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Welcome message from the webinar Chair:

It is my great pleasure and privilege to welcome you to the webinar “Stochastics: Analysis and Statistics”. I am honored to serve as the chair of this session and to facilitate the presentations and exchange of ideas on the current state of the art in this field and its related topics.

In recent times, with the help of AI, researchers can easily find the information they need for their research exploration. However, interpersonal communication is still an indispensable way for humanity to expand our knowledge boundaries. The webinar is one of the most effective and economic ways for this interpersonal interaction. This webinar features three key talks presented by rising star experts. The topics covered include the Bayesian nonparametrics, learning of single-layer attention-style models and further analysis of stochastic partial differential equations, including Dirichlet processes, stochastic differential equations, stochastic partial differential equations, Attention-Style Models, Feynman–Kac formula, Bernstein–von Mises theorem, Berry–Esseen bounds, statistical learning, minimax rate.

Audience are encouraged to raise questions and express opinions or any comments during and after each lecture.

Date: 17 April 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. CEST | 8:00 a.m. EDT

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Webinar Chair and Speakers:

• Prof. Dr. Yaozhong Hu, University of Alberta, Canada;
• Dr. Junxi Zhang, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada;
• Dr. Xiong Wang, Sun Yat-sen University, China;
• Dr. Wangjun Yuan, Southern University of Science and Technology, China.

Call for papers:

“Research Progress of Probability Statistics”
Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Wanyang Dai
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026

For more information about this webinar, please visit the following website: https://sciforum.net/event/Mathematics-23?subscribe.

If you have any questions about this event, please contact mathematics@mdpi.com.

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Conference: Chinese Annual Conference on Mathematical Logic 2026
Date: 5–7 June 2026
Location: Beijing, China

MDPI will be attending the Chinese Annual Conference on Mathematical Logic 2026, which will be held from 5 to 7 June 2026, as an exhibitor. We welcome researchers from various backgrounds to visit our booth and share their latest ideas with us.

Organized by the Mathematical Logic Professional Committee of the Chinese Mathematical Society and jointly hosted by the Joint Research Center for Logic of Tsinghua University and the University of Amsterdam, the Philosophy Department of Tsinghua University, and the Qizhen College of Tsinghua University, the Chinese Annual Conference on Mathematical Logic 2026 (CACML 2026) will be held in Beijing, China.

The conference provides a professional academic platform for scholars engaged in mathematical logic research, aiming to promote academic exchanges and disciplinary development in the field of mathematical logic. It brings together experts and scholars from home and abroad to conduct in-depth discussions on cutting-edge issues and research progress in set theory, model theory, recursion theory, philosophical logic and other directions, so as to boost the innovation and development of mathematical logic research.

The Chinese Annual Conference on Mathematical Logic 2026 will be held from 05 June to 07 June 2026, at Tsinghua University. We warmly welcome you to join us in Beijing, China, as we work together to promote the collective advancement of domestic research levels in the field of mathematical logic.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:

• Mathematics;
• Axioms;
• AppliedMath.

If you are planning to attend this conference, please do not hesitate to start an online conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person at the booth and answering any questions that you may have. For more information, please visit https://tsinghualogic.net/JRC/cacml2026/.

Mathematics (ISSN: 2227-7390) is proud to present the 2025 Mathematics Editor of Distinction Award to Prof. Dr. Jonathan Blackledge, one of our Editorial Board Members! We would like to thank him for his invaluable contributions to the journal.

Name: Prof. Dr. Jonathan Blackledge
Affiliation: School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Technological University Dublin, Grangegorman, D07 EWV4 Dublin, Ireland
Interests: non-linear dynamical systems; fractional calculus; fractal geometry; econophysics; artificial intelligence; evolutionary computing; pattern recognition; deep learning; THz communication systems; post-quantum cryptography

The following is an interview with Prof. Dr. Jonathan Blackledge:

