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Special Issues (SIs) are collections of papers centered around a subject of special interest and are organized and led by subject experts who take on the role of Guest Editor of the Special Issue. A Special Issue is not an issue of the journal.

All submissions follow the same peer review process as regular papers and are published in the regular issues of the journal when they are accepted, but are additionally labelled as belonging to a Special Issue and are discoverable within the collection. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here.

Physiopathology in Asthma, Chronic Inflammatory and Fibrotic Lung Diseases, and Post-COVID-19 Pulmonary Sequelae

edited by

Miriana D’Alessandro

and

Guido Marchi

Next-Generation Photodetection and Multidimensional Optical Sensing

edited by Avishek Das

Infective Endocarditis and Healthcare-Associated Infections: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Multidisciplinary Management

edited by Luca Di Vito

Molecular Basis of Individual Differences in Pain and Addiction

edited by

Yilong Cui

Daisuke Nishizawa

Soichiro Ide

and Kazutaka Ikeda

Advanced Materials in 3D Bioprinting: Design Strategies, Performance Optimization and Emerging Applications

edited by

Giovanni Vozzi

and Mauro Di Stasi

Advances in Polymer Coatings and Films: Materials, Methods and Applications

edited by

Diego Hernández-Martínez

and

Guillermo Suárez-Campos

Advances in Ferro-Alloys Production

edited by Gudrun Arnbjörg Saevarsdottir, Yonatan Afework Tesfahunegn,

Quinn G. Reynolds

, Rodney T. Jones and Hákon Valur Haraldsson

Nutritional Strategies to Combat Heat Stress in Poultry: From Functional Additives to Sustainable Production

edited by Yujie Yao, Bendong Shi and Xiaohui Zhang

Clinical Cases in Stroke: From Diagnosis and Acute Management to Rehabilitation and Recovery

edited by

Güven Akçay

Women in Earth Disaster Science: Preparedness, Response and Recovery

edited by

Diana Contreras Mojica

Organic and Organoelement Chemistry—A Themed Issue in Honor of Professor Oleg G. Sinyashin on the Occasion of His 70th Birthday

edited by Alexander Burilov,

Elena Alexandrovna Chugunova

and Ying Zhou

Feature Papers in Cosmetics in 2025

edited by

Enzo Berardesca

Current and Future Trends in Cosmetics Research: The 10th Anniversary of Cosmetics

edited by

Enzo Berardesca

10th Anniversary of Cosmetics—Recent Advances and Perspectives

edited by

Vasil Georgiev

Latest Review Papers in Molecular Biology 2024

edited by

Madhav Bhatia

Feature Papers in Information in 2024–2025

edited by

Willy Susilo

Insights from the Editorial Board Member

edited by

Carlos S. Moreno

Skin Anti-Aging Strategies

edited by

Remo Campiche

Exercise Physiology and Biochemistry: 2nd Edition

edited by

Michael Koutsilieris

and

Anastassios Philippou

Feature Papers in Artificial Intelligence 2024

edited by

Luis Martínez López

Feature Papers in Cosmetics in 2025

edited by

Enzo Berardesca

25th Anniversary of IJMS: Updates and Advances in Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics

edited by

Francesca Oliviero

and

Anna Lisa Giuliani

Insights from the Editorial Board Member

edited by

Carlos S. Moreno

Energy, Electrical and Power Engineering: 3rd Edition

edited by

and

Interdisciplinary Insights in Engineering Research

edited by

Antonio Gil Bravo

Advances in Ceramics, 3rd Edition

edited by

Gilbert Fantozzi

and Vincent Garnier

Feature Papers in Section “Cancer and Cancer-Related Research”

edited by

Ravi P. Sahu

Feature Papers in Information in 2024–2025

edited by

Willy Susilo

Current and Future Trends in Cosmetics Research: The 10th Anniversary of Cosmetics

edited by

Enzo Berardesca

Reprint

Advanced Preparation and Application of Cellulose

edited by Marta Fernandes, Jorge Padrão

Reprint

Critical Issues in Christian Ethics

edited by Kenneth L. Waters, Richard Rose, Sandra Morgan

Reprint

Mechanical Behavior and Reliability of Engineering Ceramics

edited by Malika Saadaoui

Reprint

SARS-CoV-2

edited by Eduardo Araújo Oliveira, Ana Cristina Simões E Silva

Reprint

Radar Target Detection, Imaging and Recognition

edited by Tianxian Zhang, Xueting Li, Yuanhang Wang

Reprint

Application of Spatial Information Science and Cartography in the Big Remotely Sensed Data Era

edited by Xi Chen, Mingqiang Guo, Chatzipavlis Antonis

Reprint

Factor Analysis and Mathematical Modeling of Coals

edited by Agnieszka Surowiak, Tomasz Niedoba, Dariusz Foszcz

Reprint

Advanced Research in Forensic Genetics

edited by Mauro Pesaresi

Reprint

New Advances in Membrane Separation Technology for Water Pollution Control and Membrane Fouling Mitigation

edited by Zhonglong Yin, Weichen Lin

Dr. Antonio Ruggiero

Really positive.

Dr. Violeta Popovici

An amazing experience. At the beginning, the Section Managing Editor taught me, with willingness and patience, all my duties as a Guest

Dr. Sajid Ali

My experience collaborating with CIMB was excellent. The entire process was well organized and professionally managed, and I am very pleased that

Professor Dumitru Iacobas

I had a wonderful experience guest editing several CIMB Special Issues. The professionalism and responsiveness of the Editorial Team are among the

Professor Kinga Lis

I've had a good experience. As a guest editor, I had the pleasure of working with a very competent and supportive person

Professor Sung-Kun (Sean) Kim

My experience collaborating with CIMB was very positive and rewarding. The editorial staff were professional, responsive, and supportive throughout the entire process,

Dr. Golder N. Wilson

I am extremely impressed with the editorial staff of CIMB. In particular, Ms. Liu has been quite supportive and helpful in

Dr. Ye Liu

The editorial team was highly efficient, professional, and supportive.

Dr. Claudia Camerino

Collaborating with the CIMB journal was a great experience. I expecially enjoyed collaborating with my work partners who are profesional and very

Journal	IF	Cite Score	Section	Title \| Editors	Submission Deadline	Articles
Resources	4.3	7.3	(none)	Circular Economy and Sustainable Practices: Pathways to Green Growth and Resilience (Editor: Morteza Haghiri)	10 June 2027	0
IJERPH	-	9.8	Global Health	Advancing Workplace Health Management: Strategies, Challenges and Future Directions (Editor: Cátia Sousa)	31 March 2027	2
Medicina	2.9	4.6	Epidemiology & Public Health	Impact on Human Health, Lifestyle and Quality of Care After COVID-19, 3rd Edition (Editors: Bogdana Nasui, Codruța Popescu)	31 January 2027	0
TropicalMed	3.1	6.0	(none)	Mucormycosis Unmasked: Advances in Pathogenesis and Emerging Therapeutic Frontiers (Editors: Eman Youssef, Ashraf Ibrahim)	01 January 2027	1
Alloys	-	4.1	(none)	High-Entropy Alloys (Editors: Peter Hodgson, Daniel Fabijanic, Jithin Joseph)	31 December 2026	3
Sci	4.1	5.4	Biology Research and Life Sciences	One Health (Editor: Mark A. Brown)	31 December 2026	11
AppliedMath	1.4	1.4	Deterministic Mathematics	Algebraic Combinatorics in Data Science and Optimisation (Editor: Takayuki Hibi)	31 December 2026	2
Antibiotics	5.5	10.2	Bacteriophages	Phage Therapy in Clinical Practice: Combating Antibiotic Resistance (Editor: Lucía Blasco)	30 November 2026	0
Applied Sciences	2.9	6.1	Computing and Artificial Intelligence	Challenges and Future Trends of Human–Computer Interaction (Editors: Hyun K. Kim, Jaehyun Park)	20 November 2026	1
Animals	3.2	5.5	Ecology and Conservation	Wildlife Health and Ecology: The Role of Pathogens and Parasites (Editor: Frine Eleonora Scaglione)	31 October 2026	0
Sensors	4.0	9.4	Internet of Things	Advances in Wireless Sensor Networks for Smart City (Editors: Guisong Yang, Yutong Liu, Linghe Kong)	25 September 2026	13
Medicina	2.9	4.6	(none)	Advances in Musculoskeletal Imaging: Diagnostic, Therapeutic, and Clinical Applications (Editors: Felipe Querol, Felipe Querol-Giner)	15 September 2026	0

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