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New Developments in Calculus of Variations
edited by and Rupam Das
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 321 | Submission Open
Keywords: variational principles; Lagrangian formalism; standard; non-standard; and null Lagrangians; Lie groups and symmetries; conservation laws; classical and quantum dynamical systems; optimization methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section E4: Mathematical Physics)
Mathematical Modeling and Numerical Optimization with Its Applications submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 318 | Submission Open
Keywords: mathematical modeling; numerical optimization; artificial neural network; operations research; genetic algorithm; linear and nonlinear programming; integer programming; complementary problem; complex networks; experimental data; mathematical epidemiology; optimal control; biological control
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
Recent Advances in Generalized Inverses and Matrix Theory
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 283 | Submission Open
Keywords: generalized inverses; matrix and operator equations; matrix and operator decompositions; minimization problems; partial orders; perturbations
(This special issue belongs to the Section C: Mathematical Analysis)
Advanced Mathematical Methods in Theoretical Physics
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 249 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional analysis; partial differential equations; special functions; algebraic methods and quantization; quantum field theory; differential and algebraic geometry; group theory and symmetry representations; calculus of variations; numerical algorithms
Advances in Applied Data Mining and Social Network Analysis
edited by and Tingxin Wen
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 243 | Submission Open
Keywords: applied data mining; social network analysis; complex networks; large language models; multimodal learning; FinTech; mining systems and engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
Probability, Statistics & Symmetry, 2nd edition submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 230 | Submission Open
Keywords: distribution theory; distribution theory; regression models; survival analysis; inference based on entropy; K-record values; inference in stochastic processes; machine learning; time series analysis
Advances in Chaos Theory and Applications
edited by Alfonso Delgado-Bonal and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 229 | Submission Open
Keywords: chaos theory; nonlinear dynamics; sensitivity to initial conditions; complex systems; walking droplets; quantum analogs; fluid dynamics; secure communications; neural networks; interdisciplinary applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
Ensemble Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning for Solving Complex Optimization and Scheduling Problems, 2nd Edition
edited by , and Yaping Fu
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 225 | Submission Open
Keywords: multi-objective; multi-task; and multi-constraint optimization; large-scale global optimization; ensemble swarm and evolutionary algorithms with machine learning algorithms; learning-based meta-heuristics; production scheduling problems; energy-efficiency scheduling problems; traffic signal control; optimization; and scheduling; vehicle routing problems; unmanned vehicles/unmanned surface vessels task assignment and routing planning; project scheduling; grid/cloud scheduling; scheduling and optimization in smart city; scheduling and optimization in smart building and home; scheduling and optimization in sustainability systems; new real-world and innovative applications of ensemble with machine learning algorithms
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
Supply Chain Optimization and System Dynamics submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 219 | Submission Open
Keywords: supply chain optimization; application of complex systems theory in management; system dynamics and simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
Recent Advances in Differential Geometry
edited by David V. Svintradze
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 218 | Submission Open
Keywords: moving surfaces; differential geometry; variations on manifolds; calculus of variations; calculus; global and local geometry
(This special issue belongs to the Section B: Geometry and Topology)
Fuzzy Logic and Explainable AI in Mathematical Decision-Making
edited by , and Diego Rubén Rodríguez
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 212 | Submission Open
Keywords: explainable artificial intelligence (XAI); fuzzy logic; decision models; fuzzy clustering; data science; machine learning; human-centered AI; applied decision-making
(This special issue belongs to the Section D2: Operations Research and Fuzzy Decision Making)
Using Artificial Neural Networks to Address Complex Problems submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 206 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial neural networks; prediction and classification; complex systems; mathematical modeling; engineering applications
Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations and Their Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 203 | Submission Open
Keywords: elliptic PDEs; parabolic PDEs; hyperbolic PDEs; non-linear PDEs; ordinary differential equations; finite difference methods; finite element methods; finite volume methods; meshfree methods; spectral methods; domain decomposition methods; gradient discretization methods; multigrid methods; computational fluid dynamics; heat transfer; quantum mechanics
(This special issue belongs to the Section C1: Difference and Differential Equations)
Mathematical Foundations and Approaches to AI Governance in Computer Vision
edited by Jian Zhao, , Zhaoxin Fan, , and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 194 | Submission Open
