Journal profile · Physics, Mathematical
Applied and Computational Harmonic Analysis
ISSN 1063-5203 · eISSN 1096-603X · Academic Press Inc. · UNITED STATES · Bimonthly · Founded 1993
Applied and Computational Harmonic Analysis: CAS Zone 2 · Mathematics (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal); impact factor 2.57; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,150; review about 415 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: fairly easy; 73 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Applied and Computational Harmonic Analysis is published by Academic Press Inc. and is in Zone 2 of Mathematics in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Image and Signal Denoising Methods, Mathematical Analysis and Transform Methods and Sparse and Compressive Sensing Techniques, together about 46.7% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Applied and Computational Harmonic Analysis (ACHA) is an interdisciplinary journal that publishes high-quality papers in all areas of mathematical sciences related to the applied and computational aspects of harmonic analysis, with special emphasis on innovative theoretical development, methods, and algorithms, for information processing, manipulation, understanding, and so forth. The objectives of the journal are to chronicle the important publications in the rapidly growing field of data representation and analysis, to stimulate research in relevant interdisciplinary areas, and to provide a common link among mathematical, physical, and life scientists, as well as engineers. Applied and computational harmonic analysis covers, in the broadest sense, topics that include but not limited to:I Signal and Function Representations continuous and discrete wavelet transform wavelet frames wavelet algorithms local time-frequency and time-scale basis functions multi-scale and multi-level methods refinable functionsII Representation of Abstract and High-dimensional Objects diffusion wavelets and geometryharmonic analysis on graphs and trees sparse data representationcompressive samplingcompressed sensingmatrix completionrandom matrices and projectionsdata dimensionality reductionhigh-dimensional integrationIII Application Areas data compressionsignal and image processinglearning theory and algorithmscomputer-aided geometric designextra large data analysis and understandingdata recovery and image inpaintingdata mininghyperspectral imagingnovel sensors and systems
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Physics, Mathematical
Editor-in-chief Radu BalanPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 30, Germany 7, France 4, Austria 4, United Kingdom 2 (54 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Image and Signal Denoising MethodsComputer Science18.7%
- Mathematical Analysis and Transform MethodsMathematics18.6%
- Sparse and Compressive Sensing TechniquesEngineering9.5%
- Diverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance4.9%
- Human auditory perception and evaluationEngineering4.9%
- Advanced Numerical Analysis TechniquesEngineering4.6%
- Digital Filter Design and ImplementationComputer Science4.5%
- Educational Robotics and EngineeringComputer Science4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Mathematics Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Mathematics | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Mathematics, Applied | Zone 2 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Mathematics Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Mathematics | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Mathematics, Applied | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Mathematics Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Mathematics | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Mathematics, Applied | Zone 2 |
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
- 2.57LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 2.6Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 7.3LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 7.3Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.42LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 2.16LetPub ·
- h-index
- 77LetPub ·
- h-index
- 123OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1,006OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 7.7%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 31.63%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 59LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,854 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 55 | 36 | 12 |
| 2025 | 73 | 37 | 89 |
| 2024 | 80 | 41 | 315 |
| 2023 | 77 | 41 | 596 |
| 2022 | 72 | 59 | 956 |
| 2021 | 79 | 79 | 977 |
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
415 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)
- Fairly easyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 11 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 233 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 415 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 8 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 3,150 / EUR 2,950 / GBP 2,520 / JPY 390,690 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,450 | — | — |
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
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Templates
- LaTeX
- Highlights
- Optional
Article types accepted8
- case studiesCase Studies are short articles (up to 4 printed pages) that briefly describe interesting applications related to time-frequency analysis, time- scale analysis,…Length not stated
- case studyIn addition to regular (full) papers, this journal publishes Letters to the Editors and Case Studies. Letters to the Editors are short papers (up to 10 printed …Length not stated
- editorialIn addition to regular (full) papers, this journal publishes Letters to the Editors and Case Studies. Letters to the Editors are short papers (up to 10 printed …Length not stated
- full paperIn addition to regular (full) papers, this journal publishes Letters to the Editors and Case Studies. Letters to the Editors are short papers (up to 10 printed …Length not stated
- letterIn addition to regular (full) papers, this journal publishes Letters to the Editors and Case Studies. Letters to the Editors are short papers (up to 10 printed …Length not stated
- letters to the editorsLetters to the Editors are short papers (up to 10 printed pages) of high quality.Length not stated
- regular (full) papersIn addition to regular (full) papers, this journal publishes Letters to the Editors and Case Studies.Length not stated
- reviewIn addition to regular (full) papers, this journal publishes Letters to the Editors and Case Studies. Letters to the Editors are short papers (up to 10 printed …Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, 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 ·- 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 become permanently free to read and download 48 months after publication. 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 peer review. 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 two reviewers 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.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed; does 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. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
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
- 1993
- ISSN
- 1063-5203
- Electronic ISSN
- 1096-603X
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Applied and Computational Harmonic Analysis
What CAS zone is Applied and Computational Harmonic Analysis in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Applied and Computational Harmonic Analysis is in Zone 2 of Mathematics, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Mathematics, Applied; it is a Top journal. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 1 of Mathematics. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Applied and Computational Harmonic Analysis?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.57; CiteScore 7.3, h-index 123.
How long does peer review take at Applied and Computational Harmonic Analysis?
The publisher reports about 415 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of 6–12 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Fairly 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 Applied and Computational Harmonic Analysis?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Templates: LaTeX; Highlights: 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 Applied and Computational Harmonic Analysis based?
Of the 54 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (30), Germany (7) and France (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Applied and Computational Harmonic Analysis?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Applied and Computational Harmonic Analysis is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Applied and Computational Harmonic Analysis open access, and what is the APC?
Applied and Computational Harmonic Analysis is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,150.
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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .