Call for Papers – Special Issues with Free Publication in Scopus and Web of Science Journals



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All listed issues are published with no Article Processing Charges (APCs).

1. Artificial Intelligence in Otorhinolaryngology

There is no fee to publish in The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology because the article processing charge (APC) is covered by the Specialized Presidential Council for Education and Scientific Research.

Journal Name: Egyptian Journal Of Otolaryngology

Scope: This collection explores the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) across all subspecialties of otorhinolaryngology.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 31-03-2026

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2. Sustainable nanomaterials for energy conversion and environmental remediation

The Beilstein Journal Of Nanotechnology is a Diamond Open Access. There are no fees for authors or readers.

Journal Name: Beilstein Journal Of Nanotechnology

Scope: This thematic issue focuses on science and engineering aspects of sustainable nanomaterials for energy conversion and environmental remediation, with emphasis on design principles, interface control, and device integration.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 30-04-2026

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3. Special Issue: Molecular gold chemistry

The Beilstein Journal Of Nanotechnology is a Diamond Open Access. There are no fees for authors or readers.

Journal Name: Beilstein Journal Of Nanotechnology

Scope: This special issue welcomes research on molecular gold chemistry and highlights recent progress in this rapidly developing field. The issue aims to cover new catalytic processes, including novel reactions, asymmetric catalysis through ligand design, and emerging cross-coupling reactions.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 31-03-2026

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4. Special Issue: Artificial Intelligence in Oncology

The Journal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute invites research papers to its special issue on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Oncology. The special issue welcomes submissions that explore the latest advancements in AI technologies and their potential to enhance clinical practice, improve patient outcomes, and personalise cancer treatment strategies.

Journal Name: Journal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute

Scope: This Collection aims to gather innovative research on the application of AI in oncology, focusing on machine learning, deep learning, and their implications for cancer diagnosis, tumour detection, and treatment optimisation.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 30-08-2026

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5. Special Issue:Pediatric Neurosurgery

Paediatric neurosurgery is a specialized field that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and management of neurological disorders and conditions affecting infants, children, and adolescents.

Journal Name: Egyptian Journal of Neurosurgery

Scope: This collection will provide a platform for neurosurgeons, researchers, and healthcare professionals to share their expertise, experiences, and research findings in this critical area.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 08-07-2026

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6. GWAS Discoveries and Genomic Risk in Human Disorders

Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics is a global open access journal focused on the genetic basis of human disease. It's free to publish open access in this journal.

Journal Name: Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics

Scope: Identification of disease-associated loci in complex diseases, SNP analysis and genetic variation in human disorders, Genomic biomarkers for precision medicine, Investigating risk alleles and their implications

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 30-06-2026

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7. Human Interaction with Gen AI Across Learning and Teaching Processes in Higher Education

There is no fee to publish in the International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education because the article processing charge (APC) is covered by the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya.

Journal Name: International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education

Scope: This special issue aims to explore the nature of human interaction with Generative AI in the context of higher education. It aims to understand what constitutes effective interaction with Gen AI across teaching and learning processes

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 31-05-2026

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8. Reindustrialization, Restructuring of the Global Industrial Chain, and Vocational and Technical Education in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

There is no fee to publish in the Asian Review of Political Economy, as Shanghai Jiao Tong University covers the article processing charge (APC). This journal publishes theory-driven and policy-oriented research on a wide range of political economy issues.

Journal Name: Asian Review Of Political Economy

Scope: This special issue offers a platform to explore these multifaceted issues and propose actionable solutions. It invites submissions that address the themes of reindustrialization, global industrial chain restructuring, and vocational and technical education in the context of artificial intelligence.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 31-05-2026

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9. China-ASEAN Common Market: A Strategic Option for Deeper Regional Economic Integration

There is no fee to publish in the Asian Review of Political Economy, as Shanghai Jiao Tong University covers the article processing charge (APC). This journal publishes theory-driven and policy-oriented research on a wide range of political economy issues.

