Applications and Applied Mathematics: An International Journal (AAM) ISSN: 1932-9466 http://www.pvamu.edu/aam Dear Colleagues, Once again, it is with great pleasure and pride that we inform you of the availability of Appl. Appl. Math. (AAM) Vol. 8, Issue 2 (December 2013) of Applications and Applied Mathematics: An International Journal: AAM, that includes 30 papers with 468 pages, making a total of 49 papers and 801 pages for the year 2013. These papers may be viewed at http://www.pvamu.edu/aam. We are happy to report to you that AAM is now completes its eighth successful year of operation and we are looking for 2014 as our ninth great year. Should you have questions or comments about AAM, please contact the Editor-inChief, Dr. A. M. Haghighi at amhaghighi@pvamu.edu.