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Advances in Control Systems and Automatic Control
edited by , and Rob Turnbull
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 30407 | Submission Open
Keywords: proportional– derivative (PD); proportional– integral– derivative (PID); fuzzy logic; neural network; artificial intelligence; automation; control engineering; automatic fault detection
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
Fractional Differential Equations: Theory and Application submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 13 articles | Viewed by 19442 | Submission Open
Keywords: fractional calculus; fractional differential equations; generalized hypergeometric functions; function spaces fractional integrals; derivatives fractional calculus of variations
(This special issue belongs to the Section C1: Difference and Differential Equations)
Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms with Their Applications
edited by , and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 19428 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep learning; statistical analysis; pattern recognition; natural language processing; computer vision; image processing; network security; Internet of Things (IoT); blockchain; model visualization; optimization; differential equations.
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Applications of Partial Differential Equations in Mathematical Physics, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 14 articles | Viewed by 17032 | Submission Open
Keywords: mathematical physics; partial differential equations; boundary value problems; applications in science and engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section E4: Mathematical Physics)
Computational Statistics and Data Analysis, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 15077 | Submission Open
Keywords: bootstrapping; classification; data analytical strategies and methodologies applied in biostatistics; dimension reduction of high-dimensional data analysis; large-scale inference for Gaussian graphical models and covariance estimation; longitudinal/panel data analysis; massive networks; medical statistics; nonparametric and semiparametric models; optimal portfolio; robust statistics; statistical methodology and computing for data analysis; statistical methodology and computing for noise data; such as measurement error data; missing data etc.; sufficient dimension reduction methods in regression analysis variable/model selection for high-dimensional data
(This special issue belongs to the Section D1: Probability and Statistics)
Combinatorial Optimization and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 14868 | Submission Open
Keywords: optimization; mixed-integer linear programming; large-size models; Boolean problems; heuristics
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
Mathematical Perspectives on Quantum Computing and Communication submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 14588 | Submission Open
Keywords: open quantum systems; mathematical methods of quantum theory; numerical modeling and simulations; quantum information theory; quantum algorithms; quantum error correction; quantum cryptography; quantum communication; quantum computing; quantum simulation; quantum machine learning; quantum entanglement; quantum error-correction codes; quantum information processing; quantum teleportation; quantum key distribution; quantum computing architectures; quantum complexity theory; quantum control theory; quantum metrology; quantum algorithms for optimization; quantum supremacy; quantum computing algorithms; quantum artificial intelligence; quantum neural networks; quantum coherence; quantum state tomography; quantum foundations; quantum many-body systems; quantum supremacy experiments; quantum technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section E4: Mathematical Physics)
Statistical Analysis and Data Science for Complex Data
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 12967 | Submission Open
Keywords: algorithm; big data; high dimensionality; noisy data
(This special issue belongs to the Section D1: Probability and Statistics)
Advanced Research in Image Processing and Optimization Methods submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 11909 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital image processing; optimization methods; mathematical modelling; pattern recognition; machine and deep learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
Game and Decision Theory Applied to Business, Economy and Finance
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 11812 | Submission Open
Keywords: game theory; decision making; rationality; mathematical modeling optimization; optimal control; machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
New Advances in Computational Finance and Computational Intelligence in Finance submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11752 | Submission Open
Keywords: fuzzy logic in financial modeling; quantum computing for finance; artificial intelligence in finance; machine learning and big data in finance; financial forecasting; trading algorithms; heuristics and metaheuristics in finance; genetic algorithms in finance; data mining for financial data analysis; digital assets and cryptocurrencies; asset pricing models; libration and simulation; computational risk management; computing and financial management; accounting analytics; earnings management; blockchain-based accounting; big data analytics in auditing; cloud accounting and big data; portfolio optimization algorithms; market analysis algorithms; market simulations; algorithmic trading; hedging strategies; dynamical analysis of financial markets; behavioral finance models; financial markets and firm dynamics
(This special issue belongs to the Section E5: Financial Mathematics)
Mathematical Modelling and Numerical Analysis in Electrical Engineering, 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 11486 | Submission Open
Keywords: applied mathematics; finite element analysis; numerical modelling and analysis; analytical modelling; electrical power engineering; electrical machines; electrical networks; renewable energy devices; design optimisation; power systems; electromagnetic fields; mathematical modelling; computer-aided design and modelling; industrial design and prototyping
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
Advanced Analyses and Algorithms for Trustworthy AI Systems and Applications
edited by Liang Hu, and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11062 | Submission Open
Keywords: trustworthy algorithms; trustworthy machine learning; trustworthy AI systems; trustworthy AI applications; personal privacy; data security
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
Mathematics-Based Methods in Artificial Intelligence, Pattern Recognition and Deep Learning, 2nd Edition
edited by , Cai Xu and Jinrong Cui
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 10669 | Submission Open
Keywords: pattern recognition and application; deep learning; artificial intelligence; computer vision
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Advanced Applications of Mathematical Modeling and Optimization in Logistics and Manufacturing
edited by Jose Antonio Marmolejo-Saucedo
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 9770 | Submission Open
Keywords: mathematical programming; deep neural network; stochastic optimization; combinatorial optimization; digital supply chain twins; optimization of supply chain; heuristics and metaheuristics; robust optimization; forecasting; machine learning; optimization applications; high-performance computing; green supply chain; packing problems optimization; fuzzy systems; discrete event simulation; dynamic systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
Modeling, Simulation and Control of Dynamical Systems
edited by and Marian K. Kazimierczuk
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9120 | Submission Open
Keywords: control systems; modeling and simulation; nonlinear systems; stability analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section C2: Dynamical Systems)
Advances in Differential Analysis and Functional Analysis submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8817 | Submission Open
Keywords: new developments in Functional Analysis; significant applications of Functional Analysis; including in other areas of mathematics (including the analysis of PDEs; differential equations; boundary value problems; differential topology and geometry; symplectic topology; quantum mechanics; probability theory; geometric group theory; and dynamical systems and approximation theory); contributions to important problems and challenges in Functional Analysis; best approximation problems in Banach spaces; iterative procedures for fixed points or best proximity points; nonlinear optimization and applications; representation theory; theory of abstract and functional spaces; theory of operators; spectral theory; theory of operator equations; solvability of fixed-point equations of nonlinear operators; differential analysis and in its applications to physics and other areas of natural science (including statistics; computing; electrical circuit analysis; dynamical systems; economics and biology)
(This special issue belongs to the Section C1: Difference and Differential Equations)
Fuzzy Logic and Soft Computing—In Memory of Lotfi A. Zadeh
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8619 | Submission Open
Keywords: fuzzy mathematics; soft computing; fuzzy logic; fuzzy sets theory; neuro-fuzzy applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section D2: Operations Research and Fuzzy Decision Making)
Theoretical and Applied Mathematics in Supply Chain Management
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8121 | Submission Open
Keywords: LARG— lean; agile; resilient; and green; supply chain modelling and optimization; demand forecasting; inventory management; logistics and transportation; reverse and closed-loop supply chains; supply chain coordination
(This special issue belongs to the Section D2: Operations Research and Fuzzy Decision Making)
Multi-attribute Decision Making and Intelligent Computing in Smart Governance
edited by Liguo Fei
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7719 | Submission Open
Keywords: multi-attribute decision-making method in a linguistic environment; multi-attribute decision-making method in a fuzzy environment; multi-attribute decision-making method based on the Dempster– Shafer theory; multi-attribute decision-making method in a probabilistic environment; applications of multi-attribute decision making and intelligent computing methodologies in multi-sensor information fusion; applications of multi-attribute decision making and intelligent computing methodologies in risk decisions; applications of multi-attribute decision making and intelligent computing methodologies in smart cities; applications of multi-attribute decision making and intelligent computing methodologies in emergency management; applications of multi-attribute decision making and intelligent computing methodologies in disaster prevention and reduction; applications of multi-attribute decision making and intelligent computing methodologies in digital governance
(This special issue belongs to the Section D2: Operations Research and Fuzzy Decision Making)
Quantitative Finance and Stochastic Volatility with Their Numerical Models submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7401 | Submission Open
Keywords: quantitative finance; stochastic volatility; numerical models; sustainability assessment instruments and methods; mathematical analysis and numerical techniques; mathematical modeling; probabilistic techniques; multidisciplinary mathematical and statistical models and applications; dynamical systems; differential equations; partial differential equations; practical statistics; combinatorics and number theory; probability theory; multivariate calculus; time series analysis; differential equations; statistical data mining; financial mathematics; group theory and applications; actuarial statistics
(This special issue belongs to the Section E5: Financial Mathematics)
Recent Advances in Optimization Algorithms for Scheduling and Operations Research
edited by , María D. Gracia and Manuel Vargas
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7396 | Submission Open
Keywords: operations research; scheduling; logistics; manufacturing; artificial intelligence; metaheuristics algorithms; industrial applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Latest Advances in Mathematical Economics submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6483 | Submission Open
Keywords: stability; convergence issues; analytical solutions; coefficient matrices; computational and algorithmic methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section E5: Financial Mathematics)
Advanced Applications with Mathematical Modeling in Operations and Supply Chain Management
edited by Paul Eric Dossou, Esther Álvarez and Pawel Pawlewski
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6332 | Submission Open
Keywords: supply chain 4.0; supply chain optimization; sustainable supply chain; green supply chain; digital twin
Applications of Differential Equations in Sciences submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6296 | Submission Open
Keywords: differential equations; mathematical physics; mechanics; financial mathematics; fractional calculus; mathematical biology; numerical methods; neuroscience
(This special issue belongs to the Section C1: Difference and Differential Equations)
Deep Learning Methods for Biomedical and Medical Images submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6223 | Submission Open
Keywords: supervised learning; self-supervised learning; unsupervised learning; reinforcement learning; transfer learning; interpretable models; robust methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section E3: Mathematical Biology)
The Delay Differential Equations and Their Applications
edited by Hebatallah J. Alsakaji and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6194 | Submission Open
Keywords: bifurcation; fractional-order; epidemic models; Lyapunov functionals; predator– prey model; sensitivity; stability; stationary distribution; stochastic perturbations; time delays
(This special issue belongs to the Section C1: Difference and Differential Equations)
Mathematical Techniques and Artificial Intelligence in Image Processing
edited by , Longguang Wang and Yingqian Wang
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6108 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; image processing; computer vision; pattern recognition; deep learning; image recognition; image enhancement; image generation; image security
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Advanced Research in Functional Analysis and Operator Theory
edited by Claudio H. Morales
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5481 | Submission Open
Keywords: geometric fixed-point theory in Banach spaces; nonlinear operator theory; differential and integral equations; functional analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section C1: Difference and Differential Equations)
Advances in Computational Dynamics and Mechanical Engineering
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5165 | Submission Open
Keywords: numerical modeling; fluid mechanics; CFD simulation; process simulation; mass; momentum; and heat-transfer processes; porous media; acoustics; electrochemistry; multibody solid mechanics; fluid– solid interactions; nanofluid flows; multiphysic phenomena; boiling and condensation; particulate systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section E2: Control Theory and Mechanics)
Stochastic Models in Mathematical Biology, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5109 | Submission Open
Keywords: population dynamics; mathematical physiology; biophysics; signalling; Markov models; Markov decision processes; stochastic differential equations; branching processes; parametrisation of stochastic models; Bayesian analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section E3: Mathematical Biology)
Advanced Information and Signal Processing: Models and Algorithms
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4792 | Submission Open
Keywords: information processing; signal processing; wireless communications; pattern recognition; network security; computer security; cryptography; biometrics; data mining; knowledge discovery; parallel computing; neural networks; fuzzy logic; image processing; information propagation; opinion spread; multimedia computing; ubiquitous computing; edge computing
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Computational Fluid Dynamics with Applications
edited by Sónia Isabel Silva Pinto
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4645 | Submission Open
Keywords: computational fluid dynamics; computational programming; numerical methods; mathematical analysis; numerical simulations; fluids; thermal energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section E2: Control Theory and Mechanics)
Application of Machine Learning and Data Mining, 2nd Edition
edited by , , and Jianghong Ma
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4240 | Submission Open
Keywords: supervised; unsupervised; and self-learning methods; large-scale data mining; applicable neural networks and artificial intelligence; neural network-based industrial applications; neural model for natural language processing; deep learning for health informatics and biomedical engineering; graph convolutional neural networks and their applications; deep reinforcement learning and its applications; deep sparse and low-rank representation; computer vision and pattern recognition techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equation
edited by Qingguang Guan
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4152 | Submission Open
Keywords: polygonal/polyhedral meshes; weak Galerkin method; hybrid discontinuous method; virtual element method; hybrid high-order method; numerical analysis; partial differential equations (PDEs); mesh generation
(This special issue belongs to the Section C1: Difference and Differential Equations)
Mathematical Inequalities and Fractional Calculus submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4018 | Submission Open
Keywords: inequalities; integral inequalities; fractional calculus; q-calculus; fractional integral operator; fractional differential operator; fractional differential equation; fractional integral equation
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
