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Natural Language Processing Applications in Big Data
edited by Xingyi Song, Ye Jiang and
submission deadline 22 Oct 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7130 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural language processing; low-resource languages; NLP applications; interpretability; large language model; sentiment analysis
Advances in Large Language Models for Biological and Medical Applications
edited by Irene Li and Ruihai Dong
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 590 | Submission Open
Keywords: LLMs; NLP; bioinformatics; EHRs; medical text processing
Big Data and Machine Learning Applications for Material Removal, Additive and Hybrid Manufacturing Processes
edited by Nikolaos Fountas
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 213 | Submission Open
Keywords: predictive analytics in manufacturing; cloud computing; metaheuristics/intelligent algorithms; process optimization; systems interaction; neural networks; digital manufacturing; smart manufacturing systems; data-driven materials processing; CAD-CAM-CNC; robotics and automation; supply chain management; process modeling and simulation
Beyond Diagnosis: Machine Learning in Prognosis, Prevention, Healthcare, Neurosciences, and Precision Medicine
edited by , Giuseppe Tradigo, and Jakub Mieczkowski
submission deadline 1 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5436 | Submission Open
Keywords: personalized medicine; medical imaging; predictive modeling in healthcare; bioinformatics; genomics; clinical decision support; healthcare data analytics; machine learning in drug discovery; machine learning simulations; interpretable machine learning; health informatics; patient monitoring; ethical issues in medical AI; ML in psychology; psychological support; remote treatment; ML in neurosciences
Artificial Intelligence in Digital Humanities
edited by
submission deadline 18 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 22699 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; digital humanities; computational archaeology; computational approaches; heritage science
Generative AI and Large Language Models submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 44101 | Submission Open
Keywords: generative AI; large language models (LLMs); natural language processing; deep learning; ChatGPT
Knowledge Graphs in the Big Data Era: Navigating the Confluence of Distribution, Visualization, and Advanced Computational Models
edited by Amna Dridi, and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 15098 | Submission Open
Keywords: knowledge graphs; big data analytics; distributed computing; data visualisation; semantic web technologies; machine learning integration; natural language processing; graph databases; domain-specific applications
Applied Data Science for Social Good: 2nd Edition submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 399 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI; sustainability; big data analytics; data science applications
Transforming Cyber Security Provision Through Utilizing Artificial Intelligence
edited by and Yang-Im Lee
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7685 | Submission Open
Keywords: business-to-business relations; business continuity planning; business consumer interaction; chatbots; code generation; compliance; controls; critical infrastructure; data management; detection; ethical factors; foundation models; generative AI; industry; language modelling; learning; management issues; malware detection; modelling; model trading tools; neural networks; policy; problem solving; resilience; risk management; scenario analysis; security; self-supervised learning; society; standards; threat hunting; transformers; virtual influencer
Industrial Applications of IoT and Blockchain for Sustainable Environment
edited by , Qi Liu and Amjad Ullah
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4819 | Submission Open
Keywords: Internet of Things; blockchain; cyber-physical systems; cloud-edge-IoT continuum; AI and machine learning; sustainable computing; software engineering; cybersecurity
Application of Deep Neural Networks
edited by Linfeng Zhang, Wanyue Xu and Jiaye Teng
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2056 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep neural networks; convolutional neural network; recurrent neural network; transformer
Deep Learning-Based Pose Estimation: Applications in Vision, Robotics, and Beyond
edited by and Chaiyawan Auepanwiriyakul
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1258 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep learning; pose estimation; computer vision; human-computer interaction; big data analytics; sports analytics; machine learning; biometrics; occlusion handling; pattern recognition; movement analysis; data generalization; healthcare technology; human-robot collaboration
Bioinformatics Dry Laboratories for Research and Education: Computational Systems and Infrastructures
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 330 | Submission Open
Keywords: cloud computing; high performance and high throughput computing (HPC and HTC); server; workstation; desktop; computer design; and architecture (CPU; RAM; HDD; SSD; etc.); computer systems performance and evaluation (UnixBench; etc.); NAS operating systems; file systems; RAID systems and variants; bioinformatics specialized processing hardware (FPGA; CPU; GPU; AI/ML; etc.); second-/third-generation sequencing machines and workflow; omics data sensitivity; privacy; and protection strategies; big data (omics) management and integration; domain specific languages; FAIR principles; cybersecurity; computing Milieux; laboratory planning; costs analysis; management; implementation; and updates
Harnessing Big Data for Sustainable Development: A Pathway to Greener Futures
edited by , Amelia Bădică and
submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open
Keywords: big data; sustainable development; environmental analytics; smart cities; renewable energy; climate change; resource management; intelligent transportation; efficient marketing
Application of Cloud Computing in Industrial Internet of Things
