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Emerging IoT Sensor Network Technologies and Applications
edited by Alexandru Iovanovici and Lucian Prodan
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 761 | Submission Open
Keywords: IoT sensor networks; edge computing; wireless communication protocols; AI and machine learning in IoT; 5G connectivity; low-power electronics; IoT security and privacy; smart cities; Industrial IoT (IIoT); energy-efficient sensors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Networks)
Feature Papers in Electrical and Autonomous Vehicles, Volume 2 submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 712 | Submission Open
Keywords: electric vehicle; autonomous vehicle; power and energy management; battery; power train; EV auxiliary systems; artificial intelligence; traffic; V2G; V2H; V2X
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical and Autonomous Vehicles)
Channel Coding and Measurements for 6G Wireless Communications
edited by Peter Jung
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 711 | Submission Open
Keywords: MIMO/massive MIMO channel measurements; MIMO/massive MIMO channel modelling; stochastic geometry; clustering; sophisticated channel coding; quantum error correction coding; capacity achieving channel coding; coded modulation; combined detection and decoding; turbo equalization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microwave and Wireless Communications)
Recent Advancements in Sensor Networks and Communication Technologies
edited by Apostolos Xenakis, , and Vasileios Vlachos
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 510 | Submission Open
Keywords: wireless sensor networks; IoT; cognitive radio networks; wireless networks; 5G and beyond
(This special issue belongs to the Section Networks)
Advances in 5G and Beyond Mobile Communication submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 392 | Submission Open
Keywords: 5G and beyond (B5G) networks; 6G communications; reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (riss); stacked RISs; cell-free massive MIMO; orthogonal time frequency space (OTFS); AI/ML for wireless communications; deep reinforcement learning (DRL); federated learning; radio resource management (RRM); integrated sensing and communication (ISAC); beamforming and beam selection; semantic communications; physical layer security; software-defined networking (SDN); edge intelligence; digital twin for networks; wireless sensing; non-terrestrial networks (NTNs); UAV-assisted communications; THz and mmWave systems; quantum communications in 6G; neuromorphic wireless systems; intelligent MAC and cross-layer design; blockchain for wireless security
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microwave and Wireless Communications)
Biologically Inspired Computing and Architectures for Hardware Design and Embedded Systems submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 382 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuromorphic hardware; spiking neural networks brain-inspired architecture; biological neural network; brain-inspired computing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer Science & Engineering)
Machine Learning Meets Large-Scale Model: Current Trends and Future Challenges
edited by Zhuang Yang, Sai Zou and Yanqun Tang
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 350 | Submission Open
Keywords: neural networks; interpretable classification; advanced machine learning algorithms; generative models; large-scale optimization; few-shot learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Advanced and Sustainable Antenna Technologies for Sensing and Wireless Communications
edited by Gabriel Machado, Isaac Barros Tavares da Silva, , and
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 347 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable antenna; biodegradable materials; ISAC; wearable antennas; reconfigurable antennas; holographic antennas; energy harvesting; full-duplex antennas; mmWave antennas; sub-THz antennas; beamforming optimization; data-driven classification; antennas for sensing; flexible/conformal antennas; self-powered antennas; internet of things; satellite antennas
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microwave and Wireless Communications)
Microwave, Terahertz and Optics Metamaterials and Metasurfaces
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 345 | Submission Open
Keywords: metamaterials; metasurfaces; terahertz; and optics frequency range
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microwave and Wireless Communications)
Electronic Architecture for Autonomous Vehicles
edited by , and Alfredo Valle
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 345 | Submission Open
Keywords: automated vehicles; electronic architecture; software; sensors; decision making; control unit
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical and Autonomous Vehicles)
Emerging Trends in Blockchain-Based Solutions, Decentralized Environments, Trust and Security
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 301 | Submission Open
Keywords: blockchain; edge-to-cloud computing; trustworthy computing environments; trustworthy data governance; digital identities; resource scheduling; microservice management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer Science & Engineering)
Advances in MIMO Communication
edited by
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 247 | Submission Open
Keywords: MIMO systems; massive MIMO; beamforming; spatial multiplexing; channel estimation; 5G and 6G communications; intelligent reflecting surfaces (IRS); energy-efficient MIMO; reconfigurable antennas; machine learning in MIMO
