Special Issues
Network publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process.
The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue polices and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.
Low-Altitude 6G Networks: Integrated Sensing, Communication and Computing for Aerial-Ground Systems
Deadline: 31 December 2026
Cybersecurity and Privacy in Internet-of-Things: Advances, Challenges, and Emerging Trends
Deadline: 31 January 2027
Agentic AI and Edge Intelligence for Next-Generation Networked Robotic Things
Deadline: 31 January 2027
Trends and Prospects in Green Communications and Networking
Deadline: 28 February 2027
New Advances in B5G/6G Wireless and Massive IoT
Deadline: 28 February 2027
Recent Advances in Network Security
Deadline: 15 March 2027
AI-Driven Evolution in Next-Generation Wireless Networks
Deadline: 31 March 2027
Toward Net-Zero Networks: Energy-Aware Protocols and Systems for the Future Internet
Deadline: 30 April 2027
Recent Advances in Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
Deadline: 30 April 2027
Intelligent Wireless IoT Networks: Enabling Next-Generation Industry 4.0, Smart Cities and Autonomous Systems
Deadline: 30 April 2027
Advances in Cybersecurity for Cloud, IoT, and Networked Systems
Deadline: 15 May 2027
Advances in Wireless Communications and Networks
Deadline: 31 May 2027
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