Journal of Imaging

edited by

, Xiaofei Zhou and

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4734 | Submission Open

Keywords: image and video understanding; AI-driven computer vision; AI-driven vision applications; multi-modal data processing; image and video quality assessment; image and video super-resolution; object segmentation and detection; saliency detection

(This special issue belongs to the Section AI in Imaging)

Towards Deeper Understanding of Image and Video Processing and Analysis

edited by

Zixiang Zhao

, Haotong Qin and Tao Feng

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3427 | Submission Open

Keywords: image processing and video processing; image and video restoration and enhancement; scene understanding; cross-modal learning; computational imaging; efficient image processing models; image and video generation; image and video processing application (medical; remote sensing; autonomous driving; etc.)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Image and Video Processing)

Image and Video Forensics: Progress and Challenges

edited by

Daniele Baracchi

and Simone Magistri

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 315 | Submission Open

Keywords: deepfake forensics; media authenticity and provenance; image/video tampering detection; adversarial robustness in forensics models; XAI for multimedia forensics; lifelong learning in multimedia forensics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biometrics, Forensics, and Security)

Computer Vision and Deep Learning: Trends and Applications (3rd Edition)

edited by

Pier Luigi Mazzeo

and

Alessandro Bruno

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3562 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep learning; machine learning; reinforcement learning; unsupervised and self-supervised learning; general adversarial networks (GANs); no-code machine learning; full-stack deep learning; few-shot; one-shot; and zero-shot learning; tiny machine learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition)

Intelligent Processing and Analysis of Multi-Spectral UAV Remote Sensing Images

edited by

Liang Huang

and

Zenan Yang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1263 | Submission Open

Keywords: multi-spectral UAV remote sensing; UAV image processing and analysis; deep learning for UAV image processing; thermal infrared UAV remote sensing; object detection; biomass inversion; semantic segmentation; change detection; precision agriculture; disaster monitoring

Emerging Domains in Computational Imaging and Computational Photography

edited by Rongjun Ge

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 741 | Submission Open

Keywords: computer vision; deep learning/machine learning; computational imaging; computational photography; medical image reconstruction/analysis; neural rendering; multi-modal imaging; image enhancement/segmentation/detection; generative models; AI-driven imaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Computational Imaging and Computational Photography)

Advanced Explainable Machine Vision Approaches in Detection, Classification and Tracking

edited by Zhenpeng Feng and Mingzhe Zhu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 178 | Submission Open

Keywords: explainable artificial intelligence (XAI); feature visualization; self-explanation models; manifold theory; object detection; image classification; object tracking; image denoising; intent recognition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Image and Video Processing)

Self-Supervised Learning and Multimodal Foundation Models for AI-Driven Medical Imaging

edited by

Andrea Loddo

,

Lorenzo Putzu

,

Cecilia Di Ruberto

and Carsten Marr

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2428 | Submission Open

Keywords: medical imaging; deep learning; foundation models; self-supervised learning; multimodal fusion; transfer learning; clinical AI; medical image segmentation; multimodal LLM; medical image detection

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging)

AI-Driven Remote Sensing Image Processing and Pattern Recognition

edited by

Zhenqi Liu

,

Jiaxin Li

, Mengying Xie,

Chuan Fu

and Kaiwen Wei

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2270 | Submission Open

Keywords: remote sensing; image segmentation; deep learning; object detection; pattern recognition; computer vision; multimodal data fusion; explainable AI (XAI); image classification; computational imaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition)

From Code to Clinic: Trustworthy AI for Medical Imaging

edited by

Soumick Chatterjee

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 507 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI in medical imaging; deep learning in radiology; clinical AI integration; translational AI in medicine; trustworthy AI in healthcare; explainable AI (XAI) for medical diagnosis; AI fairness and bias mitigation; robust uncertainty quantification; transparent AI models; self-supervised learning; weakly supervised learning; unsupervised learning; generative AI in medicine; foundation models for healthcare; AI and multi-omics integration; computational phenotyping; genotype– phenotype AI discovery; multimodal image analysis; anomaly detection; AI for MRI and CT reconstruction; medical image super resolution; AI-driven artefact reduction; medical image segmentation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging)

Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging: Innovations and Challenges

edited by

Zhao Yao

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 341 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; medical imaging; deep learning; computer-aided diagnosis; clinical decision support; explainable AI (XAI); medical ethics and data privacy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging)

Advances and Challenges in Cardiovascular Imaging

edited by

Sotirios Evangelou

and

Georgios Papadopoulos

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2777 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular imaging; cardiac computed tomography; CCTA; echocardiography; cardiovascular magnetic resonance; cardiac MRI; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging)

