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It is our great pleasure to invite you to participate in the 2022 IET International Conference on Engineering Technologies and Applications, which will be held from 14 to 16 October 2022, in Changhua, Taiwan.

The IET International Conference provides a platform for professionals, young scholars, and industry researchers to exchange the latest ideas in science and technology. The main theme of the IET ICETA 2022 is “Emerging Technologies and Applications for Smart Life”, allowing participants to discuss the recent applications regarding engineering technology and innovations.

The scope of the conference includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning;
• Internet of things;
• Audio/video systems and signal processing;
• Intelligent manufacturing;
• Semiconductors and integrated circuits;
• Green energy;
• Mechatronic integration;
• Communications and networks;
• Automation and control;
• Vehicle-to-everything and autonomous vehicles;
• Big data and clouds;
• Advanced computing and data sciences;
• RF and microwave;
• Power devices and systems;
• Security and privacy;
• Computer software and hardware;
• Consumer electronics;
• Virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, and cinematic reality;
• Optoelectronic materials, devices, circuits, and systems;
• Embedded systems;
• Advanced materials and devices;
• Sensors and actuators;
• Sustainable development;
• Technology and education;
• Advanced technologies and applications.

The Section “Electronic Multimedia” reports on electronic multimedia technology, tools, and the applications of electronic multimedia, including, but not limited to, circuits, networking, signal processing, systems, software, and systems integration.

As they are of an open access format, you have free and unlimited access to the full text of all the articles published in our journal. We welcome you to read our most highly cited papers published in 2021 listed below:

1. “A Two-Stage GAN for High-Resolution Retinal Image Generation and Segmentation”
by Paolo Andreini et al.
Electronics 2021, 11(1), 60; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics11010060
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/11/1/60

2. “A Survey on QoE-Oriented VR Video Streaming: Some Research Issues and Challenges”
by Jinjia Ruan and Dongliang Xie
Electronics 2021, 10(17), 2155; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10172155
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/17/2155

3. “Semi-Supervised Machine Condition Monitoring by Learning Deep Discriminative Audio Features”
by Iordanis Thoidis et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(20), 2471; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10202471
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/20/2471

4. “Using Flipped Classroom to Improve the Learning Effectiveness of Digital Logic Courses”
by Tuan-Yung Han et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(13), 1602; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10131602
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/13/1602

5. “Segmentation of Aorta 3D CT Images Based on 2D Convolutional Neural Networks”
by Simone Bonechi et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(20), 2559; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10202559
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/20/2559

The “Quantum Electronics” Section publishes original and significant contributions to the theory and experimental implementations on the topic of quantum electronics. More specifically, articles will be considered on superconducting circuits, semiconductor qubits, NV centers, and electron qubits in general. Connections to atomic, molecular, and optical physics, as well as to mechatronic systems (i.e., robots and drones) when combined with quantum science, are also welcome. We will also consider the relation to quantum artificial intelligence and quantum machine learning of electronic quantum systems. Reviews on these subjects as well as Special Issues dealing with specific topics are also published.

As they are of an open access format, you have free and unlimited access to the full text of all the articles published in our journal. We welcome you to read our most highly cited papers published in 2021 listed below:

1. “T-Count Optimized Quantum Circuit Designs for Single-Precision Floating-Point Division”
by S. S. Gayathri et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(6), 703; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10060703
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/6/703

2. “Automated Quantum Hardware Selection for Quantum Workflows”
by Benjamin Weder et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(8), 984; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10080984
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/8/984

3. “Coreset Clustering on Small Quantum Computers”
by Teague Tomesh et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(14), 1690; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10141690
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/14/1690

4. “Design of a 20 T Class REBCO Insert in a 15 T Low Temperature Superconducting Magnet”
by Liangjun Shao et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(14), 1741; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10141741
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/14/1741

5. “Low-Power Multiplexer Structures Targeting Efficient QCA Nanotechnology Circuit Designs”
by Amjad Almatrood et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(16), 1885; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10161885
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/16/1885

Industrial electronics play a vital role in improving the efficiency and productivity of the energy, transportation, petroleum, chemical, semiconductor, mining, agriculture, and other industries. As a branch of electronics dealing with power electronic switches, sensors, actuators, meters, intelligent electronic devices (IEDs), automation equipment, semiconductors, nanotechnology, etc., the current emphasis is placed on power conditioning using power semiconductor devices in modernizing industry technology. This Section is devoted to presenting the emerging technologies and trends in the industrial electronics sector, publishing original research and state-of-the-art review articles.

