Journal profile · Mathematics-Applied Mathematics
International Journal of Applied and Computational Mathematics
ISSN 2349-5103 · eISSN 2199-5796 · Springer Nature
International Journal of Applied and Computational Mathematics: subscription journal; APC about USD 3,190; median 165 days to acceptance (59 articles, last 24 months); 239 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
International Journal of Applied and Computational Mathematics is published by Springer Nature. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Fractional Differential Equations Solutions, Nanofluid Flow and Heat Transfer and Heat Transfer and Numerical Methods, together about 28.2% of its articles. Its main subfields are Applied Mathematics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The International Journal of Applied and Computational Mathematics is a peer-reviewed journal publishing original research that advances applied, computational, and numerical mathematics. The journal covers the development, analysis, and implementation of mathematical methods relevant to science, engineering, and interdisciplinary applications. The journal publishes: Studies demonstrating innovative applications of mathematical techniques to real-world and interdisciplinary problems. Original research articles presenting new analytical, computational, and numerical methods, particularly welcome those from machine learning, data-driven dynamical systems and quantum computing. Contributions that integrate theoretical development with computational or practical implementation in the fields of mathematics. The journal aims to serve an international community of researchers by providing a rigorous forum for high-quality mathematical research addressing contemporary scientific and technological challenges.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Mathematics-Applied Mathematics
Editor-in-chief Gui-Quan SunPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 14 in mainland China (about 35%); most named Mainland China 14, United States 7, India 4, Russia 3, Portugal 2 (40 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Fractional Differential Equations SolutionsMathematics13.5%
- Nanofluid Flow and Heat TransferEngineering7.6%
- Heat Transfer and Numerical MethodsEngineering7.1%
- Nonlinear Differential Equations AnalysisMathematics6.5%
- Fluid dynamics and aerodynamics studiesEngineering5.9%
- Numerical methods for differential equationsMathematics5.5%
- Nonlinear Waves and SolitonsPhysics and Astronomy5.5%
- Differential Equations and Boundary ProblemsMathematics5.3%
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)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | Q1 | 168/680 | — |
| Computational Mathematics | Q2 | 64/212 | — |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusLetPub
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.8LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.36LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.73LetPub ·
- h-index
- 41OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 596OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.95OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 142,400Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 2,135 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 80 | 29 | 2,086 |
| 2025 | 239 | 26 | 2,743 |
| 2024 | 172 | 21 | 2,834 |
| 2023 | 173 | 15 | 2,543 |
| 2022 | 274 | 30 | 2,351 |
| 2021 | 268 | 21 | 1,859 |
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
165 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 85 days – 296 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 21 days (100 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 188 days
- Sample
- 59 articles with submission and acceptance dates (358 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
- 7 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
Subscription journalLetPub
A subscription journal: articles are read by subscription or purchase, and authors usually pay no publication charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,190 / EUR 2,590 / GBP 2,290 | — | — |
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, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- AI use Generative AI Images
LLMs do not satisfy authorship criteria Model summary
Please check Springer’s policy on generative AI images and make sure your work adheres to the principles described therein. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship principles
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 Competing Interests
Competing interests disclosure required Model summary
Authors are requested to disclose interests that are directly or indirectly related to the work submitted for publication. Interests within the last 3 years of beginning the work (conducting the research and preparing the work for submission) should be reported. Interests outside the 3-year time frame must be disclosed if they could reasonably be perceived as influencing the submitted work. Disclo…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data availability statements
Data availability statement required 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
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in International Journal of Applied and Computational Mathematics, 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. This journal also publishes special/guest-edited issues. The peer review process for these articles is the same as the peer review process of the journal in general. Additionally, if a guest editor authors an article in their issue/collection, they will not handle the peer review process. Back to top
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
- 2349-5103
- Electronic ISSN
- 2199-5796
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about International Journal of Applied and Computational Mathematics
How long does peer review take at International Journal of Applied and Computational Mathematics?
Based on the dates recorded on 59 articles published between November 2024 and November 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 165 days (interquartile range 85–296 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 International Journal of Applied and Computational Mathematics?
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 International Journal of Applied and Computational Mathematics based?
Of the 40 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 14 (about 35%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (14), United States (7) and India (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index International Journal of Applied and Computational Mathematics?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, International Journal of Applied and Computational Mathematics is indexed in Scopus. The journal's website also lists zbMATH; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is International Journal of Applied and Computational Mathematics open access, and what is the APC?
International Journal of Applied and Computational Mathematics is a subscription journal. 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: .