Journal profile · MATHEMATICS, APPLIED
Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems
ISSN 0971-3514 · eISSN 0974-6870 · Springer Nature · 4 issues per year
Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems: CAS Zone 4 · Mathematics (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.2 (journal website); hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,190; median 315 days to acceptance (59 articles, last 24 months); 44 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems 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 Nonlinear Differential Equations Analysis, Mathematical and Theoretical Epidemiology and Ecology Models and Differential Equations and Numerical Methods, together about 31.7% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Aims and Scope Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems is a multidisciplinary journal whose aim is to publish high quality original research papers in Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations, Integral and Integro-Differential Equations, Calculus of Variations, Bifurcation Theory and Dynamical Systems Theory. Articles devoted to the application of methods and techniques from the above fields of Analysis to Neural Networks, Control Theory; Physical, Biological, Medical, Social and Engineering Sciences are also welcome.In particular, for studies related to modelling aspects in all the above areas, it is essential that the mathematical results be interpreted and translated to the application domains by substantiating the usefulness of the research in solving problems in those realms. Papers dealing with computational and numerical aspects will not be considered for publication unless supported by strong theoretical results and analyses. MissionThe mission of the journal envisages to serve scientists through prompt publication of significant advances in the branches of science and technology beforehand outlined and to provide a forum for the discussion of new scientific developments.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): MATHEMATICS, APPLIED
Editor-in-chief V. SreePublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named India 7, United States 5, Italy 4, Spain 3, United Kingdom 2 (37 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Nonlinear Differential Equations AnalysisMathematics11.6%
- Mathematical and Theoretical Epidemiology and Ecology ModelsMedicine11.4%
- Differential Equations and Numerical MethodsMathematics8.8%
- Fractional Differential Equations SolutionsMathematics8.2%
- Stability and Controllability of Differential EquationsEngineering7.3%
- Advanced Mathematical Modeling in EngineeringComputer Science6.3%
- Evolution and Genetic DynamicsBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology5.3%
- Differential Equations and Boundary ProblemsMathematics4.9%
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, Applied | 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, Applied | 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, ACM Digital Library, 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
- 1.2Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2.9LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.35LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.83LetPub ·
- h-index
- 33OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 183OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.85OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 7.14%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 44LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 41,900Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 819 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 37 | 11 | 8 |
| 2025 | 44 | 4 | 30 |
| 2024 | 36 | 10 | 61 |
| 2023 | 43 | 6 | 150 |
| 2022 | 40 | 13 | 109 |
| 2021 | 26 | 7 | 147 |
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
315 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 168 days – 437 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 23 days (82 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 354 days
- Sample
- 59 articles with submission and acceptance dates (84 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
- 22 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double 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 3,190 / EUR 2,590 / GBP 2,290 | — | — |
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
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- AI use Generative AI Images
LLMs do not satisfy authorship criteria; use must be documented in Methods Model summary
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Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship principles
Author contributions and competing interests must be provided at submission Model summary
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
Competing interests disclosure required Model summary
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 statements
Data availability statement required for all original research Model summary
All original research must include a data availability statement. This statement should explain how to access data supporting the results and analysis in the article, including links/citations to publicly archived datasets analysed or generated during the study. Please see our full policy here. If it is not possible to share research data publicly, for instance when individual privacy could be com…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Compliance with Ethical Standards
COPE member; follows COPE guidelines on misconduct Model summary
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 ·- Open access Open access publishing
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Reviewer suggestions and exclusions allowed 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
Plagiarism screening software may be used 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 Nature
- Frequency
- 4 issues per year
- ISSN
- 0971-3514
- Electronic ISSN
- 0974-6870
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 34, Issue 3 (July 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems
What CAS zone is Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems is in Zone 4 of Mathematics, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Mathematics, Applied. 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 Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 1.2 (2025); this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 2.9, h-index 33.
How long does peer review take at Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems?
Based on the dates recorded on 59 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 315 days (interquartile range 168–437 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 Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems?
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 Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems based?
Of the 37 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are India (7), United States (5) and Italy (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems is indexed in ESCI and Scopus. The journal's website also lists zbMATH; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems open access, and what is the APC?
Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems 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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .