Journal profile · MANAGEMENT
EURO Journal on Decision Processes
ISSN 2193-9438 · eISSN 2193-9446 · Elsevier · United Kingdom
EURO Journal on Decision Processes: CAS Zone 4 · Management (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 3 (journal website); fully open access; APC about USD 1,400; review about 252 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 8 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
EURO Journal on Decision Processes is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 4 of Management in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Complex Systems and Decision Making, Multi-Criteria Decision Making and Decision-Making and Behavioral Economics, together about 36.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Management Science and Operations Research. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The official journal of the Association of European Operational Research Societies (EURO).The open access Article Publishing Charge (APC) will be covered by EURO for a limited number of articles submitted by 31 December 2027 where the author's institution does not have an agreement with Elsevier or otherwise provide open access funding. Authors whose institution has an agreement with Elsevier should use that arrangement to cover the APC. If you are unsure whether your institution has an agreement with Elsevier, you can check here. Contact the Journal Manager - ejdp@elsevier.com for more information.Published in collaboration with the Association of European Operational Research Societies (EURO)The EURO Journal on Decision Processes (EJDP) promotes and publishes scientific knowledge on the theoretical, methodological, behavioural and organizational topics that contribute to the understanding and appropriate use of operational research in supporting different phases of decision making processes. Methodologically, EDJP covers both qualitative and quantitative approaches to the scoping, modelling and solution of decision problems.The scope of EJDP is focussed on the connections between operational research and decision processes. Thus, for instance, EJDP welcomes submissions which (i) present relevant advances in problem structuring, decision analysis and multi-criteria decision aiding, (ii) address questions of process design, model validity and communication in connection with techniques like data mining, forecasting, optimization, simulation, and performance measurement or (iii) provide reflective accounts of decision processes that exemplify uses of operational research in application domains such as energy, engineering, environment, finance, health care and operations management. EJDP primarily publishes original research articles, but surveys and tutorials can be considered as well.Disseminates original research on the contribution of operational research to improved decision making processesContains reflective analyses of applications where operational research has an impact on decision processes
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): MANAGEMENT
Editor-in-chief Jutta GeldermannPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 10, United Kingdom 10, France 6, Germany 4, Finland 3 (54 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Complex Systems and Decision MakingDecision Sciences14.8%
- Multi-Criteria Decision MakingDecision Sciences13.1%
- Decision-Making and Behavioral EconomicsDecision Sciences8.4%
- Economic and Environmental ValuationEconomics, Econometrics and Finance6.8%
- Cognitive Science and MappingComputer Science5.9%
- Risk and Safety AnalysisDecision Sciences4.6%
- Forecasting Techniques and ApplicationsDecision Sciences3.8%
- Sustainability and Climate Change GovernanceEnvironmental Science3.4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Management Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Management | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Management | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Management Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Management | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Management | 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
ESCIScopusDOAJLetPub
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 (publisher)
- 3Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 6.1LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 6.1Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.58LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.02LetPub ·
- h-index
- 27OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 72OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.19OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 3.3%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 100%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 6LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 180 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| 2025 | 8 | 8 | 39 |
| 2024 | 12 | 12 | 41 |
| 2023 | 16 | 16 | 163 |
| 2022 | 15 | 15 | 122 |
| 2021 | 6 | 6 | 154 |
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
252 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 40 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)
- about 40 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 252 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 3 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
Fully open accessOpenAlex
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 1,400 / EUR 1,310 / GBP 1,120 / JPY 173,640 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 1,400 | — | — |
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
- ≤ 250 words
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
- Not considered
- surveys and tutorials
Article types accepted3
- original research articlesEJDP primarily publishes original research articles, but surveys and tutorials can be considered as well.Length not stated
- surveysEJDP primarily publishes original research articles, but surveys and tutorials can be considered as well.Length not stated
- tutorialsEJDP primarily publishes original research articles, but surveys and tutorials can be considered as well.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, 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 ·- Publication ethics
Ethics in publishing Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
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
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 two reviewers 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.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing Model summary
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.
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
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2193-9438
- Electronic ISSN
- 2193-9446
- Society / sponsor
- Association of European Operational Research Societies
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about EURO Journal on Decision Processes
What CAS zone is EURO Journal on Decision Processes in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, EURO Journal on Decision Processes is in Zone 4 of Management, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Management. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Management. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of EURO Journal on Decision Processes?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 3; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 6.1, h-index 27.
How long does peer review take at EURO Journal on Decision Processes?
The publisher reports about 252 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 40 weeks. 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 EURO Journal on Decision Processes?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Cover letter: 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 EURO Journal on Decision Processes based?
Of the 54 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (10), United Kingdom (10) and France (6). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index EURO Journal on Decision Processes?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, EURO Journal on Decision Processes is indexed in ESCI, Scopus and DOAJ.
Is EURO Journal on Decision Processes open access, and what is the APC?
EURO Journal on Decision Processes is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 1,400.
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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .