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We are pleased to inform you that Technologies (ISSN: 2227-7080) has been assigned its first CiteScore of 5.5 for June 2023, after its inclusion in Scopus (Elsevier) in 2023. The journal CiteScore ranks 21 among 103 titles in the “Computer Science” category.

This achievement is worthy of congratulations for all concerned!

To view more data, please visit the statistics page: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/technologies/stats.

RAiSE-2023 targets active researchers and experts from various disciplines to have the opportunity to introduce their new findings and collaborate with interdisciplinary research fields. The conference will provide a forum for in-depth technical discussions and the exchange of research ideas on a wide range of topics, offering insights into potential applications in industry and society. Additionally, young researchers will be exposed to recent advances in the fields of science and engineering, including areas with significant mathematical, scientific, and computational prominence. Overall, the conference aims to promote collaboration and knowledge-sharing among experts and researchers to advance the field of multi-disciplinary sciences and engineering.

RAiSE-2023 invites abstracts and full papers from academics, research scholars and industry practitioners.

Conference website: https://conference.manipal.edu/RAiSE-2023/

Welcome message by Dr. Dimitris Mourtzis, the webinar chair:

We welcome you to our webinar Smart Manufacturing and Industry 5.0. We will explore how the integration of advanced technologies is reshaping the manufacturing sector. Industry 5.0 represents a paradigm shift, where humans and intelligent machines collaborate in a seamless ecosystem. Our expert speakers will discuss the principles, trends, and transformative potential of smart manufacturing. We will delve into automation, AI, big data, and IoT, optimizing production and enabling real-time decision making. We will also highlight the importance of human workers in Industry 5.0, where collaborative robots, augmented reality, and cognitive computing unlock new possibilities. Therefore, we invite you to join us on this interesting webinar to uncover the potential of smart manufacturing and Industry 5.0, gain valuable insights, participate in stimulating discussions, and envision the future of manufacturing.

Date: 15 June 2023 at 9:00 a.m. CEST | 15:00 p.m. CST Asia

Register now for free!

Program:

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.

Unable to attend? Register anyway and we’ll let you know when the recording is available to watch.

Webinar Chair and Keynote Speakers:

• Dimitris Mourtzis, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics, University of Patras, Patras, Greece;
• Pai Zheng, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China;
• Ang Liu, The University of New South Wales, Kensington, Australia.

Relevant Topic:

“Smart Manufacturing and Industry 5.0”

Abstract submission deadline: 30 September 2023

Manuscript submission deadline: 30 November 2023

1. “Traffic Flow Prediction for Smart Traffic Lights Using Machine Learning Algorithms”
by Navarro-Espinoza Alfonso, Oscar Roberto López-Bonilla, Enrique Efrén García-Guerrero, Esteban Tlelo-Cuautle, Didier López-Mancilla, Carlos Hernández-Mejía and Everardo Inzunza-González
Technologies 2022, 10, 5; https://doi.org/10.3390/technologies10010005
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7080/10/1/5

2. “Visible Light Communications for Internet of Things: Prospects and Approaches, Challenges, Solutions and Future Directions”
by Oyewobi Stephen S., Karim Djouani and Anish Matthew Kurien
Technologies 2022, 10, 28; https://doi.org/10.3390/technologies10010028
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7080/10/1/28

3. “A Comparative Analysis on Suicidal Ideation Detection Using NLP, Machine, and Deep Learning”
by Haque Rezaul, Naimul Islam, Maidul Islam and Md Manjurul Ahsan
Technologies 2022, 10(3), 57; https://doi.org/10.3390/technologies10030057
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7080/10/3/57

4. “Stacking-Based Ensemble Learning Method for Multi-Spectral Image Classification”
by Aboneh Tagel, Abebe Rorissa and Ramasamy Srinivasagan
Technologies 2022, 10, 17; https://doi.org/10.3390/technologies10010017
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7080/10/1/17

5. “Reliable IoT-Based Monitoring and Control of Hydroponic Systems”
by Tatas Konstantinos, Ahmad Al-Zoubi, Nicholas Christofides, Chrysostomos Zannettis, Michael Chrysostomou, Stavros Panteli and Anthony Antoniou
Technologies 2022, 10, 26; https://doi.org/10.3390/technologies10010026
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7080/10/1/26

