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Innovative AI Solutions for Cybersecurity in Critical Infrastructures submission deadline 28 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1592 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); machine learning; deep learning; critical infrastructure security; cybersecurity; threat detection; industrial control systems (ICSs); IoT security; AI and cybersecurity governance; resilience and risk management; cyber-physical systems security; explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) for cybersecurity; AI-driven anomaly detection; zero trust architecture for critical infrastructures; federated learning for cybersecurity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Security and Privacy)
Human and Machine Translation: Recent Trends and Foundations
edited by and Yuri V. Balashov
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 39144 | Submission Open
Keywords: large language models; human-machine collaboration; machine translation; artificial intelligence; natural language processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Human Factors in Cyber Security: Social Engineering, Behavioural Aspects and Resilience Solutions
edited by Hossein Abroshan, Nader Sohrabi Safa and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 18050 | Submission Open
Keywords: cyber threats; cybersecurity; human behaviour; cyberattack; security and privacy protection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Security and Privacy)
IoT, AI, and Blockchain: Applications, Security, and Perspectives
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 17234 | Submission Open
Keywords: Internet of Things (IoT) architectures and protocols; artificial intelligence for IoT optimization; blockchain-enabled secure IoT systems; federated learning and decentralized AI; privacy-preserving machine learning techniques; edge intelligence and distributed analytics; smart contracts and autonomous systems; lightweight cryptographic solutions for IoT; AI-driven anomaly detection in IoT networks; cyber–physical systems security
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Medical Data Visualization submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 15282 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced visualization techniques; large-scale data management; interactive data analysis tools; diagnostic visualization tools; visualization of treatment planning; visualization of multi-source data; visualization of electronic health records; integration of medical imaging data; visualization of genomic data; data privacy in healthcare; secure visualization of medical data; user-centered design in healthcare; accessibility in medical tools; virtual reality in medical training; augmented reality in surgical planning; real-world applications of visualization; clinical visualization tools; visualization tool scalability; high-performance visualization systems; visualization of long-term care; visualization tools for patient monitoring; resource allocation in healthcare; predictive analytics in medicine; forecasting in medical visualization; outcome prediction in healthcare
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Information and Health)
Advancing AI Applications in Education and Engineering: A Multidisciplinary Perspective
edited by Chin-Wen Liao and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 14152 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); machine learning and big data analytics; augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR); technical and vocational education innovation; embedded systems and intelligent control; electric and hybrid vehicle technologies; cybersecurity and ethical AI applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Internet of Things (IoT) and Cloud/Edge Computing submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 13919 | Submission Open
Keywords: Internet of Things (IoT); cloud computing (CC); edge computing (EC); real-time data processing; IoT security and privacy; resource management; edge intelligence; pervasive computing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Internet of Things (IoT))
Information Management and Decision-Making
edited by Robert F. Bordley
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9146 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; decision analysis; decision science; artificially intelligent software; risk assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Processes)
Natural Language Processing (NLP) with Applications and Natural Language Understanding (NLU), 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 5762 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural language processing in current applications; natural language understanding for future applications; question answering; sentiment analysis from social media; chatbots and smart assistants; email filters; text summarization; customer support and analytics for market intelligence; online search engine and autocomplete; auto-correct and next-word prediction; spell and grammar checking; text extraction and classification; image and facial recognition for/from captions; NLP for multimedia self-learning language tools
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Techniques and Data Analysis in Cultural Heritage, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5041 | Submission Open
Keywords: data mining; data processing; mathematical methods and techniques; remote sensing of archeological sites and artifacts
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Processes)
Recent Developments and Implications in Web Analysis, 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4647 | Submission Open
Keywords: web analytics; utility of web platforms; role of the web; blockchain implications; big data; recent developments in web analysis; implications of web analysis; artificial intelligence (AI); machine learning (ML); web user behavior; digital marketing; brand engagement; web crisis management; ethical concerns; privacy and data security
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Next-Generation Vision Systems in Agriculture—Toward Explainable and Trustworthy AI
edited by Alakananda Mitra and Sruti Das Choudhury
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3761 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; computer vision
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Emerging Research in Artificial Intelligence for Code Analysis and Security
edited by and Claudio Ferretti
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2889 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; cybersecurity; source code analysis; software engineering; code representations; adversarial attacks
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Theoretical Foundations and Algorithms for Scheduling in Parallel and Distributed Systems
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2576 | Submission Open
Keywords: parallel and distributed computing; distributed systems; scheduling algorithms; approximation algorithms; transactional memory; load balancing; task allocation; resource management; complexity analysis; heterogeneous systems; cloud computing; edge computing; blockchain; iot
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communications Technology)
