Journal profile · EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
International Journal of Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education
ISSN 2198-9745 · eISSN 2198-9753 · Springer Nature · 3 issues per year
International Journal of Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education: CAS Zone 4 · Education (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.2 (journal website); hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,390; median 208 days to acceptance (20 articles, last 24 months); 31 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
International Journal of Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education is published by Springer Nature and is in Zone 4 of Education in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Mathematics Education and Teaching Techniques, Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods and Cognitive and developmental aspects of mathematical skills, together about 42% of its articles. Its main subfields are Education. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The International Journal of Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education is dedicated to the interests of post secondary mathematics learning and teaching. It welcomes original research, including empirical, theoretical, and methodological reports of learning and teaching of undergraduate and graduate students.The journal contains insights on mathematics education from introductory courses such as calculus to higher level courses such as linear algebra, all the way through advanced courses in analysis and abstract algebra. It is also a venue for research that focuses on graduate level mathematics teaching and learning as well as research that examines how mathematicians go about their professional practice. In addition, the journal is an outlet for the publication of mathematics education research conducted in other tertiary settings, such as technical and community colleges. It provides the intellectual foundation for improving university mathematics teaching and learning and it will address specific problems in the secondary-tertiary transition. The journal contains original research reports in post-secondary mathematics. Empirical reports must be theoretically and methodologically rigorous. Manuscripts describing theoretical and methodological advances are also welcome.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Editor-in-chief Paul ChristianPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 23, United Kingdom 8, Germany 7, France 5, Canada 5 (71 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Mathematics Education and Teaching TechniquesSocial Sciences25.9%
- Innovative Teaching and Learning MethodsPsychology8.2%
- Cognitive and developmental aspects of mathematical skillsMathematics7.9%
- Science Education and PedagogySocial Sciences6.7%
- Statistics Education and MethodologiesMathematics6.4%
- Evaluation of Teaching PracticesSocial Sciences5.5%
- Mathematics Education and ProgramsMathematics5.4%
- History and Theory of MathematicsMathematics5.1%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Education Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Education | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Education & Educational Research | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Education Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Education | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Education & Educational Research | Zone 2 |
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
Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSSPublisher website
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
- 1.2Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1.8Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 4LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.27LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.86LetPub ·
- h-index
- 30OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 127OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.19OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 16.7%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 49.23%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 19LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 138,100Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 312 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 | 13 | 5 |
| 2025 | 31 | 16 | 28 |
| 2024 | 28 | 18 | 63 |
| 2023 | 30 | 14 | 177 |
| 2022 | 43 | 17 | 348 |
| 2021 | 35 | 22 | 573 |
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
208 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 116 days – 288 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 33 days (47 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 226 days
- Sample
- 20 articles with submission and acceptance dates (59 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
- 15 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
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 3,390 / EUR 2,790 / GBP 2,490 | — | — |
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 prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 10,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
Article types accepted2, with length limits
- commentarytaries. The maximum length for Research Commentaries is 5,000 words (including references and the word equivalent for tables anmain text ≤ 5,000 words
- editorialDouble-blind peer review This journal follows a double-blind reviewing procedure. This means that the author will remain anonymous to the reviewers throughout p…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- AI use Generative AI Images
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
Manuscript length limit of 10,000 words excluding references 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 Competing Interests
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 and materials transparency expected 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 ·- Publication ethics
COPE member, follows COPE guidelines on misconduct Model summary
This journal is committed to upholding the integrity of the scientific record. As a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) the journal will follow the COPE guidelines on how to deal with potential acts of misconduct.
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 Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Double-blind peer review
Double-blind peer review Model summary
This journal follows a double-blind reviewing procedure. This means that the author will remain anonymous to the reviewers throughout peer review. It is the responsibility of the author to anonymize the manuscript and any associated materials. Author names, affiliations and any other potentially identifying information should be removed from the manuscript text and any accompanying files (such as …
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
- Frequency
- 3 issues per year
- ISSN
- 2198-9745
- Electronic ISSN
- 2198-9753
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 12, Issue 2 (June 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about International Journal of Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education
What CAS zone is International Journal of Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, International Journal of Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education is in Zone 4 of Education, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Education & Educational Research. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Education. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of International Journal of Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 1.2 (2025); this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 4, h-index 30.
How long does peer review take at International Journal of Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education?
Based on the dates recorded on 20 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 208 days (interquartile range 116–288 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 Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Manuscript length: ≤ 10,000 words; Reference style: APA; 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 Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education based?
Of the 71 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (23), United Kingdom (8) and Germany (7). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index International Journal of Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, International Journal of Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education is indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Is International Journal of Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education open access, and what is the APC?
International Journal of Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,390.
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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .