Digital Technologies Research and Applications
Digital Technologies Research and Applications (DTRA) manages special issues in order to curate papers on specific subjects. The objective is to foster a community of authors and readers who can engage in discussions about the latest research and explore new ideas and research directions. These special issues are led and supervised by Guest Editors who possess expertise in the respective field and oversee the editorial process for the papers. The final decision on the manuscripts is also made by the journal's editor-in-chief. All the papers published in a special issue are consolidated on a dedicated page of the journal's website. If you have any queries regarding a special issue, please reach out to the Editorial Office.
Specialization Trends in Computational Economics
Guest Editors: 
Dr. Kyriaki Tsilika and Dr. Athanasios Stavrakoudis
Submission Deadline: 30 August 2026
Keywords: data analytics; big data analytics; databases; digital didactic tools; open-source languages; artificial intelligence; economic modelling
The Interdisciplinary Bridge: Connecting Culture, Language, and Code
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Luqman M Rababah , Prof. Dr Salama A. Mostafaand Prof. Dr. Ismail Abdulwahhab Ismail
Submission Deadline: 25 August 2026
Keywords: interdisciplinary innovation; digital humanities (DH); technology-enhanced language learning (TELL); Human-computer interaction (HCI); artificial intelligence in education (AIEd); computational sociolinguistics; digital ethics & culture
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Rui Alexandre Castanho , Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sema Yılmazand Prof. Dr. Rahmi Deniz Özbay
Submission Deadline: 31 December 2026
Keywords: artificial intelligence; economic governance; digital regulation; sustainable development; institutional change
Artificial Intelligence for Social Media Data: Algorithms, Accountability and Societal Impact
Guest Editors: Assoc. Prof. Dr. İsmail Baydili and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burak Taşcı
Submission Deadline: 15 December 2026
Keywords: artificial intelligence; social media analytics; multimodal data; explainable and accountable AI; misinformation and polarisation; causal inference; algorithmic fairness; computational social science
Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technologies for Next-Generation Sensors and Computer Vision
Guest Editors: MINH LONG HOANG
Submission Deadline: 25 July 2026
Keywords: sensors; AI; computer vision; signal processing; advanced technology
Large Language Models for Intelligent Transportation Systems
Guest Editors: Dr. Hazrat Bilal, Inam Ullah and Muhammad Shamrooz Aslam
Submission Deadline: 15th July 2026
Keywords: large language models (LLMs); intelligent transportation systems (ITS); autonomous driving; traffic management; edge computing
Artificial Intelligence in Education: Innovative Approaches, Applications, and Case Studies
Guest Editors: Hmidi Alaeddine
Submission Deadline: July 31, 2026
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence in Education; Case Studies in Education; Personalized Learning; Intelligent Tutoring Systems; Learning Analytics; AI-Enhanced Assessment; Educational Technology; Ethical Considerations in AI
The Holistic Industry 4.0 Snapshot: Maturity, Establishment and Socio-Technical Frontiers
Guest Editors: Dr. Igor Leão dos Santos Montes
Submission Deadline: 31 October 2026
Keywords: Industry 4.0; Production Engineering; Computer Science