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Numerical Analysis and Finite Element Method with Applications
edited by Junqi Zhang and Guoliang Zhang
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4827 | Submission Open
Keywords: computational mechanics; novel discretization schemes; finite element method; multi-physics simulation; nonlinear analysis; multi-scale modeling; topological optimization; inverse problem; high-performance computing; data-driven modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
Recent Advances in Post-Quantum Cryptography
edited by Chi Cheng, and Yanbin Pan
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4494 | Submission Open
Keywords: post-quantum cryptography; quantum-resilient algorithms; NIST standards; cryptographic implementation; security and attack mitigation
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Advances in Multiple-Criteria Decision Making: New Trends and Applications
edited by and Marko Mihić
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3023 | Submission Open
Keywords: advances in traditional MCDM methods; hybrid MCDM methods and models; developing new MCDM methods; introducing innovative extensions to the MCDM methods; applications of MCDM in industry and business; MCDM for policy and governance; MCDM in risk assessment and crisis management; sustainability and green MCDM applications; MCDM in emerging technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section D2: Operations Research and Fuzzy Decision Making)
Mathematics Optimization Algorithms and Scheduling Optimization of Manufacturing Systems
edited by , Zhihai Zhang, Jian Chen and Chaobo Yan
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2963 | Submission Open
Keywords: manufacturing system; scheduling; service-oriented manufacturing; intelligent manufacturing; sustainable manufacturing; optimization methods; optimization algorithms; logistics; data-driven; decision making; operations research; metaheuristics algorithms; industrial applications; mathematical programming; game theory; supply chain; multi-objective problems; evolutionary computation; computational intelligence; vehicle routing; smart city
(This special issue belongs to the Section D2: Operations Research and Fuzzy Decision Making)
Advanced Optimization Methods and Applications, 3rd Edition submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2791 | Submission Open
Keywords: optimization algorithms; heuristics and metaheuristics; approximation algorithms; network optimization; location problems; fuzzy optimization; combinatorial optimization; inverse optimization problems; robust optimization; graph theory; optimal control; forecasting; machine learning; artificial intelligence; parallel programming; mathematical optimization; optimization applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
Data-Driven or AI-Driven Optimization Algorithms and Their Applications
edited by , , Lijun Zhu and Yongman Zhao
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2577 | Submission Open
Keywords: planning and scheduling; supply chain management; construction heuristics; metaheuristics; approximation and randomized algorithms; mixed integer programming; algorithmic game theory; deep reinforcement learning; graph neural networks; simulation and digital twins; real-time and online optimization; explainable and interpretable optimization; optimization for sustainability; stochastic optimization; robust optimization; contextual optimization; distributed optimization; variational inequalities and numerical approximations; cross-disciplinary applications
Advanced Algorithms in Wireless Communication and Internet of Things (IoT), 2nd Edition
edited by and Mohammad Hayajneh
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2344 | Submission Open
Keywords: Internet of Things; machine learning algorithms; advanced algorithms; wireless communications; cryptography; energy efficient routing; channel estimation; network optimization; modulation; channel coding
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Machine Learning and Data Mining for Time Series and Model Adaptation
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1722 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; data mining; time series; model adaptation; forecasting; anomaly detection; real-time adaptation; test time adaptation; distribution shift; continual learning; online learning; federated learning    
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos Theory, 2nd Edition
edited by , and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1515 | Submission Open
Keywords: stability; bifurcation; chaos; hidden and multi-scroll attractors; singularities
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
Multi-Objective Optimizations and Their Applications
edited by , Jie Tian and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1458 | Submission Open
Keywords: multi-objective optimization; surrogate-assisted; multi-objective; data-driven optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section D2: Operations Research and Fuzzy Decision Making)
Finite Element Method and Applications in Mathematical Modeling and Engineering: Modeling, Analysis, and Simulations
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1186 | Submission Open
Keywords: finite element method; topology optimization; wave propagation; acoustic metamaterials; numerical PDEs; high-performance computing; inverse problems; engineering applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section E2: Control Theory and Mechanics)
Mathematical Methods and N-Body Problem in Celestial Mechanics
edited by Juan Francisco Navarro
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1067 | Submission Open