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microwave and Wireless Communications)
Development and Application of Computer Vision and Perception in Vehicles
edited by Mark Amo-Boateng, Maged Shoman and Armstrong Aboah
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 244 | Submission Open
Keywords: computer vision; vehicle perception systems; autonomous vehicles; advanced driver assistance systems (ADASs); sensor fusion; cybersecurity and privacy in automotive systems; real-time and energy-efficient computing; robustness and resilience in perception systems; driver monitoring systems; smart mobility and V2X communication
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical and Autonomous Vehicles)
Radar Sensing and Imaging for Healthcare Applications
edited by Haobo Li
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 227 | Submission Open
Keywords: radar for healthcare; radar imaging; remote sensing; machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Neuromorphic Devices and Brain-Inspired Intelligent Systems: Applications and Prospects
edited by Zhen Cao and
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 199 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuromorphic devices; spiking neural networks; brain-inspired computing; neuromorphic computing; artificial intelligence
Emerging Artificial Intelligence Applications in Swarm Intelligence and Evolutionary Computation
edited by , , Linnyer Beatrys Ruiz Aylon and
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 198 | Submission Open
Keywords: applications of artificial intelligence; deep learning; computer vision; large language models; explainable artificial intelligence; optimization; evolutionary computation; swarm intelligence; embedded systems; internet of things (IoT); robotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
AI-Powered Safeguards: Enhancing Security and Privacy in Smart Cities and IoT Ecosystems
edited by and Waleed Farag
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 186 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence and machine learning; cybersecurity; privacy; cyber resilience; smart systems; IoT ecosystems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer Science & Engineering)
Advances in Intelligent Computing and Systems Design
edited by , Xiaoyuan Zheng, Lu Bai and Heling Yuan
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 181 | Submission Open
Keywords: embodied intelligence; intelligent systems design; neuromorphic computing; swarm and multi-agent systems; cyber-physical systems; edge AI and embedded systems; resilient and robust AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer Science & Engineering)
Digital Twin Technologies for Industrial Monitoring and Control Systems
edited by Jin Huang
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital twin; industrial monitoring; control systems; predictive maintenance; real-time data integration; IoT/IIoT; machine learning; cybersecurity; edge/cloud computing; smart manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Systems & Control Engineering)
Emerging Frontiers and Real-World Innovations in Human-Computer Interactions submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 164 | Submission Open
Keywords: human– computer interaction; human-centered AI; multimodal interfaces; adaptive user interfaces; cognitive personalisation; generative agents; extended reality (AR/VR/MR); responsible AI/trustworthy AI in UX
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer Science & Engineering)
Intelligent and Cooperative Communication and Networking Technologies for Vehicular Systems
edited by , Aboubaker Lasebae and Issam AL-Nader
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 156 | Submission Open
Keywords: vehicular communication; V2X (vehicle-to-everything) communication; 5G/6G for vehicular networks; edge and fog computing in V2X; AI-driven network optimization; cooperative communication; cybersecurity in vehicular networks; resource management in vehicular networks; smart transportation systems; IoT-enabled intelligent transport; multi-access edge computing (MEC); interference management in V2X
(This special issue belongs to the Section Networks)
New Trends for Blockchain Technology in IoT
edited by , and Yijing Lin
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open
Keywords: blockchain; Internet of Things (IoT); secure data sharing; lightweight consensus; edge computing; IoT security; decentralized networks; interoperability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer Science & Engineering)
Games and Large Language Models
edited by
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 150 | Submission Open
Keywords: large language models; chess commentary; natural language and games; GPU acceleration; transformer optimization for strategy games; game AI; puzzle solving; game-based tutoring; procedural content generation for board games; interactive LLM systems for game playing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Innovations and Challenges in Wireless Energy Transfer for Sustainable Development submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open
Keywords: wireless energy transfer; wireless power transfer; high-efficiency energy harvesting; renewable integration; power loss; electromagnetic interference; system scalability; efficiency limitations; regulatory constraints; material sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Electronics)