1. Congratulations on winning this year’s Mathematics Editor of Distinction Award. What would you like to share about how you feel at this moment?
   I am very pleased to have received this award. Before joining the meeting for the interview, I looked through the folder containing my work with MDPI, which spans several years. My collaboration with MDPI dates to around 2013. This was the first time I was contacted by MDPI to contribute to the Special Issue “Digital Signal Processing and Engineering Applications”.
   Since then, my involvement with MDPI has grown steadily, and it has now been nearly fourteen years of collaboration with the publishing company. Over this time, I have had the opportunity to contribute in various ways, making it a long-standing and rewarding professional relationship.
2. As a journal Editorial Board Member, what do you believe is the most critical step in maintaining the journal’s academic standards? Is it the evaluation of innovation during the precheck stage, the precise selection of reviewers, or the final decision of controversial manuscripts?
   The quality of peer review, and the expertise of those conducting the reviews, is one of the most important factors in maintaining the standards of any peer-reviewed journal. Ensuring that submissions are directed to the most appropriate journal can sometimes be challenging, particularly where there is significant overlap between subject areas. However, regardless of these challenges, the quality and rigor of the review process remain the most critical elements in safeguarding academic standards and ensuring that high-quality research is published.
3. What challenges have you encountered in the process of reviewing manuscript quality for the journal?
   The quality of submitted manuscripts can vary considerably. In some cases, papers are not properly formatted, which is an issue that should ideally be addressed prior to submission. Ensuring that authors follow the required formatting guidelines before submitting their work would help streamline the review process, reduce unnecessary delays, and improve the overall efficiency and professionalism of the publication workflow.
4. How do you handle manuscripts that are highly innovative yet controversial? When authors strongly appeal against reviewer comments, how do you usually strike a balance between upholding academic rigor and encouraging academic innovation?
   In mathematics, controversies are relatively uncommon, as the discipline is grounded in precision, rigor, and logical consistency. Rather than controversy, the primary concern is accuracy; ensuring that proofs, theorems, and lemmas are correct and clearly presented. In this sense, mathematics tends to minimize subjective disagreements.
   When differences of opinion do arise during the review process, I generally adopt a more cautious and critical approach, as there is almost always room for improvement. For example, if one reviewer recommends acceptance while another suggests major revisions, I typically support the recommendation for major revisions. Similarly, when multiple reviews are received, I tend to follow the majority view. For instance, if three reviewers recommend one course of action and one recommends another, I usually align with the majority decision.
5. As AI technology is increasingly applied in academic writing and peer review, what is your view on its impact on the traditional peer review process as an Editorial Board Member? How should the journal maintain oversight in terms of technical ethics?
   AI tools have made the review process significantly more efficient. I regularly use AI to proofread my reviews after I have written them. Typically, I draft the review myself, then use AI to refine the English, improve the structure, and correct any grammatical issues. Afterward, I read through the revised version carefully before submitting it. This process helps to substantially improve the clarity, grammar, and overall quality of the review while ensuring that the content and judgment remain my own.
6. What changes have occurred in the research hotspots and trends within the field of mathematics? What suggestions do you have for attracting high-quality submissions on popular topics and increasing the journal’s influence?
   Artificial intelligence is undoubtedly one of the most significant emerging areas in mathematics. The number of AI-related mathematical papers has grown substantially, particularly high-quality contributions from researchers at Chinese universities. This growth has accelerated markedly over the past two to three years, reflecting what can reasonably be described as a technological and scientific revolution. Mathematicians play a foundational role in this development, contributing to the theoretical frameworks that underpin machine learning, optimisation, and data-driven methods.
   In this context, one potential strategy would be to launch additional Special Issues focused on emerging and high-impact topics. Such initiatives can help attract high-quality submissions and strengthen the journal’s profile in rapidly developing areas. For example, Special Issues dedicated to machine learning and related mathematical challenges could significantly enhance the journal’s visibility, relevance, and academic influence.
7. What plans do you have for continuing as an Editorial Board Member?
   I plan to stay involved for as long as I am welcome, as I genuinely enjoy the work. The review system is very clear and well-structured, and the online process makes it straightforward to submit reviews, with clearly defined fields and requirements. Additionally, the quality of English in submissions has improved significantly, which further enhances the overall experience.

The journal Mathematics (ISSN: 2227-7390) is proud to present the winner of the 2025 Mathematics Outstanding Reviewer Award, Prof. Dr. Francisco Bulnes! We would like to express our profound gratitude to Professor Francisco Bulnes for his invaluable contributions to the peer-review process of the journal Mathematics.

