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Artificial Intelligence for Signal, Image and Video Processing submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; signal and image processing; deep learning; computer vision
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Quantum Security, Cryptography, and Emerging Threats
edited by Mahshid Delavar, Behzad Abdolmaleki and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open
Keywords: quantum security; post-quantum security; cryptography; quantum key distribution
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Processes)
Advances in Telecommunication Networks and Wireless Technology submission deadline 1 Apr 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 18612 | 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 1264 | 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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2994 | 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 11198 | 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 8475 | 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 4531 | 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 3136 | 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 2208 | Submission Open
Keywords: semantic networks; social media; policy insights; communication networks; social network analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Human–Computer Interaction in Marketing: Emerging Interfaces, Cognitive Engagement, and Child–Computer Interaction
edited by and Birgitta Dresp-Langley
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1795 | 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)
Emerging Topics in Industrial Control Systems and SCADA Cyber Security
edited by , Helge Janicke and Richard Smith
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1315 | 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)
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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 668 | 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)
Advanced Control Methodologies for Quantum Systems submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 194 | 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)
Recent Advances in Smart Contract and Blockchain Analysis
edited by Vincenzo Arceri and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 175 | 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)
Advancements in Virtual Reality and Computational Geometry in Computer Science
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 160 | 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)
Distributed Optimization: Methods and Emerging Applications submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open
Keywords: distributed optimization; distributed network; machine learning; control theory
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Human Motion Perception for Intelligent Systems Awareness and Robotic Control submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open
Keywords: human motion detection; computer vision; artificial intelligence; supernumerary robotic limbs; cobots
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Text-to-Speech and AI Music
edited by
submission deadline 14 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5701 | 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 88670 | 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)
Optimization and Methodology in Software Engineering, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 17194 | Submission Open
Keywords: software engineering; software process; affect theory; continual improvement
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Theory and Methodology)
ICT-Based Modelling and Simulation for Education submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11764 | 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 1988 | 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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1230 | 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)
Modeling in the Era of Generative AI submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 736 | Submission Open
Keywords: generative artificial intelligence; modeling; statistical forecasting; simulation; optimization
New Deep Learning Approach for Time Series Forecasting, 2nd Edition
edited by Binbin Yong and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 523 | Submission Open
Keywords: time series forecasting; deep learning; spatio-temporal forecasting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Advances in Data Mining for Complex Systems submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 247 | 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 241 | 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 152 | Submission Open
Keywords: computer vision; 3D vision; virtual reality; 3D reconstruction; augmented reality; object detection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Innovations in Software Development: Software Security, Privacy, and Agile-DevOps Evolution
edited by Saima Rafi and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 146 | Submission Open
Keywords: software engineering; software development; DevSecOps; software security; software evolution and maintenance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Systems)
Internet of Everything and Vehicular Networks, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 138 | 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)
Artificial Intelligence Technologies for Sustainable Development submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable AI; responsible AI; healthcare innovation; education technology; human-centric AI; environmental monitoring; digital public services; ethical AI systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Digital Privacy and Security, 3rd Edition submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open
Keywords: authorization; authentication and identity management; cloud computing security; computer forensics; cybercrime; cyber security; cyber warfare; cryptography; cryptanalysis; data mining security; database security; data encryption applications; digital contents copyright protection; electronic mail security; emerging technologies and applications; formal methods application in security and forensics; forensic analysis; games for cybersecurity training and awareness; hacking techniques; information security management; management in network equipment; mobile network security; multimedia content management; network security management; policy of trust in E-leaning system; privacy and trust; security algorithms; security in E-commerce and M-commerce; security in contents distribution networks; security protocols; system security management; social networks & web 2.0 trust management; storage area networks management; tracing techniques in internet; wired and wireless network security and investigation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Security and Privacy)
Machine Learning Approaches for Prediction and Decision Making submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; decision support; pattern recognition; predictive modeling; decision support systems; supervised learning; unsupervised learning; reinforcement learning; explainable AI; time series forecasting; deep learning; model interpretability; predictive optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Emerging Trends in AI-Driven Cyber Security and Digital Forensics submission deadline 28 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI-driven cyber security; digital forensics for AI systems; adversarial AI; machine learning for cyber threat detection; privacy-preserving AI; cyber– physical system security; blockchain forensics; quantum security and AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Security and Privacy)
Generative AI Technologies: Shaping the Future of Higher Education submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 90291 | Submission Open
Keywords: generative artificial intelligence (GAI); higher education; pedagogical innovation; personalized education; ethical challenges; academic integrity; teaching and learning transformation; educational stakeholders preparation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Advancing Educational Innovation with Artificial Intelligence
edited by Jui-Long Hung, Xu Du and Juan Yang
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 62906 | Submission Open
Keywords: generative AI; education; collaborative learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Extended Reality and Cybersecurity
edited by , Nan Li and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 32827 | Submission Open
Keywords: extended reality (virtual reality; augmented reality; mixed reality; etc.); metaverse; cybersecurity; artificial intelligence; machine learning/deep learning; adversarial machine learning and defenses; privacy and social issues; authentication; biometrics; security visualization; digital twins
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Mobility as a Service: Opportunities and Challenges for the Sustainable Mobility submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9030 | Submission Open
Keywords: transport; mobility; sustainability; information technology; sustainable mobility
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Advances in Information Studies
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4183 | Submission Open
Keywords: general theory of information (GTI); information theory; information methodology; information typology; information systems; artificial general intelligence (AGI); information technologies; information measures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Theory and Methodology)
Intelligent Information Technology, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2192 | Submission Open
Keywords: information systems; information processes; information theory; information applications; communication theory and techniques; artificial intelligence; information security; internet technologies; wireless networks; big data management and processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Processes)
Advances in Digital Learning Processes: Innovation, Ethics and Governance
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2030 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital learning; educational technology; innovation in education; extended reality in learning; digital learning governance; AI/XAI in learning; responsible technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Processes)
Signal Processing in Radio Systems submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1848 | Submission Open
Keywords: signal processing; radio systems; communication systems; channel coding; MIMO technologies; beamforming; RF system design; spectrum management; interference mitigation; cognitive radio; software-defined radio (SDR); Internet of Things (IoT); machine-to-machine (M2M) communication; radar signal processing; navigation systems; synthetic aperture radar (SAR); compressive sensing; sparse signal recovery; secure communications; signal quality measurement; performance evaluation; standardization; RF calibration; dynamic spectrum access; target detection; positioning algorithms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communications Technology)
New Information Communication Technologies in the Digital Era, 2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 773 | Submission Open
Keywords: ICT; digital technology deployment; digitalization; integration; connectivity; process change; information management; IT architecture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communications Technology)
Artificial Intelligence in the Era of Omni-Channel Media
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 677 | Submission Open
Keywords: eye tracking; EEG; facial expression analysis; omni-media channels; artificial intelligence-driven algorithms; human– computer interaction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Processes)
Privacy-Preserving Data Analytics and Secure Computation
edited by Xiaofeng Chen, Elisa Bertino, Fuchun Guo and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 303 | Submission Open
Keywords: data security; privacy protection; applied cryptography; cyber security; big data protection; data encryption
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Security and Privacy)
Digital Technology and Cyber Security submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 203 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital technology; cybersecurity; human-centric cybersecurity; organizational cybersecurity; managerial aspects of cybersecurity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Security and Privacy)
Machine Learning and Blockchain for a Resilient and Sustainable Cyberworld
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI in cybersecurity; healthcare data privacy; biometric-based usable secure framework; green cybersecurity; green AI; human-centred AI; IoT and ML in applied computing; secure critical infrastructures; machine learning; blockchain; artificial intelligence; federated learning; applied machine learning; secure smart aging; biometric-based authentication
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Processes)
Computer Vision, Pattern Recognition, and Machine Learning in Italy—Second Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 123 | Submission Open
Keywords: computer vision; pattern recognition; machine learning; video surveillance and biometry; sports analysis; assistive and manufacturing technologies; smart agriculture; eHealth; environment monitoring; intelligent transportation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Emerging Research on Neural Networks and Anomaly Detection, 2nd Edition
edited by Jiaping Gui, Cunqing Hua and Futai Zou
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open
Keywords: neural networks; supervised learning; unsupervised learning; anomaly detection; outlier detection; machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
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