Combination and Application of Computational Logic and Artificial Intelligence
A special issue of Mathematics (ISSN 2227-7390). This special issue belongs to the section "E: Applied Mathematics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 March 2026 | Viewed by 26
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Interests: semantic web; knowledge engineering;knowledge graph; graph retrieval augmented generation; ontologies; computational logic; algorithms; software engineering; database
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Dear Colleagues,
Computational logic has long served as a foundational pillar in the development of artificial intelligence by offering formal languages and reasoning mechanisms for representing (semantic) knowledge, drawing inferences, and modeling intelligent behavior. Logical frameworks such as first-order logic, description logics, and non-monotonic logics enable AI systems to perform deductive reasoning, handle incomplete or uncertain information, and ensure consistency in decision-making processes. For instance, computational logic has been widely adopted in areas such as knowledge representation, automated theorem proving, semantic web technologies, and explainable AI.
In the broader landscape of AI, which is predominantly driven by statistical learning, computational logic remains essential for ensuring transparency, verifiability, and interpretability. The interplay between symbolic reasoning and statistical methods is paving the way for hybrid AI systems that combine the strengths of both paradigms—leading to systems that are not only accurate but also capable of justifying their conclusions.
This special issue explores the integration of computational logic and artificial intelligence, aiming to highlight how their combination enhances intelligent systems across multiple domains.
The issue welcomes contributions that address both the theoretical foundations and practical applications of computational logic and artificial intelligence, including but not limited to:
- Applications of computational logic to AI
- Explainable AI through logic
- Symbolic AI approaches and systems
- AI-enhanced knowledge engineering
- Knowledge representation and reasoning in/for AI systems
Dr. Daniele Francesco Santamaria
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- computational logic
- knowledge representation
- explainable artificial intelligence
- hybrid AI systems
- symbolic reasoning
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