Recent Progress in Science and Engineering (ISSN 3067-4573) is an international peer-reviewed Open-Access journal published quarterly online by LIDSEN Publishing Inc. It aims to provide an advanced knowledge platform for Science and Engineering researchers, to share the recent advances on research, innovations and development in their field.

The journal covers a wide range of subfields of Science and Engineering, including but not limited to Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geography, Earth Science, Pharmaceutical Science, Environmental Science, Mathematical and Statistical Science, Humanity and Social Science; Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Biological, Agricultural, Aerospace, Systems Engineering. Articles of interdisciplinary nature are also particularly welcome.

The journal publishes all types of articles in English. There is no restriction on the length of the papers. We encourage authors to be concise but present their results in as much detail as necessary.

 
 
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Publication Speed (median values for papers published in 2025): Submission to First Decision: 6.6 weeks; Submission to Acceptance: 9.2 weeks; Acceptance to Publication: 6.0 days (1-2 days of FREE language polishing included)
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Open Access Original Research

Artificial Neural Network-Based Intelligent Framework for Multiclass Network Intrusion Detection in Modern Cybersecurity Systems

Received: 12 March 2026;  Published: 01 July 2026;  doi: 10.21926/rpse.2603014

Abstract

The advent of cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), and digital services has led to an increase in the number and complexity of cyberattacks. The intrusion detection methods currently used, based on machine learning and artificial intelligence, include SVM, random forest, deep learning, convolutional neural networks, and LSTM. These methods [...]

Open Access Original Research

Boron-Based Solid Cooling Powder for Suppression of Lithium-Ion Battery Fires

Received: 11 May 2026;  Published: 01 July 2026;  doi: 10.21926/rpse.2603013

Abstract

Thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is an escalating fire-safety problem in electric vehicles and battery energy-storage systems (BESS), and conventional water-based suppression has repeatedly been shown to delay propagation without preventing pack destruction or re-ignition. Solid, electrically non-conductive cooling agents are a promising [...]

Open Access Original Research

Utilising Ethanol Extract of the Leaves of African Peach for Corrosion Protection of Mild Steel in 1.0 M NaOH: Electrochemical and Gravimetric Assessments

Received: 03 April 2026;  Published: 29 June 2026;  doi: 10.21926/rpse.2602012

Abstract

Mild steel has tendency to form a protective film in caustic environments; however, elevated temperatures and freshly exposed metal surfaces usually prevent stable film formation—leading to rapid and active corrosion rate of mild steel. This study reports the potential of using ethanol extract of African peach leaf as alternative corrosion inhibitor [...]

Open Access Review

Performance Enhancement of CIGS Thin-Film Solar Cells through Numerical Modeling

Received: 04 March 2026;  Published: 16 June 2026;  doi: 10.21926/rpse.2602011

Abstract

Copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) thin-film solar cells remain among the most promising photovoltaic technologies due to their high absorption coefficient, tunable bandgap, and compatibility with low-temperature processing. This manuscript presents a comprehensive numerical investigation of performance enhancement strategies for CIGS-based solar [...]

Open Access Original Research

Developing an Integrated Big Data - Life Cycle Framework for Selecting Construction Material Towards Sustainability in the Preliminary Design Phase

Received: 06 January 2026;  Published: 04 June 2026;  doi: 10.21926/rpse.2602010

Abstract

Integrating Life Cycle Cost (LCC), Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), and Social Life Cycle Assessment (S-LCA) has emerged as a pivotal approach for evaluating the multi-dimensional performance of construction materials. However, existing studies often treat these dimensions in isolation, failing to provide a holistic representation of sustainable development [...]

Open Access Review

Applications of CRISPR-Cas9 Gene Editing Technology in Food Allergy Therapy: A Comprehensive Review

Received: 06 January 2026;  Published: 29 May 2026;  doi: 10.21926/rpse.2602009

Abstract

Worldwide, the incidence of allergenicity is rising rapidly, making it an ongoing clinical challenge and public health concern. The current treatment options for allergies include allergen avoidance, medications to improve symptoms, and immunotherapy to desensitize affected individuals to specific allergens. However, these approaches have limitations [...]

Open Access Short Review

Potency of Bioflocculants Based on Onggok Cassava Starch Modified by Graft Copolymerization with Polyacrylamide (PAM) and Its Application in Textile Waste Treatment

Received: 07 March 2025;  Published: 13 May 2026;  doi: 10.21926/rpse.2602008

Abstract

The textile industry is a major source of environmental pollution due to the discharge of highly colored and chemically complex wastewater containing toxic, mutagenic, and carcinogenic compounds that are often resistant to conventional treatment. Although conventional chemical coagulants and flocculants such as alum and synthetic polymers are effective [...]

Open Access Research Article

Novel Bis-Quadridentate Pyrazolone-Based Ligands and Zinc(II) Complexes: Spectroscopic Characterization and In Vitro Anti-Malarial Activity

Received: 12 February 2026;  Published: 30 April 2026;  doi: 10.21926/rpse.2602007

Abstract

A new series of bis-quadridentate ligands (L1-L3) and their corresponding zinc(II) complexes (Complex 1-3) were rationally designed, synthesized, and characterized. The ligand framework features multiple donor sites that enable stable coordination to zinc(II), yielding well-defined metal complexes. The structures of the synthesized compounds were confir [...]

Open Access Original Research

Early Stages of Low-Energy Pattern Formation in Ar Cluster Bombardment

Received: 04 March 2026;  Published: 24 April 2026;  doi: 10.21926/rpse.2602006

Abstract

Molecular dynamics is an essential tool for studying the formation of surface patterns in their early stages under low-energy bombardment. Recently, it has been shown that semiconductor surfaces such as Si can reorganize under ultra-low-energy conditions to form surface patterns. In this work, we investigate the formation of patterns on metal surfaces [...]

Open Access Original Research

Exploring the Use of Plant Extracts from Leaves, Bark, and Roots of Boswelia dalzelia as Corrosion Inhibitors on Low-Carbon Steel Embedded in Concrete as Reinforcement When Subjected to Chloride and Acidic Environment

Received: 01 December 2025;  Published: 16 April 2026;  doi: 10.21926/rpse.2602005

Abstract

This study explores the use of plant extract to reduce corrosion on low-carbon steel reinforcement embedded in concrete. It is globally known that structures exposed to corrosive environments can collapse due to deterioration of the steel rods embedded in the concrete. The corrosion-inhibition potential of leaves, bark, and root extracts of Boswelia [...]

Open Access Original Research

A Rapid Method of Examining Land Use/Land Cover at Small Industrial Facilities Using Four U.S. Department of Energy Sites as Case Studies

Received: 26 September 2025;  Published: 13 March 2026;  doi: 10.21926/rpse.2601004

Abstract

This work addresses the application of a method to examine the spatial extent of ecological resources and green space on small Department of Energy (DOE) sites and comparison to ecological resources and green space in the surrounding region. Increasingly, governmental regulators, resource trustees, and the public are concerned that federal facilities [...]

Open Access Original Research

Investigating Interfacial Thermal Resistance and Effective Thermal Conductivity in Epoxidized Natural Rubber Composites

Received: 14 January 2026;  Published: 09 March 2026;  doi: 10.21926/rpse.2601003

Abstract

Effective thermal management in polymeric materials still represents a considerable challenge for emerging applications, such as wearable electronics, soft robotics, and sustainable composite systems, wherein flexibility and environmental compatibility are of utmost importance. This research utilizes non-equilibrium molecular dynamics (NEMD) simulations [...]

Open Access Research Article

On the Prediction of Spur Gear Maintainability in Bottling Machines based on Failure Data

Received: 27 October 2025;  Published: 02 February 2026;  doi: 10.21926/rpse.2601002

Abstract

In bottling companies, spur gears play a vital role in ensuring efficient mechanical power transmission in bottling machines. Therefore, the maintainability of spur gears in these machines is important because it directly affects the overall efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness of bottling operations. The study focused on data collection [...]

Open Access Editorial

Acknowledgment to Reviewers of Recent Progress in Science and Engineering in 2025

Received: 03 January 2026;  Published: 04 January 2026;  doi: 10.21926/rpse.2601001

Abstract

The editors of Recent Progress in Science and Engineering would like to express their sincere gratitude to the following reviewers for assessing manuscripts in 2025. We greatly appreciate the contribution of expert reviewers, which is crucial to the journal's editorial process. We aim to recognize reviewer contributions through several mechanisms, of [...]

Open Access Review

Administration of the Effects of Wireless Electromagnetic Fields on Living Tissues in Sustainable Urban Ecosystems

Received: 07 October 2025;  Published: 17 December 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpse.2504017

Abstract

A relevant objective of managing an electromagnetic (EM) device is to improve its expected results and reduce its undesirable side effects. In this context, this paper aims to evaluate the interest of the two One Health and Responsible Attitude methods in the daily practice of wireless transmission (or transfer) in EM energy devices. These approaches [...]

Open Access Editorial

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Microplastic Pollution Studies and Management

Received: 16 November 2025;  Published: 19 November 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpse.2504016

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping microplastic research by enabling faster, more accurate, and scalable detection, characterization, and modeling. Deep learning automates the identification and classification of microplastics from microscopy images, while machine learning accelerates the recognition of polymers from Raman and infrared spectra [...]

Open Access Editorial

Points of View on Peer Review and the Potential for AI-Assisted Review

Received: 09 November 2025;  Published: 11 November 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpse.2504015

Open Access Review

A Systematic Literature Review for the Development of a Consolidated Method for DLCA

Received: 28 May 2025;  Published: 23 September 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpse.2503014

Abstract

Dynamic Life Cycle Assessment (DLCA) is an emerging approach in the construction industry it is. Yet, current research is often limited, overlooks operational patterns, and relies on generic case studies, highlighting the need for an extended method to apply these analyses in the built environment. This study conducts a Systematic Literature Review [...]

Open Access Review

Importance of SLAPE Solar Panels, Electrochemical CO2 Reduction, Alkaline Electrolyzers and Alkaline Fuel Cells Development to Achieve United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Received: 31 July 2025;  Published: 17 September 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpse.2503013

Abstract

The United Nations Organization (UNO) in the year 2015 formulated seventeen sustainable development goals (UNO’s 17 SDGs) to be achieved by the end of the year 2030. The so far achieved progress indicates that none of these UNO’s 17 SDGs can be achieved before the deadline. In fact, all these goals can be achieved by developing suitable [...]

Open Access Research Article

Lanthanum Uptake and Distribution in Agricultural and Wild Plants: Insights from Greenhouse and Field Studies in Uncontaminated Soils

Received: 24 March 2025;  Published: 08 July 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpse.2503012

Abstract

Lanthanum (La) is widely used in various fields. As a consequence, it can accumulate in soil and thus pose a potential hazard to the environment, including a decrease of plant biomass and chlorophyll content. To date, most experimental studies on the biogeochemistry of La have focused on toxic effects resulting from its accumulation in plants growing [...]

Open Access Research Article

Modeling the Mesoscopic-Scale Spatial Evolution of the Epileptic Pre-Ictal and Ictal Phases

Received: 13 December 2024;  Published: 23 June 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpse.2502011

Abstract

The spatial evolution of the epileptiform regime in neural networks can be alternatively described in terms of a statistical approach, dealing with average smooth, differentiable fields rather than discrete neural elements. After a brief review of mathematical methods for modeling epilepsy (the condensed matter vs. the neural mass models) together with [...]

Open Access Interview

An Interview with Dr. José Pinela

Received: 22 June 2025;  Published: 23 June 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpse.2502010

Open Access Interview

An Interview with Dr. Emanuele Sgambitterra

Received: 05 May 2025;  Published: 06 May 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpse.2502009

Open Access Interview

An Interview with Prof. Dr. Pedro Fonte

Received: 07 April 2025;  Published: 11 April 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpse.2502008

Open Access Original Research

Entropy and War, Toy Models

Received: 05 February 2025;  Published: 02 April 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpse.2502007

Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between entropy and societal dynamics, with a particular focus on the origins and implications of war. By using entropy as a measure of uncertainty and inequality, the research examines societal stability through patterns of stratification and wealth distribution. Employing simplified models of various wealth [...]

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