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. 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
5. Annals of Applied Mathematics
Guest Editors:
Jianlin Jiang (lead Guest Editor), Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China, Email: jiangjianlin@nuaa.edu.cn
Zhixia Yang, Xinjiang University, China
Zhihui Ma, Shihezi University, China
Qian Li, Shanghai Shanghai University of Engineering Science
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.
6. Applied Analysis and Optimization
Guest Editors:
Qian Li (lead Guest Editor), Shanghai Shanghai University of Engineering Science
Xiaolong Qin Hangzhou Normal University, China
Xiaopeng Zhao, Tiangong University, China
Website: http://www.yokohamapublishers.jp/aao.html
Announcement Date: May 1, 2026
Deadline for Submission: September 30, 2026
7. Journal of Inequalities and Applications
Guest Editors: To be updated
Announcement Date: May 1, 2026
Deadline for submission: September 30, 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.
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, Journal of Applied and Numerical Optimization, Annals of Applied Mathematics, Applied Analysis and Optimization, Journal of Inequalities and Applications.
