Journal profile · Mathematics, Applied
Discrete Applied Mathematics
ISSN 0166-218X · eISSN 1872-6771 · Elsevier · NETHERLANDS · Monthly
Discrete Applied Mathematics: CAS Zone 3 · Mathematics (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.14; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,090; review about 256 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: easy; 629 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Discrete Applied Mathematics is published by Elsevier 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 Advanced Graph Theory Research, Graph Labeling and Dimension Problems and Graph theory and applications, together about 40.4% of its articles. Its main subfields are Computational Theory and Mathematics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Journal of Combinatorial Algorithms, Informatics and Computational SciencesThe aim of Discrete Applied Mathematics is to bring together research papers in different areas of algorithmic and applicable discrete mathematics as well as applications of combinatorial mathematics to informatics and various areas of science and technology. Contributions presented to the journal can be research papers, short notes, surveys, and possibly research problems. The "Communications" section will be devoted to the fastest possible publication of recent research results that are checked and recommended for publication by a member of the Editorial Board. The journal will also publish a limited number of book announcements as well as proceedings of conferences. These proceedings will be fully refereed and adhere to the normal standards of the journal.Potential authors are advised to view the journal and the open calls-for-papers of special issues before submitting their manuscripts. Only high-quality, original work that is within the scope of the journal or the targeted special issue will be considered.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Mathematics, Applied
Editor-in-chief Endre BorosPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 3 in mainland China (about 5%); most named United States 15, France 9, Canada 8, United Kingdom 4, Italy 4 (65 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Advanced Graph Theory ResearchComputer Science21.8%
- Graph Labeling and Dimension ProblemsComputer Science9.4%
- Graph theory and applicationsMathematics9.1%
- Complexity and Algorithms in GraphsComputer Science7.2%
- Limits and Structures in Graph TheoryMathematics6.5%
- graph theory and CDMA systemsEngineering6.1%
- Interconnection Networks and SystemsComputer Science5.5%
- Optimization and Search ProblemsComputer Science3.5%
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, Applied | 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, Applied | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Mathematics Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Mathematics | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Mathematics, Applied | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
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
- 1.14LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 1.1Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2.2LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 2.2Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.66LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.19LetPub ·
- h-index
- 74LetPub ·
- h-index
- 147OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 4,484OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.04OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 18.2%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 19.59%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 598LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 12,259 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 409 | 172 | 86 |
| 2025 | 629 | 187 | 543 |
| 2024 | 440 | 156 | 914 |
| 2023 | 391 | 125 | 1,322 |
| 2022 | 364 | 194 | 1,869 |
| 2021 | 382 | 305 | 2,396 |
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
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
256 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports 3–6 weeks
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- 3–6 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 19 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 165 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 256 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 9 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single 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 3,090 / EUR 2,890 / GBP 2,470 / JPY 383,250 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,460 | — | — |
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)
Open calls for papers3, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare1 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
Article types accepted12
- communicationCommunication - A short article outlining a new result or new research that can later be expanded to a full length Contribution.Length not stated
- contributionContribution - Full length original research article of more than 10 pages.Length not stated
- editorialContribution - Full length original research article of more than 10 pages.Note- A short self-contained original research article of 10 pages or less, focusing …Length not stated
- erratumErratum- Concise correction to article of the same author published in the journal.Length not stated
- noteNote- A short self-contained original research article of 10 pages or less, focusing on a particular result that does not provide enough material for a full len…Length not stated
- original articleContribution - Full length original research article of more than 10 pages.Note- A short self-contained original research article of 10 pages or less, focusing …Length not stated
- original paperContribution - Full length original research article of more than 10 pages.Note- A short self-contained original research article of 10 pages or less, focusing …Length not stated
- original research articleContribution - Full length original research article of more than 10 pages.Note- A short self-contained original research article of 10 pages or less, focusing …Length not stated
- perspectiveContribution - Full length original research article of more than 10 pages.Note- A short self-contained original research article of 10 pages or less, focusing …Length not stated
- perspectivesPerspectives - Submission that does not provide a specific new research finding or result, but rather presents a survey of results and research in a particular …Length not stated
- reviewContribution - Full length original research article of more than 10 pages.Note- A short self-contained original research article of 10 pages or less, focusing …Length not stated
- surveyContribution - Full length original research article of more than 10 pages.Note- A short self-contained original research article of 10 pages or less, focusing …Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
Open Archive Model summary
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
single anonymized review process Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of one reviewer for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Rea…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
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
- Elsevier
- Country or region
- NETHERLANDS
- Language
- Multi-Language
- Frequency
- Monthly
- ISSN
- 0166-218X
- Electronic ISSN
- 1872-6771
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Discrete Applied Mathematics
What CAS zone is Discrete Applied Mathematics in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Discrete Applied Mathematics is in Zone 3 of Mathematics, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Mathematics, Applied. 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 Discrete Applied Mathematics?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 1.14; CiteScore 2.2, h-index 147.
How long does peer review take at Discrete Applied Mathematics?
The publisher reports about 256 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of 3–6 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.
Where are the editorial board members of Discrete Applied Mathematics based?
Of the 65 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 3 (about 5%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (15), France (9) and Canada (8). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Discrete Applied Mathematics?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Discrete Applied Mathematics is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Discrete Applied Mathematics open access, and what is the APC?
Discrete Applied Mathematics is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,090.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; 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: .