Theory and Application of Integral Inequalities, 2nd Edition

A special issue of Axioms (ISSN 2075-1680). This special issue belongs to the section "Mathematical Analysis".

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Dear Colleagues,

Integral inequalities have become increasingly important in the fields of pure mathematics and applied mathematics, garnering more interest from researchers now than in the previous decades. Integral inequalities are closely related to the concept of convexity. The aim of this Special Issue is to expand on the inequalities derived within the framework of q-calculus, fractional calculus, and their generalizations and to identify new types of integral inequalities for various types of convexities. This will contribute to a better understanding and unification of these recently developed theories. The theory of variational inequalities is closely related to convex analysis. The optimality conditions for differentiable convex functions are characterized by variational inequalities. Integral inequalities, particularly Jensen’s inequality, play a crucial role in optimization and information theory, statistics, cryptography,y and many other areas of research. The applications of integral inequalities in operator theory and matrix inequalities are also of significant interest in various areas of pure mathematics. The Guest Editors aim to provide a platform to present the latest advances in various aspects of the theory of integral inequalities and recently developed applications.  

Dr. Loredana Ciurdariu
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Keywords

  • generalized convexity
  • q-calculus
  • fractional calculus
  • variational inequalities
  • interval-valued inequalities
  • Jensen inequality
  • applications in information theory and statistics
  • inequalities related to functions
  • applications of inequalities in operator theory
  • matrix inequality

