Symmetry_MDPI

12/01/2026

Implicit and Explicit Preferences for Golden Ratio
✏️Claudia Salera, Camilla Vallebella, Marco Iosa and Anna Pecchinenda
🔗https://www.mdpi.com/2708230
Viewed: 9234; Cited: 5

The golden ratio, also known as Phi (ϕ ≈ 1.618034), attracted the interest of mathematicians, artists, and intellectuals for many centuries, probably from when it was discovered in human anthropometry. Even in recent times, researchers found the presence of the golden ratio in Renaissance paintings and aesthetic preferences. The reasons behind the fascination with the golden ratio remain unclear, but it has been suggested that stimuli containing this proportion are often perceived as beautiful. However, evidence is conflicting, and the literature struggles to establish the existence of individual preferences for the golden ratio. To gain new insights into the nature of these preferences, one hundred participants completed an implicit association task, with either golden ratio or random stimuli presented with positive or negative words.

09/01/2026

A new Special Issue opens for submission!
Title: Symmetry in Chemical and Systems Engineering: From Resource Recovery to Sustainable Design
Editor: Somil Thakur and Mohamad Mustafa
Details: https://www.mdpi.com/si/257172

This Special Issue will explore the role of symmetry and asymmetry in chemical and systems engineering, with an emphasis on multiscale processes where balance, pattern, and structure determine performance. Emphasis will be placed on interactions across molecular, process, and spatial scales, where symmetry governs reaction pathways, flow distribution, and the design of resilient system architectures. Contributions may also consider spatial and computational methods that detect or exploit geometric and topological symmetry to optimize distribution patterns. By linking theoretical modeling, simulation, and applied studies, the collection will highlight how symmetry-informed approaches can advance sustainable process integration and innovative engineering solutions.

08/01/2026

Nonlinear Dynamics of a New Class of Micro-Electromechanical Oscillators—Open Problems
✏️Nikolay Kyurkchiev et al.
🔗https://www.mdpi.com/2682574
Viewed: 1543; Cited: 6

In this paper, we propose a new class of micro-electromechanical oscillators. Some investigations based on Melnikov’s approach are applied for identifying some chaotic possibilities. We demonstrate also some specialized modules for investigating the dynamics of these oscillators. This will be included as an integral part of a planned much more general Web-based application for scientific computing. It turns out that the theoretical apparatus for studying the circuit implementation (design, fabricating, etc.) of the considered differential model for large parameter values is extremely complex and requires a serious investigation. This is the reason to offer this model to the attention of specialists working in this scientific direction. Some open problems related to the use of existing computer algebraic systems for the study of this class of oscillators for large values of 𝑛,𝑚 and N are also posed.

07/01/2026

A new Special Issue opens for submission!
Title: Symmetry and Asymmetry in Deep Learning for Computer Vision
Editor: Ravipat Lapcharoensuk
Details: https://brnw.ch/21wYSXY

This Special Issue, “Symmetry and Asymmetry in Deep Learning for Computer Vision”, aims to explore theoretical advances, methodological innovations, and practical applications that address the roles of symmetry and asymmetry in deep learning. It seeks to attract high-quality original research and review papers that expand our understanding of how these concepts can be leveraged to improve model robustness, interpretability, and efficiency. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following: Symmetry-aware architectures and equivariant neural networks; Asymmetry modeling for anomaly detection and adversarial robustness; Geometric deep learning and graph-based approaches; Symmetry-inspired data augmentation and regularization methods; etc.

07/01/2026

🌌✨ Keynote Speaker Spotlight | ICMMP 2026

We’re excited to welcome Prof. Chi-Ming Chang 🇨🇳 from Tsinghua University, Beijing as a Keynote Speaker! 🎤

Prof. Chang is an emerging leader in theoretical high-energy physics, with expertise in string theory, quantum field theory, and quantum gravity 🌠. He has earned multiple honors, including the Frontiers of Science Award, KITP Graduate Fellowship, and Harvard GSAS Merit Fellowship 🏆, as well as Certificates of Distinction in Teaching from Harvard University 🎓.

He has taught advanced courses such as Conformal Field Theory and String Theory at Tsinghua and frequently presents his research at international workshops and conferences worldwide 🌍.

Don’t miss your chance to hear him at 🚀📚 — where the universe of physics unfolds before your eyes!

📅 30 Oct – 3 Nov 2026 | Hangzhou, China
🔗 Submit your abstract by 10 July 2026: https://brnw.ch/21wYSFY
🔗 Register by 25 August 2026 (Early Bird): https://brnw.ch/21wYSFX
🔗 Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wYSFW

06/01/2026

Symmetry in Blockchain-Powered Secure Decentralized Data Storage: Mitigating Risks and Ensuring Confidentiality
✏️Iuon-Chang Lin et al.
🔗https://brnw.ch/21wYRk8
Viewed: 3010; Cited: 11

In today’s digital landscape, the exponential growth of data heightens security risks associated with traditional centralized storage systems. Utilizing blockchain technology, a shift towards decentralized data storage provides a more secure and private alternative. Central to our work is the exploration of symmetry in data management, a concept woven into the fabric of our proposed solution to challenge the inherency in InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) technology. Through the strategic utilization of smart contract-invoked random functions, our blockchain-based solution fragments and securely stores data in order to ensure a symmetrical balance between confidentiality and integrity. Our research endeavors are to contribute a robust, ethically grounded data storage framework fostering advancements in secure data sharing. The implications of this paper are significant in addressing contemporary challenges of data management within the expansive realm of big data.