As they are of an open access format, you have free and unlimited access to the full text of all the articles published in our journal. We welcome you to read our most highly cited papers published in 2021 listed below: 

1. “Solid-State DC Circuit Breakers and Their Comparison in Modular Multilevel Converter Based-HVDC Transmission System”
by Gul Ahmad Ludin et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(10), 1204; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10101204
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/10/1204

2. “DC Nanogrids for Integration of Demand Response and Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructures: Appraisal, Optimal Scheduling and Analysis”
by Salwan Ali Habeeb et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(20), 2484; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10202484
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/20/2484

3. “Design and Implementation of LoRa Based IoT Scheme for Indonesian Rural Area”
by Setya Widyawan Prakosa et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(1), 77; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10010077
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/1/77

4. “Wind Turbine Operation Curves Modelling Techniques”
by Davide Astolfi
Electronics 2021, 10(3), 269; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10030269
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/3/269

5. “A Simplified Output Feedback Controller for the DC-DC Boost Power Converter”
by Satyajit Chincholkar et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(4), 493; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10040493
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/4/493

6. “Hybrid Workload Enabled and Secure Healthcare Monitoring Sensing Framework in Distributed Fog-Cloud Network”
by Abdullah Lakhan et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(16), 1974; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10161974
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/16/1974

7. “Artificial Intelligence-Based Decision-Making Algorithms, Internet of Things Sensing Networks, and Deep Learning-Assisted Smart Process Management in Cyber-Physical Production Systems”
by Mihai Andronie et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(20), 2497; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10202497
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/20/2497

8. “Advancing Logistics 4.0 with the Implementation of a Big Data Warehouse: A Demonstration Case for the Automotive Industry”
by Nuno Silva et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(18), 2221; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10182221
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/18/2221

9. “Sequence to Point Learning Based on an Attention Neural Network for Nonintrusive Load Decomposition”
by Mingzhi Yang et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(14), 1657; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10141657
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/14/1657

10. “Review on Energy Storage Systems in Microgrids”
by Ramy Georgious et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(17), 2134; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10172134
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/17/2134

The “Power Electronics” Section is devoted to publishing original research and state-of-the-art review papers on emerging technologies and trends in power electronics, including components, circuits, design, modelling, simulation, control, implementation, testing and analysis of power electronics and their applications.

As they are of open access format, you have free and unlimited access to the full text of all articles published in our journal. We welcome you to read our most highly cited papers published in 2021 listed below:

1. “Role of Wide Bandgap Materials in Power Electronics for Smart Grids Applications”
by Javier Ballestín-Fuertes et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(6), 677; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10060677
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/6/677

2. “An Effective Method for Parameter Estimation of a Solar Cell”
by Abhishek Sharma et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(3), 312; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10030312
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/3/312

3. “Review of Electric Vehicle Converter Configurations, Control Schemes and Optimizations: Challenges and Suggestions”
by Molla S. Hossain Lipu et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(4), 477; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10040477
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/4/477

4. “Parameter Extraction of Photovoltaic Module Using Tunicate Swarm Algorithm”
by Abhishek Sharma et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(8), 878; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10080878
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/8/878

5. “Energy-Efficient Fuzzy Management System for Internet of Things Connected Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks”
by Imran Memon et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(9), 1068; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10091068
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/9/1068

6. “Reduction of Losses and Operating Costs in Distribution Networks Using a Genetic Algorithm and Mathematical Optimization”
by Fabio Edison Riaño et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(4), 419; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10040419
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/4/419

7. “A Novel Solution Methodology Based on a Modified Gradient-Based Optimizer for Parameter Estimation of Photovoltaic Models”
by Mohamed H. Hassan et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(4), 472; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10040472
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/4/472

8. “Optimal Placement and Sizing of D-STATCOM in Radial and Meshed Distribution Networks Using a Discrete-Continuous Version of the Genetic Algorithm”
by Cristian Mateo Castiblanco-Pérez et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(12), 1452; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10121452
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/12/1452

9. “Voltage Stability of Power Systems with Renewable-Energy Inverter-Based Generators: A Review”
by Nasser Hosseinzadeh et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(2), 115; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10020115
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/2/115

10. “A New Approach for Power Losses Evaluation of IGBT/Diode Module”
by Hossein Hafezi and Roberto Faranda
Electronics 2021, 10(3), 280; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10030280
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/3/280

11. “Reliability Analysis and Repair Activity for the Components of 350 kW Inverters in a Large Scale Grid-Connected Photovoltaic System”
by Filippo Spertino et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(5), 564; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10050564
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/5/564

12. “Estimation of Lithium-Ion Batteries State-Condition in Electric Vehicle Applications: Issues and State of the Art”
by Khaled Laadjal and Antonio J. Marques Cardoso
Electronics 2021, 10(13), 1588; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10131588
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/13/1588

13. “Electric Vehicles Charging Stations’ Architectures, Criteria, Power Converters, and Control Strategies in Microgrids”
by Dominic Savio Abraham et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(16), 1895; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10161895
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/16/1895

14. “Trends and Challenges in Multi-Level Inverter with Reduced Switches”
by Ganesh Kumar Srinivasan et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(4), 368; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10040368
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/4/368

15. “System Level Simulation of Microgrid Power Electronic Systems”
by Michal Frivaldsky et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(6), 644; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10060644
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/6/644

16. “Two Decades of Condition Monitoring Methods for Power Devices”
by Giovanni Susinni et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(6), 683; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10060683
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/6/683

17. “A New SOC Estimation for LFP Batteries: Application in a 10 Ah Cell (HW 38120 L/S) as a Hysteresis Case Study”
by Younghwi Ko and Woojin Choi
Electronics 2021, 10(6), 705; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10060705
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/6/705

18. “A Sustainable Energy Distribution Configuration for Microgrids Integrated to the National Grid Using Back-to-Back Converters in a Renewable Power System”
by Reza Alayi et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(15), 1826; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10151826
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/15/1826

19. “Economic and Ecological Design of Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems Based on a Developed IWO/BSA Algorithm”
by Mohammed Kharrich et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(6), 687; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10060687
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/6/687

20. “Research on Control Strategy of Isolated DC Microgrid Based on SOC of Energy Storage System”
by Jiechao Lv et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(7), 834; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10070834
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/7/834

The “Semiconductor Devices” Section publishes original and significant contributions around the theory and performance of semiconductor devices and related materials, including devices, fabrication processes, simulations, quantum devices, hybrid devices, flexible electronic devices, novel semiconductors, semiconductor materials, and device physics. We publish reviews on these subjects and Special Issues that deal with specific topics.

As they are of open access format, you have free and unlimited access to the full text of all articles published in our journal. We welcome you to read our most highly cited papers published in 2021 listed below:

1. “In-Memory Computing with Resistive Memory Circuits: Status and Outlook”
by Giacomo Pedretti and Daniele Ielmini
Electronics 2021, 10(9), 1063; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10091063
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/9/1063

2. “Study of Quantized Hardware Deep Neural Networks Based on Resistive Switching Devices, Conventional versus Convolutional Approaches”
by Rocío Romero-Zaliz et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(3), 346; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10030346
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/3/346

3. “Carbon Nanotube Field Effect Transistor (CNTFET) and Resistive Random Access Memory (RRAM) Based Ternary Combinational Logic Circuits”
by Furqan Zahoor et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(1), 79; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10010079
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/1/79

4. “Measurements and Computations of Internal Temperatures of the IGBT and the Diode Situated in the Common Case”
by Paweł Górecki and Krzysztof Górecki
Electronics 2021, 10(2), 210; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10020210
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/2/210

5. “Influence of Selected Factors on Thermal Parameters of the Components of Forced Cooling Systems of Electronic Devices”
by Krzysztof Posobkiewicz and Krzysztof Górecki
Electronics 2021, 10(3), 340; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10030340
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/3/340

6. “Multi-Level Switching of Al-Doped HfO2 RRAM with a Single Voltage Amplitude Set Pulse”
by Jinfu Lin et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(6), 731; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10060731
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/6/731

7. “Optimization of Multi-Level Operation in RRAM Arrays for In-Memory Computing”
by Eduardo Pérez et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(9), 1084; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10091084
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/9/1084

8. “Recent Progress on 3D NAND Flash Technologies”
by Akira Goda
Electronics 2021, 10(24), 3156; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10243156
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/24/3156

9. “A Compact Modular 5 GW Pulse PFN-Marx Generator for Driving HPM Source”
by Haoran Zhang et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(5), 545; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10050545
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/5/545

10. “Analysis of Electrothermal Effects in Devices and Arrays in InGaP/GaAs HBT Technology”
by Vincenzo d’Alessandro et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(6), 757; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10060757
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/6/757

The “Optoelectronics” Section addresses the following topics and considers mostly experimental work or theoretical/simulation work, either directly linked to or supporting the following fields: nanoelectronic and photonic devices, as well as their fabrication; microsystems, microdevices (e.g., sensors and nanoenergy devices), and their fabrication.

