Journal profile
Fuzzy Optimization and Modeling
ISSN 2676-7007 · Islamic Azad University, Qaemshahr Branch · Iran, Islamic Republic of
Fuzzy Optimization and Modeling: fully open access; APC about USD 400; review about 10 weeks (community reports); 101 articles a year.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Fuzzy Optimization and Modeling Journal, established in 2020, is a double-blind, peer-reviewed, scholarly open access journal, owned and managed by Islamic Azad University, Iran and published by OICC Press, UK. The journal publishes original research, methodology, case study and algorithmic developments articles that lead to the novel knowledge, innovation and understanding of the field of uncertain optimization and modeling problems. The journal will consider papers for publication in the following areas: Theory and Methodology papers: Papers extending uncertainty theory in the context of fuzzy, stochastic and interval modeling and optimization. Case Study papers: Papers describing the solution to an actual problem arising in uncertain optimization and modeling problems. Algorithmic Developments: Papers establishing computational complexity in presenting new algorithms to solve uncertain optimization problems. The journal scope includes but is not restricted to the following areas: Analytic hierarchy process (AHP) Approximation Algorithms Artificial Intelligence Data envelopment analysis (DEA) Data mining Distributed Decision Making Dynamic Programming Game Theory Genetic Algorithms Goal programming Group Decision Making Heuristics Algorithms Integer and Binary Mathematical Programming Linear Programming Mathematical programming Multi-Attribute Decision Making Multi-Criteria Decision Making Neural Networks Optimal Control Theory Optimization Queuing Theory Shortest Path Problem Transportation Problem
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Ali EbrahimnejadPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 2 in mainland China (about 10%); most named Iran 6, Mainland China 2, India 2, Spain 2, Türkiye 2 (20 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
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CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
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CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
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Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
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Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 0OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 0OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year (publisher)
- 101Publisher website ·
- Downloads per year (publisher)
- 8,864Publisher website ·
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
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 10 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 12 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
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 accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 400 | No | CC BY | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — |
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 prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
Article types accepted8
- case studiesArticle Types: Research articles, review articles, case studies, and technical notes.Length not stated
- case studyResearch articles, review articles, case studies, and technical notes.Length not stated
- research articleResearch articles, review articles, case studies, and technical notes.Length not stated
- research articlesArticle Types: Research articles, review articles, case studies, and technical notes.Length not stated
- review articleResearch articles, review articles, case studies, and technical notes.Length not stated
- review articlesArticle Types: Research articles, review articles, case studies, and technical notes.Length not stated
- technical noteResearch articles, review articles, case studies, and technical notes.Length not stated
- technical notesArticle Types: Research articles, review articles, case studies, and technical notes.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websitePeer review
- Peer review Peer Review Process:
This journal follows a double anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors to determine suitability for publication in this journal. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to 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 will…
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
- Islamic Azad University, Qaemshahr Branch
- Country or region
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2676-7007
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 7, Issue 2 (2026)
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Fuzzy Optimization and Modeling
How long does peer review take at Fuzzy Optimization and Modeling?
Authors report an average review time of about 10 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 Fuzzy Optimization and Modeling?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; 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 Fuzzy Optimization and Modeling based?
Of the 20 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 2 (about 10%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Iran (6), Mainland China (2) and India (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Fuzzy Optimization and Modeling?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Fuzzy Optimization and Modeling is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Fuzzy Optimization and Modeling open access, and what is the APC?
Fuzzy Optimization and Modeling is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 400.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, DOAJ, 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: .