Computers - Computer Science

The present reprint contains a total of 10 articles accepted and published in the Special Issue "Applied and Computational Mathematics for Digital Environments, 2nd Edition". The topics of interest include, among others, scientific research, applied tasks, and problems in the following areas: 1. Building...

This is a groundbreaking reprint that explores the cutting-edge applications of computational intelligence (CI) in geotechnical and geological engineering. This comprehensive volume draws from the latest research and developments in the field, presenting innovative solutions to complex real-world problems using artificial neural networks, fuzzy...

Mathematical modeling and system control are employed in many research problems, ranging from physical and chemical processes to biomathematics and life sciences. Their theoretical description is closely connected with various areas of pure and applied mathematics, including nonlinear modeling, integro-differential equations, nonlinear dynamics, pattern...

In recent years, with the rapid development of advanced machine learning, artificial intelligence, robot technology, networked control methods, deep space exploration, and other fields, successful applications in fuzzy control systems or even nonlinear dynamics systems (FCS/NDSs) have emerged. The modeling, analysis, and optimal control...

Probability distributions are a fundamental topic of statistics and data science that is highly relevant in both theory and practical applications. There are numerous probability distributions that come in many shapes and with different properties. In order to identify an appropriate distribution for modeling...

The research and development on energy harvesting and energy storage methodology are growing very rapidly. Hence, a summary of recent advances in energy harvesting and energy storage methodology is needed. This reprint discusses the recent developments in energy harvesting and energy storage systems. Sustainable...

The following special issue contains 14 articles accepted and published in the Special Issue "Mathematics and Computer Science, 2024" of the MDPI journal Mathematics. The included articles cover a wide range of topics related to the theory and applications of Machine Learning and Data...

As time goes by, the concept of a "smart city" encompasses an increasing number of aspects. Essentially, when we think of a modern city, we would like it to offer a vibrant and safe living environment for its community of residents: healthy indoor living...

In recent years, fractional differential equations have been used frequently in modelling of real systems in numerous fields of applied sciences. To study the existence, uniqueness, and stability of solutions in a system of fractional differential equations, inequalities involving derivatives and integrals of arbitrary...

Federated Learning (FL) is a new collaborative learning method that allows multiple data owners to cooperate in ML model training without exposing private data. Split Learning (SL) is an emerging collaborative learning method that splits an ML model into multiple portions that are trained...

The present special issue Reprint contains a total of 14 articles accepted and published in the special issue "Mathematical Modelling and Optimization of Service Supply Chain" of the MDPI Mathematics journal. It covers a wide range of topics connected to the theory and applications...

Under one cover, this reprint collects twelve original research papers and one review paper submitted to the Special Issue "State-of-the-Art Mathematical Applications in Europe" and published in the MDPI journal Mathematics from December 2021 to January 2023. This Special Issue published original research papers...

In science and engineering, differential equations play an important role in all models and systems. This topic is very special due to the variety of classes for differential equations, and the fact that each class is essential while studying applied sciences and engineering. The...

This Special Issue reprint from Mathematics presents, in addition to the Editorial, 18 research papers in the field of Discrete Optimization. The subjects addressed in this reprint cover a broad spectrum of subjects, e.g., graphs and networks, single- and two-machine scheduling, and goal programming.Author:...

This Special Issue of Axioms entitled "Mathematical Methods in Applied Sciences" includes 17 articles and an editorial. These articles explore a wide range of topics in applied mathematics, from pure mathematical methods to applied methods in various scientific fields. This Special Issue emphasizes several...

This Special Issue reviews advanced digital technologies in modelling and control of technological processes. The methods of numerical modelling, artificial intelligence, machine learning, automatic control, and optimization theory are considered in the published manuscripts of this Special Issue.Author: Rudolf KawallaISBN-10: 3725814260ISBN-13: 9783725814268Publisher: Mdpi AGLanguage:...

The interaction between topology and functional analysis has been a wellspring of powerful mathematical ideas and developments since the early stages of both disciplines. It is obvious that many classical theorems from functional analysis have a strong topological flavour. In the other direction, probably...

Since the publication of Lotfi A. Zadeh's seminal paper "Fuzzy Sets" in 1965 within the journal Information and Control, there has been constant growth in the theoretical developments and practical applications of fuzzy set theory and related mathematical tools. These tools have been applied...

The simultaneous availability of large datasets and high-performance computing capability in recent years has enabled the rapid development of powerful machine learning algorithms. On the one hand, state-of-the-art machine learning techniques have transformed many areas of science and engineering; on the other hand, theoretical...

The journal Axioms has achieved a remarkable increase in the number of papers published, as well as a significant growth in citations over the past decade. In order to mark this significant milestone, I am glad to lead this Special Issue entitled "10th Anniversary...

This project is dedicated to fractional calculus, one of the most dynamic areas of mathematical science today. For 50 years, the number of researchers and scientific publications dealing with this topic has been increasing day by day, which clearly demonstrates the growing interest in...

This Special Issue reprint delves into the dynamic world of robotic systems, offering a comprehensive exploration of the latest advancements in modeling, optimization, and control. Robotics has emerged as a transformative field with applications spanning from industrial automation to healthcare and beyond. In this...

The industrial sector is being transformed by the convergence of information technology and operational technology. The latter is another name for automation technology and covers established systems such as supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), programmable logic controllers (PLC), fieldbuses, and automation and control...

Fractional calculus (FC) has emerged as a beneficial tool for the study of dynamical systems. This is due to the fact that fractional-order (FO) operators capture the memory of all past events, leading to better descriptions of real-world phenomena than their integer-order counterparts. From...

Fractional calculus (FC) has emerged as a beneficial tool for the study of dynamical systems. This is due to the fact that fractional-order (FO) operators capture the memory of all past events, leading to better descriptions of real-world phenomena than their integer-order counterparts. From...

This reprint of the Special Issue on "Fractional Calculus and Hypergeometric Functions in Complex Analysis" has resulted in the publication of articles covering a wide range of topics. For example, the powerful and prolific tools provided by fractional calculus are combined with hypergeometric functions,...

Advances in computational solid and fluid mechanics have led to significant developments in a large variety of fields, including engineering, physics, and medicine. Computational mechanics offers design flexibility, sophistication, and experimentation, enabling engineers to analyse complex design problems and optimisation solutions efficiently at reduced...

"Theory of Functions and Applications" published the latest results in the field of theory of functions, in particular, the theory of functions of a real variable, the theory of approximations, the theory of functions of a complex variable, and the theory of entire and...

This Special Issue of the journal Axioms pays tribute to Professor Hong-Kun Xu's significant contributions and details recent important advances in theory, methods, and applications of nonlinear analysis, optimization theory, fixed point theory, and algorithms for nonlinear problems. It comprises original, creative, and high-quality...

Over the last few decades, numerical simulation has become a critical tool in addressing scientific and engineering complexities, propelled by advancements in computing technology and computational methods. This Special Issue compiles cutting-edge research on mathematical simulation and computational techniques, emphasizing innovative algorithms and their...

The aim of this reprint is to present the current state of knowledge in the broad unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) discipline. With the rapid development of new applications and simulation methods, UAVs can now operate in a wide range of environmental conditions, thus extending...

The present reprint contains articles accepted and published in the Special Issue "Submanifolds in Metric Manifolds" of the MDPI journal Mathematics; said articles cover a wide range of topics connected to the theory and applications of the geometry of manifolds and their submanifolds, alongside...

This Special Issue on cryptography and information security presents a diverse range of contributions, offering valuable insights into various facets of the field. The topics covered include surveying physical unclonable functions for authentication, communication protocols, challenges, and applications of Internet of Things security. Additionally,...

