Guest Editors:
Guoqiang Wang (lead Guest Editor), Shanghai University of Engineering Science, China
Honglei Xu, Curtin University, Australia
Lei Wang, Dalian University of Technology, China
Changjun Yu, Shanghai University, China
Website: https://link.springer.com/collections/cifhdcfigg
Announcement Date: May 1, 2026
Deadline for submission: September 30, 2026
2. Journal of Global Optimization
Guest Editors: To be updated
Announcement Date: May 1, 2026
Deadline for submission: September 30, 2026
3. Pacific Journal of Optimization
Guest Editors:
Alexander Zaslavski (lead Guest Editor), Brown University, USA
Guoqiang Wang, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, China
Lei Wang, Dalian University of Technology, China
Guanglu Zhou, Curtin University, Australia
Announcement Date: May 1, 2026
Deadline for submission: September 30, 2026
4. Annals of Applied Mathematics
Guest Editors:
Yongjin Liu (Leader) , Fuzhou University, China
Kequan Zhao, Chongqing Normal University, China
Bing Tan, Nanyang Normal University, China
Lei Wang, Dalian University of Technology, China
Important Dates:
Submission deadline: August 31, 2026
Notification of acceptance: November 30, 2026
Publication: the fourth issue of 2026
Submission Guidelines:
Authors should prepare their manuscripts in accordance with the Instructions for Authors of the Annals of Applied Mathematics, available at:https://global-sci.com/index.php/aam
During submission, under "Article Type," please select "SI: ICOTA2026".
For inquiries regarding the special issue, please contact the Guest Editors (listed below) or the AMM editorial office.
Important Note: Publication in this special issue is not guaranteed by conference participation. Only submissions that meet AMM’s high standards for originality, technical quality, and significance will be accepted.
Some other potential journals are currently under discussion.
Selected refereed papers will be published in special issues of Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications, Journal of Global Optimization, Pacific Journal of Optimization, Annals of Applied Mathematics.