Journal Name: Asian Review Of Political Economy

Scope: This special issue seeks to explore the political economy of the evolving China-ASEAN comprehensive strategic partnership, examining how geopolitical dynamics, economic cooperation, and institutional frameworks are shaping the potential for a China-ASEAN Common Market.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 30-03-2026

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10. Sailing Towards a Brave New Era: Technological Innovation, Industrial Policy, and Digital Entrepreneurship in the Techno-Developmental State

There is no fee to publish in the Asian Review of Political Economy, as Shanghai Jiao Tong University covers the article processing charge (APC). This journal publishes theory-driven and policy-oriented research on a wide range of political economy issues.

Journal Name: Asian Review Of Political Economy

Scope: The special issue aims to articulate the increasingly intertwined intersections among technological innovation, industrial policy, and digital entrepreneurship within techno-developmental states and countries.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 28-02-2026

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11. Satellite Earth Observations for Sustainable Water and Land Management in Africa

The Journal of Remote Sensing is an Open Access journal supported by article processing charges (APCs). There are no submission charges. Through December 2027, all APCs will be covered by Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Journal Name: Journal of Remote Sensing

Scope: This special issue will provide a dedicated platform for researchers to share cutting-edge research on using big earth data for sustainable water and land management. It will cover a wide range of topics, such as remote sensing assessment of water availability, agricultural water use monitoring, land use and land cover mapping, and integrated management of water and land resources.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 01-12-2026

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12. Foundation Models based Multimodal Earth Observation Data Fusion and Applications

The Journal of Remote Sensing is an Open Access journal supported by article processing charges (APCs). There are no submission charges. Through December 2027, all APCs will be covered by Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Journal Name: Journal of Remote Sensing

Scope: This issue is dedicated to exploring how the fusion of diverse observational modalities can be enhanced and automated through foundation-model approaches. We seek to showcase cutting-edge research that not only advances methodological integration but also demonstrates tangible impacts across critical domains including ecosystem monitoring, climate resilience, sustainable urban development and planetary-scale decision support.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 31-12-2026

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13. Special Issue on Digital Marginalisation, AI Bias, and Cultural Representation in South Asia

The Journal Of Underrepresented And Minority Progress is a research journal that publishes research related to Arts and Humanities; Psychology; Social Sciences.

Journal Name: Journal Of Underrepresented And Minority Progress

Scope: The Journal of Underrepresented & Minority Progress (JUMP) invites contributions for a special issue exploring how digital cultures and systems can both reflect and reinforce social marginalisation in the Global South, with a focus on South Asian contexts.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 30-01-2026

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14. Indian National Young Academy of Science (INYAS) Special Issue

Proceedings of the Indian National Science Academy is a peer-reviewed journal, publishing original research and reviews across various scientific disciplines.

Journal Name: Proceedings of the Indian National Science Academy

Scope: One of the key aims of INYAS is to advance science education and outreach. Scientific and scholarly works are steps towards this direction. The Special Issue aims to highlight scientific and technological advancements driving India’s comprehensive growth and future prosperity.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 30-04-2026

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15. Special Issue on Health Information Behaviors Research with Marginalized Communities

Data and Information Management is a peer reviewed, open access journal. The Article Publishing Charge (APC) is covered by the Wuhan University School of Information Management for all submitted articles.

Journal Name: Data and Information Management

Scope: This special issue seeks to bring together groundbreaking research, theoretical frameworks, and applied solutions that push the boundaries of health information behavior research within marginalized populations.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 31-12-2025

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16. Advancement in reproductive therapy and use of Artificial Intelligence

The Middle East Fertility Society Journal is supported through an agreement between Springer Nature and the Specialized Presidential Council for Education and Scientific Research (Government of Egypt), so author-payable article-processing charges do not apply.

