Optimization Methods & Software
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Aims & Scope
Optimization Methods and Software publishes refereed papers on the latest developments in the theory and realization of optimization methods, with particular emphasis on the interface between software development and algorithm design. Topics include: Theory, implementation and performance evaluation of algorithms and computer codes for linear, nonlinear, discrete, stochastic optimization and optimal control. This includes in particular conic, semi-definite, mixed integer, network, non-smooth, multi-objective and global optimization by deterministic or nondeterministic algorithms. Algorithms and software for complementarity, variational inequalities and equilibrium problems, and also for solving inverse problems, systems of nonlinear equations and the numerical study of parameter dependent operators. Various aspects of efficient and user-friendly implementations: e.g. automatic differentiation, massively parallel optimization, distributed computing, on-line algorithms, error sensitivity and validity analysis, problem scaling, stopping criteria and symbolic numeric interfaces. Theoretical studies with clear potential for applications and successful applications of specially adapted optimization methods and software to fields like engineering, machine learning, data mining, economics, finance, biology, or medicine. These submissions should not consist solely of the straightforward use of standard optimization techniques.
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COMPUTER SCIENCE, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
MATHEMATICS, APPLIED
OPERATIONS RESEARCH & MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
COMPUTER SCIENCE, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
MATHEMATICS, APPLIED
OPERATIONS RESEARCH & MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
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ImpaQ AnalysisOptimization Methods & Software (acronym: goms, abbr: OPTIM METHOD SOFTW, ISSN: 1055-6788) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Taylor and Francis Ltd. in England since 1991. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.50, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.625 (Q2), an H-index of 74.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 35 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,244 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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