Journal Guide

All http://ees.elsevier.com/finel/submissions to FINEL will be peer reviewed, and must have archival value to be suitable for publication. Reflecting the aforementioned emphasis on solution of practical problems, numerical demonstration of proposed methodologies will generally be considered a necessary ingredient for papers appearing in FINEL. Conversely, applications of existing finite element techniques to widely studied problems will typically not be favorably considered for publication, except where such presentations are particularly novel or enlightening, either with respect to the results obtained or the method of application used.

The journal encompasses any field where numerical solution procedures for initial/boundary value problems are needed to meet design and analysis needs. Although the following list is not exhaustive, contributions are sought in structural mechanics, geomechanics, mechanical engineering, mechanics of materials, fluid mechanics, thermal sciences, hydrology, chemical engineering, biomechanics, electrical engineering, aero/astro engineering, and environmental engineering and science. In addition to contributions focused directly on numerical methodologies, submissions dealing with computer-aided engineering methods, parallel computing, optimal design strategies, mesh generation and post processing, code validation, experimental verification, and visualization are also solicited.

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We are pleased to announce that a new electronic submission and handling system, EES, has been implemented for Finite Elements in Analylsis and Design. EES (the Elsevier Editorial System) is a web-based system with full online submission, review and status update capabilities. EES allows you to upload files directly from your computer. This is part of our ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency and accuracy of our editorial procedures, and the quality and timeliness of the manuscripts published. We strongly encourage all authors to use EES at the following URL when submitting papers to FINEL. The Elsevier Editorial System can be accessed at http://ees.elsevier.com/finel (First time users will need to register.)

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For cohesion, and because so many applications rely on various theoretical properties of finite fields, it is essential that there be a core of high-quality papers on theoretical aspects. In addition, since much of the vitality of the area comes from computational problems, the journal publishes papers on computational aspects of finite fields as well as on algorithms and complexity of finite field-related methods.

The journal also publishes papers in various applications including, but not limited to, algebraic coding theory, cryptology, combinatorial design theory, pseudorandom number generation, and linear recurring sequences. There are other areas of application to be included, but the important point is that finite fields play a nontrivial role in the theory, application, or algorithm.

Finite Fields and Their Applications is published four times per year and maintains very strict refereeing standards, accepting only those papers which receive excellent referee reports.

Forum Mathematicum is a general mathematics journal, which is devoted to the publication of research articles in all fields of pure and applied mathematics, including mathematical physics. Forum Mathematicum belongs to the top 50 journals in pure and applied mathematics, as measured by citation impact.

Foundations of Computational Mathematics (FoCM) publishes research and survey papers of the highest quality, which further the understanding of the connections between mathematics and computation, including the interfaces between pure and applied mathematics, numerical analysis and computer science.

The investigation of phenomena involving complex geometry, patterns and scaling has gone through a spectacular development in the past decades. For this relatively short time, geometrical and/or temporal scaling have been shown to represent the common aspects of many processes occurring in an unusually diverse range of fields including physics, mathematics, biology, chemistry, economics, technology and human behavior. As a rule, the complex nature of a phenomenon is manifested in the underlying intricate geometry which in most of the cases can be described in terms of objects with non-integer (fractal) dimension. In other cases, the distribution of events in time or various other quantities show specific scaling behavior, thus providing a better understanding of the relevant factors determining the given processes.Using fractal geometry and scaling as a language in the related theoretical, numerical and experimental investigations, it has been possible to get a deeper insight into previously intractable problems. Among many others, a better understanding of growth phenomena, turbulence, iterative functions, colloidal aggregation, biological pattern formation, stock markets and inhomogeneous materials has emerged through the application of such concepts as scale invariance, self-affinity and multifractality.The main challenge of the journal devoted exclusively to the above kinds of phenomena lies in its interdisciplinary nature; it is our commitment to bring together the most recent developments in these fields so that a fruitful interaction of various approaches and scientific views on complex spatial and temporal behaviors in both nature and society could take place.The journal "FRACTALS: Complex Geometry, Patterns, and Scaling in Nature and Society" will publish the following types of peer-reviewed articles.*Full-length research papers, *Short communications, *Reviews of both technical and pedagogical nature, and*Popular (educational, Scientific American type) articles.

Fractional Calculus and Applied Analysis (FCAA) is a specialized international journal based on worldwide editorship, authorship and readership. Since its beginning in 1998, the journal aims to be the most prestigious and suitable forum for publication of high quality original results and surveys on the FCAA topics, for exchange of ideas, discussions, open problems and announcements on recent and forthcoming books and events in the area. It was conceived as a meeting place for pure and applied mathematicians, theoretical physicists and researchers in other natural and social sciences, engineers, and all interested in FCAA topics.
After 13 years of publication history at IMI - BAS (http://www.math.bas.bg/index_classic.html,
archives at: http://www.math.bas.bg/~fcaa , http://www.diogenes.bg/fcaa),
the FCAA journal is now co-published by  Versita and Springer.

The primary topics of FCAA are:
  - Fractional Calculus
  - Special Functions and Integral Transforms, related to Fractional Calculus
  - Fractional Order Differential and Integral Equations and Systems
  - Mathematical Models of Phenomena, described by the above topics

Secondary topics of FCAA include related areas of applied analysis, such as:
  - Algebraic Analysis, Operational and Convolutional Calculi
  - Generalized Functions, Harmonic Analysis
  - Series, Orthogonal Polynomials, Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
  - Numerical and Approximation Methods, Computational Procedures and
    Algorithms, related to the Primary FCAA topics
  - Fractional Stochastic Processes
  - Fractal and Integral Geometry

Applications of these techniques to:
  - Differential and Integral Equations, Problems of Mathematical Physics
  - Control Theory, Mechanics, Probability and Statistics, Finances, Engineering,, etc.

Other contributions:
  - If revealing connections between Fractional Calculus and the
     above-mentioned topics to model problems of the real physical and social world

Suggested MSC 2010 entries: (link http://msc2010.org/msc2010final2-Aug10.pdf)
  - 26A33: 33E12, 34A08, 34K37, 35R11, 60G22 (primary)
  - 30C45, 30E15, 31B15, 33C60, 33E30, 34A25, 42A45, 42C10,
    44A20, 44A35, 44A40, 45E10, 93B60, 93D09, 05C72, etc. (secondary)

Functional Analysis and its Applications contains articles devoted to current problems of functional analysis, including representation theory, theory of abstract and functional spaces, theory of operators, spectral theory, theory of operator equations, and the theory of normed rings. The journal also covers the most important applications of functional analysis in mathematics, mechanics, and theoretical physics. Founded by I. M. Gel'fand in 1967, Functional Analysis and its Applications is a translation of the peer-reviewed Russian journal Funktsional'Nyi Analiz i Ego Prilozheniya, a publication of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

Fuzzy Information and Engineering - An International Journal wants to provide a unified communication platform for researchers in a wide area of topics from pure and applied mathematics, computer science, engineering, and other related fields. While also accepting fundamental work the journal focuses on applications: research papers, letters, and reviews are welcome. Technical topics within the scope include: 1) Fuzzy Information a. Fuzzy information theory and information systems b. Fuzzy clustering and classificationc. Fuzzy information processing d. Hardware and software co-designe. Fuzzy computer f. Fuzzy database and data miningg. Fuzzy image processing and pattern recognition h. Fuzzy Information Granulation i. Knowledge acquisition and representation in Fuzzy Information 2) Fuzzy Sets and Systems a. Fuzzy sets b. Fuzzy analysis c. Fuzzy topology and fuzzy mapping d. Fuzzy equation e. Fuzzy programming and optimal f. Fuzzy probability and statistic g. Fuzzy logic and algebra h. General systems i. Fuzzy socioeconomic system j. Fuzzy decision support system k. Fuzzy expert system 3) Soft Computing a. Soft computing theory and foundation b. Nerve cell algorithmsc. Genetic algorithms d. Fuzzy approximation algorithmse. Computing with words and Quantum computation 4) Fuzzy Engineeringa. Fuzzy control b. Fuzzy system engineering c. Fuzzy knowledge engineering d. Fuzzy management engineering e. Fuzzy design f. Fuzzy industrial engineering g. Fuzzy system modeling 5) Fuzzy Operations Researcha. Fuzzy evaluation and decision-making b. Fuzzy overall plans and scheduling c. Fuzzy prediction and forecasting d. Fuzzy countermeasuree. Fuzzy graph theory and network flow f. Fuzzy management in knowledge 6) Artificial Intelligence a. Fuzzy basis , system in knowledge b. Approximate reasoning and fuzzy reasoning machinec. Fuzzy neural networks d. Intelligent controls and robotse. Fuzzy automata f. Statistical learning theory and support vector machine 7) Othersa. Rough sets theory and its applications b. Fuzzy grey systemsc. Fuzzy education d. Fuzzy linguistics e. Fuzzy biology Selected papers from relevant conferences are also welcome. The research and practice of fuzzy information and fuzzy engineering for special interest groups and from special geographic locations will be accommodated by publishing special issues with the help of guest editors. Conference organizers are invited to contact the Editor-in-Chief ifiae@gzhu.edu.cn for further information.

Games (ISSN 2073-4336) is an international, peer-reviewed, quick-refereeing open access journal (free for readers), which provides an advanced forum for studies related to strategic interaction, game theory and its applications, and decision making. The aim is to provide an interdisciplinary forum for all behavioral sciences and related fields, including economics, psychology, political science, mathematics, computer science, and biology (including animal behavior). To guarantee a rapid refereeing and editorial process, Games follows standard publication practices in the natural sciences. Games publishes regular research articles, reviews and short notes. Our aim is to encourage scientists to publish their experimental and theoretical results in as much detail as possible. Therefore, there is no restriction on the length of the papers. For theory papers, full details of proofs must be provided so that results can be checked. For experimental papers, full experimental details must be provided so that the results can be reproduced. Additionally, electronic files or software regarding the full details of the calculations, experimental procedure, etc, can be deposited along with the publication as 'Supplementary Material'.

The IEEE Signal Processing Letters is a monthly, archival publication designed to provide rapid dissemination of original, cutting-edge ideas and timely, significant contributions in signal, image, speech, language and audio processing.

IEEE Signal Processing Magazine publishes tutorial-style articles on signal processing research and applications, as well as columns and forums on issues of interest. Its coverage ranges from fundamental principles to practical implementation, reflecting the multidimensional facets of interests and concerns of the community. Its mission is to bring up-to-date, emerging and active technical developments, issues, and events to the research, educational, and professional communities. It is also the main society communication platform addressing important issues concerning all members.

The IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems publishes high quality technical papers in the theory, design, and application of fuzzy systems. Readers are encouraged to submit papers which disclose significant technical knowledge, exploratory developments and applications of fuzzy systems. Emphasis is given to engineering systems and scientific applications. The Transactions also contains a letters section which includes information of current interest, and comments and rebuttals submitted in connection with published papers.

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The IEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence publishes articles on all traditional areas of computer vision and image understanding, all traditional areas of pattern analysis and recognition, and selected areas of machine intelligence, with a particular emphasis on machine learning for pattern analysis. Areas such as techniques for visual search, document and handwriting analysis, medical image analysis, video and image sequence analysis, content-based retrieval of image and video, face and gesture recognition and relevant specialized hardware and/or software architectures are also covered.