Applied Sciences

Optimization, Navigation and Automatic Control of Intelligent Systems

edited by

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submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1769 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent control systems; optimization algorithms; autonomous navigation; adaptive and nonlinear control; machine learning in control systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics and Automation)

Automation and Smart Technologies in Agriculture

edited by

Giuseppe Altieri

and

Mahdi Rashvand

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1754 | Submission Open

Keywords: automation; precision agriculture; data analytics; predictive analytics; artificial intelligence; machine learning; cybersecurity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Science and Technology)

Seismic Imaging and Inversion in Applied Geophysics: Novel Methods and Applications

edited by

Xinpeng Pan

and Dazhou Zhang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1752 | Submission Open

Keywords: seismic full-waveform inversion (FWI); machine-learning-enhanced seismic imaging and inversion; joint seismic– electromagnetic inversion; high-resolution seismic attribute analysis; reservoir characterization; anisotropic seismic imaging and inversion; fiber-optic distributed acoustic sensing (DAS)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Innovations in Dental Implants and Prosthodontics

edited by Eduardo Fernandez and Cristian Bersezio Miranda

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1644 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental implantology; prosthodontic innovations; advanced implant techniques; digital dentistry; implant-supported prosthetics; CAD/CAM technology; bone regeneration; implant surface engineering; biomaterials in prosthodontics; immediate loading implants; three-dimensional printing in dentistry; osseointegration; zirconia implants; patient-specific prosthetics; minimally invasive implantology

Advances in Deep Space Probe Navigation: 2nd Edition

edited by

Mingzhen Gui

, Jin Liu,

Chengxi Zhang

and Mingzhe Dai

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1630 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep space probe; autonomous navigation; integrated navigation; celestial navigation; pulsar navigations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Aerospace Science and Engineering)

Applied Research in Dental Implantology and Prosthodontics—2nd Edition

edited by

Tina Poklepović Peričić

and Nikolina Lešić

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1605 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental medicine; dental implant therapy; prosthodontics; clinical practice guidelines; local needs; effectiveness; benefits versus harm; experiences; prospective; retrospective; cross-sectional; feasibility

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Dentistry and Oral Sciences)

Advancements in Antimicrobial Nanomaterials: From Characterization to Practical Applications

edited by

Roberto Christ Vianna Santos

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1601 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; antimicrobial; resistance; bacteria; fungi; virus

Advanced Devices, Biomedical Technologies and Their Applications in Dermatology

edited by

Foteini Biskanaki

and Dimitrios Chaniotis

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1597 | Submission Open

Keywords: ageing; acne scars; aesthetic procedures; aesthetic dermatology; biomedical science in aesthetics; cellulite; laser; ultrasound; non-invasive devices; mesotherapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)

Advances in Cancer Prognostics and Therapeutic Approaches in Oral Oncology

edited by

Everton De Morais

and Roseana De Almeida Freitas

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1592 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral cancer; carcinogenesis; diagnosis; cancer heterogeneity; biomarkers; targeted therapy; immunotherapy; therapy resistance; prognosis

Human–Computer Interaction: Emerging Challenges and New Frontiers in the Era of AI

edited by

Carina Soledad González-González

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1589 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI-driven user interfaces; explainable AI in UX design; personalization in human– computer interaction; gesture-based interaction design; usability and accessibility in AI-enhanced interfaces; adaptive multimodal interfaces; ethical considerations in AI– user interactions; inclusive design; adaptive interfaces; human– computer interaction; human– robot interaction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)

Climate Change on Geomaterials

edited by

Masrur Mahedi

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1581 | Submission Open

Keywords: geomaterials; climate change; climate resilient materials; freeze– thaw cycles; wet– dry cycles; infrastructure resilience; environmental geotechnics; carbon sequestration; soil– structure interaction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Digital Twins for Sustainable and Resilient Construction

edited by

Oscar Galao

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1508 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital twin; building information modeling (BIM); sustainable construction; resilience engineering; lifecycle management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Mobile Computing and Intelligent Sensing, 2nd Edition

edited by

Han Ding

and

Wei Xi

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1487 | Submission Open

Keywords: pervasive computing; signal processing for mobile systems; communication paradigm and hardware design; intelligence systems with machine/deep learning; security and privacy in mobile systems; IoT systems and applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)

