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Surveys in Information Systems and Applications submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 19586 | Submission Open
Keywords: survey papers; information systems; information applications; information intelligence; information processes; information technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Review)
Modeling, Design, Analysis and Management of Embedded Control Systems for Automated Driving
edited by , , Anders Thorsén and Anders Cassel
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10775 | Submission Open
Keywords: knowledge engineering; ontological engineering; system modeling and analysis; architecture design and optimization; simulation; formal methods; variability modeling and analysis; operational and functional safety engineering; reliability engineering; contract theory and component-based engineering; self-adaptation; XAI and data-driven analysis; lifecycle management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Emerging Trends in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Advanced Collaborative Manufacturing Systems submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 334 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; manufacturing systems; data analytics; industry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Integrating Artificial Intelligence: Large-Scale Foundational Models in Computational Medical Imaging and Digital Histopathological Analysis
edited by , Mohamed Almorsy Abdelrazek and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 256 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence in healthcare; foundation models; medical imaging analysis; deep learning; computer vision; healthcare informatics; image processing; clinical decision support; neural networks; machine learning; computational pathology; medical image classification; healthcare AI governance; biomedical image analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Emerging Research in Computational Creativity and Creative Robotics submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 228 | Submission Open
Keywords: computational creativity; creative robotics; generative models; human– machine interaction; co-creative systems; cybersecurity; human-centred creative systems; artificial intelligence in creativity; embodied creative agents; affective computing; knowledge representation for creativity; information-driven innovation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Advancing Smart Systems Through Deep Learning, Generative AI, and Big Data Analytics
edited by , , Xiaoxia Li, Dehao Wu and Wei Wang
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 212 | Submission Open
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence (AI); deep learning; Generative AI (GenAI); big data analytics; smart systems; smart manufacturing; human– robot collaboration; deep reinforcement learning; digital twins; predictive maintenance; IoT in manufacturing; AI in higher education; smart agriculture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science for Health, 2nd Edition
edited by Neil Vaughan
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; data science; virtual reality; health applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
IoT, AI, and Blockchain: Applications, Security, and Perspectives
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open
Keywords: Internet of Things (IoT) architectures and protocols; artificial intelligence for IoT optimization; blockchain-enabled secure IoT systems; federated learning and decentralized AI; privacy-preserving machine learning techniques; edge intelligence and distributed analytics; smart contracts and autonomous systems; lightweight cryptographic solutions for IoT; AI-driven anomaly detection in IoT networks; cyber– physical systems security
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Knowledge Engineering and Management for Cyber Security
edited by and Ítalo Oliveira
submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open
Keywords: knowledge engineering; knowledge management; cybersecurity; ontologies; knowledge graphs; cyber threats; explanaible AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Security and Privacy)
Intrusion Detection Systems in IoT Networks
edited by
submission deadline 13 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 17601 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Security and Privacy)
Urban Resilience: Information Systems and Data-Driven Strategies for Asset and Risk Management submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open
Keywords: urban data analytics; information system integration; smart city resilience; digital transformation; data-driven planning; urban risk assessment; real-time monitoring systems; spatial analytics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Systems)
Deep Learning in Medical Image Analysis: Foundations, Techniques, and Applications
edited by Xiaoshuang Shi
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 29379 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Trends in Artificial Intelligence-Supported E-Learning submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11117 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI in education; human– computer interaction; adaptive e-learning; inclusive teaching; extended reality; cyber-physical educational platforms; lifelong learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Emerging Research in Object Tracking and Image Segmentation submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8578 | Submission Open
Keywords: visual object tracking; image segmentation; pose estimation; image and video enhancement
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Next-Generation Applications and Implementations of Gamification Systems submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4101 | Submission Open
Keywords: gamified software systems; artificial intelligence; dynamic content generation; Internet of Things
(This special issue belongs to the Section Internet of Things (IoT))
Advancements in Healthcare Data Science: Innovations, Challenges and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3788 | Submission Open
Keywords: predictive analytics; personalized medicine; clinical decision support systems; drug discovery; telemedicine; remote monitoring; healthcare data privacy; data visualization; machine learning; artificial intelligence; precision healthcare; healthcare data security; electronic health records; population health management; healthcare analytics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Information and Health)
Advances in Information Quality: Fact-Checking and AI in the Era of Fake News submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3387 | Submission Open
Keywords: information quality; fact checking; fake news; artificial intelligence; large language models; check worthiness
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Data-Driven Decision-Making in Intelligent Systems submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1545 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent systems; data analytics; machine learning; decision-making; information systems for data-driven decision-making
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Systems)
Pervasive Computing in IoT, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 917 | Submission Open
Keywords: Internet of Things; pervasive computing; ubiquitous computing; sensor networks; wireless communications; LPWAN communications; Internet of Multimedia Things; cloud/fog/edge/extreme edge computing; network function virtualization and software-defined networking; machine learning and computational intelligence; privacy and security; context and situation awareness; user profiling; adaptive service provision; sensors and data fusion; human-computer interaction; data analytics physical computing; distributed computing; crowdsensing; social sensing; Internet of Senses
(This special issue belongs to the Section Internet of Things (IoT))
International Database Engineered Applications Symposium, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 529 | Submission Open
Keywords: data engineering; human– computer interaction; data science and analytic methods; machine learning foundations of data science; geographic information systems (GISs); database systems for practical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Processes)
Advancing AI Applications in Education and Engineering: A Multidisciplinary Perspective
edited by Chin-Wen Liao and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 182 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); machine learning and big data analytics; augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR); technical and vocational education innovation; embedded systems and intelligent control; electric and hybrid vehicle technologies; cybersecurity and ethical AI applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Knowledge Graph Technology and Its Applications, 3rd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 162 | Submission Open
Keywords: knowledge base; knowledge graph completion; knowledge graph construction; knowledge graph embeddings; knowledge graph population and information extraction; linked data and semantic data integration; machine learning on knowledge graphs; natural language processing for knowledge graphs; novel applications of knowledge graph technologies; ontology and reasoning on knowledge graphs; open and enterprise knowledge graphs; recommendation systems with knowledge graphs; representation learning for knowledge graphs; semantic search and question answering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Processes)
Techniques and Data Analysis in Cultural Heritage, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 150 | Submission Open
Keywords: data mining; data processing; mathematical methods and techniques; remote sensing of archeological sites and artifacts
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Processes)
Quantum Security, Cryptography, and Emerging Threats
edited by Mahshid Delavar, Behzad Abdolmaleki and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open
Keywords: quantum security; post-quantum security; cryptography; quantum key distribution
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Processes)
Artificial Intelligence for Signal, Image and Video Processing submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; signal and image processing; deep learning; computer vision
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Advances in Telecommunication Networks and Wireless Technology submission deadline 1 Apr 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 15767 | Submission Open
Keywords: wireless technology; telecommunication networks; 6G wireless communication; cell-free massive MIMO; reconfigurable intelligent surfaces; Artificial Intelligence; energy-efficient wireless systems; uncrewed aerial vehicles; security and privacy; ultra-low latency communication; ubiquitous connectivity; spectrum and radio resource management; advanced quantum computing; advanced signal processing techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Processes)
Artificial Intelligence in Sustainable Supply Chains: Innovations, Applications, and Future Directions submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 603 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI) in supply chains; sustainable supply chain management practices; predictive analytics for supply chain optimization; supply chain transparency and traceability; supply chain resilience
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: “Information Processes”, 2nd Edition submission deadline 21 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 546 | Submission Open
Keywords: knowledge management; social media and social networks; big data and cloud computing; artificial intelligence; internet of things/internet of everything; digital signal processing; data mining; information extraction; human– machine interface; information in society and social development; business process management; blockchain and emerging technologies; communication systems and networks; wireless sensor network; mobile communication services
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Processes)
2nd Edition of 5G Networks and Wireless Communication Systems submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 9505 | Submission Open
Keywords: 5G; networks; wireless communication systems; mobile-edge computing; software-defined networking
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communications Technology)
Advanced Methods for Multi-Source Information Management, Modeling, and Analysis
edited by , , and Biao Song
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7556 | Submission Open
Keywords: data mining and analysis; engineering optimization; computer science; smart environment; information security and privacy; information fusion; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Theory and Methodology)
Application of Machine Learning in Human Activity Recognition
edited by Yang Gao and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3419 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep learning techniques and architectures for HAR; sensor fusion and data preprocessing methods for activity recognition; real-time activity recognition systems and their applications; transfer learning and domain adaptation in HAR; privacy-preserving ML methods in activity recognition; multimodal data integration for robust activity recognition; HAR in healthcare (elderly care; rehabilitation); sports analytics and performance monitoring; security; and smart environments; challenges and solutions in large-scale deployment of har systems; case studies and real-world implementations of ML-based HAR systems; large language models (LLMs) for interpreting and enhancing HAR data; integration of llms for real-time decision-making and activity prediction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Emerging Research in Optimization and Machine Learning
edited by Maria Fernanda Pires da Costa and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2372 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; nonlinear optimization; nonsmooth optimization; convex optimization; nonconvex optimization; constrained optimization; stochastic optimization; deep learning; reinforcement learning; SVM; clustering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Semantic Networks for Social Media and Policy Insights
edited by James A Danowski and George Barnett
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1295 | Submission Open
Keywords: semantic networks; social media; policy insights; communication networks; social network analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Emerging Topics in Industrial Control Systems and SCADA Cyber Security
edited by , Helge Janicke and Richard Smith
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 627 | Submission Open
Keywords: encryption; authentication; and availability assurance; resilient systems; application security; secure firmware; communication systems; timing vulnerabilities in rt-control systems; security implications of feature interactions; post-quantum cryptography; secure communication protocols; incident response; critical infrastructure protection; threat profiling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Security and Privacy)
Human–Computer Interaction in Marketing: Emerging Interfaces, Cognitive Engagement, and Child–Computer Interaction
edited by and Birgitta Dresp-Langley
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 428 | Submission Open
Keywords: human– computer interaction; neuromarketing; eye tracking; digital advertising; user experience; child– computer interaction; persuasive technology; behavioral data analysis; ethical design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Advanced Control Methodologies for Quantum Systems submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open
Keywords: eigenstates; entangled state; quantum gate; feedback control; time-delay control; robust control; state estimation; parameter identification; quantum filter; machine learning; deep learning; reinforcement learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Theory and Methodology)
Advancements in Virtual Reality and Computational Geometry in Computer Science
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open
Keywords: virtual reality; computational geometry; immersive technologies; geometric algorithms; 3D interaction; spatial data structures; real-time rendering; human– computer interaction; simulation and visualization; augmented and mixed reality; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Processes)
Recent Advances in Smart Contract and Blockchain Analysis
edited by Vincenzo Arceri and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart contract engineering; blockchain security; software engineering for dApps; vulnerability detection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communications Technology)
Distributed Optimization: Methods and Emerging Applications submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open
Keywords: distributed optimization; distributed network; machine learning; control theory
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
AI and Machine Learning in the Big Data Era: Advanced Algorithms and Real-World Applications
edited by and Chinedu Pascal Ezenkwu
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; big data analytics; deep learning; scalable algorithms; predictive analytics; explainable AI; real-time processing; federated learning; generative AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Text-to-Speech and AI Music
edited by
submission deadline 14 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1724 | Submission Open
Keywords: text to speech; voice conversion; talking face; singing voice synthesis; melody extraction; music AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Processes)
Advanced Control Topics on Robotic Vehicles submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 87969 | Submission Open
Keywords: robot control; communications and network controlled systems; emerging applications; artificial intelligence; information extraction; autonomy; mobility; and manipulation; multi-agent systems and consensus; human– robot interaction; robotic vision
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
ICT-Based Modelling and Simulation for Education submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6469 | Submission Open
Keywords: ICT in education; educational modelling; simulation-based learning; interactive learning environments; educational technology; pedagogical strategies; teacher training; future educational trends and GAI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Computer Vision for Security Applications, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1207 | Submission Open
Keywords: drone patrolling; distributed smart cameras for person re-identification; image analysis for action recognition; machine/deep learning models in surveillance systems; automatic scene understanding; skeleton-based methods for person re-identification; methods and models for affect recognition; soft and hard biometrics; soft computing for visual security applications; application of 3D vision in security; image sensor fusion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Machine Learning for Predictive Analytics: Models, Applications, and Challenges
edited by , Bacha Rehman and Wei Xie
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 194 | Submission Open
Keywords: explainable AI; FinTech; cybersecurity; EduTech; healthcare analytics; forensic AI; hybrid deep learning; multimodal data fusion; predictive modeling; ethical AI; algorithmic fairness; adaptive learning systems; financial forecasting; threat intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Advances in Data Mining for Complex Systems submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open
Keywords: text classification; factual consistency; multilingual analysis; natural language understanding
AI-Driven Creativity and Human-Centered Design for Enhanced User Experience
edited by , Xipei Ren, and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI-driven creativity; human-centered design; user experience enhancement; personalized user interfaces; generative design; AI and accessibility; computational creativity; emotionally intelligent design; ethical AI in design; immersive technologies; human– computer interaction; creative technologies
Emerging Research in 3D Graphics and Computer Vision
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open
Keywords: computer vision; 3D vision; virtual reality; 3D reconstruction; augmented reality; object detection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Internet of Everything and Vehicular Networks, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open
Keywords: internet of everything; vehicular networks; architecture; protocol; algorithm; modelling; simulation; prototype; testbeds; services; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Wireless Technologies)
Modeling in the Era of Generative AI submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open
Keywords: generative artificial intelligence; modeling; statistical forecasting; simulation; optimization
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