Stochastic Processes and Their Applications: In Honor of Prof. Sally McClean.

The document discusses the significance of stochastic processes in various scientific disciplines and their mathematical interpretation of randomness and probabilistic analysis. It highlights the historical development of stochastic processes, starting with Brownian motion and the contributions of key figures like Louis Bachelier, Andrei Kolmogorov, Joseph Doob, and William Feller. The text also honors the distinguished mathematician Prof. Sally McClean for her significant contributions to mathematical modeling and health care planning, showcasing her research achievements and recognition in the field. Additionally, the document provides an overview of articles in a special volume dedicated to stochastic processes, categorized into key thematic areas like Markov Chains, Semi-Markov Chains, Mathematical Optimization, and General Stochastic Processes, with brief descriptions of selected articles in each category. [Extracted from the article]