Advanced Fault Diagnosis Using Interpretable, Multimodal and Transfer Learning Techniques
edited by and Izaz Raouf
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 1787 | Submission Open
Keywords: interpretable machine learning; multimodal learning; transfer learning; physics guided models; sensor fusion; condition monitoring; intelligent diagnostic methods; industrial artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Advanced Technologies in Intelligent Detection of Biological Information, 2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1328 | Submission Open
Keywords: biological information; intelligent; detection; sensor; measurement; information processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Graph Learning and Graph Neural Networks: Techniques and Applications
edited by and Xingtong Yu
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1284 | Submission Open
Keywords: graph learning; graph neural networks; graph representation learning; knowledge graphs; dynamic and heterogeneous graphs; scalable graph algorithms; self-supervised and weakly supervised learning on graphs; graph pre-training; robustness and interpretability; graph-based information retrieval; recommendation systems; information processing on graphs; graph learning for AI for science; scientific discovery with graph-based models; graphs in molecular, biological, and physical systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Processes)
Java-Centric Architectures and Systems for Artificial Intelligence Applications submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 680 | Submission Open
Keywords: java-based intelligent systems; artificial intelligence applications; machine learning integration; deep learning systems; java AI frameworks; intelligent software architecture; distributed AI systems; cloud and edge AI deployment; real-time intelligent systems; scalable system design; AI system interoperability; software engineering for AI; performance optimization; explainable and trustworthy AI; enterprise AI applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Emerging Approaches in Semantic Technologies and Blockchain Systems
edited by and Carmelo Fabio Longo
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 426 | Submission Open
Keywords: semantic blockchain; decentralized applications; dApps; ontologies; smart contracts; distributed ledger; knowledge graphs; semantic reasoning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Processes)
Collaborative Computing and Edge Computing in Communication Networks
edited by and Fei Zheng
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 373 | Submission Open
Keywords: edge computing; fog computing; collaborative computing; mobile edge computing (MEC); communication networks; 5G/6G; Internet of Things (IoT)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communications Technology)
Advances in Explainable Artificial Intelligence, 2nd Edition submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 20657 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; deep learning; explainability; transparency; accountability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Learning and Knowledge: Theoretical Issues and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 12 Oct 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 29774 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; large language models; biological knowledge representation; evolotionary systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Decision-Making Process in E-Commerce and Social Networks
edited by and Xiaodong Li
submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 1720 | Submission Open
Keywords: decision-making; e-commerce; social networks; recommender systems; trust modeling; sentiment analysis; behavioral economics; personalization; social influence; digital platforms; network effects; ethical AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Systems)
Intelligent Software Engineering: Synergy Between AI and Software Engineering
edited by , and Xiaomin Wei
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2239 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; software engineering; large language models (LLMs); software repair; program synthesis; machine learning; automated testing; software analytics; intelligent systems; AI4SE; SE4AI; human–AI collaboration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
New Applications in Multiple Criteria Decision Analysis, 3rd Edition submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 15 articles | Viewed by 28783 | Submission Open
Keywords: multi-criteria decision analysis; decision processes; e-learning; artificial intelligence; advanced fuzzy sets; Industry 4.0
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
AI-Driven Security for Mobile and Distributed Computing Environments
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 913 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI-driven security models; AI-driven edge and clouds security; AI-driven distributed systems security; AI-driven mobile cloud security; AI-driven security automation; AI-driven adversarial machine learning; AI-driven threat intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Security and Privacy)
Deep Learning Approach for Time Series Forecasting
edited by Ruobin Gao, Maohan Liang and Xiaocai Zhang
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 17915 | Submission Open
Keywords: forecasting; deep learning; artificial intelligence; machine learning; neural networks
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
The Role of Artificial Intelligence for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 13437 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; natural language processing; human-AI collaboration; accessibility; explainability; fairness; diversity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Recent Advances in Smart Contract and Blockchain Analysis
edited by Vincenzo Arceri and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3646 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart contract engineering; blockchain security; software engineering for dApps; vulnerability detection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communications Technology)
Human Motion Perception for Intelligent Systems Awareness and Robotic Control submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3226 | Submission Open
Keywords: human motion detection; computer vision; artificial intelligence; supernumerary robotic limbs; cobots
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Artificial Intelligence in Autonomous Navigation and Intelligent Unmanned Systems
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3216 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; autonomous navigation; unmanned systems; perception and planning; multi-agent cooperation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Wireless IoT Network Protocols, 3rd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2841 | Submission Open
Keywords: Internet of things; wireless network protocols; models; performance evaluation; simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communications Technology)
Advancing Media Literacy and AI Literacy in the Digital Age submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2608 | Submission Open
Keywords: media literacy; AI literacy; algorithmic literacy; disinformation; hate speech; fake news; natural language processing; AI ethics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
AI-Based Biomedical Signal Processing submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2423 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep neural networks; graph neural networks; generative neural networks; EEG; ECG; biomedical sensing; FPGA; AI processors; medical simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Information and Health)
Computer Vision and Image Processing: Technologies and Applications for Multimedia Systems submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2373 | Submission Open
Keywords: computer vision; image processing; multimedia systems; smart city multimedia systems; multimedia IoT systems; object detection; pattern recognition; image enhancement; deep learning; embedded vision; smart applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Task-Oriented Communications for Future Wireless Networks
edited by , , Fanghui Huang and Yangfan Liang
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1928 | Submission Open
Keywords: Shannon theory; information theory; task-oriented communications; future wireless networks; signal processing; application of information theory in wireless/multimedia applications; application of information theory in image processing, computer graphics and visualization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communications Technology)
Computational Modelling and Data Analytics in Smart Cities—2nd Edition
edited by Victor Kryssanov
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 809 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI; IoT; big data; information model; smart cities
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence: Foundations, Methods, and Applications
edited by , Huijuan Zhu, Xindi Ma, Yifan Sun and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 486 | Submission Open
Keywords: trustworthy artificial intelligence; ethical and responsible AI; risk mitigation; security and privacy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Security and Privacy)
Data-Driven Intelligent Algorithms for Smart Industry and Sustainable Systems: Trends, Challenges, and Innovations
edited by and Liang Zhong
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 485 | Submission Open
Keywords: data-driven methods; intelligent algorithms; smart industry; sustainable systems; machine learning; Internet of Things (IoT); edge computing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Signal Processing Based on Machine Learning Techniques, 2nd Edition
edited by and Roberta Avanzato
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 466 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; digital signal processing; convolutional neural networks (CNNs); deep neural networks (DNNs); multimedia signal processing; biomedical signal analysis; audio and video forensics; pattern recognition
Data Science and Smart Living
edited by and Da Huo
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 396 | Submission Open
Keywords: data science; smart living; next generation technologies; technology fusion and contextualization; smart economy; smart service; smart technology and society
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Next-Generation Communication Networks and Systems in Smart Cities: Enhancing Connectivity, Security, and Performance, 2nd Edition
edited by Yousef Fazea
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 324 | Submission Open
Keywords: wireless technology; telecommunication networks; artificial intelligence; signal processing; network security
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communications Technology)
Cyber Security in IoT, 2nd Edition
edited by and Katarzyna Hanna Kaminska
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 310 | Submission Open
Keywords: IoT cybersecurity prevention and response strategies; emergent cybersecurity risks arising from IoT-enabled 5G and 6G; situation awareness of IoT environment; risk identification, assessment, and mitigation in IoT systems; security architecture and frameworks for IoT; IoT devices and protocols security; attack detection and prevention in IoT; privacy-preserving techniques in IoT; secure integration of IoT and cloud/edge computing; machine learning techniques for IoT security; secure data management approaches; security in cyber-physical systems; blockchain technologies for reliable and trustworthy IoT; threat and vulnerability analysis of IoT
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information and Communications Technology)
5G-Enabled IoT for Intelligent and Sustainable Systems
edited by
submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 531 | Submission Open
Keywords: 5G-enabled IoT; edge computing; low-latency communication; massive connectivity; TinyML; network slicing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Human–Computer Interactions and Computer-Assisted Education submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 13349 | Submission Open
Keywords: human–computer interactions (HCIs); computer-assisted education (CAE); generative AI in education; adaptive learning technologies; user-centered design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Applications)
Large Language Models and Knowledge Graphs: Opportunities and Challenges submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2543 | Submission Open
Keywords: large language models; knowledge graphs; ontology construction and alignment; semantic reasoning; trustworthy AI; human-in-the-loop systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Modeling, Simulation, and Automated Evolution in Complex Information Systems Engineering
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1691 | Submission Open
Keywords: information systems engineering; software evolution; DevOps; modeling and simulation; automated orchestration; system dynamics; continuous integration/deployment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Information Systems)
Advancing Information Systems Through Artificial Intelligence: Innovative Approaches and Applications submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 49303 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; information systems; data management; decision support systems; neuro-fuzzy systems; intelligent data analysis; e-governance; enterprise systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Trends in Artificial Intelligence-Supported E-Learning submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 49185 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI in education; human–computer interaction; adaptive e-learning; inclusive teaching; extended reality; cyber-physical educational platforms; lifelong learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
Advanced Retrieval-Augmented Generation Systems Based on Large Language Models
edited by and Andrea Giovanni Nuzzolese
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 24356 | Submission Open
Keywords: retrieval-augmented generation (RAG); large language models (LLMs); information retrieval; knowledge generation; decision making; cross-domain applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence)
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