Journal profile · Mathematics, Applied
Advances in Applied Mathematics
ISSN 0196-8858 · eISSN 1090-2074 · Academic Press Inc. · UNITED STATES · Bimonthly · Founded 1980
Advances in Applied Mathematics: CAS Zone 3 · Mathematics (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.03; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,380; review about 203 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: easy (Elsevier website: 13%); 111 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Advances in Applied Mathematics is published by Academic Press Inc. and is in Zone 3 of Mathematics in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Advanced Combinatorial Mathematics, Advanced Mathematical Identities and Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, together about 33.1% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Interdisciplinary in its coverage, Advances in Applied Mathematics is dedicated to the publication of original and survey articles on rigorous methods and results in applied mathematics. The journal features articles on discrete mathematics, discrete probability theory, theoretical statistics, mathematical biology and bioinformatics, applied commutative algebra and algebraic geometry, convexity theory, experimental mathematics, theoretical computer science, and other areas.Emphasizing papers that represent a substantial mathematical advance in their field, the journal is an excellent source of current information for mathematicians, computer scientists, applied mathematicians, physicists, statisticians, and biologists. Over the past ten years, Advances in Applied Mathematics has published research papers written by many of the foremost mathematicians of our time.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Mathematics, Applied
Editor-in-chief Eva-Maria FeichtnerPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 3%); most named United States 12, United Kingdom 5, Germany 5, France 2, Austria 2 (32 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Advanced Combinatorial MathematicsMathematics16.8%
- Advanced Mathematical IdentitiesMathematics8.5%
- Diverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance7.8%
- Human auditory perception and evaluationEngineering7.7%
- Educational Robotics and EngineeringComputer Science7%
- Algebraic structures and combinatorial modelsMathematics4.7%
- semigroups and automata theoryComputer Science4%
- Advanced Graph Theory ResearchComputer Science3.7%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Mathematics Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Mathematics | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Mathematics, Applied | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Mathematics Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Mathematics | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Mathematics, Applied | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Mathematics Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Mathematics | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Mathematics, Applied | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
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
- 1.03LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 1.2Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2.1LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 2.1Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.67LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.1LetPub ·
- h-index
- 43LetPub ·
- h-index
- 89OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1,017OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.92OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 18.73%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 96LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 2,851 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 84 | 52 | 17 |
| 2025 | 111 | 40 | 94 |
| 2024 | 106 | 45 | 167 |
| 2023 | 120 | 65 | 326 |
| 2022 | 99 | 73 | 490 |
| 2021 | 95 | 95 | 413 |
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
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
203 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports 6–12 weeks
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- 6–12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 13%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 19 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 124 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 203 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 9 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single 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 3,380 / EUR 3,160 / GBP 2,710 / JPY 419,220 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,570 | — | — |
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 prepare9 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Templates
- LaTeX and Word
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Suggested reviewers
- Required
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Required
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted3
- expository surveysWell-written expository surveys are also published.Length not stated
- original articlesAdvances in Applied Mathematics will publish papers in any area of applied mathematics. Particular regard is given to papers that represent a substantial advanc…Length not stated
- surveyAdvances in Applied Mathematics will publish papers in any area of applied mathematics. Particular regard is given to papers that represent a substantial advanc…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy. Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
Open Archive: all published items, including research articles, have unrestricted access and remain permanently free to read and download 48 months after publication; subject to Elsevier's user license. Model summary
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process. Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of one reviewer for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Rea…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy; sharing preprints will not count as prior publication. Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication.
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
- Academic Press Inc.
- Country or region
- UNITED STATES
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- Founded
- 1980
- ISSN
- 0196-8858
- Electronic ISSN
- 1090-2074
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Advances in Applied Mathematics
What CAS zone is Advances in Applied Mathematics in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Advances in Applied Mathematics is in Zone 3 of Mathematics, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Mathematics, Applied. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Mathematics. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Advances in Applied Mathematics?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 1.03; CiteScore 2.1, h-index 89.
How long does peer review take at Advances in Applied Mathematics?
The publisher reports about 203 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of 6–12 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy (Elsevier website: 13%)”. 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 Advances in Applied Mathematics?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Templates: LaTeX and Word; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Suggested reviewers: Required; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: Required; Cover letter: Required. 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 Advances in Applied Mathematics based?
Of the 32 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 3%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (12), United Kingdom (5) and Germany (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Advances in Applied Mathematics?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Advances in Applied Mathematics is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Advances in Applied Mathematics open access, and what is the APC?
Advances in Applied Mathematics is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,380.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; 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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .