Journal profile · Mathematics
Algebras and Representation Theory
ISSN 1386-923X · eISSN 1572-9079 · Springer Netherlands · NETHERLANDS · Bimonthly · Founded 1998
Algebras and Representation Theory: CAS Zone 4 · Mathematics (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 0.54; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,490; median 248 days to acceptance (98 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: easy; 63 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Algebras and Representation Theory is published by Springer Netherlands and is in Zone 4 of Mathematics in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Algebraic structures and combinatorial models, Advanced Topics in Algebra and Advanced Algebra and Geometry, together about 58.2% of its articles. Its main subfields are Algebra and Number Theory and Mathematical Physics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The theory of rings, algebras and their representations has evolved to be a well-defined sub-discipline of general algebra, combining its proper methodology with that of other disciplines, thus leading to a wide variety of application fields, ranging from algebraic geometry or number theory to theoretical physics and robotics. Due to this, many papers in these domains got dispersed in the scientific literature, making it extremely difficult for researchers to keep track of recent developments. Algebras and Representation Theory aims to play a unifying role in this, presenting to its reader both up-to-date information about progress within the field of rings, algebras and their representations as well as clarifying relationships with other fields. To realize this aim Algebras and Representation Theory will publish carefully refereed papers relating, in its broadest sense, to the structure of algebras, including Lie algebras and superalgebras, rings of differential operators, group rings and algebras, C*-algebras and Hopf algebras, and and its representation theory, including topics like algebraic combinatorics, categorification and geometrization. The journal contains high level, significant and original research paper. Occasionally, special issues on specific subjects are published as well, allowing specialists and non-specialists to quickly get acquainted with new developments and topics within the field of rings, algebras and their applications. In principle, for these special issues, guest editors will be invited to use their expertise to properly select invited contributors.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Mathematics
Editor-in-chief Vyjayanthi ChariPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 7, Germany 4, United Kingdom 3, France 3, Canada 2 (22 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Algebraic structures and combinatorial modelsMathematics28.2%
- Advanced Topics in AlgebraMathematics22.2%
- Advanced Algebra and GeometryMathematics7.9%
- Nonlinear Waves and SolitonsPhysics and Astronomy6.1%
- Homotopy and Cohomology in Algebraic TopologyMathematics5.9%
- Rings, Modules, and AlgebrasMathematics5.3%
- Advanced Combinatorial MathematicsMathematics4.4%
- Finite Group Theory ResearchMathematics4.4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Mathematics Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Mathematics | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Mathematics | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Mathematics Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Mathematics | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Mathematics | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Mathematics Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Mathematics | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Mathematics | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
EI CompendexzbMATHCurrent ContentsPublisher 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
- 0.54LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 0.6Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 0.5Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.2LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.61LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.87LetPub ·
- h-index
- 25LetPub ·
- h-index
- 43OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 387OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.42OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 16.7%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 35.88%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 60LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 60,300Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,607 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 56 | 37 | 5 |
| 2025 | 63 | 35 | 19 |
| 2024 | 55 | 25 | 49 |
| 2023 | 56 | 27 | 107 |
| 2022 | 80 | 44 | 159 |
| 2021 | 94 | 51 | 276 |
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
248 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 160 days – 350 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 16 days (98 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 271 days
- Sample
- 98 articles with submission and acceptance dates (132 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
- Average review time (community reports)
- 6–12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 63 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 3,490 / EUR 2,790 / GBP 2,490 | — | — |
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
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Templates
- LaTeX and Word
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access
- AI use Generative AI Images
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Source ↗Publisher website ·- 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 ·- Publication ethics Compliance with Ethical Standards
To ensure objectivity and transparency in research and to ensure that accepted principles of ethical and professional conduct have been followed, authors should include information regarding sources of funding, potential conflicts of interest (financial or non-financial), informed consent if the research involved human participants, and a statement on welfare of animals if the research involved an…
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 Algebras and Representation Theory, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
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 Netherlands
- Country or region
- NETHERLANDS
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- Founded
- 1998
- ISSN
- 1386-923X
- Electronic ISSN
- 1572-9079
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 29, Issue 3 (June 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Algebras and Representation Theory
What CAS zone is Algebras and Representation Theory in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Algebras and Representation Theory is in Zone 4 of Mathematics, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Mathematics. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Mathematics. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Algebras and Representation Theory?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 0.54; CiteScore 1.2, h-index 43.
How long does peer review take at Algebras and Representation Theory?
Based on the dates recorded on 98 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 248 days (interquartile range 160–350 days); authors report an average review time of 6–12 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”. 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 Algebras and Representation Theory?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Templates: LaTeX and Word; 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 Algebras and Representation Theory 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 (7), Germany (4) and United Kingdom (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Algebras and Representation Theory?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Algebras and Representation Theory is indexed in SCIE and Scopus. The journal's website also lists EI Compendex, zbMATH and Current Contents; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Algebras and Representation Theory open access, and what is the APC?
Algebras and Representation Theory is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,490.
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: .