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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 3651 | Submission Open
Keywords: semantic networks; social media; policy insights; communication networks; social network analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
AI and Machine Learning in the Big Data Era: Advanced Algorithms and Real-World Applications submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 3555 | 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)
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 2486 | 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)
Recent Advances in Smart Contract and Blockchain Analysis
edited by Vincenzo Arceri and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 673 | 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)
Advanced Control Methodologies for Quantum Systems submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 277 | 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 228 | 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 203 | 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 155 | 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 12331 | 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 89600 | 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 | 4 articles | Viewed by 21490 | 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 20564 | 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)
Modeling in the Era of Generative AI submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5671 | Submission Open
Keywords: generative artificial intelligence; modeling; statistical forecasting; simulation; optimization
Computer Vision for Security Applications, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4022 | 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 3830 | 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)
New Deep Learning Approach for Time Series Forecasting, 2nd Edition
edited by Binbin Yong and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2724 | Submission Open
Keywords: time series forecasting; deep learning; spatio-temporal forecasting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Artificial Intelligence and Data-Driven Strategies for Advancing Smart, Sustainable, and Resilient Infrastructures and Mobility Systems submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1737 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; smart mobility; infrastructure resilience; predictive analytics; traffic management; road safety; IoT in transportation; autonomous vehicles; data-driven decision making; disaster management; blockchain data structures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Artificial Intelligence Technologies for Sustainable Development submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 619 | 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)
AI-Driven Creativity and Human-Centered Design for Enhanced User Experience
edited by , Xipei Ren, and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 546 | 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
Advances in Data Mining for Complex Systems submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 349 | Submission Open
Keywords: text classification; factual consistency; multilingual analysis; natural language understanding
Emerging Research in 3D Graphics and Computer Vision
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 242 | 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 240 | 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 198 | 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)
Digital Privacy and Security, 3rd Edition submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 166 | 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 156 | 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)
Sensing and Wireless Communications
edited by Tien M. Nguyen
submission deadline 2 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 15725 | Submission Open
Keywords: sensing and wireless communications; sensor technology; EO; IR; radar; LIDAR; synthetic aperture radar (SAR); quantum sensor; position; navigation; and timing (PNT); intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR); artificial intelligence-of-things (AIoT); high resolution wide swath (HRWS SAR); interferometric SAR; bi-static SAR; multi-static SAR; distributed coherent beamforming; active phase array antenna (APAA); passive slot array antenna; embedded intelligent sensor; digital communication waveforms; advanced channel coding and coded modulation; optical communications; multidimensional modulation; low power communications system; hybrid multidimensional coded modulation; adaptive coded modulation (ACM); pulse communications; ultra-wideband communications; software-defined radio (SDR); software-defined networking (SDN); network function virtualization (NFV); cloud communication technology; single carrier modulation; multi-carrier modulation; division multiplexing access; hybrid division multiplexing access (H-DMA); anti-jam; low probability of interception; and low probability of detection (AJ/LPI/LPD); SATCOM; tracking; telemetry; and command (TT& C); wireless sensor networks (WSN); internet of things (IoT); wireless local area networks (WLAN); smart communication and networking; 5G/6G Satellite Integration (SATis5; SATis6); generative adversarial network (GAN); recurrent neural networks (RNN); 4G; 5G; and 6G; wireless communication technology; machine learning and artificial intelligence (ML-AI); edge computing; space-based remote sensing; integrated sensing and communication (ISAC); multi-function RF (MFRF); MIMO radars; communication resources management (SCRM); commercial-off-the shelf radar-common data link (COTS-R-CDL)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Wireless Technologies)
Emerging Trends in AI-Driven Cyber Security and Digital Forensics submission deadline 28 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1083 | 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 | 11 articles | Viewed by 124355 | 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 105568 | 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 | 9 articles | Viewed by 41995 | 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 10428 | 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 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8242 | 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)
Advances in Digital Learning Processes: Innovation, Ethics and Governance
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6157 | 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)
Intelligent Information Technology, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5962 | 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)
Artificial Intelligence in the Era of Omni-Channel Media
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3552 | 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)
Signal Processing in Radio Systems submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2156 | 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 1189 | 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)
Privacy-Preserving Data Analytics and Secure Computation
edited by Xiaofeng Chen, Elisa Bertino, Fuchun Guo and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1170 | 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)
Explainable Artificial Intelligence for Industrial and Supply Chain Systems
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 972 | Submission Open
Keywords: explainable AI (XAI); industrial artificial intelligence; supply chain analytics; predictive maintenance; demand forecasting; human– AI collaboration; sustainable supply chains; decision-making
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Digital Technology and Cyber Security submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 827 | 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)
Reinforcement Learning for Cyber Security: Methods and Applications
edited by Mohamed Chahine Ghanem, Dominik Wojtczak and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 366 | Submission Open
Keywords: reinforcement learning; cyber security; autonomous defence; Markov chain; cyber forensics; threat detection; vulnerability assessment; Internet of Things security; compliance automation
(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 217 | 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)
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 194 | Submission Open
Keywords: neural networks; supervised learning; unsupervised learning; anomaly detection; outlier detection; machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Computer Vision, Pattern Recognition, and Machine Learning in Italy—Second Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 178 | 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)
Advances in 5G and Beyond Networks with AI
edited by Muhammad Waqar and Haider Ali
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 170 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI-driven 5G and 6G networks; Cloud-RAN and Open-RAN; time-sensitive AI networking (TSN-AI); AI; ML; and Gen AI for future networks; AI-augmented edge/fog networks; network security and cyber security; next-generation Internet architectures; AI-native and autonomous networks; predictive AI for traffic engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communications Technology)
Convergence of Time-Series Analytics and Social Media Intelligence submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 168 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; time-series analysis; anomaly detection; sentiment analysis; classification algorithms; machine learning; social media intelligence; cybersecurity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Semantic and Graph-Based Techniques for Source Code Understanding
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open
Keywords: source code understanding; graph-based techniques; graph neural networks; semantic code graphs; static analysis of source code; code summarization; clone detection; semantic modeling; abstract syntax trees
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Processes)
Security and Privacy Approaches Against Cyber Threats: Innovations, Challenges, and Practical Solutions submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5011 | Submission Open
Keywords: cybersecurity; privacy; cyber threat mitigation; defensive strategies; threat intelligence; data protection; incident response; real-world implementations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Security and Privacy)
Emerging Research in Knowledge Management and Innovation
edited by Evangelos Markopoulos, Jussi Kantola and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 12979 | Submission Open
Keywords: knowledge management; innovation management; knowledge management applications and case studies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Hardware Security and Trust, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8584 | Submission Open
Keywords: secure hardware; physical attacks; IC trust
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Security and Privacy)
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