Journal profile · Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Applicable Algebra in Engineering Communication and Computing
ISSN 0938-1279 · eISSN 1432-0622 · Springer Berlin Heidelberg · GERMANY · Bimonthly · Founded 1990
Applicable Algebra in Engineering Communication and Computing: CAS Zone 3 · Engineering (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 0.49; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,090; median 219 days to acceptance (77 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: easy; 36 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Applicable Algebra in Engineering Communication and Computing is published by Springer Berlin Heidelberg and is in Zone 3 of Engineering in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Coding theory and cryptography, graph theory and CDMA systems and Polynomial and algebraic computation, together about 47.9% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Algebra is ubiquitous in science and a common language in many disciplines. In developing this language, mathematicians prove results and design methods that often have applications in different scientific areas. In using this language, scientists consider algebra as an indispensable tool to create methods and techniques that facilitate their research. Applicable Algebra in Engineering, Communication and Computing will publish mathematically rigorous, original research papers reporting on algebraic results, methods and techniques relevant to all domains concerned with computers, intelligent systems and communications. Its scope includes, but is not limited to, finite fields, algebraic curves, curves and geometry, number theory, error correcting codes, cryptography, arithmetics, algorithms, complexity, computer algebra, symbolic computation, term rewriting systems, theorem proving, vision, robotics. The Journal was founded by Thomas Beth and Jacques Calmet as a spin-off of the AAECC conference oriented to algebraic techniques in coding theory started by Alain Poli in 1983; the aim was “interdisciplinarity based upon the notion of applicable algebra”. Reformulating and adapting Thomas Beth’s introduction to the AAECC-4 Conference, the general aims of the A.A.E.C.C. Journal can be expressed in the form of the following pentagon: AA Applicable Algebra: Algebraic foundations and techniques applicable to any scientific area, mainly mathematics, statistics, computer science, electrical and communications engineering AE Algebraic Engineering: Algebraic algorithms, their improvements, complexity analysis EC Error-correcting Codes: Algebraic structure, analysis, optimality, engineering and communication applications CC Combinatorics and Cryptography: Combinatorial techniques leading to effective applications, classical mathematics applied to cryptography and cryptographic systems CA Computer Algebra: Symbolic and algebraic computation, solving polynomial systems, mathematical software We therefore intend to attract papers which have a solid mathematical background (in algebra or related topics such as combinatorics and number theory) and have some potential applications. Purely theoretical papers will not primarily be sought, but papers dealing with problems in such domains as commutative or non-commutative algebra, group theory, field theory, or real algebraic geometry, which are of potential interest for applications in the above mentioned fields are relevant for
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Editor-in-chief Grégoire Lecerf LaboratoirePublisher website
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 3%); most named France 8, United States 4, Italy 4, Spain 3, Canada 2 (32 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Coding theory and cryptographyComputer Science24.1%
- graph theory and CDMA systemsEngineering14%
- Polynomial and algebraic computationComputer Science9.7%
- Finite Group Theory ResearchMathematics6.4%
- Cryptography and Residue ArithmeticComputer Science4.5%
- Cellular Automata and ApplicationsComputer Science4.4%
- Commutative Algebra and Its ApplicationsMathematics3.6%
- Algebraic Geometry and Number TheoryMathematics3.5%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Engineering Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Theory & Methods | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Mathematics, Applied | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Engineering Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Theory & Methods | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Mathematics, Applied | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Engineering Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Theory & Methods | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Mathematics, Applied | 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 CompendexINSPECzbMATHDBLPCurrent ContentsPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, ACM Digital Library, 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
- 0.49LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 0.5Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 0.7Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.7LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.39LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.92LetPub ·
- h-index
- 31LetPub ·
- h-index
- 54OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 399OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.49OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 20%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 18.92%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 33LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 57,500Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,211 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 45 | 19 | 9 |
| 2025 | 36 | 10 | 12 |
| 2024 | 36 | 10 | 36 |
| 2023 | 48 | 15 | 88 |
| 2022 | 55 | 18 | 96 |
| 2021 | 62 | 20 | 252 |
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
219 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 151 days – 303 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 52 days (77 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 288 days
- Sample
- 77 articles with submission and acceptance dates (88 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)
- over 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous 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 3,090 / EUR 2,490 / GBP 2,190 | — | — |
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)
Open calls for papers1, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat 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, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- AI use Generative AI Images
LLMs do not satisfy authorship criteria Model summary
Please check Springer’s policy on generative AI images and make sure your work adheres to the principles described therein. Back to top
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
Competing interests disclosure required Model summary
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
Data availability statement required for all original research Model summary
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 Applicable Algebra in Engineering, Communication and Computing, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Single-blind peer review
Single-blind peer review Model summary
This journal follows a single-blind reviewing procedure. 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 Berlin Heidelberg
- Country or region
- GERMANY
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- Founded
- 1990
- ISSN
- 0938-1279
- Electronic ISSN
- 1432-0622
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 37, Issue 5 (September 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Applicable Algebra in Engineering Communication and Computing
What CAS zone is Applicable Algebra in Engineering Communication and Computing in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Applicable Algebra in Engineering Communication and Computing is in Zone 3 of Engineering, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications / Computer Science, Theory & Methods / Mathematics, Applied. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Engineering. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Applicable Algebra in Engineering Communication and Computing?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 0.49; CiteScore 1.7, h-index 54.
How long does peer review take at Applicable Algebra in Engineering Communication and Computing?
Based on the dates recorded on 77 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 219 days (interquartile range 151–303 days); authors report an average review time of over 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 Applicable Algebra in Engineering Communication and Computing?
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 Applicable Algebra in Engineering Communication and Computing 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 France (8), United States (4) and Italy (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Applicable Algebra in Engineering Communication and Computing?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Applicable Algebra in Engineering Communication and Computing is indexed in SCIE and Scopus. The journal's website also lists EI Compendex, INSPEC, zbMATH, DBLP and Current Contents; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Applicable Algebra in Engineering Communication and Computing open access, and what is the APC?
Applicable Algebra in Engineering Communication and Computing is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,090.
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: .