Journal profile · Statistics & Probability
AStA-Advances in Statistical Analysis
ISSN 1863-8171 · eISSN 1863-818X · Springer Berlin Heidelberg · GERMANY · Quarterly · Founded 2004
AStA-Advances in Statistical Analysis: CAS Zone 4 · Mathematics (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.36; hybrid open access; APC about USD 2,990; median 332 days to acceptance (50 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: easy; 32 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
AStA-Advances in Statistical Analysis is published by Springer Berlin Heidelberg 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 Statistical Methods and Inference, Statistical Methods and Bayesian Inference and Advanced Statistical Methods and Models, together about 37.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Statistics and Probability. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
AStA - Advances in Statistical Analysis, a journal of the German Statistical Society, is published quarterly and presents original contributions on statistical methodology, applications and review articles. It offers researchers in current and emerging fields a forum to introduce, disseminate and promote new ideas in statistics and to stimulate the active discussion in the research field. This also includes exciting new methodological developments in traditional areas. AStA - Advances in Statistical Analysis has three designated sections: Statistical Applications The Statistical Applications section includes papers that address novel and challenging applied research questions using novel forms of statistical modeling, an innovative combination of analytical techniques, or recently developed but underutilized methods. Applications that rely on established statistical methodology and do not contain an innovative methodological contribution do not fall within our scope. Traditionally, social science and especially business and economics applications are at home in AStA, but submissions from other application areas such as engineering and environmental sciences or life sciences including medicine are explicitly encouraged. Statistical Methodology The Statistical Methodology section publishes original articles dealing with the development of new statistical methods of great interest to both applied and theoretical statisticians. Contributions should be illustrated by substantial application and focus on methodology relevant to statistical modeling and analysis. Contributions on computational aspects or at the interface with data science, statistical learning, and machine learning are also welcome within the scope of AStA, while purely theoretical contributions or contributions with a mathematical focus are not among the priorities of AStA. Statistical Reviews The Statistical Reviews section welcomes review articles from all areas of theoretical and applied statistics, including statistical computing and software. Special attention is given to review articles that summarize areas that are currently undergoing particularly dynamic development. A review article should usually include a numerical comparison or illustration using real data. In addition, the journal regularly publishes thematic call-for-papers. The current editorial team intends to continue the successful tradition of publishing special issues and continues to solicit proposals from guest editors and
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Statistics & Probability
Editor-in-chief Harry HauptPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Germany 17, Austria 4, United Kingdom 2, Italy 1, Spain 1 (28 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Statistical Methods and InferenceMathematics15.6%
- Statistical Methods and Bayesian InferenceMathematics11.7%
- Advanced Statistical Methods and ModelsMathematics9.7%
- Financial Risk and Volatility ModelingEconomics, Econometrics and Finance8.4%
- Bayesian Methods and Mixture ModelsComputer Science7.4%
- Statistical Distribution Estimation and ApplicationsMathematics6.3%
- Spatial and Panel Data AnalysisEconomics, Econometrics and Finance4.9%
- Advanced Statistical Process MonitoringDecision Sciences3.7%
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 | Statistics & Probability | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Mathematics Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Mathematics | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Statistics & Probability | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Mathematics Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Mathematics | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Statistics & Probability | 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
zbMATHEconLitPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSS, RePEc
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
- 1.36LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1.6Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1.6Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.9LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.58LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.39LetPub ·
- h-index
- 22LetPub ·
- h-index
- 39OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 190OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.62OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 6.2%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 64.56%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 29LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 146,300Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 555 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | 11 | 1 |
| 2025 | 32 | 22 | 34 |
| 2024 | 29 | 21 | 91 |
| 2023 | 25 | 19 | 118 |
| 2022 | 40 | 33 | 347 |
| 2021 | 39 | 23 | 354 |
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
332 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 271 days – 509 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 24 days (50 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 367 days
- Sample
- 50 articles with submission and acceptance dates (57 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 ·
- Submission to first decision
- 24 daysPublisher 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 2,990 / EUR 2,390 / GBP 2,090 | — | — |
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 prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Reference style
- Author–date
- Templates
- LaTeX and Word
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
Article types accepted8
- book reviewAStA - Advances in Statistical Analysis has three designated sections: a) Statistical Applications:The Statistical Application section provides a forum for inno…Length not stated
- book reviewsRegularly, book reviews are published in this section.Length not stated
- original articleAStA - Advances in Statistical Analysis has three designated sections: a) Statistical Applications:The Statistical Application section provides a forum for inno…Length not stated
- reviewAStA - Advances in Statistical Analysis has three designated sections: a) Statistical Applications:The Statistical Application section provides a forum for inno…Length not stated
- review articleAStA - Advances in Statistical Analysis has three designated sections: a) Statistical Applications:The Statistical Application section provides a forum for inno…Length not stated
- statistical applicationsa) Statistical Applications: The Statistical Application section provides a forum for innovative use of statistical modeling and analysis techniques in a wide r…Length not stated
- statistical methodologyb) Statistical Methodology: The Statistical Methodology section publishes original articles on statistical theory and methodological developments.Length not stated
- statistical reviewsc) Statistical Reviews: The Statistical Review section welcomes review articles in the various fields of statistics, including statistical computing and softwar…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- AI use Generative AI Images
LLMs cannot be authors; use must be documented 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 Competing Interests
Competing interests disclosure required Model summary
Authors are requested to disclose interests that are directly or indirectly related to the work submitted for publication. Interests within the last 3 years of beginning the work (conducting the research and preparing the work for submission) should be reported. Interests outside the 3-year time frame must be disclosed if they could reasonably be perceived as influencing the submitted work. Disclo…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability
Data and code transparency expected Model summary
All authors are requested to make sure that all data and materials as well as software application or custom code support their published claims and comply with field standards.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics New distances for mixed-type data able to cope with redundant information
Aurea GranéSilvia SaliniGabriele Infante Original Paper Open access 22 June 2026
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 AStA Advances in Statistical Analysis, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Reviewer suggestions allowed Model summary
Authors are welcome to suggest suitable reviewers and/or request the exclusion of certain individuals when they submit their manuscripts.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Plagiarism screening Model summary
the journal may use software to screen for plagiarism
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
- Quarterly
- Founded
- 2004
- ISSN
- 1863-8171
- Electronic ISSN
- 1863-818X
- Society / sponsor
- German Statistical Society
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 110, Issue 3 (September 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about AStA-Advances in Statistical Analysis
What CAS zone is AStA-Advances in Statistical Analysis in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, AStA-Advances in Statistical Analysis is in Zone 4 of Mathematics, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Statistics & Probability. 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 AStA-Advances in Statistical Analysis?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 1.36; CiteScore 3.9, h-index 39.
How long does peer review take at AStA-Advances in Statistical Analysis?
Based on the dates recorded on 50 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 332 days (interquartile range 271–509 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 AStA-Advances in Statistical Analysis?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Reference style: Author–date; Templates: LaTeX and Word; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; 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 AStA-Advances in Statistical Analysis based?
Of the 28 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Germany (17), Austria (4) and United Kingdom (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index AStA-Advances in Statistical Analysis?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, AStA-Advances in Statistical Analysis is indexed in SCIE and Scopus. The journal's website also lists zbMATH and EconLit; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is AStA-Advances in Statistical Analysis open access, and what is the APC?
AStA-Advances in Statistical Analysis is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 2,990.
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 2026-08-24). Last updated: .