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Information Management and Decision-Making
edited by Robert F. Bordley
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 273 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; decision analysis; decision science; artificially intelligent software; risk assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Processes)
Next-Generation Vision Systems in Agriculture—Toward Explainable and Trustworthy AI
edited by Alakananda Mitra and Sruti Das Choudhury
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 266 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; computer vision
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Advanced Fault Diagnosis Using Interpretable, Multimodal and Transfer Learning Techniques
edited by and Izaz Raouf
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 146 | Submission Open
Keywords: interpretable machine learning; multimodal learning; transfer learning; physics guided models; sensor fusion; condition monitoring; intelligent diagnostic methods; industrial artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Graph Learning and Graph Neural Networks: Techniques and Applications
edited by and Xingtong Yu
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open
Keywords: graph learning; graph neural networks; graph representation learning; knowledge graphs; dynamic and heterogeneous graphs; scalable graph algorithms; self-supervised and weakly supervised learning on graphs; graph pre-training; robustness and interpretability; graph-based information retrieval; recommendation systems; information processing on graphs; graph learning for AI for science; scientific discovery with graph-based models; graphs in molecular; biological; and physical systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Processes)
Generative AI for Data Privacy and Anomaly Detection
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open
Keywords: generative AI; data privacy; privacy-preserving; data synthesis; anomaly detection; trustworthy AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Emerging Approaches in Semantic Technologies and Blockchain Systems
edited by and Carmelo Fabio Longo
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open
Keywords: semantic blockchain; decentralized applications; dApps; ontologies; smart contracts; distributed ledger; knowledge graphs; semantic reasoning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Processes)
Collaborative Computing and Edge Computing in Communication Networks
edited by and Fei Zheng
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 102 | Submission Open
Keywords: edge computing; fog computing; collaborative computing; mobile edge computing (MEC); communication networks; 5G/6G; Internet of Things (IoT)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communications Technology)
Advanced Technologies in Intelligent Detection of Biological Information, 2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 88 | Submission Open
Keywords: biological information; intelligent; detection; sensor; measurement; information processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Recent Developments and Implications in Web Analysis, 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open
Keywords: web analytics; utility of web platforms; role of the web; blockchain implications; big data; recent developments in web analysis; implications of web analysis; artificial intelligence (AI); machine learning (ML); web user behavior; digital marketing; brand engagement; web crisis management; ethical concerns; privacy and data security
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Advances in Explainable Artificial Intelligence, 2nd Edition submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13313 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; deep learning; explainability; transparency; accountability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Learning and Knowledge: Theoretical Issues and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 12 Oct 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 20689 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; large language models; biological knowledge representation; evolotionary systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Decision-Making Process in E-Commerce and Social Networks
edited by and Xiaodong Li
submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open
Keywords: decision-making; e-commerce; social networks; recommender systems; trust modeling; sentiment analysis; behavioral economics; personalization; social influence; digital platforms; network effects; ethical AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Systems)
Intelligent Software Engineering: Synergy Between AI and Software Engineering
edited by , and Xiaomin Wei
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; software engineering; large language models (LLMs); software repair; program synthesis; machine learning; automated testing; software analytics; intelligent systems; AI4SE; SE4AI; human– AI collaboration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
New Applications in Multiple Criteria Decision Analysis, 3rd Edition submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 13221 | Submission Open
Keywords: multi-criteria decision analysis; decision processes; e-learning; artificial intelligence; advanced fuzzy sets; Industry 4.0
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Deep Learning Approach for Time Series Forecasting
edited by , Maohan Liang and Xiaocai Zhang
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9380 | Submission Open
Keywords: forecasting; deep learning; artificial intelligence; machine learning; neural networks
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
The Role of Artificial Intelligence for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8966 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; natural language processing; human-AI collaboration; accessibility; explainability; fairness; diversity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Wireless IoT Network Protocols, 3rd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2009 | Submission Open
Keywords: Internet of things; wireless network protocols; models; performance evaluation; simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communications Technology)
AI-Based Biomedical Signal Processing submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1016 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep neural networks; graph neural networks; generative neural networks; EEG; ECG; biomedical sensing; FPGA; AI processors; medical simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Information and Health)
Computer Vision and Image Processing: Technologies and Applications for Multimedia Systems submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 210 | Submission Open
Keywords: computer vision; image processing; multimedia systems; smart city multimedia systems; multimedia IoT systems; object detection; pattern recognition; image enhancement; deep learning; embedded vision; smart applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Advancing Media Literacy and AI Literacy in the Digital Age
edited by Enrique Yeguas-Bolivar and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 202 | Submission Open
Keywords: media literacy; AI literacy; algorithmic literacy; disinformation; hate speech; fake news; natural language processing; AI ethics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Signal Processing Based on Machine Learning Techniques, 2nd Edition
edited by and Roberta Avanzato
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 178 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; digital signal processing; convolutional neural networks (CNNs); deep neural networks (DNNs); multimedia signal processing; biomedical signal analysis; audio and video forensics; pattern recognition
Artificial Intelligence in Autonomous Navigation and Intelligent Unmanned Systems
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; autonomous navigation; unmanned systems; perception and planning; multi-agent cooperation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Cyber Security in IoT, 2nd Edition
edited by and Katarzyna Hanna Kaminska
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open
Keywords: IoT cybersecurity prevention and response strategies; emergent cybersecurity risks arising from IoT-enabled 5G and 6G; situation awareness of IoT environment; risk identification; assessment; and mitigation in IoT systems; security architecture and frameworks for IoT; IoT devices and protocols security; attack detection and prevention in IoT; privacy-preserving techniques in IoT; secure integration of IoT and cloud/edge computing; machine learning techniques for IoT security; secure data management approaches; security in cyber-physical systems; blockchain technologies for reliable and trustworthy IoT; threat and vulnerability analysis of IoT
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communications Technology)
Data-Driven Intelligent Algorithms for Smart Industry and Sustainable Systems: Trends, Challenges, and Innovations
edited by and Liang Zhong
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open
Keywords: data-driven methods; intelligent algorithms; smart industry; sustainable systems; machine learning; Internet of Things (IoT); edge computing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science and Smart Living
edited by and Da Huo
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open
Keywords: data science; smart living; next generation technologies; technology fusion and contextualization; smart economy; smart service; smart technology and society
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence: Foundations, Methods, and Applications
edited by , Huijuan Zhu, Xindi Ma, Yifan Sun and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open
Keywords: trustworthy artificial intelligence; ethical and responsible AI; risk mitigation; security and privacy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Security and Privacy)
Computational Modelling and Data Analytics in Smart Cities—2nd Edition
edited by Victor Kryssanov
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI; IoT; big data; information model; smart cities
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Task-Oriented Communications for Future Wireless Networks
edited by , , Fanghui Huang and Yangfan Liang
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open
Keywords: Shannon theory; information theory; task-oriented communications; future wireless networks; signal processing; application of information theory in wireless/multimedia applications; application of information theory in image processing; computer graphics and visualization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communications Technology)
Next-Generation Communication Networks and Systems in Smart Cities: Enhancing Connectivity, Security, and Performance, 2nd Edition
edited by Yousef Fazea
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open
Keywords: wireless technology; telecommunication networks; artificial intelligence; signal processing; network security
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communications Technology)
Human–Computer Interactions and Computer-Assisted Education submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1472 | Submission Open
Keywords: human– computer interactions (HCIs); computer-assisted education (CAE); generative AI in education; adaptive learning technologies; user-centered design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Modeling, Simulation, and Automated Evolution in Complex Information Systems Engineering
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open
Keywords: information systems engineering; software evolution; DevOps; modeling and simulation; automated orchestration; system dynamics; continuous integration/deployment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Systems)
Advancing Information Systems Through Artificial Intelligence: Innovative Approaches and Applications submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 34280 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; information systems; data management; decision support systems; neuro-fuzzy systems; intelligent data analysis; e-governance; enterprise systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Emerging Information Technologies in the Field of Cyber Defense
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 26074 | Submission Open
Keywords: cyber defense; machine learning; countermeasure; threats; physical attacks
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communications Technology)
Computer and Multimedia Technology
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3496 | Submission Open
Keywords: computer technology; multimedia technology; information applications; image recognition; video processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Processes)
Public Key Cryptography and Privacy Protection
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3217 | Submission Open
Keywords: cryptography; public key cryptography; privacy protection; information security; network security; sensor networks
