Abstract
In this work, the variable-coefficients complex cubic–quintic Ginzburg–Landau equation (CCQGLE) influenced by higher-order effects and nonlinear gain is considered. Based on the asymmetric method, analytic one-soliton solution for the variable-coefficients CCQGLE is constructed for the first time. In addition, with some certain conditions, the periodic wave and dromion-like structures are derived. The results obtained may be helpful in understanding the solitons amplification and solitons management in optical fiber.