Journal Name: Middle East Fertility Society Journal

Scope: This collection welcomes studies focused on both laboratory-based and clinical applications of AI, as well as ethical, regulatory, and translational challenges. Submissions from reproductive endocrinologists, embryologists, AI scientists, fertility specialists, bioethicists, and health technology developers are encouraged.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 31-05-2026

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17. Artificial Intelligence-Driven Information Security and Privacy Enhancement Technologies

The Journal of Universal Computer Science is a high-quality electronic publication that deals with all aspects of computer science.

Journal Name: Journal of Universal Computer Science

Scope: Topics of interest: Machine Learning, AI, Privacy Protection for Large Language Models, Deepfake Detection, AI Optimization and Standardization Practices

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 26-01-2026

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18. Advances in Radiomics and Multimodal Imaging for Precision Oncology: Shaping the Future of Radiation Oncology

All articles accepted and published in Precision Radiation Oncology are fully Open Access. APCs are waived until further notice.

Journal Name: Precision Radiation Oncology

Scope: This Special Issue in Precision Radiation Oncology highlights advances in these fields, focusing on their use in radiation oncology.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 31-12-2026

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19. Advanced Particle Therapy Technology: Frontiers of Innovation and Translation

All articles accepted and published in Precision Radiation Oncology are fully Open Access. APCs are waived until further notice.

Journal Name: Precision Radiation Oncology

Scope: Precision Radiation Oncology is launching a special issue on advanced particle therapy technology, aiming to bring together the latest research findings, clinical experiences, and technological innovations in the global particle therapy field.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 31-12-2025

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20. Special Issue: Polar Geotechnical Engineering and Environmental Protection

This journal is a peer reviewed, subsidized open access journal where the China University of Mining & Technology pays the OA fee. Authors do not have to pay any open access publication fee.

Journal Name: International Journal of Mining Science and Technology

Scope: This Special Issue focuses on polar and periglacial geotechnical and environmental engineering challenges. The issue intends to promote sustainable engineering in polar and periglacial regions.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 15-01-2026

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21. Socio-scientific Issues in Science Education

The Journal of Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary Science Education Research (DISER) announces a special issue related to socio-scientific issues (SSI) in science education.

Journal Name: Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary Science Education Research

Scope: The purpose of this special issue is to bring together cutting-edge research and theory focused on the latest developments and insights for SSI education.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 01-01-2026

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22. CFP-Recent Innovations in AI and Cloud Technologies for the Internet of Things

This journal operates as an open access publication, with all publishing costs being subsidized by the IEEE Xplore.

Journal Name: Big Data Mining and Analytics

Scope: This special issue invites research papers in the domains of cloud computing, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence to provide practical applications for various institutions. The research should highlight the role of AI in enhancing technologies, policies, or best practices, from both theoretical and practical perspectives.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 31-01-2026

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23. Remote Sensing for Dryland Sustainability

Drylands are defined by scarcity of water and limited soil moisture, which account for 41% of the global terrestrial area and are home to a third of the global human population and half of the livestock. Global drylands encompass deserts, grasslands, savannahs, Mediterranean ecosystems, and even some forests.

Journal Name: Journal of Remote Sensing

Scope: This Special Issue intends to enrich our collective knowledge of remote sensing for dryland sustainability. Topics may include, but are not limited to: Extent and shifts of global drylands, Climate and hydrological trends over global drylands, Food, water, and energy securities in a socio-ecological context, Advanced data analytics, machine learning, and AI, Novel field, UAV, and spaceborne instruments.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 31-12-2025

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24. Understanding multi-scale fractures and faults in contemporary subsurface applications for decarbonization

Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering is a peer-reviewed and open-access journal. Chinese Academy of Sciences pays the OA fee. Authors do not have to pay any open-access publication fee.

Journal Name: Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering

Scope: This Special Issue invites submissions that apply and develop advanced multi-scale tools and methods to address challenges in contemporary subsurface utilization. Contributions offering new scientific insights and explaining how they improve our understanding of geosystems and promote sustainability are welcome.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 01-09-2026

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25. Special Issue of Machine Learning in Particle Physics

Machine learning (ML) has become increasingly important in the field of particle physics, contributing significantly to both experimental and theoretical aspects of this field.

Journal Name: Nuclear Physics B

Scope: ML will continue to play a vital role in advancing particle physics by enabling the analysis of massive datasets, improving the accuracy of simulations and models, and uncovering new physics, all while enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of experimental, phenomenological and theoretical work. The aim of the Special Issue on Machine Learning in Particle Physics is to provide a platform to advance the field, which is fully within the scope of the journal Nuclear Physics B.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 31-12-2025

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26. Special Issue: Analysis and Applications

This journal imposes no submission or publication charges for authors or their institutions.

Journal Name: Arabian Journal of Mathematics

Scope: The Arabian Journal of Mathematics invites submissions that explore Analysis and its applications across a spectrum of areas, including but not limited to Partial Differential Equations (PDEs), Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs), Optimization methods, as well as the Calculus of Variations and related fields.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 31-12-2025

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27. Credentials in Artificial Intelligence: International Perspectives on Transforming Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education is calling for submissions to our Collection on Credentials in Artificial Intelligence: International Perspectives on Transforming Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. Authors don't need to pay any publication fee. The publication costs for International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education are covered by the journal.

Journal Name: International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education

Scope: This special issue explores the rise of AI-focused credentials in higher education, spotlighting their development, implementation, and transformative potential.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 01-03-2026

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28. SJES Data

Swiss Journal of Economics and Statistics Data welcomes papers that: Improve the visibility, reproducibility, and reuse of valuable scientific data. There is no publication fee. All papers will be published open access.

Journal Name: Swiss Journal of Economics and Statistics

Scope: The Swiss Journal of Economics and Statistics is inviting submission for the collection SJES Data. The goal of SJES Data is to describe reusable datasets and to make reproducibility and generation of new insights with existing data as easy as possible. Contributions from economics and related fields are welcome.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 31-12-2025

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29. Textual Analysis in Economics and Finance

The Swiss Journal of Economics and Statistics (SJES) is a blind peer-reviewed open access journal funded by the Swiss Academy of Humanities and Social Sciences

Journal Name: Swiss Journal of Economics and Statistics

Scope: The special issue welcomes original research using textual analysis in all fields of economics and finance. Possible areas include but are not limited to, monetary economics, forecasting, climate finance, household finance, political economy, law and economics, the economics of regulation, the economics of innovation, public economics, media economics, health economics, the economics of contracts, and education.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 31-12-2025

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30. Special Issue: Theoretical and Mathematical Physics with Astrophysical Applications

Arabian Journal of Mathematics publishes significant research papers across all mainstream branches of pure and applied mathematics. The journal Imposes no submission or publication charges for authors or their institutions.

Journal Name: Arabian Journal of Mathematics

Scope: The collection aims to reflect the vibrant scientific research and progress within the realm of physics and astrophysics in Central Asia.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 30-12-2025

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31. Special Issue: Theory and intelligent control technology of dynamic disasters in deep earth resource development

The Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering is inviting research papers for its special issue for free publication. All the publications are open access.

Journal Name: Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering

Scope: Focus areas include underground space development, energy extraction and storage, and deep mining environments.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 01-06-2026

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32. Advances in Energy GeoStorage

The Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering does not have any Article Processing Charges (APCs) or publication fees. The Chinese Academy of Sciences covers the open access fees for this journal.

Journal Name: Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering

Scope: This special issue seeks to showcase pioneering research on subsurface storage technologies, including but not limited to hydrogen storage in porous reservoirs, compressed air energy storage, hydrogen storage, nuclear waste repository design, and integrated renewable energy solutions.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 31-03-2026

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33. Cropland Use Mapping and Monitoring with Remote Sensing

Croplands, occupying approximately 13% of Earth’s land surface, are pivotal for global food security and sustaining human populations through providing essential resources for agriculture. Accurate and timely monitoring of cropland use provides critical information for resource management and decision-making at various levels. Recent advances in remote sensing technologies as well as data-model integration and AI technologies enable the mapping and monitoring of cropland use across multiple scales, e.g., global, regional and fields.

