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2026 the 8th International Conference on Computer Science and Technologies in Education (CSTE)Wuhan, China | April 17-19, 2026Link: https://cste.net/index.htmlSubmission Deadline: December 30, 2025Notification Deadline: January 30, 2026Registration Deadline: February 15, 2026Conference Venue: Central China Normal University (Nanhu Campus), Wuhan, Hubei, China2026 the 8th International Conference on Computer Science and Technologies in Education (CSTE) will be held in Wuhan, China during April 17-19, 2026. CSTE 2026 is co-sponsored by Central China Normal University, China and IEEE, hosted by Faculty of Artificial Intelligence in Education, Central China Normal University, China.At CSTE 2026, participants will have the opportunity to engage with leading experts in education technology, and to gain insights into the latest research and best practices in the field. The conference will also provide a platform for networking and collaboration, enabling participants to build valuable connections with colleagues from around the world.Please visit our website for more information on the conference, including important dates, submission guidelines, and registration details. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. We hope to see you in Wuhan in 2026!Submitted papers will be peer reviewed by program committees and technical committee, and accepted papers will be published into conference proceedings by IEEE after registration and presentation. The proceedings will be submitted for inclusion into IEEE Xplore and indexed by Ei Compendex & Scopus.Selected papers will be published into Lecture Notes in Educational Technology(Electronic ISSN: 2196-4971 & Print ISSN: 2196-4963) as a proceedings book volume, which has been accepted by Springer. Final publication will be subject to the manuscript review by Springer. Those papers will be sent to indexing databases like: Scopus, ACM Digital Library, ERIC, INSPEC, Norwegian Register for Scientific Journals and Series, SCImago. Call for PapersTrack 1: Educational Technologies and Systems▪ E-learning platforms and tools▪ Computer-supported collaborative learning▪ Mobile and ubiquitous learning▪ Gamification and game-based learning▪ Virtual and augmented reality in education▪ Adaptive learning systems▪ Educational robotics and automation▪ Emerging technologies in education▪ Cloud computing in education▪ Immersive learning environments▪ Wearable technology in educationTrack 2: Computer-supported Collaborative Learning and Social Computing▪ Collaborative learning theories and models▪ Social computing and learning▪ Online communities and networks in education▪ Social media in education▪ Collaborative technologies in education▪ Computer-supported argumentation and debateTrack 3: Artificial Intelligence in Education▪ Intelligent tutoring systems▪ Natural language processing in education▪ Knowledge representation and reasoning in education▪ Intelligent educational systems and applications▪ Smart learning environments▪ Cognitive modelling and educational implicationsTrack 4: STEM Education and Computational Thinking▪ STEM education and pedagogy▪ Computational thinking and coding education▪ Robotics and automation in STEM education▪ Computational modeling and simulation in education▪ Educational applications of Internet of Things▪ Digital fabrication and maker educationTrack 5: Educational Data Mining and Learning Analytics▪ Data-driven approaches to education▪ Learning analytics and visualization▪ Educational data mining and machine learning▪ Big data in education▪ Personalized learning▪ Educational decision making▪ Assessment and evaluation in e-learningTrack 6: Digital Technologies for Human Development▪ Digital technologies for social-emotional learning▪ Digital technologies for psychological wellbeing▪ Digital technologies for self-management and regulation▪ Digital technologies for teacher development▪ Digital technologies for labor/moral/character education▪ Sustainable development in a digital world▪ Innovative solutions to address educational inequityTrack 7: Inclusive EdTech: Diversity, Equity, and Innovative Pedagogies▪ AI-enhanced pedagogy for diverse learners▪ Learning analytics-driven differentiation▪ Accessible immersive learning pedagogies▪ Culturally responsive edtech solutions▪ Equity-focused digital assessments▪ Micro-credentialing for diverse learners▪ Smart pedagogy training for educators▪ Multilingual learning support in EdTech▪ Inclusive gamification frameworks▪ Student-centered digital pedagogy▪ AI-augmented project-based learning▪ Hybrid flipped classroom models▪ UDL-based digital resource design

26th International Conference on Computational Science29 June - 1 July 2026 • DESY • Hamburg • GermanyLink: https://www.iccs-meeting.org/iccs2026/The International Conference on Computational Science is an annual conference that brings together researchers and scientists from mathematics and computer science as basic computing disciplines, as well as from other various application areas, who are pioneering computational methods in sciences such as physics, chemistry, life sciences, and engineering, as well as in arts and humanitarian fields, to discuss problems and solutions in the area, identify new issues, and shape future directions for research.ICCS 2026 in Hamburg, Germany will be the twenty-sixth edition in this series of highly successful conferences.Authors are invited to submit manuscripts reporting original, unpublished research and recent developments in Computational Sciences. All accepted papers will be included in the Springer Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) series and indexed by Scopus, EI Engineering Index, Thomson Reuters Conference Proceedings Citation Index (included in ISI Web of Science), and several other indexing services. The papers will contain linked references, XML versions and citable DOI numbers.ICCS 2026 invites original contributions on all topics related to Computational Science, including, but not limited to:Scientific ComputingProblem Solving EnvironmentsAdvanced Numerical AlgorithmsMixed-precision Modelling AlgorithmsNew Algorithmic Approaches to Computational Kernels and ApplicationsWeb- and Grid-based Simulation and ComputingParallel and Distributed ComputingAdvanced Computing Architectures and New Programming ModelsExtreme-Scale Data Management and I/O in Computational Science ApplicationsComplex Systems: Modeling and SimulationComplex Networks Models and High Performance simulationsSystem Dynamics ModelsArtificial Intelligence in Scientific ComputingModelling Approaches using Unconventional ComputingMassive Agent Based modelsUncertainty QuantificationApproaches for Automated Simulation DevelopmentHybrid Computational MethodsApplications of Computation as a Scientific ParadigmVisualization and Virtual Reality as Applied to Computational ScienceComputational PhysicsLarge Scale Scientific InstrumentsQuantum ComputingMedical and Biomedical Computational ScienceComputational HumanitiesComputational SociologyComputational Models of Cognition and BehaviorStrategic Behavior Modeling and Market DesignEducation in Computational ScienceAs the conference theme this year is “At the Forefront of Science through Computation and Data”, papers highlighting the role of Computational Science in assisting multidisciplinary research will be particularly welcome.Important DatesWorkshop proposals: 9 January 2026Paper submission: 23 January 2026Notification to authors: 23 March 2026Camera-ready papers: 10 April 2026Author registration: 23 March – 10 April 2026Non-author registration (in-person only): 23 March – 1 June 2026Conference sessions: 29 June – 1 July 2026

International Journal of Computer Applications in Technologyhttps://www.inderscience.com/jhome.php?jcode=ijcatSCImago: https://cmu.to/CWHNk8 issues per yearISSN online: 1741-5047ISSN print: 0952-8091IJCAT is indexed in:Scopus (Elsevier)Compendex [formerly Ei] (Elsevier)Web of Science: Emerging Sources Citation Index (Clarivate Analytics)Academic OneFile (Gale)ACM Digital LibraryIJCAT addresses issues of computer applications, information and communication systems, software engineering and management, CAD/CAM/CAE, numerical analysis and simulations, finite element methods and analyses, robotics, computer applications in multimedia and new technologies, computer aided learning and training.Topics covered includeComputer applications in engineering and technologyComputer control system designCAD/CAM, CAE, CIM and roboticsComputer applications in knowledge-based and expert systemsComputer applications in information technology and communicationComputer-integrated material processing (CIMP)Computer-aided learning (CAL)Computer modelling and simulationSynthetic approach for engineeringMan-machine interfaceSoftware engineering and managementManagement techniques and methodsHuman computer interactionReal-time systems

Call for papersLink: https://link.springer.com/journal/12008Submission deadline: 28 February 2025Submission to first decision (median): 21 daysThe complexity of industrial processes and the availability of enabling technologies require innovative design methods and tools for energy efficiency and sustainability. Indeed, the synergistic use of technologies like digital modelling, reverse engineering, virtual and augmented reality, and AI opens new frontiers, enhancing product complexity and optimizing the design process. This interdisciplinary approach addresses modern industry challenges, integrating several perspectives for comprehensive, sustainable and highly innovative solutions.The aim of this Special Issue is to provide insights into the various aspects of scientific and technological progress related to design methods and tools in industrial engineering, as well as their use in other sectors such as medicine, cultural heritage, and nautical engineering.The main topics of the Special Issue topics include: Virtual and augmented reality; Engineering methods in medicine; Design for Additive Manufacturing; Product Design and Engineering; Integrated methods for product and process Design, Simulation, Analysis and Optimization; Design for Sustainability and EcoDesign; Virtual Prototyping and Digital Twin.