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ANN-Assisted Sharp Bounds for Higher-Order Euler–Maclaurin Inequalities
by Muhammad Zakria Javed, Muhammad Uzair Awan, Loredana Ciurdariu, Eugenia Grecu and Hala Mostafa
Axioms 2026, 15(5), 358; https://doi.org/10.3390/axioms15050358 - 11 May 2026
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This study presents some novel sharp estimates of the Euler–Maclaurin inequality using a new higher-order derivative Maclaurin identity. By utilizing the properties of convexity and classical inequalities, we exploit various novel tight boundaries of the Euler–Maclaurin inequality. They offer alternatives to measuring the [...] Read more.
This study presents some novel sharp estimates of the Euler–Maclaurin inequality using a new higher-order derivative Maclaurin identity. By utilizing the properties of convexity and classical inequalities, we exploit various novel tight boundaries of the Euler–Maclaurin inequality. They offer alternatives to measuring the sharp bounds of the mean integral of the higher-order differentiable mappings. In order to prove the importance and precision of the key findings, we apply graphical and numerical techniques. Another important section evaluates the behavior and validity of inequalities using a neural network model. The method is not only utilized to authenticate the results but also brings out the practical advancements of the study within a computational framework. The method and results of the article provide an insight and develop a solid connection between inequalities, higher-order derivative convex mappings, numerical analysis, approximation theory, and artificial neural networking. Full article
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On Proportional Caputo-Hybrid Fractional Milne-Type Inequalities: Theory, Numerical Simulations, and Applications
by Mariem Al-Hazmy, Yazeed Alkhrijah, Wedad Saleh, Borhen Louhichi and Badreddine Meftah
Axioms 2026, 15(4), 280; https://doi.org/10.3390/axioms15040280 - 12 Apr 2026
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The goal of this study is to establish a new type of Milne-type inequality in the scope of fractional calculus with the aid of proportional Caputo-hybrid operators. We will focus on two different scopes of regularity, which contain functions whose first and second [...] Read more.
The goal of this study is to establish a new type of Milne-type inequality in the scope of fractional calculus with the aid of proportional Caputo-hybrid operators. We will focus on two different scopes of regularity, which contain functions whose first and second derivatives are convex, and functions whose first and second derivatives are Lipschitz continuous. We will base these estimates on a new integral identity of proportional Caputo-hybrid integrals. We will show that the smoothness of the derivative influences the shape of the bounds. Convexity will cause symmetry. Lipschitz continuity will contain bounds on the modulus of continuity. To show that our results are accurate and easy to obtain, we included a full numerical example with graphics and applications to quadrature error estimation. Full article
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Integral Inequalities for Vector (Multi)functions
by Cristina Stamate and Anca Croitoru
Axioms 2025, 14(12), 915; https://doi.org/10.3390/axioms14120915 - 12 Dec 2025
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We present some integral inequalities such as Minkowski-type and optimal bound-type for vector functions and vector multifunctions for different kinds of integrals: G-integral, Choquet-type integral, and Sugeno-type integral. Full article
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Fractional Error Bounds for Lobatto Quadrature: A Convexity Approach via Riemann–Liouville Integrals
by Li Liao, Abdelghani Lakhdari, Muhammad Uzair Awan, Hongyan Xu and Badreddine Meftah
Axioms 2025, 14(11), 823; https://doi.org/10.3390/axioms14110823 - 7 Nov 2025
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In this paper, we establish a new fractional integral identity linked to the 4-point Lobatto quadrature rule within the Riemann–Liouville fractional calculus framework. Building on this identity, we derive several Lobatto-type inequalities under convexity assumptions, yielding error bounds that involve only first-order derivatives, [...] Read more.
In this paper, we establish a new fractional integral identity linked to the 4-point Lobatto quadrature rule within the Riemann–Liouville fractional calculus framework. Building on this identity, we derive several Lobatto-type inequalities under convexity assumptions, yielding error bounds that involve only first-order derivatives, thereby improving practical applicability. A numerical example with graphical illustration confirms the theoretical findings and demonstrates their accuracy. We also present applications to special means, highlighting the utility of the obtained inequalities. The integration of fractional analysis, quadrature theory, and numerical validation provides a robust methodology for refining and analyzing high-order integration rules. Full article
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Improved Bounds for Integral Jensen’s Inequality Through Fifth-Order Differentiable Convex Functions and Applications
by Sidra Nisar, Fiza Zafar and Hind Alamri
Axioms 2025, 14(8), 602; https://doi.org/10.3390/axioms14080602 - 2 Aug 2025
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The main objective of this research is to obtain interesting estimates for Jensen’s gap in the integral sense, along with their applications. The convexity of a fifth-order absolute function is used to established proposed estimates of Jensen’s gap. We performed numerical computations to [...] Read more.
The main objective of this research is to obtain interesting estimates for Jensen’s gap in the integral sense, along with their applications. The convexity of a fifth-order absolute function is used to established proposed estimates of Jensen’s gap. We performed numerical computations to compare our estimates with previous findings. With the use of the primary findings, we are able to obtain improvements of the Hölder inequality and Hermite–Hadamard inequality. Furthermore, the primary results lead to some inequalities for power means and quasi-arithmetic means. We conclude by outlining the information theory applications of our primary inequalities. Full article
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Extension of an Inequality on Three Intervals and Applications to Csiszár ϕ-Divergence and Landau–Kolmogorov Inequality
by Ðilda Pečarić, Josip Pečarić and Jinyan Miao
Axioms 2025, 14(8), 563; https://doi.org/10.3390/axioms14080563 - 24 Jul 2025
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In this paper, we generalize an inequality for a convex function in one dimension R1 on three intervals to a function with nondecreasing increments in k dimensions Rk on (2n+1) intervals. We prove all the situations [...] Read more.
In this paper, we generalize an inequality for a convex function in one dimension R1 on three intervals to a function with nondecreasing increments in k dimensions Rk on (2n+1) intervals. We prove all the situations when n=1,2 and prove a very special case for a general n as well as the discrete version. The proofs are based on a general conclusion for convex functions, and analogues of this conclusion are established. We apply the discrete case of the inequality to Csiszár ϕ-divergence Iϕ(p,q) in information theory, and the continuous case Iϕ(p1,q1)Iϕ(p2,q2) on a measurable set is also established. The same inequality for an ϵ-approximately convex function on a discrete set is also established and can be used to prove a similar Landau–Kolmogorov-type inequality. Full article
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Hybrid Integral Inequalities on Fractal Set
by Badreddine Meftah, Wedad Saleh, Muhammad Uzair Awan, Loredana Ciurdariu and Abdelghani Lakhdari
Axioms 2025, 14(5), 358; https://doi.org/10.3390/axioms14050358 - 9 May 2025
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In this study, we introduce a new hybrid identity that effectively combines Newton–Cotes and Gauss quadrature, allowing us to recover well-known formulas such as Simpson’s second rule and the left- and right-Radau two-point rules, among others. Building upon this flexible framework, we establish [...] Read more.
In this study, we introduce a new hybrid identity that effectively combines Newton–Cotes and Gauss quadrature, allowing us to recover well-known formulas such as Simpson’s second rule and the left- and right-Radau two-point rules, among others. Building upon this flexible framework, we establish several new biparametrized fractal integral inequalities for functions whose local fractional derivatives are of a generalized convex type. In addition to employing tools from local fractional calculus, our approach utilizes the Hölder inequality, the power mean inequality, and a refined version of the latter. Further results are also derived using the concept of generalized concavity. To support our theoretical findings, we provide a graphical example that illustrates the validity of the obtained results, along with some practical applications that demonstrate their effectiveness. Full article
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Investigating the Hyers–Ulam Stability of the Generalized Drygas Functional Equation: New Results and Methods
by Gang Lyu, Yang Liu, Yuanfeng Jin and Yingxiu Jiang
Axioms 2025, 14(4), 315; https://doi.org/10.3390/axioms14040315 - 21 Apr 2025
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In this paper, we explore the Hyers–Ulam stability of a generalized Drygas functional equation, which extends the classical Drygas equation by incorporating additional parameters and conditions. Our investigation focuses on mappings from a real vector space into a Banach space and employs the [...] Read more.
In this paper, we explore the Hyers–Ulam stability of a generalized Drygas functional equation, which extends the classical Drygas equation by incorporating additional parameters and conditions. Our investigation focuses on mappings from a real vector space into a Banach space and employs the fixed-point method to establish stability criteria. Our findings provide new insights into the conditions under which the generalized Drygas equation maintains stability, contributing to the broader understanding of functional equations in mathematical analysis. The results have implications for the study of functional equations and their applications in various mathematical contexts. Full article
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Spatial Decay Estimates for the Moore–Gibson–Thompson Heat Equation Based on an Integral Differential Inequality
by Naiqiao Qing, Jincheng Shi and Yunfeng Wen
Axioms 2025, 14(4), 265; https://doi.org/10.3390/axioms14040265 - 1 Apr 2025
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The present work investigates the spatial evolution characteristics of solutions to the Moore–Gibson–Thompson heat equation within a three-dimensional cylindrical geometry. By constructing an integral-differential inequality framework, we establish rigorous estimates demonstrating the exponential spatial decay of the solution as the axial distance from [...] Read more.
The present work investigates the spatial evolution characteristics of solutions to the Moore–Gibson–Thompson heat equation within a three-dimensional cylindrical geometry. By constructing an integral-differential inequality framework, we establish rigorous estimates demonstrating the exponential spatial decay of the solution as the axial distance from the inlet boundary increases without bound. This finding aligns with a generalized interpretation of the Saint-Venant principle, demonstrating its applicability under the present asymptotic conditions. The integral-differential inequality method proposed in this paper can also be used for the study of the Saint-Venant principle for other equations. Full article
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