Journal profile · Mathematics-Geometry and Topology
Journal of Homotopy and Related Structures
ISSN 1512-2891 · Springer Berlin Heidelberg · GERMANY · 4 issues per year · Founded 2012
Journal of Homotopy and Related Structures: CAS Zone 2 · Mathematics (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 0.46; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,290; median 348 days to acceptance (48 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: easy; 30 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Homotopy and Related Structures is published by Springer Berlin Heidelberg and is in Zone 2 of Mathematics in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Homotopy and Cohomology in Algebraic Topology, Algebraic structures and combinatorial models and Advanced Topics in Algebra, together about 66.8% of its articles. Its main subfields are Geometry and Topology and Mathematical Physics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Journal of Homotopy and Related Structures (JHRS) is a fully refereed international journal dealing with homotopy and related structures of mathematical and physical sciences. Journal of Homotopy and Related Structures is intended to publish papers on Homotopy in the broad sense and its related areas like Homological and homotopical algebra, K-theory, topology of manifolds, geometric and categorical structures, homology theories, topological groups and algebras, stable homotopy theory, group actions, algebraic varieties, category theory, cobordism theory, controlled topology, noncommutative geometry, motivic cohomology, differential topology, algebraic geometry. - International journal covering homotopy and related structures - Topics include topological groups and algebras, stable homotopy theory, group actions, algebraic varieties and more - Published in association with the Tbilisi Centre for Mathematical Sciences - With a five-year moving window, the back issues of the JHRS are available at: http://tcms.org.ge/Journals/JHRS/public.htm
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Mathematics-Geometry and Topology
Editor-in-chief George JanelidzePublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 7, United Kingdom 5, France 4, Germany 3, Poland 3 (28 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Homotopy and Cohomology in Algebraic TopologyMathematics29.9%
- Algebraic structures and combinatorial modelsMathematics21.4%
- Advanced Topics in AlgebraMathematics15.5%
- Geometric and Algebraic TopologyMathematics5.8%
- Algebraic Geometry and Number TheoryMathematics4.3%
- Topological and Geometric Data AnalysisComputer Science3.6%
- Advanced Operator Algebra ResearchMathematics2.6%
- Advanced Combinatorial MathematicsMathematics2.5%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Mathematics Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Mathematics | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Mathematics | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Mathematics Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Mathematics | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Mathematics | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Mathematics Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Mathematics | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Mathematics | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
zbMATHCurrent ContentsPublisher 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
- 0.46LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 0.5Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 0.6Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 0.9LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.35LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.56LetPub ·
- h-index
- 20OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 53OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.59OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 33.8%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 30LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 111,000Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 406 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 | 13 | 3 |
| 2025 | 30 | 16 | 8 |
| 2024 | 24 | 14 | 32 |
| 2023 | 17 | 10 | 34 |
| 2022 | 23 | 9 | 60 |
| 2021 | 25 | 19 | 100 |
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
348 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 188 days – 560 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 20 days (50 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 364 days
- Sample
- 48 articles with submission and acceptance dates (56 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
- Average review time (community reports)
- over 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
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 3,290 / EUR 2,690 / GBP 2,390 | — | — |
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
- Reference style
- Author–date
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- AI use Generative AI Images
LLMs cannot be authors; use must be documented. 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 Disclosures and declarations
Competing interests must be disclosed. Model summary
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 and code should support published claims. Model summary
All authors are requested to make sure that all data and materials as well as software application or custom code support their published claims and comply with field standards.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Journal is committed to upholding the integrity of the scientific record. Model summary
Authors should refrain from misrepresenting research results which could damage the trust in the journal, the professionalism of scientific authorship, and ultimately the entire scientific endeavour.
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 Journal of Homotopy and Related Structures, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Authors may suggest or exclude reviewers. Model summary
Authors are welcome to suggest suitable reviewers and/or request the exclusion of certain individuals when they submit their manuscripts.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Plagiarism screening may be used. Model summary
the journal may use software to screen for plagiarism
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 Berlin Heidelberg
- Country or region
- GERMANY
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- 4 issues per year
- Founded
- 2012
- ISSN
- 1512-2891
- Print ISSN
- 2193-8407
- Society / sponsor
- Tbilisi Centre for Mathematical Sciences
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 21, Issue 3 (September 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Homotopy and Related Structures
What CAS zone is Journal of Homotopy and Related Structures in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal of Homotopy and Related Structures is in Zone 2 of Mathematics, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Mathematics. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Mathematics. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Journal of Homotopy and Related Structures?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 0.46; CiteScore 0.9, h-index 20.
How long does peer review take at Journal of Homotopy and Related Structures?
Based on the dates recorded on 48 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 348 days (interquartile range 188–560 days); authors report an average review time of over 12 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”. 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 Journal of Homotopy and Related Structures?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Reference style: Author–date; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; 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 Journal of Homotopy and Related Structures based?
Of the 28 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (7), United Kingdom (5) and France (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Homotopy and Related Structures?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Homotopy and Related Structures is indexed in SCIE and Scopus. The journal's website also lists zbMATH and Current Contents; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Journal of Homotopy and Related Structures open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Homotopy and Related Structures is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,290.
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: .