Statistical Methods and Applications in Genetics and Genomics
edited by Zilin Li and Xihao Li
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3873 | Submission Open
Keywords: statistical genetics and genomics; multi-omics; biostatistics; bioinformatics; computational biology
(This special issue belongs to the Section D1: Probability and Statistics)
Advanced Numerical Methods for Differential Equations: Recent Developments, Analysis and Applications
edited by Baccouch Mahboub
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3836 | Submission Open
Keywords: numerical methods; numerical analysis; scientific computing; computational mathematics; applied mathematics; differential equations; finite element methods; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
Algebraic Modal Logic and Proof Theory
edited by Minghui Ma
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3649 | Submission Open
Keywords: modal algebra; modal logic; proof theory
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Mathematical Modelling and Statistical Methods of Quality Engineering
edited by Changyun Lin
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3159 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; statistical process control; design of experiments; reliability analysis; data analysis; computer science
(This special issue belongs to the Section D1: Probability and Statistics)
Quantitative Finance with Mathematical Modelling
edited by , , and Anthony Graham Bellotti
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2993 | Submission Open
Keywords: quantitative finance; risk management; portfolio management; time series analysis; Bayesian analysis; quantitative trading; algorithm trading; financial risk; portfolio optimization; game theory in finance
(This special issue belongs to the Section E5: Financial Mathematics)
Formal Methods in Computer Science: Theory and Applications
edited by Asieh Salehi Fathabadi
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2432 | Submission Open
Keywords: formal software engineering; theorem proving; application of formal methods; formal verification; model checking; mathematical logic; formal specification/semantics; modeling languages; safety-critical systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Advanced Applications of Deep Learning Methods: Interdisciplinary Perspectives
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2202 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep learning; machine learning; medical diagnosis; medical data; medical image processing; medical system
(This special issue belongs to the Section E3: Mathematical Biology)
Advancements in Nonlinear Control Strategies
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2016 | Submission Open
Keywords: nonlinear analysis; control theory; system dynamics; stability analysis; dynamic stability; nonlinear control; robust control; applications in engineering; intelligent control techniques; mathematical modeling; complex systems; uncertainties and disturbances
(This special issue belongs to the Section C2: Dynamical Systems)
Fuzzy Convex Structures and Some Related Topics, 2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1801 | Submission Open
Keywords: fuzzy convex structures; fuzzy topology; fuzzy metric; fuzzy algebra; fuzzy order; fuzzy matroid; fuzzy game; fuzzy graphs; fuzzy rough set; fuzzy clustering; fuzzy data envelope
(This special issue belongs to the Section D2: Operations Research and Fuzzy Decision Making)
Artificial Intelligence for Network Security and IoT Applications
edited by Anjia Yang, Cheng Huang and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1636 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); network security; Internet of Things (IoT); intrusion detection; anomaly detection; machine learning; cybersecurity; secure data transmission; privacy preservation; mathematical modeling; Cryptography; security scheme; cryptosystem; cryptographic scheme; information security; privacy security; authentication; cryptographic scheme; authorized access; digital signature; public key cryptosystem; discrete logarithm based cryptosystem; Diffie– Hellman key exchange; elliptic curve cryptography; pairing-based cryptography; lattice-based cryptography; encryption; secret sharing; zero-knowledge; Authenticated; cryption; multi-secret; Encrypted; data hiding; Encrypting
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Advances in Game Theory and Optimization with Applications
edited by Yaodong Yang
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1502 | Submission Open
Keywords: game theory; cooperative games; multiplayer games; contract theory; decision making; complex systems; learning algorithms; adaptive strategies; robust optimization; stochastic optimization; distributed optimization; algorithmic game theory; applications in engineering; cybersecurity; healthcare; etc.
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
Mathematical Modeling and Artificial Intelligence in Engineering
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1450 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; engineering applications; mathematical modeling; industrial automation; semiconductor engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section E2: Control Theory and Mechanics)
Emerging Applications of Evolutionary Computing and Swarm Intelligence
edited by , Karen Miranda, Saúl Zapotecas-Martínez and Adriana Menchaca-Méndez
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1420 | Submission Open
Keywords: genetic algorithms; evolution strategy; estimation of distribution algorithms; differential evolution; swarm intelligence; ant colony optimization; artificial bee colony algorithm; operations research; networks; artificial intelligence; big data
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Graph Database, Knowledge Graph and Natural Language Processing
edited by Tianyong Hao
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1325 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural language processing; large language model; information extraction; graph databases; knowledge graphs; knowledge representation learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
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