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Journal overview

The Journal of Difference Equations and Applications is a world-leading Journal publishing state-of-the-art papers which significantly contribute to the theory and applications of difference equations or discrete dynamical systems. Articles using techniques from both difference equations and discrete dynamical systems or contributing to the interplay between these two areas are especially welcome. Continuous models that play a role in the applications and theory of difference equations or discrete dynamical systems are also welcome.

The Journal publishes papers in two broad areas:
  • Pure mathematics and theory of difference equations or discrete dynamical systems.
  • Applications and techniques utilising difference equations or discrete dynamical systems.
Specific topics of interest to the journal include but are not limited to:
  • boundary value problems,
  • chaos theory,
  • combinatorics,
  • complex dynamics,
  • difference-differential equations,
  • dynamic equations on time-scale,
  • ergodic theory,
  • iteration theory,
  • numerical analysis,
  • q-difference equations,
  • stability theory,
  • symmetries and integrable systems,
  • special functions and orthogonal polynomials,
  • topological and combinatorial dynamics,
  • and Control Theory.
Articles that deal with the applications of difference equations or discrete dynamical systems to any scientific discipline, including but not limited to, various disciplines of mathematical biology, epidemiology, evolutionary game theory, economics, physics, and engineering are also of interest to the Journal. Other topics will be considered at the Editors’ discretion.

The Journal is composed of original research, expository, short notes, survey articles, and book reviews, and papers that present novel ideas in applications and techniques. Proposals for special issues are welcome; please contact the Editor-in-Chief directly.

Peer Review Policy
JDEA applies high standards in accepting papers for publication. All submitted articles undergo a very rigorous peer-review process. All manuscripts are first subject to initial appraisal by the Editor-in-Chief. If found suitable for further consideration, papers are subject to peer-review by independent, anonymous expert referees, under the guidance of the Editorial Board. All peer-review is single anonymized and submissions can be made online at http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/gdea.

Publishing Ethics
The Journal adheres to the highest standards of publishing ethics, with rigorous processes in place to ensure this is achieved. Taylor & Francis is a member of Committee of Publications Ethics (COPE) and utilises CrossCheck for all Journals. More information on our ethical standards and policies can be found here: http://authorservices.taylorandfrancis.com/ethics-for-authors/
The Journal has an appeals and complaints policy which can be viewed here: https://authorservices.taylorandfrancis.com/peer-review-appeals-and-complaints-from-authors/.

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Read the Instructions for Authors for information on how to submit your article.

(Updated November 2021)

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