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New Advances in Coding Theory and Cryptography, 3rd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 98 | Submission Open
Keywords: encryption; verifiable computing; cryptographic protocols; coding theory; blockchain; cloud security; digital twins; edge computing; threat and attack; machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
The Mathematics of Uncertainty in Game Theory
edited by , Maria Romaniello and Alba Roviello
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open
Keywords: game theory; ambiguity; imprecise probabilities; noncooperative games; psychological games; general equilibrium; insurance mathematics
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
Data-Driven Artificial Intelligence and Optimization for Real-World Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open
Keywords: data-driven artificial intelligence; predictive control; anomaly detection; optimization strategies; graph neural networks (GNNs); multimodal sensor fusion; moving horizon estimation; self-organizing maps (SOMs); attention mechanisms; spatiotemporal modeling
Advanced Mathematical Models in Engineering Design Optimization
edited by Jin Yi and Wei Xia
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open
Keywords: design optimization; multi-fidelity surrogate modeling; physical-informed neural networks; generative design; digital twins
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
Clifford Analysis: Theory, Methods, and Multidisciplinary Applications
edited by Ji-eun Kim
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open
Keywords: clifford analysis; monogenic functions; dirac operator; hypercomplex analysis; partial differential equations; geometric calculus; mathematical physics; signal and image processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section C: Mathematical Analysis)
Research on Reaction–Diffusion Equations and Population Dynamics
edited by Hua Nie
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open
Keywords: reaction– diffusion model; population dynamics; spatial heterogeneity; biological invasion; predator-prey model; competition model; chemostat; coexistence; stability; pattern formation
(This special issue belongs to the Section C2: Dynamical Systems)
Cryptography, Data Security, and Cloud Computing
edited by Yujue Wang
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open
Keywords: post-quantum cryptography; encryption; digital signature; privacy protection; authentication; cloud security; cloud access control; homomorphic encryption; secure multi-party computation; intrusion detection systems; edge-cloud security; zero-trust architectures; AI-driven threat modeling; blockchain for data integrity; lightweight authentication
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Advanced Methods in the Mathematical Modeling of Economics, Econometrics, and Financial Management, 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open
Keywords: modeling in economics and financial management; financial econometrics; time series analysis and forecasting; modeling in corporate finance; prediction of bankruptcy and failure; earnings management; AI applications; data mining
(This special issue belongs to the Section E5: Financial Mathematics)
Mathematical Foundations and Advanced Applications of Machine Learning in Image Processing and Computer Vision
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open
Keywords: image classification; segmentation; and object detection; scene understanding and semantic segmentation; image enhancement and restoration; 3D reconstruction and depth estimation; visual tracking and video analysis; generative models (GANs; diffusion models) for image synthesis; medical image analysis and diagnostic tools; edge AI and deployment in resource-constrained environments; explainability and interpretability in vision models; multimodal approaches integrating visual and textual or sensor data
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Advances in Computer Vision and Image Processing with Applications to Bioinformatics
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioinformatics; deep learning; multi-modal learning; disease diagnostics; biomedical image analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section E3: Mathematical Biology)
Innovative Methods in Financial Modeling: From Econometrics to Entropy
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open
Keywords: financial mathematics; econometrics; time series analysis; entropy; financial networks; data-driven financial methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section E5: Financial Mathematics)
Application of Neural Networks and Deep Learning, 2nd Edition
edited by and Yundi Chu
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open
Keywords: fuzzy neural network control; intelligent control; reinforcement learning; deep learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Deep Learning and Adaptive Control, 4th Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep learning; CNN; RNN; transformer model; optimization of deep learning; applications of deep learning; reinforcement-learning-based control; applications of reinforcement learning; adaptive iterative learning control; modeling of adaptive systems; design of adaptive controllers; application of adaptive control
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Advances in Fractional Calculus for Modeling and Applications submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open
