Journal profile · PHILOSOPHY
Acta Analytica-International Periodical for Philosophy in the Analytical Tradition
ISSN 0353-5150 · eISSN 1874-6349 · Springer Nature · 4 issues per year
Acta Analytica-International Periodical for Philosophy in the Analytical Tradition: CAS Zone 3 · Literature (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 0.4 (journal website); hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,190; median 153 days to acceptance (93 articles, last 24 months); 48 articles in 2025; indexed in AHCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Acta Analytica-International Periodical for Philosophy in the Analytical Tradition is published by Springer Nature and is in Zone 3 of Literature in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Philosophy and Theoretical Science, Epistemology, Ethics, and Metaphysics and Philosophy and History of Science, together about 53.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Philosophy. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Acta Analytica is an international journal for philosophy in the analytic tradition covering a variety of philosophical topics including philosophical logic, metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, philosophy of science and philosophy of mind. The journal aims to promote a rigorous, argumentative approach in philosophy. Acta Analytica is a peer reviewed journal, published quarterly, with authors from all over the world.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): PHILOSOPHY
Editor-in-chief Danilo ŠusterPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 9, Slovenia 8, United Kingdom 1, Italy 1, Spain 1 (22 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Philosophy and Theoretical SciencePsychology23.1%
- Epistemology, Ethics, and MetaphysicsArts and Humanities21.8%
- Philosophy and History of ScienceArts and Humanities8.4%
- Free Will and AgencyNeuroscience7.4%
- Philosophical Ethics and TheoryArts and Humanities6.8%
- Psychology of Moral and Emotional JudgmentNeuroscience4.7%
- Logic, Reasoning, and KnowledgeComputer Science3.5%
- Classical Philosophy and ThoughtArts and Humanities2.7%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Literature Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Literature | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Philosophy | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Literature Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Literature | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Philosophy | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Literature Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Literature | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Philosophy | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
AHCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
ERIH PLUSPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSS
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 0.4Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 0.5Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.42LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.93LetPub ·
- h-index
- 27OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 126OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.8OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 51.97%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 48LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 113,300Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 837 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 41 | 18 | 4 |
| 2025 | 48 | 25 | 15 |
| 2024 | 38 | 27 | 82 |
| 2023 | 42 | 26 | 40 |
| 2022 | 37 | 20 | 48 |
| 2021 | 47 | 22 | 145 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
153 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 119 days – 201 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 15 days (95 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 176 days
- Sample
- 93 articles with submission and acceptance dates (99 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Submission to first decision
- 13 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,190 / EUR 2,590 / GBP 2,290 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 100–150 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 10,000 words
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Not considered
- salami-slicing
Article types accepted1
- editorialDouble-blind peer review This journal follows a double-blind reviewing procedure. This means that the author will remain anonymous to the reviewers throughout p…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- Authorship Authorship principles
These guidelines describe authorship principles and good authorship practices to which prospective authors should adhere to. Authorship clarified The Journal and Publisher assume all authors agreed with the content and that all gave explicit consent to submit and that they obtained consent from the responsible authorities at the institute/organization where the work has been carried out, before th…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Disclosures and declarations
All authors are requested to include information regarding sources of funding, financial or non-financial interests, study-specific approval by the appropriate ethics committee for research involving humans and/or animals, informed consent if the research involved human participants, and a statement on welfare of animals if the research involved animals (as appropriate). The decision whether such …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data availability statements
All original research must include a data availability statement. This statement should explain how to access data supporting the results and analysis in the article, including links/citations to publicly archived datasets analysed or generated during the study. Please see our full policy here. If it is not possible to share research data publicly, for instance when individual privacy could be com…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Open Choice articles do not require transfer of copyright as the copyright remains with the author. In opting for open access, the author(s) agree to publish the article under a Creative Commons license. Details of the OA licences offered to authors can be found on the individual journal website, in the journal's How to publish with us guide. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access publishing
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in Acta Analytica, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Double-blind peer review
This journal follows a double-blind reviewing procedure. This means that the author will remain anonymous to the reviewers throughout peer review. It is the responsibility of the author to anonymize the manuscript and any associated materials. Author names, affiliations and any other potentially identifying information should be removed from the manuscript text and any accompanying files (such as …
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Frequency
- 4 issues per year
- ISSN
- 0353-5150
- Electronic ISSN
- 1874-6349
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 41, Issue 3 (September 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Acta Analytica-International Periodical for Philosophy in the Analytical Tradition
What CAS zone is Acta Analytica-International Periodical for Philosophy in the Analytical Tradition in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Acta Analytica-International Periodical for Philosophy in the Analytical Tradition is in Zone 3 of Literature, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Philosophy. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Literature. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Acta Analytica-International Periodical for Philosophy in the Analytical Tradition?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 0.4 (2025); this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 1, h-index 27.
How long does peer review take at Acta Analytica-International Periodical for Philosophy in the Analytical Tradition?
Based on the dates recorded on 93 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 153 days (interquartile range 119–201 days). Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Acta Analytica-International Periodical for Philosophy in the Analytical Tradition?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 100–150 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Manuscript length: ≤ 10,000 words; Suggested reviewers: Optional. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Acta Analytica-International Periodical for Philosophy in the Analytical Tradition based?
Of the 22 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (9), Slovenia (8) and United Kingdom (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Acta Analytica-International Periodical for Philosophy in the Analytical Tradition?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Acta Analytica-International Periodical for Philosophy in the Analytical Tradition is indexed in AHCI and Scopus. The journal's website also lists ERIH PLUS; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Acta Analytica-International Periodical for Philosophy in the Analytical Tradition open access, and what is the APC?
Acta Analytica-International Periodical for Philosophy in the Analytical Tradition is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,190.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .