Mathematical Optimization and Decision Making Analysis

Dear Colleagues,

In this groundbreaking Special Issue of the renowned journal Mathematics, entitled "Mathematical Optimization and Decision-Making Analysis: Innovations and Challenges", we delve into the latest advancements, pressing challenges, and promising potential of harnessing mathematical optimization and decision-making analysis across a variety of disciplines. The focus of this Special Issue is on introducing cutting-edge methodologies and ingenious solutions, underlining their indispensable role in today's complex decision-making dynamics.

The breadth of topics spanned by this Special Issue is both extensive and compelling. It provides an in-depth exploration of traditional areas such as linear and non-linear programming and multi-objective optimization, alongside more contemporary subjects like fuzzy decision-making, robust optimization, stochastic programming, and evolutionary algorithms that adeptly handle constraints.

It proceeds to highlight the practical applications of these techniques, illustrating their transformative potential in sectors as varied as engineering, economics, transport logistics, healthcare, and supply chain management. We particularly underscore the application of mathematical optimization in the emerging areas like green logistics and sustainable supply chains, healthcare informatics, and smart transportation systems, among others.

Moreover, it draws attention to the current trends and developments in machine learning and artificial intelligence, in which mathematical optimization and decision-making analysis are playing increasingly vital roles. It introduces new concepts such as reinforcement learning, deep learning, and algorithmic fairness in the context of optimization and decision-making.

This Special Issue serves as an indispensable guide and resource for researchers, practitioners, and academics invested in state-of-the-art advancements in mathematical optimization and decision-making analysis. With its mix of theory, practical applications, and emphasis on modern advancements, it stands as a critical reference in the current landscape and future direction of these essential disciplines.

Prof. Dr. Youness El Hamzaoui
Dr. Homero Toral-Cruz
Guest Editors

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• mathematical optimization
• operations research
• decision making
• convex optimization
• integer programming
• linear and nonlinear programming
• decision tree
• game theory
• risk analysis