Seismic Design and Analysis of Building Structures

edited by

Iraj H.P. Mamaghani

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1486 | Submission Open

Keywords: seismic evaluation; probabilistic methods; damage assessment; steel structures; reinforced concrete structures; concrete core design; steel tube design; ductility evaluation; detailing; and reinforcement; performance-based design; experimental validation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Future Applications of Large Language Models

edited by

Luigi Laura

,

Maurizio Naldi

and Paolo Fantozzi

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1473 | Submission Open

Keywords: large language models (LLMs); LLM applications; generative AI; explainable AI (XAI); natural language processing; artificial intelligence; human– computer interactions; agentic AI; multimodal AI

(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)

Phase Transitions in Polymer Composites

edited by Ning Liu,

Bin Yang

and Zhongsen Zhang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1451 | Submission Open

Keywords: phase transition; molecular dynamics; multifunctional polymer composites; polymer interphase; machanine learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)

Computational Linguistics: From Text to Speech Technologies, 2nd Edition

edited by Gloria Corpas Pastor

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1448 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); automatic speech recognition (ASR); machine interpreting (MI); cascaded models; end-to-end models; speech to text (STT); speech translation; quality estimation; large language models (LLMs)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)

Smart Transitions: Digital Technologies Empowering Sustainability and Circular Economy in Industry

edited by

Marlene Amorim

,

João Carlos Gonçalves dos Reis

and

Adriane Cavalieri

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1430 | Submission Open

Keywords: circular economy in industrial sectors; circular supply chains; circular waste management; circular-oriented decision support systems; circular decision support tools; Internet of Things; artificial intelligence; big data analytics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Industrial Technologies)

Advanced Technology of Information Security and Privacy

edited by

Livinus Obiora Nweke

and Mohamed Abomhara

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1413 | Submission Open

Keywords: information security; data privacy; cybersecurity; risk management; privacy-preserving technologies; threat detection; access control; security governance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)

Deep Learning and Machine Learning in Information Systems

edited by Elliot Mbunge

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1365 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep learning; machine learning; information systems; intelligent systems; predictive analytics; data-driven decision making; computational models

(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)

The Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technology in Geotechnical Engineering

edited by Jinzhang Zhang, Jiayao Chen,

Qiujing Pan

, Jingkang Shi and

Zhongkai Huang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1359 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; digital twin; machine learning; intelligent construction; geotechnical engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Carbon Nanotubes and Nanotechnology: Novel Applications and Future Perspectives

edited by

Sandra Zarska

,

Wojciech Ciesielski

and

Damian Kulawik

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1358 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; mechanical properties; biomedical applications; energy storage (e.g.; batteries; supercapacitors); environmental applications; electronic devices; future trends in carbon nanotechnology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)

Biomass-Based Materials and Systems for a Sustainable Bioeconomy and Carbon Management

edited by

Shule Wang

, Kang Sun and Mengmeng Fan

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1336 | Submission Open

Keywords: biochar; circular bioeconomy; biomass carbon removal and storage (BiCRS); techno-economic analysis (TEA); lifecycle assessment (LCA)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Sustainable Science and Technology)

Assessments of Functional Food

edited by

Jung-Heun Ha

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1334 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional food; bioactive compounds; nutritional assessment; safety and toxicity; translational research; health promotion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Science and Technology)

Backfill-Integrated Water-Conserving Green Mining Technology in Coal Mining

edited by

Qiang Sun

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1325 | Submission Open

Keywords: mining; backfill; green mining technology; water-saving strategies; eco-friendly materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Earth Sciences)

Innovative Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Packaging

edited by

Ioannis Kartsonakis

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1139 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable packaging; biopolymers; bio-based coatings; natural fibers; circular economy; advanced recycling; green materials; packaging technology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical and Molecular Sciences)

Novel Approaches of Physical Therapy-Based Rehabilitation: 2nd Edition

edited by

Andreia Noites

and Andreia S. P. Sousa

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1108 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical therapy; rehabilitation; integumentary physical therapy; electrotherapy; biomechanics; rehabilitation; human movement; postural control

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)

Modeling and Control of Discrete Event Systems

edited by

Maria Pia Fanti

,

Zhiwu Li

,

Agostino Marcello Mangini

and Jun Chen

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1105 | Submission Open

Keywords: discrete event systems; Petri net modeling and analysis; AI-driven approaches; control and optimization; cybersecurity in discrete event systems

Rock-Like Material Characterization and Engineering Properties, 2nd Edition

edited by

Taoying Liu

and

Jianhua Hu

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 973 | Submission Open

Keywords: complex geological environment; macro- and micro-failure mechanical properties; damage fracture model and failure mechanism; numerical calculations and theoretical analysis; laboratory test and engineering application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)

Processing and Microstructural Evolution of Alloys

edited by Alfredo Flores-Valdés, Juan Carlos Fuentes-Aceituno,

Francisco Garcia-Pastor

and J. López-Cuevas

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 952 | Submission Open

Keywords: melting process control; alloy characterization; high-performance structural materials; mechanical behavior of alloys; modeling of equilibria; multicomponent systems

Innovative Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Education

edited by

María Lucia Barrón-Estrada

and

Ramón Zatarain-Cabada

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 949 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; advanced learning technologies; generative AI; LLM in education; pedagogical agents; personalized learning; affective computing; intelligent learning environments; intelligent tutoring systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)

Deep Learning and Machine Learning in Image Processing and Pattern Recognition—Second Edition

edited by

Meng Wang

and

Haitao Zhao

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 943 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep learning; machine learning; image processing; pattern recognition; feature representation; image classification; object detection; image segmentation; multi-modal imaging; computer vision

(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)

BIM in Building and Infrastructure Construction

edited by

Stephen Paul Coates

,

Mustapha Munir

and Eilif Hjelseth

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 923 | Submission Open

Keywords: BIM; BIM benefits; BIM application; BIM maturity; BIM utilization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Security Aspects and Energy Efficiency in Sensor Networks

edited by Krešimir Grgić, Višnja Križanović and Drago Žagar

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 923 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensor networks; security aspects; energy efficiency; privacy; security mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering)

Electroencephalography (EEG) Signal Processing: Advanced Technology and Application

edited by

Angelica Quercia

and

Pierpaolo Croce

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 907 | Submission Open

Keywords: electroencephalography signal processing; EEG complexity; microstate analysis; source reconstruction; connectivity analysis; machine learning; neurofeedback; brain– computer interfaces (BCIs); wearable EEG; multimodal neurophysiology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering)

Natural Product Pharmacology and Functional Applications: Bioactivities, Toxicology, and Nutraceutical Potential

edited by

Dongyup Hahn

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 902 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; pharmacological activity; functional foods; nutraceuticals; toxicological evaluation; bioactive compounds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical and Molecular Sciences)

Application of Artificial Intelligence in Image Processing, 2nd Edition

edited by Qian Jiang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 876 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; image processing; computer vision; machine learning; image recognition; image classification; medical imaging; object detection; image generation; application of AI-driven image processing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)

Design, Synthesis, and Applications of Novel Antimicrobial Materials

edited by

Guadalupe G. Flores-Rojas

, Eduardo Mendizábal, Ricardo Vera Graziano and

Emilio Bucio

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 867 | Submission Open

Keywords: antimicrobial activity; polymer; metal alloy; nanoparticles; coating; enzyme immobilization; drug delivery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)

Interdisciplinary Applications of Machine Learning and Intelligent Signal Prediction for Smart and Connected Environments

edited by

Maria Samarakou

and

Eleni Tsalera

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 856 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; predictive modeling; deep learning; signal classification; facial emotion recognition; internet of things; intelligent systems; affective computing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)

Artificial Intelligence and Its Application in Robotics, 2nd Edition

edited by Seong Hyeon Hong and Yi Wang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 852 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning; machine vision; robotic control systems; human– robot interaction; innovative sensors; unmanned vehicles; field/industrial robotics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics and Automation)

Digital Multi-Hazard Risk Modelling and Life-Cycle Assessment for Next-Generation Resilient and Sustainable Built Environments

edited by

Shaghayegh Karimzadeh

,

Omid Hassanshahi

and

Amirhossein Mohammadi

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 836 | Submission Open

Keywords: multi-hazard risk assessment; cascading and compound hazard processes; probabilistic and scenario-based modelling; digital simulation and parametric modelling; vulnerability and fragility analysis; AI; machine learning and surrogate modelling; structural reliability; climate-change impacts on hazards; climate-resilient design; low-carbon and sustainable construction materials; carbon neutrality / low-carbon design; life-cycle assessment (LCA); life-cycle cost analysis (LCCA); environmental impacts of earthquake damage; digital twins and computational hazard modelling; sustainable and resilient infrastructure; AI and data-driven methods in hazard and risk analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Civil Engineering)

Recent Developments in Acoustic Emission and Non-Destructive Evaluation

edited by

Xing Cai

and

Shan Wu

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 750 | Submission Open

Keywords: defect detection; damage monitoring; structural health monitoring; machinery condition monitoring; hybrid NDE systems; digital twins and NDE 4.0; mechanism- and data-driven AE; signal processing and source localization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Acoustics and Vibrations)

Design and Development of Advanced Thin Films Based on Nanocomposites

edited by

Bogumił Cieniek

and

Ireneusz Stefaniuk

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 748 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructued thin films; hybrid nanocomposites; polymers; DMS; inorganic nanostructures; esigning advanced functional nanomaterials; laser and vapor deposition techniques; characterization and applications of the functional nanomaterials; devices integrating thin films based on nanocomposites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)

Statistics in Data Science: Latest Methods and Applications

edited by

Maximilian Pilz

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 742 | Submission Open

Keywords: data science; statistics; data mining; robust statistics; missing values; multiple imputation; explainable machine learning; mixed models; p-value

(This special issue belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)

Conceptual Design for Advanced Robotic Systems: Integrating AI, Resilience, and Human-Centric Autonomy

edited by

Kanstantsin Miatliuk

and

Henrik Gordon Petersen

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 723 | Submission Open

Keywords: conceptual design; advanced robotic systems; mechatronic systems; human– centric autonomy; human– computer interaction; machine learning; AI; resilience; design and control

(This special issue belongs to the Section Robotics and Automation)

Contemporary Endodontic Strategies: Materials and Techniques

edited by

Inês Ferreira

and

Irene Pina-Vaz

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 719 | Submission Open

Keywords: root canal treatment; nonsurgical retreatment; surgical retreatment; bioceramic materials; clinical outcomes; endodontic education

(This special issue belongs to the Section Applied Dentistry and Oral Sciences)

Plant Biotechnology and Application

edited by

Dagmara Migut

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 709 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant biotechnology; genetic engineering; stress physiology; metabolic engineering; sustainable agriculture

(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Science and Technology)

Therapeutic Ultrasound Across Scales: From Cellular Models to Clinical Applications

edited by Andrea Cafarelli and

Allegra Conti

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 705 | Submission Open

Keywords: therapeutic ultrasound; high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU); low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS); ultrasound-mediated drug delivery; ultrasound bioeffects; acoustic neuromodulation; thermoablation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Artificial Intelligence in Medicine and Rehabilitation: Technologies and Applications: 2nd Edition

edited by Tomasz Kocejko

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 669 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; computer vision; image processing; image analysis; signal processing; signal analysis; computer-aided diagnosis; human– computer interface and interaction; human– machine interface and interaction; personalized robotics; translational medicine; intelligent systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering)

Internet of Things in the Smart City

edited by Lea Dujić Rodić,

Ivo Stančić

and

Paolo Visconti

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 654 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart infrastructure; environmental monitoring; smart mobility; IoT and healthcare; smart education; machine learning in IoT; perception layer technologies; network layer protocols; application layer solutions; data analytics in smart cities; sustainable urban development; embedded devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering)

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