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 188 | 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)
Emerging Trends in Network Security and Applied Cryptography
edited by Hai Liu and Feng Tian
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 440 | 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 197 | 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
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 23 articles | Viewed by 53357 | 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 | 8 articles | Viewed by 8406 | 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 | 4 articles | Viewed by 1962 | 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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1771 | 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)
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 1362 | 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 Data Mining: Methods, Trends, and Emerging Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 819 | Submission Open
Keywords: data mining; pattern discovery; scalable algorithms; privacy-preserving analytics; feature selection; graph mining; real-world applications; interpretability; semantics analysis; emerging trends
STEAM Literacy and Computational Thinking in the Digital Era submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 164 | 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 Computer-Assisted Learning (2nd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 146 | 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)
Generative AI in Medicine: Emerging Applications, Challenges, and Future Directions
edited by Atsushi Teramoto
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 71 | 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)
Revolutionizing Industries: The Impact of Blockchain Technology submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 68 | 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)
Advances in Failure Detection and Diagnostic Strategies: Enhancing Reliability and Safety
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 52 | 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
Wireless Sensor Networks in IoT
edited by , Jinxin Li and Tiaojie Xiao
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 51 | 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
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open
Keywords: mobile fog and edge computing; mobile AI paradigm; next-generation IoT; mobile autonomous collaborative; 5G/6G mobile computing
System-Integrated Intelligence and Intelligent Systems 2025
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent systems; pervasive and ubiquitous computing; structural health monitoring
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 | 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
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 14430 | 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 | Viewed by 80 | 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 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open
Keywords: multimedia; user profiling; context-aware
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