The Journal of Engineering Mathematics promotes the application of mathematics to physical problems particularly in the general area of engineering science. It also emphasizes the intrinsic unity through mathematics of the fundamental problems of applied and engineering science. The journal publishes in the following areas: Mathematics : Ordinary and partial differential equations Integral equations Asymptotics Variational and functional-analytical methods Numerical analysis Computational methods. Applied Fields : Continuum mechanics Stability theory Wave propagation Diffusion Heat and mass transfer Free-boundary problems; Fluid mechanics: Aero- and hydrodynamics Boundary Layers Shock waves Fluid machinery Convection Combustion Acoustics Multiphase flows Transition and turbulence Creeping flow Rheology Porous-media flows Ocean engineering; Atmospheric engineering; Solid mechanics: Elasticity Classical mechanics Nonlinear mechanics Vibrations Plates and shells Fracture mechanics Biomedical engineering Geophysical engineering Reaction-diffusion problems; and related areas.