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Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Information Processing
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3277 | Submission Open
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence (AI); medical imaging and diagnostics; personalized medicine; drug discovery and development; Electronic Health Records (EHR) and data management; predictive analytics for disease prevention; virtual health assistants; robotic surgery and automation; remote monitoring and telemedicine; Natural Language Processing (NLP) in health information processing; Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS); public health and epidemiology; ethical and regulatory considerations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communication Technologies)
Wearable Vital Signs and Activities Detection: Systems and Applications
edited by Chenxi Yang, and Haoyi Fan
submission deadline 30 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1590 | Submission Open
Keywords: wearable systems; vital signs; activity monitoring; bio-signal processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Assistive Technologies)
Artificial Intelligence and Smart Information Systems: Trends and Innovations
edited by and Debopriyo Roy
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 35387 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; information systems; machine learning; big data analytics; natural language processing; cybersecurity; smart environments; legal frameworks and governance; health informatics; educational technologies; technical communication; business process management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communication Technologies)
Data Science and Big Data in Biology, Physical Science and Engineering—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 32324 | Submission Open
Keywords: data science; big data; machine learning; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communication Technologies)
New Technologies for Sensors
edited by and Antonino Proto
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 2760 | Submission Open
Keywords: sensors; wearables; lab-on-a-chip; IoT; advanced sensing technologies; micro- and nanotechnology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communication Technologies)
Machine Learning and Related Statistical Applications in Complex Systems
edited by and Christian F. Hempelmann
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2227 | Submission Open
Keywords: complex systems; machine learning; explainable AI (XAI); statistical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communication Technologies)
The Challenges and Prospects in Cochlear Implantation submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 910 | Submission Open
Keywords: cochlear implant; hearing loss; image; modeling; cognition; electrophysiology; AI; big data; interdisciplinary assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Assistive Technologies)
Sustainable Water and Environmental Technologies of Global Relevance
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submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2236 | Submission Open
Keywords: agricultural water management; climate change adaptation; environmental resources; flood control; software-driven decision support systems; storm water management; nature-based solutions; sustainable water management; wastewater treatment; water and environmental technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Technology)
AI Robotics Technologies and Their Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1946 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; human-robot interfaces; medical and healthcare system; digital twin in robotics; biomimetic system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communication Technologies)
Advanced Intelligent Driving Technology
edited by , Chao Lv, Rongge Guo and Heye Huang
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 1017 | Submission Open
Keywords: safety testing and evaluation; risk recognition and prediction; human– machine interaction; environmental perception; decision-making technology; accident prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communication Technologies)
Solar Thermal Power Generation Technology
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 146 | Submission Open
Keywords: concentrating solar power; heat collection and storage; solar multi-generation; solar heat-to-power conversion; system integration and optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Technology)
Microwave/Millimeter-Wave Future Trends and Technologies
edited by Yasir I. A. Al-Yasir and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 863 | Submission Open
Keywords: microwave; millimeter-wave; 6G; 5G
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communication Technologies)
Collaborative Robotics and Human-AI Interactions
edited by Damith Herath, Janie Busby-Grant and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 216 | Submission Open
Keywords: robotics; artificial intelligence; computer vision; sensors and actuators; human– robot interactions; cobots
(This special issue belongs to the Section Assistive Technologies)
Technologies Based on Antenna Arrays and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 130 | Submission Open
Keywords: antenna arrays; smart antennas; MIMO systems; satellite communications; Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs); wireless communication systems; Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS); remote sensing; Ultra-Wideband (UWB) systems; radar systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communication Technologies)
Innovative Power System Technologies
edited by and Janaína Gonçalves De Oliveira
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 522 | Submission Open
Keywords: innovative power system technologies; renewable energy integration; hybrid and co-located power parks; advanced control strategies; optimization and planning methods; grid stability and regulation; energy storage systems and their applications
Advanced Technologies for Enhancing Safety, Health, and Well-Being
edited by , , Fangrong Chang and
submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open
Keywords: occupational health and safety; road safety; mental health; rehabilitation; artificial intelligence; machine learning; wearable technology; Internet of Things; robotics and automation; virtual/augmented reality; ergonomics and human factors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Assistive Technologies)
Next-Generation Distribution System Planning, Operation, and Control
edited by , Xiaodong Yang, Juan Wei and Xiaoshun Zhang
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 18407 | Submission Open