AI-Assisted Control and Monitoring of Power Electronics in Transportation Systems submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence-assisted control; data-driven fault detection; onboard power converter; physics-informed machine learning; transportation system; energy management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Power Electronics)
Trustworthy AI: Privacy-Preserving Techniques for a Secure Digital Future
edited by , and Ahsan Raza Khan
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 134 | Submission Open
Keywords: privacy-preserving AI/ML; differential privacy; federated learning; secure multi-party computation; anonymization techniques; ethical AI; secure AI systems; decentralized learning; privacy in distributed systems; trustworthy AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Recent Advances in Signal Processing for Flexible and Wearable Electronics
edited by Xiangjun Chen and Hongjie Hu
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; signal processing; flexible electronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials, Devices and Applications)
RF and Millimeter-Wave Technologies for Next-Generation Wireless Communications
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open
Keywords: millimeter-wave communication; 6G wireless systems; massive MIMO; reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RISs); integrated sensing and communication (ISAC); terahertz (THz) communication; AI/ML for wireless communications; high data rates; RF technologies; propagation challenges
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microwave and Wireless Communications)
Optimization Methods for Nanogenerator Design
edited by Pengfei Chen, and Mengwei Wu
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanogenerators; energy harvesting; self-powered sensing and systems; electromechanical conversion; energy efficient management and storage; blue energy; durability; nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Power Electronics)
Trends and Prospects in MIMO Antennas for Multi-Functional Wireless Communications
edited by , and Wanli Ni
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open
Keywords: multiple-input multiple-output; fluid antenna system/movable antenna system; reconfigurable intelligent surface/intelligent reflecting surface; multi-functional wireless network; artificial intelligence; large language model; antenna design; orthogonal time frequency space; integrated sensing and communication; degrees-of-freedom
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microwave and Wireless Communications)
Advanced Human–Computer Interaction and Brain–Computer Interface in Industrial 4.0 Era submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 115 | Submission Open
Keywords: human– computer interaction (HCI); brain– computer interface (BCI); Industry 4.0; cognitive systems; neural signal processing; adaptive interfaces; machine learning; human– robot collaboration; industrial AI; smart manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer Science & Engineering)
The Explainable AI Revolution: From Black Boxes to Transparent Insights
edited by , , Farzad Arabikhan and
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open
Keywords: explainable AI; interpretability; fuzzy systems; transparency; accountability
AI-Enhanced Mixed-Signal Simulation and EDA for Integrated Circuit Design Using CMOS Technologies
edited by , Zhiang Wang and
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI-native EDA; IC design automation; mixed-signal circuit design; machine learning for analog/RF design; intelligent circuit simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Circuit and Signal Processing)
Data Privacy Protection in Blockchain Systems
edited by Zijian Bao, and
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open
Keywords: blockchain; data privacy; Web3; decentralized applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer Science & Engineering)
Metasurface-Integrated Low-RCS Radome and Antenna Applications
edited by , Yuejun Zheng and Dongfang Guan
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open
Keywords: metasurface; metamaterial; radome; rasorber; rntenna; Radar Cross Section (RCS); reconfigurable; conformal; algorithms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microwave and Wireless Communications)
Power System Driven Power Electronics
edited by Nie Hou, , , and Chaoyi Peng
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open
Keywords: power system-driven power electronics; high-efficiency converter topologies; advanced modulation and control; hybrid ac/dc microgrids; stability analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Power Electronics)
AI-Driven Cybersecurity, Resilience, and Trust Frameworks for Future Urban IoT Systems
edited by Jake Cho and Victoria Kim
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open
Keywords: urban Internet of Things (IoT); cybersecurity; resilience; zero-trust architecture; post-quantum cryptography; adversarial machine learning; hardware– software co-design; FPGA accelerators; ASIC accelerators; energy-efficient AI; intrusion detection; anomaly detection; federated learning; digital twin; connected vehicles; smart transportation; sustainable computing; privacy-preserving AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer Science & Engineering)
Deep Learning Models and Their Applications
edited by Chinchih Chang, and Sean Hsiao
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep learning; neural networks; artificial intelligence applications; deep learning model; computer vision; NLP
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Smart Pervasive Technologies Utilizing Non-Verbal Information
edited by and Jialong Li
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart pervasive technologies; non-verbal information; smart pervasive services with edge computing; AI-based pre-trained models; ensemble learning; transfer learning; model fine-tuning for smart pervasive systems; affordable hardware for smart pervasive services
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Multimedia Security in the Era of Artificial Intelligence Generated Content
edited by and Anwei Luo
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open
Keywords: AIGC; security; forensics; deepfake; multimodal; detection; localization; traceability; explainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Autonomous Intelligence: Concepts and Applications of Agentic AI
edited by Paula Lauren
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open
Keywords: autonomous intelligence; self-directed systems; computational agency; artificial autonomy; adaptive decision-making; machine intentionality; cognitive architecture; emergent behavior; AI governance; ethical autonomy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Real-Time Networks and Systems
edited by Ashik Ahmed Bhuiyan and Abdullah Al Arafat
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open
Keywords: real-time systems; networked embedded systems; time-sensitive networking (TSN); cyber-physical systems (CPS); latency and jitter control; scheduling and resource management; edge and fog computing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Networks)
AI-Empowered Communications: Towards a Wireless Metaverse
edited by , and
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open
Keywords: semantic communications; AI-empowered wireless transmission; codec by deep learning; network architecture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microwave and Wireless Communications)
Future Trends of Cybersecurity in Intelligent Systems
edited by and Ryan Benton
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent systems; cybersecurity; artificial intelligence (AI); machine learning (ML); deep learning (DL); large language models (LLM); retrieval-augmented generation (RAG); neural networks; supervised learning; labeled datasets; unsupervised learning; datasets; reinforcement learning; natural language processing (NLP); computer vision (CV); big data analytics; data mining; predictive analytics; behavioral analytics; anomaly detection; pattern recognition; automation; orchestration; threat intelligence (TI); cyber threat intelligence (CTI); adversarial AI; proactive security; adaptive security; self-learning systems; cognitive security
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer Science & Engineering)
Integration of Fluid Renewable Energy and Integrated Energy Systems: From Traditional Hydropower to Emerging Ocean Energy Technologies
edited by Chen Feng, , and Chengyi Li
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydropower; pumped hydro storage; marine renewable energy; ocean energy; renewable energy integration; energy storage systems; grid flexibility; sustainable energy systems; power system stability; renewable energy policy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Electronics)
Multiple-Antenna Techniques for Wireless Communication
edited by and Abdul Jabbar
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open
Keywords: beamforming; diversity MIMO; massive MIMO; multi-user MIMO; cooperative MIMO; agile antenna systems; spatial multiplexing; reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RISs); 5G/6G and Industry 4.0/5.0 wireless networks; AI-driven signal processing; space-time coding; interference alignment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microwave and Wireless Communications)
Transport Decarbonization: Energy Control and Optimization
edited by , Wei Wang, and
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open
Keywords: transport decarbonization; energy management and control; resilience; power systems; railway; roadway; waterway
(This special issue belongs to the Section Power Electronics)
Innovations and Applications of Time Series Processing
edited by Emadeldeen Eldele and Mohamed Ragab
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open
Keywords: time series analysis  ; deep learning for time series  ; time series forecasting  ; anomaly detection  ; representation learning  ; signal processing  ; multivariate time series  ; irregular time series  ; interpretable models  ; domain applications (finance; healthcare; climate)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer Science & Engineering)
Machine Learning and Cognitive Robotics
edited by , Jelena Vasiljevic and Calin-Octavian Miclosina
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning (ML); cognitive robotics; artificial intelligence (AI); autonomous systems; human– robot interaction (HRI); deep learning; reinforcement learning; neural networks; computer vision
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
AI-Driven Intelligent and Secure Navigation in Next-Gen Autonomous Systems submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open
Keywords: autonomous navigation; UAVs and ground vehicles; intelligent control; secure communication; path planning and optimization; multi-robot systems; decentralized control; collaborative autonomy; decision-making; AI in autonomous systems; sensor fusion; edge computing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical and Autonomous Vehicles)
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