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 of discrete dynamical systems are also welcome. 

The Journal publishes papers in two sections: 

Section A: Pure mathematics and theory of difference equations or discrete dynamical systems. 

Section B: Applications and techniques utilising difference equations or discrete dynamical systems. 

Topics of interest to the journal include but are not limited to: iteration theory, complex dynamics, chaos theory, topological and combinatorial dynamics, stability theory, boundary value problems, symmetries and integrable systems, q-difference equations, ergodic theory, numerical analysis, special functions and orthogonal polynomials, combinatorics, dynamic equations on time-scale, and difference-differential equations. 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, 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, and book reviews, and papers that present novel ideas in applications and techniques. 

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 blind 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/. 

 University Côte d’Azur, France Editor-in-Chief: 
Saber Elaydi - Department of Mathematics, Trinity University, 1 Trinity Place, San Antonio, Texas 78212-7200, US 

Honorary Editors: 
Robert L. Devaney -  Boston University, USA 
E. Doedel - Concordia University, Canada 
Gerry Ladas - Department of Mathematics, University of Rhode Island, USA 
Ronald E. Mickens - Clark Atlanta University, USA 
Hal Smith - Arizona State University, USA 

Consulting Editors: 
Alexander N. Sharkovsky - National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Ukraine 
James A Yorke - Institute for Physical Science and Technology, University of Maryland, USA 

Book Review Editor: 
Sophia Jang - Texas Tech University, USA 

Short Notes Editors: 
Robert J. Sacker - University of Southern California, USA 
Timothy D. Sauer - George Mason University, USA 

Editorial Board: 
Linda J. S. Allen - Texas Tech University, USA 
Steve Baigent - University College London, UK 
Jim M. Cushing - University of Arizona, USA 
Maxim Derevyagin - University of Connecticut, USA 
Laura Gardini - Urbino University, Italy 
Stephan van Gils - University of Twente, The Netherlands 
Abba Gumel - Arizona State University, USA 
Rodney Halburd - University College London, UK 
Göran Högnäs - Åbo Akademi University, Finland 
Herman Jan Hupkes - University of Leiden, The Netherlands 
Xavier Jarque - Universitat de Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain 
Gerhard Keller - Universität Erlangen, Germany 
Peter Kloeden - Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität, Germany 
Ryusuke Kon - University of Miyazaki, Japan 
Rafael de la Llave  - Georgia Institute of Technology, USA 
René Lozi -  University Côte d’Azur, France 
Jean Mawhin - Université Catholique de Louvain, Belgium 
Michal Misiurewicz - Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, USA 
Kazuo Nishimura - Kobe University, Japan 
Allan Peterson - University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA 
Christian Pötzsche - Alpen-Adria Universität Klagenfurt, Austria 
Robert Sacker - University of Southern California, USA 
Tim Sauer - George Mason University, USA 
Stefan Siegmund - Technische Universität Dresden, Germany 
Lubomir Snoha - Matej Bel University, Slovakia 
Walter Van Assche - University of Leuven, Belgium 
Erik S. Van Vleck - University of Kansas, USA 
Jianshe Yu - Guangzhou University, China 
Doron Zeilberger - Rutgers University, USA 
Weinian Zhang - Sichuan University, PR China