Applications of Fractional-Order Grey Models, 2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

Fractional-order grey systems refers to a class of emerging theories that incorporate concepts from fractional-order calculus into the establishment of grey models. Most of the systems in real life are fractional-order, and the fractional-order grey model can essentially reflect the characteristics and behavior of objects. Compared with traditional grey models, the fractional-order grey models have stronger stability, higher flexibility and wider application prospects. They can be further divided into fractional-order accumulating grey models and fractional-order derivative grey models. The main difference is whether the modeling is implemented directly using the raw data or accumulating the raw data firstly. In addition, fractional grey models have been widely used in various fields such as agriculture, industry, society, economy, management, transportation, and energy, and relevant achievements are constantly emerging.

The focus of this Special Issue is to advance research on topics relating to the application of fractional-order grey models. The submitted papers must demonstrate sufficient novelty in the solution of practical problems by using fractional-order grey models. Topics that are invited for submission include (but are not limited to):

• Applications of fractional-order grey models for energy consumption;
• Fractional-order grey modelling algorithm;
• Fractional-order grey model theory improvements;
• Applications of fractional-order grey models for air quality;
• Applications of fractional-order grey models for traffic flow;
• Applications of fractional-order grey models in agriculture;
• Applications of fractional-order grey models in settlement prediction;
• Applications of fractional-order grey models in supply chains;
• Applications of fractional-order grey models for natural disasters.

Prof. Dr. Lifeng Wu
Dr. Shuli Yan
Guest Editors

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• fractional-order
• grey model
• prediction
• algorithm
• application

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