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Security and Privacy)
Using Generative Artificial Intelligence Within Software Engineering
edited by Leon Sterling and Xuan Bach D. Le
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2286 | Submission Open
Keywords: generative artificial intelligence; software requirements; software design; coding; software testing; software maintenance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Machine Learning in Image Processing and Computer Vision
edited by Grzegorz Sarwas
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1307 | Submission Open
Keywords: fine-grained object recognition; prototype and proxy learning; domain adaptation in computer vision; knowledge distillation; few-shot and metric learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Advances in Wireless Communications Systems, 3rd Edition submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open
Keywords: network protocol and resources allocation; wireless sensor networks (WSNs); 6G communications; ultra-low power; node capability; performance and range; AI in communications; fog computing; physical layer security; privacy; RF and optical communications; smart cities
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communications Technology)
Blockchain and AI: Innovations and Applications in ICT, 2nd Edition
edited by Purnima Murali Mohan and Pai Chet Ng
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open
Keywords: blockchain; artificial intelligence; IoT (internet of things); next-generation networks; smart homes; fintech; smart contracts; privacy and security; data management; federated learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communications Technology)
AI-Based Image Processing and Computer Vision, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open
Keywords: image processing; computer vision; pattern analysis; machine intelligence; pattern recognition; image understanding  
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Advances and Emerging Applications of Machine Learning, Evolutionary and Swarm Intelligence in Cybersecurity submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 17 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; evolutionary computation; swarm intelligence; cybersecurity analytics; malware detection; anomaly detection; phishing detection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Social Media Mining: Algorithms, Insights, and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2046 | Submission Open
Keywords: social media; big data; data mining; data analytics; data science; machine learning; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Information-Driven Synergies in the Metaverse and IoT Ecosystems
edited by Eleni Symeonaki, and Evangelos M. Pallis
submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 143 | Submission Open
Keywords: metaverse; internet of things; human– computer interaction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Applications of Deep Learning in Bioinformatics and Image Processing, 2nd Edition submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep learning; bioinformatics; bioimages; medical images; computer vision; multi-models; explainability of models
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Performance Engineering in Cloud Computing
edited by Belén Bermejo
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2098 | Submission Open
Keywords: performance; system performance; metrics; performance evaluation; workload
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Systems)
Advanced AI and Data-Driven Learning Methods for Healthcare Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 15529 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep learning; medical image analysis; segmentation; federated learning; distributed learning; multimodal learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Information Security, Data Preservation and Digital Forensics
edited by , and Tomaž Klobučar
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 10482 | Submission Open
Keywords: information security; contemporary attacks; applications security; data preservation; privacy by design; digital forensics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Security and Privacy)
Advances in Computer Graphics and Visual Computing
edited by Burkhard Wünsche
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3734 | Submission Open
Keywords: neural rendering and GenAI for image synthesis; photorealistic and non-photorealistic rendering; 3D modelling and 3D content creation; medical; scientific; and information visualization; medical imaging and virtual surgery; virtual and augmented reality; game technologies and serious games; object detection and object tracking; 3D vision and reconstruction; multimodal learning for computer vision; explainable AI in computer vision; domain adaption and generalization of vision models; ethics and bias in visual computing; novel AR/VR interfaces and navigation; customization and personalization in visual computing; brain– computer interfaces for visual computing; human– robot interaction and teleoperation; accessibility and equality in visual computing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Graph Neural Networks and Transformers for Intelligent Data-Driven Systems
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2976 | Submission Open
Keywords: graph neural networks; transformers; intelligent data-driven systems; graph representation learning; attention mechanisms; self-supervised learning; graph convolutional networks; knowledge representation; knowledge discovery; sequence modeling; graph embeddings; deep neural architectures; scalable graph algorithms; multimodal learning; explainable ai; temporal graph networks; data-driven decision making; adaptive learning systems; real-time data analytics; graph-based decision systems; intelligent information processing; contextual data modeling; dynamic graph learning; semantic data integration; predictive intelligence; autonomous data systems; multi-source data fusion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Processes)
Carbon Emissions Analysis by AI Techniques
edited by and Sicheng Zhan
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2973 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI-driven energy analysis; carbon emissions and energy forecasting; machine learning and big data analytics; energy efficiency and management; smart urban development with clean energy; energy modeling and optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Processes)
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