edited by , Mujeeb Ur Rehman and
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 21767 | Submission Open
Keywords: cloud computing; internet of things; industrial internet of things; security and privacy; big data analytics; machine learning; digital twins; supply chain optimisation; smart manufacturing and robotics; blockchain; edge computing
Big Data Analytics with Machine Learning for Cyber Security
edited by , Sherif Abdelfattah and
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8742 | Submission Open
Keywords: big data analytics; cybersecurity; machine learning; deep learning; IoT
Field Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
edited by and
submission deadline 27 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5148 | Submission Open
Keywords: field robotics; robotic systems; sensing; vision; AI
Application of Semantic Technologies in Intelligent Environment
edited by Maria Nisheva-Pavlova, Galia Angelova and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 17609 | Submission Open
Keywords: semantic web; linked data; knowledge graph; ontology; big data; information retrieval; semantic interoperability
Evolutionary Computation and Artificial Intelligence: Building a Sustainable Future for Smart Cities
edited by Changjun Zhou and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3441 | Submission Open
Keywords: Internet of Things (IoT); 6G communication; evolutionary computation; real-time data stream processing and optimization; edge computing optimization; AI-driven analytics; distributed computing and resource scheduling; network slicing technology; privacy protection mechanisms; heterogeneous network collaboration
Deep Network Learning and Its Applications: 2nd Edition submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 245 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep learning; deep learning applications; deep learning in practice; user study; deep learning implementation
Applications and Research in Information Systems, Big Data, IoT, Edge Computing and Edge Intelligence for Sustainable Digital Ecosystems
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 224 | Submission Open
Keywords: information systems; big data technologies; IoT applications; edge computing architectures
Advances in Artificial Intelligence for Computer Vision, Augmented Reality Virtual Reality and Metaverse submission deadline 18 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1471 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; computer vision; augmented reality; virtual reality; metaverse
Advances in Complex Networks
edited by , Gianluca Bonifazi and Michele Marchetti
submission deadline 28 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2076 | Submission Open
Keywords: complex networks; graphs; computer networks; biological networks; neurological networks; connectomes; brain analysis; social networks; climate networks; artificial neural networks; technological networks; political networks; blockchains; internet of things
Machine Learning and AI Technology for Sustainable Development
edited by , , Yuchih Wei and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 24512 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; artificial intelligence; sustainability; deep learning; intelligent systems; industry 4.0; robotics; smart city; edge computing; data science; cognitive computing; big data
Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Data Management in Data Analysis
edited by , Le Gruenwald, Elio Masciari and Laurent D'Orazio
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1593 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); data management; data analysis; machine learning; data governance; predictive analytics; data quality; data visualization; data mining
Machine Learning and the Renewable Energy Transition submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 568 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; renewable energy; energy transition; predictive maintenance; energy optimization; demand forecasting; distributed energy resources; sustainability; artificial intelligence; energy efficiency
Scalability and Interoperability in the Artificial Intelligence of Things submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 266 | Submission Open
Keywords: AIoT; 5G networks; artificial intelligence (AI); Internet of Things (IoT); edge computing; scalability; interoperability; network optimization
Recent Trends and Applications of Data Science in Social Network
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submission deadline 22 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 229 | Submission Open
Keywords: data science; data analytics; social sciences; social networks; data mining; AI-based data analytics; agent-based data-driven applications; data-driven architecture; data science protocols
Perspectives and Applications of Multimodal Artificial Intelligence and Big Data submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 362 | Submission Open
Keywords: multimodal AI; artificial intelligence; data analysis; human-robot interaction
Machine Learning Applications in Natural Language Processing
edited by , Kecheng Liu and Chao Li
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1009 | Submission Open
Keywords: big data; deep learning; large language model; multimodal; XAI
Smart Manufacturing in the AI Era
edited by
submission deadline 29 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 901 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart manufacturing; advanced manufacturing; autonomous manufacturing; artificial intelligence; machine learning; intelligent systems; data-driven; Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0
Application of Digital Technology in Financial Development
edited by and
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 221 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; big data analytics; digital technology; fintech innovation; blockchain; cloud computing; cybersecurity; decentralized finance; digital currencies; financial development
Human-Centered and Sustainable Artificial Intelligence: Emerging Perspectives in HCI submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open