06/01/2026

Academic Outreach & Media Collaboration | ICMMP 2026

The 1st International Conference on Modern Mathematical Physics (ICMMP 2026) will take place on 30 October – 3 November 2026 in Hangzhou, China.

To foster broader academic exchange and visibility within the mathematical and theoretical physics community, we warmly welcome academic media platforms, society newsletters, and research community channels to share and disseminate information about ICMMP 2026.

The conference focuses on frontier topics including quantum field theory, string and brane theory, integrable models, quantum information, AMO physics, and nonlinear dynamics, and brings together internationally renowned scholars, early-career researchers, and students.

We look forward to connecting with media and community platforms interested in supporting scholarly communication and promoting high-quality academic dialogue in modern mathematical physics.

🔗 Conference website: https://brnw.ch/21wYR64

📩 Media & collaboration inquiries are welcome.
Contact us at [email protected]

The 1st International Conference on Modern Mathematical Physics

05/01/2026

A new Special Issue opens for submission!
Title: Symmetry in Numerical Solutions
Editor: Chuan Li
Details: https://www.mdpi.com/si/256768

Many physical systems—such as those governed by conservation of energy, momentum, and angular momentum—possess inherent symmetries. A central challenge in developing numerical algorithms and schemes to solve these continuous systems is the preservation of geometric or algebraic invariants (e.g., conservation laws, time reversibility, and rotational invariance) during discretization. Standard methods often introduce discretization errors that break symmetry, leading to numerical instabilities, unphysical artifacts, or long-term drift in conserved quantities. This Special Issue emphasizes the development of accurate, stable, and state-of-the-art methods for solving systems arising in celestial mechanics, molecular dynamics, quantum physics, and related fields, with the goal of ensuring physically faithful solutions in long-term simulations.

05/01/2026

📢 We are delighted to announce that Prof. Dr. Xiaojie Lu from Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China, will serve as a Keynote Speaker for the session on “DNA-Encoded Libraries” at the 5th Medicinal Chemistry Symposium ( ): New Trends in Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery, which will be held in , China, from May 14 to 17, 2026.

🎤 Prof. Lu is a Researcher and Principal Investigator at the Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, CAS. His research primarily focuses on integrating -encoded library (DEL) screening technology with other drug development approaches (such as computer-aided drug design and natural product-based drug discovery) to design and synthesize target-focused DNA-encoded libraries, thereby accelerating the development of small molecules, cyclic peptides, and nucleic acid-based drugs. Additionally, his work on designing and synthesizing target-focused DNA-encoded focused libraries facilitates the optimization of hit compounds into lead candidates.

✨ Don’t miss the opportunity to interact with Prof. Lu!
📝 Submit your abstracts here: https://brnw.ch/21wYIB2

05/01/2026

Welcoming Prof. Dr. Andrés Ramírez-Morales as Session Chair for High Energy Physics, Particles and Fields!

We are pleased to announce that Prof. Dr. Andrés Ramírez-Morales will be the Session Chair for S2: High Energy Physics, Particles and Fields at The 1st International Online Conference on Symmetry (IOCSYM 2026)!

With a distinguished academic background, including a PhD in Physics from Queen Mary University of London and recognition as a Mexican Researcher (Level 1), Prof. Ramírez-Morales brings valuable expertise and international perspective to our conference.

His leadership will be instrumental in guiding a cutting-edge discussion on the symmetrical principles that govern the universe's most fundamental particles and forces. We are excited to have him curate this pivotal session.

Key Dates to Remember:
Abstract Submission Deadline: 24 May 2026
Acceptance Notification: 21 June 2026
Registration Deadline: 15 October 2026

Submit your work on symmetry in high-energy and particle physics to this esteemed session:
📝 Submit Abstract: https://brnw.ch/21wYPlC
🌐 Conference Info & Registration: https://brnw.ch/21wYPlB
The 1st International Online Conference on Symmetry (IOCSYM 2026)
20–22 October 2026 | Online

31/12/2025

Thank you to our authors, reviewers, and readers for advancing knowledge with us. Here’s to new questions, rigorous research, and impactful science in the year ahead. Happy New Year! 🎉

31/12/2025

Welcoming Prof. Dr. Kazuharu Bamba as a Session Chair for Mathematical Physics at IOCSYM 2026!

We are honored to announce that Prof. Dr. Kazuharu Bamba will co-chair Session 1: Mathematical Physics at The 1st International Online Conference on Symmetry (IOCSYM 2026)!

With a distinguished research career focused on inflationary cosmology, dark energy, and modified gravity theories, Prof. Bamba brings profound expertise to the intersection of physics and mathematics. Currently a Professor at Fukushima University, Japan, he has authored over 160 publications and serves as an Editor for leading journals including Universe, Entropy, and Symmetry.

His extensive editorial and research background will ensure a rigorous and inspiring Mathematical Physics session. Join us under Prof. Bamba's guidance to explore the symmetries shaping our understanding of the cosmos!

Key Dates:
➡️ Abstract Submission Deadline: 24 May 2026
➡️ Acceptance Notification: 21 June 2026
➡️ Registration Deadline: 15 October 2026
Submit your research on symmetry in mathematical physics today:
📝 Submit Abstract: https://brnw.ch/21wYJNo
🌐 Conference Info & Registration: https://brnw.ch/21wYJNp