Name: Prof. Dr. Francisco Bulnes
Affiliation: IINAMEI, Research Department in Mathematics and Engineering, TESCHA
Research Interests: algebraic geometry; mathematical physics; infinite lie theory; motivic cohomology; integral transforms; global analysis.

Prof. Dr. Francisco Bulnes is a distinguished mathematician and researcher, holding a PhD in mathematical sciences from IM/UNAM, along with multiple postdoctoral appointments and numerous honorary doctorates, including Doctor H. C. and HonDSc distinctions. He is indexed in major academic databases such as zbMATH, Scopus, MathSci, and Mathematical Reviews. Since 2015, he has served as the IINAMEI Director at the Mathematics Research Center in Mexico. He is a pioneer in curvature energy theory, the formal theory of engineering, and the mathematical theory of nanotechnology. He has been the Editor-in-Chief of several mathematics journals in the USA and India since 2015. He is also a member of various international scientific committees and serves as a reviewer for British journals of mathematics and physics in Scopus. Furthermore, he is the Head of the Research Department at GI-TESCHA.

Dr. Bulnes has published more than 150 papers in mathematics and physics research journals and has written numerous books in these fields. His work has gained recognition in Eastern Europe, Asia, and the Arab world. Several theories, theorems, and mathematical objects bear his name, including Bulnes’s transforms related to quasi-relaxation processes in materials, as well as contributions to derived categories and moduli space identities. He has received various honors and awards, including multiple Doctorates Honoris Causa from universities, NGOs, and GOs. Among these distinctions is the Doctor Honoris Causa in Education Philosophy and his designation as a Peace Ambassador by ODAEE in Frankfurt, Germany. He is also a distinguished member of the Czech Republic Mathematics Society (JCFM) and has completed postdoctoral research in Cuba and Russia. His achievements are further reflected in over 70 international awards and badges, including those from Publons, Scopus, ZbMath, Thomson Reuters, MathSci, and ORCID, among others. His biography has been published in many volumes across the United Kingdom, India, China, Russia, Ukraine, the USA, Spain, and Mexico, and he has received various tributes from publishing houses in the United Kingdom and elsewhere. In addition, he has advanced research in fields such as electronics, micro-electronics, nanomedicine, and spintronics.

The following is a short interview with Prof. Dr. Francisco Bulnes:

1. Could you give a brief introduction of yourself to the readers? Could you introduce your current research direction and provide an update on your progress?
I am Prof. Dr. Francisco Bulnes, IINAMEI Director, where IINAMEI is a research center in advanced mathematics and engineering, and one of the most important in the State of Mexico, a province in the country of Mexico. My research interests in mathematics include the pure areas of algebraic geometry, mathematical physics, infinite Lie theory, and motivic cohomology, the applied parts of theoretical physics (quantum mechanics, QED, TFT, etcetera), and also engineering, including research on advanced sensors and transducers. This latter area is because I am actually a Full Professor in the electronics engineering program at TESCHA and direct some research projects on sensor research too. Some of my own theories are recognized by the mathematician and scientist communities, such as curvature energy theory, mathematical research and nanotechnology theories, and also many math objects, such as special spaces with certain algebraic and geometric structures, a pair of integral transforms used in material sciences on the quasi-relaxation phenomena, and important identities and theorems in derived categories, among others. Also, I am developing my own universe theory through integral geometry, supported by a comprehensive integral theory. I have many results with applications in field theory for many purposes, such as, for example, cures using radionics and nanomedicine, as well as electromagnetic propulsion. I think I have made great progress in my theories, and I consider that some of my theories are almost finished and can serve as frameworks of study in the sciences, in mathematics, or in physics.

2. Can you please share with us your sentiments upon winning the award?
This event has been wonderful, and my feelings have been of gratitude to the editorial house and the Editor-in-Chief of the journal Mathematics, who are giving value and public recognition to this work of academic peer review. I think that appreciating this work is important, because it is very important in the editor’s decision on the quality of a paper and its possible publication. I hope to still help with the reviewing work for the journal Mathematics.