6. “Exploration of Educational Possibilities by Four Metaverse Types in Physical Education”
by Yu Ji-Eun
Technologies 2022, 10, 104; https://doi.org/10.3390/technologies10050104
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7080/10/5/104

7. “Lightweight Neural Network for COVID-19 Detection from Chest X-ray Images Implemented on an Embedded System”
by Sanida Theodora, Argyrios Sideris, Dimitris Tsiktsiris and Minas Dasygenis
Technologies 2022, 10(2), 37; https://doi.org/10.3390/technologies10020037
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7080/10/2/37

8. “Continuous Emotion Recognition for Long-Term Behavior Modeling through Recurrent Neural Networks”
by Kansizoglou Ioannis, Evangelos Misirlis, Konstantinos Tsintotas and Antonios Gasteratos
Technologies 2022, 10(3), 59; https://doi.org/10.3390/technologies10030059
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7080/10/3/59

9. “Reliable Ultrasonic Obstacle Recognition for Outdoor Blind Navigation”
by Meliones Apostolos, Costas Filios and Jairo Llorente
Technologies 2022, 10(3), 54; https://doi.org/10.3390/technologies10030054
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7080/10/3/54

10. “IoT Framework for Measurement and Precision Agriculture: Predicting the Crop Using Machine Learning Algorithms”
by Bakthavatchalam Kalaiselvi, Balaguru Karthik, Vijayan Thiruvengadam, Sriram Muthal, Deepa Jose, Ketan Kotecha and Vijayakumar Varadarajan
Technologies 2022, 10, 13; https://doi.org/10.3390/technologies10010013
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7080/10/1/13

11. “Assistive Technologies for Supporting the Wellbeing of Older Adults”
by Dratsiou Ioanna, Annita Varella, Evangelia Romanopoulou, Oscar Villacañas, Sara Cooper, Pavlos Isaris, Manex Serras, Luis Unzueta, Tatiana Silva, Alexia Zurkuhlen et.al.
Technologies 2022, 10, 8; https://doi.org/10.3390/technologies10010008
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7080/10/1/8

12. “An Affordable Upper-Limb Exoskeleton Concept for Rehabilitation Applications”
by Palazzi Emanuele, Luca Luzi, Eldison Dimo, Matteo Meneghetti, Rudy Vicario, Rafael Ferro Luzia, Rocco Vertechy and Andrea Calanca
Technologies 2022, 10, 22; https://doi.org/10.3390/technologies10010022
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7080/10/1/22

13. “Advanced Security Framework for Internet of Things (IoT)”
by Ali Abid, Abdul Mateen, Abdul Hanan and Farhan Amin
Technologies 2022, 10(3), 60; https://doi.org/10.3390/technologies10030060
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7080/10/3/60

14. “Mechanical Properties of Sustainable Metal Matrix Composites: A Review on the Role of Green Reinforcements and Processing Methods”
by Seetharaman Sankaranarayanan, Jayalakshmi Subramanian, Ramachandra Arvind Singh, Wai Leong Eugene Wong, Mui Ling Sharon Nai and Manoj Gupta
Technologies 2022, 10, 32; https://doi.org/10.3390/technologies10010032
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7080/10/1/32

15. “Self-Supervised Human Activity Representation for Embodied Cognition Assessment”
by Zaki Zadeh Mohammad, Ashwin Ramesh Babu, Ashish Jaiswal and Fillia Makedon
Technologies 2022, 10, 33; https://doi.org/10.3390/technologies10010033
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7080/10/1/33

A range of MDPI journals will be attending the 33rd European Symposium on Computer-Aided Process Engineering (ESCAPE 2023). This meeting will be held in Athens, Greece, from 18 to 21 June 2023. 

The ESCAPE conference series accounts for essential and vital events that enjoy strikingly international audiences bringing together active members of the process systems engineering community worldwide. The series started in 1992. Since then, the events have been hosted by most European countries including twice in Greece in earlier years (Rhodos: 1996, Porto Carras: 2011). 

