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Beitrage zur Algebra und Geometrie-Contributions to Algebra and Geometry
ISSN 0138-4821 · eISSN 2191-0383 · Springer Nature · 4 issues per year
Beitrage zur Algebra und Geometrie-Contributions to Algebra and Geometry: CAS Zone 4 · Mathematics (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 0.4 (journal website); hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,190; median 202 days to acceptance (88 articles, last 24 months); 41 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Beitrage zur Algebra und Geometrie-Contributions to Algebra and Geometry is published by Springer Nature 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 Advanced Topics in Algebra, Algebraic structures and combinatorial models and Algebraic Geometry and Number Theory, together about 24.2% of its articles. Its main subfields are Geometry and Topology and Algebra and Number Theory. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Beiträge zur Algebra und Geometrie (BZAG) / Contributions to Algebra and Geometry is an international journal of mathematics founded at Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg in 1971. BZAG aims to publish high quality original mathematical research where algebraic and/or geometric structures play a substantial role. Besides papers in the classical areas of algebra, algebraic geometry and geometry, the journal also welcomes contributions that include algorithmic, computational, combinatorial, topological, differential and number theoretic topics with a distinct algebraic or geometric flavor. BZAG puts special emphasis on keeping the reviewing process short. The back issues of the journal are available at the European Digital Mathematics Library (EuDML) at: https://eudml.org/journal/10170 (Vols. 1-33, 1971-1992) https://eudml.org/journal/10084 (Vols. 34-51, 1993-2010)
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): MATHEMATICS
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 2%); most named Germany 24, United States 4, United Kingdom 3, Italy 2, Australia 2 (42 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Advanced Topics in AlgebraMathematics8.6%
- Algebraic structures and combinatorial modelsMathematics8.2%
- Algebraic Geometry and Number TheoryMathematics7.4%
- Rings, Modules, and AlgebrasMathematics7%
- Mathematics and ApplicationsMathematics6.7%
- Point processes and geometric inequalitiesMathematics5.5%
- Commutative Algebra and Its ApplicationsMathematics5.4%
- Finite Group Theory ResearchMathematics4.9%
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
- 0.4Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 0.5Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.2LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.38LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1LetPub ·
- h-index
- 20OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 73OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.32OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 38.24%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 37LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 77,800Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 860 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 43 | 28 | 4 |
| 2025 | 41 | 25 | 10 |
| 2024 | 55 | 30 | 31 |
| 2023 | 49 | 19 | 57 |
| 2022 | 65 | 29 | 103 |
| 2021 | 62 | 34 | 162 |
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
202 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 132 days – 324 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 21 days (88 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 241 days
- Sample
- 88 articles with submission and acceptance dates (97 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
- Submission to first decision
- 13 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 3,190 / EUR 2,590 / GBP 2,290 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
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 prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Reference style
- Author–date
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- AI use Generative AI Images
LLMs do not satisfy authorship criteria; use of an LLM must be documented in the Methods section. 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
Original work not published elsewhere, approved by all co-authors and responsible authorities. Model summary
Submission of a manuscript implies: that the work described has not been published before; that it is not under consideration for publication anywhere else; that its publication has been approved by all co-authors, if any, as well as by the responsible authorities – tacitly or explicitly – at the institute where the work has been carried out.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Conflict of interest
Authors must disclose financial or non-financial competing interests. Model summary
Authors must indicate whether or not they have a financial relationship with the organization that sponsored the research. This note should be added in a separate section before the reference list. If no conflict exists, authors should state: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability
Research data should be archived in data repositories where possible. Model summary
Before submitting research datasets as Supplementary Information, authors should read the journal’s Research data policy. We encourage research data to be archived in data repositories wherever possible.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Ethical standards
Human studies must be approved by an ethics committee per the Declaration of Helsinki. Model summary
Manuscripts submitted for publication must contain a statement to the effect that all human studies have been approved by the appropriate ethics committee and have therefore been performed in accordance with the ethical standards laid down in the 1964 Declaration of Helsinki. It should also be stated clearly in the text that all persons gave their informed consent prior to their inclusion in the s…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Permission from copyright owners required for previously published material. Model summary
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 Beiträge zur Algebra und Geometrie / Contributions to Algebra and Geometry, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
No simultaneous submission to multiple journals. Model summary
The manuscript should not be submitted to more than one journal for simultaneous consideration.
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 Nature
- Frequency
- 4 issues per year
- ISSN
- 0138-4821
- Electronic ISSN
- 2191-0383
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 67, Issue 3 (September 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Beitrage zur Algebra und Geometrie-Contributions to Algebra and Geometry
What CAS zone is Beitrage zur Algebra und Geometrie-Contributions to Algebra and Geometry in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Beitrage zur Algebra und Geometrie-Contributions to Algebra and Geometry 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 Beitrage zur Algebra und Geometrie-Contributions to Algebra and Geometry?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 0.4 (2025); this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 1.2, h-index 20.
How long does peer review take at Beitrage zur Algebra und Geometrie-Contributions to Algebra and Geometry?
Based on the dates recorded on 88 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 202 days (interquartile range 132–324 days). 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 Beitrage zur Algebra und Geometrie-Contributions to Algebra and Geometry?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Reference style: Author–date; 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 Beitrage zur Algebra und Geometrie-Contributions to Algebra and Geometry based?
Of the 42 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 2%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Germany (24), United States (4) and United Kingdom (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Beitrage zur Algebra und Geometrie-Contributions to Algebra and Geometry?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Beitrage zur Algebra und Geometrie-Contributions to Algebra and Geometry is indexed in ESCI and Scopus. The journal's website also lists zbMATH; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Beitrage zur Algebra und Geometrie-Contributions to Algebra and Geometry open access, and what is the APC?
Beitrage zur Algebra und Geometrie-Contributions to Algebra and Geometry is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,190.
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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .