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Special Issues
Systems 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.
System Dynamics Modelling and Simulation for Social, Psychological and Health Development
Deadline: 31 August 2026
Simulation and Digital Twins in Humanitarian Supply Chain Management
Deadline: 31 August 2026
Data, Algorithms and Systems Approaches for Public Health: Enhancing Health Through Analytical Methods and Public Participation
Deadline: 31 August 2026
Digital Platform Ecosystems and Platform Governance
Deadline: 20 August 2026
Sustainable Urban Transport Systems
Deadline: 31 July 2026
Emerging Disruptions in Healthcare Systems: How Digital Innovation Is Reshaping Policy, Practice, and Patient Outcomes
Deadline: 31 July 2026
AI Applications in Transportation and Logistics
Deadline: 31 July 2026
Systems Approaches to Public Health: Navigating Complexity and Advancing Equity
Deadline: 31 July 2026
Ethics and Governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Systems
Deadline: 31 July 2026
Artificial Intelligence in Socio-Technical Systems: Human, Organizational, and Ethical Dimensions of Intelligent Transformation
Deadline: 31 July 2026
Navigating Educational Leadership Through Systems Approaches
Deadline: 31 July 2026
Business Innovation in the Age of AI—from Management Systems to Responsible Transformation
Deadline: 31 July 2026
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