From Theory to Impact: Applications of Fuzzy Sets and Metaheuristic Algorithms
A special issue of Mathematics (ISSN 2227-7390). This special issue belongs to the section "D2: Operations Research and Fuzzy Decision Making".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 14
Special Issue Editors
Interests: mathematical modelling; metaheuristic algorithms; generalised nets; intuitionistic fuzzy sets; intercriteria analysis
Interests: mathematical modelling; metaheuristic algorithms; process control; generalised nets; intuitionistic fuzzy sets; intercriteria analysis
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Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to deepen the effective integration of fuzzy sets and metaheuristic algorithms, introducing innovative methods designed to address contemporary challenges in various fields. These powerful tools offer reliable solutions for a wide range of complex tasks, from optimisation, modelling, and control to data mining, managing uncertainty, and forecasting. The Special Issue will highlight not only the development of fuzzy set theory and metaheuristic algorithms but also the significant expansion of application areas, demonstrating their tangible impact on real-world problems.
The interdisciplinary application of fuzzy sets and metaheuristic algorithms allows for addressing problems characterised by uncertainty, imprecision, and high dimensionality. From engineering and robotics to finance and environmental science, researchers are continuously exploring new ways to combine fuzzy logic's capacity to handle ambiguity with the powerful search capabilities of metaheuristic algorithms. This synergy results in highly efficient and adaptive systems that surpass the limitations of traditional methods when tackling complex challenges.
We invite submissions that explore recent advances and innovative approaches. This includes, but is not limited to, research on novel hybrid algorithms, advancements in specific extensions of fuzzy sets, and the application of various metaheuristic techniques to practical problems in areas such as decision-making, machine learning, and pattern recognition. The aim is to provide a comprehensive overview of how these intelligent paradigms are shaping the future of problem-solving.
Dr. Dafina Zoteva
Prof. Dr. Olympia Roeva
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- fuzzy sets
- intuitionistic fuzzy sets
- metaheuristic algorithms
- hybrid algorithms
- modelling
- optimization
- control
- data mining
- uncertainty management
- forecasting
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