Symmetry in Algebraic Topology, Homological Algebra and Group Theory
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Mathematics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: commutative rings; homological algebra; category theory; algebra
Interests: module theory; homological algebra; quivers representation theory
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Symmetry plays a fundamental role in various mathematical disciplines and their applications in fields such as physics, computer science, and beyond. In recent decades, the exploration of symmetry through the lenses of algebraic topology, homological algebra, and group theory has led to significant breakthroughs in our understanding of mathematical structures and their interrelations.
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue, which seeks to provide a platform for current research and new developments in the study of symmetry in algebraic contexts. The objective is to assemble a collection of high-quality articles that deepen the theoretical foundations, expand the methodological tools, and promote interdisciplinary applications of symmetry.
This Special Issue aims to highlight contemporary research that sits at the interface of these areas and demonstrates the deep and often unexpected connections between symmetry, cohomological methods, and algebraic structure. It aligns closely with the journal’s scope on advanced theoretical mathematics and interdisciplinary approaches involving symmetry.
This Special Issue welcomes original research articles and review papers. Research topics include, but are not limited to, the following topics:
- Symmetries in algebraic topology and topological invariants;
- Homological methods in algebra and geometry;
- Representations of groups and symmetry phenomena;
- Computational aspects of cohomology and symmetry;
- Derived categories and triangulated structures;
- Group cohomology and its applications;
- Symmetric structures in mathematical physics;
- Categorical approaches to symmetry;
- Algebraic K-theory and symmetry.
We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions.
Dr. Brahim Fahid
Prof. Dr. Driss Bennis
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Symmetry is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- symmetry
- algebraic topology
- homological algebra
- group theory
- cohomology
- topological invariants
- group representations
- derived categories
- algebraic structures
- mathematical physics
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