As data systems become more effective, more and more mathematical approaches have been applied to real-world applications to achieve exceptional outcomes. Fractional approaches (such as fractional calculus, fractional Fourier analysis, and the linear canonical transform) are gaining importance in the area of mathematics and...

The rise of big data has significantly elevated the significance of data science, catalyzing extensive research across multiple fields, including mathematics, statistics, computer science, and artificial intelligence. Data science encompasses modeling, computation, and learning processes to transform data into information, information into knowledge, and...

This reprint contains a total of 10 articles accepted and published in the Special Issue "Application of Mathematics for Modeling Industrial Innovative Systems and Processes" of the MDPI Mathematics journal. This Special Issue covers a wide range of topics in the field of innovative...

This reprint of this Special Issue of Mathematics presents recent research within the field of discrete optimization and scheduling. The subjects addressed in the ten research papers cover a broad spectrum of optimization algorithms, e.g., papers dealing with nature-inspired algorithms, routing problems in plane...

Water, vital for life, confronts unprecedented challenges in aquatic ecosystems due to factors like scarcity and pollution. Monitoring at local to global scales is vital for effective management, aligning with sustainable development goals. To address these challenges, the integration of remote sensing technologies with...

William I. Grosky (or Bill for friends) passed away recently. He received his B.Sc. in Mathematics from MIT in 1965, his M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics from Brown University in 1968, and his Ph.D. from Yale University in 1971. William was a Professor and Chair...

It is well known that the roles and consequences of symmetry in mathematics and related sciences are very important. In this reprint, we aim to establish some theoretical results (and their applications) in the fields of mathematical and functional analyses, in which the concept...

Mathematical models constitute a fundamental tool for the understanding of physical phenomena, biological systems, and finance and engineering. In addition to theoretical aspects, simulations play a primary role in applications because they allow for the prediction of the behavior of quantities of interest. The...

This reprint contains the scientific contributions from a Special Issue dedicated to multi-agent system analysis and optimization from a broad perspective (including branches potentially applicable in multi-agent systems).Author: Agostino PoggiISBN-10: 3725805261ISBN-13: 9783725805266Publisher: Mdpi AGLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/26/2024Pages: 238Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.57lbsSize: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.81d

This reprint explores the intersection of technology and sustainability in urban spaces. It compiles pioneering research that addresses the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals through the lens of smart technology. Covering topics from AI and big data to participatory governance and green AI, this...

Many real-world problems in science and engineering, including physical, biological, and social phenomena, can be mathematically formulated and rigorously solved by modeling them in linear and nonlinear differential and partial differential equations. This Special Issue titled "Differential Equations and Asymptotic Analysis: Recent Advances and...

Machine Learning (ML)-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms have the capability to learn from known examples, creating various abstract representations and models. When applied to unfamiliar examples, these algorithms can perform a range of tasks, including classification, regression, and forecasting, to name a few.Frequently, these...

This reprint encompasses articles that were accepted and published as part of the Special Issue entitled "Advanced Mathematical Modeling and Numerical Solutions in Applied Mechanics and Engineering." This Special Issue delves into the theory and application of mathematical models across various disciplines. We hope...

Although it is considerably infeasible to make further contributions to the field of mechanics, the spectacular evolution of technology and numerical calculation techniques has played a significant role in the reconsideration of this opinion and in the development of an increasing number of sophisticated...

Natural language processing (NLP) is a crucial technology in use today, particularly due to the vast and increasing amount of online text that requires comprehension to fully realize its value. Human language technology (HLT) poses a significant challenge for computing, with it requiring advanced...

The present reprint contains the articles accepted and published in the Special Issue "Polynomial Sequences and Their Applications" of the MDPI journal Mathematics. This reprint aims to present, albeit partially, the state of the art on the theory and application of polynomial sequences. Polynomials...

This reprint focuses on applications of machine learning models in a diverse range of fields and problems. It reports substantive results on a wide range of learning methods; discusses the conceptualization of problems, data representation, feature engineering, and machine learning models; undertakes critical comparisons...