Diagnostic Imaging: From Basic Knowledge to Latest Advancements

edited by

Paolo Spinnato

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1462 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetic resonance imaging; computed tomography; sarcoma; interventional radiology; bone and bones

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging)

Trustworthy Multimodal Vision Models: Generalization, Robustness, and Explainability

edited by

Xun Gong

, Junzhou Chen and Chong Ma

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 881 | Submission Open

Keywords: trustworthy AI; multimodal vision models; domain generalization; uncertainty quantification; distribution shift; cross-modal fusion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition)

Unified and Multimodal Segmentation: Foundations, Methods, and Applications

edited by Xiaoqi Zhao, Youwei Pang and

Kailai Zhou

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 237 | Submission Open

Keywords: image segmentation; multimodal learning; unified vision models; generative AI; AI4Health; AI4Industry; self-supervised learning; visual understanding; foundation models; context-aware perception

(This special issue belongs to the Section Image and Video Processing)

Intelligent 3D Vision: Reconstruction, Understanding, Generative Modeling, and Applications

edited by

Weijian Deng

, Pengxu Wei and Ibrahim Radwan

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3838 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D reconstruction; neural rendering; multi-view geometry; implicit 3D representations; generative 3D modeling; novel view synthesis; multi-modal calibration; large-scale 3D datasets

(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition)

Progress, Challenges, and Future Trends in Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition

edited by Qing Cai and Jinxing Li

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 732 | Submission Open

Keywords: computer vision; pattern recognition; deep learning; multimodal learning; vision– language models; 3D scene understanding; real-world applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition)

Medical Image Analysis: New Opportunities and Challenges

edited by Javid Dadashkarimi

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 722 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthetic data; data scarcity; histology; high-resolution microscopy; deep learning; domain adaptation; multimodal fusion; prenatal imaging; neurodegeneration; cross-species modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging)

AI-Driven Medical Image Processing and Analysis

edited by

Hong Wang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 476 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI-driven medical imaging; medical image analysis; prior knowledge; model-driven deep learning; interpretable algorithm; multi-modal medical image processing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging)

Beyond Reality: Advancements in Computer Graphics for Immersive Metaverse Experiences

edited by

Prashant Goswami

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 435 | Submission Open

Keywords: metaverse; real-time rendering; immersive graphics; digital twins; extended reality (XR); neural rendering; avatars; AI in graphics; 3D standards (USD/glTF); haptics; computer vision in XR; visual computing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mixed, Augmented and Virtual Reality)

Techniques in Multi-View Image Analysis

edited by Jian Wei

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 241 | Submission Open

Keywords: multi-view stereo; novel view synthesis; multi-view image enhancement; multi-view image segmentation; light field image processing; multi-view sensor calibration; multi-view image quality assessment; multi-view object recognition; cross-view feature fusion; multi-view learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Image and Video Processing)

Learning and Optimization for Medical Imaging–2nd Edition

edited by

Simona Moldovanu

,

Elena Morotti

and Adina Cocu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 226 | Submission Open

Keywords: medical imaging; optimization methods; regularization methods; neural networks; machine learning; deep learning; image reconstruction; image deblur; image denoise; image segmentation; object detection; tomography magnetic resonance imaging; echography; echocardiography; ultrasound imaging; spectral imaging; thermal images; X-ray imaging; computed tomography; explainable AI (XAI); multimodal learning; transfer learning; cross-modal knowledge distillation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging)

AI-Driven Multimodal Image and Video Processing: Advances and Applications

edited by

Fangli Ying

, Liting Zhou, Cathal Gurrin and Jianhua Li

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1384 | Submission Open

Keywords: image/video processing; representation learning; cross-modal alignment; generative AI; multi-media modeling; multimodal vision-language model; remote sensing imaging; multi-modal medical imaging; healthcare imaging; deep learning; multimodal fusion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Image and Video Processing)

Three-Dimensional Computer Vision: Reconstruction, Generation, and Intelligent Systems

edited by Fangjinhua Wang and Qingshan Xu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 922 | Submission Open

Keywords: three-dimensional computer vision; three-dimensional reconstruction; three-dimensional generation; foundation models; scene understanding; robotics and autonomous systems; robust 3D AI

(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition)

Computer Vision and Image Processing: Advances and Challenges

edited by

Shengeng Tang

, Lechao Cheng and Weidong Chen

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 341 | Submission Open

Keywords: computer vision; image processing; deep learning; self-supervised; few-shot learning; 3D vision; generative models (AIGC); multimodal fusion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition)

Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning Models for Human Diseases Diagnosis and Prediction

edited by

Mobarak I. Hoque

,

Long Bai

and Shilong Yao

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 173 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence in medicine; clinical decision support; medical imaging; precision medicine; healthcare innovation; trustworthy AI; healthcare analytics; predictive modeling; digital health

(This special issue belongs to the Section AI in Imaging)

Advances in Image Classification: Algorithms and Applications

edited by

Chong Wang

and

Fengbei Liu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open

Keywords: image classification; image recognition; real-world applications; deep learning; foundation models; multimodal learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition)

Recent Progress and Challenges in Computer Vision and Machine Learning

edited by

Qi Chen

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 938 | Submission Open

Keywords: computer vision; machine learning; multimodal learning; vision– language models; generative models; controllable and interpretable AI; large language models; robust visual understanding; real-world applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition)

Advancing Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Emerging Technologies, Computation, and Clinical Applications

edited by

Xinzhe Luo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 499 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-field MRI; ultra-high field MRI; quantitative MRI; deep Learning Reconstruction; trustworthy artificial intelligence; uncertainty quantification; point-of-care diagnostics; biomarker standardization; multiparametric mapping; clinical translation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging)

Imaging-Driven Virtual and Augmented Reality for Surgical Diagnosis and Intervention

edited by

Maki Sugimoto

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 175 | Submission Open

Keywords: imaging; three-dimensional reconstruction; virtual; augmented; mixed; extended reality; hologram; polygon modeling; spatial computing; image guided; surgical diagnosis; minimally invasive surgery; endoscopic surgery; robot; MRI; CT; ultrasound

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mixed, Augmented and Virtual Reality)

Video Understanding and Information Retrieval

edited by Jilan Xu and

Junlin Hou

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open

Keywords: video understanding; multimedia retrieval; cross-modal alignment; multimodal foundation models; representation learning; information indexing; visual reasoning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Image and Video Processing)

Evolving Paradigms in Medical Image Analysis: From CNNs to Foundation Models

edited by Elham Mahmoudi and Allison Scarbrough

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open

Keywords: medical imaging; convolutional neural networks; transformers; foundation models; deep learning; self-supervised learning; multimodal learning; computational imaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging)

Brain Disease Diagnosis and Image Recognition

edited by Shumao Xu,

He Wang

and Minyan Ge

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; brain disease diagnosis; medical image recognition; neuroimaging; computational neuroscience; deep learning; machine learning; computer vision; signal processing; biomedical image analysis; neurodegenerative disorders; brain– computer interface; sleep disorders; sleep– wake regulation; polysomnography (PSG) analysis; circadian rhythms; sleep staging automation; REM sleep detection; insomnia biomarker identification; sleep apnea detection; neuroinflammation imaging; multimodal data fusion; explainable AI (XAI); federated learning; generative adversarial networks (GANs); edge computing for healthcare; clinical decision support systems; precision neurology; biomarker discovery; sleep-related neurodegeneration; EEG signal processing; functional MRI (fMRI); diffusion tensor imaging (DTI); Alzheimer’ s disease prediction; Parkinson’ s disease biomarkers; brain tumor segmentation; stroke lesion mapping; ethical AI in healthcare; AI-driven sleep medicine; automated sleep scoring

XTM-Imaging: Explainable and Trustworthy Multimodal Imaging for Real-World Applications

edited by

,

,

, Hengyu Liu,

and Jianbo Zheng

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 328 | Submission Open

Keywords: explainable multimodal imaging; trustworthy image/video understanding; evidence localization and attribution in vision; uncertainty estimation and calibration for imaging models; interpretable image– language / image– sensor fusion; causal and counterfactual explanations for vision systems; robust imaging under missing/noisy modalities; medical imaging decision support; industrial visual inspection and fault diagnosis; autonomous driving perception and safety; human-centered evaluation of explanations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Image and Video Processing)

Large Language Models in Medical Image Analysis: Progress, Challenges, and Perspectives

edited by Leibo Liu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open

Keywords: large language models; medical image analysis; multimodal learning; vision language models; visual question answering; automated report generation; clinical decision support; model interpretability; trustworthy AI; AI ethics and bias

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging)

Intelligent Visual Signal Processing, Coding and Transmission

edited by

Chao Yang

, Deyang Liu and Xinpeng Huang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 146 | Submission Open

Keywords: visual signal processing; intelligent coding; video transmission; deep learning for compression; light field imaging; immersive media; human-machine collaboration; VR/AR systems; perceptual quality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Image and Video Processing)