As they are of an open access format, you have free and unlimited access to the full text of all the articles published in our journal. We welcome you to read our most highly cited papers published in 2021 listed below:

1. “Metal-Insulator-Metal Waveguide-Based Racetrack Integrated Circular Cavity for Refractive Index Sensing Application”
by Muhammad A. Butt et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(12), 1419; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10121419
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/12/1419

2. “Toward a Scalable Fabrication of Perovskite Solar Cells under Fully Ambient Air Atmosphere: From Spin-Coating to Inkjet-Printing of Perovskite Absorbent Layer”
by Aggeliki Karavioti et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(16), 1904; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10161904
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/16/1904

3. “A Review of the Reliability of Integrated IR Laser Diodes for Silicon Photonics”
by Matteo Buffolo et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(22), 2734; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10222734
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/22/2734

4. “Perylene Based Solution Processed Single Layer WOLED with Adjustable CCT and CRI”
by Volkan Bozkus et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(6), 725; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10060725
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/6/725

5. “Effects of Varying the Fin Width, Fin Height, Gate Dielectric Material, and Gate Length on the DC and RF Performance of a 14-nm SOI FinFET Structure”
by Nour El I. Boukortt et al.
Electronics 2021, 11(1), 91; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics11010091
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/11/1/91

Flexible electronics have been attracting considerable attention in recent decades, not only at the academic but also at the industrial level. The development of electronic components/systems on highly flexible and possibly conformable substrates could allow the integration of smart functionalities, such as sensing capabilities, communication units, etc., onto any type of surface (paper, fabrics, etc.), opening up a wide range of possible applications.

As our journal follows an open access format, you have free and unlimited access to the full text of all the articles published in it. We welcome you to read our most highly cited papers published in 2021 listed below:

1. “Development of Miniaturized Wearable Wristband Type Surface EMG Measurement System for Biometric Authentication”
by Siho Shin et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(8), 923; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10080923
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/8/923

2. “Textile Triboelectric Nanogenerators with Diverse 3D-Spacer Fabrics for Improved Output Voltage”
by Dae-Hyeon Kwon et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(8), 937; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10080937
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/8/937 

3. “Temperature Measurement at Curved Surfaces Using 3D Printed Planar Resistance Temperature Detectors”
by Adam Steckiewicz et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(9), 1100; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10091100
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/9/1100 

4. “Washable, Low-Temperature Cured Joints for Textile-Based Electronics”
by Jerzy Szalapak et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(22), 2749; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10222749
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/22/2749

For publication in the “Microwave and Wireless Communications” Section, we would like to invite submissions on advanced theories and technologies across a wide spectrum of research. These can be related to microwave and millimeter-wave communications, including radar sensors, etc., fundamental applications, elements or systems, hardware or software, and methodology theories or measurements. We hope to present state-of-the-art technologies in this Section.

As they are published in an open access format, you have free and unlimited access to the full text of all the articles published in our journal. We welcome you to read our most highly cited papers published in 2021 listed below:

1. “Ubiquitous Vehicular Ad-Hoc Network Computing Using Deep Neural Network with IoT-Based Bat Agents for Traffic Management”
by Srihari Kannan et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(7), 785; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10070785
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/7/785

2. “A Quad-Port Dual-Band MIMO Antenna Array for 5G Smartphone Applications”
by Jianlin Huang et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(5), 542; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10050542
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/5/542

3. “Infinity Shell Shaped MIMO Antenna Array for mm-Wave 5G Applications”
by Mian Muhammad Kamal et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(2), 165; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10020165
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/2/165

4. “A 28 GHz Broadband Helical Inspired End-Fire Antenna and Its MIMO Configuration for 5G Pattern Diversity Applications”
by Hijab Zahra et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(4), 405; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10040405
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/4/405

5. “Dynamic Route Discovery Using Modified Grasshopper Optimization Algorithm in Wireless Ad-Hoc Visible Light Communication Network”
by Sharmila Vadivel et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(10), 1176; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10101176
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/10/1176

6. “Leveraging Machine-Learning for D2D Communications in 5G/Beyond 5G Networks”
by Sherief Hashima et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(2), 169; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10020169
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/2/169

7. “Compact Quad-Element High-Isolation Wideband MIMO Antenna for mm-Wave Applications”
by Daniyal Ali Sehrai et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(11), 1300; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10111300
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/11/1300

