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Reinforcement Learning for Cyber Security: Methods and Applications
edited by Mohamed Chahine Ghanem, Dominik Wojtczak and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 165 | 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)
Predictive Analytics and Data Science, 3rd Edition submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open
Keywords: classification; regression; deep learning; uncertainty; validation and maintenance; self-learning; real-life applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communications Technology)
Generative AI Transformations in Industrial and Societal Applications
edited by Razi Iqbal and Shereen Ismail
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 115 | Submission Open
Keywords: generative AI; large language models; artificial intelligence; societal implication; Internet of Things
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Information Technology for Smart Healthcare submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart health; health informatics; artificial intelligence; wearables; mobile health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Smarter Systems: Innovations at the Intersection of AI and Sensor Technology
edited by Joseph Kush
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); sensor integration; machine learning; edge computing; smart systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Processes)
Machine Learning for the Blockchain submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 39242 | Submission Open
Keywords: Machine learning; Distributed ledger; Blockchain; Scaling; Sharding; Sidechain; Parachain; Network Interoperability; DeFi; DApps; Cryptofinance; Automatic trading; Transaction fee optimization; Asset price prediction; NFT; Security; Privacy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Systems)
Information Extraction and Language Discourse Processing submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 34833 | Submission Open
Keywords: coherence; topic focus; information structure; conversation structure; discourse processing; scholarly discourse processing; anaphora resolution
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Multidimensional Data Structures and Big Data Management
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 23982 | Submission Open
Keywords: multidimensional data structures; big data management; big data indexing strategies; large scale query processing and query optimization; large scale machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Systems)
The Convergence of Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things Security: Shaping the Future of Secure Connected Systems
edited by Zia Ush Shamszaman, , and Xiaokun Zhang
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13195 | Submission Open
Keywords: IoTs security; CPS security; secure ML and secure AI; trustworthy and safe AI; adversarial learning; CPS security; privacy in IoTs and CPS; secure connected systems; data privacy; data poisoning; secure VR/AR
(This special issue belongs to the Section Internet of Things (IoT))
Transformative Technologies in Healthcare: Harnessing Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Large Language Models in Health Informatics
edited by Balu Bhasuran and Kalpana Raja
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5018 | Submission Open
Keywords: clinical natural language processing; biomedical natural language processing; machine learning; artificial intelligence; healthcare applied AI; automated diagnosis; knowledge graphs; prospective study; causal models; prompt tuning; large language model; text generation; transformer model
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Information and Health)
Emerging Applications of Machine Learning in Healthcare, Industry, and Beyond submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4951 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; healthcare; industry; extended reality; neural engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Information Behaviors: Social Media Challenges and Analytics
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1223 | Submission Open
Keywords: social media; technology; information era; challenges; knowledge; networks; digital communication; fake news
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
2nd Edition of Modern Recommender Systems: Approaches, Challenges and Applications submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 556 | Submission Open
Keywords: recommender systems; contextual information; social networks; item semantics; big data and performance; privacy preservation; AI-based recommender systems; explainable recommendations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Systems)
Security and Privacy of Resource-Constrained IoT Devices
edited by Krzysztof Gołofit and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 219 | Submission Open
Keywords: Internet of Things; cybersecurity; security/privacy for the IoT
(This special issue belongs to the Section Internet of Things (IoT))
Selected Papers of the 10th North American International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management
edited by and Shahram Taj
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 165 | Submission Open
Keywords: simulation; operations research; quality systems; Industry 4.0/5.0; human factors; logistics; supply chain management; healthcare systems; machine learning; data mining; generative artificial intelligence; knowledge representation; multi-agent systems; robotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Advances in Intelligent Hardware, Systems and Applications
edited by Zhiqiang Que
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI/ML hardware; algorithm-hardware co-design and frameworks; embedded AI/ML systems; AI/ML-driven hardware optimization; hardware-accelerated AI/ML applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Intelligent Image Processing by Deep Learning, 2nd Edition
edited by Dongming Zhou and Haiyan Li
submission deadline 6 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 843 | Submission Open
Keywords: image processing; image inpainting; image analysis; information processing; information analysis; computer vision; deep learning; machine learning; application and case studies; intelligent image processing system; multimodal target monitoring and tracking; multimodal image fusion; Artificial Intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Processes)
Advanced Retrieval-Augmented Generation Systems Based on Large Language Models
edited by and Andrea Giovanni Nuzzolese
submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 653 | Submission Open
Keywords: retrieval-augmented generation (RAG); large language models (LLMs); information retrieval; knowledge generation; decision making; cross-domain applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Deep Learning for Advanced Malware Detection submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 198 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep learning; malware detection; networks security and privacy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Security and Privacy)
Surveys in Information Systems and Applications submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 14622 | 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 10180 | 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 253 | 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 194 | 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)
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 161 | 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)
Emerging Research in Computational Creativity and Creative Robotics submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 152 | 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)
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science for Health, 2nd Edition
edited by Neil Vaughan
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 125 | 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 58 | 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 6 | 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 14863 | 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 130 | 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 | 9 articles | Viewed by 24560 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Trends in Artificial Intelligence-Supported E-Learning submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7799 | 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 7182 | 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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3439 | 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 3173 | 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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2841 | 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)
Pervasive Computing in IoT, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 620 | 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 455 | 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 146 | 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 127 | 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 121 | 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 8 | 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 13489 | 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 | Viewed by 222 | 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 | Viewed by 111 | 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 8336 | 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 6848 | 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)
Emerging Research in Optimization and Machine Learning
edited by Maria Fernanda Pires da Costa and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1849 | 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)
Emerging Topics in Industrial Control Systems and SCADA Cyber Security
edited by , Helge Janicke and Richard Smith
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 561 | 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)
Semantic Networks for Social Media and Policy Insights
edited by James A Danowski and George Barnett
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 276 | Submission Open
Keywords: semantic networks; social media; policy insights; communication networks; social network analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
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