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Symmetry-Related Quantum Phases in Exciton-Polariton Condensates
edited by Zhaoxin Liang
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1333 | Submission Open
Keywords: polariton Bose-Einstein condensate; driven-dissipative Gross-Pitaevskii equation; superfluidity; SU(2) or SU(1; 1) symmetry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physics)
Symmetric/Asymmetric Analysis and Design of Microwave Circuits/Antennas
edited by Jianpeng Wang
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 624 | Submission Open
Keywords: antenna; function integration; microwave component; filter; power divider; phase shifter; balun; frequency selective surface
(This special issue belongs to the Section Engineering and Materials)
Asymmetry and Symmetry in Intelligent Computing Theory
edited by Peizhong Liu and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 371 | Submission Open
Keywords: cloud computing; data science; bio-informatics; intelligent information retrieval; human– machine interaction and interfaces; signal and image processing; robotics; system control; telecommunications; virtual reality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer)
Symmetry/Asymmetry in Human Movement and Sensors Applied in Bioengineering
edited by Wangdo Kim
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 331 | Submission Open
Keywords: symmetry in biomechanics; asymmetry in human movement; sensors in bioengineering; gait analysis; biomechanical modeling; movement disorder diagnosis; rehabilitation technology; wearable sensors; motion tracking systems; symmetry in neurorehabilitation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Life Sciences)
Symmetry in Advanced Optoelectronics and Nanophotonics
edited by Redouane En-Nadir, and Haddou El Ghazi
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 214 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; nanostructures; symmetry in optoelectronics; nanophotonics; quantum materials; solar cells; photodetectors; light– matter interactions; photonic applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Engineering and Materials)
Selected Papers: The 18th International Conference on Advanced Computer Theory and Engineering (ICACTE 2025)
edited by Zhigeng Pan and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 131 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence and machine learning; computer systems and networks; data science and applications; human– computer interaction and multimedia; software engineering and applications; quantum information and quantum computing; blockchain technology and applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer)
AI-Driven Optimization for EDA: Balancing Symmetry and Asymmetry
edited by and Abdelaziz Ahaitouf
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI-driven optimization; electronic design automation; symmetry in circuit design; asymmetry in optimization; machine learning in EDA; neural networks and their applications in EDA; metaheuristic algorithms; deep learning for design automation; design space exploration; circuit optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer)
Applications Based on Symmetry/Asymmetry in Solid Mechanics
edited by Zhongtong Wang and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open
Keywords: computational and theoretical solid mechanics; advanced materials and metamaterials; stress and failure; structural design and optimization; soft matter and bioinspired materials; nonlinear; multiscale; and anisotropic mechanics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Engineering and Materials)
Chiral Quark Models and Their Applications submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open
Keywords: nonperturbative QCD; chiral quark models; effective field theories; LQCD; chiral symmetry breaking and restoration; Nambu– Jona-Lasinio model and extensions; quark-meson models; linear sigma model; thermodynamics of strongly interacting matter; QCD phase diagram; color superconductivity; meson properties; Isospin asymmetric matter; external magnetic fields; Dyson-Schwinger equations; neutron stars and compact objects; non-extensive statistics; applications to relativistic heavy ion collisions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physics)
Advances in Metamaterials with Symmetry/Asymmetry: Optical, Acoustic, Mechanical, Photonic, Chiral, Electromagnetic, and Nonlinear Applications
edited by José Luis Rodríguez-Muñoz, and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open
Keywords: metamaterials; symmetry; mechanical properties; chirality; electromagnetic waves; nonlinear phenomena; design; fabrication; experimental studies; theoretical modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Engineering and Materials)
Symmetry or Asymmetry in Cosmology
edited by , and Hsu-Wen Chiang
submission deadline 18 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 19 | Submission Open
Keywords: cosmic inflation; non-gaussianity; modified gravity; effective field theory; cosmological correlators; parity violation; dark matter; dark energy; gravitational waves; large-scale structure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physics)
