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Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture
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submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 17 articles | Viewed by 56897 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; agriculture; smart farming; precision agriculture; agricultural robotics; intelligent irrigation; crop monitoring; predictive analytics; computational intelligence
Exploring the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Education
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submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3219 | Submission Open
Keywords: human– AI interaction in education; educational technology; adaptive learning systems; intelligent tutoring systems; automated assessment; educational data analytics; personalized learning; AI ethics in education; inclusive education; generative AI in education
Artificial Intelligence-Based Object Detection and Tracking: Theory and Applications
edited by and Xiu Shu
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1218 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; computer vision; object tracking and detection systems; single/multiple object tracking; object detection and its applications; person re-ID and person search; self-supervised/unsupervised learning; image fusion and its applications; thermal infrared target tracking and detection; tiny/small target tracking and detection; deep learning for object tracking; object tracking and its applications; image restoration; object recognition
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI Systems: Theory and Applications)
AI Bias in the Media and Beyond submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 942 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI bias; algorithms and bias; journalism
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI Systems: Theory and Applications)
Trustworthy AI and Distributed Intelligence in Smart Cities
edited by Kashif Ahmad and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 580 | Submission Open
Keywords: trustworthy AI; trustworthiness; smart city applications; distributed AI; edge computing
Machine Learning in Bioinformatics: Current Research and Development
edited by Yinghao Wu, and Zhaoqian Su
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 552 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-throughput experimental techniques; bioinformatics; machine learning; supervised learning; back-propagation neural networks; support vector machines; unsupervised learning; self-organizing maps; reinforcement learning; deep learning; large language models (LLM)
Artificial Intelligence Challenges to the Industrial Internet of Things and Industrial Control Systems Applications
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submission deadline 10 Jul 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2452 | Submission Open
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence; Machine Learning; Internet of Things; Industrial Internet of Things; Industrial Control Systems; Industry 4.0; applied research; cybersecurity; security
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI in Autonomous Systems)
Development of Artificial Intelligence and Computational Thinking: Future Directions, Opportunities, and Challenges submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4983 | Submission Open
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence (AI); computational thinking; machine learning; data science; algorithms; educational technology; ethical  AI; automation; problem solving; future trends; digital literacy; algorithmic bias; educational innovation; society and technology; innovation in education
AI Applications in Emergency Response and Fire Safety
edited by Yoon J. Ko and Ankit Agrawal
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 503 | Submission Open
Keywords: predictive analytics; enhanced detection; situational awareness; and hazard scoping; automating data processes; optimizing response/firefighting/evacuation strategies; supporting/improving decision-making; data management and analysis for risk assessment; smart emergency/fire modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI in Autonomous Systems)
AI in Finance: Leveraging AI to Transform Financial Services submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 26508 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI in finance; ML in finance; algo trading; robo-advisor
Artificial Intelligence for Network Management submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 7362 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent network monitoring; predictive maintenance; anomaly detection; traffic optimization; automated issue resolution; adaptive security measures; 5G network enhancement; IoT device management; cloud service integration and network scalability
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI Systems: Theory and Applications)
Multimodal Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
edited by and Kashif Ahmad
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4020 | Submission Open
Keywords: medical AI; generative AI; multimodal AI; medical imaging; electronic health record; radiology; clinical notes; data analytics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical & Healthcare AI)
AI and the Evolution of Work: Redefining Project Management across Disciplines
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submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 972 | Submission Open
Keywords: generalized AI Tools; engineering design process; software engineering; MIS; AI-driven workflows; mental health implications; AI in engineering education; future of work
Development and Design of Autonomous Robot submission deadline 24 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 351 | Submission Open
Keywords: autonomous robots; sensor integration; machine learning; deep learning; real-time decision-making; robotics applications; robot mobility; industrial robotics; robotic perception
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI in Autonomous Systems)
Adversarial Learning and Its Applications in Healthcare submission deadline 27 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 295 | Submission Open
Keywords: adversarial learning; adversarial attacks; adversarial robustness; generative adversarial learning; adversarial defenses
AI-Powered Smart Cities: Towards Sustainable Urban Environments
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submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 248 | Submission Open
Keywords: urban planning; transportation; pollution; criminality; GeoAI; machine learning; urban analytics
Exploring the Synergy Between Large Language Models and Retrieval-Augmented Generation in Natural Language Processing, Human–Robot Interaction and Quantum Computing
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submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open
Keywords: large language models; retrieval-augmented generation; natural language processing; knowledge graphs; knowledge grounding; human– robot interaction; agentic computing; vision– language– action models; quantum computing; quantum-enhanced information retrieval; evaluation methodologies; reliability assessment; explainability; hallucination mitigation; vector search optimization; quantum code generation; multi-modal RAG
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI Systems: Theory and Applications)
Smart Worlds: Merging AI and Extended Reality for a New Era
edited by Mario Covarrubias Rodriguez, Maria Concetta Carruba and Pierpaolo Ruttico
submission deadline 6 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 195 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart worlds; artificial intelligence (AI); extended reality (XR); virtual reality (VR); augmented reality (AR); mixed reality (MR); immersive environments; intelligent systems; real-time interaction; data-driven experiences
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI Systems: Theory and Applications)
Advances in Tiny Machine Learning (TinyML): Applications, Models, and Implementation submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1974 | Submission Open
Keywords: TinyML; resource-constrained machine learning; federated learning; model distillation
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI Systems: Theory and Applications)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) Applications for Resilient and Sustainable Energy Systems
edited by Tarek Kandil, , , and Adam Harris
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3183 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); internet of things (IoT); machine learning; renewable energy integration; smart grid technologies; grid resilience; cybersecurity in energy systems; distributed energy resources; load forecasting; energy management and efficiency
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI Systems: Theory and Applications)
Bio-Inspired Approaches in Artificial Intelligence: Innovations in Machine Learning and Multi-Agent Systems
edited by , , Tamara Zhukabayeva, and Nadia Kabachi
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 490 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-inspired artificial intelligence; machine learning; multi-agent systems; swarm intelligence; evolutionary computation; neural networks; reinforcement learning; genetic algorithms; autonomous decision-making; nature-inspired computing
New Advances in the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Antenna Systems
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submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 276 | Submission Open
Keywords: antenna technology; modern artificial intelligence; adaptive systems; machine learning
AI-Driven Innovations: Emerging Trends, Security, and Industrial Solutions
edited by Mohammed Abdulhakim Al-Absi, and Nadhem Ebrahim
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 214 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI in industry applications (healthcare; finance; manufacturing; IoT; etc.); security measures for AI systems; AI for autonomous systems (drones and autonomous vehicles); AI in robotics; AI and software design innovations; AI-driven healthcare solutions; cybersecurity and AI; ethical AI and responsible deployment; AI for operational efficiency and decision-making
Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering: Challenges and Developments
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 14113 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; biomedical engineering; medical image analysis; disease diagnosis; personalized medicine; machine learning; deep learning; healthcare data analytics; medical devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical & Healthcare AI)
Advances in Quantum Computing and Quantum Machine Learning
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6441 | Submission Open
Keywords: quantum computing; quantum machine learning; hybrid quantum-classical computing; hybrid quantum-classical machine learning; noisy intermediate-scale quantum processing; quantum algorithms; quantum circuits
Assisted Living of the Elderly: Recent Advances, Systems, and Frameworks
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 862 | Submission Open
Keywords: assisted living; elderly population; artificial intelligence; machine learning; data science; data analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI in Autonomous Systems)
Artificial Intelligence for Future Healthcare: Advancement, Impact, and Prospect in the Field of Cancer
edited by Arka Bhowmik
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 801 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI for cancer forecasting; multi-modal AI; high-risk prediction; risk monitoring; preventive therapy; democratized AI technology; augmented procedures; doctor– patient relationship
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical & Healthcare AI)
When Trust Meets Intelligence: The Intersection Between Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 357 | Submission Open
Keywords: blockchain; IoT; AI; soft computing; neural networks; IOTA; distributed ledger; secure infrastructures; ethical AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI Systems: Theory and Applications)
Artificial Intelligence Potential to Solve Multiple Complex Geodetic Problems
edited by , Shuanggen Jin and Desislava Ivanova
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open
Keywords: geodesy; AI; multi-source data; GNSS; geospatial data; time series analysis; geoid modeling; geohazards; climate change
Smart Networks for a Smart World: Trends in Wireless Communication
edited by Lavric Alexandru
submission deadline 7 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI; wireless communications; spectrum sensing; wireless sensor networks; cognitive radio; IoT
Integrating Data Sources for Smarter Interdisciplinary AI Solutions: Challenges and Opportunities
edited by Jens Dörpinghaus and Michael Tiemann
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Submission Open
Keywords: data integration; AI solutions; social sciences; data sciences; humanities
Artificial Intelligence for Executing Position-Oriented Tasks
edited by Xinguo Yu, and Xiaopan Lyu
submission deadline 2 Feb 2026 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); position-oriented tasks; task execution: AI tools; role-specific AI
The Application of Machine Learning and AI Technology Towards the Sustainable Development Goals
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submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI) in sustainability; machine learning (ML) for sustainable development; smart cities and AI technologies; AI for environmental conservation; AI-driven renewable energy management; predictive analytics for SDGs; AI for climate change mitigation; AI in circular economy; AI for green transportation; AI in waste and water management
Safe and Secure Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Chemical Engineering: Current and Future Developments
edited by and Rajeevan Arunthavanathan
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 737 | Submission Open
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence (AI); Machine Learning (ML); Artificial General Intelligence (AGI); chemical engineering; safety; security; process optimization; predictive maintenance; cybersecurity; risk management; regulatory compliance; ethical considerations; interdisciplinary integration; best practices; case studies; emerging trends; future directions; data integrity; system reliability; process control; industrial automation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Artificial Intelligence)
AI-Powered Innovations in Blockchain and Cybersecurity: Advances, Challenges, and Future Prospects
edited by , David Zorrilla and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI in blockchain security; machine learning for cybersecurity; smart contract auditing; decentralized AI networks; AI for threat detection; federated learning in blockchain; quantum-safe cryptography; secure IoT and edge computing; blockchain-based cybersecurity solutions; AI governance in decentralized systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI Systems: Theory and Applications)
AI-Driven Innovations in Medical Computer Engineering and Healthcare
edited by , Ping Lu, Jens Lundström and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence diagnostics; clinical decision support; telemedicine; remote monitoring; wearables; predictive analytics; biomedical signals; personalized medicine; healthcare automation; explainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical & Healthcare AI)
AI in Bio and Healthcare Informatics
edited by , and Nur Alam Md
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); healthcare informatics; bioinformatics; machine learning; deep neural network; medical image analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical & Healthcare AI)
Controllable and Reliable AI
edited by Li Xiao, Yongping Xiong and Jingjia Zhang
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 263 | Submission Open
Keywords: computer vision; edge computing; foundation models; integrated sensing and communication; internet of things; ethics and policy
(This special issue belongs to the Section AI Systems: Theory and Applications)
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