It is anticipated that this conference would attract a significant number of people from academia, research institutions, and industrial organizations. The symposium, including several networking activities, would cover the most up-to-date topics related to Process Systems Engineering. Presentations given by distinguished European and other world-renowned plenary and keynote speakers would offer a cutting-edge to the symposium. 

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Processes;
• Technologies;
• Digital;
• Computers. 

If you are attending this conference, please feel free to start a conversation with us at our booth. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit https://escape33-ath.gr/, or contact the Processes Editorial Office at processes@mdpi.com.

MDPI will be attending the 21st National Electrochemistry Conference, organized by the Chinese Society of Electrochemistry (CSE) and hosted by the Dalian University of Technology, which will be held from 22 to 25 May 2023, in Dalian, China. The conference will focus on the development of electrochemical science and comprehensively present the latest research progress and results achieved in electrochemistry in China in the new era. The aim is to promote the application of electrochemical science and technology in energy, environment, materials and other relevant fields, and to achieve the sustainable development of society.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Energies;
• Molecules;
• Coatings;
• IJMS;
• Batteries;
• Symmetry;
• Processes;
• Catalysts;
• Crystals;
• Minerals;
• Technologies;
• Electrochem;
• ChemEngineering;
• Analytica;
• Chemosensors.

If you plan on attending this conference, please feel free to stop by our booth (#55) and start a conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following link: http://www.sciencemate.com/meeting/electrochem.

Technologies (ISSN: 2227-7080) is currently recruiting scientists to join the Editorial Board.

As an Editorial Board Member, you would have the following responsibilities:

• Promoting Technologies on your social media or among your acquaintances;
• Supervising the quality of the papers in Technologies (when we have new submissions that fit well with your expertise);
• Acting as/recommending a Guest Editor for a Special Issue on a topic related to your research interests;
• Providing conference/society cooperation recommendations;
• Providing suggestions or comments on journal development.

As an Editorial Board Member, you would have the following benefits:

• Publishing one paper free of charge in Technologies per year, and also publishing extra papers with special discounts;
• Publishing one paper free of charge in your own Special Issue per year;
• Organizing or promoting your own conferences by using our platform SciForum;
• A CHF 500–1000 travel grant will be offered to Editorial Board Members that make significant contributions to the journal;
• Recommending/inviting your colleagues to submit full research articles or review papers with special discounts.

Technologies is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal singularly focusing on emerging scientific and technological trends. It was launched in 2013 and has been indexed in several main databases such as ESCI-Web of Science, Scopus, and Inspec. Technologies will receive the first IF in June 2023.

We are delighted to announce the winner of the Technologies 2023 Best Paper Award—Dr. Fillia Makedon from the University of Texas at Arlington, USA, for the paper entitled “A Survey of Robots in Healthcare”. All papers published between 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2021 in Technologies (ISSN: 2227-7080) were considered for the award. After a thorough evaluation of the originality and significance of the papers, citations, and downloads, the winner was selected. We would like to thank the award committee for their excellent work in the hard task of selecting a winner from such excellent candidates, as well as everyone who participated in this award and helped make it a huge success!

The winner will receive CHF 500, a certificate, and a chance to publish a paper free of charge after peer review in Technologies before the end of 30 December 2023.

We are pleased to announce and congratulate the winner of the Technologies 2022 Outstanding Reviewer Award—Dr. Giovanni Maccioni. The Technologies Editorial Board and editorial team would like to gratefully acknowledge the time and energy dedicated by reviewers in checking the manuscripts submitted to Technologies (ISSN: 2227-7080). It is due to their efforts that the high quality of the journal and quick turnaround is maintained.

Name: Dr. Giovanni Maccioni

Affiliation: Istituto Superiore Di Sanita, Rome, Italy

Research Interests: robotics; machine learning; telemedicine; digital health; e-learning; surveys; integration in healthcare; social robotics; mhealth; rehabilitation; ehealth; smart technology; informatics; electronics; biomedical sensors

Prize:

• An opportunity to publish a paper, free of charge, in Technologies in 2023;
• A certificate.

If you have not yet reviewed papers for Technologies, but would like to do so, you can register as a reviewer on the following website: https://susy.mdpi.com/volunteer/profile/edit.

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