8. “E-Shaped H-Slotted Dual Band mmWave Antenna for 5G Technology”
by Kiran Raheel et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(9), 1019; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10091019
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/9/1019

9. “Design and Synthesis of Multi-Mode Bandpass Filter for Wireless Applications”
by Satheeshkumar Palanisamy et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(22), 2853; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10222853
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/22/2853

10. “Design and Realization of a Frequency Reconfigurable Antenna with Wide, Dual, and Single-Band Operations for Compact Sized Wireless Applications”
by Wahaj Abbas Awan et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(11), 1321; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10111321
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/11/1321 

11. “8-Port Semi-Circular Arc MIMO Antenna with an Inverted L-Strip Loaded Connected Ground for UWB Applications”
by Tathababu Addepalli et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(12), 1476; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10121476
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/12/1476

12. “Design of a MIMO Antenna with High Gain and Enhanced Isolation for WLAN Applications”
by He Peng et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(14), 1659; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10141659
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/14/1659 

13. “Multi-Monostatic Interferometric Radar for Bridge Monitoring”
by Lapo Miccinesi et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(3), 247; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10030247
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/3/247

14. “Edge Computing for Data Anomaly Detection of Multi-Sensors in Underground Mining”
by Chunde Liu et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(3), 302; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10030302
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/3/302

15. “Donut-Shaped mmWave Printed Antenna Array for 5G Technology”
by Mian Muhammad Kamal et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(12), 1415; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10121415
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/12/1415 

16. “A Textile EBG-Based Antenna for Future 5G-IoT Millimeter-Wave Applications”
by EL May Wissem et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(2), 154; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10020154
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/2/154 

17. “A Flexible and Pattern Reconfigurable Antenna with Small Dimensions and Simple Layout for Wireless Communication Systems Operating over 1.65–2.51 GHz”
by Adnan Ghaffar et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(5), 601; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10050601
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/5/601 

18. “Research Challenges and Opportunities in Drone Forensics Models”
by Arafat Al-Dhaqm et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(13), 1519; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10131519
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/13/1519

19. “Survey of Millimeter-Wave Propagation Measurements and Models in Indoor Environments”
by Ahmed Al-Saman et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(14), 1653; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10141653
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/14/1653

20. “Miniaturized Antipodal Vivaldi Antenna with Improved Bandwidth Using Exponential Strip Arms”
by Mohammad Mahdi Honari et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(1), 83; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10010083
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/1/83

The “Artificial Intelligence Circuits and Systems” Section is focused on publications that are related to circuits and systems for artificial intelligence. This Section covers topics of interest within hardware-based deep learning AI and algorithmic deep learning AI using machine learning.

As they are of an open access format, you have free and unlimited access to the full text of all the articles published in our journal. We welcome you to read our most highly cited papers published in 2021 listed below:

1. “FPGA Implementation for CNN-Based Optical Remote Sensing Object Detection”
by Ning Zhang et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(3), 282; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10030282
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/3/282 

2. “Accelerating Neural Network Inference on FPGA-Based Platforms—A Survey”
by Ran Wu et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(9), 1025; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10091025
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/9/1025

3. “FPGA Accelerator for Gradient Boosting Decision Trees”
by Adrián Alcolea et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(3), 314; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10030314
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/3/314

4. “A Novel Hybrid Approach Based on Deep CNN to Detect Glaucoma Using Fundus Imaging”
by Rabbia Mahum et al.
Electronics 2021, 11(1), 26; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics11010026
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/11/1/26

5. “Design and Implementation of Deep Learning Based Contactless Authentication System Using Hand Gestures”
by Aveen Dayal et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(2), 182; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10020182
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/2/182

6. “Forest Fire Smoke Recognition Based on Anchor Box Adaptive Generation Method”
by Enting Zhao et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(5), 566; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10050566
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/5/566

7. “Underwater Target Recognition Based on Improved YOLOv4 Neural Network”
by Lingyu Chen et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(14), 1634; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10141634
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/14/1634 

8. “Recurrent Neural Network for Human Activity Recognition in Embedded Systems Using PPG and Accelerometer Data”
by Michele Alessandrini et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(14), 1715; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10141715
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/14/1715 

9. “Gaining a Sense of Touch Object Stiffness Estimation Using a Soft Gripper and Neural Networks”
by Michal Bednarek et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(1), 96; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10010096
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/1/96

10. “Device-Free Crowd Counting Using Multi-Link Wi-Fi CSI Descriptors in Doppler Spectrum”
by Ramon F. Brena et al.
Electronics 2021, 10(3), 315; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10030315
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/3/315