3. Could you share some insights into your approach to reviewing manuscripts? How do you balance thoroughness with efficiency?
My idea is to have a very clear understanding of the author’s objectives, the scope they wish to achieve, and everything related to the topic, including frontier issues and inductions that could lead to interesting ideas not only for the readers but also for the author themself. Common boundaries with other areas of mathematics can establish other interesting directions for research. First, we check, at a basic level, that there are no errors regarding the research topic, considering the extensive literature on the subject.
We even check that the proposed topic and the resulting article are not simply recycled material or constitute plagiarism or self-plagiarism by the author. As a second step, we examine the author’s most innovative idea or most notable contribution. We study various approaches to their proposal and determine its viability. We review the calculations performed, if any. Then, we check the order of application of known results (the legitimate and genuine application of theorems, lemmas, and corollaries), always within the context defined by the author. In a third stage, once the author’s proposal has been accepted as innovative and not copied from any other work, we proceed to look for applications and relationships with other areas that enrich the paper’s context. Sometimes, as a fourth stage, and if I deem it necessary, I request classification tables, diagrams, or schematics that contribute to the clarity of the author's work.

4. What are the key factors and aspects that you consider most when reviewing a manuscript?
The proposal must be innovative, new, or an improvement of a method. The author must give clear clues as to what he wants to prove. Sometimes, only by reviewing the abstract, one can tell if the author has a clear understanding of what he is presenting or if it is a work adorned with completely sterile mathematical frameworks. The paper should attract the reader, not be flat, but have aspects that stand out and provoke in the reader the desire to delve deeper into the subject and even provide clues for possible future research on the topic. What is evaluated is the truth, the methodology—that is, the systematic construction of the proposed truth—the implications in mathematics and other areas of knowledge, the clarity and simplicity of the results obtained, always with due rigor and precision, always with the generality that mathematics demands for formulating a theorem or lemma, and the elegance of the conceptual unity that the author achieves in their exposition.

5. Based on your experience, which research topics do you think are of particular interest to the research community in the coming years?
I think that algebraic geometry and all aspects related to quantum field theory, as well as artificial intelligence in second-order logic (or even third-order logic), should be considered under mathematical models that incorporate the aspects of the “conscience” and “will”, allowing the development of mathematics toward greater interaction with the universe, including handling and engineering of fields, particles, waves, radiation, and energy. For this to happen, mathematics needs to continue developing in areas such as integrodifferential equations, a mathematical theory of nanotechnology, and advanced symplectic geometry, developing a super QED in continuum ambits, and possibly, integral geometry may contribute to the development of scanners of all types, detection of field anomalies in any body or even in the universe, recomposition of fields for medical use, etcetera.
To propose, from any perspective of knowledge, the study and development of mathematics and its applications is to lay the foundations for the rational and cognitive survival of man.

We are delighted to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 Tu Youyou Award. Named after Nobel Laureate Tu Youyou, whose discovery of artemisinin has saved millions of lives, this award recognizes researchers whose work advances the fields of natural products chemistry and medicinal chemistry, while also contributing to human health.

Prize

– CHF 100,000;
– A medal;
– A certificate.

The monetary prize will be shared equally should there be multiple recipients.

Who May Be Nominated?

– Scientists with outstanding achievements and contributions in the fields of natural products chemistry and medicinal chemistry.

Nominees must be individuals; team or group nominations are not permitted. Nominations are valid only for the current award cycle.

Who May Submit a Nomination?

– The director of the nominee’s host research institution or recognized scientists within the field.

Self-nominations will not be considered.

Nomination Materials

– A biographical sketch;
– A detailed description of the nominee’s contributions;
– 5–10 representative academic publications;
– A list of academic honors, awards, and funded projects;
– A nomination letter signed by two nominators.

How to Submit?

Submit nominations online via the following link: https://tuyouyouprize.org/nomination

Important Dates

– Nomination Deadline: 31 October 2026
– Winner Announcement: March 2027

For further information, please visit the Tu Youyou Award website (https://tuyouyouprize.org/). For any inquiries, please contact the Tu Youyou Award Team at tuyouyouaward@mdpi.com.

After a discussion with the Editor-in-Chief, and following a periodic review of our journal’s Section structure and publication metrics, we decided to to close the Section “E6: Functional Interpolation”. 

