Journal profile · Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Applied Mathematical Modelling
ISSN 0307-904X · eISSN 1872-8480 · Elsevier Inc. · UNITED STATES · Monthly · Founded 1976
Applied Mathematical Modelling: CAS Zone 2 · Engineering (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 5.58; hybrid open access; APC about USD 4,510; review about 156 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: easy; 690 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Applied Mathematical Modelling is published by Elsevier Inc. and is in Zone 2 of Engineering in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Numerical methods in engineering, Composite Structure Analysis and Optimization and Vibration and Dynamic Analysis, together about 26.2% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Applied Mathematical Modelling focuses on significant and novel scientific developments for mathematical modelling and computational methods and tools for engineering, industrial and environmental systems and processes leading to future innovations and novel technologies.The topics considered are: heat transfer, fluid mechanics, computational fluid dynamics and electromagnetics, and transport phenomena; solid mechanics and mechanics of metals; electromagnets and magnetohydrodynamics; reliability modelling and system optimization; modelling of inventory, industrial, manufacturing and logistics systems with managerial insights; engineering systems and structures; mineral and energy resources; software engineering developments; digital twins; materials; unmanned vehicles; robotics; network traffic control; energy sustainability models; optimization; population dynamics with realistic scenarios; high-performance methods for data-driven engineering applications; numerical procedures; computational intelligence in complex engineering problems.Applied Mathematical Modelling is primarily interested in: Papers developing increased insights into real-world problems through novel analytical or semi-analytical mathematical and computational modelling.Papers with multi- and interdisciplinary topics, including linking with data driven models and applications.Papers on novel applications or a combination with the above.Papers employing existing methods must demonstrate significant novelty in the solution of practical problems. Model validation, verification and reproducibility is a fundamental principle for published papers.Papers based on fuzzy logic in decision-making, financial mathematics, heuristic algorithms, neural networks, data modelling, game-theoretical, fractional differential equations, bifurcation and numerical methods papers are not considered unless they solve practical problems, supported by reasonable empirical evidence. Submissions with no real-world application will not be considered.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Editor-in-chief Johann SienzPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 6 in mainland China (about 9%); most named Australia 12, United Kingdom 11, Mainland China 6, Germany 4, Italy 4 (66 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Numerical methods in engineeringEngineering10.9%
- Composite Structure Analysis and OptimizationEngineering9.3%
- Vibration and Dynamic AnalysisEngineering6%
- Probabilistic and Robust Engineering DesignDecision Sciences5.7%
- Fractional Differential Equations SolutionsMathematics4.3%
- Fluid Dynamics and Turbulent FlowsEngineering4.3%
- Nonlocal and gradient elasticity in micro/nano structuresMaterials Science4%
- Supply Chain and Inventory ManagementBusiness, Management and Accounting3.8%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Engineering Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Engineering, Multidisciplinary | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Mechanics | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Engineering Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Engineering, Multidisciplinary | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Mechanics | Zone 2 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Engineering Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Engineering, Multidisciplinary | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Mechanics | Zone 2 |
Top journal: yesReview 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
- 5.58LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 5.5Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 10.2LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 10.2Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.1LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.64LetPub ·
- h-index
- 93LetPub ·
- h-index
- 172OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 8,077OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 5.19OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 9.1%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 13.09%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 638LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 13,428 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 523 | 88 | 412 |
| 2025 | 690 | 140 | 2,721 |
| 2024 | 579 | 114 | 6,176 |
| 2023 | 476 | 94 | 8,056 |
| 2022 | 523 | 276 | 10,609 |
| 2021 | 517 | 515 | 12,657 |
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
156 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 10.2 months
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)
- about 10.2 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 12%Publisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 59 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 156 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 4 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 4,510 / EUR 4,220 / GBP 3,610 / JPY 559,380 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 4,180 | — | — |
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 papers2, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 8,000 words
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Highlights
- Required
Article types accepted5, with length limits
- original researchContributions are classified as research papers and review articles. Research papers should be a record of original research and approximately 6,000 to 8,000 eq…Length not stated
- research paperContributions are classified as research papers and review articles. Research papers should be a record of original research and approximately 6,000 to 8,000 eq…main text ≤ 8,000 words
- research papersContributions are classified as research papers and review articles. Research papers should be a record of original research and approximately 6,000 to 8,000 eq…Length not stated
- review articleContributions are classified as research papers and review articles. Research papers should be a record of original research and approximately 6,000 to 8,000 eq…Length not stated
- review articlesReview articles are also published but normally only on invitation. Interested authors should consult the Editor before preparation of such articles.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 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 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 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.
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
- Elsevier Inc.
- Country or region
- UNITED STATES
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Founded
- 1976
- ISSN
- 0307-904X
- Electronic ISSN
- 1872-8480
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Applied Mathematical Modelling
What CAS zone is Applied Mathematical Modelling in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Applied Mathematical Modelling is in Zone 2 of Engineering, and in Zone 1 of the minor category Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications / Engineering, Multidisciplinary / Mechanics. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Engineering. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Applied Mathematical Modelling?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 5.58; CiteScore 10.2, h-index 172.
How long does peer review take at Applied Mathematical Modelling?
The publisher reports about 156 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 10.2 months; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 12%. 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 Mathematical Modelling?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Manuscript length: ≤ 8,000 words; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Highlights: 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 Applied Mathematical Modelling based?
Of the 66 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 6 (about 9%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Australia (12), United Kingdom (11) and Mainland China (6). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Applied Mathematical Modelling?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Applied Mathematical Modelling is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Applied Mathematical Modelling open access, and what is the APC?
Applied Mathematical Modelling is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 4,510.
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: .