Combinatorics and Graph Theory with Applications in Computer Science

Dear Colleagues,

Combinatorics and graph theory serve as fundamental pillars of modern computer science, providing the essential language and tools to model, analyze, and solve a vast spectrum of computational challenges. From the architecture of communication networks and the flow of data to the complexities of biological systems and social interactions, discrete structures are ubiquitous. The design of efficient algorithms to process these structures is a central goal in computer science, creating a deep and fruitful symbiosis between these mathematical and computational disciplines.

This Special Issue, titled “Combinatorics and Graph Theory with Applications in Computer Science”, aims to highlight the latest advancements at this critical intersection. We seek to gather high-quality, original research that presents novel theoretical results in combinatorics and graph theory, as well as innovative applications that address significant challenges in computer science.

We welcome submissions on a broad range of topics, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Design and analysis of graph algorithms.
• Combinatorial optimization and approximation algorithms.
• Structural, extremal, and probabilistic combinatorics.
• Network theory and the analysis of complex networks.
• Applications in cryptography, coding theory, and cybersecurity.
• Algorithmic game theory and mechanism design.
• Random graphs and their computational applications.
• Graph coloring, graph drawing, and information visualization.

This Special Issue aims to serve as a valuable resource for both researchers and practitioners, fostering collaboration across disciplines, enhancing the visibility of cutting-edge work, and inspiring future developments at the interface of discrete mathematics and computer science.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Shanzhen Gao
Dr. Julian D. Allagan
Dr. Jianning Su
Dr. Weizheng Gao
Guest Editors

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