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1. Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications

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:

Guoqiang Wang, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, China

Honglei Xu, Curtin University, Australia

Panos Pardalos, University of Florida, USA

Di Wu, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, China

Website: https://link.springer.com/journal/10898

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. Journal of Inequalities and Applications

Guest Editors:

Wah June Leong, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia.

Kok Lay Teo, Sunway University, Malaysia.

Song Wang, Curtin University, Australia.

Deadline for submission: December 9, 2026

Website: https://link.springer.com/collections/hhifbahedf

Scope and Topics: The topics of interplay of control theory, optimization, and sustainability with intensive inequalities involved are suitable for this special issue. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

Optimal Resource Allocation: Innovative approaches to optimize the allocation of limited resources, such as energy, water, and materials, in sustainable systems,
Model Predictive Control: Applications of model predictive control techniques to enhance the energy efficiency and performance of sustainable processes and systems,
Multi-objective Optimization: Development of multi-objective optimization strategies to balance conflicting sustainability objectives, considering economic, investment, environmental, and social aspects,
Renewable Energy Systems: Control and optimization of renewable energy sources, energy storage, and distribution systems for improved sustainability and reliability,
Smart Buildings and Cities: Utilization of optimal control theory to design and manage energy-efficient buildings and urban infrastructure, fostering sustainable urban development,
Circular Economy: Optimization of closed-loop systems and circular supply chains to minimize waste generation and promote resource reuse,
Life Cycle Assessment: Integration of control strategies and optimization techniques in life cycle assessment to quantify the environmental impacts of products and processes
Climate Change Mitigation: Control and optimization approaches to mitigate the impacts of climate change through sustainable practices and policies,
Transportation Systems: Enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of transportation systems through advanced control and optimization methods.

5. Expert Systems

Guest Editors:

Zaiyun Peng (lead Guest Editor), Yunnan Normal University, China

Yanqin Bai, Shanghai University, China

Debdas Ghosh, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), India

Guoqiang Wang, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, China

Honglei Xu, Curtin University, Australia

Website: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/14680394

Announcement Date: To be updated

Deadline for submission: To be updated

6. Journal of Applied and Numerical Optimization

Guest Editors:

Xiaolong Qin (lead Guest Editor), Hangzhou Normal University, China

Lei Wang, Dalian University of Technology, China

Xiaopeng, Zhao, Tiangong University, China

Website: https://jano.biemdas.com/

Announcement Date: May 1, 2026

Deadline for Submission: September 30, 2026

7. Annals of Applied Mathematics

Guest Editors:

Jianlin Jiang (lead Guest Editor), Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China

Zhixia Yang, Xinjiang University, China

Zhihui Ma, Shihezi University, China

Qian Li, Shanghai Shanghai University of Engineering Science, China

Chen Wu, Anhui University of Science and Technology, China

Important Dates:

Announcement Date: May 1, 2026

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.

We look forward to receiving your innovative contributions and advancing the frontiers of optimization together through this special collaboration between ICOTA 2026 and the Annals of Applied Mathematics.

8. Journal of Mathematics

Guest Editors:

Zaiyun Peng (lead Guest Editor), Yunnan Normal University, China

Guoqiang Wang, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, China

Minh Dao, RMIT University, Australia

Debdas Ghosh, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), India

Xiaolong Qin, Hangzhou Normal University, China

Website: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/1469

Announcement Date: To be updated

Deadline for submission: To be updated

9. Journal of Applied Mathematics

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