Studies of Image Processing with Symmetry/Asymmetry

Dear Colleagues,

Symmetry and asymmetry play fundamental roles in image processing, computer vision, and pattern recognition. Symmetry analysis is widely used for object detection, image segmentation, shape representation, medical diagnosis, biometric systems, industrial inspection, and multimedia security. Conversely, asymmetry analysis has become increasingly important in applications where irregularities, anomalies, or structural differences carry significant diagnostic or semantic information, such as medical imaging, defect detection, facial analysis, and intelligent surveillance systems.

Recent advances in artificial intelligence, deep learning, optimization algorithms, and embedded systems have significantly accelerated research in this field. Modern image processing techniques now exploit both symmetric and asymmetric properties to improve robustness, accuracy, interpretability, and computational efficiency across a wide range of real-world applications.

This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for researchers and practitioners to present recent theoretical advances, innovative methodologies, and practical applications related to symmetry/asymmetry in image processing and computer vision.

This Special Issue aims to gather high-quality original research contributions and review articles focusing on the analysis, modeling, detection, and exploitation of symmetry and asymmetry in image processing and related domains. We particularly welcome interdisciplinary works combining artificial intelligence, machine learning, optimization techniques, signal processing, computer vision, and embedded implementations.

The proposed topic is fully aligned with the journal scope, as it addresses emerging challenges and recent developments in advanced image analysis and intelligent visual systems. The Special Issue seeks to promote innovative solutions, theoretical developments, and practical applications that contribute to the advancement of modern image processing technologies.

The objective is to collect at least 10 high-quality articles from researchers worldwide and foster scientific discussions on recent trends and future perspectives in this rapidly evolving field.

In this Special Issue, original research articles, review papers, short communications, and application-oriented studies are welcome. Research topics include, but are not limited to:

• Symmetry and asymmetry detection in images and videos;
• Pattern recognition and shape analysis;
• Medical image analysis based on symmetry/asymmetry;
• Deep learning for image understanding;
• Computer vision and intelligent visual systems;
• Feature extraction and image representation;
• Image segmentation and object recognition;
• Multimedia security and image authentication;
• 2D/3D image processing applications;
• Biometrics and facial asymmetry analysis;
• Optimization algorithms for image processing;
• Embedded and real-time image processing systems;
• Industrial inspection and anomaly detection;
• Remote sensing and satellite image analysis;
• AI-driven image enhancement and restoration;
• Explainable AI in computer vision;
• Signal and image fusion techniques;
• Applications of symmetry in robotics and autonomous systems.

We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions.

Dr. Ahmed Bencherqui
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.

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.

• image processing
• symmetry
• asymmetry
• computer vision
• deep learning
• pattern recognition
• medical imaging
• artificial intelligence
• image analysis
• optimization algorithms