Keywords: mathematical modeling; computer vision; optimization methods; probabilistic inference; explainable AI; formal verification; trustworthy machine learning; variational methods; geometry in deep learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
Advanced Fuzzy Logic in Artificial Intelligence
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 189 | Submission Open
Keywords: fuzzy logic; artificial intelligence with uncertainty; fuzzy rough sets; fuzzy reasoning; intelligent control
(This special issue belongs to the Section D2: Operations Research and Fuzzy Decision Making)
Al-Driven Innovation in Healthcare: Mathematical Methods, Security, and Applications
edited by , A. Alice Nithya and Michael Lane
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence in healthcare; clinical decision support systems; computational drug discovery; generative AI and large language models (LLMs); explainable  AI (XAI); deep learning for medical imaging; graph theory in medical applications; ; privacy-preserving machine learning; healthcare cybersecurity; mathematical modelling and optimisation; multimodal data fusion and visualisation mathematical modelling and optimisation techniques in AI-driven healthcare; applications of graph theory in medical diagnostics and predictive modelling; secure and privacy-preserving AI algorithms for health data analysis; generative AI and synthetic data generation in clinical and pharmaceutical research; explainable  AI (XAI) methods with rigorous mathematical formulations; AI-based medical imaging and radiomics with a focus on interpretability; multimodal data fusion and visualisation using statistical and computational approaches; AI agents and autonomous decision-making systems in healthcare; robust machine learning algorithms for real-world clinical deployment; AI-enhanced cybersecurity frameworks for protecting healthcare infrastructure; AI for modelling climate– health interactions and environmental health impacts
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
Intelligent Algorithms Hybridizing Optimization, Machine Learning, and Simulation: Methods and Applications
edited by , Laura Calvet and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open
Keywords: optimization; artificial intelligence; simulation; statistics and machine learning; hybrid intelligent algorithms; heuristics and metaheuristics; simheuristics and learnheuristics
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Complex Systems and Networks submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open
Keywords: network theory in economics and financial systems; innovation networks and knowledge diffusion; complex supply chains and logistics; digital transformation and Industry 5.0 ecosystems; business ecosystems and organizational networks; systemic risk and resilience in management; entrepreneurship and start-up ecosystems; AI; machine learning; and algorithmic decision making in networked organizations; social networks and stakeholder ecosystems in business; platform economies and two-sided networks; governance; regulation; and policy in networked systems; sustainability and circular economy networks; generative AI ecosystems and foundation model networks; climate tech networks and just transition ecosystems; network-based approaches to strategy and leadership
(This special issue belongs to the Section C2: Dynamical Systems)
Combinatorial Optimization and Its Real-World Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 168 | Submission Open
Keywords: optimization; mixed-integer linear programming; large-size models; Boolean problems; heuristics; metaheuristics; energy-efficient algorithms; case studies
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
Game Theory and Decision Theory Analysis and Applications
edited by Zejian Zhou and Chao Jiang
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open
Keywords: game theory; decision theory; mechanism design; multi-agent systems; reinforcement learning; Bayesian decision models; strategic learning; stochastic modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section D2: Operations Research and Fuzzy Decision Making)
Advances in Bayesian Inference and High-Dimensional Data Analysis
edited by and Liucang Wu
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 130 | Submission Open
Keywords: Bayesian inference; Bayesian computation; prior elicitation; Bayesian modeling; variable selection; Bayesian applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section D1: Probability and Statistics)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Mathematical Foundations and Applications
edited by Zhuoxu Cui
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open
Keywords: magnetic resonance imaging; inverse problems; compressed sensing; k-space; deep learning; image reconstruction; motion correction; imaging physics; optimization; mathematical modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
Mathematics of Digital Signal Processing: Algorithms, Techniques, and Practical Applications
edited by Osamu Saotome
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open
Keywords: fractional fourier transform models; post-quantic cryptography; digital transforms; multirate digital filters; embedded electronic subsystems; artificial intelligence; machne learning; microelectronic circuits
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
Data Mining, Optimization Algorithms and Applications in the Era of Foundation Models
edited by Minghao Yin and Shuli Hu
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open
Keywords: data mining; optimization algorithms; domain-specific applications; low-resource scenarios; hybrid modeling and adaptation
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Computational Mathematics Methods and Applications in Engineering Science submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open
