Journal profile · MATHEMATICS
Arabian Journal of Mathematics
ISSN 2193-5343 · eISSN 2193-5351 · SpringerOpen · Germany · 3 issues per year
Arabian Journal of Mathematics: CAS Zone 4 · Mathematics (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 0.8 (journal website); fully open access; no APC; median 230 days to acceptance (89 articles, last 24 months); 110 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Arabian Journal of Mathematics is published by SpringerOpen 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 Fractional Differential Equations Solutions, Advanced Topics in Algebra and Nonlinear Differential Equations Analysis, together about 20.2% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Arabian Journal of Mathematics is a quarterly peer-reviewed journal published under the Springer brand, covering all mainstream branches of pure and applied mathematics. Owned by King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, AJM publishes carefully refereed research papers in all main-stream branches of pure and applied mathematics. Survey papers may be submitted for publication by invitation only. To be published in AJM, a paper should be a significant contribution to the mathematics literature, well-written, and of interest to a wide audience. All manuscripts will undergo a strict refereeing process; acceptance for publication is based on two positive reviews from experts in the field. Submission of a manuscript acknowledges that the manuscript is original and is not, in whole or in part, published or submitted for publication elsewhere. A copyright agreement is required before the publication of the paper. Manuscripts must be written in English. It is the author's responsibility to make sure her/his manuscript is written in clear, unambiguous and grammatically correct language.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): MATHEMATICS
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 4%); most named Saudi Arabia 8, United States 5, Tunisia 2, Mainland China 1, Germany 1 (27 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Fractional Differential Equations SolutionsMathematics7.6%
- Advanced Topics in AlgebraMathematics6.4%
- Nonlinear Differential Equations AnalysisMathematics6.2%
- Algebraic structures and combinatorial modelsMathematics5.4%
- Optimization and Variational AnalysisComputer Science5.4%
- Rings, Modules, and AlgebrasMathematics5.4%
- Nonlinear Waves and SolitonsPhysics and Astronomy5.1%
- Fixed Point Theorems AnalysisMathematics4.9%
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 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Mathematics | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Mathematics | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
zbMATHPublisher 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 (publisher) 2025
- 0.8Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 0.7Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.9LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.28LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.62LetPub ·
- h-index
- 24OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 73OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.88OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 49.44%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 108LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 159,400Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 659 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 65 | 20 | 11 |
| 2025 | 110 | 23 | 91 |
| 2024 | 36 | 36 | 83 |
| 2023 | 38 | 38 | 77 |
| 2022 | 57 | 57 | 230 |
| 2021 | 54 | 54 | 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
230 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 158 days – 311 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 28 days (89 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 267 days
- Sample
- 89 articles with submission and acceptance dates (194 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)
- about 13 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 45 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Anonymous peer reviewLetPub
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
Fully open accessLetPub
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LetPub | No APC | No | — |
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 prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
Article types accepted1
- editorialAll manuscripts will be subject to a strict refereeing process; acceptance for publication is based on two positive reviews from experts in the field. It is the…Length not stated
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
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
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
This journal encourages authors to provide an optional statement of data availability in their article. Data Availability Statements should include information on where data supporting the results reported in the article can be found, including, where applicable, hyperlinks to publicly archived datasets analysed or generated during the study. Data availability statements can also indicate whether …
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
Articles in Springer Nature open access journals do not require transfer of copyright as the copyright remains with the author. 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 Arabian Journal of Mathematics, 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
- SpringerOpen
- Country or region
- Germany
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- 3 issues per year
- ISSN
- 2193-5343
- Electronic ISSN
- 2193-5351
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 15, Issue 2 (August 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Arabian Journal of Mathematics
What CAS zone is Arabian Journal of Mathematics in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Arabian Journal of Mathematics is in Zone 4 of Mathematics, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Mathematics. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Mathematics. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Arabian Journal of Mathematics?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 0.8 (2025); this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 1.9, h-index 24.
How long does peer review take at Arabian Journal of Mathematics?
Based on the dates recorded on 89 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 230 days (interquartile range 158–311 days); authors report an average review time of about 13 weeks. 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 Arabian Journal of Mathematics?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; 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 Arabian Journal of Mathematics based?
Of the 27 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 4%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Saudi Arabia (8), United States (5) and Tunisia (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Arabian Journal of Mathematics?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Arabian Journal of Mathematics is indexed in ESCI and Scopus. The journal's website also lists zbMATH; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Arabian Journal of Mathematics open access, and what is the APC?
Arabian Journal of Mathematics is a fully open-access journal. It charges no article processing charge.
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: .