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Multimodal Human-Computer Interaction
edited by , Samuel Silva and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 15762 | Submission Open
Keywords: human– computer interaction; multimodal interaction; fusion of modalities; fission; multi-device application; assistants
(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 12472 | Submission Open
Keywords: visual object tracking; image segmentation; pose estimation; image and video enhancement
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Advancements in Healthcare Data Science: Innovations, Challenges and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7620 | 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)
Next-Generation Applications and Implementations of Gamification Systems submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7358 | 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))
Advances in Information Quality: Fact-Checking and AI in the Era of Fake News submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6426 | 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)
Intelligent Interaction in Cultural Heritage submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5366 | Submission Open
Keywords: emerging technologies in cultural heritage; personalization and recommendation systems in cultural heritage; AR/VR in cultural heritage; 3D modeling for cultural heritage; artificial intelligence in cultural heritage; affective computing in cultural heritage; machine learning for cultural applications; human– computer interaction in cultural heritage; digital heritage technologies; intelligent systems for museums
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Data-Driven Decision-Making in Intelligent Systems submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2969 | 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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2339 | 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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2179 | 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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1350 | 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)
Artificial Intelligence for Signal, Image and Video Processing submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1260 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; signal and image processing; deep learning; computer vision
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Techniques and Data Analysis in Cultural Heritage, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 972 | 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)
Knowledge Graph Technology and Its Applications, 3rd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 270 | 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)
Quantum Security, Cryptography, and Emerging Threats
edited by Mahshid Delavar, Behzad Abdolmaleki and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 140 | 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 21911 | 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 1868 | 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 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5936 | 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 13135 | 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 | 9 articles | Viewed by 12937 | 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)
Human–Computer Interaction in Marketing: Emerging Interfaces, Cognitive Engagement, and Child–Computer Interaction
edited by and Birgitta Dresp-Langley
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7193 | 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)
Application of Machine Learning in Human Activity Recognition
edited by Yang Gao and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5814 | 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 3930 | 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 3299 | 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
edited by and Chinedu Pascal Ezenkwu
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 2356 | 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 2226 | 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 374 | 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 242 | 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 193 | 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 140 | 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 139 | 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 11169 | 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 89399 | 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 20717 | 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 19077 | 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 4418 | 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 3426 | 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 3357 | 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 2286 | Submission Open
Keywords: time series forecasting; deep learning; spatio-temporal forecasting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Artificial Intelligence Technologies for Sustainable Development submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 456 | 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 417 | 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 327 | 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 219 | 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 217 | 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 165 | 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 140 | 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 128 | 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 169 | 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 | 10 articles | Viewed by 117651 | 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 97564 | 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 40092 | 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)
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