Call for Papers
Symbolic Computation for Differential Equations
A Special Issue of Mathematics in Computer Science

Differential equations play a prominent role in many scientific disciplines including physics, chemistry,  ecology, and biology. They enable predictions and deeper understanding of the long-term behavior in modeling scientific real-world phenomena important for science and engineering. Over the last three decades, advanced software tools, implemented along with newly developed algebraic methods on modern computers, have become available for efficient symbolic computation, helping to make the theory of differential equations essentially more powerful. Nowadays, symbolic computation methods are indispensable in the study of ODEs, offering tools to derive exact solutions, deepen theoretical understanding, verify numerical results, develop algorithms, extend solutions to broader classes of equations, and analyze mathematical models ultimately advancing our comprehension and application of differential equations in diverse scientific fields.

We are delighted to announce a forthcoming special issue of Mathematics in Computer Science focused on Symbolic Computation for Differential Equations  and dedicated to exploring the profound interconnection between ordinary differential equations (ODEs) and symbolic computation. This issue aims to shed light on the intricate relationship between these two fields, showcasing their collaborative potential and innovative applications. We invite researchers, scholars, and experts in the realms of ODEs and symbolic computation to contribute their original works to the issue.

Guest Editors

List of Topics

All papers will be refereed according to the high standards of MCS. Specific topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Symbolic integration and solution of differential equations

  • Symbolic methods for qualitative analysis of differential equations and dynamical systems

  • Applications of symbolic computation for qualitative studies of mathematical models

  • Differential equations for symbolic-numeric computation

  • Bifurcations and stability of singular points and periodic solutions

  • Symmetries and integrability of ordinary differential equations

  • Differential algebra and differential Galois theory

Paper Submission

Please read and follow the MCS Journal guidelines to prepare your submission, which can be accessed here. The submitted work must not have been simultaneously submitted for publication in another journal or conference. Submission is via EasyChair, at the website MCS-SI 2024 CFP.

Please note that the guest editors will first carry a quick assessment of each submission and only papers that are deemed relevant to the special issue and are of high enough quality will be forwarded to at least two referees for full, independent reviews. Authors are welcome to suggest suitable reviewers and/or request the exclusion of certain individuals when they submit their manuscripts. Please include this information in the title page of the manuscript.

Important Dates

Submission of papers deadline: June 30, 2024

Decision notification to authors: December 15, 2024

Estimated publication of the special issue: Spring/Summer 2025

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to Dr. Bo Huang: bohuang0407@buaa.edu.cn