Keywords: cyber– physical system; distribution systems; multi-energy system; economic optimization strategies; renewable energy integration and control; demand response strategies; transactive energy control; power/load forecasting; voltage control; AI
Image Analysis and Processing
edited by Xi Li, Zhongtao Fu, Yu Shi and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4810 | Submission Open
Keywords: computer vision; artificial intelligence; image preprocessing; feature extraction; image segmentation; target recognition; image reconstruction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communication Technologies)
Aviation Science and Technology Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2105 | Submission Open
Keywords: aerospace; air transport; airlines; airports; aviation; flying; drones; RPAS; UAV; UAM; AAM; UAS
Research on Security and Privacy of Data and Networks
edited by Fazlullah Khan, and Ateeq Ur Rehman
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 794 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent networks; data security; privacy protection; machine learning in security; intrusion detection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communication Technologies)
AI-Enabled Smart Healthcare Systems submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 509 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; smart healthcare systems; predictive analytics; personalized medicine; remote monitoring; decision support systems; robotics in healthcare; data privacy in artificial intelligence; ethical artificial intelligence in healthcare; healthcare automation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Assistive Technologies)
Emerging Paradigms in AI, Autonomous Systems, and Intelligent Technologies submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 371 | Submission Open
Keywords: mechatronics; robotics; artificial intelligence; computer vision; Internet of Things (IoT); cyber-physical systems; human– machine interaction; MEMS/NEMS; sensors and actuators; digital twins; swarm intelligence; edge computing; virtual/augmented reality; renewable energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communication Technologies)
Advances in Biomedical Engineering and Artificial Intelligence for Neurological Health submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 351 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroengineering; artificial intelligence; machine learning; neuroimaging; EEG signal processing; neurodegenerative diseases; AI-assisted diagnosis; neurorehabilitation; brain– computer interfaces; generative models; neuroprosthetics; deep brain stimulation; clinical decision systems; natural language processing in neurology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Assistive Technologies)
Substitution and Recycling of Critical Raw Materials from Emission Control, Electric Motors and Energy Devices submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 275 | Submission Open
Keywords: critical raw materials; substitution; recycling; automotive catalysts; permanent magnets; Li-on batteries; fuel cells; electrolyzers; platinum group metals; rare earth elements; cobalt; lithium
(This special issue belongs to the Section Innovations in Materials Science and Materials Processing)
Artificial Intelligence for Smart Fault Diagnosis and Fault Tolerant Control
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submission deadline 1 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open
Keywords: fault diagnosis; fault-tolerant control; machine learning; deep learning; hybrid intelligence; fault detection and isolation (FDI); interpretable AI; digital twin; cyber-physical systems; autonomous systems; intelligent systems; smart grids; renewable energy systems; industrial automation; condition monitoring; anomaly detection; supervised learning; unsupervised learning; federated learning; reinforcement learning
Application of Artificial Intelligence in Medical Image Analysis submission deadline 4 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3555 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep learning; machine learning; AI-driven diagnostics; radiomics and AI integration; automated; image segmentation; medical image reconstruction; multi-modal image analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communication Technologies)
IoT-Enabling Technologies and Applications—2nd Edition
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 1139 | Submission Open
Keywords: IoT; security; privacy; reliability; machine/deep learning; localization; IoT traffic/device classification; sensor fusion; wireless sensor networks; energy harvesting; multimodal techniques; fog/edge computing; digital twins; latency
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communication Technologies)
Disruptive Technologies: Big Data, AI, IoT, Games, and Mixed Reality
edited by Manolya Kavakli-Thorne and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 318 | Submission Open
Keywords: disruptive technologies; generative AI; agentic AI; IoT; digital twins; games; gamification; gen-erative XR and mixed reality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communication Technologies)
Technological Advances in Science, Medicine, and Engineering 2025
edited by Nirusha Thavarajah and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 251 | Submission Open
Keywords: information systems; artifical intelligence; medical science; immunology; material science; intelligent communications; engineering; biosystems engineering; urban forestry; flow cytometry
Digital Data Processing Technologies: Trends and Innovations
edited by
submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2743 | Submission Open
Keywords: transient conditions; digital data processing; artificial intelligence; data analysis; structural health monitoring; non-destructive testing; condition monitoring; adaptive technologies; stationary and transient data processing
Emerging Technologies and Intelligent Systems for Sustainable Development submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); Internet of Things (IoT); intelligent systems; smart cities; sustainable development; green computing; edge and fog computing; machine learning; blockchain for sustainability; cyber– physical systems; renewable energy systems; digital twins; smart agriculture; environmental monitoring; data-driven decision-making; energy efficiency; predictive analytics; sustainable infrastructure; autonomous systems; human-centered AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communication Technologies)
Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing: Pioneering Techniques, Materials, and Applications submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2542 | Submission Open
Keywords: wire arc additive manufacturing; optimization; intelligent systems; monitoring and control; material development; material waste; sustainability and efficiency; multi-material printing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Technology)
Advanced Manufacturing Technologies: From Material Jetting to 3D Printing
edited by and Prisca Viviani
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1527 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D printing; additive manufacturing; Industry 4.0; process development; process integration; numerical modelling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Innovations in Materials Science and Materials Processing)
Smart Transportation and Driving
edited by , Swapnoneel Roy, Hamid Nemati and Naoto Yanai
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1121 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart parking; smart traffic management; smart public transportation; electronic vehicles; smart information; navigation and entertainment systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communication Technologies)
Revolutionizing Energy Storage: Innovations in AI-Driven Battery Technologies
edited by Filbert Juwono, and Wei Kitt Wong
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy storage; artificial intelligence; battery health; battery performance optimization; smart battery management systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Innovations in Materials Science and Materials Processing)
Advancements in Medical and Assistive Technologies Using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning Techniques submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 16359 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; medical imaging; machine learning; medical image classification; deep learning; H-IoT; biomedical signal processing; deep neural networks; CNNs; health informatics; computer-aided diagnosis; data science
(This special issue belongs to the Section Assistive Technologies)
Disruptive Technologies and Applications on Arts and Cultural Heritage submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 204 | Submission Open
Keywords: extended reality; immersive technology; artificial intelligence; generative AI; 3D scanning; 3D printing; digital twins; blockchain; NFTs; digital repositories; open data; remote sensing; satellite imaging; natural language processing; affective computing; game engines; gamification; interactive storytelling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communication Technologies)
Artificial Intelligence for Energy Integration and Efficiency in Photovoltaic and Thermal Solar Systems submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 114 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence in energy systems; machine learning for solar energy; optimization algorithms for photovoltaic and thermal systems; smart solar energy management; predictive control in renewable energy; neural networks for energy forecasting; intelligent system integration; data-driven energy optimization; AI in embedded solar systems; energy efficiency through computational intelligence
Assistive Technologies in Care and Rehabilitation: Research, Developments, and International Initiatives—Second Edition
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submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 17 | Submission Open
Keywords: assistive technology; aid; robotics; telemedicine; digital health; artificial intelligence; augmentative and alternative communication; WHO; ICF; mhealth; ehealth
(This special issue belongs to the Section Assistive Technologies)
Microelectronics and Electronic Packaging for Advanced Sensor System submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced packaging; structural design; electromechanical coupling; thermal management; sensing and measuring; sensor manufacturing and packaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Technology)
Application and Development of Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) Technology
edited by Zhipeng Wu and Daniel Asante Otchere
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open
Keywords: distributed acoustic sensing (DAS); seismic imaging and monitoring; infrastructure health monitoring; Environmental Monitoring; CO2  storage; surveillance; mining safety; telecommunication; transportation; artificial intelligence
Optimization Technologies for Digital Signal Processing
edited by Jiajun Zhang
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 18 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital signal processing (DSP); signal processing optimization; low-power DSP; high-performance DSP; real-time signal processing; resource-contrained DSP; fast DSP algorithms; approximate computing; loop unrolling; CORDIC algorithm; POSIT arithmetic; quantization techniques; cache optimization; compiler optimization; intrisics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communication Technologies)
Trends in Flexible Sensor Technology for Personal, Industrial, and Structural Applications submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open
Keywords: flexible sensors; wearable devices; flexible materials; sensor interfaces; signal processing; energy harvesting; smart textiles; soft robotics; structural health monitoring; machine learning in sensing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Assistive Technologies)
Agentic AI-Driven Optimization in Advanced Manufacturing Systems submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 147 | Submission Open
Keywords: agentic AI; AI-driven optimization; collaborative robots (Cobots); cyber-physical systems (CPS); deep learning; digital twins; foundational models (SLMs; LLMs; VLMs); Industry 4.0; machine vision; predictive maintenance; quality control; real-time decision making; reinforcement learning (RL); soft robotics; supply chain optimization; sustainable manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Technology)
Innovations in Design, Development and Evaluation of Assistive Technologies
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8030 | Submission Open
Keywords: disabilities; remote monitoring; artificial intelligence; assistive technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Assistive Technologies)
Human–AI Collaboration: Emerging Technologies and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open
Keywords: human– AI collaboration; co-creative AI systems; human-in-the-loop learning; explainable AI (XAI); trustworthy AI; human– robot interaction; collaborative decision-making; intelligent user interfaces; adaptive systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Assistive Technologies)
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