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Symmetry in Cosmological Theories and Observations
edited by and Gansukh Tumurtushaa
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4575 | Submission Open
Keywords: inflationary models and primordial symmetries; symmetry breaking in the early Universe; dark matter and dark energy models; cosmic microwave background radiation; gravitational waves and their implications for symmetry; galaxy formation and the large-scale structure of the Universe; baryogenesis and leptogenesis; symmetries in high-energy astrophysics; black holes and their symmetries; tests of fundamental symmetries using astronomical observations; symmetry principles in modified gravity theories; topological defects and cosmic strings; constraints on symmetry from cosmological data; symmetries in the evolution of the universe; role of symmetry in cosmological perturbations; asymmetry in cosmic baryon and lepton numbers; probing cosmological symmetries with next-generation observatories
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physics)
Symmetry and Asymmetry in Nonlinear Systems submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4363 | Submission Open
Keywords: nonlinear systems; bilinear systems; control; identification; stability; backlash; hysteresis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Engineering and Materials)
Model-Driven, Data-Driven and Symmetry Methods in Hyperspectral Image Processing
edited by Yong Chen and Yu-Bang Zheng
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3535 | Submission Open
Keywords: remote sensing; multispectral/hyperspectral image processing; restoration; reconstruction; and fusion; saliency detection and anomaly detection; application in remote sensing; optimization modeling; machine learning and deep learning; symmetry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer)
Symmetry and Lie Algebras
edited by María Alejandra Alvarez and María del Carmen Rodríguez-Vallarte
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3518 | Submission Open
Keywords: algebraic computing structures; applied mathematics; cryptography; differential equations; differential geometry; mathematical physics; representation theory; supersymmetry; topology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mathematics)
Applications Based on Symmetry in Applied Cryptography
edited by Yining Liu, , Yong Xie, Pengfei Zhang and Hongyuan Cheng
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3433 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced symmetric encryption algorithms; symmetric key management; security analysis; cryptographic hash functions; symmetry in blockchains
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer)
Advanced Materials, Structures, Symmetrical Design and Mechanism in Mechanical Engineering, 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3287 | Submission Open
Keywords: symmetrical design; symmetrical mechanism; mechanical engineering; advanced materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Engineering and Materials)
Symmetry in Nonlinear Interaction of Femtosecond Laser Radiation with Matter
edited by , , Lanhai He and Xi Zhao
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2478 | Submission Open
Keywords: space-time symmetry; strong-field physics; ultrafast spectroscopy; high harmonic generation; nonlinear interaction; time-resolved detection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physics)
Bayesian Statistical Methods for Forecasting
edited by and Adriano K. Suzuki
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2285 | Submission Open
Keywords: Bayesian inference; posterior analysis; Bayesian forecasting; Bayesian computational methods; credible intervals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mathematics)
Internet of Things: Symmetry, Latest Advances and Prospects
edited by , Zhibin Gao, and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 2266 | Submission Open
Keywords: internet of things; internet of vehicles; communication; computing and caching; artificial intelligence; symmetry application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer)
Deep Learning and Deep Learning Synergy of Transformers and Symmetry in Small Object Detection and Tracking
edited by Fengping An, and Chuyang Ye
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1882 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep learning; image processing; object recognition; artificial intelligence
Symmetry in Three-Phase Electrical Power Systems
edited by Jun Xie and Jianqiao Ma
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1677 | Submission Open
Keywords: new topology and geometry design; in-depth physical/chemical process study; novel modelling and computing theories and methods; design of new experiment and test result analysis; system/component/material research
(This special issue belongs to the Section Engineering and Materials)
Scheduling, Planning, Decision and Games in Intelligent Dynamic Robotics
edited by , Zhiguo Shi, Yulian Jiang and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1484 | Submission Open
Keywords: symmetric robotics; sensing and control; information fusion; data analysis; Bayesian optimization; stochastic operations; game theory; reinforcement learning; neural networks; task allocation; trajectory planning; swarm intelligence; multi-agent system; ground-based mobile robots; unmanned aerial vehicles; flying robots; space robots; submarine robots; deep space exploration vehicles; navigation; guidance and control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer)
Symmetry/Asymmetry in Neuromorphic and Intelligent Photonics
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1395 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent systems; neurophotonics; learning; symmetry and asymmetry of learning; recognition; artificial intelligence; neural plasticity; smart materials; content addressable memories; neuromorphic inspired computing; spiking neural network
(This special issue belongs to the Section Engineering and Materials)
Symmetry in Digitalisation of Distribution Power System
edited by Qiu Wei, Mengxiang Liu and Suhan Zhang
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1288 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart grids; distribution power systems; energy systems; modern power systems; cyber-physical power systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Engineering and Materials)
Symmetries in Compact Stars and Advances in Gravitational Waves—Commemorating 50 Years of the Hulse-Taylor Pulsar
edited by , Kristen Lackeos and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1212 | Submission Open
Keywords: binary pulsars; compact stars; neutron stars; black holes; white dwarfs; gravitational waves; symmetry and asymmetry; equation of state of nuclear matter; fundamental physics; cosmology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physics)
Advances in Metal Materials and Symmetry/Asymmetry
edited by , Yong Hou and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1203 | Submission Open
Keywords: crystal symmetry; texture symmetry; mechanical symmetry; computational modeling; applications in engineering; nano-materials; structural integrity; phase transformation; functional materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physics)
Advances in Biomechanics and Sport Sciences: Exploring Symmetry and Asymmetry in Human Movement submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1197 | Submission Open
Keywords: human motion analysis; biomechanics; sports performance; physical activity; muscular asymmetry; motor control; injury prevention; exercise physiology; asymmetry of kinetics and kinematics; movement disorders
(This special issue belongs to the Section Life Sciences)
Applications of Symmetry Three-Phase Electrical Power Systems submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1096 | Submission Open
Keywords: overvoltage and short-current protections; transient analysis; data cybersecurity; machine learning; deep learning; metaheuristics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Engineering and Materials)
Symmetry in Stochastic Models for Machine Learning Applications: Theoretical Insights and Applications
edited by , Renata Avros and Dvora Toledano-Kitai
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 961 | Submission Open
Keywords: symmetry; probability theory; stochastic processes; statistical distributions; pattern recognition; data analysis; clustering; optimization techniques; artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; dynamic systems; symmetry-aware algorithms; symmetry-based optimization; symmetry-preserving transformations; symmetry-induced regularization; statistical modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer)
Symmetry in Deep Learning Networks and Its Applications in the Real World
edited by , Zhuang Li and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 918 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep learning; symmetry in engineering problems; deep learning networks with symmetrical structure; optimization of deep neural networks; optimization methods in engineering; design of deep neural networks; the application of deep learning in engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer)
Advances of Asymmetry/Symmetry in High Energy Physics
edited by , and Paulo José Ferreira Porfírio da Silva
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 734 | Submission Open
Keywords: anomalies in QFT; supersymmetry; baryogenesis; spontaneous and explicit symmetry breaking; Lorentz and CPT violation; space-time symmetries; renormalization and symmetries; standard model extension
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physics)
Symmetry in Graphene and Nanomaterials
edited by Jie Wang and Xiaodong Xia
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 716 | Submission Open
Keywords: graphene; mechanical property; electrical property; nanocomposites; interfacial effect; agglomeration; percolation threshold
(This special issue belongs to the Section Engineering and Materials)
Power Supply-Demand Asymmetry and Power Quality Issues in High-Renewable Energy Power Systems
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 673 | Submission Open
Keywords: voltage sag; harmonic responsibility; harmonic power; supraharmonic; integrated energy system; power quality data; power flow analysis; interference modeling; power quality analysis; multi-energy flow coupling; hydrogen storage characteristics; electric carbon market
(This special issue belongs to the Section Engineering and Materials)
Symmetry in Control System and Dynamical System
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 563 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer)
Symmetry and Asymmetry in IoT Security
edited by Yue Zhang and Shan Wang
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 551 | Submission Open
Keywords: IoT system; security; symmetric encryption; asymmetric decryption; data privacy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer)
Topics in Nanocomposites and Magnetic Materials: Symmetric/Asymmetric Applications
edited by Mohammed Al Bahri and Fatma Al Ma'Mari
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 503 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocomposites; magnetic materials; symmetry; asymmetry; spintronics; magnetic storage; energy storage; synthesis techniques; properties tuning; functional applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physics)
Symmetry/Asymmetry in Additive Manufacturing
edited by Jinliang Zhang and Wenchao Ke
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 499 | Submission Open
Keywords: symmetry; asymmetry; additive manufacturing; material development; structure design; process optimization; manufacturing system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Engineering and Materials)
Applications Based on Symmetry in Condensed Matter Physics
edited by Jiansong Pan, Tao Yu and Wenyuan Liu
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 299 | Submission Open
Keywords: symmetry breaking; phase transition; topological materials; magnetism; computational methods; material design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physics)
Symmetry Breaking in Nonlinear Mechanics submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 294 | Submission Open
Keywords: symmetry/asymmetry systems; chaos and bifurcation analyses; nonlinear dynamics and vibrations; discrete and continuous systems; metamaterial and meta-structures; nonlinear phenomena and complex systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Engineering and Materials)
Symmetry and Asymmetry in Dynamical Systems
edited by Eduardo Campos Mercado, Jesús Guerrero Tavares and Víctor Moreno Oliva
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 227 | Submission Open
Keywords: mathematical modeling; power converter systems; wind energy; control theory; control algorithms; robotics; nonlinear systems; optical techniques; optical instrumentation; solar energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mathematics)
Symmetry/Asymmetry in Wireless Communications and Signal Processing
edited by and Dhanushka Priyankara Kudathanthirige
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 207 | Submission Open
Keywords: symmetric and asymmetric wireless networks; MIMO and beamforming optimization; adaptive resource allocation; spectrum sharing and coexistence; machine learning for wireless networks; full-duplex communication; interference management strategies; security and privacy in wireless systems; signal processing for asymmetric channels; heterogeneous network optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer)
Symmetries in Quantum Control and Quantum Error Correction and Their Applications: 100 Years of Quantum Mechanics Developments
edited by Marco Enríquez, and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 186 | Submission Open
Keywords: quantum dynamics control; control and geometry of quantum states; symmetries in quantum optics; control and quantum error correction in quantum communication; control in quantum error mitigation; methods of quantum dynamics solving to impose quantum control; control on quantum systems in condensed matter; quantum indefiniteness; quantum entanglement control; geometric phases in quantum systems; algebraic methods in quantum mechanics; mathematical foundations on quantum control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physics)
Symmetry and Asymmetry in Research and Innovation on the Internet of Things
edited by and Ponciano Jorge Escamilla-Ambrosio
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 167 | Submission Open
Keywords: network security; mathematical models; symmetric and asymmetric cryptography; mobile and web applications; trust management; cryptanalysis; decentralized technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer)
Symmetry and Wireless Communication Technologies
edited by Yun-Peng Lyu, Feng Huang and Qianwen Liu
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open
Keywords: wireless communication system; microwave/millimeter-wave components and circuits; antenna technology; electromagnetic metasurface; 6G wireless communications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Engineering and Materials)
Symmetry/Asymmetry in Autonomous Robotics submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 147 | Submission Open
Keywords: symmetry in robotics; asymmetry in autonomous systems; robotic locomotion and manipulation; motion planning algorithms; sensor placement optimization; perception of autonomous robots; control strategies for robotics; machine learning in robotics; human– robot interaction; adaptive robotic design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer)
Symmetry/Asymmetry in Composite Materials and Its Applications
edited by Long Chen
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 131 | Submission Open
Keywords: composite materials; multiscale simulation analysis for composite materials; design of composite materials; functional composite materials; fiber-reinforced polymers; optimization design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Engineering and Materials)
Challenges and New Trends in Optimization and Control Theory in the Era of AI: Analysis, Modelling, and Symmetrical Mathematical Methods submission deadline 1 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4426 | Submission Open
Keywords: symmetric methods for solving fractional and ordinary differential equations; fractals and fractional calculus; PDE: deterministic; stochastic; and fuzzy; symmetrical/asymmetrical models in biomathematics; symmetry analysis and methods; optimization; control theory; AI and ML
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer)
Symmetry and the Nanoscale: Matter and Mind - Mathematical Modeling and Phenomenology
edited by
submission deadline 1 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2955 | Submission Open
Keywords: Symmetry; Principles of symmetry; Discrete symmetries; Matter; Mind; Consciousness; Nanoscale; Nanophysics; Nanostructures; Mathematical modeling; Multiscale methods; Nano-neuroscience; Quantum effects; Relativistic effects; Entropic effects; Synchronicity; Phenomenology; Space; Time; Space-time; Holism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physics)
Unlocking the Power of Probability and Statistics for Symmetry submission deadline 1 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1462 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; bioinformatics; machine learning; multivariate analysis; probability; statistics; stochastic modeling; symmetry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mathematics)
Modern Trends of Lorentz Symmetry and Lorentz Violation II
edited by
submission deadline 1 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 424 | Submission Open
Keywords: tests of relativity; Lorentz symmetry; Lorentz violation; quantum gravity; physical kinematics; CPT symmetry; very special relativity; standard Model Extension
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physics)
Symmetry and Asymmetry: Shaping the Future of Power Grids
edited by Arturo R. Messina
submission deadline 1 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 415 | Submission Open
Keywords: controllability and observability; grid stability; power grids; power system dynamics; symmetry/asymmetry; re-silient grid infrastructure; risk assessment; robustness
(This special issue belongs to the Section Engineering and Materials)
Symmetry/Asymmetry in Computer Network Design: Innovations in Security and Communication
edited by Peyman Teymoori and Toktam Ramezanifarkhani
submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 305 | Submission Open
Keywords: symmetrical and recursive network architecture design principles; security-by-design frameworks in network architectures/protocols; symmetry applications in 6G and IoT networks; Recursive InterNetwork Architecture (RINA) and its security implications; symmetrical topologies for enhancing fault tolerance and resilience; algorithmic approaches to symmetrical network configurations and optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer)
Symmetry-Driven Artificial Intelligence for Logistics and Operations
edited by Asmaa Benghabrit and
submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 217 | Submission Open
Keywords: supply chains; neural networks; artificial intelligence; predictive analytics; logistic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer)
Simulation and Modelling in Natural Sciences, Biomedicine and Engineering III
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 37271 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mathematics)
Symmetric and Asymmetric Data in Solution Models, Part II submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 34955 | Submission Open
Keywords: Symmetry and asymmetry particularities in sustainable development modelling; Symmetry and asymmetry particularities in economics and business modelling; Symmetry and asymmetry particularities in public; environmental; and occupational health; Symmetry and asymmetry particularities in engineering and technology; Symmetric and asymmetric information properties for extreme situation modelling; Data mining and integration of symmetric and asymmetric information; Description of symmetric and asymmetric data in models; Multiple-criteria problem solution models with certainly and vague determined data; Symmetric and asymmetric risks of problems; Hybrid problem solution models; Fuzzy sets; Intuitionistic fuzzy sets; Neutrosophic sets; Rough sets; Grey systems; Novel descriptions of sets; Computer-aided problem solution
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer)
Symmetry and Asymmetry in AI-Enabled Human-Centric Collaborative Computing submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 29577 | Submission Open
Keywords: symmetric learning frameworks; deep learning for symmetry; human-centric data management and balance/imbalance analysis; information diffusion and modelling in HCCC; deep learning for intelligent human computer interaction; symmetry/asymmetry network structure and community evolution analysis; human– cyber– physical interactions with symmetry/asymmetry; knowledge-driven human– computer interaction in cloud/edge; smart service quality optimization in HCCC; AI-enabled multi-agent systems in HCCC; AI-powered smart applications in HCCC
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer)
Symmetry and Asymmetry in Medicinal Chemistry
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 23873 | Submission Open
Keywords: Chirality; Drugs; Natural compounds; Synthesis; Analysis; Pharmacophore; Targets; In silico/in vitro/in vivo studies; Asymmetry in nanosciences; Legislation and guidelines; Chemical biology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemistry: Symmetry/Asymmetry)
Advanced Studies of Symmetry/Asymmetry in Cybersecurity
edited by Konglin Zhu and Pengcheng Wang
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 23650 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Computer)
Symmetry in Nonlinear Equations: Mathematical Models, Methods and Applications Ⅱ
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 18839 | Submission Open
Keywords: symmetry operators; mathematical modeling techniques; qualitative properties of solutions; oscillation theory; delay differential equations; ordinary differential/ difference equations; partial/functional equations; fractional differential and integral calculus; applications  
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mathematics)
The Qualitative Theory of Functional Differential Equations and their Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 16720 | Submission Open
Keywords: Functional differential equations  ; Delay/neutral/advanced differential equations  ; Ordinary differential equation  ; Difference equation; Partial differential equation  ; Symmetry in differential equations  ; Numerical analysis; numerical modeling  ; Approximation; stability; oscillation; boundedness; periodicity; and asymptotic properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mathematics)
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