Keywords: numerical methods for differential equations: the finite element method (FEM) and finite difference method (FDM); the boundary element method (BEM); mesh-free methods and particle methods; numerical solutions for partial differential equations (PDEs) and ordinary differential equations (ODEs) in engineering models; computational optimization and operations research: linear and nonlinear programming; heuristic and metaheuristic algorithms (e.g.; genetic algorithms; particle swarm optimization); applications in logistics; structural design; and resource management; machine learning and artificial intelligence in engineering: neural networks; deep learning; and reinforcement learning for system modeling and control; data-driven modeling and surrogate models for complex simulations; applications in predictive maintenance; process control; and materials discovery; modeling and simulation: multiphysics and multiscale modeling; computational fluid dynamics (CFD); solid mechanics and structural analysis; simulation of transport phenomena (heat; mass; and momentum); computational statistics and data analysis: bayesian methods and uncertainty quantification; high-dimensional data analysis and signal processing; statistical modeling for engineering reliability and risk assessment; applications in engineering disciplines: civil and environmental engineering (e.g.; water resource management; structural health monitoring); mechanical and aerospace engineering (e.g.; aerodynamics; robotics; thermodynamics); chemical and process engineering (e.g.; reactor design; separation processes); electrical engineering (e.g.; electromagnetics; circuit simulation; control systems). materials science (e.g.; computational materials design)
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
Modeling and Optimization of Complex Systems
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open
Keywords: complex systems; mathematical modeling; discrete-event systems; hybrid systems; system optimization; simulation and analysis; computational methods; scheduling and resource allocation; control and decision-making; performance evaluation
(This special issue belongs to the Section C4: Complex Analysis)
Applications of Mathematical Methods in Economics and Finance
edited by Li-Ching Chen and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 115 | Submission Open
Keywords: mathematical modeling; optimization; game theory; econometrics; decision theory; operations research; stochastic processes; eesource allocation; risk analysis; economic dynamics; quantitative methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section E5: Financial Mathematics)
Object Detection: Algorithms, Computations and Practices, 2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open
Keywords: anchor and anchor-free object detection; few-shot/zero-shot object detection; weak/semi/unsupervised object detection; long-tailed object detection; small object detection; 3D object detection; object detection in challenging conditions; fusion of point cloud and images for object detection; large-scale datasets for object detection
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Mathematical Problems in Financial Fluctuations and Forecasting
edited by Lu Wang
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open
Keywords: application of advanced statistical techniques to financial forecasting; computational methods for solving complex financial problems; modeling and forecasting of financial market volatility; high-frequency financial data analysis; statistical inference; risk management; stochastic processes; analysis of financial volatility forecasting integrating computer technology and mathematical models
(This special issue belongs to the Section E5: Financial Mathematics)
Computational and Machine Learning Methods in Spatial Statistical Modeling
edited by and Ali Lotfi
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open
Keywords: spatial statistical modeling; machine learning for spatial data; spatiotemporal analysis; Bayesian spatial models; deep learning for spatial prediction; Gaussian processes; kriging and geostatistical interpolation; spatial point pattern analysis; cluster detection; autoregressive models; data fusion from multiple spatial sources; spatial uncertainty quantification; applied geospatial data science
(This special issue belongs to the Section D1: Probability and Statistics)
Recent Advances in Stochastic Processes and Their Applications submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open
Keywords: stochastic covariance; mathematical finance; mathematical insurance; continuous-time process; discrete-time process; financial portfolio management; fractional processes; exotic derivative pricing
(This special issue belongs to the Section D1: Probability and Statistics)
Complex System Modeling and Intelligent Control in Uncertain Environments
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open
Keywords: complex system; intelligent control; complex system modeling; intelligent control strategy; machine learning in control; AI in control; intelligent control applications; uncertainty in complex system; uncertainty modeling in complex system
(This special issue belongs to the Section E2: Control Theory and Mechanics)
Swarm Intelligence and Optimization Algorithms, Variants, and Real-World Applications
edited by Yiying Zhang
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open
Keywords: swarm intelligence; optimization algorithms; metaheuristics; real-world applications; hybrid methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Mathematical and Computational Modelling of Fluid Flow Dynamics
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open
Keywords: mathematical modelling of fluid flow; computational fluid dynamics; numerical simulation of fluid flow
(This special issue belongs to the Section C2: Dynamical Systems)
Mathematical and Statistical Modeling in Complex Diseases
edited by Shantia Yarahmadian and Seth F. Oppenheimer
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open
Keywords: partial differential equations; mathematical biology; mathematical modeling; complex diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section E3: Mathematical Biology)
Advances in Control of Stochastic Dynamical Systems
edited by and Jun Cheng
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open
Keywords: stochastic control theory; stochastic dynamical systems; stochastic stability; robust optimization; adaptive control for stochastic systems; stochastic differential equations; machine learning in control
(This special issue belongs to the Section C2: Dynamical Systems)
Advances in Clustering Analysis and Graph Neural Network
edited by Jie Chen
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open
Keywords: clustering analysis; graph neural networks; multi-view clustering; graph learning; learning-based methods; optimization problem; applied mathematics; representation learning; spectral clustering; sparse representation; non-negative matrix factorization; subspace clustering; clustering algorithm; similarity matrix; low-rank tensor
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Fluid Mechanics: Theory and Applications
edited by Marco Aurélio Dos Santos Bernardes
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open
Keywords: computational fluid dynamics (CFDs); theoretical fluid mechanics; turbulence modeling; multiphase flow; reactive flows (combustion); triply periodic minimal surfaces (TPMSs); fluid– structure interaction (FSI); mathematical modeling; high-fidelity simulations (DNS/LES/RANS); transport phenomena
(This special issue belongs to the Section C: Mathematical Analysis)
Machine Learning Techniques and Surrogate Models in Designing, Optimizing, and Analyzing Engineering Systems
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; surrogate model; engineering system; sensitivity analysis; regression; approximation; interpolation; optimization          
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Advances in Financial Mathematics and Risk Management
edited by , Piluso Fabio, Jaime Gil Lafuente and
submission deadline 1 May 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 28011 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; risk management; portfolio optimization; machine learning; decision making
(This special issue belongs to the Section E5: Financial Mathematics)
Optimization and Mathematical Modelling in Transport and Logistics Network
edited by and
submission deadline 1 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3463 | Submission Open
Keywords: low-carbon management; sustainable logistics; transport infrastructure; network optimization; risk management; data-driven models; dynamic modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
Differential Equations in Decision Making submission deadline 1 May 2026 | Viewed by 630 | Submission Open
Keywords: actuarial science; big data; decision making; data science; differential equations; mathematical biology; mathematical modeling; medical decision making; numerical analysis; optimization; predictability; statistical learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section C1: Difference and Differential Equations)
Nonlinear Control and Its Applications submission deadline 1 May 2026 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open
Keywords: nonlinear dynamical systems; mathematical modeling; nonlinear control; system identification; stability; complex systems; control theory; real-world applications; power systems; power electronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
Mathematical Methods and Applications in Signal Analysis, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence
edited by Ikhlas M. Abdel-Qader
submission deadline 7 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1763 | Submission Open
Keywords: mathematical methods; signal analysis; machine learning; artificial intelligence; time-frequency analysis; deep learning; image processing; feature extraction; pattern recognition; quantum signal processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Advanced Information and Signal Processing: Models and Algorithms
edited by and
submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8318 | 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)
Combinatorics, Riordan Matrices and Umbral Calculus—in Memory of Prof. Emanuele Munarini
edited by
submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 7498 | Submission Open
Keywords: enumerative combinatorics; generating functions; combinatorial matrices; Riordan arrays; umbral calculus; sheffer sequences; Hankel matrices and determinants; Riordan group and its subgroups; fractional calculus; combinatorial number theory; combinatorial identities; special functions and special polynomials; hypergeometric series; orthogonal polynomials; q-calculus; matrices and polynomials in graph theory
(This special issue belongs to the Section A: Algebra and Logic)
Recent Advances in Nonlinear Control Theory and System Dynamics
edited by and
submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1007 | Submission Open
Keywords: dynamics modeling and analysis of nonlinear systems; nonlinear control theory; stability analysis; analysis and control of fractional systems; chaos control and synchronization; system stability and performance optimization; robot control theory; multiphysics field coupling control; artificial intelligence-driven control theory
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
Big Data Mining and Knowledge Graph with Application
edited by Xia Xie and
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1855 | Submission Open
Keywords: knowledge graph; big data mining; semantic modeling; reasoning; GraphRAG; scene graph-based scene understanding
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Human–Computer Interaction: Techniques, Algorithms and Real-World Impact
edited by
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 123 | Submission Open
Keywords: HCI; user experience; autonomous and complex systems; AI-driven algorithm technologies; interactive haptics; human– cybernetics systems; human factor and user behavior          
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Mathematical Methods Applied in Software Engineering
edited by Yingjun Zhang and Liyan Song
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open
Keywords: formal methods; software prediction; software verification; mathematical modeling; model checking; logic in software engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
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