Keywords: fractional calculus; non-integer order modeling; fractional differential equations; fractional integral inequalities; fractional-order control; computational and numerical methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
Optimization-Aware Explainable Machine Learning: Algorithms, Metrics and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open
Keywords: optimization-aware machine learning; explainable artificial intelligence; model interpretability; explanation stability; multi-objective optimization; model selection strategies; trustworthy artificial intelligence; interpretability metrics; stakeholder-aligned explanations; decision support systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Recent Developments in Partial Differential Equations and Their Applications
edited by Mengyao Ding
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open
Keywords: nonlinear elliptic and parabolic equations; nonlocal operators; chemotaxis models; fluid equations
(This special issue belongs to the Section C1: Difference and Differential Equations)
Analysis, Optimization, and Control in Partial Differential Equations
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open
Keywords: boundary-value problems; control theory and computation; control of partial differential equations; output regulation theory for infinite-dimensional systems; mathematical theory of artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section C1: Difference and Differential Equations)
Recent Developments in Harmonic Analysis: Theory and Applications
edited by Jiman Zhao
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open
Keywords: function spaces (including variable exponent function spaces); Fourier transform; linear canonical transform; Dunkl transform; wavelet transform; singular integral operators; maximal operators; multipliers; pseudo-differential operators; applications to PDEs; applications to signal processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section C: Mathematical Analysis)
Advances in Mathematics Cryptography and Information Security submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open
Keywords: classical cryptography; elliptic-curve cryptography; residuosity-based cryptography; code-based cryptography; lattice-based cryptography; cryptographic protocols; security; privacy
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
From Theory to Impact: Applications of Fuzzy Sets and Metaheuristic Algorithms submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open
Keywords: fuzzy sets; intuitionistic fuzzy sets; metaheuristic algorithms; hybrid algorithms; modelling; optimization; control; data mining; uncertainty management; forecasting
(This special issue belongs to the Section D2: Operations Research and Fuzzy Decision Making)
Recent Advances in Nonlinear Dynamics: Chaos, Synchronization, and Their Theoretical and Practical Applications
edited by Runfa Zhang, Zhongzhou Lan and Jianguo Liu
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open
Keywords: hemorheology; Hirota bilinear method; chaos; synchronization; integrable system; Lattice Boltzmann method; mathematical physics; matter waves; neural network; nonlinear optics and photonics; nonlinear partial differential equations; nonlinear waves; symbolic computation; solitons; hemodynamics
(This special issue belongs to the Section C2: Dynamical Systems)
Computational Methods and Applications of Neural Networks
edited by Wuman Luo
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep learning; neural networks; representation learning; learning theory; optimization; probabilistic methods; artificial intelligence for sciences
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Advances in Multi-View Clustering: Theory, Algorithms, and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open
Keywords: multi-view clustering; multi-modal learning; deep embedding; transformer; adversarial learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Applied Mathematics for Information Security and Applications
edited by Ruey-Shun Chen
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open
Keywords: cloud/edge; IoT & cyber‑physical systems security; trustworthy AI & LLM security; distributed systems & blockchain security; privacy‑preserving computation & network security; human factors & image security
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Recent and Innovative Advances in the Modeling, Control, and Estimation of Time-Delay Systems in Sciences and Engineering submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open
Keywords: dynamical systems; time-delay systems; delayed controllers; industrial applications; stability and stabilization of systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section E2: Control Theory and Mechanics)
Bio-Inspired Optimization and Computational Intelligence in Complex Systems submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-inspired computing; swarm intelligence; intelligent computing; intelligent embedded systems; fuzzy logic control; evolutionary algorithms; nature-inspired optimization; complex systems; hybrid intelligent systems; computational intelligence; machine learning for optimization; adaptive systems; soft computing; metaheuristic algorithms; real-time intelligent systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Application of Computer Vision and Image Processing with Machine Learning and Mathematical Methods
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open
Keywords: computer vision; image processing; machine learning; deep learning; mathematical modeling; pattern recognition
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
Dynamics on Complex Networks: Theory, Modelling, and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open
Keywords: higher order networks; hypergraph; multilayer networks; dynamical processes; game theory; percolation; network dismantling
(This special issue belongs to the Section C2: Dynamical Systems)
New Advances in Complex Networks with Applications
edited by Yang Liu
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open
Keywords: complex networks; network dynamics; multilayer networks; network resilience; community detection; graph neural networks; temporal networks; network controllability; network embedding; higher-order interactions; network science applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Advances in Mathematical Methods of Quantum Mechanics
edited by Maciej W. Janowicz
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open
Keywords: quantum mechanics; mathematical methods; computational quantum physics; quantum information theory
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
Advances in Operator Theory and Nonlinear Evolution Equations
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open
Keywords: operator theory; nonlinear semigroup; operator algebra; Riesz-Dunford integral; resolvent approximation; logarithmic representation
(This special issue belongs to the Section C: Mathematical Analysis)
Mathematical Programming, Optimization and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 12 | Submission Open
Keywords: mathematical programming; optimization algorithms; large-scale optimization; stochastic programming; robust optimization; integer programming; multi-objective optimization; operations research; machine learning optimization; applied optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section D2: Operations Research and Fuzzy Decision Making)
Time Series Analysis: Methods and Applications submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 11 | Submission Open
Keywords: time series analysis; nonlinear and non-stationary processes; multivariate time series; functional time series; robust and semiparametric methods; stochastic process modeling; Bayesian inference and Bayesian control charts; machine learning and deep learning for time series; forecasting and prediction; epidemiological and SEIRD/SEIRDV models; public health surveillance; financial and economic time series; industrial statistics and quality control; profile monitoring; high-dimensional and spatio-temporal data; missing and contaminated data; longitudinal and survival data; operations research and optimization; risk modeling and economic capital models    
(This special issue belongs to the Section D1: Probability and Statistics)
Quantitative Methods in Digital Finance submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 10 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital finance; fintech; quantitative methods; cryptocurrency modeling; blockchain technology; decentralized finance; machine learning; automated market makers; portfolio optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section E5: Financial Mathematics)
Mathematical Logic and Category Theory with Applications
edited by and Walter Carnielli
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 4 | Submission Open
Keywords: category theory; topos theory; model theory; theoretical computer science; non classical logics; algebraic logic; universal algebra; hypercompositional algebra; commutative algebra; smooth commutative algebra
(This special issue belongs to the Section A: Algebra and Logic)
Mathematical Foundations and New Advances in Deep Learning Applications
edited by and Geon Woo Lee
submission deadline 1 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 636 | Submission Open
Keywords: mathematical methods in deep learning for speech processing; algorithms for computer vision applications; machine vision and optimization for industrial automation; advances in natural language processing: models and algorithms; deep learning and mathematical modeling in IoT systems; real-time audio and video analysis through neural network algorithms; optimization in edge computing and intelligent IoT devices; mathematical techniques for sensor data analysis in smart environments; cross-disciplinary deep learning applications in healthcare; finance; and security; novel neural network architectures for multi-modal data processing; adaptive systems and machine learning: theoretical foundations; semantic analysis; knowledge representation; and algorithmic approaches; deep learning for smart cities and surveillance systems: algorithmic innovations; usability and user interaction optimization in AI-driven interfaces; evaluation frameworks and methodologies for deep learning-based systems; emerging trends in AI-driven automation: mathematical and algorithmic perspectives
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Mathematical Plasma Physics
edited by Nikos Kallinikos
submission deadline 1 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 476 | Submission Open
Keywords: flux surfaces; magnetic islands; quasisymmetry; magnetic confinement; near-axis analysis; magnetohydrostatics; gyrokinetics; divertors; magnetic coils; stellarators
(This special issue belongs to the Section E4: Mathematical Physics)
Safe, Trustworthy and Ethical Artificial Intelligence: Theory and Applications
edited by Chi Liu and Sheng Shen
submission deadline 1 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); trustworthiness; ethics; safety; transparency; bias; accountability; privacy; governance; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Mathematical Methods and Statistics for Economics, Actuarial Science and Finance
edited by
submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1513 | Submission Open
Keywords: econometrics; financial mathematics; actuarial modeling; mathematical economics; quantitative finance; statistical analysis and modeling; time series analysis; optimization techniques; machine learning in finance; big data analytics for economic and financial applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
Mathematical Dynamic Flow Models, 2nd Edition submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 797 | Submission Open
Keywords: mathematical models; newtonian fluids and non-newtonian fluids; unsteady and steady flows; dynamic flow applications; geodynamic models; numerical simulations
(This special issue belongs to the Section C2: Dynamical Systems)
Next-Generation Quantum Security: Algorithms, Cryptography, and Computational Breakthroughs
edited by and
submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open
Keywords: post-quantum cryptography; cryptographic implementation; protocol security; security architectures; date security; homomorphic encryption; machine learning and ai security; privacy technologies and mechanisms; embedded systems security; side-channel analysis; attacks and defense; hardware security; intrusion detection and prevention        
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Mathematical and Artificial Intelligence Applications in Network Information Security and Network Traffic Processing
edited by and Guangjie Liu
submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open
Keywords: mathematical modeling; network security; encrypted traffic analysis; AI/ML applications; anomaly detection; cybersecurity analytics; network traffic optimization; IoT security; deep learning; machine learning; cryptography; network performance analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Advancements in Privacy-Preserving Collaborative Learning for Graphs
edited by Zhenzhen Xie
submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open
Keywords: collaborative learning; graph learning; privacy
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Machine Learning with Applications to Image Process and Computer Vision
edited by Chenyang Wang
submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep learning; machine learning; computer vision; image processing; optimization theory; evolutionary computation; probabilistic models; generative models
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
New Advances in Network and Edge Computing
edited by Miaojiang Chen, and Wenjing Xiao
submission deadline 17 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4368 | Submission Open
Keywords: edge computing; deep learning; 5G; next-generation communication networks; applied ML/DL
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
Artificial Intelligence and Game Theory
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 10768 | Submission Open
Keywords: game theory; artificial intelligence; power system; sustainable and renewable energy; engineering optimization decision
(This special issue belongs to the Section E2: Control Theory and Mechanics)
Privacy-Preserving Techniques in AI, Blockchain and Cloud Systems with Formal Mathematical Analysis, 2nd Edition
edited by Jialing He, Zhi Fang and Chunhai Li
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2996 | Submission Open
Keywords: privacy-preserving techniques; secure smart contracts in blockchain; AI-driven threat detection; identity management on decentralized platforms; federated learning; privacy-aware data sharing; trust and reputation management; privacy-enhancing cryptography; scalability optimization; cloud; provable security; symbolic analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
Fusion of Evolutionary Computation and Multidisciplinary Innovations for Emerging Optimization Challenges
edited by and Jun Yu
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 346 | Submission Open
Keywords: meta-/hyper-heuristics optimization; AI-driven optimization; optimization theory analysis; mathematical optimization algorithms; evolutionary computation; interdisciplinary applications      
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
Constraint Utilization in Data and Signal Processing
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open
Keywords: dynamic modeling; geometrical analysis; optimization; estimation; numerical analysis; fitting; equality/inequality constraint
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
Mathematical Methods for Deep Neural Network Optimization submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 31 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep neural networks (DNNs); optimization methods; gradient descent and variants; convex and non-convex optimization; stochastic optimization; variational methods; approximation theory; regularization techniques; generalization and stability; convergence analysis; numerical linear algebra in DNNs; sparse and low-rank methods; differential equations and dynamical systems; Bayesian optimization; mathematical foundations of machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section E1: Mathematics and Computer Science)
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