Symmetry Energy in Nuclear Physics and Astrophysics submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10375 | Submission Open
Keywords: Nuclear symmetry energy; Equation of state; Nuclear structure; Nuclear astrophysics; Heavy ion physics; Neutron-rich nuclei; Nuclear binding energy; Symmetric nuclear matter; Neutron stars
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physics)
Symmetry/Asymmetry in Wireless Communication and Sensor Networks II
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4842 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer)
Applications of Symmetry/Asymmetry in Artificial Intelligence and Deep Metaheuristics
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2907 | Submission Open
Keywords: symmetry; asymmetry; Internet of Things (IoT); big data; artificial intelligence; metaheuristic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer)
Quantum Entanglement and Quantum Information in High Energy Physics
edited by Theodota Lagouri
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1930 | Submission Open
Keywords: quantum entanglement; quantum information; quantum computing; quantum machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physics)
Applications of Special Functions in Complex Analysis and Their Symmetries submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1368 | Submission Open
Keywords: univalent functions; multivalent functions; special functions; multiplicative calculus; quantum calculus; differential subordination; differential superordination; fuzzy differential subordinations and superordinations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mathematics)
Symmetry Application in Metals and Alloys
edited by Bo Zhang and Yimin Zhuo
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1137 | Submission Open
Keywords: symmetric and asymmetric characteristics; metals and alloys; metal matrix composites; cermets; joining; casting; forging; additive manufacturing; powder metallurgy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Engineering and Materials)
Symmetry Studies and Application in Power System Stability
edited by Siqi Wu and Chang Li
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 579 | Submission Open
Keywords: symmetry; power system; power electronics; symmetric fault; asymmetric fault; stability; balanced condition; renewable energy; signal processing; inverter-based resources
(This special issue belongs to the Section Engineering and Materials)
Symmetry and Asymmetry in Biomechanics and Gait Mechanics
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 390 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomechanics; gait mechanics; symmetry; asymmetry; health; human movement; performance optimization; rehabilitation; assistive technologies; sports science
(This special issue belongs to the Section Life Sciences)
Symmetry and Distributed Power System
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 290 | Submission Open
Keywords: distributed power systems; power system symmetry; harmonic detection; fault analysis; state estimation; renewable energy modeling; deep learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Engineering and Materials)
Exploring the Advances in Symmetry and Quantum Field Theory: From Subatomic Interactions to the Early Universe
edited by and Naser Ahmadiniaz
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 249 | Submission Open
Keywords: quantum fields (scalar; fermionic; gauge); feynman diagrams and perturbation theory; renormalization (UV divergence; counterterms); path integral formulation; loop corrections; symmetries and conservation laws (Noether's theorem); semi-classical approximation: quantum fields on classical spacetimes; vacuum states in curved spacetimes (Hartle-Hawking; Bunch-Davies); particle creation in curved spacetime (Hawking radiation; Unruh effect); quantum anomalies in early universe dynamics; quantum effects in the cosmic microwave background (CMB)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physics)
Symmetry in Biosensors
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 165 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-photoelectric sensing; microsensors; trace detection; liquid biopsy; biomarker research; cancer diagnostics; food safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Engineering and Materials)
Symmetry/Asymmetry in Data Mining & Machine Learning
edited by , and Kuiyu Chen
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open
Keywords: data mining; machine learning; symmetry/asymmetry theory and analysis; symmetry/asymmetry property discovery; symmetry/asymmetry-inspired training; symmetry/asymmetry-inspired model; dynamic symmetry-breaking data analysis; multimodal data/signal fusion; data/signal classification and recognition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer)
Symmetry in Chaos Theory and Applications submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open
Keywords: symmetry in nonlinear and chaotic systems; memristor-based chaotic circuits and networks; multistability and coexisting attractors; fractal and fractional-order chaotic systems; chaos-based encryption and secure communication; symmetry breaking and bifurcation analysis; control and synchronization of symmetric chaos; applications in signal processing and computation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Engineering and Materials)
Composite Structural Systems: Materials, Components, Structures, and Symmetry submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open
Keywords: composite materials; structural systems; dynamic behaviors; symmetry principles; multi-material coupling effects; symmetry of damage modes; refined numerical simulation; optimization techniques; morphology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Engineering and Materials)
Symmetry Applied in Operational Research submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open
Keywords: symmetry in optimization and mathematical programming; symmetrical algorithms for logistics and supply chains; game-theoretic applications of symmetry; symmetry-breaking techniques in decision making; interdisciplinary connections with physics and engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Engineering and Materials)
Symmetry and Asymmetry in Mechanical Engineering: Fundamentals, Design, and Applications
edited by and Sahin Gungor
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open
Keywords: mechanical engineering; symmetric and asymmetric design; thermal sciences; heat and mass transfer; fluid flow and dynamics; advanced materials; mechanical systems; mechanical design; materials and structures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Engineering and Materials)
Selected Papers: The 20th International Conference on Information Security Practice and Experience (ISPEC 2025)
edited by and Hu Xiong
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open
Keywords: cryptology; applied cryptography; mobile security; cloud security; access control; privacy enhanced technology; viruses and malware; software security; database security; web security; operating system security; intrusion detection; big data security and privacy; biometric Security; implementation; network security; key management; security and privacy in ubiquitous computing; formal methods for security; digital forensics; security for critical infrastructures; embedded systems security; lightweight security; smart grid security; cyber security for urban transportation; cyber-physical security; cryptocurrency
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer)
Studies of Symmetry/Asymmetry in Biosensors and Their Application
edited by , Germán Ernesto Gomez and Liliana Patricia Fernández
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open
Keywords: synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials; metal nanoparticles; biosensors; emerging contaminants; advances and applications of new nanosensors; environmental toxicity markers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Life Sciences)
Symmetry in Stellar Astrophysics: Structure, Properties, and Applications
edited by Pierluca Carenza and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open
Keywords: stellar physics; astroparticle physics; stellar simulations; magnetohydrodynamics; neutrinos; radiative transfer; asteroseismology; axions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physics)
Symmetries and Asymmetries in Space Physics
edited by and Zoltán Németh
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open
Keywords: space physics; space plasmas; space weather; solar physics; planetary physics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physics)
Quantum Symmetries: Structures, Dynamics, and Algebra
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open
Keywords: Lie groups and Lie algebra; unitary groups; U(n); Lorentz and Poincaré groups; gauge symmetries and invariance; GUT symmetry; CPT symmetries; spin symmetry; supersymmetry (SUSY); noncommutative geometry; braid groups and its algebra; anyonic statistics and fusion rules; conformal symmetries; spin symmetry; deformed quantum symmetries
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physics)
Symmetry/Asymmetry in Micro/Nano-Electromechanical Systems
edited by and Xu Xu
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open
Keywords: micro/nano-electromechanical systems; mechanical properties; low-dimensional materials; molecular dynamics simulation; nonlinear dynamical systems; data-driven methods; machine learning methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Engineering and Materials)
Symmetry/Asymmetry in Advanced Neutrino Physics
edited by Tanaz Angelina Mohayai and Kevin J. Kelly
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open
Keywords: neutrino interactions; detector systematics; liquid and gaseous argon TPCs; neutrino mass models; CP violation; sterile neutrinos; dark matter connections
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physics)
Advances in Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) and Asymmetry/Symmetry submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open
Keywords: microelectromechanical system (MEMS); symmetry/asymmetry; microfabrication; coupled resonators; sensors; actuators; vibration mechanics; dynamics; microfluids; PMUT; accelerometer; electric field sensor; thermometer; mass sensor; quantum dots; phonon– photon interaction; internal resonance; biosensor; energy harvester; microphone
(This special issue belongs to the Section Engineering and Materials)
Advances in Chemical Engineering and Symmetry/Asymmetry
edited by Gustavo Vieira Olivieri, and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 21 | Submission Open
Keywords: symmetry and asymmetry; chemical engineering; molecular interactions; organic applications; biotechnology; computational fluid dynamics; catalysts; solid particles; novel materials; membranes; adsorbents; industrial equipment; process safety; modeling; simulation; optimization; intensification; process control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Engineering and Materials)
AI-Driven Optimization Under Symmetry and Uncertainty in Smart Manufacturing Systems submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 12 | Submission Open
Keywords: symmetry; uncertainty; optimization; smart manufacturing; Industry 4.0; artificial intelligence; robust optimization; graph neural networks; reinforcement learning; additive manufacturing; digital twins
(This special issue belongs to the Section Engineering and Materials)
Cooperative Control of Multi-Agent Systems over Signed Networks: Symmetry and Asymmetry Perspectives
edited by Mengji Shi
submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open
Keywords: cooperative control; multi-agent systems; signed networks; symmetry; asymmetry; bipartite consensus; distributed algorithms; structural balance; flocking; switching topologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer)
Studies of Symmetry and Asymmetry in Big Data
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open
Keywords: symmetry; asymmetry; big data; deep learning; feature extraction; artificial intelligence; medical imaging; cancer detection; data imbalance; model interpretability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer)
Asymmetric and Symmetric Data Analysis in Equipment Fault Diagnosis and Health Management
edited by , , Guoqiang Li and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open
Keywords: asymmetric data analysis; symmetric data analysis; fault diagnosis; health management; artificial intelligence (AI); machine learning; predictive maintenance; condition monitoring; prognostic health management; IoT integration; mechanical system reliability; failure prediction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Engineering and Materials)
Symmetry in Smart Materials and Structures
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart materials and structures; mechanics-based design; symmetry/asymmetry observation; mathematical modelling; numerical computation; simulation methods; symmetry/asymmetry analysis; engineering applications; sensors and actuators; nonlinear dynamics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Engineering and Materials)
Studies in Cybersecurity with Symmetry/Asymmetry
edited by , Xibin Zhao, Zonghui Li and Jiqiang Liu
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 4 | Submission Open
Keywords: cybersecurity; artificial intelligence; anomaly detection; symmetric security; asymmetric systems; adversarial learning; intrusion detection; intelligent defense
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer)
Symmetry and Its Application in Fluid Mechanics
edited by Zhenyu Ouyang, Fangyang Yuan and Chundong Xue
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1027 | Submission Open
Keywords: multiphase flows; microfluidics; nanofluidics; droplets; bubbles; active material; soft material; multicomponent; particle manipulation; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physics)
Symmetry in Metamaterials, Composite Structures, and Lattice Structures
edited by Shengjie Zhao, and Zhaohua Wang
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 177 | Submission Open
Keywords: metamaterials; lattice structures; composite structures; periodic structures; design optimization; computer-aided design; additive manufacturing; computational modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Engineering and Materials)
Symmetries in Algebraic Combinatorics and Their Applications submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open
Keywords: Cayley graph; binary tree; Dyck path; Christoffel word; integer frieze; integer partition; nilpotent graph; prime graph; polygon triangulation; poset; snake graph; braid representation; Dynkin algebra; cluster algebra; Lie algebra; matrix problem; poset representation; quiver representation; Thompson’ s group
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mathematics)
Symmetry and Asymmetry on Artificial Neural Networks for Visual Learning
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 228 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; computer vision; image processing; pattern recognition; machine learning; deep learning; artificial neural networks
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer)
Cross-Disciplinary Footprints in Astro-Particle Physics
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 12 | Submission Open
Keywords: dark matter; dark matter streams; gravitational focusing; dark matter candidates; composite exotica; cosmic rays; cross-disciplinary mysteries; planetary dependency; society relevant spin-OFFs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physics)
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