Systems Science and Applied Mathematics is a peer-reviewed open access scholarly research journal, which publishes high-quality, refereed articles that advance the knowledge base of systems science and applied mathematics. The journal provides an international forum for researchers, scholars and practitioners of systems science and applied mathematics to exchange experiences and communicate ideas. The journal will accept original articles and will also publish review articles that summarize the state of the art and provide a perspective on areas of current research interest. Articles may discuss fundamental or applied issues, and should offer clear evidence of novelty and significance.