Keywords: N-body ring problem; N-body problem; three-body problem; hill problem; stability; periodic orbits; coorbital satellites; planetary rings; AI; numerical methods for the N-body problem; hybrid methods; neural networks
(This special issue belongs to the Section E4: Mathematical Physics)
Numerical Analysis of Differential Equations with Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 983 | Submission Open
Keywords: mathematical models for ordinary differential equations; mathematical methods for partial differential equations; numerical methods for ordinary differential equations; numerical methods for partial differential equations; existence analysis for differential equations; convergence analysis for differential equations; computational experiments for differential equations
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
Analysis and Applications of Numerical Methods for Wave-Propagation Problems
edited by and Maria Vasilyeva
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 898 | Submission Open
Keywords: discontinuous Galerkin; wave equation; numerical analysis; finite elements; hyperbolic equations; wave propagation; finite difference method; finite volume method; spectral element method; enriched Galerkin method; mixed finite element method; multiscale methods; upscaling/homogeneization
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
Modeling and Control in Vibrational and Structural Dynamics submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 781 | Submission Open
Keywords: modeling and control in vibrational and structural dynamics; active sound and vibration control; classical/numerical methods for studying dynamic systems; soil– structure; structural– acoustic; and fluid– structural interactions; stability and bifurcation analyses; linear/nonlinear beams; arches; cables; plates; and shells; active and passive control; sensor and actuator; experimental studies and measurement techniques; vibration isolation; optimization for a structural problem; harmonic balance method; perturbation method; method of multiple scales; nonlinear oscillator
(This special issue belongs to the Section E4: Mathematical Physics)
Mathematical Methods Based on Control Theory
edited by Massimiliano d'Angelo, Valerio Cusimano and Giovanni Palombo
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 640 | Submission Open
Keywords: hybrid feedback control design; stochastic systems; contraction theory; infinitedimensional systems; data-driven methods; optimization and game theory; multi-agent systems; sensor networks; systems biology; energy systems; control for machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section E2: Control Theory and Mechanics)
Applications of Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 635 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; pattern recognition; mathematical modeling; optimization algorithms; neural networks; statistical inference; feature extraction; multi-task learning; signal processing; computer vision; time series analysis; probabilistic models; deep learning; interpretability; modular architectures
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
New Trends in Fractional Differential Equations with Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 559 | Submission Open
Keywords: fractional differential equations; fractional calculus; chaotic systems; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section C2: Dynamical Systems)
Advances in Stochastic Differential Equations and Applications
edited by Yonggui Kao
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 558 | Submission Open
Keywords: stochastic differential equations; stochastic system control; variable structure control theory; complex theory; complex network theory; distributed parameter system theory
(This special issue belongs to the Section C1: Difference and Differential Equations)
Deep Learning Algorithms and Game Theory Models for Intelligent Information Processing and Decision-Making
edited by Wenjun Ma, Xiaomao Fan and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 493 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep learning; game theory model; multi-agent systems  ; decision-making; neural rendering; ethical AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Graph Learning Methods in Data Science with Applications
edited by Marco Podda and Daniele Castellana
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 442 | Submission Open
Keywords: graph neural networks; graph representation learning; Bayesian methods for graphs; reservoir computing for graphs; kernels for graphs; learning on dynamic and temporal graphs; learning on multi-relational and heterogeneous graphs; continual learning on graphs; adversarial attacks on graphs; graph generation
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Recommender Systems
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 438 | Submission Open
Keywords: contrastive learning in recommendation; reinforcement learning for recommendation; adversarial learning in recommender systems; cross-domain recommendation; explainable and fair AI in recommender systems; responsible and trustworthy recommendation      
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Mathematical Methods and Artificial Intelligence in Information Recognition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 437 | Submission Open
Keywords: mathematical methods; Artificial Intelligence (AI); deep learning; medical imaging; Computer-Aided Diagnosis (CAD); Large Language Models (LLMs); information recognition; optimization and statistical learning; explainable and trustworthy AI; applications beyond healthcare (finance; security; smart cities; IoT)
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
Nonlinear Evolution Equations and Their Solutions submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 401 | Submission Open
Keywords: nonlinear evolution equations; nonlinear dynamical systems; applied mathematics
(This special issue belongs to the Section C1: Difference and Differential Equations)
Digital Twin and Artificial Intelligence for Prognostics and Health Management
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 367 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital twin; artificial intelligence (AI); prognostics and health management (PHM); predictive maintenance; fault detection and prognostics; smart factory; robotics; composite materials; mathematical optimization; data-driven modeling; statistical modeling; real-time monitoring; uncertainty quantification; scalable AI models; health monitoring systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Statistical Machine Learning and Bayesian Methods with Imaging Applications
edited by Dimah Dera
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 366 | Submission Open
Keywords: statistical machine learning; Bayesian inference; probabilistic models; generative models; uncertainty quantification; medical imaging; computer vision; remote sensing; deep learning; variational inference; Monte Carlo methods; sparse representations; latent variable models; Bayesian optimization; Gaussian processes; image segmentation; object detection; multimodal imaging; anomaly detection in imaging; Bayesian neural networks; super-resolution imaging; data augmentation for imaging; transfer learning in imaging; explainability in imaging models; adaptive algorithms for imaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Fuzzy Sets and Fuzzy Systems, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 333 | Submission Open
Keywords: fuzzy set; optimization; computational economics; soft computing; fuzzy expert systems; ANN; RSM
(This special issue belongs to the Section D2: Operations Research and Fuzzy Decision Making)
Decision Analysis and Optimization in the Operations Research and Management Science
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 226 | Submission Open
Keywords: multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM); decision analysis; optimization methods; group decision-making; uncertainty in decision-making; fuzzy sets and fuzzy logic; heuristic methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section D2: Operations Research and Fuzzy Decision Making)
Computational Algorithms and Models for Graph Problems
edited by Shaikh M. Arifuzzaman
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 198 | Submission Open
Keywords: graph algorithm; graph mining; graph neural networks; machine learning and deep learning; high-performance computing; data management and big data
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
New Advances in Computational Statistics and Extreme Value Theory submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 169 | Submission Open
Keywords: computational statistics; extreme value theory; copula models; order statistics; bayesian methods; machine learning for extremes; risk assessment; hydrology and climate applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section D1: Probability and Statistics)
High-Dimensional Statistics: Challenges and Solutions in Big Data Analysis
edited by Senthil Balaji Girimurugan and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open
Keywords: high dimensional statistics; feature extraction; medical imaging; genomics; neuroscience; astronomy; compression and error correction; machine learning algorithms; region of interest compression
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
New Advances in Control Theory and Applications
edited by Zetao Li, and Aiping Pang
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open
Keywords: control theory; system modelling and estimation; robust control; adaptive control; intelligent systems; nonlinear control; networked control
(This special issue belongs to the Section C2: Dynamical Systems)
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Cutting-Edge Applications in Biomedical Engineering submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; deep learning; biomedical engineering; biomedical signals; medical imaging; smart hospitals; data science in healthcare
(This special issue belongs to the Section E3: Mathematical Biology)
Data-Driven Artificial Intelligence, Optimization and Applications
edited by Yi Xu
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open
Keywords: data-driven artificial intelligence; generative artificial intelligence; explainable artificial intelligence; large language model; optimization; deep learning; statistical learning theory; continual learning; foundation model; machine vision
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Data Analytics and Machine Learning for Information Systems: Mathematical Methods and Applications
edited by and Loknath Sai Ambati
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open
Keywords: data analytics; machine learning; predictive modeling; forecasting; big data analytics; business intelligence; knowledge discovery; data mining; natural language processing; deep learning; probabilistic models; bayesian methods; data-driven optimization; decision support systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Computational Intelligence for Multimodal Data Modeling and Perception
edited by and Kangjian He
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open
Keywords: computer vision; embodied perception; multimodal data fusion; multimodal alignment; multimodal learning; multimodal data modeling; cross-modal learning; computational intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Blockchain Finance: Stochastic Modeling, Market Microstructure, and Quantitative Risk Control
edited by Junhuan Zhang
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open
Keywords: blockchain finance; decentralized finance (DeFi); financial regulation; smart contracts; digital assets; tokenization; market microstructure; central bank digital currency (CBDC); agent-based modeling; blockchain governance; financial stability; cryptocurrency; stablecoins; decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs)
(This special issue belongs to the Section E5: Financial Mathematics)
Data-Driven Models and Algorithms for Planning, Scheduling, and Optimizing Intelligent Systems
edited by Zubair Mohamed
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open
Keywords: data-driven decision making; intelligent systems; planning and scheduling; optimization algorithms; machine learning for optimization; predictive and prescriptive analytics; real-time optimization; scheduling under uncertainty; hybrid models; simulation-based optimization; big data analytics; smart manufacturing; logistics and supply chain optimization; energy systems optimization; healthcare scheduling
(This special issue belongs to the Section D2: Operations Research and Fuzzy Decision Making)
Mathematical Modeling and Control for Engineering Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open
Keywords: control theory; optimal control; controllability; differential equations; feedback; optimization; calculus of variations; nonlinear dynamics; fluid mechanics; internal combustion engines; data-driven modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
Applied Cryptography and Blockchain Security, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open
Keywords: applied cryptography; cryptographic algorithms; consensus algorithms; blockchain security; blockchain applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Application of Genetic and Evolutionary Computation
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open
Keywords: evolutionary computation (EC); swarm intelligence (SI); artificial intelligence (AI); genetic programming (GP); cartesian GP; linear GP; grammatical evolution (GE); differential evolution (DE); gene expression programming; multi expression programming; bio-inspired optimization methods; applied optimization; evolvable systems of all types; automatic programming
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Machine Learning and High-Performance Computing: Theory and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning (ML); high-performance computing (HPC); GPU acceleration; scalable algorithms; parallel computing; energy-efficient computing; scientific applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
Advances in Functional Differential Equations and Their Stochastic Versions: Theory, Numerics, and Applications
edited by Genghong Lin, Wenjuan Guo and Zhisu Liu
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional differential equations; (delay) differential equations; difference equations; stochastic differential equations; stability analysis; stochastic optimal control
(This special issue belongs to the Section C1: Difference and Differential Equations)
Industrial IoT and Computing Based on Mathematical Methods
edited by and Chonho Lee
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open
Keywords: industrial internet of things (IIoT); mathematical optimization; machine learning and deep learning algorithms; edge computing; predictive analytics; network graph theory signal processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Dynamic Modeling, Calculation and Control of Complex Nonlinear Systems
edited by Yi Ji
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open
Keywords: dynamic and control of multibody systems; autonomous assembly of space structure; path-planning technology for spacecraft; management and control technology of giant constellations; missile interception penetration technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section C2: Dynamical Systems)
Mathematics-Driven Computer Vision and Multi-Modal Learning
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open
Keywords: mathematics; computer vision; multi-modal learning; remote sensing; low-altitude scene analysis; mathematical modeling; data fusion; scene understanding; optimization theory; statistical learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
Data Mining and Algorithms Applied in Image Processing submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open
Keywords: low‑rank tensor modeling; cascade/learnable transforms; HSI/MSI fusion and super‑resolution; nonlocal/self‑similar priors; deep unfolding / plug‑and‑play; neural operators / Mamba‑style operators; diffusion models for imaging; MRI reconstruction (multi‑contrast / multi‑sequence); remote sensing change detection; semantic segmentation; optimization (ADMM; PnP)
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
New Advances of Optimization and Data Envelopment Analysis
edited by Nuria Ramón
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open
Keywords: data envelopment analysis; target setting; benchmarking; closest targets; improvement plans
(This special issue belongs to the Section D: Statistics and Operational Research)
Mathematical Modelling of Epidemic Dynamics and Control
edited by Liang Zhang
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open
Keywords: epidemic modelling; infectious disease dynamics; optimal control
(This special issue belongs to the Section C2: Dynamical Systems)
Advances in Digital Twins and Hybrid Physical–Digital Systems submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital twins; hybrid systems; data assimilation; physics-informed machine learning; multi-fidelity modelling; uncertainty quantification; model reduction; real-time optimisation; cyber– physical systems; inverse problems; state estimation; surrogate modelling; structure-preserving algorithms; multi-scale mathematics; system identification
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
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