All published papers will remain unchanged. To be clear, this is a structural change, not a change in what we publish. We remain just as interested in high-quality work on functional interpolation. Submissions will now be sent to our regular Sections, and they will still receive the same rigorous and timely review.

All current Editorial Board Members from this Section, along with any ongoing Special Issues, have already been moved to the relevant regular Sections. 

Mathematics Editorial Office

A message from the webinar Chair:

This webinar comprises two of the following main features:

We propose moving from the main neural network tools, the activation functions, to convolution integrals and singular integrals approximations—that is, the rare case of employing applied mathematics to treat theoretical ones.

We will also introduce the use of symmetrized neural network operators that are able to achieve supersonic speeds of convergence.

A great variety of activation functions will be employed. Thus, this webinar will present the original work of the speakers at a very general level, to cover several different kinds of neural networks, spanning ordinary, fractional and stochastic approximations. Univariate, fractional and multivariate approximations, as well as iterated sequential multi-layer approximations, will also be presented.

Date: 10 April 2026
Time: 17:00 CEST to 18:45 CEST
Webinar ID: 845 9893 0293
Webinar Secretariat: journal.webinar@mdpi.com
Webinar announcement: https://sciforum.net/event/Mathematics-22?subscribe

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Webinar Chair and Keynote Speakers:

• Prof. George Anastassiou, Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38152, USA;
• Assoc. Prof. Danilo Costarelli, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Perugia, 06123 Perugia, Italy;
• Prof. Carlo Bardaro, Department of Mathematics and Computer Sciences, University of Perugia, Via Vanvitelli 1, Perugia, I-06123, Italy;
• Assoc. Prof. Seda Karateke, Department of Software Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Istanbul Atlas University, Kagithane, Istanbul 34408, Türkiye.

Relevant Special Issues:
“Application and Perspectives of Neural Networks”
Guest Editor: Dr. Ali Mehrabi
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 August 2026

“New Advances in Neural Networks and Applications”
Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Xinwei Cao
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 29 April 2026

As a pioneer in open access publishing, MDPI maintains rigorous publication standards. This mission relies on the dedication and expertise of our reviewers, who invest their time and knowledge to ensure the quality and integrity of the research we publish.

In 2025, over 209,000 reviewers contributed to the peer-review process at MDPI, providing more than 1.3 million review reports for our journals. To express our gratitude, MDPI’s Reviewer Recognition Program highlights reviewers across over 400 journals, featuring those who have assessed at least one manuscript and agreed to be acknowledged.

In addition, MDPI has identified its Top 1000 Reviewers of 2024 to recognize those whose expertise, dedication, and thoughtful evaluations were particularly outstanding.

Many journals have also established Outstanding Reviewer Awards to honor our reviewers’ commitment to publication excellence. Together with the Exceptional Reviewer List, we showcase the importance of reviewers’ work and their time and dedication.

These initiatives serve to express our deepest appreciation and gratitude towards the whole reviewer community. In recognition of their contributions, we also welcome new researchers to join this community. If you would like to contribute to open access publishing, learn more about the reviewers’ benefits and sign up to join us.

MDPI will attend the IEEE World Conference on Computational Intelligence (IEEE WCCI) as an exhibitor. This meeting will be held in Maastricht, The Netherlands, from 21 to 26 June 2026.

WCCI 2026 will take place in the beautiful and historic city of Maastricht and will offer a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and shape the future of our field. This congress brings together the three flagship conferences of the IEEE Computational Intelligence Society:

• The International Joint Conference on Neural Networks (IJCNN);
• The IEEE International Conference on Fuzzy Systems (FUZZ-IEEE);
• The IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation (IEEE CEC).

The following open access journals will be represented:

• Mathematical and Computational Applications;
• Computation;
• Algorithms;
• AI;
• Computers;
• Logistics;
• Information;
• Cryptography;
• Journal of Cybersecurity and Privacy;
• Technologies;
• Modelling;
• Applied Sciences;
• Machine Learning and Knowledge Extraction;
• Biomimetics;
• AppliedMath;
• Digital;
• Data;
• Future Internet;
• Big Data and Cognitive Computing;
• Robotics;
• Games;
• Mathematics.

If you are attending this conference, please feel free to start an online conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person at our booth and answering any questions you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://attend.ieee.org/wcci-2026/.