Keywords: user-centered smart city; human-in-the-loop systems; energy-efficient AI algorithms; smart and sustainable cities; ethical and responsible AI; HCI for smart environments; explainable AI; HCI scenarios
Internet Intelligence for Cybersecurity
edited by
submission deadline 12 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 200 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; cybersecurity; data privacy; blockchain technology; steganography; steganalysis; information hiding; digital watermarking; multimedia security
AI and Data Science in Sports Analytics submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2427 | Submission Open
Keywords: sports analytics; big data in sports; machine learning; performance optimization; injury prevention; predictive modeling; wearable technology; game strategy analysis; AI in sports; sports forecasting
Advances in Graph Learning and Representation Models for Complex Network Analysis
edited by and Francesco Cauteruccio
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 516 | Submission Open
Keywords: graph transformers; self-attention on graphs; heterogeneous and multi-relational graphs; scalable graph learning; interpretability and explainability; real-time graph analytics; privacy-preserving graph methods
Next-Generation Security Schemes and Models for IoT-Enabled Smart Environments
edited by , Max Talanov and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 188 | Submission Open
Keywords: detection; context-aware security; cybersecurity in smart applications; edge and fog computing security; IoT security; lightweight cryptography; privacy-preserving systems; security and privacy in cloud-edge continuum; security and resilience quantification; zero-trust architecture
Advanced Software and Machine Learning Techniques for System Architectures and Big Data submission deadline 1 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 677 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; system architectures; big data; software engineering; artificial intelligence (AI); distributed systems; cloud and edge computing; anomaly detection; adaptive systems; intelligent analytics
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Natural Language Processing (NLP)
edited by , and Yongqiang Cheng
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 237 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; AI; natural language processing; NLP; language models; large language model; speech processing; text processing; language processing
Large Language Models for Cutting Edge Applications in Science and Humanities
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 261 | Submission Open
Keywords: LLMs; domain-specific tasks; natural language processing; model training; language models; ethics and data transparency
Machine Learning Methodologies and Applications in Cybersecurity Data Analysis
edited by Biao Han, , and Na Zhao
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7191 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; cybersecurity; data science; artificial intelligence
Intelligent Integration of Sensing-Communication-Computing Continuum for Next-Generation Wireless Networks
edited by Li Zhu and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 177 | Submission Open
Keywords: data acquisition and processing; ultra-low data communication; resource management; distributed intelligence; security and privacy
Visual Media Literacy in the Age of AI-Generated Content
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 156 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI-generated images; visual misinformation; deepfakes; media literacy; algorithmic authenticity
Artificial Intelligence Applications for Cultural Heritage: Innovations, Challenges, and Opportunities submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 98 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; generative artificial intelligence; cultural heritage; artifact analysis; classification; digital representation; data analysis; AI-based mixed reality
Big Data Analytics and Business Model Innovation: Toward an Integrative View
edited by Arash Najmaei Lonbani, Zahra Sadeghinejad and
submission deadline 14 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 693 | Submission Open
Keywords: big data analytics (BDA); cognitive computing; artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML); business model innovation (BMI); data-driven decision-making; explainable AI (XAI); digital transformation; algorithmic governance; sustainable digital ecosystems; ethical AI and data privacy
AI, Computer Vision and Human–Robot Interaction
edited by Hannan Azhar, and
submission deadline 23 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 191 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; computer vision; explainable AI (XAI); transformer-based models; transfer learning; sim-to-real learning; human– robot interaction; swarm robotics; autonomous navigation; assistive robotics
Application of Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open
Keywords: pattern recognition; machine learning; deep learning; self‑supervised learning; explainability; interpretability; few‑shot learning; transfer learning; anomaly detection; time‑series analysis; multimodal fusion; graph learning; federated learning; artificial neural networks; analytics
Cognitive Computing for Image, Signal, and Biomedical Applications
edited by , , Qing Zhang and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 173 | Submission Open
Keywords: image and signal processing; signal modeling and identification; informatics; interdisciplinary research
Data Science Empowers Intelligent Systems: Theories and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open
Keywords: big data; intelligent system; data theory; interdisciplinary application; artificial intelligence; knowledge graph
Machine Learning and Image Processing: Applications and Challenges
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; image processing; deep learning; medical imaging; agricultural image analysis; engineering applications; computer vision; data annotation; pattern recognition; artificial intelligence
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