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Intrusion Detection Systems in IoT Networks
edited by
submission deadline 13 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 19328 | 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 199 | 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 33368 | 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 13522 | 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)
Multimodal Human-Computer Interaction
edited by , Samuel Silva and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10781 | 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 9434 | 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 4692 | 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 4005 | 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 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3948 | 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 1806 | 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)
International Database Engineered Applications Symposium, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1131 | 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)
Pervasive Computing in IoT, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1110 | 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))
Advancing AI Applications in Education and Engineering: A Multidisciplinary Perspective
edited by Chin-Wen Liao and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 208 | 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 198 | 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 182 | 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)
Artificial Intelligence for Signal, Image and Video Processing submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 71 | 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 70 | 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 17014 | 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 1014 | 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 1148 | 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 10206 | 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 7950 | 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 3851 | 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 2710 | 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 1781 | 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 1397 | 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 810 | 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)
Advanced Control Methodologies for Quantum Systems submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 166 | 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)
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 159 | 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)
Recent Advances in Smart Contract and Blockchain Analysis
edited by Vincenzo Arceri and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 152 | 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 137 | 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 100 | 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 36 | 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 3317 | 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 88283 | 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 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9258 | 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 1555 | 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 243 | 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 199 | 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 174 | 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
Modeling in the Era of Generative AI submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open
Keywords: generative artificial intelligence; modeling; statistical forecasting; simulation; optimization
Emerging Research in 3D Graphics and Computer Vision
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 129 | 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 121 | 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)
New Deep Learning Approach for Time Series Forecasting, 2nd Edition
edited by Binbin Yong and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 116 | 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 | Viewed by 109 | 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)
Innovations in Software Development: Software Security, Privacy, and Agile-DevOps Evolution
edited by Saima Rafi and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open
Keywords: software engineering; software development; DevSecOps; software security; software evolution and maintenance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Systems)
Digital Privacy and Security, 3rd Edition submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 65 | 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 59 | 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)
Generative AI Technologies: Shaping the Future of Higher Education submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 79137 | 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 | 9 articles | Viewed by 50906 | Submission Open
Keywords: generative AI; education; collaborative learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
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