APPLICATIONS OF MATHEMATICS publishes original research papers of high scientific level in mathematics that are directed towards applications in different branches of science. The areas covered are: engineering problems (such as mechanics of solids, fluid mechanics, electrical engineering, kinematics and similar), solution of differential and integral equations related to applications, numerical analysis, mathematical physics, optimization, probability, and mathematical statistics. Scientific papers by the authors from around the world are published solely in English, a few pages are sometimes devoted to book reviews and news. The journal is published bimonthly in issues containing about 120 pages each. Manuscripts of papers intended for publication should be prepared according to Instructions for authors and submitted through the electronic Journal System.