Journal Name: Journal of Remote Sensing

Scope: This special issue aims to disseminate state-of-the-art research and applications using remote sensing techniques for monitoring and mapping of croplands use.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 31-12-2025

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34. Applications of Machine Learning in Solar Physics

Living Reviews in Solar Physics is a diamond open-access journal that publishes invited reviews of research in all areas of solar and heliospheric physics.

Journal Name: Living Reviews in Solar Physics

Scope: This special issue seeks a collection of articles on the applications of machine learning techniques in solar and heliophysics, such as solar feature detection and solar event classification, solar cycle prediction, and space weather forecasting.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 31-03-2026

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35. Advances in Hyperspectral Remote Sensing: Intelligent Extraction and Applications Show / hide sections navigation Scope Guest Editors Submission Instructions Table of Contents

The Journal of Remote Sensing, an Open Access journal published in association with AIR-CAS

Journal Name: Journal of Remote Sensing

Scope: This special issue seeks contributions focusing on cutting-edge hyperspectral remote sensing applications from the plot- to the satellite-level. We also seek contributions that utilize intelligent image processing and information extraction techniques to more effectively exploit the vast importation contained in hyperspectral data cubes. These applications are being focused on themes such as urban, ecology, geology, agriculture, resources, and wetland.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 30-06-2026

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36. Thematic Series: Abiotic Stress Tolerance

Abiotic stresses are major environmental factors that affect plant growth and survival of crop plants, particularly, cotton. Keeping in view the role of abiotic stresses, Journal of Cotton Research is hosting a thematic series on cotton abiotic stress tolerance. The Institute of Cotton Research (ICR, CAAS) covers the publication costs for the Journal of Cotton Research, so authors do not need to pay an article-processing charge.

Journal Name: Journal of Cotton Research

Scope: The thematic series covers the following topics: Drought or flooding, Saline-alkali or acidity, Extreme temperature (heat and cold), Nutrient, Toxic metals in soil

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 31-03-2026

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37. Thematic Series: Biotechnology-based breeding

Cotton is the most important fiber crop for the textile industry and one of the most important oilseed crops in the world.

Journal Name: Journal of Cotton Research

Scope: The objectives of this thematic issue in the Journal of Cotton Research are to seek manuscripts in research and reviews on biotechnology-based cotton breeding.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 31-03-2026

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38. CFP-Special Issue on Uncertainty and Decision-Making in Automated AI Systems

This journal operates as an open access publication, with all publishing costs being subsidized by the IEEE Xplore.

Journal Name: Big Data Mining and Analytics

Scope: (1) Uncertainty Quantification in AI, (2) Risk-Aware Decision-Making, (3) Trustworthy AI in High-Stakes Domains, (4) Hybrid AI Approaches for Decision-Making, (5) Ethical and Policy Considerations

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 31-03-2026

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39. The Securitization of Knowledge Exchange with China: Soft Power, Research Collaboration, and Academic Engagement

The journal Asian Review of Political Economy publishes theory-driven and policy-oriented research on diverse political economy issues. Authors don't have to pay any publication fees for publication. APC is fully sponsored by Shanghai Jiao Tong University and a special fund from IIA, CUHK, Shenzhen, ensuring high visibility for your work with open access.

Journal Name: Asian Review of Political Economy

Scope: This special issue welcomes contributions from scholars working in diverse geopolitical settings to examine how the securitization of knowledge manifests in policy, discourse, institutional responses, and the lived experiences of researchers and students.

Publication Cost: No Publication Fee (Free Publication)

Submission Deadline: 31-03-2026

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