Journal profile · Mathematics, Applied
Applied Mathematics and Computation
ISSN 0096-3003 · eISSN 1873-5649 · Elsevier Inc. · UNITED STATES · Semimonthly · Founded 1975
Applied Mathematics and Computation: CAS Zone 2 · Mathematics (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 3.12; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,470; review about 181 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: 60%; 498 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Applied Mathematics and Computation is published by Elsevier Inc. and is in Zone 2 of Mathematics in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Fractional Differential Equations Solutions, Differential Equations and Numerical Methods and Matrix Theory and Algorithms, together about 23.8% of its articles. Its main subfields are Numerical Analysis. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Applied Mathematics and Computation addresses work at the interface between applied mathematics, numerical computation, and applications of systems – oriented ideas to the physical, biological, social, and behavioral sciences, and emphasizes papers of a computational nature focusing on new algorithms, their analysis and numerical results.In addition to presenting research papers, Applied Mathematics and Computation publishes review articles and single–topics issues.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Mathematics, Applied
Editor-in-chief Avrilia KonguetsofPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 18 in mainland China (about 22%); most named Italy 19, Mainland China 18, Spain 7, United States 6, Greece 4 (81 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Fractional Differential Equations SolutionsMathematics8.8%
- Differential Equations and Numerical MethodsMathematics7.6%
- Matrix Theory and AlgorithmsComputer Science7.4%
- Numerical methods for differential equationsMathematics6.3%
- Advanced Optimization Algorithms ResearchMathematics5.5%
- Nonlinear Differential Equations AnalysisMathematics5.4%
- Iterative Methods for Nonlinear EquationsMathematics5.2%
- Mathematical and Theoretical Epidemiology and Ecology ModelsMedicine5%
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: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Mathematics Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Mathematics | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Mathematics, Applied | Zone 2 |
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: 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
- 3.12LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 3.2Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 7.6LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 7.6Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.82LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.34LetPub ·
- h-index
- 125LetPub ·
- h-index
- 198OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 12,794OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.52OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 9.4%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 13.93%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 453LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 25,219 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 295 | 87 | 94 |
| 2025 | 498 | 98 | 877 |
| 2024 | 566 | 129 | 2,448 |
| 2023 | 551 | 128 | 4,140 |
| 2022 | 738 | 145 | 8,053 |
| 2021 | 816 | 149 | 11,857 |
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
181 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 9.8 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 9.8 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 60%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 1 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 96 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 181 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 10 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 3,470 / EUR 3,250 / GBP 2,780 / JPY 430,380 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,330 | — | — |
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 prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Highlights
- Optional
Article types accepted5
- research paperIn addition to presenting research papers, Applied Mathematics and Computation publishes review articles and single–topics issues. Submissions longer than 25 ma…Length not stated
- research papersIn addition to presenting research papers, Applied Mathematics and Computation publishes review articles and single–topics issues.Length not stated
- review articleIn addition to presenting research papers, Applied Mathematics and Computation publishes review articles and single–topics issues. Submissions longer than 25 ma…Length not stated
- review articlesIn addition to presenting research papers, Applied Mathematics and Computation publishes review articles and single–topics issues.Length not stated
- single–topics issuesIn addition to presenting research papers, Applied Mathematics and Computation publishes review articles and single–topics issues.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
Single corresponding author Model summary
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
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
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 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
- Multi-Language
- Frequency
- Semimonthly
- Founded
- 1975
- ISSN
- 0096-3003
- Electronic ISSN
- 1873-5649
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Applied Mathematics and Computation
What CAS zone is Applied Mathematics and Computation in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Applied Mathematics and Computation is in Zone 2 of Mathematics, and in Zone 2 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 Applied Mathematics and Computation?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 3.12; CiteScore 7.6, h-index 198.
How long does peer review take at Applied Mathematics and Computation?
The publisher reports about 181 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 9.8 months; the community-reported acceptance is “60%”. 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 Mathematics and Computation?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; 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 Mathematics and Computation based?
Of the 81 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 18 (about 22%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Italy (19), Mainland China (18) and Spain (7). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Applied Mathematics and Computation?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Applied Mathematics and Computation is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Applied Mathematics and Computation open access, and what is the APC?
Applied Mathematics and Computation is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,470.
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: .