Iterative Methods: Theory, Dynamics, Algorithms, and Fractal Structures

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Dear Colleagues,

Iterative methods constitute a fundamental pillar in modern applied mathematics and computational science. They play a central role in solving nonlinear equations, optimization problems, and large-scale systems arising in science, engineering, and data-driven applications. Over the past decades, the development of iterative schemes has evolved significantly, encompassing not only convergence theory and efficiency analysis but also dynamical behavior and geometric structures associated with these methods.

This Topic aims to bring together recent advances in the theory, dynamics, and applications of iterative methods, with particular emphasis on their algorithmic development and the emergence of fractal structures in complex dynamical systems. The interplay between numerical analysis, dynamical systems, and fractal geometry has opened new perspectives for understanding convergence properties, stability regions, and global behavior of iterative processes.

This Topic also explores the integration of fractional-order operators and non-local derivatives within iterative frameworks to better account for memory effects and hereditary properties in complex systems. By examining how these advanced mathematical tools influence the topology of basins of attraction, researchers can develop more robust algorithms for modeling nonlinear phenomena in fields such as epidemiology and pharmacokinetic dynamics. The synergy between high-order iterative schemes and fractal–fractional calculus provides a sophisticated lens for evaluating the global stability and long-term behavior of multi-scale models.

Submissions addressing both theoretical contributions and practical implementations are welcome. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Design and analysis of iterative methods for nonlinear equations and systems;
• High-order and optimal iterative schemes;
• Convergence analysis and computational efficiency;
• Dynamical behavior of iterative processes;
• Basins of attraction and stability regions;
• Fractal structures associated with iterative methods;
• Iterative algorithms for optimization and inverse problems;
• Applications in engineering, physics, data science, and artificial intelligence;
• Numerical experiments and visualization techniques.

Prof. Dr. Alicia Cordero
Prof. Dr. Juan Ramón Torregrosa Sánchez
Prof. Dr. Younghee Geum
Prof. Dr. Xiaofeng Wang
Topic Editors

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Participating Journals

Journal Name	Impact Factor	CiteScore	Launched Year	First Decision (median)	APC
Algorithms algorithms	2.1	4.5	2008	19.2 Days	CHF 1800	Submit
AppliedMath appliedmath	0.7	1.1	2021	20.6 Days	CHF 1200	Submit
Axioms axioms	1.6	-	2012	21.7 Days	CHF 2400	Submit
Computation computation	1.9	4.1	2013	14.8 Days	CHF 1800	Submit
Dynamics dynamics	0.9	1.7	2021	18.2 Days	CHF 1200	Submit
Fractal and Fractional fractalfract	3.3	6.0	2017	19.3 Days	CHF 2700	Submit
Mathematics mathematics	2.2	4.6	2013	17.3 Days	CHF 2600	Submit
Symmetry symmetry	2.2	5.3	2009	15.8 Days	CHF 2400	Submit

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