Journal profile · Mathematics-Statistics and Probability
Communications in Mathematics and Statistics
ISSN 2194-6701 · eISSN 2194-671X · Springer Berlin Heidelberg · PEOPLES R CHINA · 4 issues per year · Founded 2013
Communications in Mathematics and Statistics: CAS Zone 3 · Mathematics (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 0.98; subscription journal; APC about USD 3,090; median 464 days to acceptance (72 articles, last 24 months); 49 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Communications in Mathematics and Statistics is published by Springer Berlin Heidelberg and is in Zone 3 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, Stochastic processes and financial applications and Advanced Statistical Methods and Models, together about 22.6% of its articles. Its main subfields are Statistics and Probability. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Communications in Mathematics and Statistics is an international journal published by Springer-Verlag in collaboration with the School of Mathematical Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC). The journal will be committed to publish high level original peer reviewed research papers in various areas of mathematical sciences, including pure mathematics, applied mathematics, computational mathematics, and probability and statistics. Typically one volume is published each year, and each volume consists of six issues.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Mathematics-Statistics and Probability
Editor-in-chief Zhi-Ming MaPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 38 in mainland China (about 69%); most named Mainland China 38, United States 9, Germany 3, United Kingdom 2, Italy 1 (55 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Statistical Methods and InferenceMathematics9.9%
- Stochastic processes and financial applicationsEconomics, Econometrics and Finance6.9%
- Advanced Statistical Methods and ModelsMathematics5.9%
- Geometric Analysis and Curvature FlowsMathematics5.6%
- Finite Group Theory ResearchMathematics5.2%
- Statistical Methods and Bayesian InferenceMathematics5.1%
- Advanced Numerical Analysis TechniquesEngineering4.8%
- Statistical Distribution Estimation and ApplicationsMathematics4.7%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Mathematics Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Mathematics | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Mathematics | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Mathematics Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Mathematics | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Mathematics | 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 | Mathematics | 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
zbMATHCurrent ContentsPublisher 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
- 0.98LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1.1Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2.9LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.41LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.05LetPub ·
- h-index
- 23OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 86OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.7OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 4.94%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 49LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 55,100Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 493 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 39 | 9 | 5 |
| 2025 | 49 | 4 | 16 |
| 2024 | 38 | 3 | 67 |
| 2023 | 76 | 15 | 257 |
| 2022 | 48 | 8 | 240 |
| 2021 | 33 | 7 | 194 |
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
464 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 216 days – 1096 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 221 days (74 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 664 days
- Sample
- 72 articles with submission and acceptance dates (100 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
- 15 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
Subscription journalLetPub
A subscription journal: articles are read by subscription or purchase, and authors usually pay no publication charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,090 / EUR 2,490 / GBP 2,190 | — | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Page charges
- print version color
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
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
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 do not satisfy authorship criteria; AI-assisted copy editing need not be declared but human accountability is required. 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 Conflict of interest
Authors must disclose financial or non-financial competing interests related to the submitted work. Model summary
When an author or the institution of the author has a relationship, financial or otherwise, with individuals or organizations that could influence the author’s work inappropriately, a conflict of interest may exist. Examples of potential conflicts of interest may include but are not limited to academic, personal, or political relationships; employment; consultancies or honoraria; and finical conne…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability
Authors must ensure data, materials, software, and code support published claims and comply with field standards. 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 Ethical standards
Manuscripts submitted for publication must contain a declaration that the experiments comply with the current laws of the country in which they were performed. Please include this note in a separate section before the reference list.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Permission from copyright owners is required for previously published figures, tables, or text passages. 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 Communications in Mathematics and Statistics, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Authors may suggest suitable reviewers and/or request exclusion of certain individuals at submission. 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
The journal may use software to screen submissions for plagiarism. 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
- PEOPLES R CHINA
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- 4 issues per year
- Founded
- 2013
- ISSN
- 2194-6701
- Electronic ISSN
- 2194-671X
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 14, Issue 4 (August 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Communications in Mathematics and Statistics
What CAS zone is Communications in Mathematics and Statistics in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Communications in Mathematics and Statistics is in Zone 3 of Mathematics, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Mathematics. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Mathematics. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Communications in Mathematics and Statistics?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 0.98; CiteScore 2.9, h-index 23.
How long does peer review take at Communications in Mathematics and Statistics?
Based on the dates recorded on 72 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 464 days (interquartile range 216–1096 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 Communications in Mathematics and Statistics?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not 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 Communications in Mathematics and Statistics based?
Of the 55 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 38 (about 69%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (38), United States (9) and Germany (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Communications in Mathematics and Statistics?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Communications in Mathematics and Statistics is indexed in SCIE and Scopus. The journal's website also lists zbMATH and Current Contents; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Communications in Mathematics and Statistics open access, and what is the APC?
Communications in Mathematics and Statistics is a subscription journal. APC about USD 3,090.
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: .