Applied and Computational Engineering

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Print ISSN: 2755-2721

Online ISSN: 2755-273X

About ACE

The proceedings series Applied and Computational Engineering (ACE) is an international peer-reviewed open access series that publishes conference proceedings from various methodological and disciplinary perspectives concerning engineering and technology. ACE is published irregularly. The series contributes to the development of computing sectors by providing an open platform for sharing and discussion. The series publishes articles that are research-oriented and welcomes theoretical and applicational studies. Proceedings that are suitable for publication in the ACE cover domains on various perspectives of computing and engineering.

Aims & scope of ACE are:
·Computing
·Machine Learning
·Electrical Engineering & Signal Processing
·Applied Physics & Mechanical Engineering
·Chemical & Environmental Engineering
·Materials Science and Engineering

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Anil Fernando
University of Strathclyde
United Kingdom
Editor-in-Chief
anil.fernando@strath.ac.uk
Yilun Shang
Northumbria University
United Kingdom
Associate Editor
yilun.shang@northumbria.ac.uk
Ella Haig
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, UK
Associate Editor
ella.haig@port.ac.uk
Moayad Aloqaily
Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence
The United Arab Emirates
Associate Editor
moayad.aloqaily@mbzuai.ac.ae

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Research Article
Published on 18 May 2026 DOI: 10.54254/2755-2721/2026.GL33655
Weijie Shangguan

The past few years have brought a flood of new large language models. Each one arrives with its own design philosophy and strengths, which makes it tough for working professionals to figure out which tool actually fits their daily tasks. Standard test scores do not always point to the right answer. This paper takes a close look at five widely used systems. They are ChatGPT, DeepSeek-V3, Gemini 2.5, Qwen3, and LLaMA. The analysis draws on what the developers themselves have published and what outside researchers have found in controlled experiments. One thing becomes clear right away. These tools have divided up the work in interesting ways. DeepSeek-V3 tackles science computing and coding tasks more effectively than ChatGPT, and it runs at a much lower cost. Gemini 2.5 proves its worth when the job demands handling very long documents or mixing together pictures, sound, and text. Qwen3 pulls ahead in translation work across many languages and in building the parts of software that users see and touch. ChatGPT holds onto its spot as the favorite for spinning stories and cooking up new ideas. LLaMA has grown into a home base for teams that want to craft their own custom tools. The takeaway from the research is straightforward. Choose the tool based on the task sitting in front of people, not on a number from some public leaderboard.

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Shangguan,W. (2026). Task-Specific Efficacy of Contemporary Large Language Models: A Comparative Survey of ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Gemini, Qwen, and LLaMA. Applied and Computational Engineering,239,7-14.
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Published on 11 May 2026 DOI: 10.54254/2755-2721/2026.GL33468
Yan Li

Addressing the pain points of high computational costs and significant latency associated with deep learning models on small and medium-sized e-commerce platforms, this study proposes a lightweight sentiment perception and hierarchical response system based on Snow NLP optimization. By refactoring the inference logic to reduce instantiation overhead, the system constructs a multi-level response engine to enable automated interventions. Experimental results indicate that, while maintaining an accuracy of 82.2%, the system's operational efficiency improves by 34.33% compared to the baseline, achieving a response speed 24.5 times faster than BERT. This research demonstrates that lightweight models can expand business depth even under extremely low computing power, offering small and medium-sized enterprises an intelligent customer service solution that balances efficiency with real-time response capabilities. Future work will focus on integrating continuous learning mechanisms to seamlessly adapt to evolving e-commerce terminologies and exploring multi-lingual support. Additionally, expanding the system to handle multi-modal inputs, such as customer emojis and voice snippets, will further enhance interactive experiences while strictly preserving the model's lightweight architecture and low computational footprint.

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Li,Y. (2026). Exploration into the Optimization of a Lightweight Sentiment Perception and Hierarchical Response System for Small and Medium-sized E-commerce Platforms. Applied and Computational Engineering,239,1-6.
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Research Article
Published on 18 May 2026 DOI: 10.54254/2755-2721/2026.AD33667
Kecen Liu

With the rapid development of electronic information industries such as flexible displays, 5G/6G communications, and semiconductor packaging, colorless and transparent polyimide (CPI) has become an indispensable electronic substrate material due to its combination of high optical transmittance, excellent thermal stability, superior mechanical properties, and low dielectric characteristics. Traditional transparent polyimides typically incorporate fluorine atoms to inhibit the formation of intra- and intermolecular charge transfer complexes (CTC) to enhance transparency. However, fluorinated monomers face challenges including high costs, complex synthesis processes, and the demands of large-scale industrialization and green electronics development. Therefore, the development of fluorine-free transparent polyimide (FFPI) has emerged as a critical research direction in the field of electronic polymer materials. Centering on the raw material design and processing technologies of fluorine-free CPI, this paper reviews the regulation mechanisms of FFPI in terms of optical properties, thermal properties, dimensional stability, and dielectric properties. It also identifies current bottlenecks in FFPI regarding the balance of performances and processing stability. The paper serves as a reference for further research and process optimization of fluorine-free transparent polyimides in the electronics sector.

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Liu,K. (2026). Main Research and Development Trends for Fluorine-Free CPI in Electronic Applications. Applied and Computational Engineering,238,50-57.
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Published on 18 May 2026 DOI: 10.54254/2755-2721/2026.AD33593
Yijie Liu

The synthesis of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) currently faces an environ-mental paradox. While these advanced materials are designed for energy and environmental remediation, their conventional fabrication routes are heavily reliant on toxic solvents and high-carbon-emission precursors. This Perspective proposes a sustainable, "waste-to-wealth"paradigm that upcycles post-consumer polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic into high-performance UiO-66 adsorbents for deep fuel desulfurization. By cross-validating recent lit-erature, we elucidate how PET-derived linkers not only facilitate green, aqueous synthesis pathways but also induce favorable "defect engineering." These ligand defects expand pore volumes while maintaining highly competitive surface areas (∼995 m2/g), thereby enhancing mass transfer dynamics for sterically hindered polycyclic sulfur compounds such as diben-zothiophene (DBT). By integrating quantitative Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) insights, we demonstrate that PET-upcycling effectively neutralizes major carbon hotspots. Our analysis reveals that this route potentially reduces the Global Warming Potential (GWP) by 40–60% compared to conventional petroleum-based synthesis ( 21–31.25 kg CO2-eq/kg MOF), effec-tively transforming fuel desulfurization into an ecologically and economically viable circular-economy solution.

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Liu,Y. (2026). Sustainable Upcycling of Polyethylene Terephthalate Waste into UiO-66 for Deep Fuel Desulfurization. Applied and Computational Engineering,238,45-49.
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Volume 239May 2026

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Proceedings of CONF-CDS 2026 Symposium: Computer Vision-Based Multimodal Cognitive Load Estimation for Adaptive Media Communication

Conference website: https://2026.confcds.org/Glasgow/Home.html

Conference date: 14 August 2026

ISBN: 978-1-80590-776-3(Print)/978-1-80590-777-0(Online)

Editor: Marwan Omar

Volume 238May 2026

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Proceedings of CONF-MSS 2026 Symposium: Advanced Composite Materials and Polymer Chemistry

Conference website: https://2026.confmss.org/Adana/Home.html

Conference date: 19 June 2026

ISBN: 978-1-80590-764-0(Print)/978-1-80590-765-7(Online)

Editor: Mustafa İSTANBULLU

Volume 237May 2026

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Proceedings of CONF-FMCE 2026 Symposium: Smart City and Infrastructure Engineering

Conference website: https://2026.conffmce.org/Chicago/Home.html

Conference date: 9 October 2026

ISBN: 978-1-80590-756-5(Print)/978-1-80590-757-2(Online)

Editor: Anil Fernando

Volume 236May 2026

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Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Functional Materials and Civil Engineering

Conference website: https://2026.conffmce.org/

Conference date: 9 October 2026

ISBN: 978-1-80590-751-0(Print)/978-1-80590-752-7(Online)

Editor: Anil Fernando

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