Journal profile · Multiple
Information Geometry
ISSN 2511-2481 · eISSN 2511-249X · Springer Nature
Information Geometry: CAS Zone 4 · Mathematics (2026 Xinrui edition); impact factor 1.1 (journal website); hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,090; median 179 days to acceptance (66 articles, last 24 months); 25 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Information Geometry is published by Springer Nature and is classed under Mathematics in the CAS Journal Ranking. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Statistical Mechanics and Entropy, Geometric Analysis and Curvature Flows and Topological and Geometric Data Analysis, together about 38% of its articles. Its main subfields are Statistics and Probability. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
This journal will publish original work in the emerging interdisciplinary field of information geometry, with both a theoretical and computational emphasis. Information geometry connects various branches of mathematical science in dealing with uncertainty and information based on unifying geometric concepts. Furthermore, it demonstrates the great potential of abstract thinking and corresponding formalisms within many application fields. Theoretical topics of interest will include, but are not limited to, the Fisher–Rao metric, the Amari–Chentsov tensor, alpha geometry, dual connections, exponential and mixture geodesics, divergence functions, information and entropy functions, convex analysis, Hessian geometry, information projections, q-statistics and deformed exponential/logarithm, algebraic statistics, optimal transport geometry, and related topics. The authors and audience of this journal will be interdisciplinary, coming from the many disciplines that inspire the development of information-geometric methods and benefit from their application, including mathematics, statistics, machine learning, neuroscience, information theory, statistical and quantum physics, control theory and optimization, complex networks and systems, theoretical biology, cognitive science, mathematical finance, and allied disciplines. Content published in this journal is peer reviewed (Single Blind). AMS Mathematical Citation Quotient: 1.60 (2019)
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Multiple
Editor-in-chief Nihat AyPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Japan 12, United States 4, United Kingdom 3, Germany 3, Italy 2 (30 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Statistical Mechanics and EntropyPhysics and Astronomy16.6%
- Geometric Analysis and Curvature FlowsMathematics12.8%
- Topological and Geometric Data AnalysisComputer Science8.6%
- Morphological variations and asymmetryMathematics5.9%
- Point processes and geometric inequalitiesMathematics5.4%
- Advanced Statistical Methods and ModelsMathematics5.4%
- Markov Chains and Monte Carlo MethodsMathematics4.6%
- Random Matrices and ApplicationsMathematics3.5%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Mathematics Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Mathematics | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Mathematics | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Statistics & Probability | 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, 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
- 1.1Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2.4LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.53LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.13LetPub ·
- h-index
- 15OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 34OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.19OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 18.2%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 50%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 24LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 77,400Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 220 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 35 | 25 | 3 |
| 2025 | 25 | 16 | 32 |
| 2024 | 33 | 26 | 76 |
| 2023 | 36 | 31 | 152 |
| 2022 | 29 | 15 | 144 |
| 2021 | 23 | 14 | 180 |
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
179 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 115 days – 272 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 16 days (69 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 201 days
- Sample
- 66 articles with submission and acceptance dates (74 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
- 8 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous 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 3,090 / EUR 2,490 / GBP 2,190 | — | — |
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 prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
Article types accepted8
- brief reportResearch: Research papers present substantial original work on information geometry in a very broad sense. A clear mathematical formulation of a paper's content…Length not stated
- editorialSingle-blind peer review This journal follows a single-blind reviewing procedure. Peer review is the system used to assess the quality of a manuscript before it…Length not stated
- letterResearch: Research papers present substantial original work on information geometry in a very broad sense. A clear mathematical formulation of a paper's content…Length not stated
- perspectiveResearch: Research papers present substantial original work on information geometry in a very broad sense. A clear mathematical formulation of a paper's content…Length not stated
- researchResearch: Research papers present substantial original work on information geometry in a very broad sense. A clear mathematical formulation of a paper's content…Length not stated
- research paperResearch: Research papers present substantial original work on information geometry in a very broad sense. A clear mathematical formulation of a paper's content…Length not stated
- reviewResearch: Research papers present substantial original work on information geometry in a very broad sense. A clear mathematical formulation of a paper's content…Length not stated
- surveyResearch: Research papers present substantial original work on information geometry in a very broad sense. A clear mathematical formulation of a paper's content…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- AI use Generative AI Images
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Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship principles
4 to 6 keywords required 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
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 transparency policy 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 ·- License & copyright Copyright
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
Open Choice copyright policy Model summary
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in Information Geometry, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Single-blind peer review
Single-blind peer review Model summary
This journal follows a single-blind reviewing procedure. Peer review is the system used to assess the quality of a manuscript before it is published. Independent researchers in the relevant research area assess submitted manuscripts for originality, validity and significance to help editors determine whether the manuscript should be published in their journal. You can read more about the peer-revi…
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
- ISSN
- 2511-2481
- Electronic ISSN
- 2511-249X
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 9, Issue 1 (June 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Information Geometry
What CAS zone is Information Geometry in?
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 Information Geometry?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 1.1 (2025); this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 2.4, h-index 15.
How long does peer review take at Information Geometry?
Based on the dates recorded on 66 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 179 days (interquartile range 115–272 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 Information Geometry?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation. 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 Information Geometry based?
Of the 30 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Japan (12), United States (4) and United Kingdom (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Information Geometry?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Information Geometry is indexed in ESCI and Scopus. The journal's website also lists zbMATH; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Information Geometry open access, and what is the APC?
Information Geometry is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: 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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .