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Dear Colleagues,

We invite high-quality submissions to the topic Fuzzy Optimization and Decision Making, which focuses on addressing the challenges of uncertainty in real-world applications. The scope covers fuzzy modeling, optimization algorithms, and decision-making frameworks, with special attention given to advances arising from the integration of machine learning, data science, and operations research. 

We particularly welcome contributions that demonstrate originality and rigor—either through theoretical development or empirical validation—in applying fuzzy technologies to tackle complex problems in economics, engineering, management, and society. 

Prof. Dr. Hengjie Zhang
Dr. Quanbo Zha
Dr. Jing Xiao
Topic Editors

Keywords

  • group decision making
  • multiple-attribute decision making
  • decision making under uncertainty
  • fuzzy logic applications
  • fuzzy clustering
  • fuzzy mathematical programming
  • preference learning
  • linguistic decision making
  • consensus-reaching process
  • decision making in conflict contexts
  • social network decision making
  • intelligent decision making
  • applications of decision-making models

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Applied Sciences
Open Access
94,307 Articles
Launched in 2011
2.9Impact Factor
6.1CiteScore
15 DaysSubmission to First Decision
3 DaysAcceptance to Publication
Q2Highest JCR Category Ranking
AppliedMath
Open Access
554 Articles
Launched in 2021
1.4Impact Factor
1.4CiteScore
20 DaysSubmission to First Decision
8 DaysAcceptance to Publication
Q2Highest JCR Category Ranking
Axioms
Open Access
5,408 Articles
Launched in 2012
1.5Impact Factor
-CiteScore
22 DaysSubmission to First Decision
3 DaysAcceptance to Publication
Q2Highest JCR Category Ranking
Information
Open Access
6,575 Articles
Launched in 2010
4.3Impact Factor
8.2CiteScore
19 DaysSubmission to First Decision
4 DaysAcceptance to Publication
Q2Highest JCR Category Ranking
Mathematics
Open Access
29,359 Articles
Launched in 2013
2.3Impact Factor
5.4CiteScore
17 DaysSubmission to First Decision
3 DaysAcceptance to Publication
Q1Highest JCR Category Ranking
Symmetry
Open Access
18,354 Articles
Launched in 2009
2.2Impact Factor
5.2CiteScore
16 DaysSubmission to First Decision
3 DaysAcceptance to Publication
Q2Highest JCR Category Ranking
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