Multimodal Understanding: From Document Image Analysis to Large Language Models

edited by

Hongjian Zhan

and

Yu-Jie Xiong

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open

Keywords: multimodal document intelligence; document visual question answering; large language models (LLMs); vision– language foundation models; handwriting and signature verification; parameter-efficient fine-tuning; robust representation learning; table and scene text recognition; retrieval-augmented generation; trustworthy AI and security

(This special issue belongs to the Section Image and Video Processing)

AI-Driven Robot Vision: Progress, Challenges, and Perspectives

edited by

Deping Li

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open

Keywords: robot vision; deep learning; vision transformer; 3D perception and point cloud; generative models; visual SLAM; 3D perception; pose estimation; depth estimation; object tracking; visual servoing; multi-modal fusion; embodied AI; autonomous driving

(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition)

Artificial Intelligence Based Low-Level Vision Techniques: Progress and Challenges

edited by Ming Liu,

Zhilu Zhang

and Yue Cao

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-level vision; artificial intelligence; image signal processing; imaging techniques; imaging equipment; neural networks

(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition)

Advances in 3D Point Cloud Processing

edited by Xingtao Wang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D reconstruction; 3D AIGC; 3D scene editing; point clouds with physical properties; 3D representation for embodied intelligence; 3D scene understanding

(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition)

Advances in Neuroimaging for Human Cognition, Behavior, Brain Modulation and Prediction

edited by

Francisco Ávila Gómez

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 115 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuroimaging; human cognition; behavior prediction; brain stimulation; cortical modulation; multimodal integration; machine learning; human– machine interaction; predictive modeling; cognitive neuroscience

(This special issue belongs to the Section Neuroimaging and Neuroinformatics)

From Visual Perception to Spatiotemporal Understanding

edited by Ruyu Liu and

Yongwei Miao

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open

Keywords: spatial AI; spatial intelligence; 3D vision; 4D scene understanding; depth estimation; multi-view learning; neural reconstruction; SLAM; egocentric vision; multi-modal perception; sensor fusion; 3D-aware generative models; world models; embodied perception; visual navigation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition)

Recent Advances in Scene Reconstruction, Simulation, and Generation

edited by Dan Wang and Xinrui Cui

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 132 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D scene reconstruction; neural scene representations; 3D scene generation; physics-based simulation; novel view synthesis; differentiable rendering; embodied AI; digital twins

(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition)

Advances in 3D Optical Imaging: Methods, Systems, and Applications

edited by

Inbarasan Muniraj

and Manoj Kumar

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital holography; quantitative phase imaging; optical coherence tomography; hyperspectral imaging; computational imaging; structured illumination; AI for optics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Image and Video Processing)

Robot Perception in the Era of Foundation Models: Progress, Challenges and Future Trends

edited by

Shuwei Shao

, Chenglong Zhang,

Cheng Shen

and Zilin Liang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open

Keywords: robot perception; foundation models; multimodal perception; vision– language models; large-scale pretrained models; multisensor data fusion; bio-signal analysis (EEG; EMG); intelligent sensing systems; embodied intelligence; human– robot interaction; autonomous systems; AI for robotics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition)

Recent Advances in Pose Estimation Methods in Computer Vision

edited by

Jielu Yan

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open

Keywords: 2D human pose estimation; 3D human modeling; skeleton-based action recognition; multi-person pose tracking; occlusion reasoning; diffusion models for pose; lightweight and edge deployments; generative AI for motion synthesis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition)

Color Image Processing: Progress and Challenges

edited by Raquel Gil Rodríguez

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open

Keywords: color perception; color constancy; computational color vision; spectral sensitivity; deep learning for color; extended reality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Color, Multi-spectral, and Hyperspectral Imaging)

AI-Driven Image Analysis: Advanced Models and Emerging Applications

edited by

Dan Lin

and Didier El Baz

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open

Keywords: computer vision; image analysis; lightweight models; object detection; image forensics; trustworthy AI; adversarial robustness

(This special issue belongs to the Section Image and Video Processing)

Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging: Progress, Challenges and Perspectives

edited by

Zi Wang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; medical imaging; multimodal learning; foundation models; generative AI; agentic AI; physics-informed learning; robustness and reliability; clinical translation; computational imaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical Imaging)

Advancement in Hyperspectral Image Processing with Machine Learning

edited by

Wenbo Yu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open

Keywords: hyperspectral imaging; machine learning; deep learning; spectral– spatial feature extraction; classification and unmixing; dimensionality reduction; few-shot/self-supervised learning; remote sensing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Color, Multi-spectral, and Hyperspectral Imaging)

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